BLACK HAWK COUNTY [IA] CHAPTER #58

NOVEMBER 2, 2007, BANQUET LIVE AUCTION ITEMS

Mark Arends--2007 Banquet Live Auction auctioneer Many thanks to MARK ARENDS, our Banquet auctioneer! Mark's deep bass voice, unique auctioneering speaking style, ability to move the Live Auction along, and pleasing personality were tremendous assets on November 2.

Mark Arends (headshot)--2007 Banquet Live Auction Auctioneer The 2007 Banquet Committee reserved the right to make necessary changes to the order of LIVE AUCTION items listed below, as well as to add or delete items prior to the November 2nd Banquet Live Auction. Also, items could have been moved from the LIVE AUCTION to the SILENT AUCTION or vice versa. The following list was provided to help interested folks know what type of items were auctioned:

  • "Fruits of Your Labor - Bluebills" by David A. Maas (4459/4500) [Another print in the "Fruits of Your Labor" Series; Donated by Northeast Iowa Ducks Unlimited]
  • Pheasants Forever Cast Iron Fire Pit Grill
  • "Aroma of Fall" by Terry Redlin (Framed Linen Print -- Open Edition)
  • "Sportsman's Dream" by Larry Zach (257/500)
  • "Highbush Chickadees" by James Meger (368/500)
  • DOG -- AKC Registered German Shorthaired Pointer, 11-week-old Male from Field Champion Bloodline, Includes One Year Vet Care and Crate [Dog donated by Jerry Jordan, Kojac Kennels; Vet Care/Crate donated by Dr. Brad Kneeland, Pawsitive Pet Care]
  • Steve Carter Original [Donated by Steve Carter]
  • Pair of Mallard Decoys (Rooster and Hen) by Bob Kroese
  • "Memory Lane" by James Hautman (808/1200) [2007-2008 Pheasants Forever National "Print of the Year"]
  • "Opening Day - Black Lab" by Scot Storm (Open Edition) [Donated by Nature's Wood Shop]
  • Fishing Trip -- a 4-person, 1-week stay in a 2-bedroom cabin in Northern Minnesota [Donated by Deer Horn Resort]
  • "Old Friends - 25th Anniversary" by Dave Barnhouse (203/500)
  • "Safe Haven" by Hayden Lambson (2658/4500)
  • "Ripples" by James Meger (1077/1950) [Donated by Heritage Art Galleries & Frame Shops]
  • LEP [Leopold Education Project] Flying Wood Duck Wall Mount
  • Rick Morkel Original [Donated by Rick Morkel]
  • "Shots in the Distance" by Greg Alexander (456/999)
  • Quail Hunting Trip -- a 15-bird quail hunt [Donated by Prairie Creek Hunting Preserve]
  • Dream Bucks" by Larry Zach (1/400) [Jeff Greenwood Memorial Print and 2007-2008 Pheasants Forever Iowa "Print of the Year"]
  • Gold Medal Home Theater Popcorn System with 4-oz. Stainless Steel Kettle on Matching Antique-Style Cart, plus Supply of Popcorn [Donated by Hobart Sales & Service]
  • "Forgotten Fenceline" by Rosemary Millette (304/750)
  • Rooster Sculpture by Big Sky Bronze
  • Guided Pheasant Hunting Trip, Plus Two Pheasant Mounts -- a 2-person, 6-bird guided hunt with the best bird from each hunter mounted by taxidermist Mike Kelly [Donated by Century Farms & Mike Kelly]
  • "Places Remembered - Fall" by James Meger (250/500)
  • "The Loner" by Derk Hansen (Open Edition) [Donated by Nature's Wood Shop]