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2010 Auction Items

  Live Auctions Items
Napa Valley Wine Tasting Trip, 4 nights, 5 days, air fare included. Guests will stay in La Venda Bed and Breakfast. Hot air balloon tasting trip! Donated by Robert and Robin Nitsche.

Richard Schmidt Jewelry “surprise” of his own creation. Donated by Schmidt Jewelry.

Bistro 108 Cooking class for 8 and a dinner party for 10. Donated by Bistro 108.

Vintage men’s Rolex watch donated by LoIn Energy.

THE SKY'S THE LIMIT! Spend a week where the sky is BIG and Adventures are even BIGGER in Big Sky, Montana. A three story condo, just 50 minutes from Yellowstone National Park, awaits a maximum of 6-8 people in either the winter or summer season for a week of incredible downhill or cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, dog sledding, snowmobiling, sleigh riding, OR fly fishing, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, golfing, kayaking, rafting, tennis and swimming. Vacation donated by Jim & Dianne Hammelman and must be taken before March 2011 (July & December 2010 excluded).

Exquisite antique dresser donated by Dr. Bill and Kathy Bailey.

Golf package for four at Lost Pines and The Falls. Just for fun, pick out a title list club of your choice to enhance your game. Donated by Todd Baker, La Grange Ford and the Wednesday Golf Group.

Taste and cast! your lines on a guided weekend fishing trip in Matagorda for four people. Guests have a 3 bedroom, private residence with a personal chef for their accommodations.

Art work by Sally Maxwell.

Cow girl up! for the Cowboy Gathering, March 12-13, 2010! Enjoy a Double J Purse, a Scully Jacket of your choice, and 4 two day passes from Flair & Company.

Dinner party for 40! Donated by Chef Wade Schindler and Party Thyme Catering.

Let’s hear it for the Charities! Snuggle with your new puppy and kitten, donated by the Gardenia Jansen Animal Shelter. Three months of pet food and spaying services included.

  Silent Auctions Items
SPECIAL THANKS TO JEWEL SHIMEK OF A-PRIME RENTAL FOR THE CLIMATE CONTROLLED STORAGE UNIT!!

18 x 18 100% cotton, hand-quilted wall hanging / Created and donated by Sondra Cooper, La Grange

Golf for two, greens fees, cart / Donated by Concan Country Club, Concan

Four 1-hour math tutoring sessions, including 8th grade algebra, algebra II, geometry, pre-calculus, calculus / Donated by David Cooper, La Grange

Two creme cheese strudels / Made and donated by Dene Pape, La Grange

Two-nights' stay and one dinner for two at Vintage Restaurant / Donated by Eldorado Resort and Casino, Shreveport, LA

Two tickets to the performance by Soweta Gospel Choir, two passes to Bass Member Lounge / Donated by Texas Performing Arts, UT at Austin

One case of Girl Scout cookies / Donated by JoAnn Gore, La Grange

Framed, matted Texas map reproduction compiled by Stephen F. Austin in 1836 / Donated by Andrea Harbers, La Grange

Four 2-hour passes to Horseshoe Junction / Donated by Horseshoe Junction, Brenham

One 2010 season pass to Splashway Water Park / Donated by Splashway Waterpark, Sheridan

Skil 3.2 amp, single-speed jigsaw / Donated by Farmer's Lumber, La Grange

One week of preschool for children 2-4 years / Donated by Mount Calvary Lutheran Preschool, La Grange

Two framed, matted botanical flower prints / Donated by Friends of TWL

Bottles of 2006 Pinot Noir wine and olive oil / Donated by Truchard Vineyards, Napa, CA

Four novels by Beth Wiseman: Plain Perfect, Plain Pursuit, Plain Promise and An Amish Christmas / Donated by Sondra Cooper

Rise and Shine: coffee for two / Donated by Latte on the Square, La Grange

Gift basket / Donated by Le Petite Gourmet Shop, La Grange

Things Go Better with Coke! style bottle phone / Donated by Colorado Valley Cmmunications, La Grange

Quilted bunny pillow / Created and donated by JoAnn Gore, La Grange

Marc Echo satchel, sterling silver chain with rhinestone longhorn pendant / Donated by Andrea Harbers, La Grange

Children's educational basket / Donated by Stanzel Foundation, Schulenburg

Specially constructed dog house / Donated by Gardenia Janssen Animal Shelter, La Grange

Tour and lunch for six at Festival Hill / Donated by James Dick, International Festival Institute, Round Top

Blue Bell Creamery basket / Donated by Blue Bell Creamery, Brenham

Two tickets to Smoke on the Mountain on May 22, 2010, Stafford Opera House / Donated by Columbus Historical Preservation Trust, Columbus

Two nights' stay at the Lighthouse Inn in Rockport / Donated by Lighthouse Inn, Rockport

Wire crocheted necklace and earrings with Czech crystals, glass, pearls and vintage buttons / Donated by Toni Austin, La Grange

Photo serving tray, pinwheel machine quilted autumn-colored lap quilt, Longaberger basket / Donated by the Richard Miller family on behalf of Flatonia Public Library, Flatonia

Basket of canned goods, baby quilt, 500-piece puzzle / Donated by the Richard Miller family on behalf of Celebration House, Flatonia

Vintage set of six UT glasses, 1965 Longhorn football team's defeat over Alabama in the Orange Bowl / Donated by Sondra Cooper, La Grange

One-day private bird-watching session in Fayette County / Donated by Betsy Harwood, Round Top

Four concert tickets to "Austin Lounge Lizards" on March 27, 2010, two CDs by Elizabeth Wills / Donated by The Bugle Boy, La Grange

Basket of gourmet candy / Donated by Katy Sweet Confectioners, La Grange

Basket of handmade soaps and lotions / Donated by Jan Schwartz, Round Top Soap Company, Round Top

One-month certificate to Curves, t-shirt, socks and weight management book / Donated by Fran Dann, Curves, La Grange

33" x 26" matted and framed print, "Beaver Pond Brookies" by Fred W. Thomas / Donated by Bass Pro Shop, Katy

Ten Zumba! sessions with instructor Jenny Janda / Donated by Jenny Janda

Set of three metal planters, set of eight Madrid pink Depression glass cups & saucers including Depression glass book / Donated by Elaine and Emil Thomas, La Grange

Full membership from March 2010 to October 2011 to Fayette Gun Club / Donated by Dale Hutcherson, La Grange

8" x 10" matted, framed charcoal print / Donated by Dolly Valdez

Four film passes for Paramount Theatre film series / Donated by Paramount Theatre, Austin

Portrait photography session / Donated by Brittany Dawson Photography, Austin

Wildflower seed gift basket / Donated by Wildflower Seed Company, Fredericksburg

Certificate for wash & vacuum package / Donated by Scott Parker, La Grange

Rustic iron framed wall mirror / Donated by Schleider Furniture, Brenham

Framed Texas flag / Donated by Flair & Company, La Grange

Fall arrangement in pitcher vase / Donated by Elaine and Larry Zbranek, Frogs & Flamingos, La Grange

Decorated wire cross / Donated by Hruska Store, Ellinger

Three floral arrangements for special occasions / Donated by Bloomin' Junction, La Grange

Five gift cetificates to Peter's BBQ / Donated by Peter's BBQ, Ellinger

One executive frozen food pack with assorted meats and a pecan pie / Donated by SWIFT, Schulenburg

DInner, wine and dancing for two / Donated by Sengelmann Hall, Schulenburg

"Texas", Mapping Texas Through History, Maps from the Library of Congress book / Donated by Denise and Bob Winter, La Grange

Two 14" round rose platters, teapot, cups, tea and silver & turquoise earrings / Donated by Rafael's Refuge, Flatonia

Texas A & M tote bag with playing cards, bandana and more / Donated by Midge Elam, Flatonia

One portrait session including a 16" x 20" finished portrait / Donated by Randy Boyd, Boyd Photography, La Grange

One $100 gift certificate to be used for any service Brasher-Gunn provides at dealership / Donated by Henry Gunn, Brsher-Gunn, La Grange

One-day membership in the Soaring Club of Houston including a flight in a glider / Donated by Michelle and Ken Sorenson, Waller

One of a kind hand-crafted lampwork and pearl necklace / Created and donated by Lyn Foley, Round Top

Hand-crafted lampwork earrings by Lyn Foley / Donated by Denise Winter, La Grange

Basket of beer / Donated by Betty Sacks, Round Top Mercantile, Round Top

Hand-crafted mesquite serving tray / Created and donated by Charlie Langley, Carmine

Live plant collection arranged in container / Donated by Stevie Smith, The Garden Company, Schulenburg

Three-drawer, mahogany and pecan jewelry box / Created and donated by Randy Albers, La Grange

Hand-tooled leather shoulder bag, Silstrik silver cuff bracelet / Donated by Sheriff and Tricia Korenek, La Grange

Hand-crafted blue lapis & pyrite necklace and bracelet in a "Tyler" box / Donated by Sheriff and Tricia Korenek, La Grange

Engraving of a glass block placed in the Monument of the Innocents at Rafael's Refuge, angel figurine "Serafina" and book "Give Them Wings and Let Them Fly" / Donated by Rafael's Refuge, Flatonia

Basket of homemade goodies / Donated by Hospice Brazos Valley, La Grange

Red Ryder wagon and favorites for kids / Donated by Children's Advocacy Center, Bastrop

Art Deco mirror and easel / Donated by Julie Elliott, La Grange

Necklace and earrings with multi-colored stone cross / Donated by The Hitchin' Post, Schulenburg

One $400 gift certificate towards taxidermy work / Donated by Jason Walker and Wayne Brown, Colorado Valley Taxidermy, La Grange

Basket filled with homemade jellies / Donated by Agnes Barta on behalf of Celebration House, Flatonia

Ten pounds of pecans and nutcracker / Donated by Loretta and Gerard Hajovsky, La Grange

Sterling silver Hershey's kiss necklace / Donated by Russell Korman Jewelers, Austin

A tub filled with gardening tools, moisture reader and everything to make your garden grow / Donated by Fayette Electric Cooperative, La Grange

Two $25 gift certificates for Academy Sports & Outdoors / Donated by Academy Sports & Outdoors, Katy

"Sensuous" by Estee Lauder parfum spray and velvet body creme set / Donated by Jewel Shimek, La Grange

Two matted and framed photograph prints: "Coca Cola Girl" and "Stairway" by Alfred Black, Jr. / Donated by Round Top Family Library, Round Top

Basket of homemade goodies and Brenda Miles's book "Summer Nights and Dixie Dog Delights" / Donated by Richard Cernoch, Vi Mueller, Dene Pape and Sondra Cooper

Red Rider Wagon & favorites for kids / Donated by: Children's Advocacy Center

Basket of homemade jellies / Donated by: Agnes Barta/Celebration House

A large dog house constructed in a colonial style, is a stylish home for a very special family friend/Donated by: Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter

A beautiful Brunch Set, "Olive Oil" includes set of 12 plates, 2 bottles for oil, individual serving bowls, vegetable plate, bread stick holder or vase/Donated by Joan Martin-Thurman & Amanda Homesley on behalf of CASA, Bastrop

Crystal Chip & Dip Set, handcrafted using centuries old traditions of Bohemian Crystal Glass blowers & cutters, by Godinger/Donated by: Fayette Savings Bank

A Basket of Goodies including homemade pickles, fig & peach preserves, hot sauce, plum jelly and the book "Summer Nights/Dixie Dog Delights" authored by Brenda Miles/Donated by: Vi Mueller, Richard Cernoch, Dene Pape

(2) Adirondack rockers, constructed by LaGrange ISD Building Trades Class/unfinished, waiting for that special stain or paint/Round Top State Bank

Turquoise metal rustic cross/Donated by: Dr. D.J. Kocurek & Dr. Michele James

(3) homemade, custom decorated cakes for (3) separate occasions. Birthdays! Anniversaries!, Special Occasions!

Cake details & design agreed upon in advance, minimum (1) week advance notice required/Donated by: Nathan Staggs (NO WEDDING CAKES PLEASE!)

(3) month individual membership (processing fee included), and a gym bag/Donated by: Rehab Services at St. Mark's Wellness Center

(4) Rodeo Tickets & Parking Pass (Houston) to see Blake Shelton, Section 327, Saturday, March 13, 2010. Donated by: Alan B. Folger, Waller, Texas

A 3x5 Nylon Texas Flag, flown at the Texas State Capitol. Donated by: Senator Glenn Hegar, Katy, SHOW YOUR PRIDE!!

A White Iron Yard Cross. Donated by: Neal & Marceil Prestridge, Winchester Nice!

Napa Beverage Container holds 2.5 gallons and a great book for reading, "The Sheriffs" Donated by: Jewel Shimek, Fayetteville

Enjoy an overnight stay for (2) and dinner for (2) at the Seven Clans Buffet at Coushatta Casino Resort. Donated by: Coushatta Casino Resort, Kinder, La Grange

Specially designed handmade sweater by "One of a Kind, Roots & Wings" and a lovely multi-strand turquoise necklace will have you dressed in style. Donated by: Flair & Company, La Grange

Religious Angel Statue. Donated by: Carol Drozd

A Pool & High Ropes Party for you & 15 friends!! Donated by: Lutherhill Ministries

3 Strand Freshwater Pearl Necklace, Double Strand Bracelet & Earrings. Donated by: Sophe's Beads

One large, three medium Landscaping Stones. Donated by: Cactus Stones, La Grange

Biolage Thermal-Active Stylers, plus, Heat Tool Bag. Donated by: April Hensel & Janice Johnson, La Grange

Home improvement Basket. Donate by: Patrick Caballero on behalf of Habitat for Humanity of Fayette County

Three Landscaping Stones: One large, 3 medium stones. Donated by: Cactus Stone

Cheese Lover's Basket: Koch Kase: 3 flavors: Caraway Seed, Garlic & Basil, Roasted Red Peppers, and Wine & Crackers. Donated by: La Grange Citizen's Police Academy Alumni Assoc.

Fly Fishing Lessons for (2) and Lunch at the beautiful Hidden Lakes Ranch. Donated by: Ed & Mary Collins/Habitat for Humanity of Fayette County

A lovely red & silver necklace. Donated by: Raphael's Refuge, Flatonia

Salvador Dali artwork purchased in Paris, France & Handmade metal artwork purchased in Egypt, Grand Portico of the Temple of Philae Donated by: James R. Kuhn, Houston

Winchester Shooting Bag & 200 12-gauge shotgun shellls. Donated by: Fayette County 4H Shooting Club, La Grange

Cultured Pearls & Coral Necklace by artist, Genie Anderson, Houston

$100 Certificate for Advertising. Donated by: That Little Paper, La Grange

Set of 3 Bangle Bracelets, Wearable Art by Grace Revisited/Tin With a Twist, La Grange

Road Trip Basket: includes Exxon Gas Card, Whataburger gift card, and other vehicle supplies. Donated by: Jason McBroom, Nick Deters, Seth Gunn, La Grange

Basket of Goodies! Donated by: Boys & Girls Club of Champion Valley, Weimar

Plum Tree & Plum Jelly to enjoy until your tree yields fruit. Donated by: Treeland Garden Market, Round Top

Homemade peanut & pecan brittle in decorative container. Donated by: Pilot Club of La Grange

3 Cross Pin in Silver. Donated by: Valeria A. Brandt, Windcrest

One-Week Session for One Student at Summer Art Camp. Donated by: Art Guild of Rural Texas, Fayetteville

$50 worth of Lottery Tickets!! Donated by: Virginia & Ed Leech, La Grange

30 Gallon Live Oak Tree, no delivery, no installation. Donated by: Bargas Landscape, La Grange

Gift Certificate for Spa Service. AHHHH! Donated by: Amy Newton/Revitalize Day Spa, La Grange

An Oil Painting. Donated by: Jerry Powell, Houston

Basket of Goodies!! Donated by: Holly Bargas/ Busy B, La Grange

A Treasure Chest!! Surprise!!! Donated by: Jewell Shimek, Fayetteville

$50 Gift Certificate to FH'S Brisket & Brew! Donated by: FH'S Brisket & Brew, La Grange

$50 Gift Certificate to Bistro 108! Donated by: Bistro 108, La Grange

$50 Gift Certificate to JW'S Steakhouse Donated by: JW'S Steakhouse, Carmine

$50 Gift Certificate to Murphy's Steakhouse Donated by: Murphy's Steakhouse, Winchester

Necklace & Earrings designed by Nita Parker Donated by: Nita Parker, Winchester

A Fairy Tale Basket perfect for ages 3-9 years. Donated by: Stanzel Family Foundation, Inc., Schulenburg

A case of Wine. Donated by: Riverside Package Store, La Grange

Framed Map of Fayette County. Donated by: Mary Voss, La Grange

Mary Kay Products. Donated by: Gladys Giese, Warda

Hand carved wooden candlesticks. Donated by: Ron Wunsch, Muldoon

Two original oil paintings "Cowboy on Horse" and "Buffalo" by Texas artist, Robert Harrison. Donated by: Dr. Bill & Kathie Bailey, La Grange

100% Alpaca Sweater, size Large, Dark Grey Pullover, from Peru & 100% Alpaca Teddy Bear, White. Donated by: Cheryl & Kenn Karr

"Camo" Wine Carrier, wine, corkscrew. Donated by: Gloria Lee/Friends of Texas Women's League

High resin hand painted tray with wine glasses. Donated by: Janetta Morris, La Grange

One 16x20 Marquis Portrait plus photo session, for family photos, weddings, graduation or other special events. Donated by: Diane Mueller Photography

Pretty necklace & earrings, silver & Russian Unisite plus soaps & candles. Donated by: Betty Bauer, La Grange

Specially designed necklace of rock crystals & onyx. Donated by: Kathy Sparkman of Spark Designs, Katy, Texas

 

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