2017 Auction items!
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This is a work in progress, but we want to give you a sneak peek at some of the items that will be on the auction! Keep checking back as we'll have frequent updates!
LIVE AUCTION
The following items will be auctioned off by Kevin Cone of Cone Auctions at 7:30 p.m. Items are valued at $200 and above. Please patronize these businesses that support your school! AND take your items home with you tonight!
IPAD MINI – Great for your scholar or handy to have at home for a browsing or for downloading a multitude of apps. Bid on this iPad mini with 16GB – easy to use and everyone loves Apple products! Donated by Stille, Pierce and Pertzborn. Value is $290.
VERA BRADLEY TRAVEL SET – It’s so fun to travel in style! Bid on this Art Poppies pattern and travel with the roomier Weekender and Large Duffel. You’ll also get a mini ditty trifold wallet and medium cosmetic bag to take with you. Donated by the Sugar Bowl Gift Shop. Value is $300.
BEAUTIFUL BOUQUETS – There’s no denying a beautiful bouquet each month is a great way to brighten someone’s day or perk up your office or home. Be sure to bid on this package of monthly fresh flowers from Hoffman’s. Take home tonight’s bouquet as a start. Expires February 28, 2018. Donated by Hoffman’s Flower Shop/Helen (Connell ’51 Bosley. Value is $300.
PEDAL TRACTOR & WAGON – Keep the green loyalty in the farm family with this John Deere pedal tractor and gravity wagon for your young farmer so they can be just like dad or grandpa. A great tradition! Donated by Hultgren Implement Incorporated and Snyder Auto Body/Tom’82 and Kris Snyder. Value is $520.
TAILGATING GRILL – Melander’s has a fun Traeger grill for you to take on your next tailgating trip, or for camping, a deck or an apartment. It’s a quality product in a compact size perfect for your grilling event! Donated by Melander’s. Value is $400.
GRAND LUNCHES – Start a bidding war on this item for two lunches, two cookies and two espresso drinks each month for a year at Grand Central’s East or West! Date lunch with dessert! Donated by Grand Central Coffee Station. Value is $250.
ANYTIME FITNESS – Time to work away the winter rolls and get fit for spring with three months membership! We also have a certificate for $100 towards personal training for a great combo to get you started. Donated by Anytime Fitness. Value is $250.
OMAHA ZOO ROADTRIP - Pack up the kids for a road trip to Omaha and enjoy several stops! We have four passes to the Henry Doorly Zoo, also make a stop at the Durham Museum with the two passes we have for you, and Lauritzen Gardens with the four passes included. Once you need to refuel, visit The Amazing Pizza Machine with the $20 in certificates. We also have $200 in Choice Hotels Scrip so you can make it an overnighter. Donated by Henry Doorly Zoo, Durham Museum, Lauritzen Gardens, Amazing Pizza Machine and Susan Fitzpatrick/Cherry Corner Insurance. Total trip value is $425.
ALL ABOUT THE BASS – Whether you are a budding bassist or want to get back in the game, this one of a kind hand-painted bass with a month’s lessons is just for you! Be sure to be the high bid so you can keep the band in the beat. Donated by Mick Polich. Value is $410.
EXTREME FUN XBOX – A gamer’s delight! Be sure to put your bid in for this Xbox console, complete with extra wireless controller and Madden 17 and you’ll be ready for some extreme gaming as soon as you get home from the ball. Oh, if you have the high bid of course! Donated by Dr. Seth and Deanna Harrer. Value is $500.
BURGERS AND BEER! – Stop by the Smokin’ Hereford and enjoy our delicious burger made from local Hereford beef, produced by Coon River Farms of Nemaha! Wash it down with a quart of your favorite beer on tap! Burgers and Beer for two, each month of the year! Donated The Smokin’ Hereford and Coon River Farms. Value is $400.
KING’S POINTE ESCAPE – Is it for you or your out of town guests, enjoy two night’s (or split them up) stay’s and four waterpark passes at our beautiful King’s Pointe Waterpark Resort for a fun and relaxing place to stay! Donated by King’s Pointe. Value is $340
BUNJES LANDSCAPING – Whether you are planning on some creative landscaping for your personal mansion or just want a little help in caring for your lawn, let the Bunjes firm take cake care of you. Bid on this $300 certificate to get you started on your needs for your home’s grounds! Donated by Bunjes Landscaping and Lawn Care. Value is $300.
THE MOOSE ADS – Broadcast your message on our local country music station, KKIA “The Moose” with this package. You’ll receive thirty 30 second ads and 300 digital streaming commercials within a month! The station will help you craft your message to perfection. Donated by Community First Broadcasting/KKIA-FM. Value is $430.
AG PARTNERS SOIL SAMPLING – Know the condition of your soil with 40 acres of soil testing services from Ag Partners in Alta if you are the high bidder on this package. You will receive testing in 2.5 acre grid samples. Donated by Brian Nepple and Ag Partners in Alta. Value is $420.
I ONLY DRANK ONE BOTTLE OF WINE – Wow, Fr. Tim, you’ve outdone yourself! Here’s a 6 LITER bottle of wine!!!! My goodness you might want to invite some friends if you are the high bidder on this magnum of fine wine selected for you by the pastor. Donated by Fr. Tim Friedrichsen a.k.a. Professor Plum. Value is $600.
KAYL ADS AND DIGITAL – Help advertise your message with this package from KAYL with thirty 30 second ads and a month of 300 ads streamed digitally. The staff at the station will help you. Donated by Community First Broadcasting. Value is $430.
TONS OF TURKEY – If you are gearing up for a graduation or family reunion, this package is for you! Be the high bidder on 150 pounds of delicious fresh turkey fillets. Fire up the grill. Donated by Lenhart Brothers, Inc./Pat ’77 and Mike ’78 Lenhart. Value is $510.
HAZELTINE GOLF - Play a REAL championship golf course - Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota is one of two courses in the country to be the site for the U.S. Open, PGA championship, Ryder Cup, U.S. Women's Open, U.S. Senior Open and U.S. Amateur golf events (Pinehurst in North Carolina is the other.) You and your golfing partner will be the gusts of alums (and former SMHS basketball standouts) Jim and Jack Meusey. Donated by Jim '62 and Jack '62 Meusey. Value is $600.
WINE AND CHEESE PARTY – Your favorite local wine expert Dan Hartman of Hy-Vee and his charming wife Gina will supplement your house party for up to 20 people with a wine sampling party. You supply the food and they will even have a meat and cheese tray to help. A popular item! Donated by Dan and Gina Hartman/Hy-Vee. Value is $200.
TELL ALL ADS – The Pilot-Tribune staff is ready to create a full page ad to deliver the message about your business or event. They will help you design the piece to your specifications so it’s just right! Donated by the Pilot-Tribune newspaper. Value is $800.
PANTHER QUILT – Each one is as unique as every St. Mary’s Panther fan! Bid on this year’s beautiful handmade Panther quilt in a new design - and snuggle up in black and white. Created and donated by our resident professional quilter/seamstress Leann Baumhover. Value is $500.
BBQ’D BEASTS AND BELGIAN BEERS – Back together again for this limited engagement! Bid on this fun summer barbeque of meat and beer for 8 and the company of your pastor and former associate and plenty of belly laughs to go around! There will be too much food of course and you won’t mind a bit. Donated by Fr. Tim Friedrichsen and Fr. David Esquiliano. Value is $700.
AG PARTNERS APPLICATION – Let Brian Nepple take care of the application on your fields – up to 80 acres. You have your choice of dry fertilizer, liquid nitrogen or post application. Expires August 31, 2017. Donated by Brian Nepple/Alta Ag Partners, LLC. Value up to $560.
CARIBBEAN CRUISE – OKOBOJI STYLE! – Pull together 30-40 of your favorite people for a private two hour Okoboji cruise with Okoboji Boat Works and enjoy the Iowa Great Lakes. Book the Anthony or the Debbie with a cash bar and bartender and have a blast this summer! No weekends or holidays. Donated by our chaircouple Nick ’96 and Kim Foell. ( a.k.a. Mr. Green and Miss Scarlett.) Value is $500.
HY-VEE GROCERIES – Tuck this $500 certificate into your purse or wallet and you’ll be ready for the family weekend or “just in case.” You’ll have to bid high to take this one home! Donated by the Storm Lake Hy-Vee. Value is $500.
I ROUNDED ‘EM UP – A nice high bid will allow you to take home 100 gallons of Monsanto Round Up Weather MAX to round up those pesky weeds. And you’ll help the school. Donated by Monsanto/Craig Lamoureux ’83. Value is $2,450
7 WINES FOR 7 PLATES – You will want to fast for a few days for this one. Your school administrative team will be teaming up to serve you seven different courses in small plates, or tapas, with just the perfect wines, selected for you by our own wine snob, Fr. Tim. Our charming principals Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Cone will be assisting to host a group of 8 at the rectory. Donated by Fr. Tim Friedrichsen, Diane Jones and Cindy Cone. Value is $1,000.
RESERVED PARKING – Tired of rushing and then running from a few blocks away to those school events? Then bid high enough to take possession of that primo parking place in front of the gym. Can you bid high enough to take it from Andy? The spot is available from August 1, 2017-July 31, 2018. Donated by St. Mary’s Parish and Commercial Sign and Design. Value is priceless.
SNYDER SMOKED MEATS – An annual bidding war erupts over this one! Plan your next patio party with delicious smoked meats from Mark Snyder. He’s offering 50 wings, 2 racks of ribs, 10 pounds of pork loin and his famous barbeque sauce. Donated by Mark ’73 and Quita Snyder. Value is $350.
DEKALB SEED CORN – If you are itching to plant corn this spring, be our high bidder on six bags of Smart Stax DeKalb seed corn for a step in the right direction. Donated by Shane Lenhart ’83, Your Local Seed Specialist, AG Partners, Alta. Value is $2,500.
WINES, LIKE YOUR PASTOR, SHORT OF PERFECTION – By now you know that if the pastor selected the wines, they are very, very good wines. And you also know that you have to bid high to take the basket home with you! Donated by Fr. Tim. Value is $515.
MORGAN QUILT – The Morgan family brought us this quilt topper and many of the St. Mary’s Guild Quilt Circle ladies over the years added their personal touch with their loving stitches to this Dresden Plate pattern quilt to bring it to you tonight. The quilting ladies now turn it over to the auction to bring in money for the school – don’t let them down and let their legacy bring in top dollar! Donated by the St. Mary’s Guild Quilting Circle. Value is priceless.
WHACK THE WEEDS – Weeds no more with this item of 150 gallons of Durango herbicide so those weeds are out of your sight and your fields. Hold your paddle high! Donated by Wells Ag Supply, LLC. Value is $2,850.
KANSAS CITY GOLF – Be the guests of our alumna Mary Beth (Fitzpatrick ’68) and Charles Mahon at the beautiful Grand Summit Golf Course and clubhouse. Take a group of up to eight people to enjoy two full days of golfing on the beautiful championship course, play tennis, enjoy the fitness center and even swim in the pools when you are done hitting the links. Check it out at www.grandsummitgolfcc.com. Donated by Charles and Mary Beth (Fitzpatrick ‘68) Mahon. Value is $880.
K & J PREPLANT SPRAYING – St. Mary’s alumnus Kyle ’03 Drey is gearing up and ready to take care of your fields! If you have the high bid he will custom spray 250 acres before your spring planting even begins. Donated by K & J spraying/Kyle ’03 and Jacquie Drey. Value is $1,500.
#36A. Custom A’Vant Vanity with Sink and Installation – VT Industries is teaming up with Leo’s Kitchens to bring you a custom A’Vant vanity surface in durable quartz or granite with sink and installation. Vanity length is up to 61”, depth 22.5”. Donated by VT Industries, Inc., and Leo’s Kitchens. Estimated value is $1,175.
THE WORKS VEHICLE MAINTENANCE - The Highway 7 Service Center is again ready to give you The Works! Bid on this basket to include interior and exterior vehicle detailing, exchanging of all vehicle fluids, fuel system tune-up, service on your vehicle, check the alignment, digital inspection, transmission flush, coolant system service, power steering service, brake system service, and differential service. Your car or truck will be like new. Donated by the Highway 7 Service Center/Brett Bohlmann. Value is $1,380.
ROOM MAKEOVER STARTER – Here’s a starter to spice up one of the rooms in your home! Start by calling Elements for a one hour consultation so you know where you are going with that eyesore of a room. Then schedule the painting of a moderately sized room with Diane Fulcher and pick up your paint and supplies from Vista Paints and you are well on your way. Donated by Elements by K. Sorbe, Diane Fulcher and Vista Paints/McCrea Enterprises. Total value is $375.
THE BOSS IS AWAY – Hooray! The parish staff can celebrate if you send the pastor away for a long weekend. Hold up your bidding paddle if you would throw in $100 to send Fr. Tim away to a Notre Dame University football game with the Hamilton’s. They are stuck feeding and housing him, as well as stuck in a car with him all the way to Indiana. And we are free of him the whole time! THANKS! Donated by Steve ’65 and Diane Hamilton. Value is priceless to the staff.
FARM NUTRIENTS SOIL SAMPLING – You’ll maximize your growing potential with soil sampling of course. Bid on this package of 80 acres of sampling. Donated by Farm Nutrients/Steve Phillips. Value is $960.
ELEGANT DINING – There’s just no pampering like this! Let Dave and Donna Stanton show you how they can put on a 7-course meal on a formally set table. David will select the perfect wine at the perfect temperature for each course. Transportation provided if needed. The menu will be developed with the high bidder. Donated by Dave and Donna Stanton. Value is priceless.
TOTALLY IN THE TIMES – Take up a full page in The Times! Bid on this full page ad in the Storm Lake Times to advertise your event, product or service. The staff can even help you with the design. If your bid is high enough! Donated by John ’68 and Art ’75 Cullen. Value is $950.
EFFICIENT FIX UP – Whether you have a big project or something that needs a fix-it around the house or the office, we have just the item for you. Pete Bodholdt and Efficient Construction are offering 12 hours of labor from one man for your projected. Donated by Efficient Construction. Value is $500.
GULF COAST GETAWAY – Anyplace is probably better than Northwest Iowa the last week of January when you consider the weather! Bid on our timeshare week at the Villas of hickory Hill in Gautier, Mississippi. Enjoy golfing, Biloxi/Gulfport casino attractions. Experience hot tubs, tennis courts, mini golf or just enjoy getting away from the snow. New Orleans is just 90 minutes away. For a small fee, you can exchange the date or locations. Donated by St. Mary’s Parish. Value is $500.
HALF DOZEN BAGS BEANS – No it’s not Jack and the Beanstalk, it’s time to think about planting your soybeans. Bid on six bags of soybeans with your high bid! Donated by Farm Nutrients/Steve Phillips. Value is $600.
SCOOT TO SIOUX FALLS – Head West, my friends! We have several attractions in the Sioux Falls area so that you can enjoy a variety of events for your getaway. Plan a weeknight at the Grand Falls Casino Resort with two lunch buffets. You will want to spend time at the Great Plans zoo with two youth and two adult passes, then two weekday passes at Wild Water West waterpark and two tickets at Catfish Bay Water ski park. Relax after a busy day with $50 in Olive Garden Scrip. Fill the gas tank with $50 in Casey’s Scrip. Donated by the Sioux Falls area attractions above and the PTP organization. Total value is $330.
WE’RE GONNA PUMP! YOU UP! – Fill up your tanks with 150 gallons of Super No Lead and 150 gallons of farm diesel delivered right to you. Now that’s service! Donated by Larson Oil and Distributing. Value is $650.
FINE FAREWAY MEATS – With the high bid you can fill your cart with fresh meats from the Fareway meat counter! Use all at once or over time for stocking up or for a festive gathering, Fareway won’t disappoint. Donated by the Storm Lake Fareway Store/Bryan Baumhover and Jeff Leyden. Value is $500.
PROTECT FROM PARASITES – Livestock farmer? Protect your cattle from parasites with 250 mL of Long Range ® to treat your animals and keep them healthy! A great investment. Donated by the Collison Vet Clinic, Rockwell City. Value is $305.
PRIME EATIN’ – Trust us, there’s nothing better than having two Hillshire Farms prime rib roasts in the freezer, just waiting for two special occasions to serve them! It will only happen if you raise your bidding paddle high for St. Mary’s. Donated by Lenhart Brothers, Inc./Pat ’77 and Mike ’78 Lenhart. Value is $315.
FARM NUTRIENTS APPLICATION – Steve Phillips will take care of your fields with a custom spray application of up to 80 acres if you are the high bidder on this item. It’s spring – time to think of the fields. Donated by Farm Nutrients. Value is $480.
Green Mountain Grill Bundle – This package will be customized when you pick it up from the Zone after the ball! You will be smoking some delicious meat on this Green Mountain Davy Crockett pellet grill, wearing your GMG mitts, using GMG utensils, GMG gold blend pellets, Rufus Teague sauce and rub gift pack and Tiefenthaler rubs and sauce! Don’t forget to invite us over for supper, okay? Donated by The Zone Home Entertainment. Value is $525.
MYSTERY MONEY! We have three envelopes with a combination of cash in them. Can you guess how much is in them? We will auction off each envelope separately, then we’ll open them up to see how much cash is inside! There’s a total of $300 in the three. Donated by Producer’s Livestock Marketing Association of Omaha. Value in total is $300.
DELUXE CAR DETAILING – It’s spring and about time to really detail your car or truck for the nice weather. Be the high bidder on this package of a complete auto detailing from Graham Tire, and we’ll throw in $100 in Casey’s Scrip to fill your gas tank a few times for a road trip or tooling around town. Donated by Mike and Rae (Harrington ’71) Thompson. Value is $275.
6 MONTHS WELLNESS – There’s never a bad time to work on your wellness! Be the high bid on this six month single membership to the BVRMC Fitness and Health Center and make an investment in your body! Donated by BVRMC Fitness and Health Center. Value is $330.
SECURE RATE – You don’t have to worry about this rate! Tuck away this $250 for 12 months at 8 percent and you have a special rainy day fund for a graduate, wedding or some other occasion. Only if you hold your bidding paddle high of course. Donated by Security Trust and Savings Bank. Value day of auction is $250.
WATER COOLER – Great for the office, garage or even your kitchen. Keep a cooler of fresh water handy at all times with this Culligan water cooler. (Water jugs are separate.) Donated by Culligan Water Conditioning. Value is $245.
OSWEILER’S SPREE – Just in time for the change in seasons, we have a $200 gift certificate to head to downtown Storm Lake for some retail therapy. Hold your bidding paddle high and we’ll make sure you’ll be the one filling those shopping bags. Donated by Osweiler’s Storm Lake Fashion Center. Value is $200.
THE JUAN TO REACH SPANISH SPEAKERS – Want to reach your Spanish speaking customers? Bid on this package of thirty 30 second radio ads on The Juan radio station to reach this growing demographic in the listening area. Use it yourself or donate it to St. Mary’s School! Donated by Community First Broadcasting. Value is $300.
BOZ WELLZ/EAT WELL! – Cindy will make sure you have a reason to go out to eat once a month for lunch or supper! Bid on this package of a $25 gift certificate to use each month for the next year! (Date night!) Not to be used towards the purchase of a gift certificate. ) Donated by Boz Wellz Restaurant. Value is $300.
FUNDED ITEM – ROYAL FLUSH II – Finish School Bathrooms and Fountains!
We aim to finish what we started. We accomplished a lot with the 2016 Royal Flush campaign and the generosity of PTP and SOS. We knew it would take two years of fundraising, so we’re back so we can complete the following:
BVU Sweatshirt – Wear your BVU pride on your chest with this sweatshirt! Donated by the Lehnus Campus Bookstore. Value is $35.
Emerald Hills Golf – Buzz up to the Lakes area with a golfing foursome with this package of buy two rounds of golf and get two rounds free at the beautiful Emerald Hills Golf Club. Donated by Randy Rohlfsen. Value is $150.
Omaha Storm Chasers – A great excuse to head to Omaha – four baseline box tickets with your high bid! Expires 9/4/2017. Donated by the Omaha Storm Chasers. Value is $55.
Ray-Ban Sunglasses – Protect your peepers while you are outside working out or relaxing with these top notch Ray-Ban sunglasses. Comes with case and cleaner and cloths in this basket. Donated by Vision Care Associates. Value is $175.
Sports Rehab Wellness – Fitness keeps the doctor away! So a high bid on this six month wellness package is a great investment in your health. Donated by Sports Rehab and Professional Therapy Associates. Value is $180.
St. Mary’s Athletic Boosters’ Bucks – Use these gift cards at the Paw Shop, concession stand or for regular season game admission. Donated by the St. Mary’s Athletic Boosters. Value is $50.
State Farm Golf Basket – Let State Farm and Sunrise Pointe help get you out on the links this spring with this basket. We have a pair of Oakley flak jacket XLJ golf sunglasses, a dozen Titleist Pro V1 golf balls and two rounds of 9 holes with cart at Sunrise Pointe. Donated by Stacey Eddie/State Farm Insurance and Sunrise Pointe Golf Course. Total Value is $215.
Storm Lake Kenpo Karate - Here’s a month of instruction to start out or continue what you already enjoy! Donated by Storm Lake Kenpo Karate. Value is $60.
Guys’ Stuff: (bidding ends at 8:15 p.m.)
A & A Automotive - If the winter driving was harsh on your vehicle, this $100 certificate towards a set of 4 tires is just what you need! Donated by A & A Tire. $100 Value.
Bud Light Neon - Everyone’s delight – a Bud Light neon light for the garage, man cave or den! Bud on this collector’s light. Donated by Doll Distributing, LLC. Value is $150.
Bud Light Superbowl Mirror – Another collector. Have this 50th anniversary Superbowl commemorative mirror as part of your collection if you have the high bid! Donated by Doll Distributing, LLC. Value is $100.
Car Detailing Kit – Bid on this bucket that includes microfiber cloths chenille mitt, DUB car wash and protectant. Donated by Storm City Auto Parts. Value is $45.
Drill Bit Accessories – Every handy person needs this DeWalt set of drill bit accessories for their shop. Donated by Bomgaars. Value is $30.
Duster and Drying Blade – For the guy who wants to keep his car looking fine! Donated by Arnold Motor Supply. Value is $35.
Mike’s Lawn Service – Take some time off from mowing or purchase landscape items with this certificate and your high bid. Donated by Mike’s Lawn Service. Value is $150.
Rust’s Western Shed - Need new work boots or western boots or something from the new men’s shop? Bid on this certificate! Donated by Rust’s Western Shed. Value is $150.
Snakelight – Help you see through tough situations! Bid on this snakelight and shed some light on some of those jobs. Donated by the Storm Lake Sears store. Value is $40.
Wet/Dry Vac – A must for every shop. Bid on this Stihl wet/dry vac for yours! Donated by Vetter Equipment. Value is $180.
Everyone’s Stuff: (bidding ends at 8:30 p.m.)
About Kneads/Angel - It’s a full hour treat for you or someone else with this massage! Donated by Angel Grieme. Value is $65.
About Kneads/Rhonda – A 30 minute massage should just do the trick! Donated by Rhonda Wempe. Value is $30.
Baby Blanket - Gladys Kestel hand-crochets the softest baby blankets ever! The best baby gift you can give. Value is $40. Donated by Gladys Kestel.
Baby Blanket #2 – Gladys Kestel has a second beautiful blanket for your favorite new bundle of joy. Value is $40. Donated by Gladys Kestel.
Boyer River Gardens - Bid on this $100 certificate and box with seeds and start planning your summer garden. Donated by Boyer River Gardens. Value is $100.
Bring the Mystery Home – Bring the mystery home with a game night comple with two versions of Clue® Express and watch the mystery come to life in Clue®, the 1985 ensemble comedy movie based on the game. Two bottles of Chloe wine (Pinot Noir 2014 and Chardonnay 2015) and four stemless wine glasses are also included. Now you can relive the intrigue of a classic “whodunit” for nights to come. Donated by Will and Kate Swanson. Value is $75.
Buntrock-Salie – Plan that family photo this summer with $75 towards a family sitting! Donated by Buntrock-Salie Studios. Value is $75. (Open by appointment only.)
Canvas Wrap – Enjoy a personalized canvas wrap of your loved ones or scenery that you snapped yourself with this certificate for a 16” x 20.” Donated by Walgreens in Storm Lake. Value is $60.
Celia’s Antiques – Go shopping with this certificate to find the perfect antique! Donated by Celia’s Antiques. $30 Value.
Christina Kjar Photography Sitting – Be the high bidder on this family sitting and you are a step closer to the family portrait you have been planning to take! Donated by Christina Kjar Photography. Expires 12/31/17. Value is $125.
Color-ize – Use this certificate for your next signage, banner or print project. Lona and staff will get you started. Donated by Color-ize. Value is $50.
Family Tray – Be the high bidder on this Mary & Martha “Family” tray and let it adorn your home! Donated by Amy Halder. Value is $140.
Floor Rugs – Protect your flooring with two breast cancer awareness rugs. Or give one to share. Donated by Loew’s Carpet One. Value is $50.
Floor Care Kit – This mop with cleaner is something even Mrs. White a.k.a. Brooke Nitchals could appreciate! Keep your floors shiny clean! Donated by Loew’s Carpet One. Value is $30.
Frame ‘N Art – Have an item to frame or want to purchase something ready to hang? Bid on this certificate! Donated by Frame ‘N Art/Robert ’64 and Terry (Helman ’64) Haakinson. Value is $30.
Fridley’s Theatre Buy One, Get One – Enjoy a night at the movies? You’ll love this package of 10 buy one, get one free from Fridley’s Theatres! Value is $80.
Greenhouse Certificate – Prepare for your summer landscaping with this certificate from Bunjes Landscaping and Lawn Care. Value is $100.
Holy Family – It is never too early to plan for next year’s Christmas decorations. Bid on this Holy Family nativity set. Donated by Roger and Kathy Pomrenke. Value is $50.
Kidz Korner Daycare - Need a little help or respite? Let Tanya help out with three mornings and three after school sessions of daycare for one child just down the street from St. Mary’s School. Donated by Kidz Korner/Tanya Petersen. Value is $75.
Live Simply – This primitive wall hanging “Live Simply, Live Purely” would look great in your dining room or kitchen! Be the high bidder and it could be yours. Donated by This Olde Shop. Value is $55.
Personalized Wooden Sign – Create your own wooden sign with your own personal touches to make it your own! Donated by Create on Lake. Value is $70.
Movie Night Basket – Here’s a night’s entertainment in a basket! Be mesmerized with 2016’s drama “Natural Selection,” popcorn, pop, nuts and candy, all wrapped up for your enjoyment. Donated by MetaBank. Value is $75.
Mystery Series - We have a unique mysteries of four books for you signed by the author! And enjoy reading these four books with a bottle of wine and chocolates. Savor “The Iowa Farmer’s Wife,” “Second Chances,” “3 Little Pigs,” and “Goats 4 Sale.” Donated by Bill Beaman. Value is $75.
Peach Blossom – Create your own item or select something from the store with this certificate! Donated by Peach Blossom. Value is $50.
Piano Tuning – Tired of bad notes not due to the player? Let Dave Hinners ‘81 help you out with a tuning or pitch raise. (Mileage charge may apply beyond 10 miles outside of Storm Lake. Expires March 1, 2018.) Donated by Dave’s Piano Service. Value is $100.
St. Mary’s Fine Arts Basket - Plan ahead for St. Mary’s Fine Arts events with this basket that includes two tickets to middle and high school plays, one ticket to the paddle auction, one waiver for the 2017-18 school year and St. Mary’s stationery. Donated by the St. Mary’s Fine Arts Boosters. Value is $100.
Trinity College Basket – Perhaps the Fitzpatrick Family didn’t take us along on their family vacation to Ireland, but they did bring us souvenirs from Dublin’s historic Trinity College! Here’s a basket with XL sweatshirt, long-sleeved t-shirt, cap and even a bottle of Bailey’s Irish Cream, all hand-selected for you by the Fitzpatricks. Donated by Tom ’70, Susan and Rachel ’98 Fitzpatrick. Value is $100.
Weather Station – Keep an eye on the temperature at a glance with this LaCrosse weather station. Donated by Stille, Pierce and Pertzborn. Value is $40
Weather Tracker Radio - Stay abreast of foul weather and stay safe with this weather tracker radio! Donated by Letsche’s Bike Shop of Cherokee. Value is $50.
Andrea Dahlberg Photography Donate & Win – No bidding up on this one. Andrea (Mangold) Dahlberg, originally from Storm Lake is contributing a limited amount of certificates to her hometown in this unique feature. Donate $99 to the auction and you will win a certificate worth $400 for a $200 family, senior or children’s fine portrait studio session and $200 towards your portrait art selection. Your certificate will be mailed to you after the auction. See the display for your chance to win.
Treats: (bidding ends at 8:45 p.m.)
Brewster’s – Enjoy a night out socializing with friends with this certificate! Donated by Brewsters. Value is $25.
Catholic Cooking – Have a little Catholic fun with these cookbooks from St. Mary’s Religion educator Joan Englander The Vatican Cookbook by The Pontifical Swiss Guard and Drinking with the Saints: the Sinner’s Guide to a Holy Happy Hour by Michael Foley. Donated by Joan Englander. Value is $50.
Cookie of the Month #1 – Angie Snyder will bake and deliver a batch of homemade cookies to you each month for six months if you are the high bidder on this package! Donated by Angie Snyder. Value is $100.
Cookie of the Month #2 – A second chance to win Angie Snyder’s home baked cookies for six months with a high bid. Aren’t you lucky? Donated by Angie Snyder. Value is $100.
Daily Apple Basket – A special treat for you – two bottles of wine to enjoy and a $50 gift certificate to spend in the store at a later date on whatever you wish! Donated by The Daily Apple. Value is $85.
Gasthaus – Take a fun little road trip to Cherokee and enjoy dining at the Gasthaus! Bid on this certificate. Donated by the Gasthaus. Value is $100.
Hillshire Turkey Fillets – Prep your grill and your tummies for 20 pounds of delicious turkey fillets if you have the high bid. Donated by Hillshire Brands. Value is $60.
Kristi’s Kandies - For your chocolate or antique fix bid on this certificate! Donated by Kristi’s Kandies and Heirlooms. Value is $50.
Lakeshore Family Restaurant/Zimmy’s – Breakfast, lunch and dinner and an option for Zimmy’s, too! Bid on these certificates and be well fed. Donated by Lakeshore Family Restaurant. Value is $100.
Malarky’s – Enjoy a night out at Malarky’s Pub with this gift certificate with your high bid! Donated by Malarky’s Pub. Value is $50.
Pizza Ranch – Enough to take the whole gang out for a pizza and chicken feast! Bid on $50 in certificates. Donated by the Storm Lake Pizza Ranch. Value is $50.
Pork Patties ‘N Brats #1 – We have certificates for 16 pork burgers and 16 skinless brats in this package if you have the high bid! Donated by the Newell Locker. Value is $55.
Pork Patties ‘ N Brats #2 – A duplicate of above. 16 pork burgers and 16 skinless brats. Donated by the Newell Locker. Value is $55.
Potato Salad – Put the peeler down and let Mike Ortmann take over. Bid on a quart of homemade potato salad each month for a year – his is that good. Donated by Mike Ortmann. Value is $90.
Povetecia Bread – A perennial favorite – 12 loaves of Mary Drey’s sweet and nutty Povetecia bread made just for you throughout the year! Take the sample tray home with you tonight! Donated by Mary (Robel ’76) Drey. Value is $100.
Sac County Cattle Company – A great steak just a few miles away! Bid on this certificate and take home the t-shirt so you can enjoy a night out in Sac City. Donated by Sac County Cattle Company. Value is $50.
Santa Maria Winery – A fun reason to head south on Highway #71! Bid on this certificate for a wine purchase or to dine in the Carroll restaurant! Donated by the Santa Maria Winery. Value is $50.
Scooter’s Bar and Grill – Spend a casual night with friends in Alta if you are the high bidder on these two $25 certificate. Donated by Scooter’s Bar and Grill. Value is $50.
Subway – Bid on $50 in Subway certificates for many lunches to come! Donated by the Storm Lake Subway Restaurant. Value is $50.
Villager Bucks – Spend them at lunch or supper – here’s $100 in Villager bucks if you bid high! Donated by Villager Restaurant. Value is $100.
White House 220 Cupcakery – Bid on this delicious dozen freshly made cupcakes to take home with you tonight! Donated by White House 220 Cupcakery. Value is $30.
Travel: (bidding ends at 9 p.m.)
Adventureland – A great little getaway for the family! Plan to spend the day in Altoona and enjoy the attractions at Adventureland with four tickets. We also have $50 in a Casey's gift card for gas to get you to Altoona. Donated by Adventureland, Casey's and PTP. Value is $220.
BVCCT - Don’t miss this summer’s performances June 9-17 if you bid on four adult tickets to Alta’s Roxy Theatre! Donated by the Buena Vista County Community Theatre. Value is $50.
Cherokee Community Theatre – Bid on two tickets a few miles away at the Cherokee Community Theatre! The June 22-25 and June 29-July 2 Little Women production will be fabulous! www.cherokeect.org. Donated by the Cherokee Community Theatre. Value is $30.
171A. Cherokee Symphony – Bid on these six tickets for the April 23 4 p.m. concert for a Sunday afternoon of music! www.cherokeesympony.org. Donated by the Cherokee Symphony Orchestra. Value is $72.
Cherokee Overnighter – Need a quick overnight to Cherokee? Bid on this night’s stay at the Best Western La Grande Hacienda. Act quickly! Expires 4/30/17! You can also dine at the Godfather’s Pizza with certificates for one large 1 topping pizza, free monkey bread and a value card. Donated by the Cherokee La Grande Hacienda and Godfather’s Pizza. Value is $160.
172A. Cherokee Rodeo – We have two adult and four children’s tickets for the June 1, 2 or 3 Cherokee PRCA Rodeo. Take the whole family and enjoy the rodeo so close to home! www.cherokeerodeo.com. Donated by the Cherokee Rodeo/Chamber of Commerce. Value is $50.
Clay County Fair – Make plans to visit the fair in Spencer September 9-17 and take this certificate to use towards anything at the fair! Donated by the Clay County Fair. Value is $25.
Gables on Geneseo – Not your ordinary hotel stay. Have your out of town guests stay a night in Storm Lake’s only bed and breakfast in the Sunrise Suite! Donated by the Gables on Geneseo. Value is $100.
Lake Animal Hospital – When you pack your bags, you make to make plans for the furry family members, bid on a three night’s stay at Lake Animal Hospital. Donated by Lake Animal Hospital. Value is $50.
Super 8 – Enjoy a complimentary night’s stay with breakfast for you or a guest at our Storm Lake Super 8 in the heart of our town. Expires 12/31/2017. Donated by Super 8. Value is $100.
Women’s Stuff (bidding ends at 9 p.m.)
Arbonne Anti-Aging Set – Turn back the clock with the high bid on this item! This basket includes Arbonne’s RE9 smoothing facial cleanser, regenerating toner, intensive renewal serum, corrective eye cream, advanced night repair crème and restorative day cream with 20 SPF sunscreen. Donated by Terry (Johnson ’74) Foell. Value is $195.
Faust Institute – We have two $25 gift cards that you can keep or share to use for pampering yourself at our local salon. Donated by the Faust Institute of Cosmetology. Value is $50.
Green Plant – Bring a little freshness into your home with this green plant! Donated by Joyce’s Greenery. Value is $50.
179A. KEEP “Pray” Bracelet – This Keep Collective leather reversible band bracelet was made just for you by Elissa Doebel. Includes the word PRAY and a crystal cross – beautiful! Donated by Elissa Doebel. Value is $65.
Lash Boost – Brand new to the auction – enjoy fuller, longer lashes in no time with Rodan + Fields proven Lash Boost. Be the high bid on this basket and you will take home a certificate for this product and the carrying case. Donated by R + F representative Kim Foell. Value is $150.
Lula Roe Certificates – There’s enough to keep some and give some as gifts. There’s four $25 certificates for Lula Roe – known for fashion and comfort! Redeem before December 2017. Donated by Renae Binder. Value is $100.
Note Card Basket – Nothing better than the personal touch of a handwritten thank you note on a unique note card. Bid on this basket of 36 handmade cards – some with Storm Lake touches – and envelopes, and a set of roller pens, and leave your personal mark in the era of text messages. Donated by Swasti Bhattacharyya. Value is $90.
Tips to Toes - Here’s a bit of everything – a navy cardigan, boot cuffs, and a fizzy bomb for your next relaxing bath all in a basket for you. Donated by Tips to Toes Salon. Value is $55.
Touch Above Salon – Bid on this basket with Kenra products including shine spray, thickening mousse, shampoo and conditioner, root lifting spray and a $60 gift certificate. Your locks will thank you! Donated by the Touch Above Salon. Value is $165
Total Concept - $150 to spend in the Total Concept boutique. Have fun shopping! Value is $150.
Paxtons’ Chest of Chance
$200 cash
$100 cash
Brown’s Shoe Fit – three $25 certificates to use on items over $50.
Casey’s – certificates for three large pizzas
China House $25 certificate
Dairy Queen 10” ice cream cake certificate
Graham Tire – set of Graham Tire bar glasses
Jane’s Salon in Cherokee – black and gold choker necklace
Julius Cleaners - six $5 certificates
Lite & Fast Subs/Angus Burger Street – five $10 gift cards
McDonald’s Restaurant – 10 certificates for Extra Value Meals
Mini Hygro thermometer from Stille, Pierce and Pertzborn
Plaza Mexico - $25 certificate
St. Mary’s Scrip Committee – four $25 Scrip certificates
Storm Lake Honda t-shirts
Totally Baked of Cherokee – cake donut and coffee cards
Uniform Shop - $20 certificate
Wal-Mart - $25 certificate
Cherokee Locker - certificate for five pounds of ground chuck
This is a work in progress, but we want to give you a sneak peek at some of the items that will be on the auction! Keep checking back as we'll have frequent updates!
LIVE AUCTION
The following items will be auctioned off by Kevin Cone of Cone Auctions at 7:30 p.m. Items are valued at $200 and above. Please patronize these businesses that support your school! AND take your items home with you tonight!
IPAD MINI – Great for your scholar or handy to have at home for a browsing or for downloading a multitude of apps. Bid on this iPad mini with 16GB – easy to use and everyone loves Apple products! Donated by Stille, Pierce and Pertzborn. Value is $290.
VERA BRADLEY TRAVEL SET – It’s so fun to travel in style! Bid on this Art Poppies pattern and travel with the roomier Weekender and Large Duffel. You’ll also get a mini ditty trifold wallet and medium cosmetic bag to take with you. Donated by the Sugar Bowl Gift Shop. Value is $300.
BEAUTIFUL BOUQUETS – There’s no denying a beautiful bouquet each month is a great way to brighten someone’s day or perk up your office or home. Be sure to bid on this package of monthly fresh flowers from Hoffman’s. Take home tonight’s bouquet as a start. Expires February 28, 2018. Donated by Hoffman’s Flower Shop/Helen (Connell ’51 Bosley. Value is $300.
PEDAL TRACTOR & WAGON – Keep the green loyalty in the farm family with this John Deere pedal tractor and gravity wagon for your young farmer so they can be just like dad or grandpa. A great tradition! Donated by Hultgren Implement Incorporated and Snyder Auto Body/Tom’82 and Kris Snyder. Value is $520.
TAILGATING GRILL – Melander’s has a fun Traeger grill for you to take on your next tailgating trip, or for camping, a deck or an apartment. It’s a quality product in a compact size perfect for your grilling event! Donated by Melander’s. Value is $400.
GRAND LUNCHES – Start a bidding war on this item for two lunches, two cookies and two espresso drinks each month for a year at Grand Central’s East or West! Date lunch with dessert! Donated by Grand Central Coffee Station. Value is $250.
ANYTIME FITNESS – Time to work away the winter rolls and get fit for spring with three months membership! We also have a certificate for $100 towards personal training for a great combo to get you started. Donated by Anytime Fitness. Value is $250.
OMAHA ZOO ROADTRIP - Pack up the kids for a road trip to Omaha and enjoy several stops! We have four passes to the Henry Doorly Zoo, also make a stop at the Durham Museum with the two passes we have for you, and Lauritzen Gardens with the four passes included. Once you need to refuel, visit The Amazing Pizza Machine with the $20 in certificates. We also have $200 in Choice Hotels Scrip so you can make it an overnighter. Donated by Henry Doorly Zoo, Durham Museum, Lauritzen Gardens, Amazing Pizza Machine and Susan Fitzpatrick/Cherry Corner Insurance. Total trip value is $425.
ALL ABOUT THE BASS – Whether you are a budding bassist or want to get back in the game, this one of a kind hand-painted bass with a month’s lessons is just for you! Be sure to be the high bid so you can keep the band in the beat. Donated by Mick Polich. Value is $410.
EXTREME FUN XBOX – A gamer’s delight! Be sure to put your bid in for this Xbox console, complete with extra wireless controller and Madden 17 and you’ll be ready for some extreme gaming as soon as you get home from the ball. Oh, if you have the high bid of course! Donated by Dr. Seth and Deanna Harrer. Value is $500.
BURGERS AND BEER! – Stop by the Smokin’ Hereford and enjoy our delicious burger made from local Hereford beef, produced by Coon River Farms of Nemaha! Wash it down with a quart of your favorite beer on tap! Burgers and Beer for two, each month of the year! Donated The Smokin’ Hereford and Coon River Farms. Value is $400.
KING’S POINTE ESCAPE – Is it for you or your out of town guests, enjoy two night’s (or split them up) stay’s and four waterpark passes at our beautiful King’s Pointe Waterpark Resort for a fun and relaxing place to stay! Donated by King’s Pointe. Value is $340
BUNJES LANDSCAPING – Whether you are planning on some creative landscaping for your personal mansion or just want a little help in caring for your lawn, let the Bunjes firm take cake care of you. Bid on this $300 certificate to get you started on your needs for your home’s grounds! Donated by Bunjes Landscaping and Lawn Care. Value is $300.
THE MOOSE ADS – Broadcast your message on our local country music station, KKIA “The Moose” with this package. You’ll receive thirty 30 second ads and 300 digital streaming commercials within a month! The station will help you craft your message to perfection. Donated by Community First Broadcasting/KKIA-FM. Value is $430.
AG PARTNERS SOIL SAMPLING – Know the condition of your soil with 40 acres of soil testing services from Ag Partners in Alta if you are the high bidder on this package. You will receive testing in 2.5 acre grid samples. Donated by Brian Nepple and Ag Partners in Alta. Value is $420.
I ONLY DRANK ONE BOTTLE OF WINE – Wow, Fr. Tim, you’ve outdone yourself! Here’s a 6 LITER bottle of wine!!!! My goodness you might want to invite some friends if you are the high bidder on this magnum of fine wine selected for you by the pastor. Donated by Fr. Tim Friedrichsen a.k.a. Professor Plum. Value is $600.
KAYL ADS AND DIGITAL – Help advertise your message with this package from KAYL with thirty 30 second ads and a month of 300 ads streamed digitally. The staff at the station will help you. Donated by Community First Broadcasting. Value is $430.
TONS OF TURKEY – If you are gearing up for a graduation or family reunion, this package is for you! Be the high bidder on 150 pounds of delicious fresh turkey fillets. Fire up the grill. Donated by Lenhart Brothers, Inc./Pat ’77 and Mike ’78 Lenhart. Value is $510.
HAZELTINE GOLF - Play a REAL championship golf course - Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota is one of two courses in the country to be the site for the U.S. Open, PGA championship, Ryder Cup, U.S. Women's Open, U.S. Senior Open and U.S. Amateur golf events (Pinehurst in North Carolina is the other.) You and your golfing partner will be the gusts of alums (and former SMHS basketball standouts) Jim and Jack Meusey. Donated by Jim '62 and Jack '62 Meusey. Value is $600.
WINE AND CHEESE PARTY – Your favorite local wine expert Dan Hartman of Hy-Vee and his charming wife Gina will supplement your house party for up to 20 people with a wine sampling party. You supply the food and they will even have a meat and cheese tray to help. A popular item! Donated by Dan and Gina Hartman/Hy-Vee. Value is $200.
TELL ALL ADS – The Pilot-Tribune staff is ready to create a full page ad to deliver the message about your business or event. They will help you design the piece to your specifications so it’s just right! Donated by the Pilot-Tribune newspaper. Value is $800.
PANTHER QUILT – Each one is as unique as every St. Mary’s Panther fan! Bid on this year’s beautiful handmade Panther quilt in a new design - and snuggle up in black and white. Created and donated by our resident professional quilter/seamstress Leann Baumhover. Value is $500.
BBQ’D BEASTS AND BELGIAN BEERS – Back together again for this limited engagement! Bid on this fun summer barbeque of meat and beer for 8 and the company of your pastor and former associate and plenty of belly laughs to go around! There will be too much food of course and you won’t mind a bit. Donated by Fr. Tim Friedrichsen and Fr. David Esquiliano. Value is $700.
AG PARTNERS APPLICATION – Let Brian Nepple take care of the application on your fields – up to 80 acres. You have your choice of dry fertilizer, liquid nitrogen or post application. Expires August 31, 2017. Donated by Brian Nepple/Alta Ag Partners, LLC. Value up to $560.
CARIBBEAN CRUISE – OKOBOJI STYLE! – Pull together 30-40 of your favorite people for a private two hour Okoboji cruise with Okoboji Boat Works and enjoy the Iowa Great Lakes. Book the Anthony or the Debbie with a cash bar and bartender and have a blast this summer! No weekends or holidays. Donated by our chaircouple Nick ’96 and Kim Foell. ( a.k.a. Mr. Green and Miss Scarlett.) Value is $500.
HY-VEE GROCERIES – Tuck this $500 certificate into your purse or wallet and you’ll be ready for the family weekend or “just in case.” You’ll have to bid high to take this one home! Donated by the Storm Lake Hy-Vee. Value is $500.
I ROUNDED ‘EM UP – A nice high bid will allow you to take home 100 gallons of Monsanto Round Up Weather MAX to round up those pesky weeds. And you’ll help the school. Donated by Monsanto/Craig Lamoureux ’83. Value is $2,450
7 WINES FOR 7 PLATES – You will want to fast for a few days for this one. Your school administrative team will be teaming up to serve you seven different courses in small plates, or tapas, with just the perfect wines, selected for you by our own wine snob, Fr. Tim. Our charming principals Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Cone will be assisting to host a group of 8 at the rectory. Donated by Fr. Tim Friedrichsen, Diane Jones and Cindy Cone. Value is $1,000.
RESERVED PARKING – Tired of rushing and then running from a few blocks away to those school events? Then bid high enough to take possession of that primo parking place in front of the gym. Can you bid high enough to take it from Andy? The spot is available from August 1, 2017-July 31, 2018. Donated by St. Mary’s Parish and Commercial Sign and Design. Value is priceless.
SNYDER SMOKED MEATS – An annual bidding war erupts over this one! Plan your next patio party with delicious smoked meats from Mark Snyder. He’s offering 50 wings, 2 racks of ribs, 10 pounds of pork loin and his famous barbeque sauce. Donated by Mark ’73 and Quita Snyder. Value is $350.
DEKALB SEED CORN – If you are itching to plant corn this spring, be our high bidder on six bags of Smart Stax DeKalb seed corn for a step in the right direction. Donated by Shane Lenhart ’83, Your Local Seed Specialist, AG Partners, Alta. Value is $2,500.
WINES, LIKE YOUR PASTOR, SHORT OF PERFECTION – By now you know that if the pastor selected the wines, they are very, very good wines. And you also know that you have to bid high to take the basket home with you! Donated by Fr. Tim. Value is $515.
MORGAN QUILT – The Morgan family brought us this quilt topper and many of the St. Mary’s Guild Quilt Circle ladies over the years added their personal touch with their loving stitches to this Dresden Plate pattern quilt to bring it to you tonight. The quilting ladies now turn it over to the auction to bring in money for the school – don’t let them down and let their legacy bring in top dollar! Donated by the St. Mary’s Guild Quilting Circle. Value is priceless.
WHACK THE WEEDS – Weeds no more with this item of 150 gallons of Durango herbicide so those weeds are out of your sight and your fields. Hold your paddle high! Donated by Wells Ag Supply, LLC. Value is $2,850.
KANSAS CITY GOLF – Be the guests of our alumna Mary Beth (Fitzpatrick ’68) and Charles Mahon at the beautiful Grand Summit Golf Course and clubhouse. Take a group of up to eight people to enjoy two full days of golfing on the beautiful championship course, play tennis, enjoy the fitness center and even swim in the pools when you are done hitting the links. Check it out at www.grandsummitgolfcc.com. Donated by Charles and Mary Beth (Fitzpatrick ‘68) Mahon. Value is $880.
K & J PREPLANT SPRAYING – St. Mary’s alumnus Kyle ’03 Drey is gearing up and ready to take care of your fields! If you have the high bid he will custom spray 250 acres before your spring planting even begins. Donated by K & J spraying/Kyle ’03 and Jacquie Drey. Value is $1,500.
#36A. Custom A’Vant Vanity with Sink and Installation – VT Industries is teaming up with Leo’s Kitchens to bring you a custom A’Vant vanity surface in durable quartz or granite with sink and installation. Vanity length is up to 61”, depth 22.5”. Donated by VT Industries, Inc., and Leo’s Kitchens. Estimated value is $1,175.
THE WORKS VEHICLE MAINTENANCE - The Highway 7 Service Center is again ready to give you The Works! Bid on this basket to include interior and exterior vehicle detailing, exchanging of all vehicle fluids, fuel system tune-up, service on your vehicle, check the alignment, digital inspection, transmission flush, coolant system service, power steering service, brake system service, and differential service. Your car or truck will be like new. Donated by the Highway 7 Service Center/Brett Bohlmann. Value is $1,380.
ROOM MAKEOVER STARTER – Here’s a starter to spice up one of the rooms in your home! Start by calling Elements for a one hour consultation so you know where you are going with that eyesore of a room. Then schedule the painting of a moderately sized room with Diane Fulcher and pick up your paint and supplies from Vista Paints and you are well on your way. Donated by Elements by K. Sorbe, Diane Fulcher and Vista Paints/McCrea Enterprises. Total value is $375.
THE BOSS IS AWAY – Hooray! The parish staff can celebrate if you send the pastor away for a long weekend. Hold up your bidding paddle if you would throw in $100 to send Fr. Tim away to a Notre Dame University football game with the Hamilton’s. They are stuck feeding and housing him, as well as stuck in a car with him all the way to Indiana. And we are free of him the whole time! THANKS! Donated by Steve ’65 and Diane Hamilton. Value is priceless to the staff.
FARM NUTRIENTS SOIL SAMPLING – You’ll maximize your growing potential with soil sampling of course. Bid on this package of 80 acres of sampling. Donated by Farm Nutrients/Steve Phillips. Value is $960.
ELEGANT DINING – There’s just no pampering like this! Let Dave and Donna Stanton show you how they can put on a 7-course meal on a formally set table. David will select the perfect wine at the perfect temperature for each course. Transportation provided if needed. The menu will be developed with the high bidder. Donated by Dave and Donna Stanton. Value is priceless.
TOTALLY IN THE TIMES – Take up a full page in The Times! Bid on this full page ad in the Storm Lake Times to advertise your event, product or service. The staff can even help you with the design. If your bid is high enough! Donated by John ’68 and Art ’75 Cullen. Value is $950.
EFFICIENT FIX UP – Whether you have a big project or something that needs a fix-it around the house or the office, we have just the item for you. Pete Bodholdt and Efficient Construction are offering 12 hours of labor from one man for your projected. Donated by Efficient Construction. Value is $500.
GULF COAST GETAWAY – Anyplace is probably better than Northwest Iowa the last week of January when you consider the weather! Bid on our timeshare week at the Villas of hickory Hill in Gautier, Mississippi. Enjoy golfing, Biloxi/Gulfport casino attractions. Experience hot tubs, tennis courts, mini golf or just enjoy getting away from the snow. New Orleans is just 90 minutes away. For a small fee, you can exchange the date or locations. Donated by St. Mary’s Parish. Value is $500.
HALF DOZEN BAGS BEANS – No it’s not Jack and the Beanstalk, it’s time to think about planting your soybeans. Bid on six bags of soybeans with your high bid! Donated by Farm Nutrients/Steve Phillips. Value is $600.
SCOOT TO SIOUX FALLS – Head West, my friends! We have several attractions in the Sioux Falls area so that you can enjoy a variety of events for your getaway. Plan a weeknight at the Grand Falls Casino Resort with two lunch buffets. You will want to spend time at the Great Plans zoo with two youth and two adult passes, then two weekday passes at Wild Water West waterpark and two tickets at Catfish Bay Water ski park. Relax after a busy day with $50 in Olive Garden Scrip. Fill the gas tank with $50 in Casey’s Scrip. Donated by the Sioux Falls area attractions above and the PTP organization. Total value is $330.
WE’RE GONNA PUMP! YOU UP! – Fill up your tanks with 150 gallons of Super No Lead and 150 gallons of farm diesel delivered right to you. Now that’s service! Donated by Larson Oil and Distributing. Value is $650.
FINE FAREWAY MEATS – With the high bid you can fill your cart with fresh meats from the Fareway meat counter! Use all at once or over time for stocking up or for a festive gathering, Fareway won’t disappoint. Donated by the Storm Lake Fareway Store/Bryan Baumhover and Jeff Leyden. Value is $500.
PROTECT FROM PARASITES – Livestock farmer? Protect your cattle from parasites with 250 mL of Long Range ® to treat your animals and keep them healthy! A great investment. Donated by the Collison Vet Clinic, Rockwell City. Value is $305.
PRIME EATIN’ – Trust us, there’s nothing better than having two Hillshire Farms prime rib roasts in the freezer, just waiting for two special occasions to serve them! It will only happen if you raise your bidding paddle high for St. Mary’s. Donated by Lenhart Brothers, Inc./Pat ’77 and Mike ’78 Lenhart. Value is $315.
FARM NUTRIENTS APPLICATION – Steve Phillips will take care of your fields with a custom spray application of up to 80 acres if you are the high bidder on this item. It’s spring – time to think of the fields. Donated by Farm Nutrients. Value is $480.
Green Mountain Grill Bundle – This package will be customized when you pick it up from the Zone after the ball! You will be smoking some delicious meat on this Green Mountain Davy Crockett pellet grill, wearing your GMG mitts, using GMG utensils, GMG gold blend pellets, Rufus Teague sauce and rub gift pack and Tiefenthaler rubs and sauce! Don’t forget to invite us over for supper, okay? Donated by The Zone Home Entertainment. Value is $525.
MYSTERY MONEY! We have three envelopes with a combination of cash in them. Can you guess how much is in them? We will auction off each envelope separately, then we’ll open them up to see how much cash is inside! There’s a total of $300 in the three. Donated by Producer’s Livestock Marketing Association of Omaha. Value in total is $300.
DELUXE CAR DETAILING – It’s spring and about time to really detail your car or truck for the nice weather. Be the high bidder on this package of a complete auto detailing from Graham Tire, and we’ll throw in $100 in Casey’s Scrip to fill your gas tank a few times for a road trip or tooling around town. Donated by Mike and Rae (Harrington ’71) Thompson. Value is $275.
6 MONTHS WELLNESS – There’s never a bad time to work on your wellness! Be the high bid on this six month single membership to the BVRMC Fitness and Health Center and make an investment in your body! Donated by BVRMC Fitness and Health Center. Value is $330.
SECURE RATE – You don’t have to worry about this rate! Tuck away this $250 for 12 months at 8 percent and you have a special rainy day fund for a graduate, wedding or some other occasion. Only if you hold your bidding paddle high of course. Donated by Security Trust and Savings Bank. Value day of auction is $250.
WATER COOLER – Great for the office, garage or even your kitchen. Keep a cooler of fresh water handy at all times with this Culligan water cooler. (Water jugs are separate.) Donated by Culligan Water Conditioning. Value is $245.
OSWEILER’S SPREE – Just in time for the change in seasons, we have a $200 gift certificate to head to downtown Storm Lake for some retail therapy. Hold your bidding paddle high and we’ll make sure you’ll be the one filling those shopping bags. Donated by Osweiler’s Storm Lake Fashion Center. Value is $200.
THE JUAN TO REACH SPANISH SPEAKERS – Want to reach your Spanish speaking customers? Bid on this package of thirty 30 second radio ads on The Juan radio station to reach this growing demographic in the listening area. Use it yourself or donate it to St. Mary’s School! Donated by Community First Broadcasting. Value is $300.
BOZ WELLZ/EAT WELL! – Cindy will make sure you have a reason to go out to eat once a month for lunch or supper! Bid on this package of a $25 gift certificate to use each month for the next year! (Date night!) Not to be used towards the purchase of a gift certificate. ) Donated by Boz Wellz Restaurant. Value is $300.
FUNDED ITEM – ROYAL FLUSH II – Finish School Bathrooms and Fountains!
We aim to finish what we started. We accomplished a lot with the 2016 Royal Flush campaign and the generosity of PTP and SOS. We knew it would take two years of fundraising, so we’re back so we can complete the following:
- Ensure the bathrooms on the main floor in the high school are handicap accessible (the men’s room will take considerable work to accomplish)
- Finish the high school bathroom upgrades from 2016
- Replace vanities and partitions where needed
- Replace non-functioning water fountains in the building, bottle fillers where possible
- Upgrade electrical panel so that water fountains can have compressor for cool water in the high school gym area. Tonight’s goal - $47,000
- SILENT AUCTION
- Silent Auction items will be displayed around the ballroom with a bid sheet for each item. Begin bidding at 6 p.m. Please patronize these businesses that support your school!
- Sports: (bidding ends at 8:15 p.m
- Atlas Massages – Keep them both or share but you have two half hour massages in this package with the high bid! Donated by Drs. Dan and Christy Heitman of Atlas Chiropractic. Value is $70
- BVU Athletic Shop – Be well outfitted for the next BVU event with this certificate from the athletic apparel shop! Donated by the BVU Athletic Department Apparel Shop. Value is $100.
BVU Sweatshirt – Wear your BVU pride on your chest with this sweatshirt! Donated by the Lehnus Campus Bookstore. Value is $35.
Emerald Hills Golf – Buzz up to the Lakes area with a golfing foursome with this package of buy two rounds of golf and get two rounds free at the beautiful Emerald Hills Golf Club. Donated by Randy Rohlfsen. Value is $150.
Omaha Storm Chasers – A great excuse to head to Omaha – four baseline box tickets with your high bid! Expires 9/4/2017. Donated by the Omaha Storm Chasers. Value is $55.
Ray-Ban Sunglasses – Protect your peepers while you are outside working out or relaxing with these top notch Ray-Ban sunglasses. Comes with case and cleaner and cloths in this basket. Donated by Vision Care Associates. Value is $175.
Sports Rehab Wellness – Fitness keeps the doctor away! So a high bid on this six month wellness package is a great investment in your health. Donated by Sports Rehab and Professional Therapy Associates. Value is $180.
St. Mary’s Athletic Boosters’ Bucks – Use these gift cards at the Paw Shop, concession stand or for regular season game admission. Donated by the St. Mary’s Athletic Boosters. Value is $50.
State Farm Golf Basket – Let State Farm and Sunrise Pointe help get you out on the links this spring with this basket. We have a pair of Oakley flak jacket XLJ golf sunglasses, a dozen Titleist Pro V1 golf balls and two rounds of 9 holes with cart at Sunrise Pointe. Donated by Stacey Eddie/State Farm Insurance and Sunrise Pointe Golf Course. Total Value is $215.
Storm Lake Kenpo Karate - Here’s a month of instruction to start out or continue what you already enjoy! Donated by Storm Lake Kenpo Karate. Value is $60.
Guys’ Stuff: (bidding ends at 8:15 p.m.)
A & A Automotive - If the winter driving was harsh on your vehicle, this $100 certificate towards a set of 4 tires is just what you need! Donated by A & A Tire. $100 Value.
Bud Light Neon - Everyone’s delight – a Bud Light neon light for the garage, man cave or den! Bud on this collector’s light. Donated by Doll Distributing, LLC. Value is $150.
Bud Light Superbowl Mirror – Another collector. Have this 50th anniversary Superbowl commemorative mirror as part of your collection if you have the high bid! Donated by Doll Distributing, LLC. Value is $100.
Car Detailing Kit – Bid on this bucket that includes microfiber cloths chenille mitt, DUB car wash and protectant. Donated by Storm City Auto Parts. Value is $45.
Drill Bit Accessories – Every handy person needs this DeWalt set of drill bit accessories for their shop. Donated by Bomgaars. Value is $30.
Duster and Drying Blade – For the guy who wants to keep his car looking fine! Donated by Arnold Motor Supply. Value is $35.
Mike’s Lawn Service – Take some time off from mowing or purchase landscape items with this certificate and your high bid. Donated by Mike’s Lawn Service. Value is $150.
Rust’s Western Shed - Need new work boots or western boots or something from the new men’s shop? Bid on this certificate! Donated by Rust’s Western Shed. Value is $150.
Snakelight – Help you see through tough situations! Bid on this snakelight and shed some light on some of those jobs. Donated by the Storm Lake Sears store. Value is $40.
Wet/Dry Vac – A must for every shop. Bid on this Stihl wet/dry vac for yours! Donated by Vetter Equipment. Value is $180.
Everyone’s Stuff: (bidding ends at 8:30 p.m.)
About Kneads/Angel - It’s a full hour treat for you or someone else with this massage! Donated by Angel Grieme. Value is $65.
About Kneads/Rhonda – A 30 minute massage should just do the trick! Donated by Rhonda Wempe. Value is $30.
Baby Blanket - Gladys Kestel hand-crochets the softest baby blankets ever! The best baby gift you can give. Value is $40. Donated by Gladys Kestel.
Baby Blanket #2 – Gladys Kestel has a second beautiful blanket for your favorite new bundle of joy. Value is $40. Donated by Gladys Kestel.
Boyer River Gardens - Bid on this $100 certificate and box with seeds and start planning your summer garden. Donated by Boyer River Gardens. Value is $100.
Bring the Mystery Home – Bring the mystery home with a game night comple with two versions of Clue® Express and watch the mystery come to life in Clue®, the 1985 ensemble comedy movie based on the game. Two bottles of Chloe wine (Pinot Noir 2014 and Chardonnay 2015) and four stemless wine glasses are also included. Now you can relive the intrigue of a classic “whodunit” for nights to come. Donated by Will and Kate Swanson. Value is $75.
Buntrock-Salie – Plan that family photo this summer with $75 towards a family sitting! Donated by Buntrock-Salie Studios. Value is $75. (Open by appointment only.)
Canvas Wrap – Enjoy a personalized canvas wrap of your loved ones or scenery that you snapped yourself with this certificate for a 16” x 20.” Donated by Walgreens in Storm Lake. Value is $60.
Celia’s Antiques – Go shopping with this certificate to find the perfect antique! Donated by Celia’s Antiques. $30 Value.
Christina Kjar Photography Sitting – Be the high bidder on this family sitting and you are a step closer to the family portrait you have been planning to take! Donated by Christina Kjar Photography. Expires 12/31/17. Value is $125.
Color-ize – Use this certificate for your next signage, banner or print project. Lona and staff will get you started. Donated by Color-ize. Value is $50.
Family Tray – Be the high bidder on this Mary & Martha “Family” tray and let it adorn your home! Donated by Amy Halder. Value is $140.
Floor Rugs – Protect your flooring with two breast cancer awareness rugs. Or give one to share. Donated by Loew’s Carpet One. Value is $50.
Floor Care Kit – This mop with cleaner is something even Mrs. White a.k.a. Brooke Nitchals could appreciate! Keep your floors shiny clean! Donated by Loew’s Carpet One. Value is $30.
Frame ‘N Art – Have an item to frame or want to purchase something ready to hang? Bid on this certificate! Donated by Frame ‘N Art/Robert ’64 and Terry (Helman ’64) Haakinson. Value is $30.
Fridley’s Theatre Buy One, Get One – Enjoy a night at the movies? You’ll love this package of 10 buy one, get one free from Fridley’s Theatres! Value is $80.
Greenhouse Certificate – Prepare for your summer landscaping with this certificate from Bunjes Landscaping and Lawn Care. Value is $100.
Holy Family – It is never too early to plan for next year’s Christmas decorations. Bid on this Holy Family nativity set. Donated by Roger and Kathy Pomrenke. Value is $50.
Kidz Korner Daycare - Need a little help or respite? Let Tanya help out with three mornings and three after school sessions of daycare for one child just down the street from St. Mary’s School. Donated by Kidz Korner/Tanya Petersen. Value is $75.
Live Simply – This primitive wall hanging “Live Simply, Live Purely” would look great in your dining room or kitchen! Be the high bidder and it could be yours. Donated by This Olde Shop. Value is $55.
Personalized Wooden Sign – Create your own wooden sign with your own personal touches to make it your own! Donated by Create on Lake. Value is $70.
Movie Night Basket – Here’s a night’s entertainment in a basket! Be mesmerized with 2016’s drama “Natural Selection,” popcorn, pop, nuts and candy, all wrapped up for your enjoyment. Donated by MetaBank. Value is $75.
Mystery Series - We have a unique mysteries of four books for you signed by the author! And enjoy reading these four books with a bottle of wine and chocolates. Savor “The Iowa Farmer’s Wife,” “Second Chances,” “3 Little Pigs,” and “Goats 4 Sale.” Donated by Bill Beaman. Value is $75.
Peach Blossom – Create your own item or select something from the store with this certificate! Donated by Peach Blossom. Value is $50.
Piano Tuning – Tired of bad notes not due to the player? Let Dave Hinners ‘81 help you out with a tuning or pitch raise. (Mileage charge may apply beyond 10 miles outside of Storm Lake. Expires March 1, 2018.) Donated by Dave’s Piano Service. Value is $100.
St. Mary’s Fine Arts Basket - Plan ahead for St. Mary’s Fine Arts events with this basket that includes two tickets to middle and high school plays, one ticket to the paddle auction, one waiver for the 2017-18 school year and St. Mary’s stationery. Donated by the St. Mary’s Fine Arts Boosters. Value is $100.
Trinity College Basket – Perhaps the Fitzpatrick Family didn’t take us along on their family vacation to Ireland, but they did bring us souvenirs from Dublin’s historic Trinity College! Here’s a basket with XL sweatshirt, long-sleeved t-shirt, cap and even a bottle of Bailey’s Irish Cream, all hand-selected for you by the Fitzpatricks. Donated by Tom ’70, Susan and Rachel ’98 Fitzpatrick. Value is $100.
Weather Station – Keep an eye on the temperature at a glance with this LaCrosse weather station. Donated by Stille, Pierce and Pertzborn. Value is $40
Weather Tracker Radio - Stay abreast of foul weather and stay safe with this weather tracker radio! Donated by Letsche’s Bike Shop of Cherokee. Value is $50.
Andrea Dahlberg Photography Donate & Win – No bidding up on this one. Andrea (Mangold) Dahlberg, originally from Storm Lake is contributing a limited amount of certificates to her hometown in this unique feature. Donate $99 to the auction and you will win a certificate worth $400 for a $200 family, senior or children’s fine portrait studio session and $200 towards your portrait art selection. Your certificate will be mailed to you after the auction. See the display for your chance to win.
Treats: (bidding ends at 8:45 p.m.)
Brewster’s – Enjoy a night out socializing with friends with this certificate! Donated by Brewsters. Value is $25.
Catholic Cooking – Have a little Catholic fun with these cookbooks from St. Mary’s Religion educator Joan Englander The Vatican Cookbook by The Pontifical Swiss Guard and Drinking with the Saints: the Sinner’s Guide to a Holy Happy Hour by Michael Foley. Donated by Joan Englander. Value is $50.
Cookie of the Month #1 – Angie Snyder will bake and deliver a batch of homemade cookies to you each month for six months if you are the high bidder on this package! Donated by Angie Snyder. Value is $100.
Cookie of the Month #2 – A second chance to win Angie Snyder’s home baked cookies for six months with a high bid. Aren’t you lucky? Donated by Angie Snyder. Value is $100.
Daily Apple Basket – A special treat for you – two bottles of wine to enjoy and a $50 gift certificate to spend in the store at a later date on whatever you wish! Donated by The Daily Apple. Value is $85.
Gasthaus – Take a fun little road trip to Cherokee and enjoy dining at the Gasthaus! Bid on this certificate. Donated by the Gasthaus. Value is $100.
Hillshire Turkey Fillets – Prep your grill and your tummies for 20 pounds of delicious turkey fillets if you have the high bid. Donated by Hillshire Brands. Value is $60.
Kristi’s Kandies - For your chocolate or antique fix bid on this certificate! Donated by Kristi’s Kandies and Heirlooms. Value is $50.
Lakeshore Family Restaurant/Zimmy’s – Breakfast, lunch and dinner and an option for Zimmy’s, too! Bid on these certificates and be well fed. Donated by Lakeshore Family Restaurant. Value is $100.
Malarky’s – Enjoy a night out at Malarky’s Pub with this gift certificate with your high bid! Donated by Malarky’s Pub. Value is $50.
Pizza Ranch – Enough to take the whole gang out for a pizza and chicken feast! Bid on $50 in certificates. Donated by the Storm Lake Pizza Ranch. Value is $50.
Pork Patties ‘N Brats #1 – We have certificates for 16 pork burgers and 16 skinless brats in this package if you have the high bid! Donated by the Newell Locker. Value is $55.
Pork Patties ‘ N Brats #2 – A duplicate of above. 16 pork burgers and 16 skinless brats. Donated by the Newell Locker. Value is $55.
Potato Salad – Put the peeler down and let Mike Ortmann take over. Bid on a quart of homemade potato salad each month for a year – his is that good. Donated by Mike Ortmann. Value is $90.
Povetecia Bread – A perennial favorite – 12 loaves of Mary Drey’s sweet and nutty Povetecia bread made just for you throughout the year! Take the sample tray home with you tonight! Donated by Mary (Robel ’76) Drey. Value is $100.
Sac County Cattle Company – A great steak just a few miles away! Bid on this certificate and take home the t-shirt so you can enjoy a night out in Sac City. Donated by Sac County Cattle Company. Value is $50.
Santa Maria Winery – A fun reason to head south on Highway #71! Bid on this certificate for a wine purchase or to dine in the Carroll restaurant! Donated by the Santa Maria Winery. Value is $50.
Scooter’s Bar and Grill – Spend a casual night with friends in Alta if you are the high bidder on these two $25 certificate. Donated by Scooter’s Bar and Grill. Value is $50.
Subway – Bid on $50 in Subway certificates for many lunches to come! Donated by the Storm Lake Subway Restaurant. Value is $50.
Villager Bucks – Spend them at lunch or supper – here’s $100 in Villager bucks if you bid high! Donated by Villager Restaurant. Value is $100.
White House 220 Cupcakery – Bid on this delicious dozen freshly made cupcakes to take home with you tonight! Donated by White House 220 Cupcakery. Value is $30.
Travel: (bidding ends at 9 p.m.)
Adventureland – A great little getaway for the family! Plan to spend the day in Altoona and enjoy the attractions at Adventureland with four tickets. We also have $50 in a Casey's gift card for gas to get you to Altoona. Donated by Adventureland, Casey's and PTP. Value is $220.
BVCCT - Don’t miss this summer’s performances June 9-17 if you bid on four adult tickets to Alta’s Roxy Theatre! Donated by the Buena Vista County Community Theatre. Value is $50.
Cherokee Community Theatre – Bid on two tickets a few miles away at the Cherokee Community Theatre! The June 22-25 and June 29-July 2 Little Women production will be fabulous! www.cherokeect.org. Donated by the Cherokee Community Theatre. Value is $30.
171A. Cherokee Symphony – Bid on these six tickets for the April 23 4 p.m. concert for a Sunday afternoon of music! www.cherokeesympony.org. Donated by the Cherokee Symphony Orchestra. Value is $72.
Cherokee Overnighter – Need a quick overnight to Cherokee? Bid on this night’s stay at the Best Western La Grande Hacienda. Act quickly! Expires 4/30/17! You can also dine at the Godfather’s Pizza with certificates for one large 1 topping pizza, free monkey bread and a value card. Donated by the Cherokee La Grande Hacienda and Godfather’s Pizza. Value is $160.
172A. Cherokee Rodeo – We have two adult and four children’s tickets for the June 1, 2 or 3 Cherokee PRCA Rodeo. Take the whole family and enjoy the rodeo so close to home! www.cherokeerodeo.com. Donated by the Cherokee Rodeo/Chamber of Commerce. Value is $50.
Clay County Fair – Make plans to visit the fair in Spencer September 9-17 and take this certificate to use towards anything at the fair! Donated by the Clay County Fair. Value is $25.
Gables on Geneseo – Not your ordinary hotel stay. Have your out of town guests stay a night in Storm Lake’s only bed and breakfast in the Sunrise Suite! Donated by the Gables on Geneseo. Value is $100.
Lake Animal Hospital – When you pack your bags, you make to make plans for the furry family members, bid on a three night’s stay at Lake Animal Hospital. Donated by Lake Animal Hospital. Value is $50.
Super 8 – Enjoy a complimentary night’s stay with breakfast for you or a guest at our Storm Lake Super 8 in the heart of our town. Expires 12/31/2017. Donated by Super 8. Value is $100.
Women’s Stuff (bidding ends at 9 p.m.)
Arbonne Anti-Aging Set – Turn back the clock with the high bid on this item! This basket includes Arbonne’s RE9 smoothing facial cleanser, regenerating toner, intensive renewal serum, corrective eye cream, advanced night repair crème and restorative day cream with 20 SPF sunscreen. Donated by Terry (Johnson ’74) Foell. Value is $195.
Faust Institute – We have two $25 gift cards that you can keep or share to use for pampering yourself at our local salon. Donated by the Faust Institute of Cosmetology. Value is $50.
Green Plant – Bring a little freshness into your home with this green plant! Donated by Joyce’s Greenery. Value is $50.
179A. KEEP “Pray” Bracelet – This Keep Collective leather reversible band bracelet was made just for you by Elissa Doebel. Includes the word PRAY and a crystal cross – beautiful! Donated by Elissa Doebel. Value is $65.
Lash Boost – Brand new to the auction – enjoy fuller, longer lashes in no time with Rodan + Fields proven Lash Boost. Be the high bid on this basket and you will take home a certificate for this product and the carrying case. Donated by R + F representative Kim Foell. Value is $150.
Lula Roe Certificates – There’s enough to keep some and give some as gifts. There’s four $25 certificates for Lula Roe – known for fashion and comfort! Redeem before December 2017. Donated by Renae Binder. Value is $100.
Note Card Basket – Nothing better than the personal touch of a handwritten thank you note on a unique note card. Bid on this basket of 36 handmade cards – some with Storm Lake touches – and envelopes, and a set of roller pens, and leave your personal mark in the era of text messages. Donated by Swasti Bhattacharyya. Value is $90.
Tips to Toes - Here’s a bit of everything – a navy cardigan, boot cuffs, and a fizzy bomb for your next relaxing bath all in a basket for you. Donated by Tips to Toes Salon. Value is $55.
Touch Above Salon – Bid on this basket with Kenra products including shine spray, thickening mousse, shampoo and conditioner, root lifting spray and a $60 gift certificate. Your locks will thank you! Donated by the Touch Above Salon. Value is $165
Total Concept - $150 to spend in the Total Concept boutique. Have fun shopping! Value is $150.
Paxtons’ Chest of Chance
$200 cash
$100 cash
Brown’s Shoe Fit – three $25 certificates to use on items over $50.
Casey’s – certificates for three large pizzas
China House $25 certificate
Dairy Queen 10” ice cream cake certificate
Graham Tire – set of Graham Tire bar glasses
Jane’s Salon in Cherokee – black and gold choker necklace
Julius Cleaners - six $5 certificates
Lite & Fast Subs/Angus Burger Street – five $10 gift cards
McDonald’s Restaurant – 10 certificates for Extra Value Meals
Mini Hygro thermometer from Stille, Pierce and Pertzborn
Plaza Mexico - $25 certificate
St. Mary’s Scrip Committee – four $25 Scrip certificates
Storm Lake Honda t-shirts
Totally Baked of Cherokee – cake donut and coffee cards
Uniform Shop - $20 certificate
Wal-Mart - $25 certificate
Cherokee Locker - certificate for five pounds of ground chuck