Photo by Gary Gerard, Times-Union-
Kosciusko County Foundation conducted its annual Heart of Gold Awards program Tuesday evening at Center Lake Pavilion. Heart of Gold recipients are recognized by the foundation as 'citizens who touch the hearts of others' through community service or volunteer work. The award is designed to promote philanthropy and recognize good deeds. Sixty-five county residents were honored. Each recipient received a share of $8,000 provided by the foundation. The money comes in the form of a grant which the recipient designates to a favorite charity. Pictured above are 10 of the recipients who were deemed 'Special Award Winners' by the foundation. They are, (back row, L to R): Jeff Thornburgh, Terry Polston, Robert Morris and Sara McKeefer; (front row, L to R) Marge Gast, Grace Hall, Betty Aust accepting for her deceased husband, Richard Aust, Brenda Fields and Renae Garber. Not pictured is Maurice McDaniel. Other heart of gold recipents included Dottie Baker, Alice Balmer, Jody Blue, Collin Boggs, Shiloh Butler, Jan Carter, Fanny Cozzi, Lorraine Curry, Tony Daniel, Donna Daniel, Sally Dewald, Audrey Fancil, Jo Faulkner, Paula Foltz, Dr. Dennis Gaerte, Dr. Milton Gould, Ava Gould, Reta Groves, Kathy Hamman, Dorothy Harris, Chad Harvey, Ed Hayden, Deb Henry, Diane Hogsatt, Craig Hollopeter, Marie Holt, Patt Hygema, Kay Kammerer, Mike Knepper, Dave Koontz, Jo Lemon, Tom Lemon, Sandy Mafera, Joshua McNeal Jr., Shannon Middaugh, Dane Miller, Joan Moore, Kim Nance, Lois Niemier, Linda Osborn, Ami Pitt, Dr. Gary Pitts, Larry Plank, Keith Reinholt, Joe Salazar, Bonnie Smith, Everett Sowers, Joan Star, Joseph Thallemer, Ruth Voreis, Mandy Vuittonet, Becky Walls, Henry Waltz, Bryon Weinstein and Greg Wilkinson. Photo by Gary Gerard, Times-Union
