2025 Echoes of the Past Live Auction Items
Gardeners/Landscapers for the Day
Back by popular demand is the Gardener/Landscapers for a day package. Fellow Knights of Columbus are rolling up their sleeves offering up to eight hours of service time. Whether it is two men or more you can put them to work digging your flower bulbs, planting or weeding your garden, landscaping, or other yard work. Enjoy amazing comradery while they do the hard work!
Donated by the Plum City/Arkansaw Knights of Columbus
Back by popular demand is the Gardener/Landscapers for a day package. Fellow Knights of Columbus are rolling up their sleeves offering up to eight hours of service time. Whether it is two men or more you can put them to work digging your flower bulbs, planting or weeding your garden, landscaping, or other yard work. Enjoy amazing comradery while they do the hard work!
Donated by the Plum City/Arkansaw Knights of Columbus
Filet Knife
Remember the days when life was simpler, when you could just drop a line in the water and relax? This 11.5 inch filet knife is the perfect way to prepare your daily catch. Boasting a 440c stainless steel blade and wood handle with brass pins, it is complete with a custom made sheath, this filet knife is ready for your fishing adventure!
Donated by Nick Mesenbourg of NDM Knives
Remember the days when life was simpler, when you could just drop a line in the water and relax? This 11.5 inch filet knife is the perfect way to prepare your daily catch. Boasting a 440c stainless steel blade and wood handle with brass pins, it is complete with a custom made sheath, this filet knife is ready for your fishing adventure!
Donated by Nick Mesenbourg of NDM Knives
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Packer Football
It’s back! This 2024 season Packers football is autographed with all 2024 Green Bay Packers members. The perfect addition to any enthusiast’s Packer memorabilia. Donated by Green Bay Packers |
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Colorado Condo
A week's stay at The Mountainside at Silvercreek, CO If you are looking for a fun family vacation location, this is the place for you. This Colorado Condo package sleeps 8 and boasts many dates to choose from. With ski-in, and ski-out right at the condo, chair lifts, white water rafting nearby, and many hiking trails, this Colorado Condo vacation is a two-hour drive from Denver through the Rocky Mountains, half an hour from the Rocky Mountain National Park West entrance and half an hour to Hot Sulfur Springs where you can go for a day spa and soak. Parking is available for your UTV or snowmobile trailer. For more information, go to: https://mountainsidegranby.com/condos/ Weeks available for you to choose from: (All dates available are Friday to Friday) May 2 - May 9, 2025 June 20 - June 27, 2025 June 27 - July 4, 2025 August 15 - August 22, 2025 August 22 - August 29, 2025 October 10 - October 17, 2025 October 17 - October 24, 2025 December 5 - December 12, 2025 December 12 - December 19, 2025 January 16 - January 23, 2026 January 23 - January 30, 2026 March 6 - March 13, 2026 Donated by Amerect |
Helicopter Ride
New this year is a half hour helicopter ride for two. What a great opportunity to take photos and see our beautiful area from the sky! Andy Wieser will fly you over your farm, house, hunting land, or local community. Date to be determined as weather and visibility are factors. Winner may contact Andy to set up the time.
Donated by Andy Wieser
New this year is a half hour helicopter ride for two. What a great opportunity to take photos and see our beautiful area from the sky! Andy Wieser will fly you over your farm, house, hunting land, or local community. Date to be determined as weather and visibility are factors. Winner may contact Andy to set up the time.
Donated by Andy Wieser
Concrete & Resin Bird Bath Fountain
This elegant concrete & resin bird bath is the perfect addition to any peaceful space. With pump included, this outdoor fountain is ready to grace any garden space.
Donated by Jeff and Ann Bechel
This elegant concrete & resin bird bath is the perfect addition to any peaceful space. With pump included, this outdoor fountain is ready to grace any garden space.
Donated by Jeff and Ann Bechel
Eagle Picture
Made of walnut, bass wood, canary wood, and birch wood, this lovely eagle décor represents everything America. With 94 different pieces, the dedication, perseverance, and craftsmanship remind us of everything that helped shape America through the years.
Crafted and Donated by Dan Nowak
Made of walnut, bass wood, canary wood, and birch wood, this lovely eagle décor represents everything America. With 94 different pieces, the dedication, perseverance, and craftsmanship remind us of everything that helped shape America through the years.
Crafted and Donated by Dan Nowak
Mary's Quilt
Made with bright, vivid fabrics, this eye-catching quilt is the perfect way to brighten up a bedroom. This full/queen quilt which measures 82" x 93 1/2" provides an upbeat, joyful feeling in any bedroom. This quilt was designed by Julie Belz. It was sewn by Mary T. Wieser. She also added her own touch by designing the border herself.
Donated by Mary T. Wieser
Quilted by Dianne Lecheler from Designs by Dianne
Life on the Farm
Join Joyce and Marie Berger for 3-4 hours of fun on the farm for a family of 6 or less. Possible activities include UTV rides around the fields looking for wildlife, horse back riding, playing with the kittens and dog, fresh produce (varies by time of visit) and general outdoor fun. Snacks and child friendly drinks provided. Date and time of year to be agreed upon between purchaser and Joyce & Marie.
Donate by Joyce and Marie Berger
Join Joyce and Marie Berger for 3-4 hours of fun on the farm for a family of 6 or less. Possible activities include UTV rides around the fields looking for wildlife, horse back riding, playing with the kittens and dog, fresh produce (varies by time of visit) and general outdoor fun. Snacks and child friendly drinks provided. Date and time of year to be agreed upon between purchaser and Joyce & Marie.
Donate by Joyce and Marie Berger
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Ooni Pizza Oven
Take charge of your outdoor cooking experience with Koda 16. This gas-powered outdoor pizza oven is designed for stone baking epic 16-inch pizzas and delicious flame-cooked steaks, fish and vegetables. Decide between fueling with a propane tank or a natural gas line for a maintenance-free cooking experience. Blending a showstopping design with the convenience of cooking with gas, Koda 16 boasts a wide opening, large cordierite stone baking board and innovative L-shaped burner. Like all Ooni pizza ovens, Koda 16 reaches up to 950 °F (500 °C) – the blazing heat needed for cooking stone-baked, perfect pizza. Donated by Pete & Irene Helmueller |
Dinner with Deacon
This full dinner including dessert and wine for four at Deacon Mark’s home located in Pepin, WI puts Deacon Mark to work at the grill. Enjoy an evening conversing and dining with our beloved Deacon. Winner should contact Deacon Mark to work schedule this enjoyable evening.
Donated by Deacon Mark
This full dinner including dessert and wine for four at Deacon Mark’s home located in Pepin, WI puts Deacon Mark to work at the grill. Enjoy an evening conversing and dining with our beloved Deacon. Winner should contact Deacon Mark to work schedule this enjoyable evening.
Donated by Deacon Mark
Beef Bundle
Who’s ready for some grilling? This quarter beef package is perfect for you. With processing included, more than 200 pounds of beef processed to your specifications at J.M. Watkins. Ready this spring, winners should contact Brad or Jill Anderson.
Beef Donated by Brad and Jill Anderson with processing donated by J.M. Watkins
Who’s ready for some grilling? This quarter beef package is perfect for you. With processing included, more than 200 pounds of beef processed to your specifications at J.M. Watkins. Ready this spring, winners should contact Brad or Jill Anderson.
Beef Donated by Brad and Jill Anderson with processing donated by J.M. Watkins
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Still of the Night print by Jim Hansel
Sometimes, the best things in life aren’t things, but memories by the campfire. This Still of the Night print, reminiscent of quiet times, is the perfect décor to remind us to take it easy and connect with nature, building memories by the campfires while we can. Jim Hansel is a native of Chaska, MN who amazingly was able to paint pictures even though he was legally blind. Donated from the Joe Wieser Collection |
Poultry Feed
This non-GMO feed grown under organic conditions is a mix of spring oats, wheat, beardless barley, spring forage peas, flax and canola see grown locally near Plum City. Winning bidder receives 250 pounds, packaged in their choice of 25 or 50 pound bags, or a combination of both. Winning bidder can take all 250 pounds at once, or in lesser quantities through the remainder of the school year by June 1, 2025. Delivery available if taken all at once and within 30 miles of Plum City. If smaller quantities over time, delivery/pickup will take place at the school parking lot, times arranged between buyer and donor.
Donated by Dan and Magda Schmidt
This non-GMO feed grown under organic conditions is a mix of spring oats, wheat, beardless barley, spring forage peas, flax and canola see grown locally near Plum City. Winning bidder receives 250 pounds, packaged in their choice of 25 or 50 pound bags, or a combination of both. Winning bidder can take all 250 pounds at once, or in lesser quantities through the remainder of the school year by June 1, 2025. Delivery available if taken all at once and within 30 miles of Plum City. If smaller quantities over time, delivery/pickup will take place at the school parking lot, times arranged between buyer and donor.
Donated by Dan and Magda Schmidt
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Blackstone Griddle
This 36” Blackstone Omnivore griddle is the Outdoor cooking station you have been dreaming of. Four independently controlled heat zones allow for maximum control when cooking your meals, and the dual folding side shelves provide extra prep space and fold for easier storage. With the paper towel holder and side shelf hooks, you'll have everything within reach to make your outdoor cooking experience a great one. Cook anything, anytime, anywhere with the 36” Omnivore Griddle. Donated by Déjà vu Trucking |
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Jesus the Good Shepherd Quilt
This unique Jesus the Good Shepherd Quilt reminds us of Jesus’s desire to comfort us always. Measuring 20.5”X81”, this would be a beautiful accent to any home. With a label to commemorate the 2025 Ave Maria Academy’s Echos of the Past: Gala of the Decades, this is a wonderful addition to any home. This quilt is much more striking in person. Quilted and Donated by Dianne Lecheler from Designs by Dianne |
