2010 Live Auction Items | St Mary's Auction

***This list is not meant to be comprehensive as over 60 Live items will ultimately be listed. These items are subject to change and do not guarantee the final live auction list as presented on April 17th****

LET'S START OFF THE NIGHT WITH...This Hawaiian themed picnic table is reserved for your party of 6 and comes complete with fresh lei's! Not only do you get a prime spot for this evening's event...but you get complimentary drinks & food for the night...PLUS...you get to take home this quality constructed picnic table made by SMS alumni Luke Thurnau. MAHALO!
WISCONSIN DELLS Enjoy two nights at the Great Wolf Lodge. The Timber Wolf Suite sleeps up to 14 and offers a spacious choice with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, full kitchen and all the "creature" comforts...plus water park passes! Click here to see the floor plan. Cannot be used in July, August or 4th of July. Valid May 1, 2010 until April 30, 2011. Donated by Jeff & Elizabeth Malo and Norma Buxton.
OWL CITY CONCERT 4 main floor tickets to the May 1, 2010 7:30pm SOLD OUT Owl City concert featuring Adam Young of Owatonna at the State Theatre (MF4 row DD seats 1-4... click here for view from seats) plus $100 gift certificate to the 4 star Hotel Ivy in Minneapolis...plus autographed drum sticks & poster by Adam Young! Donated by Bill & Kris Dublin
MAYAN VACATION 1 week stay at the Mayan Resorts Sea Garden in Acalpuco, Nueva Vallarta or Mazatlan. Pristine swimming pools, challenging golf courses and breathtaking ocean views await! 2 bedroom suite sleeps maximum 4 adults & 2 children. Available in 2011 except months of February & March, Holy Week, Easter Week or last two weeks of the year. Donated by Gerry & Kathy Gunderson.
INAUGURAL SEASON 4 tickets to the Twins vs Atlanta Braves on Saturday, June 12 at 6:10pm. You will enjoy these sought after Legends Club seats (Section E row 2). Click here for a panoramic view from your seats. PLUS...a piece of Twin's history...an autographed bat by legend Rod Carew. Two unique opportunities can be yours!
GOODBYE GLASSES...LASIK or Custom Vue or PRK Surgery...see which one fits your needs with this great opportunity to see clearly. Valued at $4000. Donated by Miquel & Stacey Mulet
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND 2010 We have made plans for your Memorial Day weekend that you can't pass up! Enjoy 3 nights for 2 adults and 2 children at Ruttger's Bay Lake Lodge in Deerwood, MN. May 28-31 you will be treated with three night's lodging, Friday & Saturday dinner buffets, Saturday and Sunday Breakfast, one free round of golf on The Lakes, unlimited golf on Alec's Nine, Kid's Kamp on Saturday and Sunday, family activities and entertainment. Donated by Ruttger's Bay Lake Lodge
COPPER MOUNTAIN Enjoy a week long getaway this summer at this Copper Mountain Condo (June, July or August). Condo sleeps 6 and is beautifully decorated with views of ski area and a private balcony to die for! Click here for summer activities on the mountain. Explore nearby Vail, Breckenridge or Keystone - all within 20 minutes. Map of the area. Donated by Reinold & Gia Plate.
LUAU FOR 10 Carry on the Hawaiian experience with a LUAU of your own! Catered dinner for 10 in your backyard with a Hawaiian menu of your choice. Tikis provided (event can also be held at Celebrations in Medford...your choice). Donated by Celebrations - Weddings, Events & Catering.
ARE YOU LISTENING? Bose iPod docking system revitalizes your favorite tunes with sound quality you may have never experienced before. Performs more like a much larger, more complex stereo system. Comes complete with an iPod Touch...Quality with Quality! Donated by TPS Insurance, Advisor's Mortgage, LLC & Prudential Advantage Realty.
THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS...400 SQ FT of concrete. Now is the chance to add that patio, basketball area, sidewalk, driveway apron...you name it! Will pour 400 sq ft of concrete with rebar 2 feet from center. All preparation & finishing work included. Valued at $1600! Donated by RK & T Construction.
CRAGUN'S SPA PACKAGE Relax & be pampered with this spa package for two at Cragun's Resort. Includes: 2 nights lodging, 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners, 2 one hour massages or comparable hot stone massage, 2 manicures, 2 pedicures & 1 bottle of wine. Donated by Dave & Christy Mulert, Dave & Lynn Olson, Steve & Sara Borgerding.
CRAGUN'S GOLF PACKAGE Package for two at Cragun's Resort includes: 2 nights lodging, 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners, 2 rounds of 18 hole golf and 1 bottle of wine. Donated by St. Mary's Alumni.
FORE! Improve your golf game! Included are Slazenger 3-9 & PW Irons, 4W Hippo Hex, Hippo Hex Driver and a Maltby Golf Bag. Valued at $950! Donated by Greg Jensen.
MOW, MOW, MOW YOUR YARD...The mower that automatically senses your walking speed, just walk and mow. Toro's innovative Personal Pace self propel system will change the way you feel about mowing. Accompanied with the Briggs & Stratton engine with rady start (no choke, no prime), Bag on Demand and 22" recycler cutting deck...this is one of the highest rated mowers that Toro offers. Donated by David & Mary Schottler.
STATE OF THE ART TV JVC 32" FULL HD LCD TV WITH TELEDOCK was engineered to excite the most extreme audio visual enthusiasts! Built in dock that will not only playback and upconvert the content to 1080p...but it will charge it too...PLUS...we have included an Apple iPod Nano...listen to it through TV speakers or view your videos & images as well! iPod Nano donated by Dr. Jason & Chandra Wray-Raabolle.
RIDE 'N DINE This evening includes 3 hours limo service for up to 8 people and a $300 gift card to the Porterhouse in Lakeville...dine and travel in style! Donated by McCabe Motors & Limo Service & Porterhouse Steak & Seafood.
REVERSE OSMOSIS The Culligan Aqua-Clear Drinking Water System is simply the most innovative and sophisticated water filtration system available today. With the Aqua-Clear, you get an endless supply of clean, safe Culligan drinking water right at your kitchen sink...no more bottled water! Installation included. Donated by Culligan of Owatonna
YOUR PATIO AWAITS. Two Handcrafted Cedar Adirondack Chairs, sun lounger & small patio table will be a welcome addition to your patio this summer...relax in style! Donated by Willie Peterson with help from Julian Bednar.
WHO WANTS TO RULE THE SCHOOL? Your child would love this great experience. Last year’s winners, Luke & Madi Effertz had a great time! Make command decisions, like choosing the lunch menu, being featured in the paper and declaring no homework for the day. Win this item for your child and he/she will enjoy a scheduled day of great “principal” activities with Mrs. Hawkins.
SURF & TURF Evening Surf & Turf cookout for 6 with award winning grillers Gary & Amy Walter, Duane & Karen Ludewig and their trusty assistants Pat & Betsy Segler. Held at the Ludewig's house on Saturday, June 19th (possible alternate date is June 24th). Donated by United Prairie Bank.
THE MOST MAGICAL PLACE ON EARTH They will never forget the memories from Walt Disney World! Enjoy 4 one day park hopper passes valid at Magic Kingdom Park, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios or Disney's Animal Kingdom in Florida. Expires 3/4/2012. Transportation? Not a problem...we have provided 2 round trip tickets valued at $500 each plus a $500 gift card on Air Tran Airways! Hopper passes donated by Walt Disney World. Airline Tickets donated by Air Tran Airways & cash donators.
MOVIE NIGHT! Sony Network Blu-ray Disc Player has full HD 1080p video and online entertaining streaming from online providers (including Netflix) and you will also enjoy 12 months of movies from Netflix delivered right to your door...enjoy one DVD out at-a-time and you can exchange as often as you want! Donated by R & K Electric and Envision Home Theater.
GYM TEACHER FOR THE DAY That's right! The winning bidder can have their child spend an entire day as the St. Mary's Gym teacher with Ms. Grose. Wear your sweats and gym shoes! Here's a special day to conduct her classes and other tasks. Should be a workout and lots of fun. Gym whistle provided!
WHAT AN OPPORTUNITY Week long grounds passes for 2 to the 2010 US Open Golf Championship to be held June 14-20, 2010 at beautiful Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California. This event has sold out each year for the past 23 years...don't let this chance pass you by! Donated by Dave & Cathy Effertz.
SKOL VIKINGS 4 tickets to a lower level Vikings Game. Game TBD after schedule is released. Donated by Kent & Liz Kienholz, Gail & Paul Arnfelt
MAXIMUM RESULTS...MINIMUM TIME CYBEX...the 350a Arc Trainer allows you to burn calories and train your muscles with more intensity, while feeling less exertion with a unique pattern of motion. This balance of force contributes to optimal loading between your knees and hips, this will reduce joint stress, and maximizes muscle recruitment. You get all the gain without the pain. Donated by Cybex.
GAMER'S DELIGHT Xbox 360 Arcade plus Beatles Rockband premium edition with drum set, guitar & microphone PLUS a Boompad Audio Chair for the ultimate gaming experience! Xbox donated by Steve & Sara Borgerding. Chair donated by Wencl Plumbing.
HOT! HOT! HOT! Be the first to own the APPLE iPAD TABLET! Imagine being able to page through websites, write an email, flick through photos or watch a movie all on a big beautiful multi-touch screen with just the touch of a finger. Donated by Owatonna Clinic Mayo Health Systems.
WHAT AN ENTRANCE! 6 foot handcrafted cedar trellis with benches makes a welcoming grand entrance to your garden or backyard.

TAYLOR SWIFT The 2010 Fearless Tour, starring Taylor Swift, with special guests Kellie Pickler and Gloriana will hit the stage at St. Paul's Xcel Energy Center at 7pm on May 7th. Clubhouse section 7, row 2. SOLD OUT event...BID on 2 tickets for a fun night of country music! Make the night complete by enjoying dinner at the award winning St. Paul Grill located in the historic St. Paul Hotel in downtown St. Paul ($125 Gift Card). Tickets Donated by Jay & Tricia Johnson.
A FAREWELL TO ST. MARY'S. Commemorate your student's last year at St. Mary's School with this priceless handmade 8th grade graduation quilt featuring all the 2010 8th graders. Donated by Shannon and Steve Prostrollo.
ORGANIC Enjoy 1/2 CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) share of organic produce and eggs. You will receive 6-12 of the freshest "in season" produce items (over a bushel on average) and 1 dozen organic eggs from pastured hens every other week from mid June through mid October. Plus as a CSA member, you will also have the opportunity to attend "on farm" events and get to know the farmers that actually grow your food! Donated by Clinton Falls Farm and O-Wata-Farm!
WINE TASTING. Savor some new delights at a wine tasting in your home for up to 10 people. Includes wine and appetizers...THEN...continue the experience as you enjoy 2 bottles of wine and a flower bouquet once a month for a year! Donated by Mike Cords at Paustis Wine Company and Tim & Lynn Gorski and Cashwise Food & Liquor.
"LITTLE PRINCESS PLAYHOUSE" Handcrafted 6x6x6 pink playhouse. Your "little princess" can entertain with style as her imagination unfolds in her very own princess playhouse.
BATTER UP! Get ready for the Twins vs Chicago White Sox at the new Target Field. Bid on 2 tickets for Friday July 16, 2010 (Diamond Box Section 106, row 12)...PLUS...$150 gift certificate at the Graves 601 Hotel in downtown Minneapolis. Also included are two great Minnesota Twins pullovers! Donated by Bonnie & Jed Ebner, Jeff & Stacy Hanson and Jon & Peggy Hanson.
PAMPER YOURSELF Women...it's time for a little indulgence! Relax with a manicure, pedicure, facial, massage, hairstyle...and lunch. Then treat yourself to jewelry...you will receive 4 jewelry pieces tonight plus many accessories PLUS a $50 gift certificate to Premier Designs for a jewelry piece of your choice. And finally ...put a smile on your face once a month for a year with a bouquet of flowers...YOU DESERVE IT! Donated by Stargazer Designs, Salon Dacapo, and Sarah Haggerty-Premier Designs.
PING-PONG TABLE The whole family will enjoy this full size ping-pong table. Folds up and made with heavy-gauge steel frame, warp resistant & scratch resistant. Quality fun! Donated by Gopher Sport
TAKE YOUR TIME Pull right up and step on in for front row seating (1st row behind the readers) this Christmas at a Sacred Heart mass of your choice OR a St. Joesph's mass of your choice...plus reserved parking! Donated by Sacred Heart Church & St. Joseph's Church
BOY'S OVERNIGHT. Is your son tough enough to survive the St. Mary's boy's lock-in? The winning class of boys will team up for a fun filled night of challenges and competitions designed to test their brains and brawn. Teams will go head to head in dodge ball, seek & go hide, capture the flag and a Guitar Hero tournament! Lock-in is April 24th from 7:00 pm until 7:00 am the next morning. Grades 4-8 eligible. Hosted by Matt Durand & PJ Newhouse
TEE TIME! WEDGEWOOD COVE GOLF 18 hole championship golf club in Albert Lea. Enjoy 18 holes of golf with cart for two PLUS $400 gift card to be used to add additional golfers, to use in either the fine dining "The Wedgewood" or the relaxed "Cove" Bar & Grill or to use in the fully stocked pro shop. Donated by Henry & Margaret Savelkoul and Stan & Skeeter Johnson and Wedgewood Cove Golf Club
"LOG CABIN" PLAYHOUSE Your children will love having their space to call their own. Built solid, this 6x6x6 playhouse will look great in your backyard. ) Let the adventures begin!
DINNER FOR 6 at the Sacred Heart rectory prepared and served by Father Sauer. Your choice of French, Italian or Belgian menu. Priceless! Donated by Father Sauer
ANNOUNCERS SPECIAL Do you want to be the next Dan Gladden or Dick Vitale? Have you ever wondered what it's like to broadcast a sporting event? Now's your chance! Bid on the position of color commentator (like Gary Walter did last year) on any one OHS boys or girls basketball game or hockey game in the 2010-11 season. Join play by play announcers Roy Koening, Brad Fisher or Jason Iacovino. You pick the game and sport. Donated by KRFO AM 1390 & Kat Kountry 105
IMPRESS THE NEIGHBORS with this Char Broil Quantum Commercial infrared 4 burner grill. The Char Broil Quantum uses an exclusive stainless steel infrared cooking system...the result is food that cooks faster and has more flavor...the infared heat locks in natural juices for moist, flavorful results. No flare-ups...provides even temperature across the entire surface...no more hot & cold spots. Your summer BBQ's need this grill! Donated by Mary & Elliott Eisman (McDonald's)
TOY BOX & TOYS This beautifully handcrafted toy box is quality made and will stand the test of time as your child grows and fills it with memories. For now we have filled it with toys and games galore and have added a $200 gift card to Toys R Us to fill in what we've missed! Imagine your child's reaction when you bring this home! Toy Box donated by Advantage Cabinets, Inc and toys & gift card donated by Dufresne, Wayne & Associates
PRINCIPAL'S PURSE What do we have here? The principal's designer Chanel purse? Be the highest bidder to take a look inside this purse! Mary Hawkins will be perusing the audience all evening asking for purse items...especially cash! Will she be successful? How much are you willing to bid to find out? Let's make a deal...and the purse and entire contents are yours! Donated by Mary Hawkins and the entire Night of Knight's audience!
THE NEWEST INNOVATION Barnes & Noble newest introduction of an eReader...the NOOK! Choose an eBook using the beautiful color touch screen...then watch it appear instantly on the E Ink display...where text appears as crisp as a printed page. No glare or backlight...read with ease. Stores up to 1500 books, newspapers or magazines. Plus you can lend books to your friends for up to 14 days. Comes with an ultra cool orange cover! Donated by Prairie Ridge Orthodontics/Jeff & Mary Loveless.
GIRL'S "GLAM-A-PAJAMA" OVERNIGHT PARTY It's a sleepover for all the girls in the winning grade to be held at St. Mary's School on Saturday, May 22nd. An awesome glitter and glitz fun night for the young ladies with all their classmates. Grades 4-8 eligible. Hosted by Lynn Gorski.
COOL OFF THIS SUMMER Enjoy a family pool membership for the summer of 2010 at the Owatonna Country Club. Beat the heat...your family will thank you! Donated by Owatonna Country Club.
MINNESOTA PRIDE Support your Minnesota Teams in the 2010-11 season! Package includes 4 lower level Viking Tickets, 4 lower level sideline Timberwolves tickets, 4 club level seats to a Wild Game w/parking pass, & 2 tickets to a Twins Game. Games & Dates TBD after schedules are released. Donated by Tim & Kriss Meier, Bushel Boy, Minnesota Timberwolves, KAT KOUNTRY 105/KRFO AM 1390
PANASONIC 50" PLASMA TV...Taking your home viewing experience beyond HD! 720 Plasma, 600 hz, 3,000,000:1 contrast ratio. Make every night family night! Donated by Owatonna Bus Company.
CELEBRATE THE WOMAN IN YOUR LIFE...If she has a birthday coming up, is it your anniversary or if you just want to say thanks in a special way...then guys...this is the package for you! Treat her to a 35" opera length necklace of white freshwater pearls (7.5-8.5mm, AA+ Grade, double knotted on silk thread finished with a 14 carat silver clasp retailing for $700) then celebrate the evening at Torey's Restaurant which includes 2 entrees, 1 appetizer, bottle of house wine & 2 desserts...and if that is not enough...win her over with a bouquet of flowers each month for a year! You'll be a winner in her book! Donated by Pearl Paradise, Torey's Restaurant & Bar, Cedar Floral Design Studio
THE PERFECT MOBILE COMPANION The Dell 10.1" Inspiron Mini 10v Netbook PC is highly portable and comes complete with a powerful Intel Atom processor, excellent wireless capabilities and a beautiful 10.1" CrystalBrite LED-backlit display. 160GB hard drive, 1GB memory & integrated webcam...PLUS...a Dell all in one WIRELESS printer...scan, copy & print your documents or photos. Netbook donated by Tim & Diane Holland.
SNOW REMOVAL It's a distant memory...but remember this last season of winter. Did you wear out your shovel? No more worries...Seykora & Born will take the headache out of winter & snow plow your driveway! (residential driveway & limited to the city of Owatonna). Plan today...snow is only 7 months away! Donated by Seykora & Born.
BEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE Don't worry about being late...front row seating will be waiting for you for all St. Mary's plays and concerts for the 2010-11 school year. Cheer on your children or grandchildren from the best seat in the house!
PREPARE THE LAWN Wheelbarrow full of Craftsmen items to care for your yard...33cc full crank gas string Trimmer, 30" fiberglass leaf rake, 50' garden hose, 24" push broom, pruner, spade shovel, Bushwacker electric hedge trimmer, 3 piece hose nozzle set, gas can...PLUS $100 gift card to Sears. Donated by Owatonna Sears Hometown Store.
CRAFTSMAN DOUBLE DUTY This Craftsman 6-drawer ball-bearing chest is the perfect solution to all of your tool storage needs. Featuring a top row of drawers with 3 split drawers & full width aluminum drawer pulls, this chest is durable, long-lasting & exceptionally convenient...PLUS...Craftsman 4 drawer Roll-Away tool cart is stylish and durable. With a large, 600 lb. load capacity & an internal locking system, this tool cart is the perfect solution to secure & organize all of your tools. Donated by Chris & Colleen Herzog.
QUARTER BEEF STEER 2 live items...both include a quarter beef steer and $100 towards processing....you decide the cuts. Beef to arrive 2 weeks after the auction date. Donated by Wolff & Sons - Scott Wolff
LUTSEN CABIN Canoe, fish and lounge on Tait Lake near Lutsen. 7 days, 6 nights from May-September 2010...many dates available excluding July 4th weekend. Cabin includes screen porch, fire pit, 2 bedrooms and loft on 3 acres overlooking forest. Abundant wildlife! Sleeps 8-9. PLUS the Rahrick's have included 4 day passes for the Alpine Slide/Gondola Ride at Lutsen Mountain! Donated by Mary & Mark Rahrick.
OUTSIDE SPRUCE UP 75 feet of decorative curbing. You select the color and pattern style. Curbing saves hours of edging, trimming & weeding time with an attractive look! Valued at $350. PLUS...take home 4 handcrafted planters filled with flowers...PRICELESS! Donated by Owatonna Groundmasters & Patrick Haberman.
BE NIMBLE...BE QUICK...BE DONE! Toro Time Cutter zero turning radius riding lawn mower. Cut your mowing time in half without sacrificing the quality of the cut. There is no faster, neater way to groom your lawn all season. 42" mowing deck, 19 hp engine. Donated by Manke's and Brian & Kari Bunkers.
READ ANYTHING GOOD LATELY? Keep your books organized with this handcrafted bookshelf and pick out your books with a $50 gift card for Little Professor Bookstore...PLUS...relax in style in this papasan chair and accessorize your space with this adorable floor lamp...a reading corner to call your own! Bookcase handcrafted by Ron Kubicek & Rod Gardner. Other items Donated by David & Sharleen Berg.
KILLEN PRINT "Legacy" Golden Retriever adult & puppy. This is an artist proof limited edition by award winning Jim Killen of Owatonna. It is beautifully framed with linen matte & pewter frame. Donated by Sportsman's Art Ltd - Jim & Karen Killen
JUMP FOR JOY JumpKing 14' trampoline with net enclosure. Rust Resistant galvanized steel frame. A fun way to exercise! Donated by Craig & Kelly Schmidt
IT'S A TALL ORDER Your family room will be complete with this tall pub table with a Minnesota Twins top & 2 stools...PLUS a print canvas of Joe Mauer will show your fan spirit. Donated by Mike & Diane Schoeneman, Dan & Sandie Kubista. Print donated by Elaine & Tim Truelson.
NIGHT OF KNIGHTS VIP TABLE Get your own private VIP "Bar" section at next year's auction...you deserve the royal treatment with complimentary food & beverages for 6! Donated by the Food & Beverage Committee.