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St. Mary’s Ball and Charity Auction
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Live Auction:

Pedal Tractor
This John Deere toy pedal tractor is a perennial favorite! Only the high bidder will take home this pedal tractor for your little farmer, so bid accordingly. Donated by Hultgren Implement Incorporated. Value is $265.

“Panthercaster”
Love to play guitar – or is it time to learn? Bid on this one-of-a-kind hand-crafted “Panthercaster II” electric guitar made of Fender and Stewart McDonald parts. This white guitar with black and silver highlights has a great tone with hand-sanded neck and frets made just for a St. Mary’s fan! Just to make sure you make the most of your purchase, there are four guitar lessons included with Mick Polich at his music studio. Donated by Mick Polich. Value is priceless.

BVU Beaver Fan
Be sure to cheer on the athletes at our local private college with this package of two season passes for the 2012-13 school year. There’s also a stadium seat for your comfort from the athletic department and a t-shirt from the bookstore! Donated by the Buena Vista Athletic Department and the Lehnus Campus Bookstore. Value is $255. (Exchange the voucher after August 15, 2012 to pick up your passes.)

Extreme Home Makeover
Back by popular demand – give new life to a room in three steps – Kathy Sorbe of Elements will provide a one hour consultation on what you should do. Purchase the right paint color with $100 at Vista Paints, and then let Diane Fulcher paint a moderately-sized room. You’ll love the “big reveal!” Donated by Elements by K. Sorbe, Diane Fulcher and Vista Paints. Total value is $325.

Swing the Club at Sunrise Pointe
You’re itching to golf as soon as the courses are open – or sooner! Plan for some great links this summer if you bid on these two 10-round punch cards for our beautiful Sunrise Pointe Golf Course and enjoy the lake views. Donated by Sunrise Pointe Golf Course. Value is $200.

Totally Fun
 Bid on this fun package for maximum beauty and fashion! Take home a hot pink Big Buddah handbag, bling jacket, wallet, scarf, watch and earrings. Then stop in the salon for a shellac manicure and 10 minute chair massage before your big night on the town! Donated by Total Concept Salon and Day Spa. Package value is $250.

The Grass is Greener
The grass could be greener on your side of the fence! Or maybe you have shrubs in mind? Doesn’t matter. If you have lawn care on your mind, bid high on this gift certificate for $200 towards products or services at Mike’s Lawn Service. Donated by Mike’s Lawn Service. Value is $200. Expires January 4, 2013.

Emagine the Portraits!
This package is a great excuse to have a beautiful portrait taken of the family, or senior photos or the young ones! Use this certificate towards a keepsake like no other – only if you are the high bidder.  Donated by Emagination Gallery. Value is $400.

Overnight at the Pointe
Treat visiting family members to an overnight stay at King’s Pointe! This package includes waterpark passes during their splashtacular stay at our local waterpark resort. (Not valid May 25/26, July 1-4, Labor Day weekend, Memorial Day weekend, October 12-13, December 30-31 or January 1, 2013.) Be sure to bid high. Donated by King’s Pointe Waterpark Resort. Value is $205.

12 Months for Health
Your health is worth this investment! Bid upon a single annual membership at the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center Fitness and Health Center – it’s a gift for your body. Exercise your bidding paddle and be the high bid for this package. Donated by BVRMC Fitness and Health Center. Value is $380.

Finest Fareway
We just can’t wait for grilling season! Stock up the deep freeze with lots of fresh meat from the Fareway meat counter! Bid on this $500 meat certificate and be quite the carnivore. Donated by the Storm Lake Fareway, Bryan Baumhover and Jeff Leyden. Value is $500.

Summer Splash!
You know the kids just can’t wait for another summer at our local waterpark! The whole family can soak up rays and slip and slide all summer long. Bid on this family summer season waterpark pass (for up to 5 people) and visit the King’s Pointe Waterpark from May 26-September 3. Donated by Northwest Bank. Value is $250.

A Plethora of Pizza
It’s so easy to just stop in and pick up a pizza to take home or stay in to dine – how about twice a month? Bid on this package of two large specialty pizzas each month for a year from your Storm Lake Pizza Hut and savor the flavors! Donated by Storm Lake Pizza Hut. Value is $435.

Awesome, Baby!
Be sure to bid on this basketball personally autographed by commentator Dick Vitale. The ball has his signature, notes Hall of Fame 2008 and “Awesome Baby!” from Mr. Vitale himself! Donated by the Catholic Schools Foundation and Dick Vitale. Value is priceless.

State Championship Bag Game
This is a truly one-of-a-kind item that can only be purchased tonight – so bid high! Bid on this St. Mary’s State Champion Bag game – one side represents our 1993 State Boys’ Baseball Championship and the other our 2011 Boys’ Basketball State Championship. When your bean bag goes through the hole, it lights up! Includes the bags. Created and donated by Mike ’81 and Lori (Moritz ‘82) Sippel. Value is priceless.

Knology Media Package
Take care of an entire year of cable, Internet and phone service with this package from Knology! Yes – 12 months of all of the services with one high bid. Donated by Knology. Value is $1,140.

Promote Through the Pilot
Promote your business or event in the Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune newspaper with this full page ad. You can advertise either in the newspaper or The Ad Guide shopper. It’s your choice! Donated by The Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune. Maximum value is $900.

Round Up Your Round Up
It’s nearly planting season! Be ready to battle the weeds in your fields with this package of 100 gallons of Round Up herbicide and win the war for maximum yields. Donated by Craig Lamoureux ’83 and Monsanto. Value is $2,200.

Perfect Parking
Either super-spoil your St. Mary’s High School student or keep a parking spot reserved for yourself for school events or both! Bid on this reserved parking slot right outside of the gym doors just for you! Your space will be reserved August 1, 2012-July 31, 2013. The personalized sign is yours to keep when the year is over. Donated by St. Mary’s Parish and School and Commercial Sign and Design. Value is priceless.

Sr. Margaret Alley
Do you want to keep the alley named for Sr. Mary Margaret Donnelly? Hold up your bidding paddle high and contribute $100 to the cause. Donated by St. Mary’s Parish and School. Value is priceless.

Bountiful Boz-Wellz
It’s a great excuse to stop in for lunch or supper once per month at Boz Wellz in downtown Storm Lake! Bid on this package of 12-$25 gift certificates to use in the next year. Each certificate is designated for a particular month starting in April 2012 through March 2013. Donated by Boz Wellz Restaurant. Value is $300. (Must be used in the months designated. Not to be used towards purchase of gift certificate.)

Silent Auction:

Sports – closes at 8:15 p.m.:
Go Hawks! – Your Hawkeye Home Haven isn’t complete without this official Iowa Hawkeye cigar box. Donated by Mick Polich. Value is $25.

Silk Screen Ink – Need team tees? Or need casual wear, spirit wear or comfort wear? Use this $175 certificate at Silk Screen Ink for imprinting or at the retail store. Donated by Silk Screen Ink. Value is $175. Expires January 13, 2013.

Sports Rehab Wellness – Keep fit and healthy with this 6 month wellness membership for use of the exercise pool and equipment. Donated by Sports Rehab and Professional Therapy Associates. Value is $180.

Guy’s Stuff – closes at 8:15 p.m.

Al’s Car Wash – Nothing is sharper than a spotlessly clean vehicle! Keep the car looking its best with 22 car wash tokens. Donated by Al’s Car Wash. Value is $154.

Al’s U-Stor-It – Stuffed? Consider clearing your space and storing your stuff with this $75 certificate. Donated by Al’s U-Stor-It. Value is $75. Expires December 31, 2012.

Chip Repair - Stop trouble in its tracks and get that windshield chip repaired with this certificate. Donated by Fas-Break. Value is $60.

Mickelson Tire, Inc. – Safety first when it comes to your tires! Always have good tires with this $100 gift certificate. Donated by Mickelson Tire, Inc. Value is $100. Expires December 31, 2012.

O’Reilly Auto Parts – Keep these two $25 certificates in your wallet for the next time you need a part for maintenance or repair. Donated by O’Reilly Auto Parts. Value is $50.

Rust’s Western Shed – Need new work boots or western wear? Shoe repair? You can do it all at Rust’s. Bid on this $150 gift certificate! Donated by Rust’s Western Shed. No cash back. Expires March 31, 2013. Value is $150.

Everyone’s Stuff - closes at 8:30 p.m.

Boyer River Gardens and Antiques – Enjoy garden fresh produce or browse the antiques at this rural Storm Lake business with a $100 gift certificate. Donated by Boyer River Gardens and Antiques. Value is $100.

Brown’s Shoe Fit – Take it from us, there’s nothing better than shoe shopping – unless it’s shoe shopping with a $75 gift certificate! Donated by Brown’s Shoe Fit. Value is $75.

Buckle – Shop conveniently downtown with this $50 certificate for the Buckle! Donated by the Buckle. Value is $50.

Buntrock-Salie Studios – You don’t need a special occasion to schedule a family photo sitting. Bid on this sitting and you’ll have a treasured keepsake! Donated by Buntrock-Salie Studios. Value is $75.

Colorize – Need specialty printing or advertising products? Bid on this $50 gift certificate and get started. Donated by Colorize. Value is $50.

Floor Care – Take care of your hard surface flooring with this quality floor care kit. Top it off with a Hope rug to protect your entryway! Donated by Loew’s Carpet One. Value is $80.

Fridley Theatres Half Price – Only pay half price at the movies! Purchase this package of 10 Buy One, Get One Free tickets for our local theatre! Donated by Fridley Theatres. Maximum value is $70.

Gardening Gala – Time to start thinking about your plantings for the spring. Bid on this package of a handcrafted cedar planter, $50 gift certificate to Rhoadside Blooming House and Rae Thompson would even do the planting for you! Once that is over, go out for lunch or supper with $25 to Martini’s and pick up some healthy snacks with $10 at the Daily Apple. Donated by Rae (Harrington ’71) Thompson. Total value is $125.

Headphones – Don’t disturb others – bid on this set of headphones for your iPod, iPhone or iPad! Donated by Verizon Wireless. Value is $50.

Julius Cleaners – Protect the investment in your clothes with a $25 certificate for dry cleaning. Donated by Julius Cleaners. Value is $25.

Melander’s – Use this $100 gift certificate towards the appliance, electronic or mattress you’ve been considering! Donated by Melander’s. Value is $100.

Metallic Print – Welcome spring into your house elegantly and timelessly with this metallic photographic print. Taken at a local garden by a local artist, this print is floral in nature and yet abstract, depending upon the distance in which it is viewed. The print is an original with no reproductions in circulation. Framed and matted with contemporary archival materials. Donated by local artist Jennifer Felton. Value is $125.

Monitor - Tired of that huge, hulking old computer monitor taking up space on your desk? Bid on this new Acer 17” flat screen monitor to give your eyes a break and more room! Donated by The Storm Lake Computer Shop. Value is $115.

Volcano Capsule Speaker – For handy, compact sound, bid on this volcano capsule speaker to plug into your phone, iPod PSP, iPod, PC or MP3 player. Donated by Verizon Wireless. Value is $40.

Treats – closes at 8:45 p.m.

China House – Enjoy great hot Chinese food for lunch or supper with this $25 China House certificate. Donated by China House Restaurant. Value is $25.

Lakeshore Family Restaurant – Breakfast, lunch or dinner? If you have this $100 gift certificate, you can enjoy all of the above! Donated by Lakeshore Family Restaurant. Value is $100.

Legacy Steakhouse –What a great excuse to go out and eat – you bid high on this $100 gift certificate! Donated by the Legacy Steakhouse. Value is $100.

Povitecia Bread – Be sure to be the high bidder on 12 loaves of sweet, nutty Povitecia bread handmade by Mary Drey. Donated by Mary (Robel ’76) Drey. Value is $100.

Subway – Have a party! Bid on three 3-foot party subs and feed the gang. Donated by Subway Restaurant. Value is $125.

Taco John’s – Indulge in a Six Pack and a Pound every month for a full year! Swing by and you have lunch or supper in a flash! Donated by the Storm Lake Taco John’s. Value is $115.

Travel – closes at 9 p.m.

Baymont Inn and Suites – A fun little getaway for you or your guests – stay a night in a suite at our local Baymont Inn and Suites if you are the high bid! Donated by Baymont Inn and Suites. Value is $100.

Cherokee Symphony – It’s such a short drive to hear the Cherokee Symphony! Bid on six tickets to the final concert of the season – the afternoon of April 22. Donated by the Cherokee Symphony Orchestra. Value is $60.

Sioux City Broadway Show – Bid on two tickets to a Broadway show – either April 1’s The Color Purple or April 15 Straight No Chaser at the beautiful Orpheum Theatre. Donated by the Sioux City Convention and Tourism Bureau. Value is $80-105.

Sioux City Symphony Orchestra - Use this voucher towards 2 tickets to a 2012 symphony concert at the beautiful Orpheum Theatre.  Expires December 15, 2012. Donated by the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra. Value is $50.

Super 8 Motel – Give yourself and your guests some extra privacy with a night’s stay at our local Super 8! Donated by the Super 8 Motel. Value is $65.

Ladies Stuff – closes at 9 p.m.

About Kneads (Angel) – Splurge on yourself and bid on this 30 minute massage with Angel Grieme! Donated by About Kneads/Angel Grieme. Value is $30. Expires 6/30/2012.

About Kneads (Rhonda) – Be the high bidder so you can relax with this 30 minute massage with Rhonda Wempe! Donated by About Kneads/Rhonda Wempe. Value is $30.

Picnic/Metro Basket – Take home this Metro Basket insulated tote with metal frame and handles for your next outing. They’ve included matching paper plates for dessert and lunch so you can eat in style! Donated by Buena Vista Stationery and Printing. Value is $60.

Tips to Toes – Set aside a full hour and feel your cares being massaged away. Bid on this one hour massage! Donated by Tips to Toes Nail Salon. Value is $50. Expires January 2013.

The Touch Above – Total pampering! Bid on this basket with Awapuhi hair products AND a $60 certificate towards products or services. Donated by The Touch Above Salon. Value is $180.

Trendue Basket – You will feel like a princess if you take home this basket of Aveda hair care, skin care and body care products. It’s yours only if your bid is high enough! Donated by The Trendue Salon and Spa in Ida Grove. Value is $160.

Trendue Spa Pamper Package – Take a short drive to Ida Grove for this pampering package including a treatment spa facial, spa pedicure and shampoo and style. What a great way to spend the day! Donated by The Trendue Salon and Spa in Ida Grove. Value is $105.

Paxtons’ Chest of Chance:

$10 Honey Kissed Pizza coupons
Holiday lighted houses from Ace Hardware
Fabulous jewelry – we have it, we’re not telling yet!