THE FUR BALL - SPCA of Hancock County, Maine

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THE FUR BALL
JULY 14, 2012
Fur Ball Committee:
Susan Arthur
Maura & Bill Benjamin
Barbara & Reg Brack
Laura Brown
Jean & Ordway Burden
Pilar Burmeister
Carol & Bob Calder
Christine Cotton
Barbara Dow
Dianna Emory
Susan Ferrante-Collier
Marion & Marc Fine
Carol & Paul Fremont-Smith
Nicole Fronczak
Sylvia Gage
Rachel Guttmacher
Lisa Hall
Cori Leek
Margaret Hamner
Megan Harvey
Jen Hughes
Janice Janes
Jenny Janes
Erin Jordan
JaneA Kelley
Linda May
Jennifer McNally
Betsy Mills
Tori Minutolo
Lynn & Jim Nobil
Ulla Norris
Jamie O’Keefe
Beth Pepper
Sarah Powell
Janice Puckett
Sandi Read
Barbara Robinson
Deb Robinson
Carol Schaefer
Pam & Mike Sharp
Barbara & Curt Shaw
Jennifer Skiff
Barb Steele
Chrissie Strawbridge
Sherry Streeter
Lindy Stretch
Sally Taggart
Jane Tawney
Pat Toogood
Helen Tyson
Colleen Vallee
Susan Vanderlin
Steve White
Lisa Williams
Doe Wright
Hugh Hildesley, Sotheby’s Auctioneer
Jennifer Skiff and Dianna Emory, Masters of Ceremonies
Paul Sullivan’s Starlight Serenaders Dance Quartet, Music
Bethany Savage Klyver, Event Coordinator
The Bud Connection, Floral Arrangements and Decorations
Lynn Lepley-Boschert, Photographer
SPCA of Hancock County
141 Bar Harbor Road
Trenton, ME 04605
207-667-8088, www.spcahancockcounty.org
Mission Statement: The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Hancock County (SPCA) is an
independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion of animal welfare, to the protection, sheltering, and
placement of companion animals into responsible, loving homes, to humane education in the community, and to local,
state and national animal advocacy.
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Fur Ball Co-Chairs:
Dianna Emory, Salisbury Cove
Jamie O’Keefe, Lamoine
“Foxy”
“Valentine”
Lynn and Jim Nobil, Bar Harbor
Lisa Hall, Northeast Harbor
“Jesse James Nobil”
“Peachy”
Jennifer Skiff, Mount Desert
Joy Richardson, Blue Hill
In Loving Memory of “ChickPea and CousCous”
“Oliver”
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Live Auction Items
L1:
“Six Course Dinner with Wine Pairing for Ten Guests at Havana Restaurant”
Havana Restaurant in Bar Harbor will prepare a gourmet six course dinner for ten guests. Each course will
highlight a specific wine from the extensive wine list. Havana is American fine dining with a Latin flair,
great atmosphere, and a sophisticated menu. To be arranged at a mutually agreed upon time.
Donor: Michael Boland
Value: $1,500
L2:
“Cocktail Party at Your Home for 25 Guests”
Gourmet cocktail party for 25 at the home of the winning bidder. This package includes a chef, serving
personnel and elegant appetizers by Diane Bianco – four warm and two stationary; a case of wine from Blue
Hill Wine Shop; and licensed bartending by Mainely Bartending Services. Fox Field Flowers will provide
large and lovely floral bouquets. To be arranged at a mutually agreed upon time.
Donors: Diane Bianco, H. Max Treitler, Jules Tufts, and Lindy Stretch
Value: $900
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L3:
"Mooney Bay Estate", North Sound, Virgin Gorda
One week stay at 6 bedroom seaside multiple villa estate (sleeps twelve).
Dates: To be arranged at a mutually agreed upon time. Subject to black out dates the week of
Thanksgiving, Christmas week to January 5, February to mid march, and the week of Easter.
Private 22-acre property located in the prestigious playground of the North Sound, British Virgin Islands.
Accessible only by private motor launch, the estate’s six suites sprawl across manicured lawns fronting its
own white sand beach and tranquil warm waters of the Caribbean.
The estate embodies the barefoot chic nature of Virgin Gorda, where comfort and luxury mesh with island
simplicity for a rustic elegance.
Donor: Douglas Riegels
Value: $18,000
L4:
“Swimming Otter”, 2010
Otter Photos: Ken Woisard Photography
Incredible bronze otter with brown patina. The “Swimming Otter” is approximately 27” long, 16” wide and
12” high. Limited edition number 4 of 12.
Artist/donor: Cynthia Stroud
Value: $4,500
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L5:
‘Villa Esmeralda”, Sotogrande, Spain
One week stay in Spanish villa (sleeps twelve).
Dates: Available at a mutually agreed upon time from September through June.
Beautiful Spanish Villa with 6 bedrooms in the main house and 3 bedrooms in the annex. Located on the
edge of a stunning golf course. Completely private and only two minutes from the local port, restaurants,
shopping, and bars. Only 30 minutes from Marbella, Spain and an easy side trip location to Morocco. Daily
maid service and cook available for extra fee.
Donor: Guy Warwick
Value: $15,000
L6:
(Samples)
“Portrait of Your Dog or Horse!”
20” x 24”, oil painting. The artist will travel within easy distance from Blue Hill to photograph your dog or
horse, and from that will produce a portrait.
Artist/donor: Rebecca Haley McCall
Value: $1,200
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L7:
‘Villa Chai Light’, Waterfront Eden in North Sound Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands
One week stay (sleeps four).
Dates: Available at a mutually agreed upon time in April, May or June.
Enjoy spectacular views of North Sound and balmy breezes from Villa Chai Light. This comfortably
furnished beach house boasts private terraces, boat mooring, beach, and dock.
Fish, swim, snorkel, and sunbathe in a secluded paradise. 5-minute walk to free fresh water pool, restaurant,
shopping center, internet cafe, water sports, spa, live entertainment, ferry service to airport, Saba Rock,
Biras Creek, and Bitter End. Upstairs accommodations include king-size bed, sofa bed, large fully-equipped
kitchen, dishwasher, cable TV, telephone, books, washer/dryer and hammock. Downstairs apartment is fully
furnished with king-size bed, kitchen with washer/dryer, and private terrace. Dock and mooring privileges.
Donors: Jacky and Ed Silvers
Value: $3,500
TAKE A CHANCE!
Participate in the “Heads or Tails” game. Buy a chance for $20 as you enter the Bar
Harbor Club. Winning Package for “Heads or Tails Game” includes: Deluxe gift basket for
pet lovers, $50 gift certificate to Galyn’s Restaurant, “Let Your Light Shine” photo by Rosemary
Wyman, ISLAND, $50 gift certificate to Riverlily, and Bissell carpet sweeper from Sew & Save.
Donors: Jim and Lynn Nobil, Galyn’s Restaurant, Tom Curry, Riverlily, and Cal Weed
Value: $370 - Take a chance for $20!
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Silent Auction Items
S1:
S5:
One month horse board, training, and three
private lessons at Double L Stable Equestrian
Center in Hancock.
Donor: Wanda Lounder
Value: $1,030
Dinner for 4 at XYZ in Southwest Harbor.
Donors: Janet Strong and Bob Hoyt Value: $200
S6:
S2:
“Private Luncheon Cooking Lesson for 12 Guests,
Followed by Elegant Plated Sit-down Lunch”.
Chef/donor: Devin Eyre Finigan
Value $400
S3:
Diver Ed’s Dive-In Theater, tickets for four.
Donors: Eddie and Edna Monet
Value: $140
S4:
One flying lesson on a Cirrus SR20 by Maine
Coastal Flight Center in Trenton.
Donors: Vicki and David Vroom
Value: $195
Golf Lesson with PGA Certified Instructor.
Donor: Noah Tapley
Value: $190
S7:
Dinner for four at the Blue Hill Inn with a one
night stay at the Inn for two guests.
Donor: Sarah Pebworth
Value: $485
S8:
Pizza Party at Pat’s Pizza – Ellsworth/Bar Harbor.
Donors: Gerry and Dawn Nasberg Value: $200
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S9:
S13:
Dinner for six at The Brooklin Inn.
Donors: Chip and Gail Angell
Value: $300
Two night stay at the Bluenose Inn with dinner
for two at the Looking Glass Restaurant. Twice!
Donors: Jim Ash, Bluenose Inn
Value: $800
S10:
S14:
$350 gift certificate toward a one week course at
WoodenBoat School.
Donor: Rich Hilsinger
Value: $350
Season Ticket to Vanderkay Summer Music
Series 2012 at Blue Hill Congregational Church.
Donor: Vanderkay
Value: $100
S11:
S15:
Private 30 minute carriage ride for up to six
people in Bar Harbor by Wild Iris Farm.
Donor: Sandi Read
Value: $250
S12:
“All Acadia Scenic Flight for Two” by Maine
Coastal Flight Center in Trenton and $20 gift
certificate to Shinbashi Restaurant.
Donors: Vicki and David Vroom, Catherine Chen
and Ken Wu
Value: $216
Paddleboard Lesson for up to 4 people on MDI
by Thorfinn Expeditions.
Donor: Thor Emory
Value $260
S16:
Guided Meditation Session for Six.
Donor: Tonja Edgecomb
Value: $150
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S21:
Dinner for two at The Islesford Dock Restaurant
with transportation to and from Northeast Harbor
by The Sea Princess.
Donor: Cynthia Lief and Andrew Allen
Value: $150
“Weinerdog Mugs”, set of six white porcelain
mugs with Dachshund handles by Honeybee
Pottery.
Artist/donor: Chris Breedlove
Value: $120
S18:
Two night stay at the Ivy Manor Inn in Bar
Harbor (no weekends or holidays).
Donor: Judi Stanley
Value: $380
S19:
Bagaduce Chorale Spring Concert 2013, tickets
for four (date and details TBD).
Donors: Bagaduce Chorale
Value: $60
S22:
Surface Medical Spa in Bangor. $500 certificate
for auction winner and $500 for a friend!
Donor: Dr. David Branch
Value: $1,000
S23:
“Custom 3-D or Painted Cake”, serves 20.
Donor: Janice Strout
Value: $75
S20:
S24:
“Entertainment Package”; Reel Pizza Big Ticket,
Contact Has Begun DVD, Death of a Kitchen
Diva autographed book, and $30 certificate for
Mt. Desert Island Ice Cream!
Donors: Reel Pizza, John Savage, Holly Simason,
and Linda Parker
Value: $110
“Still Life with Lobster”, 36” x 26”, oil on
canvas.
Donors: Marc and Marion Fine
Value: $180
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S25:
S29:
(Sample)
“The Footed Bowl”, 11” x 14”, sennelier pastel
on museum board.
Artist: Amy Pollien
Donors: Lynn and Jim Nobil
Value: $1,000
Portrait of your pet, 8” x 10”, ink and watercolor.
Artist/donor: Helen Scanlon
Value: $300
S30:
S26:
“At the Aquarium”, 30” x 22”, collage on arches
paper.
Artist/donor: George Vye
Value: $200
“Morning Papers”, 25.5” x 14.5” framed,
limited edition lithograph in mint condition.
Artist: Paul Landry
Donor: Barbara Niro
Value: $515
S31:
S27:
“Carini Planter”, 14” tall x 14” wide, standard
finish concrete planter by Lunaform, LLC.
Donor: Dan Farrenkopf
Value: $220
“Noble Reign”, 16” x 20”, mixed media.
Artist/donor: Jo-Lyn Harper-Merchant
Value: $725
S32:
S28:
“Winter Islands – View from Islesford”,
11” x 14”, oil on linen.
Artist/donor: Henry Isaacs
Value: $1,000
“Smitten: Brianna”, 9” x 11”, fulled, felted and
needle felted fiber in distressed wood frame.
Artist/donor: Ashley Weymouth
Value: $200
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S33:
“Italian Conversation”, 20” x 12”, oil on board.
Artist/donor: Sherry Streeter
Value: $600
S34:
“It Passeth All Understanding”, 16” x 22”, signed
poster and Union River Gallery gift certificate.
Artist/donor: Robert Shetterly
Donor: Tammie Anderson
Value: $100
S37:
“Bass Harbor Marsh”, 9.5” x 6”, watercolor.
Artist/donor: Ellen Kappes
Value: $150
S38:
“Expecting to Fly”, 33” x 20”, ink and
watercolor.
Artist/donor: Cathy Melio
Value: $800
S39:
S35:
“Kayaks at the Blue Hill Falls”, print c1990
Artist: Francis Hamabe
Donor: Phyllis Hamabe
Value: $200
S36:
(Sample)
“Original PenPets Portrait”, 5” x 7” double
matted, pen and ink on paper, 10 note cards
and bookmarks.
Artist/donor: Leslie Moore
Value: $150
S40:
“Around the World in 80 Days”, 22” x 30”,
collage on arches paper.
Artist/donor: George Vye
Value: $200
“Little Long Pond”, 17” x 11”, photograph.
Photographer/donor: Sheridan Steele
Value: $200
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S45:
"Downeast Island", 10” x 10” framed watercolor.
Artist/donor: Marion Smith
Value: $150
“Temptation Cat”, 16” x 20” framed print.
Artist: Diane Ulmer Penderson © 1996
Donors: Arthur and Mary Alley
Value: $95
S42:
S46:
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“Pete Seeger”, 17” x 20”, signed poster and
Union River Gallery gift certificate.
Artist/donor: Robert Shetterly
Donor: Tammie Anderson
Value: $100
“Eskimo Curlew”, white aspen carved by
chainsaw with beeswax and lemon oil finish.
Artist: Rob Tilden
Donor: Dianna Emory
Value: $350
S43:
S47:
“High Plain Drifters”, 18” x 24”, Southeastern
Wildlife Exposition poster signed by artist.
Artist: Lindsay B. Scott
Donor: Janie Whitney
Value: $145
“Dog at Sea”, 8” x 10”, acrylic on board.
Artist/donor: Gail Page
Value: $300
S44:
“Great Egret”, 16” x 20”, limited edition print.
Artist/donor: Sue Shane
Value: $150
S48:
“Animal Lover’s Basket” from The Meadow.
Donors: Karen Brandenburg and David Caplan
.
Value: $135
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S49:
“Scottie Rug”, 100% hand-hooked wool,
24” x 36” by Claire Murray.
Donor: Dianna Emory
Value: $130
S50:
S53:
“Pearl and Seaglass Vine Choker”, natural
seaglass set in sterling silver with natural pale
pink pearls, 17” length.
Artist/donor: Lisa Hall
Value: $950
S54:
Dog Car Hammock and Canine Sea Jerky.
Donors: Lynn & Jim Nobil and Coastside Bio
Resources
Value: $130
S51:
“Snail Sparkle Ring”, Swarovski crystal and
sterling silver ring, size 7.
Artist/donor: Susan Rockefeller
Value: $135
S55:
Betsy’s Sunflower bamboo bowl with assorted
items and pet-related gifts.
Donor: Betsy Doherty
Value: $100
S52:
“Glass Button Bracelet”, hand-made by
Blossom Studio.
Artist/donor: Sihaya Hopkins
Value: $140
Sterling silver bracelet and ring set.
Artist/donor: Cathy Melio
Value: $80
S56:
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“Orb Pendant”, fine silver and enamel on 18"
stainless steel cable.
Artist/donor: Lyn Mayewski
Value: $140
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S57:
“Flower Ring”, silver and black onyx.
Artist/donor: Tegan Curry
Value: $65
S58:
S61:
“Jasmine II Tote” by Cole Haan, ivory color.
Donor: Kaitlyn Sawyer
Value: $398
S62:
“Pearl Drop Jellyfish”, freshwater pearls and
sterling silver earrings.
Artist/donor: Susan Rockefeller
Value: $350
Slate blue hand-beaded evening bag.
Donors: Jennifer Skiff and Dr. Jon Sainken
Value: $140
S63:
S59:
“Freshwater Pearl Necklace” with malachite and
silver beads. Beige hand-beaded purse from Bali.
Donors: Jennifer Skiff and Dr. Jon Sainken
Value: $135
Haircut, hair color and manicure at Spa24 in Bar
Harbor.
Donor: Denise Murphy
Value: $100
S64:
S60:
Donna Luna spa package with haircut and color
service at Verde, a full service salon in Blue Hill.
Aesthetician: Joe Anne Corwin
Donor: Dollyann Raiten
Value: $135
Hand-beaded black evening bag.
Donors: Jennifer Skiff and Dr. Jon Sainken
Value: $140
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S65:
Blue silk scarf and hand-beaded purse from Bali.
Donors: Jennifer Skiff and Dr. Jon Sainken
Value: $180
S69:
“Osprey Feeding”, 12.5” x 18.5”, photograph.
Photographer: David Webber
Donors: Barbara and Reg Brack
Value: $350
S70:
S66:
Beverly Hallam: An Odyssey in Art, signed by
author.
Author/donor: Carl Little
Value: $45
“Sheep Landscape”, 49.5” x 22.5”, oil on canvas.
Artist/donor: Susan Vanderlin
Value: $1,800
S71:
S67:
“Gardener’s Package”, includes $100 gift
certificate to Islandscaping Garden Center and
two signed gardening books.
Donors: Jeff Dutra, Barbara Damrosch and Eliot
Coleman
Value: $150
“Scrag”, 12” x 16”, oil on board.
Artist: Wyllis Heaton
Donor: Barbara Entzminger
Value: $850
S72:
S68:
Vincent Andrew Hartgen: His Art and Legacy
Author/donor: Carl Little
Value: $55
“View from Compass Island”, 12” x 16”, oil on
board.
Artist: Wyllis Heaton
Donor: Barbara Entzminger
Value: $850
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S73:
S76:
“Trek Classic”, 21” frame, bicycle.
Donor: Bar Harbor Bicycle Shop
Value: $399
Large stuffed zebra from Union River Book &
Toy Company.
Donor: Mike Curtis
Value: $100
S74:
S77:
Granite counter top, 24 sq. ft. installed by The
Granite Shop.
Donor: Steve Thoner
Value: $1,000
Recliner from Merrill Furniture Company.
Donor: Robert Merrill
Value: $500
S75:
“Pampered Pooch Package” by Acadia
Veterinary Hospital in Bar Harbor.
Donors: Marc and Marion Fine
Value: $250
The Animals Thank You For Your Support!
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We Thank Our Generous Patrons!
Llama
Barbara and Reg Brack
Dianna and Ben Emory
Labrador Retriever
Carol and Bob Calder
Jim and Lynn Nobil
Steve White
Maine Coon Cat
Belle
Mr. and Mrs. Orton P. Jackson, Jr.
OPL Properties
John R. and Barbara Robinson
Sotheby’s
Scarlet
Lop-Eared Rabbit
Acadia Veterinary Hospital
Bangor Plastic & Hand Surgery
Blaise deSibour and Leslie Clapp
Jennifer Skiff and Dr. Jon Sainken
In Memory of CousCous and ChickPea
The Bud Connection
Kittens
Terrier
Posie
Susan Clarke
Dione Hutchinson, Marlboro By The Sea
Joan Welles Jackson
Helen Tyson
Tiger Cat
Missy
Acadia Corporation
Bark Harbor
Tradewinds Marketplace, Blue Hill
Christmas Spirit Shop
Cammie and Geoffrey Disston
Maine Coast Veterinary Hospital
Howard Monroe and Victor Stanley
Terence E. O’Connell
Nan and Flo Ourisman
The Granite Shop
Lenox
Dachshund
Anonymous
Bar Harbor Police Association
Tanny Clark
Hewes & Company
Jones Real Estate
Sharon and Joe Lendvai
Machias Savings Bank
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General Conditions*
Live Auction
1. All signed bids are binding, and all sales are final.
2. Payment by the successful bidder for auction items must be made immediately following the auction.
3. Descriptions of the items have been made with every reasonable effort to describe each correctly, but all
items are sold "where is" and "as is" and without warranty or representation of any kind as to the
correctness of description, genuineness, authenticity, quality, or fitness for any purpose.
4. All auction items and services must be used within the time limits stated in the guide or at the time of
auction, or within one year of purchase and are subject to the terms and conditions stipulated by the donors.
Cruises, dinners and trips must be arranged directly with the donors at a mutually convenient date and are
subject to availability. Winning bidders are expected to take special care with the property of private
donors.
5. The auctioneer shall determine the winning bidder and may reopen the bidding at his discretion in the case
of a discrepancy.
6. All items have been donated to the SPCA of Hancock County Benefit Fur Ball and are sold by it and not by
the donors. Purchasers may not ask for refunds or exchanges from the donor.
7. All items are non-transferable.
Silent Auction
1. The Silent Auction will begin at 5:30 p.m. Items will be available for viewing and bidding until 7:30 p.m.
2. Silent Auction bids are to be made by placing your sticker, which includes your name and bid number, on
the bid sheet next to the amount you wish to bid.
3. The highest bidder on any item becomes the purchaser of such item at the full amount of his/her successful
bid.
4. Bidding for the Silent Auction will close by 7:30 p.m.
5. Descriptions of the items have been made with every reasonable effort to describe each correctly, but all
items are sold "where is" and "as is" and without warranty or representation of any kind as to the
correctness of description, genuineness, authenticity, quality, or fitness for any purpose.
6. All auction items and services must be used within the time limits specifically stated in the guide, or within
one year of purchase, and are subject to the terms and conditions stipulated by the donors.
7. All items have been donated to the SPCA of Hancock County Benefit Fur Ball, and are sold by it and not
by the donors. Purchasers may not ask for refunds from the donor. Exchanges may be made only where
specified.
8. All items must be paid for and claimed between 8:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. on the night of the Benefit,
July 14, 2012. Bids are binding; all sales are final.
Payment and Terms
We accept cash, good checks with the proper identification, VISA, and MasterCard. Please make checks payable to
the SPCA of Hancock County. No items can be released without payment. Special arrangements may be made for
large items to be picked up between 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 15th. Please see Bethany Savage
Klyver for assistance between 7:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. on the night of the benefit.
Questions?
Please call Bethany Savage Klyver with any questions at (207) 667-2199.
Thank you.
*Special thanks to Friends of Acadia for sharing the terms of conditions and sale text!
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SPCA of Hancock County
141 Bar Harbor Road
Trenton, Maine 04605
207-667-8088
www.spcahancockcounty.org