Texas Women's League - La Grange, Texas

2008 Auction Items

Live Auctions Items

COWBOY UP - Get ready for rodeo time with a beautiful Hollands one-inch sterling silver and 14K gold "Star of Texas" motif three-piece Ranger belt buckle set with matching bolo tie. This comes with a $150 voucher to Maida's Belt & Buckles for a new belt strap of your choice. Included in this package are four tickets to the Saturday, March 22, 2008 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo featuring a concert by Brooks and Dunn. Donated by Jim Howse and Jason Maida
JUST PLANE FUN - Pretend you are J.R. Ewing and take your friends to dinner in New Orleans, arrive in style at your alma mater's bowl game, score points with your in-laws or arrange for a really special birthday or anniversary gift with a flight on a private jet to a destination of your choosing of up to 750 miles from Houston, 3 - 5 hours ground time and return flight for six persons. Voucher for dinner included. Upon your return to Houston, enjoy a night at The Houstonian with champagne and breakfast the next morning. Donated by Hale-Mills Construction, The Houstonian, Nadine Hufnall, Bryan and Dr. Karen Roberts and Heritage Texas Country Properties
CAMO AND AMMO - Grad your camouflage finery and come to Lil' Toledo Lodge in Chanute, Kansas for two half-day mixed bag pheasant hunts with no bird limit. Included in this package are professional guides, guns, shells, dogs, hats, coolers, fishing, cleaning and packaging birds, 250 rounds or sporting clays, gun safety course, transportation from the Tulsa Airport, 3 days/2 nights first-class lodging, all meals and evening entertainment for four persons. Donated by Rex and Marillyn King, and Jim and Sally Shuford of Palletized Trucking
EAT, DRINK and Be SCRAPPY - Four to six ladies can enjoy three days of scrapbooking and lessons for all levels from the owner of Maridawn's Scrapbooking in Katy, Texas. Included are some materials, use of die cuts and personal electronic cutting machine, all meals, beverages, snacks, cocktails and bed and breakfast accommodations at Rooster Hill Retreat, Rutersville, Texas. You can scrap around the clock if you want to from 2:00 p.m. Friday until 2:00 p.m. Sunday. Donated by Maridawn Northrup and Eleanor Howse
DOGGONE CUTE! - Indulge your puppy love and take this beautiful six-week-old registered black Labrador Retriever to your home, ranch or hunting lease. One month of obedience training, a playful custom-built dog house, 6 months heartworm prevention, one set of vaccines including rabies, and spaying or neutering are included in this adorable package. Donated by Lance Stancik, Backwater Retrievers; Janis and David Stancik; Steve Shroyer, Shroyer Companies; and Fayette County Veterinary Clinic
DINNER IS SERVED - Design II of Brenham, Texas offers fine catered cuisine at a dinner party for 50. They include invitations, table settings, linens, tables and chairs, floral centerpieces, dinner menus, cocktails and beverages of your choice. Let Design II entertain you! Donated by David Folchinsky, Design II
ON THE ROAD AGAIN - Brisk mornings, clear skies and cool evenings await you in New Mexico. Indulge in a one-week stay at Angel Fire Resort, just three hours north of Albuquerque. In the summer, you can enjoy horseback riding, mountain biking, guided ATV tours, river rafting on the Rio Grande, golfing, fishing, boating and more. From early December to late March, experience beautiful white snow, groomed to perfection on 67 ski trails with two high-speed quad chairlifts that whisk you 2,000 feet up, or exchange a day on the slopes for other great activities such as horse-drawn sleigh rides, snowmobiling, tubing, sledding, ice skating or snowshoe treks through high alpine forest trails. This condominium is great for large families or several couples. Sleeps up to 12 people. Donated by Sterling McCall
TOP GUN - Make plans for a hunting trip with a friend or for father and son. Two shotguns for the collector or hunter. There is a Mossberg 12-gauge 28" Accu Mac Choke model 835, pump style with a soft carrying case and a Winchester 20-gauge double-barrel side-by-side M/23. Donated by Dr. and Mrs. Bill Bailey
GO WITH THE FLOW - The Oracle Fountain products add beauty to any space and compliment any decor, garden or landscape style. This exclusive bronze finish "KATA" design water feature provides the soothing sound of cascading water indoors or out. Donated by Fayette County Attorneys
CHILD'S PLAY - Not one but two adorable children's playhouses are being constructed for hours of creative play. Imagine all the fun to be had in a Victorian-style playhouse for a little girl, and a rugged fort for a little boy. Grandparents - pay attention to this item! Donated by Signature Builders and Faldyn Custom Builders
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH - Winter or summer, this four-bedroom, four bath, two-story home with two fireplaces in Durango, Colorado offers a variety of activities. Purgatory Ski Resort is nearby and snowmobiling, sledding, ice skating and other winter activities are available as well as skiing for all ages and levels of experience. Summertime brings horseback riding, rafting the Animas River, driving tour of Ouray, an outdoor ice skating rink, a recreation center with racquetball, swimming and indoor rock climbing, a trip to nearby Silverton on the narrow gauge railroad train, and visiting the Anastasi Indian ruins approximately one hour away. Any time of year excellent shopping and dining opportunities are sure to be had. Fly or drive to Albuquerque, then continue to this beautiful location one weekend and leave the next. Sleeps four couples comfortably, with hide-a-bed sofas and other accommodations for children. Donated by Bobby and Kay Lehmann
CHIC TO CHIC - Make your fashion statement heard loud and clear! Choose one of four different styles featuring some combination of precious and semi-precious stones, gold and Guadalupe motifs on a silver cuff bracelet designed by Richard Schmidt, donated by Schmidt's.
JUST PLANE FUN - Donated by Hale-Mills Construction, The Houstonian, Nadine Hufnall - Heritage Texas Country Properties, Dr. Karen Roberts - Cornerstone Dental and Bryan Roberts - Heritage Texas Country Properties
CHILD'S PLAY - Girl's house donated by Signature Builders with additional sponsorship by Bryan Roberts - Heritage Texas Country Properties and Dr. Karen Roberts - Cornerstone Dental. Boy's fort donated Faldyn Custom Builders

Razzle Dazzle Raffle

Eight 32" strands of lustrous 4 mm freshwater pearls. They can be worn long or can be doubled for a real statement around the neck or divide them up to wear so many ways! Removable gold-filled clasp included. Great for a gift for someone special...or treat yourself!

Silent Auctions Items

Cheese lover's delight basket donated by La Grange Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association, La Grange
Original watercolor painting of Chateau Fontenot, Quebec City, painted and donated by Clovis Heimsath, Fayetteville
One night's stay at the historic Country Place Hotel, donated by Clovis and MaryAnn Heimsath, owners of Country Place Hotel, Fayetteville
Two tickets to Ballet Austin's performance of Don Quixote, May 9 - 11 at the new Long Center in Austin, donated by Ballet Austin
Ribeye dinner for two, including wine or dessert, donated by Frisch Auf! Country Club, La Grange
Bisque porcelain doll, handmade bridal outfit, handmade and donated by Jo Ann Gore, La Grange
Two rounds of golf with cart, donated by Colo Vista Country Club, Bastrop
Handmade stainless steel filet knife, shed antler, handmade in Colorado, donated by Dr. Donald and Connie Kocurek, Schulenburg
Family four-pack includes exhibits, IMAX and Texas Spirit Theatre, donated by Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, Austin
"Keep on Coming" card for twelve admissions to the Austin Children's Museum, donated by Austin Children's Museum, Austin
Mary Kay basket filled with women's and men's assorted products, donated by Gladys Giese, Warda
Designer handbag, brown and white calf hide with distinctive longhorn cut out. Check it out on www.julie-beth.com
Two vintage collectible Texana books, donated by Friends of the La Grange Railroad Depot, La Grange
Two cream cheese strudels, handmade and donated by Dene Pape, La Grange
Hand-pieced, hand-quilted log cabin pattern wall hanging, donated by Sondra Cooper, La Grange
Beginners' bridge lessons for four, donated by Darlene Gilmore and Barbara Wolfram, La Grange
Advertising package, donated by that little paper, La Grange
Two overnight stays at Texana Trails & Lodge, donated by Lennie Brown, Texana Trails & Lodge, La Grange
Five sessions of personal training, donated by Mandy Howse
Twelve boxes of Girl Scout cookies, donated by La Grange Girl Scouts
Three books, one written by the La Grange High School students, donated by Friends of the Fayette Library, La Grange
Lunch and campus tour of Festival Hill for four, donated by James Dick Foundation for the Performing Arts, Round Top
Bluebonnet photograph, custom matted and framed, donated by Denise Winter, La Grange
Custom matted and framed LG Chicken Ranch original watercolor (only one in existence) by Catherine Janecka, donated by Emil and Elaine Thomas, Calla Communications
Large Coffee Cup filled with coffee and sweets donated by Latte on the Square, www.latteonthesquare.com La Grange Texas
Handcrafted mesquite wood base by Eugene Fitzpatrick and handcrafted solid copper Texas themed shade by Gerald Tobola, donated by Copper Shade Tree Gallery, Round Top
Bountiful plant basket, donated by the nursery at Jersey Barnyard, La Grange
Texas Jersey Cheese gourmet basket, donated by Texas Jersey Cheese, La Grange, www.texasjerseycheese.com
Hand sewn silk Kimono jacket, donated by Lee Hotchkiss, Desert Mist Designs, Round Top
Family pass for one year, hand painted Mexican pottery plate, donated by Mexic-Arte Museum, Austin
Three books covering Fayette County history, donated by Friends of Fayette County Library, La Grange
Two catfish dinners, donated by Keiler's Restaurant and Lodge, Fayetteville
Hand made silk Shibori scarf, donated by Lee Hotchkiss, Desert Mist Designs, Round Top
Polaroid transfer color print of an old mill, custom matted and framed, photographed and donated by Jeanette Brown, Fayetteville
Handmade lampwork three-strand necklace, created and donated by Lyn Foley, Round Top
Gift certificate to Klump's Restaurant, donated by Klump's, Round Top
One night's accommodations with breakfast at the Olle Hotel, donated by Kathryn Geesaman, Olle Hotel, Flatonia
Vintage circa 1950's coffee urn, 35 cup capacity, donated by MJ Antiques, Carmine
Gift certificate to Robert's Steakhouse, donated by Robert's, Flatonia
Turquoise and pearl necklace with coordinating earrings, created and donated by Laura Sgovio, Round Top
Handcrafted leather handbag, designed and donated by Rebecca Woods, Woods Leatherworks, La Grange
Two iron wall garden planters, donated by Kaywin Kubesch and Kim Pape, Rhinestone Angel, Flatonia
Five passes to Museo Alamedo, donated by Museo Alamedo, San Antonio
Gift basket of hair care products, donated by Mary Janca, XS Hair Salon, La Grange
Morrisette pottery teapot, donated by Harbers Plumbing, Inc., Plum
Wall clock made form Muldoon cedar, created by Ronald Wunsch and donated by Muldoon Volunteer Fire Department, Muldoon
A bevy of scratch off lotto tickets, donated by Peggy Supak, La Grange
60 bottle iron wine rack with wine selection, donated by Garland and Suzanne Hart, La Grange
Black walnut cold drink mug created by Wonderous Works in Wood, donated by Harbers Plumbing, Inc., Plum
Custom matted and framed State of Texas map, sponsored by Fayette Savings, La Grange, Thomas R. Rohde and Company, Fayetteville and Texas Women's League
One year membership to Schulenburg Family Fitness Center and Rehabilitation, donated by Dolores Grieve, Schulenburg
50 Lotto tickets for Saturday, March 1st drawing, donated by Ed and Virginia Leech, La Grange
Autographed Peace From The Porch Volume 2 CD, one of a kind!, donated by Christy Claxton for Hospice Brazos Valley, La Grange
Large handwoven shed muledeer antler basket, woven and donated by Mildred Todd, La Grange
Two all-hazard NOAA weather radios, donated by KXAN-Austin News, Austin
Family four-pack guest passes to San Antonio Zoo, donated by San Antonio Zoo, San Antonio
One night's accommodations with breakfast at Meerscheidt House, donated by A. Neale Rabensburg, La Grange
Set of three candlesticks, made from Muldoon cedar, created by Ronald Wunsch and donated by Muldoon Volunteer Fire Department, Muldoon
Two farm scene paintings by James D. Avant, donated by Harbers Plumbing, Inc., Plum
Marlin bolt action rim-fire rifle, donated by Sheriff Keith Korenek, La Grange
Metal welcome sign, woodland motif, created and donated by Pat Leonetti, Lone Star Metal Arts, Rutersville
1837 reproduction of Texas map with land grants, rivers and Texas facts, barnwood frame, donated by Texas Country Title, La Grange
3 1888 fruit prints, matted and framed, donated by Julie Elliott, Plum
Two adult tickets to a Shakepeare performance at Winedale, donated by James Loehlin, University of Texas, Austin
Cherry Georgian-style gun display cabinet, donated by Dr. and Mrs. Bill Bailey, La Grange
"Cooking with CCA" basket, donated by Combined Community Action, Giddings
$50 gift certificate, donated by Bloomin' Junction, La Grange
"Illusions Spinners" copper green sunflower spinner, donated by Harbers Plumbing, Inc., Plum
Set of six lead crystal wine glasses from the Czech Republic, donated by Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center, La Grange
Autographed guitar - signed by many Texas artists - donated by Sheryl Cox, in honor of Hospice Brazos Valley, La Grange
Neiman Marcus brass mantle clock, donated by The Printing Edge, La Grange
Rustic barbed wire and metal star wall decor, donated by Botts Title, La Grange
1920s reproduction candlestick phone, donated by Colorado Telephone Cooperative, La Grange
Silk arrangement in ginger jar, created and donated by Bloomin' Junction, La Grange
Still life painting by Whitney Kitchens, donated by Harbers Plumbing, Inc., Plum
2 three-foot wire planters on pedestals, with cocoa moss and assorted annuals and greenery, created and donated by The Garden Company, Schulenburg
Doggie pet care collection, donated by Schulenburg Veterinary Hospital, Schulenburg
Gift certificate from Swiss Alp Grill, Swiss Alp Lead crystal hurricane vase, donated by Sheriff Keith and Tricia Korenek, La Grange
$100 gift certificate towards tires and/or battery, donated by Tom Vogt, Vogt Oil Company, La Grange
Gift certificate for Health Heart CT Scan Screening plus St. Mark's gift basket, donated by St. Mark's medical Center, La Grange
Four weekday Astro tickets plus parking pass, donated by W. M. Dewey & Son, Inc., Houston
Personal size grill, wine glasses, plates and napkins, donated by Children's Advocacy Center, Bastrop
Handmade mantle clock, created by Ed Vollmering and donated by Ed Vollmering and Barbara Smith, Round Top
A basket of goodies, donated by Betty Bauer and Jean Zavoda, La Grange
Handmade sofa quilt, created and donated by JoAnn Hill, La Grange
Handmade quilted Asian design wall hanging, created and donated by Brigitte Mesecke, La Grange
Experience the Colorado River canoe, raft or kayak trip, all gear included, with lunch, donated by Pancho Howze, Round Top
Set of Four Decorative Martini Glasses, donated by CASA, Bastrop
$20 gift certificate, handbag and wallet, bracelets and more, donated by Shiny Beads and More, La Grange
$50 gift certificate for a bead party for six, donated by Shiny Beads and More, La Grange
Two hand-turned exotic wood pens, donated by Toby Tobias, Columbus
Sunday Brunch for ten, donated by Eldon and Kathy Aydelotte, La Brisas Farm, Fayetteville
Gift certificate for massage, ionic foot bath and mini-facial, donated by Pauline Ott, All For You Wellness, Fayetteville
$500 gift certificate, donated by Hayley Johnson, Cottage Gatherings, La Grange
Black leather portfolio briefcase, donated by D & G Office Supplies, La Grange
$400 gift certificate towards taxidermy, donated by Wayne Brown, Colorado Valley Taxidermy, La Grange