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LIVE AUCTION
PEDAL TRACTOR PLUS – Your little one will want to have a tractor just like Dad or Grandpa! If your family is “green,” be sure to bid on this classic pedal tractor tonight. As a bonus, add this disc chisel that fits right on the tractor. Donated by Hultgren Implement Incorporated and Tom ’82 and Kris Snyder. Value is $355.

BEAUTIFUL BOUQUETS – You can look forward to fresh flowers every month for the next year with this package of a $25 bouquet each month for a year! Be sure to be the high bidder. Donated by Hoffman’s Flower Shop/Helen Bosley ’51. Value is $300.

VACATION WITH VERA - Sugar Bowl's top selling Vera Bradley Java Blue luggage is a traveler's dream! DuPont Teflon coated with a limited lifetime warranty. This luggage will stand the test of time. This package includes a 21" wheel-a-board and rolling tote. Donated by the Sugar Bowl Gift Shop. Total value is $380.

COASTER BIKE – Explore your feminine side with this darling pink coaster bike with hand brake. Soon it will be spring and you’ll want to be outdoors on this quality bike. We also have a $20 Lakeshore Cyclery certificate for accessories or maintenance. Donated by Maggie Martinez. Value is $200.

GO BEAVERS! – Cheer on the Buena Vista University Beavers for the 2010/11 athletic season with two season passes. There’s also a BVU stadium seat for your comfort, and the bookstore has a BVU coffee mug for you! Donated by the BVU Athletic Department and the Lehnus Campus bookstore. Total value is $245.

ADVENTURELAND ADVENTURE – Take a road trip to Altoona and enjoy 4 tickets to the Adventureland Park. We have $50 in gas Scrip to get you there, and $50 in Applebee’s certificates. Donated by United for Kids and Adventureland. Total trip value is $240.

SNYDER SMOKED MEATS – Your party will be a hit if you have Mark Snyder take care of the meat. Bid on this package of 20 pounds of delicious smoked pork loin and Mark’s homemade barbeque sauce for your next event. (Cannot be used during May 2010.) Donated by Mark ’73 and Quita Snyder. Value is $250.

PANTHER PACKAGE – Don’t miss a single minute of Panther athletics during the 2010-11 school year! Bid on this package that includes a family athletic pass for conference competitions AND a basket of spirit wear to show your Panther Pride at the games. There’s tees, polos and sweats (can exchange for your desired sizes). Go Panthers! Donated by the St. Mary’s Athletic Boosters. Value is $220.

THE MOOSE – If you want to reach a demographic of 18-60 years with a 50/50 male and female mix, bid on this package. Purchase thirty 30 second ads on our local country station – KKIA. Donated by Storm Lake Radio. Value is $300.

GODFATHER’S PIZZA – It’s a once-a-month treat for you and the family! Close the kitchen and enjoy a fresh, hot Godfather’s Pizza large pizza each month for one year if you have the high bid! Bid high! Donated by Godfather’s Pizza. Value is $200.

GETAWAY BY THE LAKE – Have family or friends coming to town, or just want to enjoy King’s Pointe’s hospitality yourself? Bid on this fun package of a night’s stay and four waterpark passes. (Excludes July 3-6, September 4-5 and December 31. Expires March 1, 2011.) Donated by King’s Pointe. Value is $205.

TURKEY TIME – Plan for your big cookout, class reunion, graduation, etc., with 75 pounds of fresh turkey fillets. Everyone loves the local favorite – turkey fillet sandwiches! Be the high bidder and it’s turkey time for you. Purchaser must redeem certificates by June 27, 2010. Donated by Lenhart Brothers, Inc./Pat ’77 and Mike ’78 Lenhart. Value is $210. (Expires June 25, 2010.)

EMAGINE THE PORTRAITS – With this $300 gift certificate from Emagination Gallery, you can plan a senior sitting, family sitting, child sitting and prints! Use this towards your purchase for a portrait you will treasure. Donated by Emagination Gallery. Value is $300.

SECURITY BANK SAVINGS – Save up your investment for a year! Be the high bidder on this $250 certificate of deposit with an outstanding 8 percent interest rate! Donated by Security Trust and Savings Bank. Value at time of purchase is $250.

ZOO GETAWAY – Eventually the snow will melt and you’ll be ready for a road trip to the Omaha Zoo! Bid on four adult passes. Not valid Thanksgiving or Christmas Day. Expires December 31, 2010. Then stay in the luxurious Omaha Embassy Suites—La Vista/Hotel and Conference Center. The hotel certificate is for a weekend overnight stay for a king or 2 queen suite, full cooked-to-order breakfast and 2 hour managers’ reception.  We also have $20 in Wal-Mart gas cards for your travels. Donated by the Omaha Embassy Suites - La Vista/Hotel and Conference Center, Henry Doorly Zoo and Wal-Mart. Value is $230.

WINE TASTING – Host an elegant wine tasting party at your home for up to 20 people and let hosts Dan and Gina Hartman do the work. You’ll enjoy a variety of popular wines and a meat and cheese tray. Donated by Dan and Gina Hartman. Value is $200.

FRAME YOUR FACE – Check out the latest beautiful styles in eyeglass frames at Vision Care. If you are the high bidder for this certificate towards frames, you are on your way for a new, updated look! Donated by Vision Care Associates, P.C. Value is $200.

KAYL ADS – Promote your business’s latest and greatest offerings with thirty 30 second commercials. The target demographic is 25-60 year old listeners with 60 percent female listeners. Donated by Storm Lake Radio. Value is $300.

FITNESS AND HEALTH FRENZY – It’s not too late to make a resolution for health and fitness. Bid on this single annual membership and invest in your health! Donated by BVRMC Fitness and Health Center. Value is $380.

NEW MOTORING TO THE MOTHERHOUSE – Plan to take your family for a special weekend in Historic Dubuque with the Sisters of the Presentation! Sr. Donna and Sr. Josita and the Presentations invite you and your family (up to 6 people) to spend a weekend lodging at the Motherhouse’s guest rooms with meals provided. See the historic abbeys and monasteries, Clarke College, Loras College and more. Sr. Josita can be your tour guide! Donated by the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Value is priceless.

SURF, TURF & YOUR FAVORITE DESSERT - Chairs Dan and Amy Jones would like to treat up to 6 guests at their home for a delicious meal of steak, seafood and your favorite dessert.  Put in your dessert order when you book the party and Dan and Amy will pull together all the details for an enjoyable evening of food and fellowship.  Value is priceless.

MEAT MARKET – A gift everyone will love – bid on this $500 Fareway gift card to use at the famous meat counter in their new store. Fill the deep freeze or host a party with fresh meat! Donated by Bryan Baumhover and Jeff Leyden. Value is $500.

REDO MY ROOM – It’s time to redecorate a room and you have no clue! Bid on this package that includes a one-hour in-home consultation with Kathy Sorbe. Then Diane Fulcher can paint your moderate-sized room with Vista Paints all with one little high bid from you! There’s also a $75 Signature HomeStyles so you can choose your accents, and a tan and cream woven rug from Floors, Etc. Donated by Elements by K. Sorbe, Diane Fulcher, Shelly Keiser, Floors, Etc., and Vista Paints. Total package value is $405.

NEW - FAMILY ELITE JAZZ – Either as a couple or as a family, enjoy the January 2011 Cherokee Jazz Festival as Elite ticketholders! You will enjoy dinner, admittance to the participating bars and the performers’ site entrance. It’s a wonderful weekend of jazz just a few miles away! Donated by the Cherokee Chamber of Commerce Jazz Festival organizers. Value is $500.

PREMIERE PARKING – How great it would be to NOT have to search for a parking place? Bid upon a reserved parking slot right outside of the gym doors for you and/or your student. Your timeframe is August 1, 2010-July 31, 2011. The sign is yours to keep when the year is over. Donated by St. Mary’s and Commercial Sign and Design. Value is priceless.

TELL IT IN THE TIMES – Put your message out in The Storm Lake Times with this full page of advertising. What better way to spread the word about your new product or upcoming promotion? Bid high. Donated by John ’68 and Art ’75 Cullen. Value is $780.

WEEDS GO AWAY – Prepare for the planting season if you are the high bidder on 50 gallons of Round Up Weather MAX and keep the pesky weeds away. Watch those crops grow! Bid high to take it home. Donated by Craig Lamoureux ‘83/Monsanto. Value is $1,950.

MARITIME MAGIC – If you are the high bidder, you can own this beautiful hand-crafted wooden Bob’s Special canoe.  What better way to enjoy beautiful Storm Lake this summer than in a peaceful canoe? This canoe is 16 feet long and 60 feet wide and is lake and stream ready. Bid high! Anonymous donation. Value is $7,000.

SR. MARGARET ALLEY – Want to honor Sr. Mary Margaret Donnelly, PBVM? Hold your bidding paddle high for a $100 donation and the alley will continue to be named for our beloved unique Sr. Margaret! Donated by St. Mary’s Parish and School. Value is priceless.

KNOLOGY MEDIA – Your home can be the center of information (if you live in the service area) with this great bundled package from Knology. Bid on 6 months’ phone, high-speed internet and cable service right now, right here at the ball. Donated by Knology. Value is $835.

GROUP GOLF – Put together a group of up to eight people to enjoy Kansas City’s Grand Summit Golf and Country Club for two days of golfing on a championship 18-hole course. You can also use the pools, athletic center or tennis courts. Check them out at www.grandsummitgolfcc.com. Donated by Charlie and Mary Beth (Fitzpatrick ’68) Mahon. Value is $880.

GOLD!!!!! – It’s the latest investment trend – pure gold. If you are the high bidder, you can take home this 1 ounce Canadian Maple Leaf coin, made of 99.9 percent pure gold. These coins are produced by the Royal Canadian mint and are the official bullion of Canada. Buy it for an investment or buy it for your coin collection – only if you have the high bid. Donated by Robert ’55 and Mary Ann LeMay. Value is approximately $1,100.

PIZZA HUT PLEASURE – Sometimes it’s just easier to order a pizza! Take a break from the kitchen with two large pizzas each month for an entire year! Your kids will love it. Donated by the Storm Lake Pizza Hut Restaurant. Value is $460.

HY-VEE GROCERIES – Just think how many groceries you can take home with this $500 shopping card from your Storm Lake Hy-Vee. You can use this towards groceries, pharmacy, wine and liquor – anything the store offers. Be the high bidder and stock up. Donated by the Storm Lake Hy-Vee/Kerry Sherlock. Value is $500.

SR DONNA CHEERING SECTION – Sr. Donna may not be teaching at St. Mary’s, but she’s still riled up for the Fightin’ Irish! Hold your bidding paddles high to donate so that Sister can go to Indiana this fall! Donated by Steve ’65 and Diane Hamilton. Value is priceless.

PILOT-TRIBUNE PAGE – They can’t miss your message when you blast it on a full page newspaper ad! Have your marketing message for your firm ready for the public with this ad. Only the high bidder will enjoy this advertisement. Expires December 31, 2010. Donated by The Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune. Value is $900.

SEED CORN FOR ST. MARY’S – As you are planning our spring planting, be sure to include seed corn from the auction. We have 4 bags of 5211 GS SMARTSTAX Great Lakes Hybrids seed corn for you! It’s 103 day relative maturity, for the record. Bid high! Donated by Colby Smith ’02 and Great Lakes Hybrids. Value is $1,450.

BOJI, BOATS & BURGERS - Spend an afternoon relaxing on the shores of Lake Okoboji with the Lenhart's.  Tour the lakes or enjoy water sports.  Bring friends and/or the family (up to 10 people) and enjoy an afternoon of boating then top it off with burgers.  Donated by Ned & Deb Lenhart. Value is priceless.

STAY AND DINE WITH THE WILD ROSE – It’s just a short drive away to enjoy the Emmetsburg Wild Rose Resort and Casino. They have generously donated a night’s stay in the hotel and a $50 restaurant gift certificate, as well as a gift basket of Wiild Rose items.  Donated by the Wild Rose Resort and Casino. Total value is $270.

GRADUATION IN ONE BID  – Here’s your graduation party (or other important life event) in a package! We have two full sheet cakes, three 3-foot party subs, $50 towards announcements/invitations and a 3’ x 8’ photo paper banner (up to 2 pictures) to put you well on your way to celebrate! Donated by Page’s Storm Lake Bakery, Colorize, Subway Restaurant and Holton Custom Signs. Total package value is $315.

BUILD-A-VACATION – Your options are wide open with this $100 gift certificate to use at any Best Western – no expiration date! We also have $150 in VISA Scrip to use towards airline tickets, attraction entrance fees  or other travel expenses. And there’s $40 in One Stop Shop certificates for your gas to get you to that destination. Donated by Wayne and Karen Pickhinke, Cherry Corner Insurance Agency, and the One Stop Stop. Value is $290.

SHOPPING SPREE – Get a snazzy new outfit for spring or Easter if you have this $200 gift certificate to shop right in town at Osweiler’s. Shop, and you’ll be home in minutes! - But only if you have the high bid. Donated by Osweiler’s Storm Lake Fashion Center. Value is $200.

YARD TLC – Give your landscaping a treat with this $200 certificate towards goods or services at Mike’s Lawn Service. Plant some bushes or have Mike’s treat your lawn or mow. Bid high! Donated by Mike’s Lawn Service. Value is $200.

NEW! OKOBOJI SAILING - Set sail with St. Mary's alumnus Ryne Paterson on Lake Okoboji this summer. Enjoy a four hour cruise aboard this large sailboat with your group of 4. As this boat has a galley and grill, you will enjoy a burger cookout dinner and a relaxing cruise! Donated by Ryne '05 and Jess Paterson. Value is priceless.

COCKTAILS AND CONVERSATIONS WITH THE COACH – Celebrate a 2010-11 Panther victory with Coach Brad and Kay Wilkening at their home! Following a Friday night home game, keep the Black and White spirit alive with a cocktail party for up to 8 people and savor beverages and appetizers and relax.  Free transportation from the St. Mary’s gym to the Wilkening home. Donated by Brad and Kay Wilkening. Value is priceless.

TOTAL CONCEPT INDULGENCE – Every woman will want to take home this package that includes an animal print Kathy Van Zeeland Purse, Kenneth Cole wallet, toasted hazelnut beanpod candle, an OPI polish set, lotions and a certificate for 100 tanning minutes. Donated by Total Concept Salon and Day Spa. Total value is $235.

ORPHEUM GETAWAY – Make it a date and bid on two tickets to either Avenue Q in April (mature audiences) or Cats in May at the beautiful Orpheum Theatre. We also have a $100 VISA card to go towards the hotel room of your choice so you don’t have to drive back late at night! Donated by Dcn. Mark and Dawn Prosser and the Sioux City Convention and Tourism Bureau. Value is $200.

CAROLINA CHICKADEE – Everyone is ready for spring. Here’s a touch of spring that is perfect for any home. Hanging on your wall, it will provide a touch of spring all year long. Drawn by a local artist specifically for the ball, this original artwork of a Carolina chickadee is photo realistic. Professionally matted and framed, it is a must-have, especially when you notice the bird and dried teasel create a subtle cross. Created and donated by Jennifer Felton. Value is $250.

WESTLINKS  - We promise that spring and summer ARE coming and you will want to hit the links at the beautiful West Links Golf Course. Bid upon this family season membership for some healthy fun in the fresh air. Donated by Paul and Donna Koth. Value is $225.

COOKIES, COOKIES, COOKIES – Keep your kitchen spotless, but enjoy home-made, home-baked cookies. Bid on a whole batch of cookies every month for one year – just for you! (But you could share.) Donated by Catering on Fifth/Cindy Molgaard. Value is $390.

KARATE KUDOS – Kudos to you for involving your student in karate! Bid on this package to get either two of your children, your child and a friend or your child and yourself into a karate program. This package gives you two months of karate instruction plus two uniforms to get you started. Donated by Universal Kenpo and Karate Dojos. Value is $200.

MEDIACOM – Nothing is worse than waiting for websites to load on your computer. Relax at the computer for a change and enjoy high-speed Internet for six months if you bid on this service package. Donated by MediaCom. Value is $275.

NORTHWEST BONDS – Take care of your child, grandchild, godchild or yourself with a secure investment of savings bonds. Bid high to take this home! Donated by Northwest Bank. Value at maturity will be $300.

KePADRE ADS – Reach your Spanish-speaking potential customers with this package of forty 30 second commercials in this package! Bid high and reach this growing demographic. Donated by Storm Lake Radio. Value is $300.

MONTHLY BOZ WELLZ DATE – Make a date for lunch or supper every month for the two of you with this punch card from Boz Wellz. It’s a great excuse to go out and let Cindy do the cooking for you. Limit of $30 per visit. Donated by Boz Wellz Restaurant. Value is $360.

SILENT AUCTION
Travel
Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad – Make a summer getaway with four coach tickets for the Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad and go back in time! (Not valid on Pufferbilly Days or during October weekends.) We also have $30 in Casey’s Scrip for gas to get you there. Donated by the Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad and United for Kids. Value is $95.

BV Community Theatre – Make it a date with four tickets to the Buena Vista County Community Theatre’s summer production in Alta. Sure to be a hit. Value is $40.

Cherokee Community Theatre – Enjoy live theatre? Spoil yourself with three season passes (3 annual productions) for the Cherokee Community Theatre. Donated by the Cherokee Community Theatre/Cherokee Main Street Pharmacy. Value is $90.

Cherokee Rodeo – Saddle up the family for a trip to the rodeo with two adult and 5 children’s tickets for the June 3, 4 or 5 rodeo. When you’ve worked up an appetite, head to the Gasthaus for lunch or supper with $60 in gift certificates. Donated by the Cherokee Chamber of Commerce and the Gasthaus. Value is $160.

Cherokee Symphony – Enjoy the Cherokee Symphony Orchestra’s Young Artists concert Sunday, April 18 with four tickets! Donated by the Cherokee Symphony Orchestra. Value is $40.

Hannah Marie Inn – Enjoy the beautiful Hannah Marie Inn’s Enchanting Safari or the Northwoods Hideaway guest room for one night with this certificate. Let Mary be your host. Donated by Hannah Marie Inn. Value is $100.

Pampered Pets – Be sure your cat or dog is safe and sound with this 3-day weekend stay for one animal. Certificate expires March 30, 2011. Donated by Lake Animal Hospital. Value is $35.

Sioux City Musketeers – Enjoy the fast action of hockey with these four tickets to a Musketeers’ game – options are either April 2 or April 3, 2010.  Donated by the Sioux City Musketeers. Value is $50.

Sioux City Symphony Orchestra – Enjoy a “Night With the Stars” Saturday, April 10 in the beautiful Orpheum Theatre listening to Beethoven, Rimsky-Korsakov and Holst with these two tickets. Donated by the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra. Value is $60.

New! Super 8 – Have the relatives or friends come see you for a weekend and let them stay at the Super 8! Bid on one night’s stay. Donated by the Storm Lake Super 8. Value is $60.

New! Baymont Inn and Suites – Bid on a night’s stay in a regular non-smoking room for your favorite guest. Donated by Baymont Inn and Suites. Value is $75.

Guys’ Stuff
Al’s Car Wash – Your car begs to be squeaky-clean. Bid on $150 in car wash tokens and sparkle! Donated by Al’s Car Wash. Value is $150.

American Concrete – When spring gets here and you are eyeing that concrete project, be sure to have this certificate for 2 yards of concrete. Donated by American Concrete. Value is $175.

Bud Package – Your favorite Budweiser fan will want this package for his Man Cave! Take home a Bud beach chair, antique beer case and Budweiser sign. Donated by Chuck Wittenburg Distributing. Value is $150.

Chip Repair – If your windshield suffers a chip, repair it economically with this certificate. Donated by Fas-Break Windshield Repair and Auto Glass. Value is $60.

Graham Tire – Time to look at the shape of your ties. If you need service or products, bid on this $50 gift certificate. Donated by Graham Tire. Value is $50.

Honda – Plan for your next purchase of a warm-weather or cold-weather vehicle or related accessory with this $75 gift certificate. Donated by Storm Lake Honda. Value is $75.

Legacy of IH Print – Reminisce about the different styles of IH tractors over the years with this great horizontal framed and matted print. Donated by Vetter Equipment. Value is $199.

Mickelson Tire – Get the car in tip-top shape for the warmer weather with this $100 gift certificate. Donated by Mickelson Tire, Inc.

O’Reilly’s Auto Parts – You never know when you will need it, so keep $50 in O’Reilly’s Auto Parts gift certificates in your wallet for the next repair or replacement.

Rasmussen Ford – Enjoy this great gift bag of Rasmussen items - a blanket roll, t-shirt, tote bag and lunch bag with bottled water. Oh, and a $100 certificate to use at Rasmussen Ford for whatever your automotive needs! Value is $195.

Rust’s Western Shed – If it’s time to replace your workboots, or you are interested in western boots and apparel, bid on this gift certificate. Donated by Rust’s Western Shed. Value is $150.

Screwdriver Set – Keep an extra set of screwdrivers in the office, camper or boat. Donated by Arnold Motor Supply. Value is $25.

Toy Field Cultivator – This is for the little guys. This toy field cultivator fits right on any John Deere Pedal tractor for realistic farm play! Donated by Tom ’82 and Kris Snyder. Value is $125.

Everyone’s Stuff
Al’s U-Stor-It – Banish clutter and bid on $75 in certificates towards storage units at Al’s U-Stor-It.

Amana Microwave – If it’s time for a new microwave for the home, office, dorm or vacation home, bid on this quality Amana product. Donated by Erickson’s Maytag. Value is $170.

Atlas Massages – Set aside time for two half hour massage appointments with these certificates and say, ahhhh! Donated by Drs. Dan and Christy Heitman/Atlas Orthogonal Chiropractic Clinic. Value is $60.

Banner – Your decorations will really stand out with this 3’ x 8’ paper party banner with up to two photos. Congratulate your graduate, host a shower, anniversary or birthday party. Donated by Holton Signs. Value is $70.

Barn Quilt – Hang it inside or outside, this barn quilt will add color and nostalgia to your home. Donated by Sara Carlson. Value is $110.

Brown’s Shoe Store – Need new quality shoes for work, workouts or hangin’ out? Bid on $70 in gift certificates from Brown’s. Value is $70.

Boyer River Certificate – Check out a great new place to browse, enjoy and shop. Pick up some home-grown vegetables or a one-of-a-kind antique with this $100 certificate. Donated by Boyer River Gardens and Antiques. Value is $100.

Bunn Coffeemaker – Coffee in a snap – if you are the high bidder on this Bunn Coffeemaker. Donated by Bomgaars. Value is $100.

Buntrock-Salie Sitting – ‘Round the family together for a cherished family portrait with this gift certificate for a sitting. Donated by Buntrock-Salie Studios. Value is $75.

Christina Kjar Photography – It’s time to have a treasured photo of the whole gang! Bid on this family sitting. Donated by Christina Kjar Photography. Value is $125.

Coke Pendulum Clock – Coke lovers and outdoorspeople will want to have this Coca-Cola brand clock in their home! Donated by Chesterman Bottling Company. Value is $150.

Daydreaming Massage – Visit Cameo Beauty Salon for a Daydreaming one hour massage to really relax. Donated by Daydreaming Massage. Value is $45.

Emagination Gallery – You have $100 to use towards your upcoming family, senior or child sitting and/or portraits. Donated by Emagination Gallery. Value is $100.

Floor Care Kit – Protect your floors with this Breast Cancer Awareness entryway mat and a floor care kit. Donated by Loew’s Carpet One. Value is $50.

Fridley Theatres – Plan for a summer of movies! Purchase this package of 20 certificates so you can buy a ticket to your favorite movie and get one free – half price tickets! Donated by Fridley Theatres. Value is approximately $140. (Not valid for 3D attractions.)

Garden Angel – This little angel has long been a favorite on the silent auction, so bid high if you want it in your garden when the snow melts! Donated by Country Critters ‘N Things. Value is $30.

Gardening Guru – Let Rae Thompson help you with your spring planting. She is donating $60 in Jones’ Nursery certificates and will help you with up to 4 hours of labor. She’ll consult with you, plant, shop and even bring fertilizer and potting soil. Certificates expire June 30, 2010. We also have a gardening basket from Jones Nursery that includes clogs, rain gauge, watering can and Miracle Gro. Donated by Rae (Harrington ’71) Thompson and Jones Nursery. Value is $195.

Impulse Dance Academy – Sign up your child for dance lessons at the newest studio in town! Either use all three $50 certificates, or split them up between three budding dancers for registration and/or tuition. Donated by Impulse Dance Academy. Value is $150.

Entryway rug – Put this brown, blue and white 20” x 25” woven rug at your door! Donated by Floors, Etc. Value is $25.

Landgraf Photography – Need a picture of the kids? Bid on this package for a basic portrait sitting and $50 off of your order. Donated by Tanya Landgraf. Value is $75.

Lap Quilt – With Iowa’s cold temps, you could use a warm hand-made lap quilt in fall colors! Snuggle up with this and enjoy! Donated by Pam Tidemann. Value is $75.

Last Supper – You can’t purchase a quality piece of work like this! Leo Overmohle spent countless hours carving out each intricate detail of this framed Last Supper wall hanging. Bid high to take this beauty home – he’s not making another one! Donated by Leo Overmohle. Value is priceless.

Mantle clock – Put this beautiful mantle clock in your home or office for a classic touch. Donated by BV Stationery and Printing. Value is $55.

Melander’s – If you are eyeing a new appliance, be sure to be the high bidder on this $100 gift certificate to go towards your purchase! Donated by Melander’s/Larry and Carol Garrison.

Orange woven rug – Bid on this 28” x 55” woven rug and brighten up your room! Donated by Floors, Etc. Value is $40.

Panther rug – Be the high bidder on this 26” x 51” black and white rug. Donated by Floors, Etc. Value is $45.

Piano tuning – Protect the investment in your instrument with regular tuning, courtesy of David Hinners. Donated by Dave’s Piano Service. Value is $85.

Sound Sleeping – Get a good night’s sleep with this package including a cervical support pillow, leg pillow and cover. Donated by Meylor Chiropractic. Value is $85.

Supertooth – If you must use your cell phone while you travel, take along this Supertooth hands-free speaker that mounts to your sun visor. It also converts text to speech! Donated by Verizon Wireless. Value is $100.

Tiffany Coke Clock – Bring a little tiffany style and a little Coke into your home or office with this clock. Donated by Chesterman Bottling Company. Value is $50.

Vacuum – Pick up that mess with this handy Panasonic canister vacuum. Great for RVs and apartments also. Donated by Williams Water Works. Value is $130.

Visit from Santa! – Santa has arranged to visit one lucky family’s home on Christmas morning! He of course will know your child’s name and what they want for Christmas. Rob Smith will be happy to make contact with Santa for this special visit. Value is priceless.

Walgreens – Use this gift certificate for shopping at the pharmacy, cosmetics, grocery or photo counter – anywhere in the store. Donated by Walgreens. Value is $25.

Woven rug  – This black, white and green  26” x 49” woven rug is just what you need! Donated by Floors, Etc. Value is $40.

Treats
Coffee Lovers’ Basket – If you really love good coffee, be sure you are the high bidder for this great basket full of goodies! Donated by Grand Central Coffee Station/John ’84 and Karen Keenan. Value is $100.

Crossroads – Take the short drive south to Early and enjoy a hearty meal at the Crossroads Restaurant! Bid on this $100 gift certificate. Value is $100.

I Don’t Like to Cook Package – Then don’t cook. Bid on $25 from China House, $25 from Domino’s, $50 from Martini’s and $20 from Plaza Mexico. Total value is $170.

KFC Dinners – Keep these 8 coupons in your wallet so you can buy supper at a moment’s notice. Bid on eight 8-piece chicken dinners. Donated by KFC. Value is $175.

Kristi’s Kandies – Give one as a gift and keep one for yourself and enjoy great handmade candy like fudge, mints and cordials with two $50 certificates. Donated by Kristi’s Kandies and Heirlooms. Value is $100.

Legacy Steakhouse – Here’s an item that brings in many bids each year – bid on this $100 gift certificate for the Legacy Steakhouse and treat yourself!

Lakeshore Family Restaurant – you can take the whole family out to breakfast after church (or lunch!) with this $100 gift certificate. Donated by Lakeshore Family Restaurant.

McDonald’s Meals – Take the whole office, your class or the team out for a quick bite this spring. Bid on this package of 20 Extra Value Meals from the Storm Lake, Denison or Onawa McDonald’s Restaurant. Certificates expire May 31, 2010. Value is $130.

Potato Salad – Don’t bother peeling all of those potatoes – let Mike Ortmann bring you a quart of his homemade potato salad each month for a year! Value is $75.

Poveticia Bread – Satisfy your sweet tooth with this certificate for 12 loaves of sweet, nutty poveticia bread! Take your first loaf home tonight. Donated by Mary (Robel ’76) Drey. Value is $100.

Taco John’s – Enjoy West Mex for lunch or supper every month! Bid on this package for a 6 pack and a pound every month for a year. Donated by Taco John’s. Value is $115.

Villager Restaurant – Stop in the Villager after church for lunch or supper and take the whole family with $100 in gift certificates! Donated by the Villager Restaurant. Value is $100.

Wine – That’s a lot of wine – 3 liters! Be the high bid and take this huge bottle of Robert Mondavi  Vinetta home! Donated by Ned ’85 and Deb Lenhart. Value is $60.

New! Wine and Chocolate - Take home this basket with Santa Maria wine from the Carroll winery, a corkscrew and Ghiradelli chocolate. A real treat! Donated by the Santa Maria Winery. Value is $40.

Sports
Baseball Lessons – Take your choice of fielding, hitting or pitching baseball lessons for two one-hour sessions with Buena Vista Baseball Coach Steve Eddie. Value is $80.

Culligan Water – hydrate after the workout with a cold bottle of pure, refreshing water. Bid on 2 cases of Culligan bottled water. Value is $30.

Golf Package - Be ready for the golfing season at Sunrise Pointe Golf Course with this $50 gift certificate, a golf umbrella, insulated tote bag, insulated lunch bag, coasters, golf tees, golf caps and golf balls. Donated by Stacey Eddie, State Farm Insurance and Sunrise Pointe.  Total value is $150.

Hinrich Basketball – Take home this autographed basketball, signed by Chicago Bulls guard and former Bishop Heelan player Kirk Hinrich. Donated by Mary Estelle Cole. Value is priceless.

Lake Creek Golf – Enjoy a beautiful golf course right here. Bid on this package of two 18 holes (no cart) as soon as summer arrives! Donated by Lake Creek Country Club. Value is $85.

NYFL – Sign up your own athlete or sponsor a player to play in this year’s Northwest Youth Football League. There’s also a youth t-shirt and shorts for your future gridiron great. Donated by Jim and Patti Demers. Value is $75.

Panther Barstool – Be the highest bid if you want to take home this one-of-a-kind barstool hand-painted exclusively for St. Mary’s Panther fans! Donated by Mick Polich (husband of Mary Beth Andrews-Polich ’73). Value is priceless.

Panther Pitching – Have your potential pitcher participate in a 2-hour intense pitching coaching session one-on-one with Panther Baseball Coach Ryan Berg. He will have Coach Berg’s undivided attention! Value is priceless.

Sailboat Serenity – Enjoy a relaxing sailboat ride for up to 5 people on beautiful Storm Lake with Dr. Scott Wulfekuhler. Value is priceless.

Silk Screen Ink – Do you need some team t-shirts, or want to purchase spirit items from the retail shop? Bid on this certificate to use towards your purchase. Donated by Silk Screen Ink. Value is $175.

Storm Lake Bowl – Get a little indoors exercise with this $30 certificate. Donated by Storm Lake Bowl.

Wellness membership – Get in shape or keep in shape with this 6-month wellness membership. Donated by Sports Rehab and Professional Therapy Associates. Value is $180.

New! A Season to Remember Package – Own a piece of history - first ever team in St. Mary’s history to go undefeated in the regular basketball season. The St. Mary’s boys’ team was Northwest Conference Champs and CYO Tournament champs, ranked as high as second in the State of Iowa. Take home a framed team photo taken by St. Mary’s senior Molly Schwartz, autographed ball signed by the team and a conference champs t-shirt. Value is priceless.

New! Anytime Fitness – Get toned and fit for the summer season with this three-month membership at Anytime Fitness! Donated by Anytime Fitness, Storm Lake. Value is $150.

New! Curves – Get started in your route to fitness with this certificate for an activation fee and one month of membership! Donated by the Storm Lake Curves. Value is $235.

Women’s Stuff
About Kneads Massage – Let Rhonda Wempe help you relax with this half-hour massage certificate. Donated by About Kneads/Rhonda Wempe. Value is $30.

All Kids Basket – A fun basket for your little ones with these Biosilk products – shampoo, conditioner, bubble bath, detangler, hand towels, wash cloths and bath toys. Donated by The Cutting Edge Design. Value is $100.

Arbonne Aromatherapy – Indulge with this package of quality Arbonne aromatherapy products if you have the high bid. Donated by Terry (Johnson ’74) Foell. Value is $70.

Arbonne Fragrance  – Only the high bidder will enjoy the wonderful scent of this Arbonne fragrance set. Donated by Terry (Johnson ’74) Foell. Value is $105.

Party Package for Three – It’s a girls’ spa day if you are the high bidder on this package for three for a basic pedicure, manicure and facial for each! Certificate expires February 3, 2011. Donated by the Faust Institute of Cosmetology. Value is $90.

Plant – Bring the green into your home or office with this green plant if you are the high bidder. Donated by Joyce’s Greenery. Value is $50.

Serenity Massage – Don’t stop at 30 minutes – enjoy a full hour massage and unwind. Donated by Serenity Salon and Spa. Value is $50.

Tips to Toes – Get your feet sandal-ready with a relaxing pedicure at the Tips to Toes salon if you have the high bid. Value is $35.

Touch Above – Time to pamper yourself with this basket that includes a TheraPearl pack for hot and cold therapy, a 3-in-1 candle that is also a moisturizer and massage oil, lotion, certificate for a half hour massage and a $60 gift certificate for products or services at Touch Above. Total value is $135.

Varenhorst Fabrics – Stock up on fabric or purchase home décor items with this $100 gift certificate from Varenhorst Fabrics. Value is $100.

Wreaths – Double your decorating fun with two wreaths for your home. Donated by Ace Hardware. Value is $80.

Freshwater Pearl Necklace – Take home this 16” freshwater pearl and flower Picasso stone necklace and matching earrings. Donated by Designs by Celia. Value is $50.

Turquoise Triple Strand – Bid on this gorgeous three-strand 18” turquoise necklace and matching earrings with Arizona turquoise. Donated by Designs by Celia. Value is $125.

Chest of Chance
2 coffee mugs from ProBuild
$5 Honey Kissed Pizza certificate
20 Extra Value meal certificates – expires May 31, 2010
4- $25 gift certificates to use towards purchases from the Scrip inventory box – courtesy of the St.   Mary’s Scrip Board
10” Dairy Queen cake certificate
Hand lotion from Peach Blossom
Mr. Movies 10 rent one, get one free certificates
Tastefully Simple bread board, beer bread and rhubarb strawberry jam from Janet Stremel
Uniform Shop – two $10 certificates
Northwest Communications blanket and pop-up chair