2012 Auction Brochure.pub
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2012 Auction Brochure.pub
The North Central Charter Essential School Foundation 10th Anniversary Auction David Rodgers (Live Auctioneer) Hors d’oeuvres & Refreshments Student Exhibitions! Wednesday, April 4th starting at 5:30 p.m. at North Central Charter Essential School One Oak Hill Road, Fitchburg, MA Welcome! For many people a diploma is just a diploma, but to others it’s a dream. Monies raised for the NCCES Foundation go toward additional programming and ensuring equitable participation in field trips, sports, and after school activities for all NCCES students. We appreciate your support in helping us reach our fundraising goal. Silver Sponsors Alan & Christina Ewald Bronze Sponsors Daniel & Sherry Kenny Melissa McLaughlin & Mark Farrow David & Melissa Dentino Friends of NCCES The Gambill Family Mr. & Mrs. John E. Howard Elliott L. & Michele Moran Zide Thank you to the auction sponsors, recognized on these two pages, who have made this first endeavor possible. Mission North Central Charter Essential School is a public school where students are known personally, challenged intellectually and expected to participate actively in their learning. Guided by the school’s commitment to diversity and inclusiveness, NCCES seeks to send graduates into the world who THINK for themselves, CARE about others, and ACT creatively and responsibly. Welcome! I t is our honor and privilege to welcome you to our school today. North Central Charter Essential School (NCCES) was established in 2002 in the Cleghorn neighborhood of Fitchburg to provide a rigorous, personalized public school of choice to families in this region (30 cities and towns in North Central Massachusetts). Our students represent a wide range of socio-economic, cultural, geographic backgrounds and include students of all learning abilities. There is an almost equal mix of urban, rural and suburban students in the school, 60% of which come from low income families. For many of us in this room today a high school diploma is just a diploma. To many of our students, it’s a dream. NCCES is actively raising aspirations in the North Central Massachusetts region by making college and higher education a reality for all our students. Our academic program delivers a highly personalized education allowing us to meet each student where they are as a learner so that they realize true academic success. Our amazing staff creates a safe and supportive environment where students can explore diversity and embrace each other's differences. We hope you enjoy your visit to NCCES and encourage you to ask our volunteers why they choose NCCES. Sincerely, Stephanie Davolos Executive Director North Central Charter Essential School 5:30 p.m. Doors Open Refreshments donated by NCCES families The Bootlegger Restaurant Sean Patrick’s Restaurant & Catering Panera Bread Aunty Ellen’s Creative Confections 6:00 p.m. Welcome and Introductions Stephanie Davolos, Executive Director Carol Hatch, Parent Rep. to the Board of Trustees 6:15 p.m. Live Auction Begins David Rodgers, Live Auctioneer Featuring Celebrity Auctioneers Fitchburg Mayor Lisa Wong Sgt. Glenn Fossa, Fitchburg Police Dept. Bill Rodgers, American Marathon Runner Scott Higgins, Mr. North Central Six 7:00 p.m. Drawing of the Door Prize Romantic Overnight Stay for “2” Enjoy a spacious 2-room guest suite, hors d’oeuvres and cocktails on arrival and full gourmet breakfast in the 14 South Street, morning. Plus $20.00 gift voucher for Southbridge, MA 01550 dinner at the Vienna Restaurant. (This does not include gratuities or taxes.) NCCES Students are available to lead tours following the live auction. Celebrity Auctioneers David Rodgers is the Senior Vice President of Commercial Development at Workers Credit Union. NCCES is grateful to Workers Credit Union for donating Dave’s time and talent to make this event a success. Mayor Lisa Wong has just begun her third term as mayor of Fitchburg Massachusetts. The first minority mayor in Fitchburg’s history, she is also the first female Asian American mayor in the history of the commonwealth. Since first coming to the city in 2001 as a member of the Fitchburg Redevelopment Authority, one of her main focuses has been the implementation of urban renewal projects, and it was under her guidance that the city saw the creation of Riverfront Park. The park offers beautiful green space with walking paths, trees, benches and gardens, and has become a popular location for community events. Mayor Wong has made it a priority to rejuvenate the City of Fitchburg by actively supporting the restoration of the city’s historic mill buildings and storefronts, and working to create more “walk friendly” places through “sidewalk trails” and off road river front paths, she has been able to boost the city’s appeal. Mayor Lisa Wong continues to lead towards a better and brighter future, with fresh ideas, an open mind, and a passion for the city of Fitchburg. Sergeant Glenn Fossa is a 28 year veteran of the Fitchburg Police Department. He is a lifelong resident of Fitchburg and chose to pursue a career in policework over television and broadcasting, which is another interest of his. He is a graduate of Mount Wachusett Community College, University of Massachusetts/BOSTON, and Anna Maria College in Paxton, Massachusetts. He has received specialized training at Harvard Medical School, Babson College, Pennsylvania State University, University of Delaware, Texas A&M, and Michigan State University. Currently assigned to the Office of the Chief, as the Police Departments community liaison and spokesperson, Glenn serves on the board of directors at Fitchburg Access Television, and is a member of the Fitchburg Rotary Club, Rolls Royce Owners Club, Antique Auto Club of Celebrity Auctioneers America, and the National Information Officers Association. He is also an associate member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police. Sgt. Fossa's family consists of two sons and their mom, celebrating 18 years together, and he enjoys being with his family, attending automobile races, charitable events, and various outdoor activities. Glenn's interest in the arts and young people pursuing healthy pastimes brings him here today to support this event! William ("Bill") Henry Rodgers is an American runner and former American record holder in the marathon who is best known for his victories in the Boston Marathon and the New York City Marathon in the late 1970s. He was born in Hartford, Connecticut. Rodgers won both races four times each between 1975 and 1980, twice breaking the American record at Boston with a time of 2:09:55 in 1975 and a 2:09:27 in 1979. In 1977 he won the Fukuoka Marathon, making him the only runner ever to hold the championship of all three major marathons at the same time. He made the 1976 U.S. Olympic team and raced the marathon at the Montreal Olympics in 1976, finishing 40th. He did not participate in the Olympics in 1980 due to the U.S. boycott over the invasion of Afghanistan by the USSR. In 1975 he won the bronze medal at the IAAF World Cross Country Championships, equaling Tracy Smith's 1966 bronze in the International Cross Country Championships as the highest an American had ever finished in international cross country competition. Rodgers' most remarkable year on the road racing circuit came in 1978 when he won 27 of the 30 races he entered, including the Pepsi 10,000 meter nationals (with a new world road 10K best time of 28:36.3), the Falmouth Road Race, and the Boston & New York marathons. Rodgers is also the former world record holder for 25 kilometers as he broke Pekka Paivarinta's world record with a time of 1:14.11.8 on a track in Saratoga, California in 1979. Track & Field News ranked Rodgers #1 in the world in the marathon in 1975, 1977 and 1979. 28 of the 59 marathons Rodgers ran were run under 2:15. In all he won 22 marathons in his career. Rodgers received his B.A. in sociology from Wesleyan University, where his teammate Amby Burfoot also won the Boston Marathon while still a student. Rodgers also has an MS in special education from Boston College. Celebrity Auctioneers Scott Higgins is in his fifth year at NCCES and will be graduating in May with the Class of 2012. Scott served two years on the Board of Trustees from 2008-10, plays for the NCCES lacrosse and field hockey teams, and performed in this year’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. He was awarded the Chancellor’s Scholarship of Excellency at UMass Boston and plans to major in English in the fall. In March, Scott was named Mr. North Central Six for exhibiting all six of the North Central Six values. Donors $250,000 + Anonymous Robert J. Hildreth Amelia Peabody Foundation $10,000$10,000-50,000 Ronald Ansin James O. Garrison Rollstone Charitable Foundation $1,000$1,000-5,000 American Tower Corporation Anonymous The Bailey Family The Bean Family In honor of CJ Bond Larry Casassa Mr. & Mrs. Ronald C. Clark The Clark-Heiter Family Mary M. Cooper Stephanie Davolos Alan & Christina Ewald F.A.O. Schwarz Foundation Olga Flory Wayne & April Gendron The Hunt Family The Kaldis Family Bonnie Kendrick Brenda Jones Mike & Ellen Linzey Longfield Family Foundation Dr. & Mrs. Bruce Man Raytheon Sherif & Mary Nada Simonds International Thomas Fuel $100$100-999 Anonymous Rodney & Pamela Arndt In memory of Phil Bertoni Richard T. & Christine Bliss Blossom Trust, LLC Bruce & Michelle Brennan Robin Brown Heidi Buscanera Kenneth & Pamela Bylund Michael & Jane Cancellieri Ray Claflin Jaclyn Clarke David & Nicole Connolly Mariam Cronin Peter Dawson Jocelyn Deneen The Doucette Family Joan E. Fallon Donors $100$100-999 (continued) Melanie Gallo & Stan Smith G&M Automotive Dr. Michael & Christine Galica Peter A. Garbus & Katherine Robbins Jeanne M. Gauthier-Hooker Hickory F. Gilbert Kevin & Debra Gilligan Bill & Carol Hatch James & Karen Kane Declan Keefe & Family John & Tracy Koutonen Marcia Ladd & David Streb Mr. & Mrs. David LaLiberty Lynne LeBlanc Victor Mastroianni Microsoft Sean M. & Michelle L. Murphy NCCES Class of 2011 NCCES Community Connection PTO Janet O’Hara Dana & Desiree Procell Mariette Reilly Frederick & Carolyn Sellars Nancy F. Sizer Jennifer Sweatman Memorial Fund Rooter Mania Drain Cleaning Sterling Hill Enterprises, LLC Brian Sullivan Lennart & Grace Swanson Linda Tarantino & Daniel Harrington Andrew F. & Janet K. Vesper Richard Ward & Robert Bouchard Shelley Ward-Gelinas Dr. & Mrs. Thomas O. Weisman Larry & Connie Williams William W. Harris, Inc. $1$1-99 Anonymous Elizabeth Ameral Peter & Sharon Baum Dwayne & Corrine Beauvais Edward Biggs Roger & Carol Boudreau Cynthia Campbell Evelyn Chase Susie Eriole Chiara Faiola-Williams Wendy Forbler David & Nancy Freihofer In memory of Myra Hiatt The Lizek Family The Michelson Family Thomas & Laura Milko Frederick C. Lilienkamp & Renee B. Malowitz Samuel Nagler & Debra Wauhkonen Pete & Natalie Nelson Cristina Palmieri Daniel & Lisa Pulver Lionel Reinford Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. White Michael & Stacie White Live Auction 1. Stephanie Davolos, NCCES Executive Director, Cooks for You and Your Friends! – Transport your taste buds to old world Italy while staying in the comfort of your own home. Indulge in a gourmet Italian dinner for 8 cooked in your home by Chef Davolos, Executive Director of NCCES. This delicious dinner will be crafted according to your tastes and will include homemade pasta-making lessons for you and your guests. Stephanie will join you at the table. Donated by Stephanie Davolos 2. An Evening with Dr. Maya Angelou - Join “literary genius” Mariam Cronin, NCCES Reading Teacher and Board of Trustees member, for dinner, a drive and “An Evening with Dr. Maya Angelou” presentation by renowned writer Maya Angelou at the Hanover Theatre in Worcester on Wednesday, May 9th at 7:30 p.m. (good for 2 guests). Donated by Mariam Cronin 3. The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, Worcester, MA - Two tickets to the Paul Taylor Dance Company on Thursday, May 10th at 7:30 p.m. in the Golden Circle...the best seats in the house! wine charms. (Mark & Liz Helder are NCCES parents. Mark also sits on the Board of Trustees.) Donated by The Helder Family 6. Skiing Package and Dinner for two Two one-day lift tickets to Wachusett Mountain in Princeton, MA to be used for the 2012/13 season (excluding blackout dates), and a $25 gift certificate to McNally’s Grille in Westminster, MA. Donated by Wachusett McNally’s Grille Mountain & 7. Expert Tire Oil Changes - Five free Oil Changes & Filter at Expert Tire in Fitchburg, MA. Includes new filter, up to 5 quarts motor oil, and lubricate chassis (if applicable). Donated by Expert Tire 8. Nashoba Collectibles Coin Collection – United States Government Mint and Proof Coin Sets in a collectible cigar box. Includes a four-piece 2008/2010 US Mint Presidential $1.00 Coin Proof Set, three-piece 1957 Silver Certificates, onepiece US Mount Rushmore Anniversary Coin 1991 half dollar, one set of 1992 US Olympic Coins Prestige Set in a velvet box, two-piece 2001 US Mint Uncirculated Philadelphia and Denver Coin Sets, and a 1979 Susan B. Anthony Dollar Mint Set. Donated by Nashoba Collectibles Donated by the Hanover Theatre 4. Huntington Theatre Company, Boston, MA - Two tickets to “Private Lives” at the Huntington Theatre in Boston on May 25,27,29,31 or June 1,2,3,5, 2012. Donated by the Huntington Theatre Co. 5. Wine Lovers Gift Basket – Every wine lover’s treat! Enjoy this beautiful basket filled with two bottles of white wine: Reisling & Gewürztraminer. It includes a Sharper Image Flexi Corkscrew, a Wine Preserver, “Name that Wine” Game, a Wine Hug travel pouch, a terra cotta wine holder, two wine glasses and 9. Family 4-pack to Davis Farmland/ Davis Mega Maze and CoCo Key Water Resort - Enjoy a Family Day Pass for up to 4 guests to be used during the 2012 season at Davis Farmland or Davis Mega Maze in Sterling, MA. Also included is a Family Four-Pack to CoCo Key Water Resort in Fitchburg. Donated by Davis Farmland/Davis Mega Maze & CoCo Key Water Resort Live Auction 10. “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” Series Health Center has a friendly professional Author-Signed Hardcovers - Enjoy 3 one-of-a-kind author-signed hardcovers from the “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” book series: includes “The Ugly Truth”, “Cabin Fever”, and “Dog Days”. Also included is a $100 gift card for movie tickets and/or food at Chunky’s Cinema Pub in Nashua, Pelham, or Haverhill. Donated by Ann Calcaterra & The Kaldis Family 11. Family 4-pack to Davis Farmland/Davis Mega Maze and The Discovery Museums - Enjoy a Family Day Pass for up to 4 guests to be used during the 2012 season at Davis Farmland or Davis Mega Maze in Sterling, MA. Also included is a 4-Pack of museum passes to The Discovery Museums in Acton, MA, to be used before April 30, 2013. Donated by Davis Farmland/Davis Mega Maze & The Discovery Museums 12. ArtsEmerson: The World on Stage - A one-year free membership to ArtsEmerson at Emerson College (The Paramount Center, 559 Washington Street, Boston), and two complimentary tickets to any ArtsEmerson performance until May 2013. Donated by ArtsEmerson 13. “Tune-Up” Package - “Tune up” your body with ten guest passes to Orchard Hills Athletic Club in Lancaster, MA, then “tune up” your automobile at Firestone Complete Auto Care at Searstown Mall in Leominster with 3 free Standard Oil Changes, including filter, motor oil, and lubricate chassis (if applicable). Donated by Gary & Kate Bean & Firestone Complete Auto Care 14. Teeth Cleaning & Exam – A certificate for one cleaning, exam, and 2 x-rays at Village Dental Health Center in Lunenburg. Serving Leominster, Fitchburg, and all surrounding towns, Village Dental team that offers a warm and relaxed family approach. Their practice is headed by Dr. David J. DePasquale, DMD, who has been practicing dentistry for over 17 years. Donated by Village Dental Health Center 15. Red Sox vs. Cleveland Indians, May 12th – You and a guest will enjoy Loge Box Seat Tickets in Left Field, Section 30 for May 12, 2012. Donated by Enterprise Bank & Trust 16. Nick Punto Autographed Baseball - A collector’s treat! Don’t miss this opportunity to own an authentic autographed baseball by short stop, Nick Punto, a member of the Boston Red Sox since Dec. 14, 2011. Donated by the Boston Red Sox 17. Home Makeover – Treat yourself and your home to eight hours of labor from contractor Louis Giancola of All Season’s Painting and Construction (and NCCES Wellness Teacher). With 35+ years of experience this generous donation includes a free consultation and can be used toward any household project including painting, construction, kitchen and bath remodels, decks, floors, drywall, and finish carpentry. Building materials, if needed, must be supplied by client. Donated by Louis Giancola, owner of All Season’s. 18. Budo Kai Martial Arts Institute - A 12-Week Unlimited Program in Tai Jutsu and/or AikiJutsu/Aikido at the Budo Kai Martial Arts Institute in Leominster, MA. Certificate includes uniform, patch, t-shirt, cup & supporter for males. Donated by Budo Kai Martial Arts Institute 19. Budo Kai Martial Arts Institute - A 12-Week Unlimited Program in Tai Jutsu and/or AikiJutsu/Aikido at the Budo Kai Martial Arts Institute in Leominster, MA. Certificate includes uniform, patch, t-shirt, cup & supporter for males. Donated by Budo Kai Martial Arts Institute Live Auction 20. Budo Kai Martial Arts Institute A 12-Week Unlimited Program in Tai Jutsu and/or AikiJutsu/Aikido at the Budo Kai Martial Arts Institute in Leominster, MA. Certificate includes uniform, patch, t -shirt, cup & supporter for males. Rhode Island School of Design with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting in 1983. She presently has one of her paintings titled “Colonel Barrett’s House” on display at Minuteman National park, in Concord. (Susan is a NCCES parent.) Donated by Budo Kai Martial Arts Institute Donated by Susan Pepper Aisenberg 21. 2011 or 2012 Federal and State 25. Harmony Point Lakeside R & R Income Tax Return Preparation Services by Tracy Koutonen, Senior Tax Advisor at H & R Block in Fitchburg, to prepare Form 1040 and MA Form 1 individual tax returns and related forms and schedules. Tracy has 15 years accounting experience and her expertise includes investments/stock options (income, sales, losses), home ownership (purchase or sale), etc. (Tracy is a NCCES parent.) Donated by Tracy Koutonen 22. 2011 or 2012 Federal and State Income Tax Return Preparation Services by Tracy Koutonen, Senior Tax Advisor at H & R Block in Fitchburg, to prepare Form 1040 and MA Form 1 individual tax returns and related forms and schedules. Tracy has 15 years accounting experience and her expertise includes investments/stock options (income, sales, losses), home ownership (purchase or sale), etc. (Tracy is a NCCES parent.) Donated by Tracy Koutonen 23. Celtics vs. Atlanta, April 11th – You and a guest will enjoy the best seats in the house…in the Heineken Boardroom at the TD Bank Garden, on Wednesday, April 11th, 2012. The game starts at 8:00 p.m. but plan to arrive early (up to 2 hours before the game) to enjoy the allinclusive full gourmet buffet dinner, with soft drinks & water. A cash bar is available in the boardroom. Donated by Central Mass Oral Surgery 24. Original Painting titled “Garden Kale and Cabbage” – An original painting by Susan Pepper Aisenberg of North Quabbin. Susan graduated from the Retreat - Take pleasure in an afternoon of recreation and relaxation with the Hatch/Higgins family at their home on Hickory Hills Lake in Lunenburg, MA. Amenities include a cookout for up to 4 people, a bottle of chardonnay, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, relaxing on their lakeside deck, and fishing with expert guide Bill Hatch. (Carol is a NCCES parent and serves on the Board of Trustees.) Donated by Carol & Bill Hatch, Scott & Remy Higgins 26. Fly Fishing Gear - Includes fly rod, fly reel, flies, fly box and gear bag. Donated by fisherman Bill Hatch 27. Custom Garment Construction by April Gendron – Be the fashion envy of North Central Mass. in your very own custom garment handmade by the talented April Gendron, NCCES Teacher. With 30+ years of experience as a seamstress, April will construct one garment or outfit of the bidder’s choice, including assistance in selection of pattern, fabric, color, style etc. and a minimum of 3 meetings for proper fitting. Excludes coats of any kind, wedding gowns, home decor projects or alterations of existing garments. Does not include the cost of materials. (April is the mother of a NCCES alumna.) Donated by April Gendron 28. HP Pavilion Laptop PC - Brand new HP Pavilion Laptop running Windows 7, with 4 GB memory and a 500 GB hard drive, model g6t, color Pacific Blue. Included is a 2-year HP Care Pack service plan, with pick-up and return. (Linda Tarantino and Dan Harrington are the parents of two NCCES alumni.) Donated Family by the Harrington/Tarantino Live Auction 29. HP Photosmart Printer #1 – “Like -new” HP Photosmart Printer with manual, still in its original box. (Marktavian Martin is a NCCES Wellness Teacher and serves on the Board of Trustees.) park passes expire within 2 years. (Lynne is a NCCES parent.) Donated by Lynne LeBlanc & The Walt Disney World Theme Park Donated by The Martin-Carbone Family 34. Vera Bradley Bag Set – Travel in 30. HP Photosmart Printer #2 – “Like style with your new Vera Bradley duffle bag and matching cosmetic bag. Set includes a tin of mints. -new” HP Photosmart Printer with paper, ink, remote, manual, and carrying case. (Marktavian Martin is a NCCES Wellness Teacher and serves on the Board of Trustees.) Donated by The Martin-Carbone Family 31. P-Touch Electronic Label Maker – A brand new P-Touch Electronic Label Maker. Donated by Brunhilda Gendron 32. Estate Planning by Gelinas & Ward - One certificate for an estate plan consisting of simple reciprocal wills, durable powers of attorney, medical proxies and homestead exemption prepared for client at no cost by the law firm of Gelinas & Ward in Leominster, MA. Donated by Evans on the Commons, Townsend, MA 35. Skinfluentials Gift Basket – Pamper yourself with an assortment of goodies from Skinfluentials in Fitchburg. Set also includes a $50 gift certificate to the salon. Donated by Skinfluentials 36. Six Flags New England – Surprise your kids with two oneday passes to Six Flags New England, including Hurricane Harbor water park. These passes allow access to most rides, shows, and attractions during the 2012 season. Donated by Gelinas & Ward Donated by Six Flags New England 33. Disney World Extravaganza – 37. Mill No. 3 Gourmet Gift Basket - Spend one luxurious week in a deluxe studio room at a Disney Vacation Club Resort in Disney World, FL (see terms) and receive four complimentary one-day Park Hopper Passes to be used at Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom. Time-share can only be used between June 1, 2012 - May 31, 2013. Includes free internet, flight express, and transfers to/from Orlando airport. Deluxe studio room includes 2 queen beds, kitchenette, and full bath. Maximum vacation points donated are 160 points, and points needed depend on resort, view, and time of year. Additional points, if needed, can be purchased for $15 per point. Resort cancellation insurance will be provided by donor. Disney Indulge in this scrumptious gift basket filled with goodies from Mill No. 3, Fitchburg, MA Donated by the Mill No. 3 38. Music Lessons By Larry Zuaro – Give yourself or someone you know the gift of music with these four half-hour private music lessons with musician Larry Zuaro in Leominster, MA. Lessons are for trumpet, trombone, or recording/voice. Donated by Larry Zuaro 39. Music Lessons by Bob Landry with City Music Gift Certificate – Dreaming of becoming a rock star? Snatch up these four half-hour private music lessons with musician Bob Landry in Leominster, MA. Lessons are for voice, guitar, piano or saxophone. Also included is a $25 gift card to City Music in Leominster, MA. Donated by Bob Landry & City Music Live Auction 40. Santa’s Village & The Pink Poo- 47. Boston Duck dle – Enjoy Santa any time of year with two admissions to Santa’s Village in Jefferson, NH. While you are there, treat your pet to a luxury night at The Pink Poodle in Leominster, MA. Tours - Two complimentary tickets for a Boston Duck Tour departing from the Museum of Science location on weekdays in April, May, September, October or November. Tickets expire Nov 13, 2012. Donated by Santa’s Village & The Pink Poodle 41. Worcester Art Museum - A oneyear Household Membership (for 2 adults and children under 17) at the Worcester Art Museum. Must activate membership by May 4th, 2012 to be valid. Donated by the Worcester Art Museum 42. Worcester Art Museum - A oneyear Household Membership (for 2 adults and children under 17) at the Worcester Art Museum. Must activate membership by May 4th, 2012 to be valid. Donated by the Worcester Art Museum 43. Cutiques Scent Basket - A lovely candle gift basket filled with Woodwick’s newest products. Includes diffuser, wax mills, car scents, candles, and sachets, plus a $25 gift certificate and $5 extra bonus bucks to UpScale Consign*MINT* in Twin City Mall in Leominster. Donated by Cutiques 44. Theatre at the Mount – Pass for four tickets to any Theatre at the Mount performance at Mount Wachusett Community College. Donated by Theatre at the Mount 45. Dinner and Show Package - Two $25 gift cards to Bailey’s Bar & Grille in Townsend, MA and a $25 gift certificate to be used toward a show or meal at The Bull Run Restaurant in Shirley, MA. Donated by Bailey’s Bar & Grille and The Bull Run Restaurant 46. Art Lover’s Package - Enjoy an individual membership to the Fitchburg Art Museum and a lovely handmade quilted wall hanging for your home. Donated by Sheila Coulter Fitchburg Arts Museum & The Donated by Boston Duck Tours 48. Jewelry Package – One-of-a-kind hand-made beaded jewelry by Alita Divoll and Mary Carignan, plus a $20 gift certificate to John’s Watch & Jewelry in Lunenburg, MA. (Alita is a NCCES parent.) Donated by Alita Divoll & Mary Carignan & John’s Watch & Jewelry 49. Reiki Package #1 - Enjoy the relaxation of a one-hour Reiki treatment (a technique of stress reduction, which supports the body’s natural ability to relax and heal) with Merit Mailloux, certified Reiki Master (and NCCES Registrar) at Roots Mind and Body Center in Leominster, MA. Package includes 2 bottles of wine, one red and one white. Donated by Kappy’s Liquors & Merit Mailloux 50. Reiki Package #2 - Enjoy the relaxation of a one-hour Reiki treatment (a technique of stress reduction, which supports the body’s natural ability to relax and heal) with Merit Mailloux, certified Reiki Master (and NCCES Registrar) at Roots Mind and Body Center in Leominster, MA. Package includes 2 bottles of wine, one red and one white. Donated by Kappy’s Liquors & Merit Mailloux 51. Reiki Package #3 - Enjoy the relaxation of a one-hour Reiki treatment (a technique of stress reduction, which supports the body’s natural ability to relax and heal) with Merit Mailloux, certified Reiki Master (and NCCES Registrar) at Roots Mind and Body Center in Leominster, MA. Package includes 2 bottles of wine, one red and one white. Live Auction Donated by Kappy’s Liquors & Merit Mailloux 52. Soapy Green Gift Basket – Give your senses a gift with this beautiful collection of all natural body products handmade by NCCES student Remy Higgins at the Soapy Green Kitchen in Fitchburg. Basket includes a $20 gift certificate to buy products or make your own. 57. Sweetgrass Winery #4 – A perfect way to end the season with a bottle of Maple Smash Liqueur and Bleujolais wine from Sweetgrass Winery, Union, ME. Donated by Sweetgrass Winery 58. Cozy Home Package #1 – Adorn Donated by Remy Higgins & Soapy Green Kitchen your table with a lovely handmade quilted table runner while you sip a bottle of Cranberry Apple Wine from Sweetgrass Winery, Union, ME. Package comes with 2 wine glasses. 53. The Bootlegger Restaurant and Donated by Sweetgrass Winery & Sheila Coulter The Stratton Players – Spoil your palette with “A Taste of Tuscany” Dinner for Two on a Monday or Tuesday night at The Bootlegger Restaurant in Lunenburg, MA (expires 6/4/12). Continue your evening with two tickets to the performance of “Almost Maine” at The Stratton Players on May 4,5,6,11,12,13,18,19, or 20, 2012. 59. Cozy Home Package #2 – Decorate your table with this beautiful handmade quilted table topper and a bottle of Blueberry Wine from Sweetgrass Winery, Union, ME. Package comes with 2 wine glasses. Donated by Bootleggers Restaurant and The Stratton Players 54. Sweetgrass Winery Basket #1 – The fruit lover will enjoy this sweet basket featuring Award-Winning Sweetgrass Winery’s Apple Wine and Peach Wine. All the way from Union, ME, Sweetgrass Farm is a family run business supporting local sustainable agriculture, and donating 10% of profits to organizations which support families, children and rural life. This basket also includes a $25 gift certificate to ALDI Market. Donated by Sweetgrass Winery & ALDI 55. Sweetgrass Winery Basket #2 – This Sweetgrass Winery basket features a bottle of Cranberry Smash and a bottle of their best Back River Gin. GinReviews.com called Back River Gin “a soft spoken gin that delivers the right amount of blueberries and spice.” Donated by Sweetgrass Winery 56. Sweetgrass Winery Basket #3 – This next Sweetgrass Winery basket features a bottle of Cranberry Flavored Gin and a bottle of their Apple Brandy. Donated by Sweetgrass Winery Donated by Sweetgrass Winery & Sheila Coulter 60. CP & Company Consignment – Get ready for summer with this $50 gift card good toward any item at Cutie Patuties, CP & Company, Cutiques ETC., or QTeens. Donated by CP & Company Consignment 61. Country Home Package #1 – Take in New England’s cool April mornings wrapped in the warmth of a handmade fleece quilt made by Heather Carbone. You can welcome your newest neighbors housed in this Audubonapproved pine bluebird house (with pole) handmade by David Forgues. (David is an NCCES parent.) Donated by Heather Carbone & David Forgues 62. Country Home Package #2 - Take in New England’s cool April mornings wrapped in the warmth of a handmade fleece quilt made by Heather Carbone. You can welcome your newest neighbors housed in this Audubon-approved pine bluebird house (with pole) handmade by David Forgues. (David is an NCCES parent.) Live Auction Donated by Heather Carbone & David Forgues 63. Scrapbooking Lesson – Don’t miss this chance to finally do something with those vacation photos! Enjoy a 2-hour scrapbooking lesson with NCCES Spanish Teacher, Libny Vargas-Miller. This lesson includes up to $30 worth of materials and supplies. Client should provide photos they are willing to cut or alter for scrapbook decoration. Donated by Libny Vargas-Miller 64. Private Tutoring by NCCES student Deryn Susman – This generous donation is given by NCCES 9th grader, Deryn Susman. She is giving up to one month of private tutoring in any subject, grade 7, 8, or 9 (Pre-Algebra and below and Spanish One). Donated by Deryn Susman 65. From the Wine Cellar – Packaged 68. Gibbet Hill Grill – The Gibbet Hill Grill in Groton, MA is at the forefront of the local food movement. They are one of the only restaurants in New England that has a produce farm on site, and Chef Tom Fosnot shapes his menu around what is seasonably available. A $25 gift certificate to Gibbet Hill Grill is paired with a bottle of chardonnay. Donated by the Gibbet Hill Grill 69. Texas Roadhouse, Dinner For Two – Enjoy a dinner for two, up to $30.00 value, at the Texas Roadhouse in Leominster, MA. Also included is a free appetizer and 3 free kid’s meals. Donated by Texas Roadhouse 70. Two Bottles of 2009 Organic Wine - Orleans Hill California Zinfandel (red) and Cooper Hill Willamette Valley Oregon Pinot Gris (white). Donated by O’Hara’s Wine & Liquors Donated by Wyman Liquors 71. Give Yourself a Makeover – Turn over a new leaf with this $20 gift certificate to Elegante Hair and Nails by DeAnna in Leominster, MA and a complete set of Mary Kay Botanicals, including cleanser, freshener, mask and hydration set. 66. New Hampshire Fisher Cats – Donated by Elegante Hair and Nails by DeAnna & Barbara Amburgey Spend a fun-filled day with four Box Seat Tickets to any Fisher Cats game in April or May 2012 at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium in Manchester, NH. 72. Gardener’s Delight – Gardeners will enjoy this hanging basket filled with all the supplies you need for Spring. Enjoy a Mighty Bag with kneepads, gloves, a bird seed bell, 4-piece gardening tools and a self-watering aqua globe. beautifully in a fine wooden wine box, add these three bottles of wine to your collection: 2009 Santa Cristina Sangiovese (red), 2010 Santa Cristina Campogrande (white), and 2007 Villa Antinori Toscana (red). Donated by the New Hampshire Fisher Cats 67. Wachusett Brewing Company – Fill up your new growler with your favorite Wachusett brew. This kit includes glassware, keychains, coasters & sign, plus a gift card for one free fill at Wachusett Brewing Company in Westminster, MA. Donation by Wachusett Brewing Company Donated by Lowes 73. Handmade Glass Bead Jewelry – Enjoy this beautiful assortment of handmade glass bead jewelry made by Judy Nordstrom: 1 bracelet & earring set, 1 ribbon necklace with colored glass pendant, and 5 sets of earrings. (Judy is a NCCES grandparent.) Donated by Judy Nordstrom 74. Homemade Deep Dish Apple Pie – made by Liz Helder and baked in a Live Auction glass Pyrex pie plate. (Liz is a NCCES parent.) glass Pyrex pie plate. parent.) (Liz is a NCCES Donated by Liz Helder Donated by Liz Helder 75. Homemade Deep Dish Apple Pie – made by Liz Helder and baked in a glass Pyrex pie plate. (Liz is a NCCES parent.) 78. Homemade Pumpkin Pie – made by Liz Helder and baked in a glass Pyrex pie plate. (Liz is a NCCES parent.) Donated by Liz Helder Donated by Liz Helder Liz Helder and baked in a glass Pyrex pie plate. (Liz is a NCCES parent.) 79. Homemade Toll House Cookie Pie – made by Liz Helder and baked in a glass Pyrex pie plate. (Liz is a NCCES parent.) Donated by Liz Helder Donated by Liz Helder 77. Homemade Chocolate Pecan Pie – made by Liz Helder and baked in a 80. A Surprise Donation by Bill 76. Homemade Pecan Pie – made by Rodgers You Are Invited! Please join us for Senior Project Presentations on Monday, April 30 — Friday, May 4, 2012 (Times Vary) Below is a list of Essential Questions that guide the work of this year’s Senior Projects. Email Maryann Macri to select the presentation(s) you would like to observe: [email protected]. Todd Alden What skills and techniques can be acquired to become a better freshwater fisherman? Kayla Aube Why, and how, have people modified their bodies in different cultures throughout history? Michelle Bolduc What causes diabetes? What effects does diabetes have on your body? How can they be prevented? Brianna Bramato What factors cause a bridge to fail? Meredith Brown Where is the line between fantasy and reality when it comes to pirates? Walter Brown What's the best way to decrypt a code when you aren't given the key? Antonia Calcaterra How does the life of someone with panic disorder, differ from someone without it? Keosha Cardone What type of trauma is best treated with drama therapy? Destin Castagnaro What is the history of basketball, and how has it evolved over time? Tori Common How does alcohol consumption during pregnancy affect a child's development after birth? Krystal Dawson How has theatre changed in the Post-Modern Era? → Olivia Cotto How has the history of nursing practice changed over time for the mentally and physically disabled? Ryan DeCarolis How has globalization affected martial arts? Gary Dubuc II What is Schizophrenia? How does it affect a person's life? What treatments are available? Joelle Dumont How does the teen brain develop, and how does that affect risk-taking decisions? Dakota Gagne How has the sniper evolved to be an asset in the modern theater of war? Rebecca Gilligan What causes eating disorders, how are they treated and what are the physical and psychological effects? Mauro Gimenez Carrasco Do different types of sports-related activities require different training? Megan Hardy Who does the Twilight saga appeal to and why? Jane Hayes What are the diagnostic criteria for childhood/adolescent schizophrenia? Once a child is diagnosed what are the medical treatments available and how effective are they? Scott Higgins Would the legalization of prostitution improve conditions for women involved in the sex trade industry? Eric Jackson What is caffeine? What makes it addictive? What are its drawbacks and benefits, and how might it affect athletic performance? Edward Kelly What economic and social impacts did gold have on the conquering of the New World? Stephen Larson What is the significance of particle accelerators in modern physics, and how have they contributed to modern society? Gabrielle LeBlanc How does the fashion industry create a brand or an image? Sean Lemay Does physical therapy help develop motor skills in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder? Joseph McPhee How do spicy foods affect culture? Brenda Melendez What are the risks and factors that go into teens decisions about abortions? Christopher Milko What market conditions and resources allow independent game developers to do their best work? Melissa Murphy Can science and medicine solve sleep disorders? Jarad Nelson How did trade and conquest in Greece affect ancient Greek pottery? Matthew Nelson Who are the people fighting wildfires and what do they do? Angela O'Connell How is stomach cancer researched and treated? Robin Peterson What are the differences and similarities between writing for the stage and writing for the screen? Tristan Soderlund How does one increase speed and power in automobiles through combustion? Tessa Sweeney What aspects of science fiction preserved Doctor Who and Star Trek's fan bases for longer than most programs? Brittany Velazquez Can music therapy contribute to the advancement of behavioral and social skills in autism patients? If so, how? Katrina Walker How do messages in media and pop culture affect one's self image? Benjamin West What is the most important part of architecture, and how is it implemented in constructing a building? Martin Wolons Jr What are hope, optimism, and positive thinking; can it be taught, and how? NCCES Foundation Bob Hildreth, Chair Fagan Forhan, Vice Chair Jeff Stephen, Treasurer Bill Flynn Stan Smith NCCES Board of Trustees Larry Casassa, Chair Kevin Howard, Treasurer Kathy Kaldis, Secretary Walter Brown Antonia Calcaterra Mariam Cronin Melanie Gallo Michael Gaughan Bill Harris Carol Hatch Mark Helder Lynne Man Marktavian Martin Martin Wolons, Jr. Stephanie Davolos, Executive Director Patricia May, Principal Volunteer Appreciation Without our amazing volunteers, none of this would be possible. They embody our THINK CARE ACT mission and uphold the values that define our school culture: COMMUNITY ● PURPOSE VOICE ● SAFETY The North Central Six RESPONSIBILITY ● INTEGRITY Thank you to our generous community members who have given their time, talents and treasure to make this auction such a wonderful success.