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February 7, 2007 | 9 a.m. AKST

Stay tuned for dogsled.com's fundraiser auction. We are collecting items from "celebrity" mushers, collectors and friends of Lois, if you have something of value that you would like to donate to the auction please contact us.

She had no insurance. Neighbors, friends and strangers are rallying together to donate time, labor and supplies to rebuild her a new home.

Update 02/07/07: An account has been set up for Lois Harter. The account, called the Lois I. Harter Donation Fund, is number 7527360379 at Wells Fargo Bank in Eagle River. Anyone wiring money to the account needs this routing number: 121000248. And anyone sending a check should write in the memo section "Lois I. Harter Donation Fund," and, on the back of the check, write "for deposit only" along with the account number.

12:35 a.m. AKST
Reports are very preliminary, but we are hearing that long-time Iditarod Education Director & Webmaster, Lois Harter has suffered a major housefire and was only able to escape with her dogs, purse and the clothes she had on. Lois is a well known Iditarod personality including her dog Zuma and for her contributions to the educational programs surrounding the Iditarod sled dog race.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Lois as she faces a tough struggle ahead. We will post additional news or updates as they come in.

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