'09 Night at the Louvre Auction Items:
2009
Fundraising
Events
WALL ART
1 un
Sykora Photography
Value $130
What better art for your home than a Spring/Summer family photograph of you & your loved ones, or just you? Whatever the picture you most yearn for, Sykora Photography is the answer. This is for 1 indoor or outdoor photo session (family, high school senior, kids, etc.) & a mounted 8”x10” portrait.
2 deux
John Walton Landscape
Value $500
John Walton’s watercolor landscapes are perennially popular with guests at The Louvre. As the lucky winner, you can feast your eyes on this 18” x 24”, northern United States, Walton original wherever it pleases you…& John’s paintings always please.
3 trois
Lori Feldpausch Painting
Value $250
Eastern Breeze, a 10x12 oil painting by Lori Feldpausch, captures a scene of a palm tree accented marketplace. Donated by Lori Feldpausch.
4 quatre
February Geraniums
Value $200
Brightly colored geraniums blooming in a window inspired “February Geraniums”, a watercolor by Maureen Reed. Among the heartiest of plants, geraniums can be moved indoors to continue blossoming throughout Michigan’s winter months. Donated by Maureen Reed.
5 cinq
Sarah Karr Photograph
Value $150
This matted & framed photograph, taken by Ms. Karr, is an 11x13 color picture of the Washington Monument. Donated by Sarah Karr & framed by Andy Karr.
6 six
Iris
Value $350
A beautiful watercolored painted Iris. Painted by Deb Forman & framed by Ginny Sue Lewis.
7 sept
Brooks Fountain
Value $150
This 12x24 framed pigment on paper, displays a beautiful scene of the Brooks Fountain at night. Donated by Scott Buttrick, C/o Gallery 105.
8 huit
Fall Watercolor
Value $200
A watercolor of fall still life such as leaves & nuts painted in rich autumn colors. Donated by Kathryn Jarvie.
9 neuf
Craft Photographic
Value $475
Craft Photographic offers this family portrait session & a classic 16x20 portrait. Don’t put off that keepsake picture another day! Donated by Craft Photographic Gallery.
10 dix
Mirror Wall Hanging
Value $100
A half-round, spoked, white mirror that is a unique addition to any wall in your home. Donated by Bruce Bidelman.
11 onze
Nicole Christian Photography
Value $575
From Jaime McAllister at Nicole Christian Photography, a a family session or individual child’s session, 16”x20” gallery canvas wrap & two 5”x7” portraits.
12 douz
Reflections on Ice
Value $150
Sit back. Relax. Fix your gaze on this serene setting. A 16”x20” framed, color photograph that will make you take a deep breath & drink in the coolness. Feel the calm; the serenity; the peace. Truly enjoy this quiet moment. Photography & donated by Vee Kalnins.
13 trieze
Home Is Where The Heart Is
Value $100
A photo session that includes 1 to 2 hour photo shoot of an architectural or landscape location of your choice. Have your home or garden photographed for your own personal greeting cards; your grandmother’s quilt in an old wooden rocker or your prize rose photographed in a favorite vase. Donated by Jan Lee, Backyard Photography.
14 quatorze
The Big Fish
Value $30
A hand-carved, wooden fish in a lovely shade of green. Perfect for that wall in your cottage or family room. Donated by Bruce Bidelman.
15 quinze
Yosemite National Park
Value $150
This 11x13 color photograph, taken by Andy Karr, captures the beauty of Half Dome/Summer Meadow in the Yosemite National Park, CA. Donated by Andy Karr.
16 seize
Santa Portraits
Value $125
A limited edition print with frame & matting of “Marshall’s Hometown Santa” that captures the innocence of a little girl at Christmas time. Donated by Craft Photographic Gallery.
17 dix-sept
The Old Mill
Value $75
A photograph by T.K. Selleck Photography captures the serenity of being in the country. Donated by Tammy Brown, T.K. Selleck Photography.
18 dix-huit
Altered Art
Value $55
One of a kind handcrafted mixed media collage. Created with paper, vintage jewels, antique photos & textile
embellishments, it will leave you saying “ooh la la!”
Created & donated by sisters Molly Bolger & Theresa Hein, designers of this year’s Night at the Louvre
invitation & catalog cover.
19 dix-neuf
The Untitled Painting
Value $300
An untitled painting of three women caring for each other. Beautifully framed by Janice Darling. Painting measures 36x48. Donated by Janice Darling.
DISPLAY ART
20 vingt
Waterford Whiskey Decanter
Value $250
This beautiful whiskey decanter boasts its exquisite cut glass in a Colleen pattern, which is no longer made. Donated by Jim Leonard.
21 vingt et un
Oval Vase
Value $80
A beautifully glazed, oval vase in earth tones made by the numerous award-winning artist, Irina Clopatofsky.
22 vingt deux
Real Apple Wreath
Value $35
A 14” wreath made of real apples. Mary Shoup’s unique creation of dried apples, assembled on a wreath & beautifully decorated will give your den or kitchen a warm fall ambience. Donated by Mary Shoup.
23 vingt trios
Blown Glass Candlesticks
Value $70
A pair of hand-blown candlesticks, 7” high. Made by Bruce Cobb, New Hampshire. Donated by Kim Caron, Blue Hour Gallery.
24 vingt quatre
Lyndie Parrish Glass
Value $75
A glass window designed and created by Lyndie Parrish that is sure to catch not only the sunlight but the eye of you & your guests. Lyndie’s pieces are one of a kind & are sure to add to any room of the house.
25 vingt cinq
North Carolina Pottery Bowl
Value $35
This 7’’, square, earth tone pottery bowl was made in Seagrove, North Carolina. Seagrove is the historic center of hand-crafted, clay art. Crafters have worked here since the 1800’s. Donated by John & Margaret Day.
26 vingt six
Crystal Anniversary Santa
Value $265
An incredible, Father Christmas, hand-crafted by Lynne Haney, that is truly a collector’s item. Donated by Dave & Barb Crowle.
27 vingt sept
Ceramic Pots
Value $50
2 small (6” high) pots with gunmetal glaze thrown by Bobbie Brewer, one of the famed Seagrove, North Carolina, potters. Donated by Kathy Tarr.
28 vingt huit
Santa Votives
Value $50
Three adorable, ceramic, pear-shaped Santa votive candle holders, Donated by Dr. Natalie Kelly.
JUST FOR FUN
29 vingt neuf
Winston Park Shell Gift Basket
Value $230
This beautiful, large basket contains car washes, gas card, subway gift card, coffee mugs, snacks, Russell Stover’s candy & soda pop. Who couldn’t use this package? Donated by Winston Park Shell.
30 trente
Voice of Music
Value $150
This desk-style, 1950 Voice of Music table radio & record player with a cherry finish & speakers will take you back to a different era of music! Donated by McKee Mercantile.
31 trente et un
Pink Basket of Hope
Value: $45
A tribute to breast cancer survivors, this thoughtful set includes an inspirational calendar, designed & written by the donor, a pink chair frame, with garden picture, a ribbon of hope pin, pink pedometer, a step-by-step pack of post-it notes & maybe just a little more. Donated by Jane Johnson, Step x Step.
32 trente deux
Learn to Play
Value $90
Marge Smith is offering 6—one half hour sessions of music or piano lessons. If you’ve always wanted to learn, here is your chance!
33 trente trois
Car Detailing (2)
Value $179.95 (each)
Give as a gift or keep for yourself, this car detailing, interior & exterior is a great way to get your car looking and smelling good! There are two separate gift certificates that will be auctioned off separately. Donated by Sunshine Toyota, Battle Creek.
34 trent quatre
Franke Season Tickets
Value $600 Two season tickets to the Franke Center for the Arts. Your winning bid will bring you an extraordinary season of entertainment ranging from blues, jazz and Celtic music to a series of children’s shows, a dance concert, a classic film series and a series of cabaret performances in the Downstage area of the building, featuring the likes of local favorite Randy Lake. All that and a wonderful, locally produced Christmas show…always a favorite at the Franke. Don’t miss it!
FOR THE HOME
35 trente cinq
Coffee Mug & Coaster Set
Value $75
A set of four Marshall Fountain coffee mugs and four hardboard coasters with holder. Donated by Connie & Dan Maurer, Designs & Signs by Daco Enterprise.
36 trente six
Quilt
Value $250
A joint quilting effort by the girls at the Shops at Marshall House. Inspired by a line of fabric designed by Nancy Halvorsen for Benartex Fabric Co. Machine quilted by Joyce Rupp. Donated by Jay & Karen Larson.
37 trente sept
Jewelry Armoire
Value $150
A hand-painted armoire with 5, velvet-lined drawers, an interior mirror with lift top and 2 side doors. This cherry finished, Queen Anne style piece measures 40” tall, 18” wide and 12” deep. Donated by Vaughn & Amy Frentz,
Hannah’s Slippers.
38 trente huit
Streamliners Home Consultation
Value $275
Can’t decide which colors to paint your home? Need some organization? Help is on the way! Christine
Bourdeaux, of Streamliners Home LLC, offers a gift
certificate for professional consultation & full home color layout or storage/organizational planning consultation.
39 trente neuf
Karastan Rug
Value $875
The “French Quarter Bluestone” area rug is a transitional design rendered in a palette of soft browns, robin’s egg blue and limestone that was inspired by the ironwork gates and balconies of New Orleans. Made in the USA of premium New Zealand worsted wool. Measures 5’6 x 8’3. Donated by Michigan Tile & Carpet.
40 quarante
Rustic Barnwood Cabinet
Value $100
This 18x48x13 inch weathered barn wood cabinet features 3 shelves, 2 of which are open, one is concealed behind a tin-punch, panel door. Constructed from siding from a 125 year old Eaton County Barn. Crafted & donated by Al Byam.
41 quarante et un
Paint and a Painter
Value $350
The answer to every woman’s prayer! Darling Hardware will supply up to 4 gallons of ACE Royal Touch interior paint, enough to cover 1 large or 2 average rooms. Ken Zuehlke, professional painter, will supply the labor. Please use by 3/1/2010. Donated by Darling Hardware and Ken Zuehlke.
42 quarante deux
Wine Rack & Wine
Value $275
A place to display or to just store all of your aged wine. With a walnut finish, this rack is a great addition to your wine collection. If you don’t have a collection, we’ve added 3 bottles of red & 3 bottles of white Bridesmaid Wine, straight from California. Donated by Bruce Bidelman.
43 quarante trois
Brass Door Knocker
Value $150
A hospitality, pineapple door knocker. Hand-made with solid brass by Michael Healey. Donated by Linda Weir.
44 quarante quatre
Medicine Cabinet
Value $40
This beautiful medicine cabinet, donated by Bruce Bidelman, is pine with a walnut stain and a mirror.
HEALTH & BEAUTY
45 quarante cinq
Z’s Beauty Package
Value $145
Pamper yourself with this package from the ladies of Z’s Salon. This package includes one haircut & style with Nichole and one with Michele; Get your ears pierced & eyebrows waxes with Lisa; Mary Ann will give you a 1/2 hour massage & Carolyn offers a pedicure. Donated by Nichole Zasucha, Lisa Idemudia, Mary Ann Churchill, Carolyn Hughes & Michele Lord.
46 quarante six
Life Coaching
Value $250
This certificate entitles the winner to 3-50 minute sessions of coaching services with a professional life coach. What do you want to do? Change careers? Adopt a healthier lifestyle? Donated by Kathleen Loughrige.
47 quarante sept
Oaklawn Life Improvement Membership
Value $175/$615
With all of the food packages offered at the Night at the
Louvre, a membership at the Oaklawn Life Improvement
Center is just what the doctor ordered. With this
certificate, current members get a 3-month extension on their current membership, or non-members get a 1-year individual membership. Donated by Oaklawn Hospital.
DINING AND ENTERTAINMENT
48 quarante huit
Pastrami Joe’s Box Lunch for 20
Value $200
Pastrami Joe’s Deli offers a gift certificate for a box lunch meal for 20. Treat your friends or staff (or both!) to Mike & Libby Caron’s luscious cold market subs or market wraps that will come with a large bowl of pasta or garden salad, assorted chips & four 2-liter bottles of Pepsi. Donated by Pastrami Joe’s.
49 quarante neuf
Paula Tucker Feast for Ten
Value $400
The lucky winner of this item will be treated to dinner for 10 catered in your home by Paula Tucker, Night at the Louvre’s caterer. Paula’s meals are legendary in the
Marshall area for their sumptuousness & presentation. Both parties will mutually agree on a time. Paula asks that the date by reserved within 1 year of purchase.
50 cinquante
Ice Cream, You Scream
Value $135
Win a one day rental of the delicious soft serve, ice cream machine from Side Tracks Ice Cream. This expires the end of 2010 season. Winning bidder must call ahead for availability of ice cream machine rental. Donated by Dave Stevenson.
51 cinquante et un
National House Affair
Value $350
Make it an affair to remember for 20 in the ambiance of the National House dining room. The possibilities are endless: your Bunco or card group, a crafting afternoon, tea, shower, birthday…whatever! Luncheon, coffee & tea provided. Donated by innkeeper Barbara Bradley.
52 cinquante deux
Gourmet Dinner for 4
Value: Priceless
Pam Sigren, cook extraordinaire, will prepare a gourmet 6-course meal, complete with wine and ambiance, for your party of 4. Cuisine to be decided between winning bidder & donor, Pam Sigren.
53 cinquante trois
Brunch at Ye Olde Farmhouse
Value $150
A delicious, home-cooked brunch for you and your family (or perhaps a “hen party”). Served up around a farmhouse table, you will savor the flavors with each bite. Donated by John & Mary Gehrig.
54 cinquante quatre
Blight Farms Beef Box
Value $90
This locally owned farm is donating one box of beef which includes 30 pounds of lean, ground beef in one pound packages (frozen). Donated by Blight Farms.
55 cinquante cinq
Deep Fried Turkey
Value $40
Try one of the most delicious ways to enjoy a turkey dinner! With a 2-day notice, the Speedy Chick will have an 18 lb deep fried turkey cooked for you so all you have to worry about is the side dishes! Donated by Dave Stevenson, Speedy Chick.
56 cinquante six
A Year of Desserts
Value $280
A dessert each month from Ronda Masters, creator of the “Best Carrot Cake You’ve Ever Eaten”. One pie or cake a month including that great carrot cake, german chocolate cake, cherry pie or Buckeye pie among others.
Donated by Ronda Masters, Roma’s Corner Café.
WEARABLE ART
57 cinquante sept
Necklace, Earrings & Bracelet Set
Value $80
Judy Byam’s jewelry mastery comes to the fore in this necklace, bracelet & earring set made of crazy lace agate stone with filled beads.
58 cinquante huit
Mohair Wrap
Value $200
Kid Mohair & Rayon Longtail wrap, beautifully knitted by Kara Wills. The pattern was designed by Carolyn Steele. Donated by Kara Wills.
59 cinquante neuf
Woman’s Designer Sunglasses
Value $175
One pair of woman’s, non-prescription, Coach sunglasses. Donated by Marshall Eye Care.
60 soixante
Sterling Silver & Black Onyx Set
Value $80
This beautiful necklace, with matching earrings, is made of sterling silver and faceted black onyx beads with a sterling silver flower in the middle. Made and donated by Gerrie Kane.
61 soixante et un
Silver Pearl Necklace
Value $60
Any lady would enjoy this beautiful 3-piece jewelry set (necklace, earrings & bracelet) made with aqua ruffled beads with black & white on the edges. There is also other black, white & aqua beads with silver clasps. Created & donated by Judy Byam.
62 soixante deux
Vera Bradley Beach Set
Value $145
Made in America and by Vera Bradley: this adorable cargo sling with a yellow bird pattern also includes matching wristlet & sunglass case. Great for traveling! Donated by the Mole Hole.
63 soixante trios
Mandalay Bay Set
Value $153
This lia Sophia piece is made with genuine tiger eye and quartz with resin beads. This set comes with a 18”-21” necklace and matching earrings.
Donated by Sally Bulgarelli.
64 soixante quatre
Purse/Wallet Set
Value $308
A large, brown Fossil leather purse and wallet set. Absolutely gorgeous! Donated by Barb & Katie Crowle.
65 soixante cinq
Men’s Designer Sunglasses
Value $150
One pair of non-prescription, men’s, Nike brand sunglasses. Donated by Marshall Eye Care.
66 soixante six
A Bracelet For Every Occasion
Value $75
Jewelry designer Suzy Cowgill has designed 4 different bracelets with matching earrings. Something to go with every outfit.
FOR THE KIDS
67 soixante sept
Bowling Party & Bowling Pin
Value $150
This party for 4 includes bowling games, shoes, pizza & soft drinks! A birthday pin is also provided to the birthday child. Donated by Bob & Sue Hutchings, Marshall Lanes.
68 soixante huit
Toy Barn
Value $30
The Toy Barn has put together this duo that includes a Putumayo Kids CD & a $20 gift certificate. Donated by the Toy Barn.
69 soixante neuf
Grammy Rocks!
Value $150
“The Giving Tree” has never sounded better than when a child crawls up on Grammy’s lap. She reads & rocks & snuggles with her babe, while making memories that will last forever. Those are the very memories this chair will invoke as a family heirloom in your home. Donated by Susan Wallace.
70 soixante-dix
Grandma-n-Grandpa Basket
Value $40
This basket is chock-full of busy things to do when the young’uns come calling. There’s a soft toy, some goodies, jumping spinner, bug-eye “glasses”, “The Incredibles” junior-size skateboard, activity & coloring books & markers. There is even a toothbrush & toothpaste for an overnight stay, plus waterless disinfectant hand soap! A little bit of fun for everyone! (See complete list on basket.) Donated by Vee & Willy Kalnins.
71 soixante-dix
American Girl Bunkbed
Value $60
Hand-made, properly sized bunk bed for “American Girl” dolls. Measures approximately 12”x24”x18”. Crafted & donated by Jim & Mary Lou Clement.
72 soixante-douze
Granparent Sleepover
Value $ Priceless—as are grandchildren
Have a sleepover with your grandchild in the Swedish Stuga located in the Garden Tour (2007) backyard of Pam Sigren. Enjoy the overnight with hotdogs, s’mores and a homemade breakfast in the morning.
OUTDOORS
73 soixante-treize
Garden Accent
Value $70
A rustic birdhouse planter made from barnwood and planted with cheery annuals to set in your garden. Donated by the Harvester Flower Shop.
74 soixante-dix quatorze
Wicker Patio Set
Value $870
Beautiful, black wicker settee, chair and table with cushions. Perfect for a screened porch or deck. Donated by Herman’s Hardware & Marshall Internal & Family Medicine.
75 soixante-quinze
Olie’s Tree Farm Gift Certificates
Value $40
Sharon & Jeff Robinson, owners of Olie’s, will help brighten your yard , or select the perfect Christmas tree, with these two $20 gift certificates.
76 soixante-seize
Potting Bench
Value $150
This cute potting bench is great for outdoor use. It even has a convenient drawer for potting soil! Donated by Dr. Alcides Gil-Acosta.
77 soixante-dix sept
Patio Fireplace
Value $100
Create a hot spot wherever you like. Integrated wheels allow for easy positioning. Metal mesh arrests sparks and keeps the fire safely in view. Donated by Dr. David Lambrix & Dr. David Byrens.
78 soixante-dix huit
Log Cabin Frontier Birdhouse
Value $75
Designed and built by Otis Myer. This is a typical frontier cabin with living room for the settler family. A perfect added touch for your garden.
79 soixante-dix neuf
Young Boy & His Basket of Kittens
Value $40
A 16”-18” tall concrete statue of a young man that has his hands, er, basket full-or not! The playful kittens are keeping him busy. Let this charming fellow & adorable playmates bring a smile to your face each time you look at them. The statue, made in the USA, is all concrete (no resin) of materials from the north so put it outside or in! Donated by Stone’s Throw/Little Hills Farm.
80 quatre-vingts
“Welcome” Stone
Value $15
This 10”x8” concrete, step stone bears a simple greeting—”Welcome”-and a offer of hospitality—the pinapple—all in one place. Made in the USA (no resin) of materials from our more northern climate, so put it inside or out. Donated by Stone’s Throw/Little Hills Farm.
81 quatre-vingt-un
Rietveld Chairs
Value $200
Hand-crafted, Adirondack-like, outdoor chairs perfect for enjoying warm summer sun. Designed in 1918 by Dutch cabinet maker, Gerrit Rietveld. Crafted & donated by John Sullivan.
GET AWAY FROM IT ALL
82 quatre-vingt-deux
Alwyn Downs
Value $150
18 holes of golf for four people, including a cart at the Alwyn Downs Golf Course. Enjoy dinner and drinks afterwards at The Stagecoach in downtown Marshall. Donated by Alwyn Downs and Sue Schnaitmann of the Stagecoach.
83 quatre-vingt-trois
Overnite Stay with Dinner & Breakfast
Value: Priceless
Enjoy a deliciously prepared dinner for 4, an overnight stay (2 bedrooms with a shared bath) and breakfast the following morning in the historical, Italianate home of Dan & Judy Babcock. The home is decorated with beautiful, century antiques and has entertained such famous guests as President Abraham Lincoln, of Civil War Ball fame. Black out dates are October 30, 2009 through April 30, 2010. Donated by Dan and Judy Babcock.
84 quatre-vingt quatre
Rural Romp-City Gourmet
Value $Priceless
A romp around Tom’s Bellevue farm, surrounded by woods, in the back of a 1972 International pick-up for four people. Previous guests have seen cattle, horses, deer, wild turkey and the mating ritual of 2 sandhill cranes! After, you will return to Marshall for a chuck- wagon dinner at the home of Pam Sigren. Transportation to and from by S/S Chauffer Service. A one of a kind outing you don’t want to miss! Donated by Tom Stachnik & Pam Sigren.
85 quatre-vingt cinq
Townhouse or Avenue Overnight Stay
Value $135
Enjoy a one night’s stay at your choice of The Avenue or The Townhouse above Serendipity. Each is equipped with living room, kitchen, bath, laundry, phone, cable TV and air. Blackout dates: Home Tour weekend. Donated by Kay Mead, Serendipity.
86 quatre-vingt six
Tomac Woods
Value $ 150
18 holes of golf for four people, including a cart at the Tomac Woods Golf Course. Enjoy a pizza afterwards with the gift certificate from Cascarelli’s in Albion. Donated by Dave & Jean Kennedy of Tomac Woods Golf Course.
87 quatre-vingt sept
Getaway Cottage Weekend
Value $300
Enjoy a 2 night stay in this central, Barry County cabin on a large, wooded acre lot with a dock, canoes, 2 bedrooms (1 queen & 2 twins) plus a pull-out queen bed in the living room. There is also a large deck with a grill and a variety of games. A full kitchen & laundry facilities are provided so all you have to bring is your clothes and food! Donated by Julie Burke Smith and David Smith.
GARDENER’S DELIGHT
A first time at the Night at the Louvre, 5 flower boxes that were made and donated by the Family Tree Garden Center, Inc. and filled with beautiful flowers from Donors listed below, will be auctioned concurrently in a 5-minute period. Bid fast, bid loud!
88 quatre-vingt huit
Flowers furnished by Lynn Darling, Darling’s Ace Hardware.
89 quatre-vingt neuf
Flowers furnished by the Marshall Garden Club in conjunction with the veterans in their work therapy program.
90 quatre-vingt-dix
Flowers furnished by Pam Bosserd, Bosserd Farms.
91 quatre-vingt-onze
Flowers furnished by Bev Zalewski, The Harvester
92 quatre-vingt-douze
Flowers furnished by Kathleen Oerther, Oerther’s.
LIVE AUCTION
93 quatre-vingt-treize
Shanty Creek
Value $1,500
Enjoy this 3 night stay at the Shanty Creek Condo located on the 1st hole of the Schuss Golf Course. The condo boasts of 3 bedrooms and 3 baths on top of the great location! Contact the Komasara Family for arrangements. Donated by Dr. David & Lynn Komasara and Family.
94 quatre-vingt-quatre
American Girl Dolls Set
Value $500
A pair of American Girl Dolls (Samantha, who is a retired doll and Nellie) with wicker tea table and chairs. A little girl’s dream! Donated by Sandy Woods, State Farm Insurance Agent.
95 quatre-vingt-cinq
England Trip
Value $3,000
Every year the England trip donated by Tom and Marsha
Franke is the auction highlight. Pamper yourself with a
stay for two people in your choice of one, or split—up between all three of the Franke’s Abacus Hotels located in the beautiful counties of Norfolk and Cambridgeshire. Seven nights, breakfast & dinner, drinks before and after dinner & wine with your dinner are all included. Each hotel has its own British pub! Tom will even help you plan your trip. The hotel’s website, www.abacushotels.co.uk, will give you a chance to see the prize that is yours if you’re the high bidder. This is a once-a-year opportunity for the vacation of a lifetime!
96 quatre-vingt-six
Port Ludlow Trip
Value $1,800
Visit Washington’s Olympic Peninsula! A 2 week stay at a home in the resort community of Port Ludlow, located on Puget Sound. Vacation membership includes tennis courts, private beach, indoor & outdoor pools. And for a fee, the use of a community golf course (27) holes. Seattle, San Juan Islands & Victoria is a ferry ride away. Available June to October 2009-2010. Donated by Judith Gage Brown.
97 quatre-vingt-sept
Golfer’s Dream Package
Value $600
This package includes a round of 18 holes for four people, including a cart, at each of the following courses: Marshall Country Club, Battle Creek Country Club and The Medalist.
98 quatre-vingt-huit
Isle of Palms Week
Value $2500
Once again this fabulous trip is offered to our
bidders. Enjoy a one-week stay between September 1, 2009 and May 1, 2010 on a beautiful beach in South Carolina. The condo is a one-bedroom, ocean-side
residence with pool & many amenities. A mere 20
minutes from historic Charleston, the condo is in Wild Dunes Resort, a 1600-acre paradise that rests on the tip of the Isle of Palms, a barrier island off South Carolina. The lucky bidder will check in on a Saturday & leave on the following Saturday. Donated by Doug & Glenda Jackson.
99 quatre-vingt-neuf
Hermes Scarf
Value $375
Upon returning from a recent trip to France, Liz Brotherton brought an exquisite Hermes scarf to the Fountain Clinic for the Night at the Louvre auction. Here is your chance to own an original Hermes, unique to one store in all of France, and a shining example of art at its finest. Donated by Marshall Internal & Family Medicine.
100 cent
U of M Football Set
Value $150
A University of Michigan football signed by head coach, Rich Rodriguez and a 1st edition U of M book written & signed by Fritz Chrisler. Donated by Mark Stuart.
101 cent un
MSU Package
Value $250
A perfect package for the Michigan State fanatic! You get a basketball just signed by Tom Izzo, a MSU flag, a “Final Four” baseball cap & t-shirt, a “Big 10” t-shirt, a “Sweet 16” t-shirt, and a shirt signed by Tom Izzo from the 2001 championship season.
102 cent deux
Go Irish!
Value $1,300
Memorabilia of all sorts! Included is a Notre Dame #13 team jersey, worn in the 2005-2006 season, a ND golf umbrella (62”), Notre Dame sign that hangs in the tunnel of the entrance to the football field that players touch as they enter for games and a football autographed by the current football coach. Donated by Clare & Scott Loughrige and Carolyn & Joe Palchak.
103 cent trois
South Haven B&B Trip
Value $305
2 tickets for a sail on the Friends Goodwill Tall Ship, a $25 gift certificate to Clementine’s and a $200 gift certificate to A Country Place B&B. Reservations needed for both the B&B & sail ride. Donated by Michael & Nancy Wojcik & Marshall Medical Associates.
104 cent quatre
RCI Condo Vacation
Value $1,000
Win this vacation & you’re off to a RCI Resort of your choice, anywhere in the world! This is a one week stay and has to be used by April, 2010. Please contact Kathy Miller for arrangements. Donated by Ralph & Kathy Miller.
RAFFLE—Hodge’s Jewelry
An assortment of wrapped boxes will be for sale at $20 a box, each containing an exquisite pair of CZ earrings set in sterling silver and created by Hodges Jewelers. Each set of earrings is valued at $25/pair. Each box will be numbered. If you are holder of the lucky number, you will receive a pair of diamond solitaire earrings valued at $1,200, made and designed by Hodges Jewelers, created specially for this auction.
We would like to thank the following businesses for their sponsorships to support the Fountain Clinic’s 2009 Night at the Louvre.
MONET LEVEL ($1000-2400)
*Schroeder DeGraw, PLLC
*Chemical Bank
* Dr. Donn & Dr. Esther LaTour
DEGAS LEVEL ($500-999)
* Sims Heating & Cooling
* Crossroads Church & Ministries
CEZANNE LEVEL ($250-499)
* M&J Accounting & Tax Services, LLC
* Dick & Bea Walters
* Southern Michigan Bank & Trust
* Mary A. Crosby, Prudential Preferred Realtor
* Blu Fish Consulting LLC
* Eaton Corporation
* Medler Insurance Agency


