Auction Items

1.  Something for the Maple Leaf fans!

Your very own autographed Johnny Bower custom made goalie stick!  A must have for the true Maple Leaf fan that still may be out there after so many years waiting for the return of Lord Stanley!

Value:  $300.00
Donor:  Les Couchie

2.  It’s Fun to be at the Y.M.C.A.

So why not bid on this one-year family membership, support the kids and get in shape.  What a great combination!

Value:  $1,500.00
Donor: Y.M.C.A. (Ms. Kim Kanmacher)

3.  Gift Basket

A beautiful basket from the shores of Trout Lake.

Value:  $70.00
Donor:  The Green Store

4.  Anchors Aweigh on the Chief Commanda II

Enjoy a delicious 4 course dinner for two, served at your private table in the 2nd deck dining room.  You will cruise into the northern vistas of Callander Bay, capped off by one of Lake Nipissing's spectacular sunsets, returning to the glowing skyline of North Bay.

Value:  $124.00
Donor:  Georgian Bay Cruise Company (Mr. George Stivrins)

5.  Dazzle your Peers and Teeth Too!

Get those pearly whites pearly again.  Included is the appointment for your custom fit tray for use with a night whitening kit.

Value:  $125.00
Donor: Hilltop Dental Hygiene Clinic (Chantal Pannell)

6.  A Bird’s Eye View

Enjoy a scenic 15-20 minute flight for three over the picturesque North Bay area.  Take off from the Jack Garland Airport and hopefully land there with your senses fulfilled.

Value:  $400.00
Donor:  Helicopters Canada (Jeff Sullivan)

7.  Bobby Orr Signed Puck

This genuine framed Bobby Orr memorabilia would make a great addition to any hockey enthusiast’s collection.

Value:  $325.00    (Reserve Bid:  $200.00)
Donor:  Ultimate Sports Memorabilia (Rob Collins)

8.  Multiple Goalies Signed and Framed Print

So you do not have a favourite goalie?  Perhaps this framed print is for you.

Value:  $775.00    (Reserve Bid:  $400.00)
Donor:  Ultimate Sports Memorabilia (Rob Collins)

9.  Grant Fuhr Autographed Picture  

This framed photograph was personally autographed by Grant Fuhr, one of best goalies to play in the NHL.  Grant won the Vezina and William M. Jennings Trophies.

Value:  $225.00    (Reserve Bid:  $100.00)
Donor:  Ultimate Sports Memorabilia (Rob Collins)

10.  Billy Smith Autographed Picture

This framed photograph was personally autographed by the great Billy Smith, recipient of the Vezina, Con Symthe, William M. Jennings Trophies over his career as a goalie in the NHL.

Value:  $225.00    (Reserve Bid:  $100.00)
Donor:  Ultimate Sports Memorabilia (Rob Collins)

11.  Jason Spezza Autographed Picture

For the Ottawa Senator fans in the room.  This photograph was personally autographed by Jason, one of the team’s star players.

Value:  $299.00    (Reserve Bid:  $175.00)
Donor:  Ultimate Sports Memorabilia (Rob Collins)

12.  Jonathan Toews Team Canada Picture

This framed Team Canada action photograph “with Etch and Pin – Olympic 2010” was personally autographed Jonathan Toews, Chicago Blackhawks Captain.

Value:  $350.00    (Reserve Bid:  $200.00)
Donor:  Ultimate Sports Memorabilia (Rob Collins)

13.  Drive for Success

Ready to tune up your golf game?  Enjoy three (3) hours of professional instruction with one of the area’s leading Golf Professionals.  Whether you’re just starting out or looking to pare down your score, these lessons will get you “on the right course”.

Value:  $180.00
Donor:  Pinewood Park Golf Course (Mr. Dan Garagan)

14.  A Family “Staycation” in the Park

For a family vacation weekend that’s close to home, consider a family cabin at The Canadian Ecology Centre, just minutes from North Bay in the Champlain Provincial Park near Mattawa.  The modern well-equipped cabin sleeps four with ease and has many conveniences, with nature just outside the door!

Value:  $150.00
Donor:  The Canadian Ecology Centre (Mr. Bill Steer)

15.  Farina, Farina

Here is a five times fantastic opportunity to dine at one of the rising stars on the local restaurant scene.  The Best Western Hotel in North Bay offers you five gift certificates to dine in their exclusive “Farina” Restaurant and sample its highly regarded Italian cuisine.  Buon Appetito!

Value:  $250.00
Donor:  The Best Western Hotel – North Bay (Mr. John Crescenzi)

16.  A Night Under the Winter Stars

Want a mid-winter evening to remember with seven friends?  The Laurentian Ski Club gives you a chance to make a memory with a unique outing, combining 8 Adult Lift Tickets for your evening’s skiing or snowboarding pleasure and dinner at the Lower Chalet.  Now all you have to do is make up the party and get out there.

Value:  $320.00
Donor:  Laurentian Ski Club (Ms. Trish Pecore)

17.  Get ‘Em While They’re Young

Give a young person the gift of learning the winter sport of skiing or snowboarding with a 4 week Learn to Ski/Snowboard package, courtesy of the Laurentian Ski Club.  Great exercise and makes the winter go faster.

Value:  $228.00
Donor:  Laurentian Ski Club (Ms. Trish Pecore)

18.  Guided Artisan Cheese Tasting

Treat seven of your friends in your home to a guided artisan cheese tasting, paired with beer, wine and cider. 

Value:  $240.00
Donor:  Delaney Bay Cheese Market (Lonnie Reed)

19.  Red and White under the Umbrella

Twelve bottles of the wines selected this evening for the Gala from Treasury Wine Estates.  An assortment of red and white wines to enjoy while relaxing under your umbrella.

Value:  $200.00
Donor: Treasury Wine Estates

20.  Let the sun shine in!

Have Eric come and clean your exterior windows, and enjoy the view! Not to exceed 15 average size windows.

Value:  $125.00
Donor:  Crazy Clean Professional Window Cleaning

21.  Framed Pictures

Beautiful trio of black and white country treescape to dress up your home or office space.

Value:  $70.00
Donor:  Robinson’s Pharmasave

22.  Pamper your Pet

De-shedding treatment and full grooming for a large dog.  This is great for a dog with a double shedding coat such as a Golden Retriever or Border Collie.  Includes, nail clipping, ear cleaning, bath, fluff, full trimming and styling.

Value:  $80.00
Donor:  Fluff and Buff (Ms.Marie Jordan)

23.  Pamper your Pet

Have your small dog fluffed and buffed!  Includes, nail clipping, ear cleaning, bath and fluff.

Value:  $45.00
Donor:  Fluff and Buff (Ms. Marie Jordan)

24.  Cat’s Meow

Treat your cat to a bath, fluff, nail trim, ear cleaning and lion clip or comb out, and your shedding worries will be over!

Value:  $50.00
Donor:  Fluff and Buff (Ms. Marie Jordan)

25.  Pashmina Shawl

Drape yourself in this beautiful pashmina shawl from Katar.

Value:  $75.00
Donor:  Gisèle Lynch

26.  Beyonce Heat Trio

Spice up your life with some sensual creams and perfumes created by Beyonce.

Value:  $70.00
Donor:  Gisèle Lynch 

27.  Textured Wave

Treat yourself to a new wave look!  This is for short or long hair, loose wave or tight curl.  A permanent wave service is ideal to add body and texture.

Value:  $70.00
Donor:  Love at First Cut

28.  Hilites

Add a soft sun kissed look, blend away pesky greys, or add a bold splash of colour to your existing base colour.

Value:  $90.00
Donor:  Love at First Cut

29.  A full Colour Service

Retouch your existing shade, cover greys or try a new spring hue.

Value:  $55.00
Donor:  Love at First Cut

30.  Brad Park Autographed Photo

This framed photograph features Brad Park, who finished his career as a defenseman with the Detroit Red Wings.  Brad was the recipient of the Bill Masterton Trophy for the 1983-84 NHL season.

Value:  $225.00    (Reserve Bid:  $100.00)
Donor:  Ultimate Sports Memorabilia (Rob Collins)

31.  Jim Daly Print

This framed print features Jim Daly.  Soft-spoken and modest, Jim Daly would seem a reluctant celebrity. Still, his tender and nostalgic portrayals of children have earned him a wide and ardent following among collectors.  This large print features a girl helping her granddad with his maple syrup.

Value:  $150.00
Donor:  Anonymous

32.  What Happened to the Legs?

This seat has no legs for a reason.  It is a Picnic Plus Stadium Seat for those who like sitting in the nose-bleed section in stadiums without great seating.

Value:  $50.00
Donor:  Natalie MacDougall

33.  Get out and support your Lakers

A couple of season’s tickets are up for grabs to watch our very own Nipissing University Lakers Hockey Team.  Go Lakers go!

Value:  $240
Donor:  Nipissing Lakers Hockey Team (Dennis Lathem)

34.  Columbian Table Runner

Be sure to check out this beautiful and colourful runner.

Value:  $300.00
Donor:  Frank Marusich

35.  Boys Peekaboo Beans ~ Play Package

Peekaboo Beans…Rooted in families everywhere, leaving a legacy of happy Human-beans.  The Boys package includes: You Rule Zip Up Jacket (Size 6), Jelly Beans and Taffy cones, PB Frisbee, Bubbles, Ball, Crayons, Tattoos, Re-useable basket and re-useable purple Peekaboo Beans bag.

Value:  $100.00
Donor:  Peekaboo Beans Play Stylist Chantal Chirgwin-Popp

36.  Enjoy Some Fine Dining… Then Hitch A Ride Home

Spend the evening dining with 3 family members or friends at Le Bon Marché as Chef Glenn Sheridan prepares dinner for 4.  No need to arrange for a designated driver – U-Need-A-Cab has you covered.

Value:  $500.00
Donor:  Le Bon Marché (Glenn Sheridan)
& U-Need-A-Cab (Mr. John Strang)

37.  Feed Your Brain and Your Soul

Nothing beats the experience of live orchestral music.  It’s even better when you can bring friends to share the experience.  Come join the North Bay Symphony Orchestra as they offer five multi-ticket packages for their 2012-2013 Season (excluding the Sept.11, 2012 performance).  Sure to be one of the hottest tickets in town this season.

Value:  $370.00
Donor:  North Bay Symphony Orchestra (Mrs. Janet Zimbalatti)

38.  Girls Peekaboo Beans ~ Play Package

Peekaboo Beans…Rooted in families everywhere, leaving a legacy of happy Human-beans.  The Girls package includes: Easy Peasy (reversible) Zip Hoodie (Size 5), Jelly Beans and Taffy cones, PB Pail & Shovel, Bubbles, Skipping Rope, Crayons, Tattoos, Re-useable basket and re-useable purple Peekaboo Beans bag.

Value:  $100.00
Donor:  Peekaboo Beans Play Stylist Chantal Chirgwin-Popp

39.  FORE!

Enjoy a round of golf at Osprey Links Golf Course in Callander with 3 of your golf buddies on the course that offers something for every level of player.  You will start with the front 9 that features a traditional links style course and then tackle the back nine with its completely different set of challenges.  Your round includes carts.

Value:  $229.00
Donor:  Osprey Links Golf Course (Mr. Jeff Rogerson)

40.  Everyone Will Notice, But No One Will Know

Replenish what is lost over time.  A unique gift certificate for Juvederm.  Over time your skin develops fine lines, wrinkles and a loss of fullness.  Healthcare professionals can now reverse these signs by correcting the wrinkles and folds and adding volume to sunken skin.

Value:  $600.00
Donor:  Laser med, Innovative Medical Esthetics (Dr. Paul Preston, M.D.)

41.  Trimming Your Waist line and Have A Ball Doing It

A Ball can be used for more than just crunches.  In this fitness session you will learn how to use a Swiss Ball effectively.

Value:  $100.00
Donor:  Cor Maximus (Khouri Long)

42.  Aqua Massage and You Still Leave Dry

Up for grabs are 3 x 30 minute Aqua Massages where water simulates fingers and you keep your clothes on.  Let your stress wash away with this innovative technology.

Value: $99.00
Donor: Cor Maximus (Khouri Long)

43.  Not Just Any Guitar

The heralded Dreadnought is the most traditional of all acoustics. By definition, it’s a battleship of a guitar, and the models in our non-cutaway DN Series pay tribute to that legacy — while also refining that potent sound. Our Dreadnought’s robust bass and articulate mids dare you to dig in and challenge your flatpicking prowess. If you’re a mahogany-loving picker, you’ll want to take the DN5 for a spin.

Value:  $2195.00    (Reserve Bid:  $1600.00)
Donor:  Music City (Mike Perreault)

44.  Ladies Platinum and 6.41 Crt Ring

Ladies Diamond and Platinum ring set with a 1 x 6.41 crt brilliant cut held in by 4 claws.  The clarity is VVS2 and an L-M in colour.  The cut is Very Good.  On either side is a 1 x .28crt pear shape diamond.  They are VS1 in clarity and a G in colour.

Value:  $140,000.00 
(Reserve Bid:  $60,000.00)
Donor:  Whitman Jewelers (Paul Forbes)

45.  Ladies 18kt Yellow and Rose Gold Bracelet

Ladies 18kt yellow and rose gold 17mm wide bracelet, with 2 clasps and safety chain.  The bracelet weighs 35.129 grams.

Value:  $3,500.00     
(Reserve Bid:  $2,000.00)
Donor:  Whitman Jewelers (Paul Forbes)

46.  Ladies 10kt Gold Rope 24” Chain

Ladies 10kt yellow gold rope 8mm wide, 24” long necklace.  The necklace weighs 40.88 grams.

Value:  $3,500.00    
(Reserve Bid:  $2,000.00)
Donor:  Whitman Jewelers (Paul Forbes)

47.  Lunch for 2 in the Mayor’s Office

Enjoy lunch for two with Mayor Al in his office.

Value:  Priceless     
Donor:  Mayor Al McDonald

48.  Bugatti Reproduction

A must have for collectors of vintage cars and motorcycles.  This is an incredible reproduction of ones made way back in the 1930’s.  The original sold for over $100,000.00!

Value:  $5,000.00
Donor:  Dr. Rod Johnston 

49.  Romantic Getaway In Your Own Backyard

Always wanted to get away with your significant other for a romantic weekend, but hate the drive?  Why not just take a short trip to the Clarion Resort Pinewood Park and experience all their Weekend Vacation Package has to offer.  Your stay includes 2 nights in a Fireside/Jacuzzi Suite, breakfast and dinner.  Enjoy a round of golf, take a swim in the pool, relax in the spa and treat yourself to a couples massage.

Value:  $949.20
Donor:   Clarion Resort Pinewood Park (Mr. Jacques Lacourse)

50.  Family Weekend in the Woods

Always wanted to learn how maple syrup is made to taste so delicious?  Well Yvonne and Bob would love to have you spend a weekend with them at their Maple Sugar Farm, just to see how it is done.  They promise not to make you work too hard.  The weekend includes meals and accommodation for up to a family of 6 and you may just end up with a sweet souvenir to take home.

Value:  Priceless
Donor:   Yvonne Weir & Bob Rappolt

51.  Kenya Hand Carved Walking Stick

This beautiful hand carved stick is truly a piece of artwork you will want to add to your collection.

Value:  $75.00
Donor:  Sandy Foster

52.  Fun Wheels for the 21st Century

Climb aboard one of the newest and most environmentally-friendly ways to get around town on a brand new EMMO ‘Urban’ model electric bike.  Complete with rear rack and storage box, this unit is ready to cruise for up to 50-60 km per day on a single 3-8 hour charge.  Sure beats pulling up to a gas pump and no operator licence is required.

Value:  $1,195.00    (Reserve Bid:  $650.00)
Donor:  EMMO Electric Bikes (Mr. Rick Fricker)

53.  This Boat Won’t Float

For an unusual hand-crafted piece of furniture, the North Bay Canoe Company offers a bookcase that looks like…a canoe!  Made here in North Bay, it’s sure to be a conversation piece and a great place for your books.

Value:  $1,200.00     
(Reserve Bid:  $600.00)
Donor:  North Bay Canoe Company (Mr. Andre Leblanc)

54.  A Table by Any Other Name

For another one-of-a-kind piece of furniture with a nautical flavour, check out the “Wannigan” table, hand-crafted by the North Bay Canoe Company.  It almost looks like you can float it off your dock this summer if you wanted to!

Value:  $900.00    (Reserve Bid:  $450.00)
Donor:  North Bay Canoe Company (Mr. Andre Leblanc)

55.  A Horse of Course

Always wanted a real horse, but you live in a condo?  Well, perhaps this moveable horse head that eats and makes chewing sounds will satisfy that need.  The best part is that there is no ‘mess’ to clean up!

Value:  $300.00
Donor:  Dr. Rod Johnston

56.  Angler Kayak

This sit-on top Angler is one of the most stable and unique craft on the water.  It comes fully equipped with an 8’ paddle, touring backrest, gear straps, paddle leash and a 6” hatch with bag.

Value:  $900.00
Donor:  BW Marine Products (Carl Crewson)

57.  “The Last Team”

This Maple Leaf Gardens limited edition print (#550 of 999) is the ONLY edition produced with the complete hand signed signatures of the 1998/99 Toronto Maple Leafs Team, Coaches and training staff.  The print is framed in high quality Italian lacquer with 24kt gold accents and contains a brass name plate and 2 Toronto Maple Leafs collector pins.

Value:  $2,200.00    (Reserve Bid:  $800.00)
Donor:  Ultimate Sports Memorabilia (Rob Collins)

58.  Nothing Says Sorry Like…

It’s like a “Get of Jail Free Card” in your back pocket.  4 dozen Rotary Rose Day Roses delivered to your door or available for pick up.

Value:  $100.00
Donor:  Rotary Club of North Bay