In its second year the 2009 Heart of Gold Banquet was again a success. The Foundation received 20 nominations, with three finalists selected. Receiving recognition and the opportunity to direct a $1,000 grant to the Rusk County non-profit(s) of their choice:
Finalist Non-Profit Recipients
Mary Arts: Ladysmith Middle School –Sno Ball Dance and Bruce Public Schools – Holiday Gift Shop
Lois List: Time Out Family Abuse Shelter and Lighthouse.org
Doug Sorenson: Our Lady of Sorrows School and Hope Lutheran Food Pantry
