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10 February, 2010 by admin
Heart of Gold Banquet sign-up deadline fast approaching
The Rusk County Community Foundation will hold the second annual Heart of Gold Awards Ceremony Sept. 13 at Tee-A-Way Golf Course and Steak House in Ladysmith.
This event is open to the public and everyone is encouraged to attend,” said Kathy Pakes, chairman of the Foundation.
“The award ceremony is a great way to meet the Foundation board, find out what the Foundation is about, and because of the grants awarded, see how the Foundation can benefit Rusk County. Because space is limited those interested in attending the ceremony should RSVP soon.”
To reserve a place at the Heart of Gold banquet, RSVP to 532-0772 or contact a board member listed on th RCCF website at www.ruskfoundation.org. Deadline for reservations is Aug. 28 and the cost is $35 per person.
Over the summer the Foundation accepted nominations identifying persons in the county who have demonstrated they have a heart of gold. At the Sept. 13 banquet the following will be recognized for their dedicated commitment to the community: Mary Arts, Glen Barker, Krista Bethke-Peterson, Sister Mary Lucy Daniels, Karen Ek, Kitty Franck, Jerry Gillis, Erny Heiden, Carl Johnson, Gene Kelley, Mary Lou Klein, Lois List, Laurae Malinson, Dean Meyer, Melanie Meyer, Sharalyn Ovderhagen, Dr. Mark Roberts, Erika Robinson, Eldon Skogen and Doug Sorensen.
In addition to recognizing these people, three from among them will especially recognized for their dedication, having been chosen from a panel of citizens throughout the county.
At the ceremony the three recognized will each selected a local charity that will receive a foundation grant. Each candidate can direct up to $1,000 to a favorite charity, which may be split two ways.
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