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Would you like to join us in the partnership with community members, alumni, and businesses that have enabled the Foundation to fund projects for every subject area and for students of every skill level over the years? 

We welcome sponsors for SeptemberFest, financial donations for the event, and items for the very popular silent auction. If you would like to donate, please contact the Foundation, 466-4692, ext. 501, or a board member.

Silent Auction Items

SF1A               Value: $10

Perkins Gift Certificates

Perkins, Hayward

Breakfast, lunch or dinner -- any time's a treat with a $10 certificate for dining at Perkins in Hayward.

SF1B               Value: $10

Perkins Gift Certificates

Perkins, Hayward

Breakfast, lunch or dinner -- any time's a treat with a $10 certificate for dining at Perkins in Hayward.

SF2               Value: $100

BIG Stuffed Bear

Bank of the West, Spooner, Minong

Here in one package -- big-time -- are Northwoods charm, a hint of the wild, and super snuggability.

SF3               Value: $20

Gruzy's Buck and Wing

Gruzy's Buck and Wing, Bob Gruzy, Minong

These two $10 certificates are the ideal way to savor Gruzy's new menu.

SF4               Value: $20

A&W Minong

A&W Minong, Minong

Root beer doesn't get any better than this. Treat yourself to some of the famous soda or floats along with the other tasty meal items on the A&W menu.

SF5               Value: $145

Hand-woven Wool Shawl With Pin

Kunert's Kreations, Liz Kunert, Gordon

The chill in the air is calling out for you to wrap yourself in the beauty of this hand-woven shawl with pin closure.

SF6               Value: $40

Grapevine Wreath

Reann Hoyt, Gordon

Welcome family and visitors with this autumn-themed grapevine wreath.

SF7               Value: $40

Placemat Purse

Mick Johnson, Gordon

Show your individuality with this one-of-a-kind purse made from placemats and bamboo.

SF8               Value: $40

Crocheted Daisy Purse

Mick Johnson, Gordon

He loves me, he loves me not ... This daisy-themed purse is a fun handmade summer accessory.

SF9               Value: $55

Crocheted Purse

Mick Johnson, Gordon

In fall colors of camel and red, this over-the-shoulder purse provides a great accent wherever you take it.

SF10               Value: $45

Placemats and Napkins

Mick Johnson, Gordon

In lovely pastels with cream, these can be the start of a beautiful spring table (or add a splash of color anytime).

SF11               Value: $45

Placemats and Napkins

Mick Johnson, Gordon

Nothing says casual comfort like denim. These denim and ombre pieces will make your table say, "Welcome!"

SF12               Value: $15

Crochet Doily

Mick Johnson, Gordon

The intricate beauty of this unique celery-colored doily will add charm to any home.

SF13               Value: $600

Special Round of Golf

Northland Country Club, Duluth

Gather up a foursome and savor a round of golf, with cart, at Northland Country Club in Duluth, rated as one of the top five in Minnesota and one of the top 100 Classic Golf Courses in the United States. Certificate expires June 30, 2009.

SF14               Value: $60

Hurricane Candle

Bagley and Company, Debbie Johnson, Duluth

Deck your halls elegantly with this Lenox Holiday Tartan Hurricane with Pillar Candle.

SF15A               Value: $90

Tickets to the Symphony

Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra, Duluth

Two Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra vouchers for tickets to any one gold-, silver- or bronze-level seat for any classical concert in the 2008-09 season, "A Cold Day in Hell -- Tales of Triumph over Tribulation."

SF15B               Value: $90

Tickets to the Symphony

Two Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra vouchers for tickets to any one gold-, silver- or bronze-level seat for any classical concert in the 2008-09 season, "A Cold Day in Hell -- Tales of Triumph over Tribulation."

SF16               Value: $18

Necklace and Earrings

Vee's Beads, Vickie Eastwood, Gordon

Show your impeccable style with this crocheted wire necklace with red aventurine chip beads and seed beads, and matching hoop earrings.

SF17               Value: $205

Limousine Service

All About You Limousine Service, Lance and Julie Sohn, Minong

Getting there is more than half the fun with three hours of limousine service.

SF18               Value: $45

Avon Soap and Cream Basket

Debbie Landowski, Wascott

Pamper yourself with Avon creams, lotions, and soaps.

SF19               Value: $38

Little Slugger Package

Debbie Landowski, Wascott

Put me in, Coach! Support your little slugger with an official Little League backpack, Rawlings baseball t-shirt size 10/12, and Super Gold Dot leather baseball.

SF20               Value: $45

Autumn Baking Basket

Patti McDermott, Wascott

Gear up for seasonal baking with this basket of just-right supplies -- from a cookbook to hot pads to leaf cookie cutters, baking cups, and sprinkles.

SF21               Value: $55

Fall Entertainment Basket

Patti McDermott, Wascott

Share your baked goodies with friends and family with these plates, napkins, serving dishes, towels, candles, and more.

SF22               Value: $35

Kitchen Basket

Kay Gullickson, Eau Claire

Six hand-knit cotton dishcloths, kitchen towels -- even the dish soap -- to get you out of the kitchen fast.

SF23               Value: $25

Wave Petunias

Bob Brand, Wascott

These locally grown spreading petunias will add beauty to your 2009 garden or containers.

SF24               Value: $45

Afghan

Bob and Mary Brand, Wascott

Snuggle up with this hand-crocheted cream-colored, fringed afghan crafted by Mary Brand.

SF25               Value: $50

Jacket

Wascott Four Seasons Recreational Club, Wascott

Brave the outdoors regardless of the skies with a hooded Weatherproof Performance Nylon Freedom Jacket: navy, XL, with heather gray sweatshirt lining.

SF26               Value: $75

Porcelain Bowl

Max Newsome, Minong

This European Design porcelain footed bowl is an exquisite black creation with colorful floral accents.

SF27               Value: $65

Hand-woven Basket

Debbie Hanson, Wascott

This good-sized, hand-woven basket with handle features a faux-plaid design with cranberry and green accents.

SF28               Value: $150

Stained Glass Window Hanging

Johnilee Nyberg, Minong

A red tulip is surrounded by deep greens and blue trim in this elegant Victorian-style 22x15-inch stained-glass window hanging.

SF29               Value: $35

Decorative Birdhouse

Tradin Post, Randy and Sheryl Moey, Gordon

For the bird lover -- bring in the outdoors with this decorative birdhouse.

SF30               Value: $18

Steak Dinner for Two

Buckhorn Bar, Dave and Kathy Rose, Gordon

Start an evening on the town here with this steak dinner for two.

SF31               Value: $16

Fish Fry for Two

Buckhorn Bar, Dave and Kathy Rose, Gordon

Friday night -- time for a Wisconsin tradition, the fish fry, with this certificate for dinner for two.

SF32               Value: $15

Fish Fry and Burger Basket

Buckhorn Bar, Dave and Kathy Rose, Gordon

When you want to leave the cooking to someone else and go out for a spell, here's your chance with these coupons for a fish fry and burger basket.

SF33               Value: $150

Northwood Athletic Season Passes for Two

Northwood School Athletic Dept., Minong

Catch all the home-game action in football, volleyball, wrestling and boys' and girls' basketball with this season pass for the 2008-2009 school year.

SF34               Value: $60

Massage

Pleasant Valley Therapeutic Massage, Kelly Kuffel, Minong

Two half-hour massages, each valued at $30. Does massages for relaxation, stress and pain relief, and pregnancy She also does corporation chair massages

SF35A               Value: $15

Paper Towel Holder

Mert and June Warner, Minong

So much better than metal is this wooden paper towel holder made by Mert Warner.

SF35B               Value: $15

Black Bear Toilet Paper Holder

Mert and June Warner, Minong

Style is in the details, and here's one you can add to your rustic bathroom -- a black bear toilet paper holder.

SF35C               Value: $15

Catail Sculpture

Mert and June Warner, Minong

For nature and lake lovers, a wooden cattail sculpture made by Mert Warner.

SF35D               Value: $15

Catail Sculpture

Mert and June Warner, Minong

For nature and lake lovers, a wooden cattail sculpture made by Mert Warner.

SF36               Value: $40

Scent Safe Deluxe Travel Bag

Sportsman's Headquarters, John Waggoner, Minong

Hunters, scent-safe clothing storage just got simpler, thanks to this Deluxe Travel Bag. Keeps your clothes and gear ready for the hunt.

SF37               Value: $20

Hook Stone Winery Gift Certificate

Hook Stone Winery, Rick and Liz Halajcsik, Hayward

Life is too short to drink bad wine. Find the perfect bottle at Hook Stone Winery in Hayward.

SF39               Value: $50

Tube Bird Feeder

Patrick Enterprises, Dean Patrick, Minong

Draw in the birds and watch them go to town with this Top Flight Select - A - Seed Triple Tube Bird Feeder.

SF40A               Value: $32

Dairy Queen Cakes

Hayward Dairy Queen, Sean and Kara Carlson, Hayward

Make anytime a party with these certificates for two Dairy Queen cakes.

SF40B               Value: $32

Dairy Queen Cakes

Hayward Dairy Queen, Sean and Kara Carlson, Hayward

Make anytime a party with these certificates for two Dairy Queen cakes.

SF41               Value: $160

Nike SasQuatch Diamana Driver

Scott Hill, Wascott

Get ready to hit the links with this wonderful Nike driver.

SF43               Value: $100

NEF Wine

Northwood Education Foundation, Minong

You'll have the wine for any occasion with this sample of selections. Each bottle donated by an NEF Board member.

SF44               Value: Priceless

Packer Football

Green Bay Packers, Green Bay

A priceless bit of memorabilia here -- a football with the transferred signatures of each Packer. A true collectible for Packer backers!

SF46               Value: $40

Bottle of Chardonnay and Wine Set

P&L Corner Bar, Phil and Lisa Pagorek, Minong

This 1.5 liter bottle of 2002 Woodbridge Chardonnay with Turning Leaf Wine Set will be the perfect wine to accompany your next meal.

SF47               Value: $42

Girl Scout Cookies

Girl Scouts of MN and WI Lakes and Pines, Shelley Murphy, Duluth

Who can resist Girl Scout cookies? Now you don't have to with these 12 boxes.

SF48               Value: $15

Accent Pillow

Renee Dumeney, Ontario, Canada

Blue and white is a classic decorating theme, and this accent pillow will fit right in.

SF49               Value: $25

Dresser Scarves/Runners

Jean Johnson, Culver, MN

Five dresser scarves (could be used as table runners, too) are hand-embroidered by Jean Johnson, all with a Christmas motif on a white cotton background. Each is approx. 40 by 12 inches and embroidered at both ends.

SF50               Value: $30

Sunbonnet Sue Dish Towels

Jean Johnson, Culver, MN

Hand-embroidered by Jean Johnson, this charming set of machine-washable flour sack towels will add a vintage touch to your kitchen.

SF51A               Value: $60

Jerky Snacks

Jerky Snacks Brands, Jay Link, Minong

Sample a variety of jerky with these three boxes of jerky product, each with four different kinds.

SF51B               Value: $60

Jerky Snacks

Jerky Snacks Brands, Jay Link, Minong

Sample a variety of jerky with these three boxes of jerky product, each with four different kinds.

SF51C               Value: $60

Jerky Snacks

Jerky Snacks Brands, Jay Link, Minong

Sample a variety of jerky with these three boxes of jerky product, each with four different kinds.

SF52A               Value: $20

Jerky Chew

Jerky Snacks Brands, Jay Link, Minong

Easily take your jerky with you with this plastic cookie jar full of jerky chew "tins" (approx. 32-34 tins per jar).

SF52B               Value: $20

Jerky Chew

Jerky Snacks Brands, Jay Link, Minong

Easily take your jerky with you with this plastic cookie jar full of jerky chew "tins" (approx. 32-34 tins per jar).

SF52C               Value: $20

Jerky Chew

Jerky Snacks Brands, Jay Link, Minong

Easily take your jerky with you with this plastic cookie jar full of jerky chew "tins" (approx. 32-34 tins per jar).

SF53               Value: $30

Big Bobber Floating Cooler

Walker's Hardware, John and Kathy Walker, Phil and Mary Jane Neubich, Rick and Theresa Maas, Minong

Your take-alongs will be kept nicely chilled in this floating cooler.

SF54               Value: $30

Willow Walking Stick

Andy Podratz, Minong

Taking a walk almost becomes an adventure when accompanied by this handcrafted diamond willow walking stick.

SF55               Value: $30

Wendy's Cafe, Wendy Holman, Minong

Start the day out on a relaxing note with a fantastic breakfast!

SF56A               Value: $15

Longbranch Saloon Gift Basket

Longbranch Saloon, Mark and Tami Johnston, Minong

Just right for a casual moment -- two four-packs of wine, plus two $5 gift certificates for the Longbranch Saloon.

SF56B               Value: $15

Longbranch Saloon Gift Basket

Longbranch Saloon, Mark and Tami Johnston, Minong

Just right for a casual moment -- two four-packs of wine, plus two $5 gift certificates for the Longbranch Saloon.

SF57               Value: $16

Pizza

Kwik Trip, Hayward

When the call goes out for pizza, here's the answer: two Cheese Mountain Pizzas from Kwik Trip.

SF58               Value: $50

Massage

Joyful Expressions Therapeutic Massage, Joyce Wilcox, Minong

Ahhhhh ... an hour-long therapeutic massage, an hour of bliss.

SF59               Value: $20

Beauty Certificate

Beauty by Trudee, Trudee Dennis, Minong

For those beauty essentials, a certificate from Beauty by Trudee.

SF60               Value: $10

Paul Mitchell Gift Box

Beauty by Trudee, Trudee Dennis, Minong

Your hair will love this: a boxed Paul Mitchell shampoo and conditioner set.

SF61               Value: $36

Cologne

The Gun Clinic and Bonnie's Sewing, Bonnie Myers, Minong

Add another level to your allure with this trio of Avon colognes.

SF62               Value: $35

Cutting Board

Chet Hoversten, Wascott

Make meal prep much more satisfying with this handmade cutting board.

SF63               Value: $180

Friendly Game of Golf

Black Bear Golf, John and Rhonda Passolt, Minong

Fore! Round up three friends and enjoy a round of golf with cart.

SF64               Value: $35

Cribbage Board

Wooden Reflections, Dale and Loretta Johnson, Minong

Add a Northwoods touch to your home or cabin and a fun accent to your cribbage game with this laser-engraved board.

SF65               Value: $60

Four Hours of Garden Help

Julie Hustvet, Trego

Weeding, mulching, planting, amending the soil -- get ready for the next gardening season, get caught up with maintenance, or put the garden to bed for the winter with four hours of assistance from gardener Julie Hustvet.

SF66               Value: $50

Passport to Learning

Northwood Community Ed, Julie Hustvet, Northwood School

Whether the classes you want to take are just for fun or to hone needed skills, this $50 gift certificate toward community ed classes at Northwood School can take you there.

SF67               Value: $24

New Ventures Gardening Seminar

Northwood Community Ed, Julie Hustvet, Northwood School

Each gardening season begins the famous New Ventures Gardening Seminar held annually on the third Saturday in March at Northwood School. Here are a pair of tickets to the 2009 day-long seminar.

SF68               Value: Priceless

Michael Cuddyer

Minnesota Twins, Minneapolis

For the collector: A 4x5-inch signed photo of right fielder Michael Cuddyer of the Minnesota Twins.

SF69               Value: Priceless

Brendan Harris

Minnesota Twins, Minneapolis

For the collector: A 4x5-inch signed photo of infielder Brendan Harris of the Minnesota Twins.

SF70               Value: $146

Wine Assortment

Schmitz's Economart, Spooner

Taste the world in a bottle. Have vino for every occasion with this 12-bottle sampling of wines from Italy, Spain, Australia, New Zealand, California, and our own backyard, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin."

SF71               Value: $100

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