One-of-a-kind goodies available at auction
Framed stain glass window
There originally were four stained glass windows in the balcony skylight of the former high school auditorium. No one really knew they were there until school officials began investigating the closure of the balcony to make it into a storage area.
One of the windows had been severely damaged and boarded over.
Muriel Wolfersperger, then board clerk, oversaw the restoration of the remaining three pieces, which were removed carefully.
Fran Arnett framed two of them to hang in the west windows of the central office. The third one sat in an office storage area, carefully padded and taped.
When Muriel retired, Fran framed the extra window and it was given to her from the board and staff of Peabody schools.
The glass is available for viewing at Peabody State Bank.
Wooden replica of hoe
A wooden replica of Middlecreek Mining track-hoe hand-crafted by Mark Whitney, owner of Peabody Hardware and Lumber, truly is a one-of-a-kind piece and is an intricate result of woodworking skill and craftsmanship.
You may remember Mark's contribution to the 2003 auction, a hand-crafted wooden fire truck.
Mark has had years of experience making wooden toys for friends and family and uses his skills for special projects for Peabody Hardware customers like the beautiful Victorian screen doors found at the store. The replica is on display for viewing at Peabody Hardware and Lumber.
Plane trip for two and dinner at the Beaumont Hotel
Whether you want to impress your significant other with a romantic or adventurous getaway, we have a treat for you!
Kris and Ellen Teaford of Emerald E. Farm are taking some lucky couple for a flight around Peabody and to the Beaumont Hotel for a prime rib dinner.
Kris has been flying planes for more than 15 years and has been flying his Mooney M20 four-person plane for more than 10. He is a flight test engineer at Bombardier.
The Historic Beaumont Hotel is located southeast of El Dorado and has been restored to be a beautiful destination for an overnight visit and/or an elegant meal.
To see more about what to expect in a meal at the Beaumont Hotel, check out their website at www.hotelbeaumontks.com.
Guided trail ride for two with picnic lunch
Another great idea for a unique and special afternoon with a friend. Tina Partridge, an experienced horse rider and trainer, is providing two gentle horses for an adventure through Marion County's beautiful country.
Tina has years of experience exploring Marion County via horseback and will guide two lucky individuals to see some of those spectacular views. Complete with a delicious picnic lunch, it's an afternoon guaranteed to create great memories.
Large barbecue smoker and grill
For barbecue enthusiasts, we have a special treat for you.
Mackey and Sons, a material handling and steel fabrication business in Newton, is donating a large barbecue smoker and grill for the auction.
Shaped like a locomotive, its design is unique and it's big enough to smoke at least three turkeys. This is perfect for feeding a number of people in a big family, or large get-togethers.
Brothers Don Mackey and Roy Mackey own Mackey Brothers and have made several of these large smokers and grills.
