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Taste of Columbus 2009 Auction Items
1) It’s a bite of the Big Apple that’s become an annual favorite! A
couple will fly to New York City for a very special 4-day getaway. Tom
Murdoch, director of the HDR office in New York, will be your guide for
two days and take care of all your transportation while you are in the
city. Pinnacle Bank will pay for your lodging up to $200 per night and
Behlen Mfg. will take care of your air travel for you! Donated by HDR,
Pinnacle Bank, and Behlen Mfg. Co. Value: $2,500
2) Enjoy some the best performing arts in the state! You’ve got two
hot tickets to the musical classic “South Pacific’” at the Lied Center
in Lincoln on Saturday, Feb. 27th. You will also enjoy a room at the
Embassy Suites so you can relax after the show. Donated by Ernst Toyota
and Friends of Lied board members Suzanne Pillen and Lois Bertsch.
Value: $600
3) This package honors Andrew Jackson Higgins and the memorial that
bears his name. First, you will enjoy an original piece of art depicting
the Freedom Memorial, which is constructed from World Trade Center
steel. This print was created by local artist Bill Haack and donated by
the builder of the Freedom Memorial, Jim Hellbusch. Then, to better get
to know the man himself, you can take a trip for two to New Orleans!
Talk with some of those who experienced first-hand the impact of this
native son of Columbus and the company he founded. You will have
entrance into the National WW II Museum, including the brand-new
“Solomon Victory Theater” which opens Nov. 6th. The theater will be the
exclusive home to “Beyond All Boundaries,” a 4-D cinematic experience
produced by Tom Hanks that takes viewers on an authentic experience of
WW II. You will also enjoy a guided tour of New Orleans, including the
former location of Higgins Industries, and dinner with a special host.
Airfare and 3 nights hotel lodging are also included! Donated by Jim
Hellbusch, Ed Higgins, Columbus Tour & Travel, and Tom & Lois
Bertsch.
Value: $1,450
4) Eye Physicians PC and Peter E. Diedrichsen, M.D. will offer to the
successful bidder their choice of a refractive surgery procedure for one
eye with the purchase of a refractive procedure for the other eye. This
refractive surgery procedure includes the pre-operative comprehensive
exam, surgery and post-operative care. The refractive surgery procedures
include Custom Lasik, Lasek, Intralase, and Conductive Keratoplasty.
Donated by Eye Physicians PC and Peter E. Diedrichsen, M.D. Value: up to
$1,895 depending on procedure chosen.
5) The Chamber staff is ready to serve up a party for you! We’ll
gather around the pool at Chamber Board member Lynette Hogelin’s home
with 15 couples for a luau full of great food, drink, and fun. The
Chamber staff and Jason Whitmore with Jake’s Smoke Shack will provide
all you can eat & drink! No cooking or cleaning for you – just come and
enjoy! Donated by the staff of the Columbus Area Chamber, Jake’s Smoke
Shack & Lynette Hogelin. Value: priceless
6) Market your business or organization on all of the local radio
stations. Get your message out to thousands of listeners all across
eastern Nebraska when you work with the professionals at Three Eagles
radio stations in Columbus. The successful bidder has 35 30-second
commercials to use on each of the five Columbus radio stations.
Commercials must be used by 12/31/09 and can not be used with existing
advertising agreements. Donated by Three Eagles Communications –
Columbus. Value: $3,000
7) This limited edition print is number 1 of 25, created by Tim
Cumberland of PhotoExperts.net. The print uses High Dynamic Range
Imaging (HDRI), a technique that merges several images into one. More
than 300 photographs were taken for this project at the Higgins Memorial
and the final montage includes 56 of those photos. The project required
50 hours of computer time in addition to the photography and the final
result is a priceless keepsake and a stunning tribute to one of
America’s truly great men and a native son of Columbus – Andrew Jackson
Higgins. The print is matted and custom framed and includes a
certificate of authenticity. The successful bidder also receives two
gift boxes of personalized note cards featuring the Higgins print.
Donated by Tim Cumberland/PhotoExperts.net. Value: priceless
8) Feed that hungry mob at home courtesy of the Columbus Walmart.
You’ll have $100 per month to use for groceries from the full-service
grocery department at Walmart, from produce to the finest meats and
everything in between. Groceries will be given to the winning bidder in
gift cards. Donated by Columbus Walmart. Value: $1,200
9) Get away from it all without ever leaving Columbus! Starting the
evening you can present her an unforgettable piece of jewelry secured by
US Bank - a multi-faceted amethyst pendant set in 14K white gold. The
amethyst is a little over three-quarters of a carat. It's a real
sparkler with especially rich color saturation. Then you can retire to
the Holiday Inn Express for a stay in the Whirlpool Suite. Donated by
Holiday Inn Express and US Bank. Value: $500
10) Get away to the Cove! This dinner party at Christopher’s Cove
will take you on a virtual trip to the Caribbean with the taste of great
seafood on the barbecue, a wonderful rum drink in your hand, and time on
the beach or on the water. The party is set for July 16th next year, and
there’s a spot open for you on a beach towel! Party is for three groups
of three couples each. Donated by Dr. Randy & Debbie Hinze, John &
Connie Codling, Mike & Kim Brandenburg, and Trent &
Shelley Stempek. Value: priceless
11) Enjoy a wonderful remembrance of your family, as Goc’s
Photography will provide you a family portrait session and one free
20x24 portrait. Session will be arranged between the successful bidder
and Goc’s Photography. Donated by Goc’s Photography. Value: $600
12) Enjoy a relaxing evening sharing stories with the principal
artist of the Higgins Memorial. Fred & Donna Hoppe will host dinner for
two couples at their cabin on the Platte River. You’ll enjoy a tour of
the countryside in a 100-year-old Model T Ford before dinner. Steak and
seafood are on the menu for the dinner, followed by beverages and
stories around the firepit. Dinner will be scheduled with your hosts on
a weekend. Donated by Fred & Donna Hoppe. Value: priceless
13) Motor sports fans – start your engines! Here’s a package you
can’t find anywhere else. You’ll enjoy two passes to a NASCAR race of
your choice. Also included to make it truly unique are two pit passes
and two ride-along passes. – it’s a dream come true for NASCAR fans!
Donated by Columbus Super 8 Hotel and Don & Pat Heimes Value: priceless
14) It’ll be smooth sailing on your vehicle with this set of new
tires. The professionals at Columbus Tire and Service Center will work
with you to properly fit and install new tires to keep you travelling
safely and securely for a long time to come. If you’d rather, you can
also apply the $500 value toward service. Donated by Columbus Tire and
Service Center. Value: $500
15) Catch some great basketball in a great venue! Your package
includes six tickets to a Creighton basketball game, where you’ll enjoy
food, beverages, and a great view from the First National Bank Omaha
Suite in the Qwest Center Omaha. You’ll also enjoy three hotel rooms in
downtown Omaha. Date to be announced. Donated by First National Bank.
Value: $1,000
16) Gentlemen, we have a wonderful opportunity to pamper that special
woman in your life as she’ll be “Queen for a Day.” To begin her special
day, she will be served coffee and biscotti from Crackers to Caviar. At
the Hair Forum, she will be treated to a manicure, pedicure, facial,
haircut and style. Since she’ll be busy, a special box lunch will be
delivered to her from Traditions to keep up her strength! Then it’s on
to Barbara Jean’s to select some new clothing to wear for her special
dinner with you. She’ll also have $200 in Columbus Bucks to spend
however she wants. It’s truly a day “fit for a queen.” Donated by Jackie
Romshek, Barbara Jean’s, Don & Pat Heimes, and Tom & Lois Bertsch.
Value: priceless
17) Enjoy a week in beautiful Frisco, CO while relaxing in a
four-bedroom duplex. Choose a week to ski or a week during September to
enjoy the turning of the Aspen leaves. The duplex is completely
furnished to meet your needs. Eat in or take advantage of the many
outstanding restaurants near by. You have access to a clubhouse with a
pool, four hot tubs, steam room, sauna, and racquetball court. You are
just 9 miles from ski resorts at Breckenridge, Keystone, and Copper
Mountain. And you can also shop the factory stores in Silverthorne, the
shops of Breckenridge, or downtown Frisco. Bidder can choose Dec. 10-17,
2009, April 1-8, 2010, or Sept. 9-16 2010. Donated by Keith & Kathy
Pollard. Value: $1,000
18) Take care of yourself – you’re worth it! Eakes Office Plus is
offering a chair designed for users who desire an extra measure of
comfort and support. Features include a countour seat with waterfull
edge and pronounced lumbar support for the lower back, which promotes
good posture. This chair has height adjustable arms, multi-depth
mechanism, seat and back angle and height adjustments, tilt lock…all
features which lead to you being able to adjust the chair just like you
like it. Donated by Eakes Office Plus. Value:$644
19) It will be a great year of golf upcoming when you take advantage
of a new membership of the Elks Country Club. Enjoy unlimited golf at
one of Nebraska’s finest private courses, located on a Nebraska State
Arboretum. And your 2010 membership will be put to good use, because
Head Professional Mike VunCannon will provide you lessons to start the
year! Winning bidder must not be a current golfing member of the Elks;
bidder is responsible for the monthly $35 minimum and $125 Elks dues.
Donated by Columbus Elks Country Club and Dr. Cody & Jill Harlan. Value:
$2,200
20) Three of our favorite chefs will take turns tempting your sweet
tooth over the next year. You will enjoy four months of Peggy Roth’s
famous frosted cookies, Julie McClure’s delicious cheesecakes four
times, and four months of the cinnamon rolls created by Pam Discoe.
Whether it’s family, friends, or your office, you’ll be the most popular
host in town! Donated by Peggy Roth, Julie McClure and Pam Discoe.
Value: priceless
21) We all need more storage space! With this premier item, Foreman
Supply, a residential and commercial building contractor, will construct
a 10-foot by 12-foot storage shed. It sits on treated skids and includes
a wood floor, vinyl siding and 4-foot roll-up door. This shed is
in-stock now, so you can see it before the auction. Buyer is responsible
for transporting the shed to your selected location. Donated by Foreman
Lumber and Construction. Value: $1,925
22) Internationally renowned artist Fred Hoppe has been an integral
part of the Andrew Jackson Higgins Memorial since the beginning. Tonight
he offers one of his works of art to continue his support of this
important memorial to all veterans. This 15-inch bronze eagle is
hand-crafted, mounted on a circular walnut base. You can join the likes
of two U.S. Presidents, Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf, King of Spain, and the
President of Ireland when you own a piece of art created by Fred Hoppe.
Donated by Fred Hoppe. Value: $4,200
23) Between wind and hail and whatever else nature throws at them,
sometimes our trees need a little tender loving care. Chamber Board
member Steven Ramaekers and Nebraska TreeWorks will take care of
pruning, removal, or other services for your trees. This voucher is good
for $500 of work by Steven, a certified arborist, and his staff.
Certificate good on any work booked with Nebraska Tree Works in the next
year. Donated by Nebraska TreeWorks. Value: $500
24) Take a ride in one of two Chinese CJ6 warbird airplanes or a WWII
BT13 airplane. The planes are two-seaters. All three pilots are members
of the prestigious Red Star Pilot Association. The flight will offer
aerobatic and formation flying, so be prepared!! Donated by Jeff & Sandy
Krings/Columbus Electronics, Radio Shack, Keith & Janace
Harbour/Avcraft, and Kurt & Sandy Muhle/Kurt Muhle Construction. Value:
lifetime remembrance
25) This will be a very special day of golf. Your foursome will play
the wonderful Wilderness Ridge Golf Club in Lincoln on a day and time of
your choosing. You might want to choose an early tee time so you’ll have
time to enjoy the fabulous Wilderness Ridge Clubhouse, because you have
$300 credit to use in the pro shop and a meal awaits you as well!
Donated by Wilderness Ridge Golf Club and John & Julie McClure. Value:
$800
26) Located on Mexico's famed Banderas Bay, the Grand Mayan Nuevo
Vallarta Resort greets guests with opulent accommodations, lavish
amenities and a half-mile stretch of some of the Pacific Coast's most
alluring white-sand beach. You will stay in the Grand Master Suite,
which accommodates 6 adults and 2 children under 12 years of age with
unparalleled opulence…including a private mini-pool, kitchen, and every
appointment you can imagine. You can play golf for just $50 on the
resort! The Grand Master Suite is reserved for you February 5th to 12th,
2010. You will also receive $1,000 toward your travel arrangements from
First Nebraska Bank! Donated by First Nebraska Bank and Whitey & Shirley
Walgren. Value: $3,000
27) Get your taste buds ready for this one! The new Boss ‘n
Sidekick’s BBQ (www.bnsbbq.com) is preparing an outstanding meal of
their barbecue beef brisket. There’s enough for 100 of your closest
friends and this brisket is quickly earning quite a reputation!
Wunderlich’s Catering will provide two side dishes and the rest of the
fixins’. Dates and times to be arranged with the winning bidder. Donated
by Drinnin Feedlots, Inc., Pinnacle Bank, Boss n' Sidekick's BBQ, and
Wunderlich’s Catering. Value: $1,200
28) Mead Building Center donates the handy man’s dream combo kit. You
will be able to fix up around the house with this Porter-Cable Oil-Free
Brad and Finish Nailer Compressor Kit. The kit includes: 6-gallon, 150
P.S.I. maintenance-free compressor; 18-gauge brad nailer; 16-gauge
finish nailer; carrying case; 25' of 1/4" air hose with coupler and
plug; 500 brad nails of 1-1/4" length. Donated by Mead Building Center.
Value: $550
29) It’s a full day in Husker Heaven for the winning bidder! Your
package includes two TierOne Bank courtside volleyball tickets to the
Nebraska – Oklahoma game on Saturday, Oct. 24th as well as two seats in
the West Stadium for the Husker football game against the Iowa State
Cyclones that same day. The volleyball tickets include a parking pass in
the booster lot adjacent to the Coliseum and access to the Coliseum’s
Courtside Club for food and beverages before the game and between sets.
We’ve got Husker gear for both of you as well so you’ll go to the games
in style! Donated by TierOne Bank and Nebraska Sports. Value: priceless
30) Your family or friends will enjoy a spring break ski vacation
that is unbeatable! You’ll stay March 7-14 at Grand Timber Lodge, tucked
between Peaks 8 and 9 of the Breckenridge, CO Ski Resort. The Lodge
features ski-in/ski-out convenience to the slopes, swimming pools and
hot tubs, children’s playground, arcade, and athletic facility. There is
room for 6-8 people to enjoy the week together and you have a spot at
one of the premier locations in Breckenridge for one of the premier ski
weeks of the year! Donated by John & Julie McClure. Value: $3,815
31) This museum canvas by Terry Redlin captures grandma’s helpers
creating that great aroma of fall. We are reminded of a time when
families prepared their lawn for winter and the sweet smell of burning
leaves permeated the air. Redlin painted “Autumn Evening” in 1991. The
professionals at Art Editions Framing and Gallery have custom framed
“Autumn Evening” for you. Donated by Cornerstone Bank. Value: $575
32) Upgrade the efficiency in your home or office! You’ll work better
with a new notebook computer from Connecting Point and to go with it,
the pros at SKSS will provide your choice of two software and training
packages (Quickbooks Basic or Quickbooks Pro). Also included is a
Brother multi-function laser printer from Office Net. Donated by Tom &
Lois Bertsch, Connecting Point, Scow, Kruse, Schumacher, & Smejkal,
P.C., and Office Net. Value: $2,100
33) It’s been a year many of us will never forget and you can be part
of history as the new 33rd Avenue viaduct re-opens to traffic. This is a
unique opportunity to be the first to drive across the new viaduct.
We’ve all been waiting for that day and everyone else will have to wait
just a little longer than you will. This opportunity won’t come around
again, so don’t miss your chance! Donated by the City of Columbus.
Value: priceless
34) Want to lower your anxiety levels, relieve tight muscles, and
build your immune system? This package will help relieve stress, improve
mental clarity, and enhance your work performance. Remember, “Sometimes
The Best Medicine Isn’t Medicine”. Receive a $50, 1-hour massage per
month for 1 year. Your Total Well Being Is The Goal! Treat yourself to
this priceless gift. Donated by Avenue Chiropractic. Value: $600
35) Add a stylish spot to hold your floral arrangements or provide an
exquisite accent to your home with this elegantly stated floor vase that
will compliment your room with its impressive style. Crafted with
hand-blown glass and blackened bronze finish, this floor vase stands 45
inches tall with four tear-drop crystals. Sharon Joor, owner of Rose of
Sharon, has an eye for unique floral design that will light up any room
for any occasion. Donated by Rose of Sharon. Value: $600
36) Take a trip around the world and never leave Columbus. Three
couples are invited to a world tour of hors d’oevres and martini
tasting, with the best martini recipes from across the globe served up
by your gracious hosts. And you get to enjoy those wonderful tastes
while on a lake cruise! Donated by Dana & Nancy Bailey, Dennis & Cheryl
Hall, and Jerry & Cyndi Jarecke. Value: priceless
37) A former Taste of Columbus partner, the Columbus Community
Hospital Foundation, now offers you a fun day of golf, networking, and
marketing your organization, all wrapped up in one! The Hospital
Foundation golf tournament has become a summer favorite and this package
includes a hole sponsorship and team entry for four golfers for the 2010
event at the Elks Country Club. They’ll even give you four free
mulligans…not that you’ll need them. Market your business and have a
great time – all at once! Donated by Columbus Community Hospital
Foundation. Value: $925
38) You can’t go wrong with jewelry and flowers! You will also treat
her once a month for the next year with wonderful flowers from the
creative professionals at HyVee Floral. And she will love a piece of
jewelry hand-selected by the Vice-President of Riddle’s Jewelry and his
wife: a .5ct. total weight white gold diamond pendant with 5 round
diamonds in a straight line on a 14kt white gold box chain. Donated by
Riddle’s Jewelry and HyVee Floral. Value: $825
39) You can give your home a new look with this certificate from the
professionals at Shelby Lumber. Maybe you’d like a new deck, perhaps a
kitchen remodel is in order, or you want to change the exterior of your
home…well make your remodeling dreams come true with the first $1,500 of
your project handled when you are the winning bidder tonight.
Certificate to be used by 10/31/2010. Donated by Shelby Lumber. Value:
$1,500
40) Surf the web with Frontier High Speed Internet. Receive one year
of residential Frontier High Speed Internet courtesy of Frontier
Communications Solutions. Always on, always fast, always secure,
wireless modem, free installation, 24/7/365 live technical support.
Optional firewall, anti-spam and anti-virus software plus ESPN360
Broadband at no additional cost. You need to be a Frontier phone service
customer in any area capable of having Frontier high-speed internet.
Donated by Frontier Communications Solutions. Value: $1,000
41) Time to relax in your new backyard paradise! You’ll enjoy the
smells of a barbecue as you grill your favorite recipes on a brand-new
grill! It’s a Kenmore stainless steel 5-burner dual fuel grill with full
cart base. Gather your friends to enjoy refreshments on your brand new
set of patio furniture, perfect for your patio or deck. And the bugs
will stay away courtesy of a Mosquito Magnet that will defend a
half-acre of your backyard paradise from any pests. Donated by Columbus
Telegram, Sears, Ace Hardware, and BankFirst. Value: $1,500
42) It’s a package fit for a King! We start off with the ultimate
addition to the “Man Cave” - a 42-inch LCD TV with 30,000:1 ratio, two
HDMI inputs and it brings you Dolby Digital 5.1 from the pros at Audio
Video Specialist. While the guys are over watching the big game, you’ll
be stocked up in your official Jack Daniels 18-cubic-foot refrigerator.
This Frigidaire top-freezer model keeps your drinks and snacks cold, and
looks good doing it! Speaking of looking good, you will look your best
in new clothes from Bordy’s Clothing. This $250 certificate is good for
any merchandise in the store, from suits and sport coats to jeans and
shorts…even stylish dress shoes! Donated by Audio Video Specialist,
Hy-Vee, and Bordy’s Clothing. Value: $1,949
43) This item is a very unique Husker-themed weekend. October 24th,
you have 2 seats in the Memorial Stadium skybox to watch the Huskers
beat Iowa State. This includes a parking pass, all you want to eat &
drink and a very special view of the game! Then on Sunday, Oct. 25th,
you’ll take a unique ride on the Husker Helicopter! Pilot Kim Wolfe will
fly you to York for the famous Chances R buffet that morning and enjoy
some of the sights on the way to and from your meal. You won’t have to
wait long to enjoy this one! Donated by Kim and Jill Wolfe. Value:
priceless
44) Something Special By Marilyn” was referred to as an “oasis” in
the Sandhills in a recent write up in the Omaha World Herald. Included
in this shopping trip package for four (4) ladies is $400 to spend in
this tasteful 4400 square foot store located in Atkinson, Nebraska. The
store has 4 levels of shopping and over 500 lines of home decorating and
gift items. “Something Special” will be the feature stop of this
fun-filled weekend, but by no means will be the only surprise awaiting
you. You will be treated to a continental breakfast at the Gokie home
before you leave for Atkinson on Saturday morning at 7:00. Lunch on
Saturday will be at RF Goeke's, an old fashioned soda fountain and lunch
counter located just a few stores from Marilyn's. On Saturday evening
drinks, dinner and conversation await you at the home of Don & Marilyn
Gokie and Janell Rossman, founders of “Something Special”. Dinner will
feature corn-fed Holt county steaks on the grill and will be hosted by
Don, Marilyn, Janell Rossman and Jeff & Cathy Gokie. On Saturday night,
you will stay at the Sandhills Guest House. Date for this package is
November 14, 2009. Donated by Jeff and Cathy Gokie. Value: $1,000
45) Pet Package. This basket has everything you need to welcome the
newest member of your family! Gift basket includes: adoption fee waiver
for the pet of your choice from Paws and Claws Adoption Center and the
spay/neuter of your new pet, courtesy of Columbus Animal Hospital. Also
included: chew toys; shampoo and brush; "Drinkwell" pet drinking
fountain and cleaning kit; Nebraska Husker collar and leash; training
treats. An "Apple Crisp" scented candle and the Big Dog Blues Review cd,
featuring Dr. Jim Kramer, are also as "treats" for the new owners! And
to keep you company until your new friend arrives, a darling "Husker"
puppy from Build-a-Bear!" Donated by Columbus Animal Hospital (Drs. Ann
and Jim Kramer, and Dr. Stephanie Wesely), Paws and Claws Adoption
Center and John and Julie McClure Value: $350 (products & services);
priceless (love of your new pet)
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