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Gift certificates donated by Collision Concepts and
Stahl’s Furniture in Mount Pulaski also brought in big
bids, as did planted hanging baskets and potted plants
donated by Connie’s Greenhouse. Furniture donated by
Jakes Furniture in Lincoln sold at good prices, but still,
buyers got bargains as bidding ended below retail value
on items.
The quilting and knitting clubs of Atlanta donated
several items including lap blankets and a lap-size
afghan. Maske urged on the bidders, noting that even
if an item was something the bidder couldn’t use
personally, it could be donated to local nursing homes
for use by the residents. He said such donations are
greatly appreciated by all the local care facilities.
Another nice item offered for bid at the last minute was
a balloon hat made by Rachel Skelton. Skelton was
on hand as a member of one of the relay teams. She
spent a good part of the evening making balloon art for
the youngsters and young at heart. Hats, swords, and
pretty little flower wristlets could be seen all around the
gymnasium. The hat was made using all the “colors of
cancer.” In the end, Maske purchased the hat for $90.
In addition to the live auction, a silent auction was
being held at the back of the room. At 8:30 p.m.
bidding closed and buyers were happy to gather up their
“prizes” and pay their bills to the cashier.
Throughout the evening, special laps were held
including the ‘Proud to be an American’ lap and the
‘Beach Bum’ lap.
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At a little after 8 p.m., Josiah Keller took the stage
providing some excellent guitar music for attendees.
Josiah is a student at Lincoln College majoring in
Jazz Studies. He has just completed his first degree,
an Associates, and according to his dad Ron Keller,
is considering whether he will continue on for his
Baccalaureate or perhaps do something else for a
while.