 Fall in love again with the Lake Superior Zoo
Paw de Deux raises $51,500 for Lake Superior Zoo on Feb. 13!
Nearly 200 people celebrated Valentine's Day by combining romance with generosity at Paw de Deux a black tie fundraising event at Northland Country Club. The dinner, silent and live auctions raised $51,500, which will be used for projects to regain accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The Lake Superior Zoological Society gratefully acknowledges the many contributions of time, talent and treasure to benefit the revitalization of our beloved zoo.
The second annual event attracted more guests and raised more money than the inaugural event, and everyone had a fabulous evening! We had special guests attend, Andrea and Walter Breitkopf, and Lynn Perry from Bert Onsgard's family (Bert founded the zoo in 1923), who traveled from Scottsdale, AZ to attend. Andrea, Bert's daughter, and Lynn, Bert's granddaughter, shared memories of the early days at our zoo.
We wish to acknowledge the Paw de Deux sponsors: Northern Plains Rail Services, US Bank, and Sheldon Design & Imaging for their generous financial contributions and the hundreds of generous donors who contributed to the live and silent auctions. We wish to recognize the following individuals and businesses for their significant contributions: Bronze Sponsors: • Northern Plains Railroad (LOGO) • Shel Don Design & Imaging (LOGO) • US bank
Thank you for your significant contributions: A & E Homes Aerial Company Anytime Fitness Arthur's Men's Formal Wear Arrowhead Tennis & Athletic Center Dr. Louise Beyea Bill & Sheila Brown Mark Carlson & Nemadji Golf Club C. Binsfield Construction Craig & Honey Blacklock Blackwood's Grill & Bar Ken Buehler & NSSR Cashwise Liquor Arlene Coco DSGW Architects Eric Dubnicka Cassy Dudzik Dwight Swanstrom Agency Pam Dull Fitz Photo Cher & Ron Franzen Adu Gindy Mickey Greene Steve Greenfield Gary Halgren Bob Heimbach Jim Hacking & Associates Hawk Ridge Art Ron Johnson & JSH Associates Howard Klatzky Keith Kylmala Larsmont Cottages on the Lake Sheriff Ross Litman Don Marco John Marxhausen Jewelry Terry Millikan Minnesota Power Minnesuing Acres New Scenic Café Nordic Waste Northern Plains Rail Services Northland Country Club Mrs. Carol Oleson Jim Perrault Construction Peterson Anderson Flowers Police Chief Gordon Ramsay Barbara Savage Security Jewelers Sinnott Blacktop Inc. Shack Liquor Store Sheldon Design & Imaging Carol Valentini and Valentini's Vicino Lago Wells Fargo
Our sincere appreciation goes to the Paw de Deux planning committee for their success: Beverly Patronas (chair) Cher Franzen (co-chair) Tina Anderson (co-chair) Zane Bail Xiomara Binsfield Pam Dull Gerry Krippner Anita Johnson Terri Popovich Kathryn Sawyer Kate Waggoner Jody Watt Jan Zigich
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