HERE - Creighton Prep - Creighton University
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HERE - Creighton Prep - Creighton University
LIVE AUCTION AT A GLANCE # AUCTION ITEM AWESOME ASSORTMENTS 05 10 15 22 Monsignor’s Italian Wine Collection Finest Hour on the Green Framed Creighton University and Chicago Bulls Jerseys Signed by Doug McDermott Berkshire Class B Stock DYNAMITE DINNERS 01 04 08 12 16 20 23 27 30 Be Our Guest - Dinner in the Jesuit Residence Dinner at Jams with John & Susan Naatz Gourmet Dining with Fr. Neitzke and Fr. Schneider Cocktails and Dinner in Dundee with Fr. Tom Neitzke, SJ Templeton Rye Distillery Private Tour & Dinner Dinner Atop the First National Tower with Fr. Neitzke and Fr. Hendrickson Brix for 10 Dinner by the Jesuits in Your Home Pizza Lunch in the Jesuit Dining Room GREAT GETAWAYS 03 07 09 11 18 21 25 28 Scuba Diving Trip for Two to Cozumel Heartland Elk Guest Ranch in Valentine, Nebraska One Week in Cabo, Cancun, Loreto or Nuevo Vallarta Ocean View Suite Beautiful Tucson Home for One Week San Diego Mission Beach Townhome For One Week Scottsdale Vacation Condo Silverthorne, Colorado Home for One Week Manzanillo Mexico Casa Grande Beach House RAISE YOUR PADDLE Raise Your Paddle in Support of Creighton Prep Students Raise Your Paddle to Honor Creighton Prep Legend Fr. Jim Michalski, SJ (1942-2014) SCHOLARSHIPS 13 24 Prep Scholarship Creighton University Scholarship SPORTS ENTHUSIASTS 02 06 14 17 19 26 29 ESPN Guided Tour of the College World Series, Game Tickets & The Matt Nebraska vs. Minnesota Game Tickets and Private Air Dismal River Golf Club Package Texas vs. Notre Dame Game & Lodging Cheer on the Packers Husker Suite Experience at the Nebraska-Iowa Game Cubs Dream Day in 2015 31 LIVE AUCTION BID RAISE YOUR PADDLE IN SUPPORT OF CREIGHTON PREP STUDENTS At this time, we welcome student David Brown ’15 to the stage who will share what it’s meant for him to be a part of the Prep community. After his remarks, please consider raising your paddle at one of the following levels in support of our students: $10,000 LEVEL covers the cost of tuition for one student for one year. $5,000 LEVEL covers the cost of tuition for one student for one semester. $3,700 level covers the GAP. Every student at Creighton Prep receives this tuition subsidy as they walk through our doors. $1,200 LEVEL covers the cost of books and lunch for one student for one year. $600 LEVEL covers the cost of a new iPad for one student. iPads will be required for all students in the 2015-2016 school year. $300 LEVEL covers the cost of a registration fee for one student. $100 LEVEL covers the average cost of three student / parent events for one family for one year (i.e., Mother-Son Mass and Breakfast, Father-Son Mass and Breakfast and Mom Prom). 32 LIVE AUCTION 01 Be Our Guest - Dinner in the Jesuit Residence Enjoy a wonderful night as Fr. Tom Neitzke, SJ and the Jesuits host an exquisite dinner in the Jesuit residence for 12 people (plus 2-3 Jesuits) featuring Omaha Steaks products and a variety of fine wines. This evening is sure to be a culinary delight. Dinner date to be determined by mutual agreement between the donors and the winning bidder. Must be redeemed before BASH 2016. Donated by Creighton Prep Jesuit Community, Debbie & Bob Bezousek ‘71 and Dawn & Robert Ryan 02 ESPN Guided Tour of the College World Series, Game Tickets & The Matt Enjoy a personalized tour of ESPN’s College World Series production facilities at TD Ameritrade Park on Monday, June 15, 2015. The tour for four people will be given by Kyle Peterson ’94, CWS color commentator for ESPN, and includes a behind-the- scenes look at the television booth, TV trucks and Sports Center set, if applicable. You’ll be right in the action with four tickets in the lower bowl behind home plate for the 2 p.m. game that day. This package also includes four VIP tickets to The Old Mattress Factory which includes special VIP entrance and access to the upper deck; complimentary beer, soda and well cocktails; snacks and appetizers; lunch and dinner buffets; and multiple televisions and airconditioned comfort. You must be 21 or accompanied by a parent at all times. Donated by Kyle Peterson ‘94 and ESPN, Mutual of Omaha Bank and The Old Mattress Factory Bar & Grill 03 Scuba Diving Trip for Two to Cozumel Looking for a late summer undersea adventure? Look no further than beautiful Cozumel from November 12-16, 2015 where you will stay at the four-star Hotel Cozumel & Resort and scuba-dive in small groups off big boats with Dive Paradise. Opened in 1984, Dive Paradise has a private pier right off Hotel Cozumel’s beachfront. You will dive the famous Paradise Reef and Chankanaab Reef, and most sites will have a maximum depth of 60 feet, perfect for new divers and junior divers. Then relax in one of Hotel Cozumel’s air-conditioned rooms with private balcony and Carribean touches. The resort also has three gourmet restaurants, a supervised Kid’s Club, a salon and gym. Round-trip airfare and airport transfers are included, as are four nights of accommodations at Hotel Cozumel, all meals and drinks, one “Welcome” dive and eight boat dives. Dive gear, dive certification and gratuity not included. Donated by DiVentures Scuba and Swim Center 04 Dinner at Jams with John & Susan Naatz John Naatz, principal of Creighton Prep, and his wife Susan invites you and your friends (six people) to dinner at Jams, An American Grill. This is sure to be an evening of great conversation and enjoyable dining! Drinks and fine wine are included. Dinner date to be mutually agreed upon by the donors and the winning bidder. Donated by Jams Bar & Grill, Shelley & Mike Homa 33 LIVE AUCTION 05 Monsignor’s Italian Wine Collection Monsignor Thomas Fucinaro, uncle to Prep students Matt Wynegar ‘15 and Peter Fucinaro ‘16, has put together this grouping of fine Italian wine with a view to sharing his extensive knowledge of wines in general and of Italian wine in particular, drawing heavily upon his 21 years of living in the Eternal City in a culture truly centered on love for fine wine. Each of the wines featured for BASH 2015 was carefully scrutinized and chosen specially for this event. Most of these wines are not available for purchase in Nebraska and all are personal favorites of Monsignor. There are two bottles (or the equivalent) of each of the wines. However, please note that the Double Magnum is the same as four bottles, and the Magnum is the same as two bottles for a total auction item equivalent of 24 bottles. SPARKLING WINE NV Azienda Agricola II Mosnel Franciacorta Brut (Lombardy) WHITE WINES 2012 Argiolas Costamolino Vermentino (Sardegna) 2011 Masciarelli Marina Cvetic Trebbiano d’Abruzzo (Abruzzo) 2013 Nino Negri Ca’Brione Pinot Noir (Lombardy) 2011 MAG* Giuseppe Quintarelli Bianco Secco (Veneto) RED WINES 2012 Ciacci Piccolomini Rosso di Montalcino (Tuscany) 2008 Coppo Barbera d’Asti Camp Du Rouss (Piedmont) 2009 Fattoria di Felsina Fontalloro (Tuscany) 2008 La Rasina Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany) 2007 Bussola Amarone della Valpolicella Classico (Veneto) 2008 DBL MAG* Ciacci Piccolomini Pianrosso Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany) Donated by Msgr. Thomas Fucinaro 06 Nebraska vs. Minnesota Game Tickets and Private Air Travel in style and ease to a Big Ten Husker game! Six of you will be flown in a private jet to attend the Nebraska vs. Minnesota game at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, October 17, 2015. Just hop out of your car and onto the plane. Be a part of the Sea of Red supporting the Huskers in this key matchup. After a Husker victory, hop back on the plane and you’ll be home sleeping in your own bed before you know it. Donated by Circo Enterprises and Molly & Gary Witt 34 LIVE AUCTION 07 Heartland Elk Guest Ranch in Valentine, Nebraska Schedule some valuable time for rest and reflection away from it all with a three-day, two-night stay for up to six people at the beautiful Heartland Elk Guest Ranch in Valentine, Nebraska where the sky above the rolling hills and the nearby Niobrara River can seem larger than life. Relax at night in your new, modern cabin with full-kitchen and grill then spend the days hiking, mountain biking or drifting down the Niobrara in an inner tube, kayak or canoe. Planning a family retreat soon but not sure where? Think Heartland Elk Guest Ranch and bid on this great getaway in Nebraska nature before it goes! Guests supply their own food and beverages. Specific dates to be mutually agreed upon between the winning bidder and donors. Must be used by April 25, 2016. Donated by Martha & Jon Crane ‘80 08 Gourmet Dining with Fr. Neitzke and Fr. Schneider The McGills and Kelseys invite you and your friends (a total of eight guests) to a dinner they are hosting with Prep’s new president Fr. Tom Neitzke, SJ and the school’s director of adult spirituality programs Fr. Kevin Schneider, SJ. This one-of-a- kind culinary event will feature chef Nan Kelsey as she prepares a delectable gourmet meal hosted at the McGill’s home. Donated by Diane & Bob McGill and Nan & Pat Kelsey 09 One Week in Cabo, Cancun, Loreto or Nuevo Vallarta Ocean View Suite You and your family can spend seven nights in an ocean view suite at a property in Cabo San Lucas (Villa del Arco Beach Resort & Spa), Cancun (Villa del Palmar Cancun Beach Resort & Spa), Loreto (Villa del Palmar Loreto) or Nuevo Vallarta (Villa del Palmar Flamingos). The two-bedroom ocean view suite is tastefully furnished and decorated featuring marble floors, a Jacuzzi tub, a fully-equipped kitchen, a washer and dryer, three full bathrooms and accommodates six to eight people. Beautiful zero-entry swimming pools, private beaches, spas, fitness facilities and restaurants await you. Travel dates are from May 2016 thru October 2016. For best availability, please call as soon as possible to schedule your date. Donated by Kay & Jon Doyle 10 Finest Hour on the Green Back by popular demand! You won’t want to miss this casual, fun and private outdoor concert “on the green” at the Linden Estates home of former Prep parents Karla and Scott Cassels on Saturday, August 15, 2015. Italian fare and pizza will be provided by Mangia Italiana, owned by ‘89 Prep alumnus Tony Constantino, his wife Dana and their son Anthony ‘12. Bring a blanket, lawn chairs and a libation of your choice so you can sit back and enjoy! There are 100 spots available at this adults only party so raise your paddle and don’t miss out! $50 per person. Social hour and food from 6:00-7:30 p.m., Finest Hour performs from 7:30-9:30 p.m. and the party concludes at 10:00 p.m. Expires 8/15/2015. Donated by Karla & Scott Cassels, Dana & Tony Constantino ‘89, Anthony Constantino ‘12 and Finest Hour featuring Prep alums Greg Boulay ‘79, Jeff Sauvageau ‘79 and Thomas Sena ‘85 35 LIVE AUCTION 11 Beautiful Tucson Home for One Week This beautiful home in the northwest suburb of Marana is in a new gated community and features four bedrooms, two baths, a hot tub with fire pit and mountains as your backyard! Fill your day at one of the dozens of golf courses within 10 miles, enjoy the walking trails then relax while watching the breathtaking sunsets by the fire pit. This home has a two-car garage and sleeps eight comfortably. This one-week stay can be yours! Excludes Thanksgiving week 2015 and the first week in February 2016. Donated by Bill Hamik ‘70 12 Cocktails and Dinner in Dundee with Fr. Tom Neitzke, SJ Welcome Fr. Tom Neitzke, SJ to his new role as Creighton Prep president while you enjoy cocktails and dinner for eight people at the Dundee home of Shannon and Jeff Royal ’94. Dinner will be prepared by Creighton Prep alumnus Paul Kulik ’92, the acclaimed owner/chef of Le Bouillon and The Boiler Room restaurants in Omaha who was a 2012 James Beard Award semifinalist in the Best Chef: Midwest category. Date to be determined by mutual agreement between the donors and the winning bidder. Donated by Quinn & Paul Kulik ‘94, Shannon & Jeff Royal ‘94 and Ted Warin ‘94 13 Prep Scholarship A $3,500 Prep scholarship has been donated by a member of the class of 1971 in memory of his brother, Brian, a 1973 Prep graduate. Must be used during the 2015-2016 school year. Donated by Creighton Preparatory School and Mary & Larry Richling 14 Dismal River Golf Club Package Dismal River Golf Club, designed by Jack Nicklaus, is golf in its purest form. This package includes one day of unlimited golf for four people with carts, one night of lodging and a $400 dining certificate. Valid Monday through Thursday only. Visit www.dismalriver.com to take a look! Donated by Mutual of Omaha Bank and Shelley & Mike Homa 15 Framed Creighton University and Chicago Bulls Jerseys Signed by Doug McDermott Framed separately, these Creighton University and Chicago Bulls jerseys signed by Doug McDermott #3 are sure to be a basketball fan’s favorite and will look great side-by-side in your den or memorabilia room. Donated by Shelley & Mike Homa and Regal Awards, Inc./Jeff Neary ‘86 36 LIVE AUCTION BID RAISE YOUR PADDLE TO HONOR CREIGHTON PREP LEGEND FR. JIM MICHALSKI, SJ (1942-2014) Please raise your bidding paddle in memory of Creighton Prep legend Fr. Jim Michalski, SJ who passed in December after a brief battle with cancer. In 1974, Fr. Michalski was the driving force behind the creation of the student-led Freshman Retreat program that is still, for many Prep students, the defining event that binds them to their classmates and to the school for life. Among his many other accomplishments as a Jesuit, Fr. Michalski was the founding president, chaplain and religion teacher at the Jesuit Middle School—now known as Jesuit Academy—that has become an important part of North Omaha and where his good friend and Prep’s 33rd president, Fr. Tom Neitzke, SJ, succeeded him. Donations here will be used to help offset more than $80,000 in costs incurred annually to operate Prep’s retreat program. Those raising their paddles at or above the $100 giving level will receive recognition on a beautiful display honoring Fr. Michalski at Prep. Display donated by Regal Awards/Jeff Neary ‘86 and presented by Greg Glenn ‘70 16 Templeton Rye Distillery Private Tour & Dinner Get a behind-the-scenes look at Al Capone’s favorite whiskey, Templeton Rye. This package will send up to 10 people, along with Creighton Prep’s new president Fr. Tom Nietzke, SJ, to Templeton, Iowa for a private tour and tasting at the Templeton Rye Distillery, conducted by the owner himself, Keith Kerkhoff. He will entertain you all with Prohibition Era stories from his grandparents. After the tour, the group will enjoy drinks and dinner at the best (and only) restaurant in town, The Still. Transportation to and from is provided with your personal designated driver, Templeton native, bootlegging family descendant and Prep parent Joe Schwaller. Must be scheduled on a mutually agreeable Friday or Saturday afternoon/evening. Donated by Templeton Rye Spirits, LLC, Diane & Joe Schwaller and a Friend of Prep 17 Texas vs. Notre Dame Game & Lodging This football package includes four tickets to the Texas vs. Notre Dame football game on Saturday, September 5, 2015 in South Bend. Also included is one room with two queen beds for Friday and Saturday nights at the Courtyard South Bend Mishawaka Hotel and four tickets to an “invite only” pregame brunch on campus where Notre Dame President Fr. John Jenkins, C.S.C. ‘72 and the Notre Dame marching band will be in attendance. This one is priceless so “Bid like a Champion.” Donated by Krista & Mickey Anderson ‘86 and Margie & Mike Jenkins ‘76 37 LIVE AUCTION 18 San Diego Mission Beach Townhome for One Week Looking for a great location for your next family vacation, where everyone can swim, surf and boogie board, enjoy miles of great beaches and a 360-degree view? Look no further than Beach Haven 360, a three-bedroom, three-bath Mission Beach townhome in beautiful San Diego, California that will comfortably house six adults or a combination of adults and children up to eight. You will enjoy 2000 square feet of outdoor living space and another 2000 square feet of indoor living space, and reside in comfort with travertine floors, stainless steel appliances, granite counters and a 50-inch plasma television. A private, secure two-car garage is conveniently attached and is where you will find four beach cruiser bikes, boogie boards and beach chairs as well as a full-size washer and dryer. The South Beach location between Mission Bay on one side and the Pacific Ocean on the other means you can enjoy views of summer fireworks from Sea World, sailboats, the city skyline and amazing sunsets from the 500-squarefoot rooftop deck. Walk to the famed Belmont Park amusement park and WaveHouse water park for food and fun! Visit www.vrbo.com/570369 to see pictures. Travel dates to be determined by mutual agreement between the donors and the winning bidder. This vacation package is valid from April 26, 2015 through April 30, 2017 but does not include June 25, 2016 to August 20, 2016. Donated by Toni & Tim Flynn ‘76 and Maureen & Jerry Begley ‘82 19 Cheer on the Packers Packer fans will be thrilled with these two tickets right behind the home team’s bench in row 7 to cheer on the Green Bay Packers at historic Lambeau Field. Rehash the game over dinner with a $100 gift certificate to Hinterland Brewery Restaurant, the hub of contemporary American cuisine in Green Bay. The executive chefs explore a multicultural approach to create bold flavors and uncommon pairings on a daily basis. They’ve partnered with fishermen in Honolulu, Seattle, Portland and Maine as well as local growers and producers to create a menu that evolves with every season and changes every day. A $500 voucher is included for travel expenses. The date and game to be determined with the donors once the schedule is finalized. Donated by Angela & Mike Fitzgibbons ‘63, Creighton Preparatory School, Laura & Greg Chambers and Hinterland Brewery RAFFLE DRAWING $10,000 CASH 38 LIVE AUCTION 20 Dinner Atop the First National Tower with Fr. Neitzke and Fr. Hendrickson Dinner for eight people plus Creighton Prep President Fr. Tom Neitzke, SJ, soon-to- be Creighton University President Fr. Daniel Hendrickson, SJ and host couples Gerry & Bruce Lauritzen and Kay & Jon Doyle atop the tallest building from Denver to Chicago. You and your guests will enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in the Founders Room followed by a 360-degree private tour of the 40th floor of the First National Tower to take in the entire expanse of the city of Omaha and as far as your eyes can see. An elegant dinner by Hap Abraham Catering will be served in the private dining room. A wait staff and bartender will take care of your every whim, including a full bar and wine. Date to be determined by mutual agreement between the hosts and the winning bidder. Available Monday through Thursday nights but not on holidays. Donated by First National Bank 21 Scottsdale Vacation Condo Scottsdale, Arizona is a great getaway destination any time of the year. Relax for a one-week stay in this spacious three-bedroom, two-bath condo that comfortably sleeps up to 10 people. With so many activities close by, you’ll be sure to enjoy the warm sunshine, indulge in treatments at a nearby spa or just play a round of golf on one of the area’s many fabulous courses. The condo is located in a gated community, which includes access to a swimming pool, hot tub and exercise facility. It’s the perfect home away from home. Travel dates to be determined by mutual agreement between the donor and the winning bidder. Excludes holidays and the month of February. Donated by Diane & Joe Schwaller 22 Berkshire Class B Stock Start or build your portfolio with 100 shares of Berkshire Hathaway Class B stock. An investment that even the Oracle of Omaha, Warren Buffet, would endorse! Donated by The Heider Family 23 Enjoy Brix, for 10 Enjoy a private wine and food pairing dinner for a group of 10 people at Brix, Omaha’s wine and spirits experience! This is your chance to tempt your taste buds as you learn about four different wines paired with a four-course gourmet dinner prepared by Brix chef Beth Bachmann. This is a perfect way to spend an evening with your favorite friends! Event must be held at Brix Village Pointe on a Monday-Thursday evening before October 29, 2015 with a specific date to be mutually agreed upon between Brix and the winning bidder. Applicable taxes are included but gratuity is not. Donated by Shelley & Mike Homa and Brix 39 LIVE AUCTION 24 Creighton University Scholarship Make an investment in your child’s college education with this $2,500 scholarship ($1,250 per semester) to Creighton University. Recipient must be a Creighton Prep graduate, academically qualified for admission, enrolling in the undergraduate freshman class of 2015, 2016 or 2017 and not currently enrolled at Creighton University. Donated by Creighton University 25 Silverthorne, Colorado Home for One Week Enjoy a one-week stay at this two-story home in the family-friendly town of Silverthorne, located in the Colorado Rocky Mountains approximately 70 miles west of Denver. Silverthorne offers an array of activities for adults and kids including shopping, fishing, skiing, tubing and more! The home’s amenities include four bedrooms, six bathrooms, approximately 4,200 square feet of living space and it sleeps 8-10 people. Silverthorne is situated along the Lower Blue River Valley between mountain peaks of 12,000 and 13,000 feet and close to forest and wilderness areas. With Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Keystone, Dillon and Frisco nearby, Silverthorne provides an excellent starting point for lots of Rocky Mountain adventures and is known to many as the gateway to Summit County. This is truly a vacation home for all seasons! Travel date to be determined by mutual agreement between the donor and the winning bidder. Donated by A Friend of Prep 26 Husker Suite Experience at the Nebraska-Iowa Game Attend a late season, Big Ten matchup in Lincoln with four tickets to a luxury east stadium suite on Friday, November 27, 2015 when the Huskers host their West Division rivals, the Iowa Hawkeyes. Your game day in Lincoln also includes a pre-game tailgate in popular parking lot 12 just outside the doors of the east stadium where you will enjoy food and beverages to be complemented later by additional dining fare and non-alcoholic drinks in the suite during the game. A commemorative game book and tickets will help you remember the amazing views and unique experience of cheering on the Huskers! Donated by The Ricketts Family 27 Dinner by the Jesuits in Your Home This one-of-a-kind evening is provided by Fr. Tom Neitzke, SJ and members of the Jesuit community who will prepare and serve a special dinner for 10 people in your home. Dinner date to be determined by mutual agreement between the donor and the winning bidder. Must be redeemed before BASH 2016. Donated by Creighton Prep Jesuit Community 40 LIVE AUCTION 28 Manzanillo Mexico Casa Grande Beach House Experience true paradise in a vacation getaway you’ve fantasized about all winter long! Seven spectacular nights are yours to enjoy at this unbelievable four-bedroom beach house overlooking the Pacific Ocean in idyllic Manzanillo, Mexico. This 7,000- square-foot Casa Grande will accommodate eight people with maid service daily. The large living room and kitchen open up to a beautiful courtyard area with a private outdoor pool. Each of the four bedrooms has a private bath and a view of the ocean that is guaranteed to take your breath away. One truly must see to believe. Visit www.manzanilloholiday.com, click on “Vacation Rentals” then click on “008” to preview the accommodations that await you. The Casa Grande is located just 25 miles from the Manzanillo airport. You’ll be packing your bags before the night is over. Arrange your stay based on availability between May 1, 2015 and November 1, 2015. Donated by Maureen & Bridget Giesler 29 Cubs Dream Day in 2015 This package includes six Field Box tickets for a 2015 regular season home game at Wrigley Field, a chance for the winner and their guests to get their photo taken on the field and a photograph of their name/ message on the Wrigley Field marquee. Game date to be mutually agreed upon by the donor and the winning bidder. Some games are unavailable, including those against the St. Louis Cardinals, Boston Red Sox and Chicago White Sox. Donated by Wrigley Field-Community Affairs 30 Pizza Lunch in the Jesuit Dining Room Treat your son and seven of his friends (eight boys total) to a pizza lunch catered by Mangia Italiana and served in the Jesuit dining room! Hosted by the Jesuit and faculty member(s) of his choice, it’s sure to be a lunch the boys will always remember! Lunch date to be determined by mutual agreement between the donors and the winning bidder. Must be redeemed before BASH 2016. Donated by Creighton Prep Jesuit Community and Mangia Italiana/Dana & Tony Constantino ‘89 41 LIVE AUCTION THANK YOU! A special thank you to our LIVE AUCTION UNDERWRITERS. Because of your support, we were able to put together many new and exciting packages for our guests this evening. ANN & ED BATCHELDER A FRIEND OF PREP MARY & JIM CZYZ ‘67 ELECTION SYSTEMS & SOFTWARE / ALDO TESI, MATT NELSON AND TOM O’BRIEN ‘78 ROALENE REDLAND-MCCARTHY & JACK MCCARTHY KYLE & MIKE NELSON OMAHA THORACIC & CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY / TOM LANGDON ‘74 AND JOHN BATTER ‘77 EMILY & PHIL SAUVAGEAU ‘76 BARBARA VACANTI ELAINE & DOUG WILWERDING ‘81 42