Homecoming and Fall Festival
Benefit Dinner & Specialty Auction
November 19
The Benefit Dinner & Specialty Auction is an opportunity for friends and alumni to connect in a relaxed atmosphere while supporting LMS students. Reservations/tickets are $50 to benefit LMS. Click here for menu. REGISTER ONLINE
2011 Auction Items
More items will be added, and we are in the process of adding more pictures for the listed items. Please keep checking for updates.
- "Early Years at the Pond"
We are happy to announce the unveiling of an original watercolor of ice skating on the LMS pond by artist and LMS alumna, Liz Hess. This nostalgic scene will resonate with alumni from earlier years. Sale of this framed piece, along with 30 limited edition prints will benefit the Kristin Palazzo Visual Arts Endowment. Click here for newspaper article. - Season of GREENS! Goldfinch Farm is a Community Supported Agriculture Farm (CSA) in eastern York County. Customers become members/shareholders of the farm for an entire season, receiving a weekly share of fresh, seasonal, chemical-free, non-GMO vegetables, herbs and flowers. The growing season is about 22 weeks long (almost half a year), from early June to late October or early November. Look for tender salad mix, spinach, green onions and peas in the early season; an abundance of tomatoes, peppers, basil, potatoes and beans throughout the mid-season; and broccoli, sweet potatoes and winter squash in October. You pick up a share of produce each week at the farm or at one of the Lancaster pick-up sites. More information at www.goldfinchfarm.com. A $510 value.
- Reserve Grand Champion Apple Pie: Bid on the second-best pie in the LMH student pie-baking contest.
- Grand Champion Apple Pie: Bid on the best pie in the LMH student pie-baking contest.
- Pandora Bracelet donated by Koser Jewelers. Sterling silver starter bracelet with three charms. (Charms may be exchanged.)
- North East, Maryland, Coastal Home: This newly- remodeled home can be enjoyed Mon.-F ri., Memorial Day through Labor Day, or for a full week from mid-September through mid-May. The home is situated in charming North East, Md., and is within walking distance of shops, antique stores and restaurants. Two bedrooms, one king bed, sofa beds, loft, two bathrooms, washer, dryer, AC, tennis courts, canoe and kayaks. Sleeps eight people. Value: $800
- Japanese Jar and Ginger Vase, early 1940s, Japanese stamp on the bottom, jar with orginial base and lid. These pieces are donated by Andrea Kirk, parent.
- Chicken BBQ and Ribs for 30: Donated by Peter's BBQ. On a mutually-agreed upon date, Dennis Peters will deliver to you and up to 29 of your closest friends hot, finger-licking good barbeque chicken (yes, the same chicken that is served at the auction!) and ribs. You need to schedule this event quickly because Dennis' calendar always fills quickly for his cooking! Must be used within one year of purchase.
- 2-day Striper Fishing Trip: Taylor’s Island, Chesapeake Bay, with guide, Bob Wyble. Trip includes a 21-foot Parker center console boat, lodging in a local guest house for one night, fishing rods and tackle. Limited to two people plus guide. Meals are available in the local restaurants. Bring snacks and beverages. Days negotiable, June or July, 2012.
- Hines Ward autographed Jersey
- Evans Candy Basket donated by Evans Candy and Jill and Duane Evans. See picture here
- Antique Car Excursion for Two in one of Calvin High’s antique cars. The excursion will include lunch with Calvin and Janet as well as a stop to tour Calvin's "man cave." Date to be determined between buyer and the High's.
- Barnstormers Skybox: Your game of choice with VIP parking, donated by Warfel’s Construction. A meal included. Consider this for a company event, church outing or family celebration.
- Down-home Country Cookin’ Breakfast/Brunch for up to 20 at Eileen Benner’s B & B, Rocky Acres, in Mount Joy. No one goes away hungry from Eileen’s table! You will be served a full farmer’s breakfast, to include chipped beef, home fries, sticky buns, eggs, fruit, pancakes/waffles, bacon-sausage-ham, baked oatmeal and quiche.
- Framed Print of "Tauferhole." This print by Greg Yoder is of the Anabaptist Cave (Tauferhole) in Switzerland. Yoder was commissioned to do the painting several years ago by Masthof Press in Morgantown, PA. They had prints made of the painting because the cave is one of the most significant places on an Anabaptist Heritage Tour of Europe. The original painting was done with water color and gouache (opaque water colors).
- Soup-of-the-Month: Be the lucky recipient of two quarts of homemade soup each month made by LMS’s very own “Soup-Meister,” Philomena Behmer. “Phil” as she’s affectionately called, has been cooking at LMS for 24 years. She is donating a different soup each month for your dining pleasure. Seafood Bisque and Cheesy Chowder are but two of her favorites. Value: $350.
- “Send Our Kids to Class!” We all know the tremendous benefits an excellent, Christ-centered education provides. Please join us in providing these opportunities to more students by sponsoring a student. In appreciation of your support, you will receive a delicious “Cookie Kid” donated by Wendy Jo Hess, 1995, owner of Wendy Jo’s Homemade. All proceeds will provide educational opportunities for LMS students. Your gift is fully tax deductible.
- Deluxe Hershey Bears Tickets. Engle Printing & Publishing Co., Inc. will donate 4 Club Seat tickets to the Hershey Bears game on Sunday, February 12th. It includes 2 Club Seat parking passes. Hershey Bears vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penquins.The promotion night is MetroBank Drawstring Backpack Night (first 3,000 fans).
- Walnut Hall Table - This elegant, half round hall table with walnut base and bird's eye maple top, will look nice in any room of your home. It was designed and handcrafted by Old Road Furniture Co. Retail value - $450.00.
- Hilton Head Villa -- A one-week stay at a villa in Hilton Head, South Carolina. The two-bedroom, two-bath villa is located across from Sea Pines Racquet Club and Harbour Town Golf Links (golf course is ranked among the top courses in the world). The one-week package, which includes free tennis and discounted golf at some courses, is available December 2011 through February 2012 OR November 2012 through February 2013. The location is a bike ride away from the beach (the area has access to miles of bike paths) and an easy walk to shops, restaurants, marina and the famous Harbour Town lighthouse. Donated by Dennis and Fern Clemmer. Call Fern at (717) 299-0436, ext. 707, to arrange your vacation dates. Value: $800
- “Chase the Rat” Marble Game Board handsomely hand-crafted by J. Eby Hershey. Fun for all ages. Marbles and instructions are included for four to six players. Mr. Hershey served on the LMS board of directors for 12 years. Value: $250
- Pinwheel Table - This contemporary, three legged pinwheel table has a tempered glass top. It is makes a delightful end table or coffee table. Retail value - $450.00.
- Handcrafted Game Board donated by Elmer Rohrer. This is an heirloom for you to pass on to your grandchildren and beyond!
- “Romantic Retreat for Two” This Ephrata package includes a $50 meal voucher at the acclaimed Olde Lincoln House Restaurant; two Lancaster Symphony Classic Concert tickets and a one-night stay for two in a lovely Jacuzzi and fireplace-equipped room at Twin Pines Manor Bed & Breakfast in Ephrata. This package includes limousine service to and from the Fulton Opera House, provided by Prestige Limo. Phone numbers for arrangements will be included in the certificate of sale. Value: $400
- Weber Genesis EP-310 Liquid Propane Copper Gas Grill: Stainless Steel Grid - 38000 BTU - 130 square inch. LP tank not included. Gas Ignition System. Electronic Heat Thermometer. Value: $599.
- Naples, Florida, Vacation: One bedroom condo, two full baths sleeps 2-4 with sofa sleeper. Located in Tiburon Golf Resort with access to the Ritz Carlton at Tiburon and Sydney's Pub at Tiburon Club house. Gift certificate included for $100 at one of the Ritz's restaurants. See pictures here
- Amish Lone Star Wall Hanging donated by former parents and grandparents, Clair and Erma Hollinger, Mount Joy. The piece is 37” square, black background with multi-colored batik fabric star pattern. Quilting donated by Della Bollinger.
- Chinese Dinner for 10 people donated and prepared by LMS teacher, XiaoDong Fan prepared and served at the Rutt Academic Center, Lancaster Campus.
- Free Range Chicken Meat Bundle donated by Sharon and Marcus Hurst, Manheim.
- Original Artwork by Velma Magill: "Autumn Leaf" and "Chester County Homestead."
- Up, Up and Away! Enjoy a Hot Air Balloon Ride for two persons over Lancaster County, compliments of DavCo Advertising, Inc. and Rick Esh.
- Gene Wenger Meat Bundle -- 30 lbs. of steaks, sausage, roasts and chicken including the ice chest, donated by Jeff Wenger of Gene Wenger's Meats & Fine Foods.
- Three Flower Arrangements from Petals with Style. One of the leading flower shops in Lancaster, is offering three flower arrangements.
- Photography Session by Stacey Fitzpatrick Photography - "the way to picture life" - located in Lancaster and Ocean City, NJ. Stacey is a portrait photographer specializing in fine art black and white portraits of maternity, newborns, babies, children, teens, families and high school seniors. Stacey's style is non-traditional, fresh and fun!
- Framed Photograph by Gordon Dimmig, LMH Junior. A 10" x 20" framed print of an amazing once-in-a-lifetime shot of an osprey just coming out of the water with a 15-to-20-inch bass in its claws. Gordon's work can be viewed at www.gwd-photography.com.
- Grass-fed Beef free of growth hormones and antibiotics. Two steer quarters by Dan Mast & Cindy Swartley Mast. Processing donated by Smucker's Meats. Each USDA certified quarter will be 60-75 pounds of dressed, frozen vacuum-packed meat, with a balance array of steaks, roast and ground beef. Will be available for pick up at Smucker's in Mount Joy at the end of November.
- Legal Services donated by attorneys Young & Young. Purchaser is entitled to preparation of wills, powers of attorney and living wills for husband and wife or a one-hour consultation with an attorney.
- Two Framed 5”x7” Photographs by LMH Junior, Tim White. Tim has already photographed several weddings and does filming for Blue Ridge Communications. "Rural Hen House" 8x10" picture with an 11x14" frame and "The Fountain" 5x7 in a 8x10" frame.
- Surf and Turf Dinner for 10 People. Includes: filet mignon with a seafood cake, garden spinach salad/fresh fruit /French bread or dinner roll, glazed carrots, French green beans or au gratin potatoes, and Pellmans dessert. This meal is donated by Linford and Carrie Lapp, Lapp’s Meats, and is available March 1, 2012-May 10, 2012. Package includes delivery to your home and serving. (Set up and clean up is not included.)
- LMS Stadium Blanket handcrafted by Jan Steffy Mast from a collection of recent LMS athletic tee-shirts. The backing is a warm black fleece with striking black and gold plaid as part of the decorative motif.
- Picnic for 20 Guests. Includes pork or beef BBQ, Rolls, baked beans, potato salad or pasta salad, small fruit tray, small veggie tray. Delivery only. Donated by Linford and Carrie Lapp, Lapp’s Meats.
- Hand-Woven Rayon Scarves. Three scarves donated by Anna Zimmerman, LMS grandparent. These scarves were offered last year and created some lively bidding. Colors offered this year are several shades of purple stripe, black and yellow check, and a lovely beaded ivory.
- ZOOM! Teeth Whitening, for a brighter, whiter smile in about an hour, donated by John A. Weierbach, II, DMD, Weierbach Prosthodonist, P.C.
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