Auction Catalog PDF - Richard I. Bong Heritage Center
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THANK YOU TO OUR AUCTION<br />
DINNER SPONSORS
Flying to New Heights<br />
<strong>Richard</strong> I. <strong>Bong</strong> Veterans Historical <strong>Center</strong><br />
2009 On-Line <strong>Auction</strong> <strong>Catalog</strong><br />
CAN’T ATTEND and NEED A PROXY?<br />
See Page 6<br />
Page 2-7 <strong>Auction</strong> Information<br />
LIVE AUCTION LISTINGS<br />
Page 8-13 Far and Away Getaways<br />
Page 14-15 Wisconsin Getaways<br />
Page 16-24 Minnesota Getaways<br />
Page 25-28 Special Collectibles<br />
Page 29-31 Up, Up & Away (getting your feet off the ground)<br />
Page 33-39 Practical Matters<br />
Page 40-46 Fun Times<br />
Page 47-53 Live <strong>Auction</strong> Additions!<br />
Page 54+ SILENT AUCTION LISTINGS
THANK YOU<br />
To<br />
GRANDMA’S SPORTS GARDEN<br />
FOR THEIR GENEROUS<br />
SUPPORT.
Thank you, Bellisio’s<br />
for<br />
Your Generous Support
Thanks to Our Supporters<br />
Special thanks to our <strong>Auction</strong>eer<br />
KARL NORMAN<br />
Flying to New Heights<br />
6 th annual Fund-Raising <strong>Auction</strong><br />
Thursday, November 5 th , 2009<br />
at<br />
Grandma’s Sports Garden<br />
425 Lake Avenue, Duluth<br />
Social Hour & Silent <strong>Auction</strong><br />
5:30 P.M.<br />
Gourmet Dinner<br />
Catered by Bellisio’s Restaurant<br />
6:45 P.M.<br />
Live <strong>Auction</strong><br />
7:45 P.M.<br />
$75 per person ($25 tax deductible)
CAN’T ATTEND and NEED A PROXY?<br />
If you see something in our catalog that you just can’t live<br />
without-but you won’t be able to join us for the auction,<br />
please consider contacting us to arrange a proxy bidder.<br />
Call Bob Fuhrman at (715) 392-7151 for details on<br />
arranging a proxy bidder.
<strong>Auction</strong> Advertisers
Mountainside at Silver Creek,<br />
Granby, Colorado<br />
1 Week<br />
Condo Vacation<br />
for up to 11 people<br />
$1750-2000 value
Donor-Katie Dwan<br />
Kamaole One Beach,<br />
Island of Maui<br />
1 Week Condo Vacation<br />
for up to 6<br />
$1500 value
Holiday Inn, Bozeman, Montana<br />
Three nights lodging<br />
Breakfast for 2 & Dinner for 2-Three Rivers Restaurant<br />
Value $500<br />
Donor-Labovitz Enterprises<br />
/Lion Hotel Group
One week condo vacation-private<br />
golf course, pools, swim-up bar,<br />
Jacuzzi and much, much more…<br />
Value $2100 Donor Karl Norman<br />
Rocky Point Resort, Puerto<br />
Penasco, Mexico
1 week (5 nights) at the<br />
Hampton Inn & Suites,<br />
Scottsdale, Arizona<br />
Value $500 Donor ZMC Hotels
1 Week Condo Vacation for up<br />
to 4 people. Value $1500<br />
Donors Image Tech
Packers vs. Seahawks December 27 at Lambeau<br />
4 tickets & lodging the night of the game at<br />
Hampton Inn Green Bay<br />
Value $485 Donors Oliver Companies/Dave Podratz
Minnesuing Acres<br />
Island House Getaway<br />
Two-night stay in 4 bedroom/5 bath<br />
house packed with amenities!<br />
Value $1500 Donor Minnesuing Acres<br />
Minimum Bid $1000
Lighthouse Bed & Breakfast<br />
Northshore<br />
1 Night Getaway<br />
Value $170<br />
www.lakecountyhistoricalsociety.or<br />
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2 Night’s Lodging<br />
18 Holes of Golf for 2<br />
Value $400
Bluefin Bay on Lake Superior<br />
Tofte, Minnesota<br />
2 consecutive nights/for up to 4 people-Value $750<br />
www.bluefinbay.com
Canal Park Weekend Package<br />
Tuscan Dinner for 2 at<br />
Bellisio’s<br />
1 night whirlpool suite at<br />
Hampton Inn, Canal Park<br />
Value $249 +<br />
Donors Hampton Inn/<br />
Bellisio’s
Cascade Lodge,<br />
Lutsen, Minnesota<br />
2 nights lodging<br />
Value $158<br />
www.cascadelodgemn.com
www.grandsuperior.com<br />
Grand Superior Lodge,<br />
Two Harbors,<br />
Minnesota<br />
1 night’s stay<br />
Value $170
Two Tickets<br />
Wild vs Chicago Blackhawks<br />
Jan. 9, 2010 -7:00 PM<br />
Minnesota Wild/Embassy Suites<br />
at Brooklyn <strong>Center</strong> Package<br />
Includes game parking!<br />
Value $550<br />
Donors Benna Ford/<br />
Oliver Companies
Grand Casino Hinckley<br />
Overnight Stay at Grand Hinckley Inn<br />
and Free Buffet for 2<br />
Donor Grand Casino Value $125
www.sawbill.com<br />
www.northwestoutlet.com<br />
Value $250<br />
Donors Sawbill Canoe Outfitters &<br />
Northwest Outlet<br />
Canoe Rental Package<br />
5-Day free rental or 42 lb Kevlar<br />
18.5’ Wenonah Minnesota II Canoe<br />
or<br />
17’ Bell Seliga Canoe<br />
And a ‘Dry Bag’<br />
to protect your<br />
gear!
1/10 oz. Canadian Maple Leaf -- This bullion coin has the classic<br />
deep yellow of Canadian gold. It's finesse (purity) is 0.9999.<br />
Very desirable from a purity position as well as the limited<br />
quantity produced each year. This year, this coin variety has<br />
demanded a premium above spot from $28 to $55 a coin. Both<br />
collectors and commodities persons find this unique coin very<br />
desirable and of superb value.<br />
Value $145 Donor-John Bremer
Native American artifacts<br />
Collected in the Mid-West-Iowa, Minnesota and<br />
Wisconsin. Hold a piece of history in your<br />
hand…<br />
Value $250 Donor John Bremer
1904 $20 Gold Liberty - This gold piece is called 'Liberty Head.’<br />
The piece has been 3rd Party graded and slabbed by NGC as an AU-<br />
58 (Very Choice Almost Uncirculated).<br />
The designer was James B. Longacre and it has a total weight of<br />
33.436 grams. It's composition is 90% gold and 10% copper (net wt.<br />
0.96750oz. pure gold). It has a diameter of 34mm, reeded edges and<br />
was minted in Philadelphia, Carson City, Denver, New Orleans and<br />
San Francisco. The value in this piece is both commodity Gold<br />
value as well as Numismatic value.<br />
Value $1825 Donor John Bremer
Decorated Malabar<br />
Fruitwood Money Box with<br />
iron fittings.<br />
Kerala, Southern India.<br />
Value $415<br />
Donor Bjorling & Grant<br />
The Relic Hunter with<br />
Ian Grant, Travel<br />
Channel
P-51 Mustang Ride for One<br />
In ‘Sweet Revenge’. Ride<br />
departs from Granite Falls, MN<br />
Value $1500 Donor Ron Fagen
Twin Ports Aerial Tour<br />
for four<br />
Duluth/Superior Area<br />
with local aviator<br />
Toby E. Marcovich
20 Minute Helicopter Flight<br />
Over Duluth/ Superior<br />
Value $100<br />
Donor Northern Helicopters
Poulan Pro 5 HP Snowblower<br />
Clears a 24” wide path<br />
Value $849<br />
Donor Campbell Lumber
5/4 Treated Patio Decking<br />
Value $1200<br />
Donor Peterson Wood Treating, Inc.<br />
www.petersonwoodtreating.com
1 x 6” WPR End-matched,<br />
Pre-finished Paneling<br />
Value $600<br />
Donor Lake State Lumber<br />
www.lake-states-lumber.com/
Soffit Materials-EDCO STEEL<br />
Value $600<br />
Donor Tri State Builders Supply, Inc.
One pallet (53 pieces) of 4 x 8’ 5/8” Breckenridge Siding<br />
‘no grooves’ smooth.<br />
Value $1200<br />
Donor Midwest Lumber<br />
www.midwestlumberinc.com
500 Gallons of Propane<br />
Value $750 Donor Polar Gas
Outdoor Party Package-festive<br />
party tent, tables, globe lamps,<br />
linens, seating and restrooms<br />
Value $1850<br />
Donor Thompson Rental, Inc.
1946 Savings Bond Ad<br />
$500 US Savings Bond<br />
Donor<br />
National Bank of Commerce
Value $250<br />
Donor Keyport Liquor & Lounge<br />
16-bottle Wine Refrigerator/Case<br />
of assorted red & white wines
CATERED DINNER in Your Home!<br />
Delicious porketta roast*<br />
For up to 12 people-<br />
By Lulu Paquette Swanson<br />
Value-Priceless<br />
*other menu options available
Nemadji Golf<br />
Package<br />
Value $400<br />
18 Holes/with carts for up to 8 players,<br />
8 range tokens and 8 burger baskets!<br />
Donor Nemadji Golf Club
GlenRut Full Buck Target with<br />
RAGE broadheads and practice heads<br />
Value $360 Donor Field Logic
Enjoy a four-hour Lake Superior cruise aboard<br />
the 27’ Carpe Diem with Capt. Dave Podratz<br />
Value-priceless.
On the Rocks Around the Twin Ports Geologic Tour<br />
Value-priceless.<br />
with<br />
Dr. Jim Grant
Value $350<br />
Donor<br />
Anonymous<br />
NBA ACTION!<br />
Minnesota Timberwolves<br />
Vs<br />
Memphis Grizzlies<br />
Saturday<br />
February 6, 2010<br />
7 PM<br />
at the<br />
TARGET CENTER
Canal Park Lodge.<br />
One-night’s lodging in Two Room Suite with hot tub and lakeside<br />
balcony. Valid Sunday through Thursday, October 1st and May 31st<br />
save for December 31st. Certificate expires May 31st, 2012.<br />
Donor: Canal Park Lodge<br />
Value: $229
“The Hornet’s Nest” aviation print by noted aviation artist John Shaw.<br />
Shows the Doolittle Raiders on the deck of the USS Hornet; signed by<br />
16 of the Raiders and matted with acid-free materials. Mint condition. Own<br />
a spectacular piece of collectible aviation art!<br />
Donor: Archie Chelseth<br />
Value: $850
“Return to Duxford” aviation print by Robert Taylor. Signed by 6 P-51 pilots. A<br />
beautiful combination of aviation art and landscape painting. Mint condition.<br />
Compliment this fine print with matting and framing from Olde Towne Galleries!<br />
Donor: Archie Chelseth & Olde Towne Galleries<br />
Value: $600<br />
Olde<br />
Towne<br />
Galleries
Wii Game Console. One of the hottest trends in gaming and fitness is<br />
the Wii (pronounced we). Able to detect movement in three<br />
dimensions the Wii experience is both fun and fit. Basic console<br />
comes with Wii Sports-play tennis, baseball, golf, bowing and<br />
bowling. Our package also includes the Wii Fit Plus for yoga, aerobics<br />
and more!<br />
Donor: Tim Sauter<br />
Value $325
Sony Blu Ray Player<br />
Experience the clearest, most vivid way to view movies at home! Also plays<br />
standard DVDs.<br />
Donor: Superior Water Power & Light<br />
Value: $200
2010 Family Golf Membership at Poplar Golf Course. Get the family<br />
ready to hit the links in 2010 at Poplar Golf Course!<br />
Donor: Poplar Golf Course<br />
Value: $375
Vikings VS the Lions. Four tickets for the November 15th contest at<br />
the Metrodome. Noon kick-off time for this central division tilt.<br />
Donor: Orthopaedic Associates<br />
Value: $296
Silent <strong>Auction</strong> Samplings-We’re sure to add more items<br />
as the auction approaches!<br />
One case of fine wines, Donor Saratoga Liquor<br />
Flight certificates for unbeatable<br />
simulation flying at the Mall of<br />
America<br />
Donor Aces Flight Simulations
Wine Assortment from<br />
Belknap Liquor and Lounge<br />
Silent <strong>Auction</strong> Samplings<br />
UW-Superior Sports &<br />
Events Package
Gasoline certificates<br />
Donor Murphy Oil<br />
Silent <strong>Auction</strong> Samplings<br />
Assorted military history dvds-<br />
WWII Stories, Korean War Stories & USS<br />
Wisconsin-the Last Battleship<br />
Donor Wisconsin Public Television
Pizza Train excursion package from<br />
North Shore Scenic Railroad<br />
Silent <strong>Auction</strong> Samplings<br />
Wisconsin Public Radio promo<br />
package-polo shirts & water jugs
Rice River Farms Wild Rice<br />
Donor Rod Campbell<br />
Silent <strong>Auction</strong> Samplings<br />
Grandma’s Marathon Promo Packageshirt,<br />
hats & mugs<br />
Donor Grandma’s Marathon
20 Lb. Propane Cylinder Refills<br />
Donor Kimmes Oil Tire &<br />
Propane Co.<br />
Pilot’s Welcome Matt<br />
Donor John Bremer<br />
Silent <strong>Auction</strong> Samplings<br />
Craig Blacklock book & dvd<br />
Donor Canal Park Lodge
Pine Motif Pasta Bowls and Serving Set<br />
Donor Grand Casino Hinckley<br />
One night at Comfort Suites in<br />
Historic Canal Park-Jacuzzi Suite<br />
Silent <strong>Auction</strong> Samplings
Silent <strong>Auction</strong> Samplings<br />
Tony Yaworski Print<br />
<strong>Richard</strong> I. <strong>Bong</strong> Memorial<br />
Donor Downs-LeSage Funeral Home<br />
Cuddly soft blankets<br />
1 Adult’s<br />
1 Child’s (includes the<br />
Teddy!)<br />
Donor/Maker-<br />
Judy Rogers
<strong>Bong</strong> <strong>Center</strong> Facility Use<br />
Day or Evening Booking<br />
For Your Business or Social<br />
Occasion!<br />
Golf at Hidden Greens<br />
Silent <strong>Auction</strong> Samplings
Golf at Bottens<br />
Lake Superior Magazine<br />
Silent <strong>Auction</strong> Samplings
Car Cleaning Kit<br />
Donor Larson Chevrolet<br />
Silent <strong>Auction</strong> Samplings<br />
Perkins Gift Certificates<br />
Kari Toyota Service Certificate
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