To benefit the educational programs at The School of Sacred Heart St. Francis DeSales

Mt. Anthony Country Club Bennington, Vermont

Wintertastic Celebration& Live Auction 2019

Celebrating Educational Excellence

Saturday, March 2, 2019

SILVER SPONSOR

To benefit the educational programs at The School of Sacred Heart St. Francis DeSales

Mt. Anthony Country Club Bennington, Vermont

Wintertastic Celebration& Live Auction 2019

Celebrating Educational Excellence

Saturday, March 2, 2019

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Emma, Olivia & Isaac Class of 2016 Class of 2014 Class of 2012

The Salem-Dahl Family proudly supports The School of Sacred Heart St. Francis de Sales

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BRONZE SPONSORS

“Proud to Support

The School of Sacred

Heart St. Francis”

Jason & Christine Morrissey

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We are proud to be part of the Sacred Heart School Family!

Andrew & Gabby Griffin-León Class of 2012 and Class of 2015

Welcome to our table!

180 Country Club Drive, Bennington VT 05201 802.442.2617 www.mt.anthonycc.com

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Open for Lunch & Dinner 7 days

• Open from 11am - 10pm

• Sunday Brunch 10:30am-2pm

• Dinner & Theater Packages Available

• Patio Dining with great vistas

• Fresh Seasonally-Driven Menus

• Steaks, Seafood and Pub Specials

• Extensive Wine & Craft Beer List

• Banquet Facilities Year-Round

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The School of Sacred Heart St. Francis is proud to announce plans to stage

Sponsors will receive 4 front row seats, special recognition in show playbill and signage on site.

And we are currently seeking two or three sponsors to under-write the cost of production:

This fun night was planned by our auction committee: Karen Ahearn, Katie Favreau, Maru Léon Griffin, Kathy Hayden, Kathy Murphy, Chrissy Morrissey,

Michelle Podkowka, Nicole Sauer, Sara Sokolowski, Sarah Wilson, Erin Wright, and Bonna Zazzaro

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Welcome! The School of Sacred Heart St. Francis de Sales is

dedicated to providing excellence in academics and a deepening faith in God and gospel values. In an

environment that is caring, challenging and respectful, our school strives to develop in every student the

habits of thinking critically and acting responsibly in daily life.

This booklet introduces several opportunities for you to support our school Live and Silent

Auctions Angel Sponsors Buy It Now 52 Card Raffle. Paddle Raisers As you look through this booklet, please note the many business and personal ads. We are grateful for this support and ask that you support their businesses in turn. We can’t thank you enough for being here with us tonight to ensure the longevity of this great school. You rock!

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Buy It Now What does Buy It Now mean? These are items that will be available to buy immediately once the auction begins at 6 pm. These items are placed together with descriptive bid sheets that lists the Buy it Now price. If you would like to purchase the items at the Buy it Now price, take the sheet to the check out table and purchase it. Some Buy It Now items are: 6 yards of screened topsoil delivered by Jerome Construction 12 yards (1 truckload) of gravel donated by Rifenburg Construction 20 ton truckload of driveway gravel donated by William E Dailey, Inc/

Peckham Industries Summer Golf/Swim all day camp for 1 week at Mt. Anthony Country

Club Val Coulter Photography—$200 Gift Card The bid sheets will have preset intervals to bid so if no one decides to “Buy It Now” the highest bidder will be able to purchase the item. All bidding for the Buy It Now items and all the silent auction items closes at the end of the intermission of the Live Auction

52 Card Raffle

Just for fun, purchase a card for $20 for a chance to win a prize worth HUNDREDS, including wine, gift cards and

other sundries that you just can’t live without.

Raise Your Paddles

Chrome Books for Middle School $2000 Emergency Fire Escape Rope Ladders (8) $1,200 Traffic Control—Safety Items for Car Line $400

Last year we purchased shades for the multi purpose room, a new

piano and tablets for Kindergarten!

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With gratitude to The School of Sacred Heart St. Francis de Sales, for the foundations of faith,

learning and values for our sons.

Robert, class of ‘09 and Brian, class of ‘11

Kathy & Kevin Murphy

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Live Auction Items

Wine of the Month An eclectic collection of one dozen high quality bottles of wine. Have your own tasting party or enjoy them for a full year. Cheers! Value $150+ Donated by Nancy and Denis Noel & friends of SHSF school

Dine In-Dine Out Treat yourself to a delicious dinner for 4 at the Arlington Inn. Then when you feel like a nice meal at home, take advantage of a $150 Price Chopper gift certificate which offers a vast array of choice for a stay at home evening! Value $270 Donated by Betty Palmer and Eric and Elizabeth Berger

Front Row Seats at SHSF School Functions

Don’t sit behind the posts, don’t sit behind the tallest dad in the world, but see every movement and applaud every bow your child makes in the big room at Sacred Heart School. Seating for 4 in the front row, reserved just for you at Grandparents Day, concerts, end of year and graduation celebrations. Valid through February 2020. Bring your camera, you’ll have the best view! Value Priceless Donated by Sacred Heart St. Francis de Sales School

Preparation of an INDIVIDUAL Federal and State Tax Return Don’t wait until April 15th. Get your personal tax return completed with attention to detail at Love, Cody and Co. Appointment required. Value $600 Donated by Frank Cody of Love, Cody & Co., CPAs

Nicole Sauer Photography

You’ll be sitting pretty with this session with professional photographer Nicole Sauer. Includes 1 hour photo session, 5 digital images and $150 print credit. Value $425 Donated by Nicole Sauer Photography

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NASCAR Cold Pit Passes Two NASCAR Grandstand tickets at New Hampshire Motor Speedway July 2019 and (Cold) Pit Passes (not available for general public) Value priceless Donated by Jack Sauer and his uncle

Limo to Lunch Your child (and four of his/her friends and one adult) has ARRIVED! Board the limousine as a group, enjoy a scenic tour of Bennington and disembark at the Mt. Anthony Country Club for lunch: an afternoon of food, fun, and nonstop movie star treatment! This event to occur late-May—August 2019 Value $150 Donated by John Mahar (Limo) David Griffin & Maru Griffin Leon (lunch)

Boston Red Sox VS NY Yankees Yep, you read that correctly. The ultimate rivalry in MLB is available to you this year. True fans will eagerly bid on this item. A pair of grandstand or RF box seat tickets for Saturday, July 27 at 4:05pm hosting the NY Yankees. Value $ 150 Donated by Carol and Warren Roaf

Wilden’s Run Farm Camp 1 week Horse camp - July 8 -12 for 8 to 18 year olds! Join us this summer for Wilden's Run Farm Equine summer camp! We welcome all levels of riders to come have fun and learn horsemanship. Students will learn about basics of stable management, grooming, basic proper care of horses, and receive riding lessons each day. There will be special demonstrations daily for students to watch and advance their riding skills. The week is full of learning, fun, games, and memories! Value $450 Donated by Wilden’s Run Farm

Broadway’s The Lion King Take your family to see one of the most dazzling shows on Broadway: The Lion King. Four tickets to the show, plus a priceless VIP backstage tour given by a member of the cast. This is a day you will never forget! Value $700+ Arrangements made through Enrique Segura

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ROSE HODRICK

Grandmother of

CATHERINE MORRISSEY

Class of 2020

Is proud to support The School of Sacred Heart

St. Francis de Sales

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Thank you to the School of SHSF faculty and staff for providing an excellent education for our

grandchildren Ashley, class of 2011 and Molly, class of 2020

Ron and Rosemary Lindsey

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Intermission The Silent Auction and Buy It Now options will close at the end of this

intermission. Please take this opportunity to bid on items there or buy a 52 Card Raffle ticket. Again, THANK YOU.

Live Auction Continues

Samantha Lauzon One hour photo session with professional photographer Samantha Lauzon, a Sacred Heart School parent. Includes an hour long in studio sitting session, 20 digital images and $100 print credit. (not newborn or wedding). Value $350 Donated by Samantha Lauzon

Vergennes Lake House - 3 day weekend Situated on the shores of Lake Champlain, this wonderful year-round home is not only spacious but is located in one of the most beautiful areas of the lake. A 40 foot dock leads into the shallow waters where you can swim and fish. Boat mooring is also available. Kayaks and bikes (life jackets and helmets too!) are available for you to explore the area on water or land. Sleeps 10. (Off—Peak/Non –Holiday—No summer) Value $1100 Donated by Bevin Family

Boston Red Sox (2 Offers of 2 tickets) Catch the Red Sox live in Fenway this season. Two tickets as the Sox host the Houston Astros Friday 5/17 and Saturday 5/18. Both games are at 7pm. Go Sox! Friday’s seats are Grandstand 22 Row 18 Seats 22 & 23; Saturday’s seats: Grandstand 14 Row 13 Seats 3 & 4. Value $148/pair Donated by Jon Furr of Fox Sports

Bobsled Excursion Step out of your comfort zone and try your hand, and other body parts, at bobsledding for 2 then rest for a while at the Crowne Plaza, Lake Placid, NY. (One Night midweek stay for 2) VALID December 2019-Jnuary 2020 Value $450 Donated by Crowne Plaza and James Sauer

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Dinner with Father Bob and Father Hugh A quiet, peaceful dinner where you can talk politics, theology, weather, sports, education, whatever your heart desires. Let them ruminate and illuminate. Dinner for 6 plus Fathers Bob and Hugh at your home. Auction committee members drop delicious food and wine to you. Value priceless Dinner prepared and donated by Auction Committee

Finger Lakes Excursion Hammondsport, New York for Three Days & Two Nights at the Black Sheep Inn and Spa for Two. Your getaway for two includes: •3 days/2 nights accommodations at the Black Sheep Inn and Spa in a queen-bedded room, Complimentary tastings at five award winning partner producers around Keuka Lake, 4-hour guided Luxury Excursion to all partner producers and more! We will design a custom itinerary for you that will highlight some of the best producers in each category: Beer, Wine and Spirits! Value $1800 Organized by Blue Tree Marketing

Any home Notre Dame Football game (2 tickets) Enjoy 2 tickets to any home Notre Dame football game in South Bend, IN. Think about it: Touchdown Jesus, the Golden Dome, the Leprechaun, and tailgating - a fantastic experience! Value up to $200 each Obtained by Fr. Bob Wiseman

A New York City Holiday in December Enjoy roundtrip transportation for 2 to NYC in December 2019 and the Christmas Show at Radio City Music Hall. Top it off with a dinner for 2 at Carmine’s. Value $375 Donated by Green Mountain Lines

My Life Behind Bars (autographed copy) Enjoy a basket of Irish spirits while you sit back and read the unbelievable true stories of Bennington’s TJ Carmody. His bestselling book, My Life Behind Bars , recounts his various adventures working in a variety of bars over the course of his life. Value Priceless Donated by TJ Carmody

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Best wishes to The School of Sacred Heart

St. Francis de Sales

Philips lifeline Personal emergency response system

A local and trustworthy service Go Safe Mobile:

Communicate through button Six locating technologies

Wireless: No Phone Needed Auto Alert:

Automatic help call if fall is detected Standard Service:

Water-proof button connects to 24/7 response center

Contact Karen Ahearn Or Charlene Foster

802.447.5089

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Thank you to the wonderful Sacred Heart School teachers, administrators

and staff for educating these fine young men!

God Bless, Angela and Chris Bevin

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Social - Pool Membership at Mount Anthony Country Club and 9 hole Ladies League spot A Family Social- Pool Membership includes 3 rounds of 18-hole green fees membership. It is the best way for you, your family, and friends to enjoy the recreational benefits and spectacular beauty of Mt. Anthony Country Club. Affordable and conveniently located, Mt. Anthony offers 18-holes of champi-onship golf, a fine restaurant, Pro Shop, a swimming pool, beautiful banquet and meeting facilities and groomed cross-country trails during the winter. All year round, it's the perfect place for the active family. Value $ 750 (Pool) Donated by David Griffin and Maru Leon

Unlimited Car Washes from Bennington Car Wash

If cleanliness is next to godliness, then you will be close to heaven for the next year. Go any day and every day you want. This item is good for one car only. Value $3500 Donated by Jim and Lodie Colvin

King or Queen Helix Natural Form Bed

Take a nap on the finest quality therapeutic bed. This has been a favorite item at this auction for the past few years. Don’t miss this opportunity to get a great night’s sleep tonight! Mattress has Patented Air Cylinders to support your body in perfect spinal alignment. Value $4499 Donated by WCW, Carpet Warehouse, Inc

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Silent Auction Items

Household Wassick Tire - 4 wheel computer alignment Len Nichols - oil change Pet bed from Orvis LeBlanc’s Auto— state inspections Vera Bradley, Kate Spade and Ann Taylor accessories

donated by Chrissy Morrissey J &J Auto polishing—One complete Teflon Treatment 1 year all access subscription to the Bennington

Banner and 4 Bennington Mugs Martinia glass set, antique Belgian bowl and more -

Jennie & Neal Hogan bluebird painting - David Herzfeld Pottery - Patty Herzfeld Party-Lite items from Rosemary Lindsey Cutting board from Manchester Woodcraft Arlo security camera—Leon and Carol O’Dell

Recreation/Family Carmen's Car Service - roundtrip transportation to

Albany airport, train or bus station A day of fly fishing with Andy Anderson

$100 gift card Flynn & O’Hara 3 one week summer camps at Burr and Burton

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Currently accepting

applications for students in all

grades; Pre-Kindergarten through Eighth.

Save the Date for the Annual

Sacred Heart ScrambleFriday June 21, 2019

Mt. Anthony Country Club 1 p.m. Shotgun Start

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Erin, Ethan,

Brandon, Matthew

2018

Anderson Family

C. 2003

We Love This School!

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Family Membership to Shelburne Farms Family Membership to Bennington Museum 10 passes to Hildene, the Lincoln Family Home Family 4 pack with snacks at Hathaway’s Drive-In

Theatre Yankee Tickets from Vacations by Beth 2 passes to MASS MoCA 2 passed to Clark Art Basket from Browns Brewery Lake Paran Nature & Swim camp Katrina Hastings Bargain bowling for 6 at Bennington Lanes 2 passes 9/11 Memorial Museum Old Castle Theater tickets (2) Private tour of Dollhouse and Toy Museum of

Vermont for 10 kids w/ cupcakes (birthday party) Basket from Mary Willette Dining gift certificates from Madison’s Brewery,

Your Belly’s Deli, Spring Street Market, Miller’s Toll, Benner’s, Water Street Grill, Public Eat + Drink Restaurant, Catamount Tap House, Kevin’s and Man of Kent.

Health and Fitness Wash, cut and blow dry at Studio 210 Salon Pedicure at Belizimo Salon Clip Shop basket of product and gift certificate Nicole Bayetis, Massage Therapist gift certificate Catamount Tae Kwon Do starter package 1 hour massage & 4 Small Group Training sessions

Sandy Stevens Anytime Fitness—short term membership

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2 pickleball memberships in Cambridge, NY from Mary Muckle

2 day passes including X-country ski rental from Prospect Mountain

$200 gift card for Mt. Snow from a friend Foursome at Equinox Golf 90 Minute massage with aromatherapy from

Therapeutic Essections.LLC Herbalife Nutrition basket from Jessica White 3 adult tennis clinics - Bennington Tennis Center Green Mountain Oasis gift certificate 2 Mt. Snow tickets—Neal Hogan and friend

Teacher/School Related Donations: Matinee movie & snacks for 2 students- Mrs. Dailey Matinee movie & snacks for 2 students- Miss Barry Matinee movie & snacks for 2 students -Miss

LaPorte 9 holes of golf with a cart with Mrs. Hendery and

Mrs. Bylina for you and a friend “I Love Disney” basket from Mrs. Gorry Quilted wall hanging from Mrs. Knapp Steer Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss basket & 4 Yankees tickets

(NYY vs. Tampa Bay 6/19/19) from Mr. Bersaw Drawing lessons with Mrs. Harris Popcorn bowls and popcorn—Mrs. Greenslet

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Best Wishes to Sacred Heart St. Francis School

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At Home Senior Care is proud to support

The School of Sacred Heart St. Francis de Sales

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Other Unique Items Jewelry from BELARTS Jackie Bradley Jr. autographed baseball from Boston

Red Sox Katie Cleaver necklace and Rodan+Fields serum

donated by Katie and Ryan Thurber Vermont Teddy Bear Pretty in Pink Gingham Bear Fragrances from Giorgio Armani Vase and gift certificate to Hobson’s Choice Doll, school uniform and bed made and donated by

Lisa Diedrich Quilted items from a friend of SHSF school $100 Gift certificate for Re-trendz donated by Kim

Wassick Kelly Kimball Jewelry - Vermont Gem Garden Virtual reality adaptor, vases, SHSF slate donated by

Diane Dowgiewicz Arlo security camera—Leon and Carol O’Dell Lularoe products from Anastasia Gauthier Tree of Life necklace & pashmina scarf - Mexican

Connection Handmade Fleece Throw Blanket - Debbie Canales Painting from Warner family Jafra Basket - Kathy Hayden Painting from Wilma Johnson Hand made Rosaries & religious prints Mary Spina Gift Certificates: Hannaford, Cinema 7, All 4

Paws dog grooming and Doggie Daycare, Hawkin’s House, Stewart’s Shoppe, Family Footwear, Williamstown Family Chiropractic, House of Tile

Items from Bennington Potters, Greg Nesbit, Room x Room, and Vermont Maple Sriracha

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Proudly supporting the efforts of

The School of Sacred Heart St. Francis de Sales

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,

Kate, Colleen and Bridget Classes of 2010, 2014, 2012

We proudly support Catholic education at

The School of Sacred HeartSt. Francis de Sales

Karen and John Ahearn

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Proudly supporting the efforts of

The School of Sacred Heart St. Francis de Sales

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Kate, Colleen and Bridget Classes of 2010, 2014, 2012

We proudly support Catholic education at

The School of Sacred Heart St. Francis de Sales

Karen and John Ahearn

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is proud to support the endeavors of The School of Sacred Heart

St. Francis de Sales

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115 Elm Street • P.O. Box 319 • Bennington, Vermont 05201-0319

(802) 442-5552 • (800) 894-5511 Facsimile: (802) 442-7314 • e-mail:

mail@lovecody.com www.lovecody.com

Go Saints!

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Thank you for these in-kind donations:

Desserts: Millers Toll, Janet Barry, Willy’s Variety.Village Chocolate Shoppe, John & Carolyn Reed for Dan’s Chocolates Flower arrangements : Christina Mattison. Booklet : Maru Leon Design, Marcia Hendery, Express Copy, Inc. Paddles: Catamount Rotary Friends: Don and Bea Gallett ; David and Cynthia Maroney, and alumna Barbara Champney

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