Share-A-Thon 2008
Never Changing God, Ever Changing Life
Isaiah 43: 18-19
April 16th, 17th, and 18th!!!
Ree kissing the pig: Click to make it bigger
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ALL AUCTIONS CLOSED!!!
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AUCTION ITEM PICTURES AND DESCRIPTIONS BELOW!!!
(watch for the current bid here as well!)
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Auction items:
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1. Train Ride - Harvey Hinz
$200.00 - Mike Nielsen
Once again we have a delightful train ride and party given by Harvey Hinz. Located on the Harvey and Erma Hinz farm, the Burlington Little Line is offering train rides for up to a party of 30 people for a special occasion such as a birthday. This is sure to please young and old alike. Picnic tables are on the grounds located near McCook, Nebraska. Harvey will supply the train rides and the winner of this auction item will supply the people and food.
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2. Ree's Jelly - Ree Smock
$30.00 - Marvin May
$20.00 - Marvin May
Our own Ree Smock has donated two unique baskets full of her homemade jellies. Ree gathers the wild fruit to make these jellies from the road side of southwest Nebraska.
Unique Paper Basket:
This unique basket fashioned from four brown grocery bags contains three beautifully decorated jellies made by Ree. She has decorated each jar of jelly with a beautiful bonnet trimmed with three miniature roses. Jellies included in this unique gift basket are: Elderberry, Chokecherry, and peach.
Farmer’s market Wooden Crate:
This trio of jellies comes in their own little wooden crate which reminds us of the wooden crates of old. Ree has trimmed each jar of her homemade jelly with a flower covered bonnet. Jellies in this collection are: Elderberry, peach and wild grape.
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3. Decorated Egg - Karmon Johnson
$100.00 - Joyce Hill
Each decorated egg is unique, no two are alike. It takes many hours to complete an egg project. The egg has several coats of a special product to strengthen the shell. A high gloss finish is also used to protect the finished design. The beautiful flowers on this egg are decoupaged with a “Sunken” and “Raised” technique, creating texture and interest. The design is accented with sparkly, dark pink Austrian crystals and white pearls. Lift up the pearl droplet and the egg magically opens. Lush, soft pink velvet lines the inside of the shell. Two little roses are “nestled” in the corner, ready for something special and precious to be placed beside them.
This is a perfect gift for Mother’s Day, Anniversaries, birthdays, or just to express your love or friendship to someone special. Kindly donated by Karmon K. Johnson.
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4. Ceramic Pie Plate w/ free pie of buyer's choice - Judy Schow
$30.00 - Pat Fortkamp
This beautiful 9 inch, 2.5 inch deep ceramic pie plate by GoodCook comes with a free pie baked in it! It’s Red on the outside and White on the inside. If you buy the beautiful ceramic pie plate you have a choice of Peach, Cherry, Apple or Bumble Berry pies. Bumble Berry is a delicious combination of Apple, Rhubarb, and 3 other Berries. It’s a win/win situation; you eat the pie AND keep the pie plate! This plate and pie was kindly Donated by Judy Schow.
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5. Nikon 35mm Camera - Fred Boerger
Close 7:00
$300.00 - Dirk Hill
This camera is a bargain! The Nikon SRL 35mm camera comes with a protective covering and multiple accessories. You’ll get one NIKKOR-Q 200mm zoom lens, one Auto Teleplus 2x zoom lens, filters, remote button, hand grip attachment, lens cleaner, replacement rubber eye cups, wide angle attachments, and covers and cases for everything. You’ll be an instant photographer with this package! This camera was kindly donated by Fred Boergner.
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6. 1940's Style Royal Standard Typewriter - Fred Boerger
$25.00 - Joseph McCarty
Take a blast from the past with this 1940’s style Royal Standard Typewriter. Originally Army surplus, this typewriter works just like it did the day it was built. It takes no electricity, so you can put it anywhere and use it anytime. The ink ribbon needs replaced, but the typewriter is in perfect shape. This typewriter was kindly donated by Fred Boerger.
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7. Maple Drop-Leaf Table - Fred Boerger
$70.00 - Leann McCarty
This fine Maple Drop Leaf Dining table comes with an extra leaf that installs into the center of the table. This is the perfect piece of furniture that stores away into a small area, but can extend out for the whole family. This table would comfortably seats 10 – 12 people fully extended. The top measures approximately 28 inches by 40 inches with the leaves folded down. It is gently used with a fine finish. The table is stand alone and has no chairs included. This table was kindly donated by Fred Boerger.
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8. Queen Size Quilt (82" x 92") - Erma Hinz
$65.00 - Darrin Karr
This beautiful handmade Queen Size Quilt (82" x 92") would fit perfectly into your collection. It is white with beautiful diamond patterning all over it. It is the perfect blanket to hang as a decoration or to place as a comforter for your bed. This quilt was graciously donated by Erma Hinz.
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9. Delicious Homemade Cheesecake - Andrea Spanier
$100.00 - Carolyn Burtis
Sink your teeth into this delicious homemade Cheesecake. You better get your bid in quick, as Adam, our station manager’s favorite desert is cherry cheesecake. If you don’t get it soon, it might just be gone! This cheesecake was kindly donated by Andrea Spanier.
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10. Homemade Pillow - Betty Schmelzer
$15.00 - Sherri Lashley
16 inch square accent pillow dressed in a beige with blue pinstripe shirt. Complete with button front and pocket. The corner can be unbuttoned and the cover removed for washing. The Shirt is a Bill Blass designer shirt. Kindly donated by Betty Schmelzer.
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11. Organ Lessons and Liturgical Music Workshop
$460.00 - Zona Fritz
Six 90 minute organ lessons given by well known premier mid-west organist Dr. J. Gordon Christensen, organist and director of music at Zion Lutheran Church in Imperial to be scheduled at times mutually agreeable to Dr. Christensen and the purchaser. Two lessons will be given on the pipe organ in Zion Lutheran Church in Imperial and four will be given on organs of the purchaser's choice.
Dr. Christenson suggests the lessons be given to one organist. If a congregation purchases the lessons with the intention of more than one organist receiving the lessons, no more than two organists should take the lessons.
In addition to the lessons, this offer includes two books of organ music to be selected by Dr. Christensen following discussion with the recipient before the first lesson. The selected books will address the needs of the recipient organist as well as developing the skills of the recipient.
Also included this year is the registration to “Marriage Matters: Weddings, Wars and Winning Ways: A Music and Theology Workshop for Church Musicians, Pastors and Interested Laymen” featuring Theologian Dr. Michael A. Eschelback and Musician Dr. Jeffrey Blersch. The workshop is Saturday, October 11, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church in Imperial.
Additional terms and conditions at Dr. Christensen’s discretion may apply.
If you would like complete details on this offer, please contact KNGN Radio at its studios at 345-2006 or 800-710-1360.
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12. McCook Bison Sweatshirt
$20.00 - Myra Tietz
This Medium sized McCook Bison sweatshirt is perfect for any Bison Buff! Keep warm during a cold football game or just show your Bison pride with this Red and Bison Sweatshirt donated by The Sports Shoppe downtown McCook.
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13. Amazing Love Wall Cross
$70.00 - Marvin May
Kindly donated by Farrel’s pharmacy, this wood, amazing love cross would highlight any room. Standing approximately 15 inches tall and Made of beautiful wood, circled with a crown of thorns, this Cross is just right to show just how amazing our God’s love is.
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14. Country Floral Iron Cross
$40.00 - Marvin May
This cast iron table cross donated by Country Floral of McCook would be a great addition to any table or shelf. Keep it on your desk at work, or someplace special. Standing 6.5” into the sky, this little cross is a great reminder of our devotion to Jesus Christ.
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15. Quartz Crystal Clock
$150.00 - Marvin May
With a gorgeous golden face, circling pendulum, golden trimming and perfectly clear quartz crystal surround, this Quartz Crystal clock is the perfect addition to any collection. This Seiko, quarts precision analog mantle clock, with battery included make a stunning impression the very first time you see it. This clock was kindly donated by Longnecker’s Jewelry in downtown McCook.
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16. Ertl Western Ranch Set
$30.00 - Judy Schow
This 65 piece, 1/64th scale play set would be the perfect gift for any youngster of any age. They could set down and build the large red barn, construct the windmill, put up their very own fence, tend their livestock with horse riders, place troughs, feeders, ramps, sawhorses, feed, tractor implements and hay all over their very own ranch. This play set is guaranteed hours of fun for any child, young and old.
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17. John Deere 5420 Tractor with Loader
$55.00 - Judy Schow
This year we are giving away an original John Deere 5420 Tractor with Loader. Perfect for all you farmers out there. If you looked at it real close, you just might think it was the real thing. This 1/16th replica is make of all die-cast metal and real rubber tires. If you win this one, you could brag that you won your very own tractor from KNGN’s Share-a-thon! This tractor was kindly donated by Southwest Implement of McCook.
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18. Red Flannel Prime Formula Dog Food
$25.00 - Garnett Henton
Your dog will love you for this. Stockman’s Feed donated 50 lbs of Red Flannel Prime Formula Dog food. Providing High energy for strength and endurance, Omega 3 & 6 fatty acids for healthy skin and coat and natural sources of Glucosamine for healthy joints, this food is perfect for your dog.
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19. Country Acres Cat Food
$25.00 - Erma Hinz
This 40 lb. bag of delicious Country Acres Cat Food will have your cat running laps in excitement. 100% balanced and complete to fill your cat’s nutrition needs. Your cat will be thanking you every time they decide to take a break and eat.
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20. God Defend the Right
$25.00 - Marvin May
This fine filigree wood cutout proudly displays “God Defend the Right” In bold letters. It is made from one piece of wood with the letters cut directly through the wood. The wording is surrounded by cutout flowers and fine designs with a hanger cut right in as part of the beautiful design. This cutout kindly donated by Paul Martin.
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21. Peace Be Onto You
$25.00 - Marvin May
Yet another fine wood piece, this piece has the words “Peace be Onto You” Cut right into a single piece of wood. The wording is surrounded by beautiful leafing designs and complimented with fine scrolled designs. The hanger for the piece is cut right into the wood as a beautiful addition to the design. This cutout was kindly donated by Paul Martin.
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22. Nativity Wood Cutout
$25.00 - George Young
Made of two solid pieces of wood and finished to a high gloss, this small nativity cutout has the stable, Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus cut right into the single piece of wood. The edges of the piece are finished with a beautiful design and the whole piece stands on a beautiful wood base. This piece would compliment any décor all throughout the year. This piece was kindly donated by Paul Martin.
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23. Sunday Golf
$10.00 - Pastor Schnakenberg
This spectacular wood piece depicts a golfer driving for the hole. The entire piece is set on a beautifully finished wood piece. The details are intricately cut and glued wooden figures. Two trees, the putting green, flag, mountains and the golfing man all stand out in three dimensions from the surface of the wood. The pieces, carefully painted are perfectly fit to paint a carefree, relaxed golfing portrait. This piece was kindly donated by Paul Martin.
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24. Wooden Pull Toy
$15.00 - Gary Nielsen
This whimsical little toy is perfect for any child and guaranteed hours of fun. With four oval shaped wheels mounted on two square blocks, then connected all together with a cord and colorful wooden balls, this toy is perfect for playing OR displaying. This toy was kindly donated by Paul Martin.
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25. Homemade Jelly Basket
$40.00 - Pat Fortkamp
Directly from the kitchen of Wendy Reiners, this beautiful woven basket comes with two Chokecherry Jellies, one Peach jelly and one Grape Jelly. She has included a plaque with the Lord’s Prayer on it and a $10.00 gift certificate to Sehnert’s Bakery and Bieroc Café. This basket comes with something to make your tummy say “Yummy!!!” so bid now!
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26. Homemade Jelly and Pickle Basket
$30.00 - Karen Ziebell
Fresh out of the kitchen of Wendy Reiners, this basket has a few items that will make cooking in your kitchen a little easier. Included in this basket is a fall theme hot pad and oven mitt. Wendy has also included a $10.00 gift certificate to Sehnert’s Bakery and Bieroc Café. Goodies from Wendy’s kitchen include: one jar of Peach Jelly, one jar of Cinnamon Apple Rings, one jar of Pickle Spears, and one jar of Whole Pickles. This basket is for the person who has both a sweet AND sour tooth.
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27. “We Are Like an Old Quilt” Framed Picture
$90.00 - Marvin May
If you need a gift for that special Pastor, Sunday school teacher, or just someone special to your heart, this framed picture may just be for you. This beautiful heart shaped crazy quilt piece is matted with a deep burgundy matte. The picture comes with the following verse on it: “Like and old quilt, we are all beautifully pieced together through the body of Christ.” The donor for this gift wishes to remain anonymous.
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28. Gazebo Bird Feeder
$15.00 - Velma Kircher
Are you a bird lover who is looking for something for your fine feathered friends? We have just the item for you donated by Alco of McCook. This all wood gazebo is the perfect nesting place for any bird. It is ready to hang in a tree or in your yard, and is sure to draw in chirps of approval. The birds will love it and they will love you too. The easy to fill top opening makes it very handy to fill and the design makes it easy for the birds to eat. Bid now! Your birds will love you!
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29. Mossy Oak Camouflage Shirts
$15.00 - Ree Smock
$10.00 - Nathan McCarty
We have just the item for the hunter ready to blend right in and disappear. Gary’s Country Peddler has donated two Mossy oak Camo Shirts. One is a size Large and the other is a Medium. Mossy Oak Greenleaf is the first camo pattern to truly reproduce the exact pattern and colors of forest leaves and understory. Whitetale Deer, Mallard Ducks, Elk, and elusive Wild Turkeys won’t even see you coming. This camo is just the right size for you.
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30. Tapestry Wall Hanging
$50.00 - Alana Hoyt
Crafted in the mountains of North Carolina, This authentic Jacquard woven hanging represents a heritage of excellence and American pride. This tapestry is woven in earth tones and features praying hands, the loaf of bread, and an open bible; truly our daily bread! This gorgeous wall tapestry was donated by New Life Book Store in McCook.
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31. McCook Memories 125th Anniversary Publication
$15.00 - Jane Schuster
$10.00 - Larry Ruppert
$5.00 - Judy Schow
The McCook Daily Gazette has donated, not one, but three of these books depicting the proud people and heritage of the city of McCook. The book was compiled and printed in celebration of the 125th anniversary of the founding of McCook. This book portrays the history of McCook through pictures that tell the whole story and will evoke feelings of nostalgia and pride in our community. This book is a must for every coffee table.
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32. German Heritage Christmas Village
$20.00 - Dee Traphagan
This village was donated to KNGN by Accents Etc. The Once Upon a Midnight Clear holiday village comes steeped in German Heritage. The village is handcrafted of glittered paper and reminds us of all those special family traditions that have been handed down from generation to generation. The set includes: A Steeple Chapel, A Tudor House, A Cottage House, A Cape Cod House, A Colonial House and fir trees to put between.
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33. New Holland CR 9060 Combine
$40.00 - Larry Ruppert
Kline’s has donated this brand new New Holland CR9060 Combine for the auction this year. Made by Ertl, this comes complete with a grain header. The combine is made of die-cast metal and any child would be proud to have one. This year you can boast that you got a brand new combine from the KNGN Share-A-Thon!!!
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34. Red and White Large Afghan
$65.00 - Wendy Reiners
The ladies out at St. John’s Ash Creek Church of Rural McCook have provided us with this beautiful afghan that is approximately 4 feet by 6 feet. Just the color to take to the Bison games to help you keep warm. The afghan is crocheted in the ripple pattern, and is large enough to wrap up in.
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35. Hand tied Patch work Quilt
$40.00 - Darrin Karr
The ladies at St. John’s Ash Creek spend January through March quilting at the church. This year the ladies made 214 quilts! They send the quilts all over the world by donating them to orphan Grain Train, to the McCook pantry, Cambridge Manor, Hillcrest in McCook, Kearney Good Samaritan Hospital, and several hospitals in Denver. They not only make large quilts, but also numerous baby quilts. They have donated this full size quilt to KNGN. The quilt is made up of a variety of 6 inch squares of fabric. Let this quilt made with such love warm not only your body, but your soul.
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36. 1922 Liberty Silver Dollar
$40.00 - Pastor Schnakenberg
Have a numismatic in the family or a budding coin collector? This 1922 Liberty Silver Dollar was donated by Swanson Antiques located in By Design and Upholstery on South Norris Ave. in McCook. Invest in KNGN’s future and your future on this coin of days gone by.
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37. Avon Blossom of the Month Series
$5.00 - Judy Schow
Donated by Sleepy Hollow Antiques, Phil and Bev Rhea of McCook, this collector cup and saucer is beautifully decorated with the flower of hope; the Jonquil. If your birthday or anniversary is in March, here is a perfect gift for you.
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38. Hunting and Fishing Knives
$20.00 - Matthew McCarty
These two knives were donated by Ladehoff Antiques located in By Design and Upholstery. The blades on these are stainless steel and the larger of the two has a blade of 7.5 inches in length and comes with its own leather sheath. The smaller has a blade of 4 inches and folds into itself.
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39. Antique Footstool
$25.00 - Jane Schuster
Need to sit back and relax for a minute? This antique footstool may just be the ticket for you. It was donated by Angie Rathe of By Design & Upholstery located at 114 Norris Ave. in McCook. The footstool is approximately 10 inches high, 10 inches wide and 10 inches in length. The footstool has been reupholstered in an earth tone print that would fit into most home decors. By Design & Upholstery is McCook’s newest antique store and contains many unusual antique items.
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40. Victorian Doilies and Table Cloth Set
$15.00 - Dawn Callender
This group of items comes as a set. The items were donated by Sydow’s Sparetime Shop. You will find the shop located within By Design & Upholstery in McCook. This lot of Victorian doilies includes a wide variety of hand crocheted, and a few machine crocheted items. Great items for your home.
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41. Spa Day
$100.00 - Marvin May
Renalle’s Classic Hair Design is offering to the ladies out there a Spa Day. The highest bidder can customize her spa day with a choice of one of these: (1. Body wrap or wax (2. manicure &pedicure (3. Full set of nails (4.Facials Gents, don’t pass this one up for that significant other in your life.
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42. Cosmetologist Home Visit
$25.00 - Carolyn Burtis
$10.00 - Erma Hinz
Save your gas money and enjoy your choice of a haircut, a manicure and a pedicure in your home. Linda Ruppert, licensed cosmetologist, will go within a 20 mile radius of McCook to your home, or the home of a loved one or shut in. You can choose one of these services or all three. Estimated value: $80.00. Ladies and gentlemen are you looking at this one!!!
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43. Handicapped Walker
Amor Huff - $75.00
If you know of a person who is short in stature and is in need of a walker to assist them with their mobility, we have one for you. The walker belonged to Barbara Bortner and we have a minimum bid of $75.00 on it. It would be a great help to those who need a little assistance with walking.
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44. Windmill on a Feather
$100.00 - Mike Esch
This beautiful hand crafted painting would stun even the most experienced collector. The picture itself, painted from acrylic paint of a windmill on a beautiful sunny day, is amazing on its own, but the canvas this picture is painted on is the most spectacular. The windmill and background are delicately painted on a wild turkey feather! The craftsmanship is spectacular. The feather is matted and framed in a black 5 x 7 frame. This painting was graciously donated by Michelle Lytle.
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45. Quartz Lighted Cube
$75.00 - Marvin May
From Peterson Jewelers, the corner of quality in McCook, comes this lighted quartz cube. It depicts God’s hand holding the cross with an open Bible underneath. This cube will brighten any corner in any room.
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46. Gift Certificates for Homemade Cookies and Muffins
$25.00 - Roger Ziebell
In this two gift certificate auction package, you will get one certificate for two dozen homemade cookies of your choice, and one certificate for a basket filled to the top with a variety of homemade jumbo muffins. These certificates, donated by Sarah Risenhoover, are a guaranteed delicious gift or treat.
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47. Soft Sunshine and White – Hand knitted blanket
$25.00 - Dianne Kelley
Hand knitted by Dorothy Malone, a lot of hard work has gone into this auction item. It is approximately 39 inches by 38 inches and is a lap quilt size. This will work great for someone who is in a wheel chair, or just wants something on their legs to help keep them warm. Another use might be as a baby blanket or as a toddler blanket. Let your imagination run wild. This is a knit black-purl block pattern.
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48. Memorial Day Flower Marker
$55.00 - Judy Schow
This beautiful Memorial Day marker is the perfect item for anyone. This marker is made of an iron cross and has a flower holder for your favotire flower. This marker was created by Indian Hill Creations and was graciously donated by Ruppert Family Vineyards.
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49. Three Loaves of Homemade Bread
$25.00 - Wendy Reiners
These three delicious loaves of bread are the perfect addition to the best meal. Sink your teeth into this soft and delicious bread donated to KNGN by Dora Malone.
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50. Hamilton Hair Creations Gift Certificate
$20.00 - Bobbie Traphagan
Mandy at Hamilton’s Hair Creations has donated a cut and style from Hair Creations. This certificate is good for one whole year. Keep your eyes on this one, as it will go fast!!
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Watch for more auction items and photos coming soon!!
Highlights and Giveaway's still to come!
We hope that God blesses this year's Share-A-Thon greatly. If you can't volunteer, please pray for the Share-A-Thon, that the fundraiser would be an overwhelming success. Your thoughts and prayers will help us continue spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ for years to come!