Timeless Temptations:  An Auction of Antiques, Collectibles & Unique Opportunities . . .

 Thursday, November 2, 2006 - 7:00 pm at UpFront & Co. in Marquette

Nearly 200 people attended the auction to support the museum’s 2006 operational expenses.   The evening began with The Don Bays Trio playing excellent music while attendees enjoyed delicious hors d’oeuvres, a complimentary beverage, and bid on items in the Silent Auction. 

The Live Auction was full of laughter and entertainment thanks to the auctioneer, Alan Hunter, and announcer, Jim Koski.   Katelyn Weber also did a fantastic job showing the auction items.  

The auction was very successful, with the museum raising over $18,500  and everyone having a wonderful time.  Thanks to all who attended!

 This Raffle Winner won the Iverson Snowshoes.

Some of the Items Included in the Auction included:  Oak Icebox & Dough Cabinet, “Buddy L” Toy Fire Truck, Art, Kitchen Items, Vintage Monogrammed Carry-on/Duffle Bag by Louis Vuitton, Antique Phonograph, Jewelry, Original Star Wars Action Figures, Dolls, Toys, Original Photograph & Two Volume Books by George Shiras III, Hand-crafted 1950’s  Dollhouse with Plastic Renwal Furniture and Dolls, Books,  1950's Gum Dispenser, Basketball signed by Tom Izzo,  Glassware, Furniture, Rare Wines, & Much More!

Some of the Unique Opportunities Included:

-Green Bay Packers Sky Box Tickets for Two

-Fly Fishing with Artist Paul Grant in the Footsteps of John Voelker

-An Afternoon at the North Lighthouse on Grand Island with the owners, Pat & Loren Graham, author of A Face in the Rock

-Two Night Lake Superior Cabin Getaway for up to Four People

Items were donated specially for this event; nothing from the museum’s collection was included.  We will be accepting donations for next year auction all year long! Stop by the Museum if you have an item you would like to donate.

Thank you to the donors:  Rod & Holly Aldrich, Cheryl Anderegg, Richard & Sarah Anderson, Carol Brady, Bob Buchkoe, Butler Theater Antique Mall, Sylvia Carter, Rachel Crary, Sue Cuth, Old Bank Bldg, Gary & Connie Dalke, Dancing Bears Vintage Consignment Shoppe, Dave Edwards, Fred Donckers,  Fagan’s Antiques, Gophers Cafe, Loren & Pat Graham, Paul Grant, William Gregory, Al Harden ,Norm & Sue Hefke, Dan Hornbogen, Sue Hornbogen, Kaye Hiebel , Iverson Snowshoes, John Jilbert, Kate’s Collectibles, Kris Kosinski, Peter Kotila, Ken & Etta Jo LaFayette, Tom & Sue LaGalley, Renee Leow, Dick Lutey, Russ Magnaghi, Mike Mayhew, Marquette Food Co-op, Marquette Meats, Rosemary Michelin, Dan & Connie Mazzuchi, Jennifer Niemela, Cris Osier, Dan Pearce, Phil’s 550 Store, Jim & Judy Quirk, Phyllis Reynolds, Sharon Rice, Mary-Jane Schmidt, Snowbound Books, Irene Sparhawk, Paul & Martha Suomi, Barb Thompson, Ronny Varney, Niron & Pat Virch, Phyllis Wong

Thank you for supporting your local history museum!