Ingenuity Promises Successful Benefit Saie LOU ANN GOOD Lancaster Fanning Staff MORGANTOWN (Berks Co.) Benefit auctions used to consist of castaways and a few good pieces. But take a look at what Conestoga Christian School has to offer at its 24th annual country auction to be held Oct. 17-18. The ingenuity and practicality patrons have shown in their dona tions shine through in an amazing variety of must-have items that everyone purchases throughout the year. For example, how many times do you admire colorful flower gar dens and wish you could duplicate the effect but don’t know how? Here’s your chance. To be auc tioned is your choice of 10 peren nials from Cindy’s garden, within a mile of the school. Other unique items to be auc tioned are house cleaning services, decorated party cake when you need it, a time share vacation, din ner for 10, garden lime, concrete blocks, a car, and the list goes on. Fred and Joanne Good, who head the solicitation committee of 20, put in months of work to make sure that the sale offers something ON PRODUCED I Y EIIO E iU, Wim ; an r S7EtTA< op HSE 7R.a?oR. NOV. 11-16 *SHOWTIMES* Tuc. NOV. 11 * 7:00 PM PREMIERE NIGHT SAVE $4 ON TICKETS Courtesy of 19:30 LIVE / GIANT Wed NOV 12 Thu NOV 13 Fn NOV 14 Sat NOV 15 12NOON1 3 30PM 7 00PM Sun NOV 16 12NOON 3 30PM 7 00PM t KIDS UNDER 12 SAVE $2.00 ON TICKETS! CALL NOW FOR TICKETS! for everyone. In addition to furniture, quilts, wallhangings, and other typical items sold at a auction, Joanne said that this year the auction is concen trating on art work. Available art work includes Richard Bollinger’s Osceola Mills, wildlife artists Dan Christ’s and Ken Hunter’s paint ings, Susie Riehl’s Amish prints, Myrtle Tremblay’s pen and ink, Tom Miller’s and Todd Ream’s renderings of historical buildings, Nicholas Santoleri, and more. Starting off with a chicken bar becue and craft sale on Friday Oct 17, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., custom ers can order take-out through two drive-through pickup areas or eat in the gym and purchase quality handcrafted preticketed items. Starting on Saturday morning at 6:30, whiffs of pancakes and saus age will float across the school ground during the breakfast that is served until 10 a.m. Crafts can be purchased as early as 8 a.m. and silent bids for hun dreds of gift certificates begins at 9 a.m. Those who place silent bids won’t know if they cast the highest bid until 1 p.m., when the bids are made public. TO BUY TICKETS: ★ HERSHEYPARK ARENA BOX OFFICE ★ OUtlgtS including Boscov’s and Hecht’s ★ BY PHONE: (717) 534-3911 (717) 693-4100 7 OOPMt 7 OOPMt FOR GROUP TICKETS CALL: (717) 534-3911 4 OOPMt 7 OOPMt $13.50 - $17.50 - $19.50 Special Rlnktlde teals available wfitrmr tickets arc mM Service and handling charges apply No service charges at box office Items sold over the auction block will begin at 9:30 a.m. The artwork and Winross trucks will be auctioned at noon. At 12:30 p.m., a 1987 Chevorlet Nova will be sold. Quilts and wall hangings will be sold at 1 p.m. Quilt patterns include Irish Chain and Hearts, Swallows in Flight, Peacock Applique, and Log Cabin varieties. One of the unique aspects of the auction is that people have donated steers and pigs that are butchered, cut, and frozen in prepackaged lots Joanne Good said that artwork and perennials are only a few of the many items to be auctioned at the 24th annual Country Auction to benefit Conestoga Christian School. The auction will be held at the school on 0ct.17-18. ' UnCUimED FREIGHT CO. 1 ILlQUlDffnori SdLESjNC, BEDROOM ; ; CLOSEOUT ' , Arm., Dresser, Mirror, Nlghtstand, & I . Headboard. Get 2nd Nlghtstand J I TWIN/DOUBLE I FUTON BUNK BED . Trailer Load • Dealer Refusal with 8 i i Pine Finish and i Brass Hardware i Reg Ret I CASH^PRICE 1 WITH COUPON Er^^Ki j $39.04 'ESP I-- w - J 1 RECLINER Reg. Ret. I P^Xr-1 $389.95 OUR CASH PRICE I I -If) $129.95 1 \yL WITH COUPON 1 $89.88 from 12-IS pounds. Throughout the day, these meat packages will be sold among specialty items such as sports memorabilia, a hand made marble roller, a six-foot cor ner cupboard, and other items. Plenty of food such as apple dumplings, pies, baked goods, pork roast, soups, and pizza will be available throughout the day. All proceeds will benefit the fully-accredited school, which has 260 students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The benefit auction is held to help keep tuition CLAIM VO UK BARGAIN fSjfcuyfWiJ SET OF 6 SOUP MUGS IB| k bH |H $5O Retail Value With Basset oi Seita bedding purchase onL We Absolutely Ha\e the Best Pru es on Bedding SERTA MATTRESS & BOX SPRUNG S'- SINGLE R-i Rfl Si.i/i 'G. OUR CASH PRICE $149.95 (Serta, DOUBLE R. .) R. I s;i )i, OUR CASH PRICE SI 89.95 »!✓ QUEEN R. ij R. Iyw OUR CASH PRICE 5249.95 KING fli] R,-l blU'i'E, OUR CASH PRICE 5299.95 I Sectional Closeout I | Reg Ret $1689 95 | I CASH PRICE $599.95 I Take an additional $5O 00 Oft With Coupon /we are a five store chain not affiliated with any other stores. \ ( Stores in: LANCASTER • YORK • CARLISLE, PA > LANCASTER STORE HOURS; Mgn.-Fri. 9-9 • Sat. 9-6 • Sun. Noon-5 rm _ __ • No Refunds ™• No Exchanges For purchases with a check, bring FINANCING ID 2£ • No Exchanges drivers license and phone numbers AVAILABLE \. • Cash & Carry j responsible for typographical errors We reserve the right to substitute gift items V Lancaster Farming, Saturday, October 11 ,1997-85 PRICES INCLUDE BOTH PIECES BIG SELECTION OF WOOD & METAL BUNK BEDS HUNDREDS OF OTHER ITEMS! 3019 Hempland Road, Lancaster 397-6241 affordable. The Goods, like many of the patrons, said that they send their children to the school because of the role models in teaching and administration. “We can teach our children spir itual values at home, but we believe it is important that they see these values lived out in teachers and administration,” Joanne said. Conestoga Christian School is located along Rt. 23, one mile west of Morgantown at 2760 Main St. For more information, call the school at (610) 286-0353. !fj i'T\ CATNAPPER Lounger d -'V* -3 Reg Ret $849 95 Refusal YOU PAY $249.04 Under Wholesale Cant Beat' 200 to Sell Won t Last l
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