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 Harvest Celebrity Auction
at Historic Redwood

 Proceeds Benefit Programs for
Women and Children
 

October 3, 2009

5:00 to 9:00 PM  
  Live auction at 7:00

Guest Auctioneer, Ernie Eldridge

Auction items donated to date:
(in no particular order)

Donated By: Item Donated:
Geno Auriemma Elegant signed tie
Donny Marshall University Club, white baseball cap signed by Donny Marshall
Donny Marshall Camp Horizons Water Bottle signed by Donny Marshall
Donny Marshall Orange University Club cap signed by Donny Marshall
University Club Gift Certificate for a Round of Golf for four with cart
Joyce Burdick Diana Taurassi Bobble Head Doll
Joyce Burdick Mercury Phoenix #3, Diana Taurassi on back, Team Jersey, Size XL
Jorgensen Center for Performing Arts $50.00 Gift Certificate
Virginia & Paul Siege Quilt with hand sewn message stating Dear Star I Told You So!  For Barbara Streisand, with gratitude from Laurie Bevan  April 2008.  Designed and made by: Laurie Ann Ford Bevan of Seaback Washington.  Quilted by: Virginia Lauth of Shoreline, Washington.  Quite Lovely. Floral 51x55.
Gail Gauthier, Author

4 Children's Books “A Girl, a Boy and Three Robbers", “Saving the Planet & Stuff”, “Happy Kid”, and “A Girl , a Boy and a Monster Cat”  Autographed by Author

Kathy McCarthy Framed Photo of Debra Messing and David Alan Basche of "The Starter Wife", signed by Debra Messing & David Alan Basche.
Lydia Harris Autographed book, "The Lost Witness" signed by author Robert Ellis, accompanied by a signed note from the author.
David Foster Framed article from "Boston After Dark", The Arts & Entertainment Section of the Boston Phoenix, "New England's Biggest Club is not in Boston", "Who's Who at Shaboo", dated August 3, 1976
David Foster Signed Grey T-Shirt from the 26th Anniversary Shaboo Reunion Concert signed by David Foster. Size Medium.
David Foster Signed Tie Dyed T-Shirt from the 26th Anniversary Shaboo Reunion Concert signed by David Foster. Size Large.
Nancy LaPorta
(
breast cancer survivor who has supported Soroptimist events for many years and once again has donated a bountiful number of prints)
 
Signed, matted watercolors by noted Adirondack artist, Nancy LaPorta:
Evening Relections ~
Poppies ~
Lighthouse by Day ~
Bermuda Breeze ~
Butterfly Fantasy ~
Mainly Remembrances ~
Treeline View
Kathy McCarthy  Autographed book, "Cruising Connecticut with a Picnic Basket"   Jan Mann, with picnic basket, napkins, 2 glasses and bottle of wine.
Wally Lamb Autographed paperback book, "The Hour I First Believed" signed "With my very best wishes, Wally Lamb"
Wally Lamb Autographed hard cover book, "I'll Fly Away" signed by the author, Wally Lamb
Stefan Szafarek Commemorative stamps of Marilyn Monroe
Sandy Landon Marilyn Monroe ~ 1955 Calendar first nude photo calendar
Connecticut Sun Basketball Team Basketball signed by the 2009 CT Sun Women's Basketball Team
Connecticut Sun Basketball Team Orange CT Sun T-Shirt
Connecticut Sun Basketball Team CT Sun Cloth Backpack
Consignment Carlos Santana Guitar, Autographed
Consignment Ringo Starr Drumhead, Autographed and Framed
Consignment Kenny Rogers Album, Autographed and Framed
Consignment Barbra Streisand Album, Autographed and Framed
Consignment Luciano Pavorotti Album, Autographed and Framed
Consignment Neil Diamond Album, Autographed and Framed
Consignment Willie Nelson Album, Autographed and Framed
Consignment Johnny Depp 11" x 14" photo, Autographed and Framed
Consignment Harry Potter Cast 11" x 14" photo, Autographed by 3 cast members and Framed
Consignment Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison 8" x 10" photo, Autographed and Framed
Consignment Charles Schulz Lucy Sketch, Autographed and Framed
Consignment Mickey Mantle 16" x 20" photo, Autographed and Framed
Consignment Gregory Peck 8" x 10" photo, Autographed and Framed
Jeanne Crum Billy "The Kid" Pauch, World of Outlaws Dirt Track Driver, 17" x 21" signed photo
Jeanne Crum Jason Sides, World of Outlaws Dirt Track Car Driver, 17" x 21" signed photo
Jeanne Crum Danny Lasoski, 2001 Champion World of Outlaws Dirt Track Driver, 17" x 21" signed photo
Jeanne Crum Joey Saldana, World of Outlaws Dirt Track Driver, 17" x 21" signed photo
Dr. Andrew Gibson Book donated by the author, "Got an Angry Kid?"
Governor Jodi Rell Soroptimist Tote Bag signed by CT Governor Jodi Rell
Governor Jodi Rell Book, "Connecticut, Chartered for Progress" by Richard Urban signed by CT Governor Jodi Rell
Joyce Burdick Autographed book, "Couldn't Keep It To Myself" signed by the author, Wally Lamb
John Travolta Photo signed by John Travolta
Sandy Landon Signed black and white photo of Ted Kennedy
Bernice Szafarek Signed photo of famous Stonington Director, Martin Piecuch, Director of Sound Music concerts held at Harkness Park in Waterford, CT accompanied by a signed CD
Bill Landon Rare Edison standard phonograph, mint original condition 1903 with 6 cylinder records
Bill Landon Circa 1900 polyphone music box with 17 discs, mint working condition
Sandy Landon Marilyn Monroe transistor radio in her best form presented to JFK
Bernice Szafarek Autographed book, "Trading Up" signed by the author, Candace Bushnell
Bernice Szafarek Autographed book, "Lipstick Jungle" signed by the author, Candace Bushnell
Bernice Szafarek Autographed book, "One Fifth Avenue" signed by the author, Candace Bushnell
Cabot Creamery Cooperative

$75.00 Gift Basket which includes 2 lb vintage choice waxed, 1 lb private stock waxed, 1 lb sharp white waxed, 8 oz 50% light bar, 8 oz sharp white bar, 8 oz extra sharp white bar, 8 oz seriously sharp white bar, wooden cutting board & embroidered apron
Senator Donald Williams Beautiful 12" x 15" framed photograph of the State Capital signed by Senator Donald Williams
Gloria Bigenski Framed 12" x15" framed print “Fall Leaves” by Gloria Bigenski
Chef Harry Schwartz, Heritage Trail Winery, Inc. Signed Lands End blue denim watermelon.org long sleeved shirt, size medium
Chef Harry Schwartz, Heritage Trail Winery, Inc. Bottle of Heritage Trail Rochambeau red wine. Label has a picture of the War Office in Lebanon, CT
Kathleen Lepak Framed, calligraphic print, "What Lies Behind" by Coventry artist and calligrapher, Kathleen Lepak
Kathleen Lepak Framed, calligraphic print, "Spirit" by Coventry artist and calligrapher, Kathleen Lepak
Elm Package Store

Six bottles of wine in a tote bag with opener Covey Run Syrah, Glen Ellen White Zinfandel, Crane Lake Pinot Noir, Tallus Pinot Grigio, Columbia Winery Merlot, Flavium Crianza (Spanish red wine)

Debra Richards, DR Designs Shell pearl necklace
Mary Baum Folk Art 2x 4 inch Folk Art framed print
Eunice Murphy Autumn Gift Basket Paper plates, napkins, hot mitt, Indian corn, pumpkin spice coffee, Vermont Maple Syrup, Mini Pumpkin
Bill Hollowaty Shirt signed by Bill Hollowaty, ECSU Athletic Director & Head Baseball Coach
Patti Wielock Framed print, 24x30, by Richard J. Doyle, 160/220, "Winter Interlude"
Joyce Burdick

Fall Wine Basket 1 bottle each of Juliet White table wine and Romeo red table wine. 2 glasses and napkins with rings

Douglas & Gail Parks $50.00 Gift Certificate to Altnaveigh Inn & Restaurant, 957 Storrs Road, Storrs, CT
Ina Garten, the Barefoot Contessa Autographed cookbook, "Barefoot Contessa at Home". Latest cookbook from celebrity chef Ina Garten, host of the the Barefoot Contessa on the Food
Network.

 
Glen Close

Autographed Photo of Glen Close as Cruella in 101 Dalmations

Debbie Leonard 15 items from the movie "For The Boys" starring Bette Midler and James Caan. Includes: duffle bag & sweatshirt with movie name, 78 recording of Bette & Melissa Manchester doing soundtrack, Movie props used in the movie, publicity photos provided by the studio and a DVD of the movie.
Debbie Leonard Publicity piece from "On Golden Pond" starring Henry Fonda, Katherine Hepburn and Jane Fonda. View photo 1, View photo 2
Debbie Leonard Publicity piece from the premier of "Peggy Sue Got Married" starring Kathleen Turner with DVD
Debbie Leonard Publicity piece for "The Rose" starring Bette Midler- 12 page full color 9 x 12 book in excellent condition, View Photo 1, View Photo 2
Debbie Leonard 4 8x10 glossy  black & white publicity shots of Benny Goodman
Debbie Leonard 9x12 Publicity piece for "Havanna" starring Robert Redford. Two- sided with cast & credits on back side
Debbie Leonard 1991 Souvenir Book from Sigfried & Roy Mirage show circa 1991

Maryanne Gryboski

Gift Certificate for Therapeutic Zen Shiatsu Massage Therapy, Franklin

Linda Johnson

18 x 20 Photograph, “Yellow Cactus”

Glen Close

8 x 10 Autographed Photo of Glen Close

   

 

Other donated items and services kindly donated by:

Ernie Eldridge Auctioneer Services & Tent
William & Sandy Landon Historical Redwood Venue
Quiet Corner Fiddlers Music during the event
Elm Package Store Wine & Wine Glasses
The Chronicle Publicity for Event
Charter Communications Publicity for Event
WILI Radio Publicity for Event
Recognition Products Chili Challenge Trophy
Cabot Creamery Cooperative Cheese for wine pairings
Hosmer Mountain Bottling Soda
Jim Williamson Soroptimist Chili
Fred & Pat Brown Tickets for Event
Joan Merritt Invitations and Programs
Jillian Weeks Service
Barbara Straub Website
   

Supporters ~
Franklin Farm and Greenhouse
Home Selling Team
Rajean's
Szafarek Dental

Celebrity Auction Committee:
Honorary Chair ~ Gina Barreca
Co-Chairs ~ Sandy Landon & Dr. Bernice Szafarek
Joyce Burdick, Ann Davis, Betty Lang
Lorraine McDevitt, Kathy McCarthy
Malvina Medeiros, Linda Meunier, Joan Merritt
Linda Wadsworth, Carole Williamson


 

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