On November 7, starting at 5pm, one of the largest fundraising auctions and BBQ dinners in the town’s history will take place downtown and all of the proceeds to towards to refurbishing of the old First Christian Church that is one of the city’s oldest structures. The building was erected in 1893 and is currently going an exterior remodel. The next step is the interior and the committee is hoping that the donated auction items will bring big money to complete renovation. The auction is 100 percent tax deductible for donations and bids.
Anyone that wishes to donate an auction item will have their business/personal name listed along with the auction item in the Howe Enterprise each week on the auction advertisement page. The committee is obviously accepting cash donations as well. Checks can be made to the Collins Memorial Fund, which is housing the donations. Small auction items can be brought to the Howe Development/Howe Area Chamber office in downtown Howe.
The BBQ dinner will be an all-you-can-eat buffet for $10.
Auctions items to date:
*One nail session – Donated by Amanda’s Nails.
*Canvas print – Donated by Janie Finney
*Photography session – Donated by Kristen Fletcher Photography
*Art photo – Donated by James Hefley
*Photography – Donated by Vickie Langdon
*Floral green glazed ceramic vase – Donated by Ann’s Finds at the Antique Gallery in Denton.
*Two grooms – Donated by A-1 Grooming.
*Beautiful Hammond Organ – Donated by Benny and Tina Hood.
*Sculpture valued at $700 – Donated by Sunflower Thrift
*Indian Art – Donated by Sunflower Thrift
*15 minute airplane ride over Texoma (3) – Donated by Jimmy Finney
*Figural Art Pottery Vase – Donated by Texas Home Emporium
*English saddle , pad and reins – Donated by Divine Equine Therapeutic Riding Center
*Set of Stainless Kitchen Knives with Sharpener. Donated by Georgia Caraway.
* Installed Chain link fence, 50′ of 4′ tall. Donated by Ace Quality Fencing.
*BBQ dinner for 16 with all the fixins at Oak Meadow Ranch. Donated by Watt Wealth Management, Allan and Renay Watt.
* Framed Cowboy Print. Donated by Watt Wealth Management, Allan & Renay Watt. (2)
*California Shiraz Rex Goliath Wine. Donated by Pamela Daly and Thad Finley.
*Blue Moon Oregon Reisling Wine. Donated by Pamela Daly and Thad Finley
*White Storage Cabinet. Donated by Pamela Daly.
*White Plant Stand/Side Table. Donated by Pamela Daly.
*Party Package: 2 hrs up to 75 people, unlimited shaved ice – Donated by Chill Out Shaved Ice
*1945 Antique bed, dresser, armoire, and bench – Donated by Donna Worsmbaker
*Manicure – Donated by Ms D’s Nail Designs
*1:18 scale model Kubota Monster Tractor – Donated by Grayson County Equipment
*Refrigerator – Donated by Bill and Bonnie J. Smith
*Family Heritage Preservation Video – Heritage Preservation Studios
*Adobe Rose Cowhide Vest – Donated by Howe Mercantile
*Display TVs – Walmart (6)
*One message session at The Loft Day Spa – Donated by The Loft Day Spa
*A case of Sweet Mild Summit Salsa – Donated by Summit Salsa Co
*A case of Sweet Hot Summit Salsa – Donated by Summit Salsa Co.
*Family Photo Shoot – Donated by Faith and Love Photography
*Shinners & Mahler’s Illustrated Flora of North Central Texas. By George M. Diggs. – Donated by Howe Mercantile.
*Tips, Tools & Techniques for Preserving and Your Antiques and Collectibles by Dr. Georgia Kemp Caraway, autographed, (2) – Donated by Howe Mercantile.
*I Love Paris Basket – Donated by Georgia Caraway, Howe Mercantile
*Texas, Our Texas Basket – Donated by Marilyn and John Kubalak, Howe Mercantile
*Drinkin’ Wine, Wine, Wine – Three bottles of wine – Donated by Gayle Strange, Denton, TX
*Victorian China Bowl. Made in Germany – Donated by Brett Jones, Texas Home Emporium
*Howe, Texas Christmas Bunting – Donated by Howe Mercantile
*Crystal Candlestick with Candles – Donated by Howe Mercantile
*Designer Doll – Donated by Howe Mercantile
*Lenox Hand-painted Candlestick – Donated by Howe Mercantile
*Pink Hippo Snuggy Bug – Made for Russell Newman, DentonTX. – Donated by Howe Mercantile
*Six-month ad: One Business card size ad in Howe Enterprise (3) – Donated by Howe Enterprise
*Two-month ad: One HALF PAGE-size in Howe Enterprise – Donated by Howe Enterprise
*$20 gift certificate (5) – Donated by Rapid Refill Ink
*Custom made cross – Donated by LeeAnn Winkler
*German Chocolate Pie – Donated by Mama Suzy’s Sweets & Eats
*Snowman Cake Plate. Donated by Georgia Caraway
*Christmas Tree Cake Plate. Donated by Georgia Caraway
*Rowdy’s Night Before Christmas. Donated by Georgia Caraway
*Vintage glass bowl – Donate by Mr. and Mrs. Bill French
*Quart of Junk Gypsy Chalk Paint and Furniture Painting Class – Donated by Salvage Junky
*Tea and Bulldogs t-shirt plus retro Bulldog Country t-shirt – Donated by Salvage Junky
*Hand-carved ink pen – Donated by Ernie and Beverly Martin
*Coach wallet – Donated by Georgia Caraway and the Sanger Wednesday Study Club
*Basket of goodies – Donated by the North Texas Fair and Rodeo
*Exotic wooden heirloom box – Donated by Ernie and Beverly Martin
Cash donations:
Collins Memorial, $24,350; Howe Historical Society, $14,500; Georgia Caraway, $2,880; Oscar Blankemeyer, $1,420; Advantage Business Machines, $200; Waldo Funeral Home, $100; Scoggins Funeral Home, $100; Monty Ulmer, $100; M.E. Curtis, $100; Children of Howe, $41; Carolyn Monroe, $60
In-kind donation:
Great Days of Service, Brice Harvey, Don Anderson, The Siding Man, Inc., $2,800; AAA Guardian Foundation Repair $2,500; Howe Mini-Storage, $300; Walmart, 20 briskets; Metal Masters $1,000
