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1. Large Hanging Baskets
Welcome the summer and decorate the deck with these two extra–large
purple and cream hanging petunia baskets. Enjoy the blooms all
season long.
Donated by: PHP Decorating Committee
Value: $175
2. Be Prepared
Obstacles have been known to hinder the best-laid plans - especially if windy
season hits big time while you are going for an outing. It’s not unusual
for one of our trees to fall across the road, so don’t be caught without
your own Husquarna chainsaw - #455 Rancher – 18” bar chainsaw,
100–piece accessory kit, plus extra chain.
Donated by: Edge Construction Supply Company
The Rick Thomas family
Value: $595
3. Brass TP Holder
This is the perfect addition to that northwest lodge powder room.
A “Pompeian and verdigris patina Brass Squirrel T.P.
Holder,” 9”w x 8”d x 12”h. Bound to
have everyone talking after their trip to the loo…
Donated by: Travis and Dori Brown
R. Alan Brown Interiors
Value: $350
| 4. Go Zags! |
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Nearly impossible to get,
two prime center-section, lower-level tickets for the Gonzaga
Zags! The lucky bidders will get to see the game of their
choice in the McCarthy arena (the new Kennel). Once the schedule
is determined, your game can be requested.
Donated by: Don and Deana Monson
Value: Only two determined fans can say! |
| 5. A Priest Lake Afternoon
Experience to Remember |
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The lucky couple who wins
this package will start their day to remember at Grandview
Resort. Prepare for the breathtaking view of Priest Lake
and Upper Priest Lake from the air in a restored 1959 Cessna
180 floatplane, piloted by Don Morse. After your fabulous
one–hour tour from the air you will return to Grandview
Resort for a sumptuous lobster dinner–for–two. Grandview
web site
Donated by: Don and Yvonne Morse
The Benscoter Family – Grandview Resort
Value: $825 |
6. Mike Wagoner and John
Phillips – A Fabulous
Gig!
Strike up the band! Mike and John, Priest Lake’s legendary
musicians since the 1970s, will entertain you and your friends
with a two-hour private gig. Let’s have some lively bidding
for the celebrated and much loved song “Going to the Lake” and
many more! Don’t miss your chance! This contribution to
the People Helping People auction is a very popular item. Mike
Wagoner web site
Donated by: Mike Wagoner and John Phillips
Value: $1000
7. Schweitzer Condo
Retreat to the mountains for two nights at the Schweitzer Creek
Condo Building #300. This beautiful two bedroom, two bath condo
is fully furnished with all the amenities. There is nothing
to compare to mountain pleasures- the scenery, the activities
and the excitement you create. Not available Christmas - New
Year’s.
Donated by: Bev and Jim Williams
Value: $500
| 8. Beautiful Painting |
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Mary is a fine artist & painter based in
Idaho. She recently was accepted into the prestigious Oil
Painters of America exhibition. She finds her inspiration
in the spectacular scenery of the Northwest. “Running
Eagle Falls” is just one example of her wonderful work.
Dimensions: 30” x 24” Entree
Gallery web site Mary Maxam web site
Donated by: Mary Maxam
The Entree Gallery
Value: $1100 |
9. Disney on Ice
Take the kids and have a ball! This package includes an Executive
Suite for eight people to Disney on Ice in December 2009.
Donated by: Frank and Barb O’Neil
Value: $600
10. Pre-Season Tickets
Two tickets courtside behind the Zags bench to a pre-season
game, plus passes to the Herak Club. This is a rare opportunity
for
all Zag fans. Could be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Donated by: Josh Burrows
Value: $1000
11. Housecleaning - Welcome
Back Services!
Eight hours of house cleaning with two people. What a great way to open up the
cabin for the summer. Julie will make you feel comfortable in no time. Not available
in July.
Donated by: Paradise Cabin Cleaners
Julie Daggett
Value: $350
| 11A. Love to Golf |
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Spend the day on the course
courtesy of Priest Lake Golf Course. Four rounds of golf
and carts start any summer day off right. This course offers
you a challenge and a view of one of the prettiest areas
at Priest Lake. Enjoy a $20 drink certificate to keep you
refreshed on the course. Good anytime except for tournaments.
Priest
Lake Golf Course web site
Donated by: Priest Lake Golf Course
Value: $250 |
| 12. Flip
Flop Lemon Drop Party – 2009 date TBD |
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Don’t miss out on
the fun! Ladies, here’s your chance to bid on an invitation
to the 3rd Annual Flip Flop Lemon Drop Party! Prizes will
be awarded for the best decorated flip-flops. Be creative!
The festivities will include food, music, and of course refreshing
Lemon Drops. The event will be on Saturday, ???? from 3pm
to 6pm at the Pool Cabin in Luby Bay. Beach attire! Buy tickets
for your friends too!
Donated by: Teri and Shannon Pool
Value: $50 per ticket |
| 13. Flip
Flop Lemon Drop Bartender – 2009 date TBD |
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Men, here’s your
chance to be Bartender–for–a–Day on
a beach full of beautiful women! You will be the official drink maker extraordinaire!
You will also judge the flip-flop contest! Bring along a friend to help you out
as the official waiter! The date is ???? from 3:00-6:00 at the Pool Cabin.
Donated by: Teri and Shannon Pool
Value: $500 (It’s a bargain and it’s so much fun!) |
| 14. Fill the Pantry |
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60 jars of fresh canned
fruits and jam. 12 quart jars each: peaches, pears and applesauce.
12 pint jars each: Huckleberry Jam and Rockin’ Salsa.
Take home one jar each of peaches, applesauce, huckleberry
jam and salsa tonight, the balance to be delivered September
2009.
Donated by: Ms Deb’s Pantry, Sacrificed by: Snick
Value: $500 |
15. Back in Time Candle Holder
This simple but elegant candleholder brightens any table. Made
from aged wine barrel slats to hold five votives or four votives
and one vase. Includes five votives and vase with flowers.
Donated by: Priest Lake Chamber of Commerce
Value: $75 or 3 for $200
16. Sunday Brunch for 20
Huckleberry Bay Community Center will be the venue for twenty
individuals to enjoy a leisurely Sunday morning brunch. Tie
up your boat at the end of the dock and begin with a sip of
Wild Huckleberry Magic Mimosa.
Donated by: Galen and Joyce Miller / Dean and Jeri Fiedler
Value: A rare opportunity!!!!
| 17. Tom Holman Sunset |
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The picture is a 28” x
40” framed photo of one of the many beautiful sunsets
at Priest Lake. This view is from the east shore with a
rainbow of colors. Paradise
Priest Lake
Donated by: Tom & Arlina Holman
Buena Vista Studio
Value: $510
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18. Priest Lake Haven
The all season vacation spot! Spend three nights in this beautiful
resort home. 4800 sq ft of space including two decks, parking
for eight vehicles, 55’ x 10’ dock, (can accommodate
a 40’ boat), 100’ private beach and enough beds
to sleep up to 18 people. Five bedrooms and four baths give
you plenty of space to escape. Good November 1 to May 1. Expires
Nov. 1, 2010. Must be over 21. Located four miles north of
Indian Creek Campground. This would be a great place to hold
a family reunion or family retreat. $75 non–refundable
cleaning fee. www.priestlakehaven.com
Donated by: The Greyhek Family
Value: $900
| 19. “Priest Lake” Hanging
Lamp |
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Carlson Sheet Metal transitional
outdoor lantern featuring luminous face plates of beautiful
Priest Lake. Each is made of heavy gauge metal and has a
hand applied antique finish making each, one–of–a–kind.
Donated by: Brian and Kathy Fair
Carlson Sheet Metal
Value: $1200 |
| 20. 15th Annual Hill's
Island Lobster Q |
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Eight fun-loving individuals
are destined to enjoy Hill’s 15th Annual Lobster BBQ
dinner! You’ll be piloted to an island in the middle
of Priest Lake to delight in a “Live Maine Lobster
Race” along the sandy shoreline. Relax with your friends
while your five-course meal is being prepared. Then, after
you relish the culinary skills of Hill’s chef and staff,
you will complete this perfect outing with drinks and friendly
conversation under Priest Lake skies. This extraordinary
package is available through August of this year and can
be accommodated more effectively mid–week. Your reservations
need to be made with Teri Hill.
Hill's Resort web site
Donated by: The Hill Family
Hill’s Resort
Value: $2,400 |
21. Family Portrait
Keith will come right to your cabin, your dock, or your
favorite place on the lake—by car or by boat—to capture
your magical memories. Included in the package is a consultation,
the shoot, and a 16” x 20” wall portrait. Keith can
also switch out the family portrait session and jump in the boat
to capture your superstar wake boarder or water skier! Keith
Currie's web site
Donated by: Keith Currie
Value: $500
22. Antler Chandelier
20” custom-made three or four horn table lamp. A beautiful shade finishes
the look to enhance any room.
www.antlerartcreations.com
Donated by: Ernie-Antler Art
Value: $350
| 23. La Roca (The Rock) |
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This unique item will
greet you whenever you return home. This beautiful piece
of LOCAL granite will be etched with your last name and placed
at your lake home as an entrance or garden piece.
Additional etching can be done at a charge to be worked out
with Idaho Granite Works.Web site
Donated by: Mike and Chantell Sackett
Idaho Granite Works
Value: $1200 |
24. Amethyst Necklace
Something special just for the ladies… an impressive collar
necklace of carbachon–cut amethyst and sterling silver beads.
The necklace is also reversible with a bright finish on one side
of the silver beads and a patinated finish on the other for two
different looks. It is accompanied by matching earrings. This unique
art jewelry is handcrafted by artist Kris Howell in her Priest
Lake studio.
Donated by: Kris Howell
Value: $500
25. Seasons of the
Lake + Christmas
 Memories
are precious. The Coolin Community Quilters are again presenting
to you some wonderful pieces of art: original designs,
skillfully hand–quilted and hand–appliquéd.
The five seasons wallhangings are a unique collection of
memories we experienced through the years. May they give
you pleasure and bring a smile to your face each day you
see them. The Coolin Civic Organization would like to say
thank you for the many generous auction purchases you have
made through the years, which helps support our community
building.
Donated by: Coolin Civic Center and the Coolin Quilters:
Sonya Maloney, Charlotte Jones, Louise Mehlert
Value: Priceless
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26. Seafood-Fest Dinner
for Eight
Your house or ours (Gary and Peggy Smith’s on the Lake) for this special
evening. We have designed a menu to delight any seafood lover. To start: fresh
clams and mussels in a seasoned broth, crab cakes with a citrus ginger dipping
sauce and smoked salmon cheese and crackers. Dinner will be a spiced rubbed salmon
filet, macadamia–crusted halibut and scampi prawns served with an old–family–recipe
Caesar salad, herbed jasmine rice, and fresh breads. Dessert will be fresh huckleberry
crisp and crème brûlée. Huckleberry lemonade, beers, and
wines will be offered.
Donated by: Peggy Smith, Deb Sudnikovich, Kathleen Martin and Cass Stejer—the
chefs and servers
Value: How do you set a value ????
27. 60 Bottles of Premier
Wines
You won’t find this collection at your corner market! These wines will
make a great addition to anyone’s wine cabinet or for your next party at
the lake cabin. Check the Live Item Table at tthe Auction for the listing and
display of these fine wines.
Donated by: Elkins Resort and Vehrs, Inc
Value: $2200
| 28. Wine Country Limo
Guided Tour for Four! |
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Sip your way through the
Tri-Cities! Each couple will stay two nights in a Cabernet
Suite at the Hampton Inn Richland. The spa tub suites overlook
the Columbia River and include a full continental breakfast
buffet. At approximately 11am your limousine will pick you
up at the Hampton Inn for a six-hour group wine tasting tour
of the Tri-Cities area. The Tour includes at least 6 wineries,
including Barnard Griffin, Hogue Cellars, Kiona Vineyards,
and Terra Blanca Wineries. Lunch is on your own at the Alexandria
Nicole Cellars. Return to the hotel around 5pm, and then
just a short distance away, experience the ambiance at Anthony’s
Homeport restaurant with a $50 Gift Certificate for dinner
(each). Two fine bottles of wine from a Tri-Cities winery
to get you started!
Donated by: Hampton Inn Richland
Dick and Bonnie Vandervert
Steve and Debbie Cozzetto
Value: $1700 |
29. Stag Wall Mounting
A lake house great room masterpiece awaits you with this item.
A large plasma–cut metal scenic mounting displays this
eye–catching five–point Blacktail.
Donated by: Bart and Diane Triesch
Value: $1000
| 30. Bear Painting |
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An avid outdoorswoman
and self-taught artist, Diane paints what she loves most:
animals and wildlife, the western landscape, and all the
things that enrich our daily lives like lovely colorful foods
and flowers. This painting exhibits the strength Diane has
in characterizing the bear. Web
site
Dimensions: 42” x 28”
Donated by: Diane Whitehead
Value: $4800 |
31. Ziggy Shed
8’ x 12’ Wood shed with large barn door opening.
In stock at any seven locations to pick up prior to September
25, 2009.
Donated by: Ziggy’s — Ziegler Lumber Company
Value: $1000
| 32. Elkins Resort Catered
Dinner for Eight at Your Home |
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Four-course dinner catered
by Elkins Resort's Executive Chef and staff. Invite your
friends and let us do all the work. We will provide food,
cocktails and wine pairings. Menu to be determined by you
and our Special Events Coordinator.
*If the price is right - we will travel to Spokane or Coeur d'Alene!
Elkins Resort web site
Donated by: Elkins Resort
Value: $2000 |
| 33. Custom-made Wine
Cabinet |
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Beautiful knotty alder
wine cabinet holds 60 bottles of wine and up to 12 wine glasses.
Manufactured by the premier millworking shop in the west,
Millwood Manufacturing.
This will make a great addition to anyone's home or lake
cabin. Heirloom-quality to pass on
to future generations. Web site
Donated by: Millwood Manufacturing
Value: $2700 |
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