The Kids’ Ranch Annual Auction November 30, 2007 Generously Sponsored By Thrivent Financial for Lutherans And Amcore Bank Live Auction @ 7:30 p.m. With special thanks on behalf of the children that will benefit from this evening’s events, the entire Kids’ Ranch organization would like to extend a heartfelt “Thank You” to each and every donor, volunteer and participant. Thank you for joining us in giving the lifelong gift of literacy and unconditional caring to the precious children of our community. This Evening’s Schedule 6:30 ~ 7:30 -- Preview items, purchase raffle tickets and enjoy Chef Michael’s delectable treats. 7:30 – Live Auction Begins! HALFTIME BREAK. Raffle Drawing! Last chance to bid on Silent Auction items. Silent Auction Ends! Live Auction Resumes! Raffle Prizes 1st Prize – A one-week stay at the Grand Beach Vacation Resort – Orlando, Florida starting February 24, 2008! 3 bedroom –2 bath, whirlpool. Donated by Pat & Bill Wilde (Value $1800). 2nd Prize – $250 Christmas Cash donated by Amcore Bank. 3rd Prize – Trek Mod Outwheeler – big wheel type trike for kids ages 3 – 10 (Value $180). Live Auction 1. American Girl doll, “Samantha” with an outfit and a set of 6 books donated by Betsy Hansen. Value $125. 2. Enjoy a 45 minute flight for three (3) people aboard a Cessna 182. Donated by Pilot Joe Canepa. Value $100. 3. 2008 Season Baraboo Country Club punch card. Good for ten (10) 18 hole or twenty (20) 9 hole rounds of golf (excludes members only days). Value $260. 4. Handmade standing snowman created by Vonnie Leifer. Priceless! 5. Just for Him – *Autographed photo of Bret Bielema donated by UW-Badgers Marketing & Promotions. Value: Priceless! *A plush Badger Robe donated by McArthur Professional Towel Mill. Value $69. *$25 Gift Certificate from Baraboo Motors for Parts & Service. 6. Just for Her *Two cooking classes of your choice at Bekah Kate’s Kitchen, Kids, & Home. Value $90. *A one-hour massage by Cheri Suefzer at Alternative Health Care Center. Value $55. *$20 Gift Certificate for Little Village Café. *A nightlight made by Tami Stute of Copper Creations. 7. Dessert Package – Beautiful hand-thrown pie plate created by Connie Westly from The Gentle Bluebird Pottery. Value $40. PLUS a Pie a Month for Three Months by Baker Extraordinaire Donna Meyer. Priceless! PLUS a Unique Gift Basket from Coffee Bean Connection. Value $35. 8. A thrilling Para-sail ride over beautiful Lake Delton donated by Holiday Shores Water Sports. Value $50 PLUS Two full-fare tickets for an exciting jet boat experience donated by the Original Wisconsin Ducks, Inc. Value $42. 9. Dells Night Out- From the Ho-Chunk Casino a $100 Gift Certificate to dine at Copper Oak Steakhouse PLUS Six (6) movie tickets for Desert Star Cinema donated by AGT. 10. Hand thrown 16” Platter donated by nationally renowned Potter Winn Byers. Value $135. 11. Five Box Seats, food, beverages, and parking pass for the UW-Madison vs. UWMilwaukee Women’s Basketball game on December 4, 2007. Donated by Lycon, Inc. Value $350. 12. Two (2) First Class Dinner Train tickets aboard the Snow Train on February 16, 2008. Donated by Mid-Continent Railway. Value $160. 13. Harvard Air Hockey Table donated by Charter Media. Value $330. 14. “Oh Christmas Tree” Quilted 16” x 24” Wall Hanging. Donated by Carla Brining. Value $40. PLUS two (2) fused glass Christmas Tree ornaments created by Jean Stephany of Goat Crossing Studio. Value $30. ******BREAK*****BREAK*****BREAK***** RAFFLE DRAWING Last chance to bid on Silent Auction Items!! 15. Oscar Mayer Wiener Mobile pedal car donated by Virginia Foulk. Value $100. 16. An overnight stay in a two bedroom Rio Condominium at the Chula Vista Resort. Donated by NRG Media. Value up to $300. PLUS Six (6) Water park tickets for Lost Rios Indoor/Outdoor Water Park donated by Chula Vista. Value $180. 17. Delicious homemade baked bars/breads/cookies by our very own “Vanna White” – Barb Stanek Quinn. Value $40. 18. Two Devil’s Head lift tickets and a snowboarding lesson for two. Donated by instructor Chris Shanks. Value $140. 19. A 28” x 33” framed and matted print entitled “Egg Flowers” donated by local artist Sara Strozinsky. Value $395. 20. Loaf of the Month Certificates for one free loaf of bread your choice each month. Donated by Elite Bakery PLUS a half case of mixed wine donated by Bekah Kate’s Kitchen, Kids, & Home. Value $100. 21. Child’s Green & Gold Packer Recliner with cup holder donated by The Furniture Loft. Value $187. 22. Terry Redlin framed print, “Family Traditions” signed, open edition, 24” x 14”. Donated by Bucky Voltz. Minimum bid $200. Value $400. 23. A Large Tray of Christmas Cookies freshly baked by Danete Keefer. Value $40 PLUS two (2) fused glass Christmas Tree ornaments created by Jean Stephany of Goat Crossing Studio. Value $30. 24. Al Ringling Theatre has donated for your enjoyment, fifteen (15) tickets for any of their 2008 Lively Arts Series events. Value $300. 25. Lunch for Two at the Java Café. Value $25. PLUS a one-hour therapeutic massage by Margaret Sullivan at Pro Health Alternatives. Value $60. 26. Enjoy a one week stay in this one bedroom (sleeps four) condominium at the wonderful Harbour Lights Resort located in the center of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (option available for additional bedroom). Donated by David & Judy Kamla. Value $1400. 27. Chef Michael Althen of Elite Catering will prepare a mouth-watering gourmet dinner for four (4) in your home. Value $150. 28. Once again, LaDonna from An Siopa Eire has made her connection with Green Bay and brings us exciting Packer Memorabilia! Priceless to a true Packer fan! (Still a secret at the time of printing). BID HIGH… BID OFTEN! Remember it’s all for the kids! Special Thanks to our Auctioneer – Mike Bourke. Your efforts are greatly appreciated –thanks for making it so much fun! We would also like to thank our Ben “Santa Claus” Greenwood and Barb “Vanna White” Stanek Quinn. We couldn’t do this without you ---and we wouldn’t want to! Silent Auction Donors McArthur Professional Towel Mills Carla Brining CinderFellas Beauty Salon Amy Teelin Jamie Dresen Wild Bird Barn Gem City Candy Company Judy Ellington Christmas Treeland Goat Crossing Studio Wreaths by Chalan DEKORRA Products Turtle Island Beads & Gallery Judy Kamla Inspire Industries Baraboo National Bank Sara Bancroft-Short Shell Lee Hainz Cornerstone Gallery Garden Party McFarlanes’ True Value Quintessential Quilts By Boots Dave & Deri Ament Irene Thompson Helen’s Daughters B.K. Holzem Enterprises Sports Impressions Corner Drug Store Betty Smith David Fuhs David & Judy Kamla Slama’s Lawn & Sports Copper Oak Steakhouse Sophie’s Fine Jewelry & Gifts Casino 2000 Original Wisconsin Ducks, Inc. An Siopa Eire Shadow Box Gallery, Inc. Holiday Wholesale Char Olson Linda Faivre The Del-Bar Intuitive Touch Massage Copper Creations Baraboo Motors Glacier Rock Peg McMillan Baraboo Turning Point Studio Mount Olympus Water & Theme Park Alternative Health Care Center – Dr. Kevin Bartol Alternative Health Care Center – Cheri Seufzer Just Imagine Your Favorite Toy Store Moxie & Friends Photo Expressions Bekah Kate’s Kitchen, Kids & Home Spirit Horses Wellness Center – Tayanne Kliner, Betty Frey, Terry Haag, and Jeni Kippley Additional Donations: In lieu of an auction item, a scholarship donation was made by: *RR Donnely (formerly Perry Judds) *Seneca Foods Corporation *Huinker’s Body Shop Publicity Materials Donated by: *Dell Prairie Printers *Minuteman Press *The Sign Shop of Baraboo The delicious chocolate fountain was graciously donated by A & A Chocolate Fountains of Poynette, Wisconsin Tonight’s entertainment is provided by Larry Stout. Every effort has been made to recognize each and every donation. Please accept our apology if your name was inadvertently missed. Minimum bids may be required on certain items. Changes or alterations of any item are at the sole expense of the recipient. HAVE YOUR NEXT SPECIAL EVENT AT THE KIDS’ RANCH! Family Reunions – Retreats – Meetings Small Weddings Set in the beautiful rolling hills of Rock Springs (halfway between Baraboo and Reedsburg) the Kids’ Ranch is the perfect location for your next special event. For rental information and to book your next event, please call Anne at (608) 522KIDS or (608) 393-1037.