SOQUE BULLETIN
October 18th, 2012
THIS WEEK IS OUR "5 in 5" FUNDRAISING EVENT !
Please help us reach our goal to raise $5,000 towards our 5 major programs in 5 days
The Soque Celebration is TOMORROW - Friday, October 19th at Sutton Mill at 6pm
It's not too late to RSVP! See Below
(photo from paddle cleanup on September 29, 2012)
If you appreciate the contributions of the SRWA towards:
Greenways, Festivals, Paddle events, Workshops, Clean Water projects,Tree planting, Local Food & Farms, gardens and lots more
then thank the people who support the SRWA
by BECOMING ONE YOURSELF
JOIN THE SRWA TODAY and attend the SOQUE CELEBRATION tomorrow for FREE
The 5 Programs of the Soque River Watershed Association
During our "5 in 5" event we usually like to share with you a snapshot of what the SRWA is busy doing behind the scenes. This is a great way for us to reflect on each of our project areas, and also allows us to share these program details with everyone. The SRWA activities are divided into 5 programs (explained in detail in our strategic plan completed this past January and available on our website)
Here's a quick snapshot of our 5 program areas
#1 - Protection and Restoration
#2 - Sustainability Models
#3 - Watershed Awareness
#4 - Policy and Compliance
#5 - Recreation Conservation Lands
PROGRAM #2 - SUSTAINABILTY MODELS
The Sustainability Models Program is still the SRWA's newest program area (started in 2010) and helps to broaden our base of supporters by engaging residents in tangible sustainability projects. “Sustainability” is defined as an investment in new activities, technologies and behaviors that improve the long-term conservation and stewardship of community natural resources. The goal of the program is to encourage the adoption of sustainability practices that can be implemented by watershed community members at various scales. The two focus areas of the program are “learning to grow things in the service of nature” (via rain gardens, streambank vegetation, upland stabilization, and organic food production) and water efficiency, re-use and return (via rainbarrels, cisterns, and innovative stormwater practices). A third and emerging priority is “promoting sustainable land-based businesses.” The Association strives to promote the economic value of rural landscapes engaged in the production of land-based goods. All activities will focus on development of strong and long-lasting partnersships that can help to implement multiple sustainability projects over time.
There are 5 main project areas:
<![if !supportLists]>1. <![endif]>Stormwater Infiltration systems and Rain Gardens - designed to reduce runoff, increase infiltration, and enhance long-term groundwater supplies.
<![if !supportLists]>2. <![endif]>Rainwater Capture and Reuse projects - that conserve water by reusing rainwater through rainbarrels, cisterns and other systems
<![if !supportLists]>3. <![endif]>“Grow Something Green” Campaign - identify areas with barren or eroding soils and stabilizing by planting different types of permanent vegetation.
<![if !supportLists]>4. <![endif]>NE GA Locally Grown online farmers market - our core project to promote “sustainable land based businesses” has grossed $92,000 for farmers across the region
<![if !supportLists]>5. <![endif]>Green Way Community Garden - a quarter acre, 28 plot organic garden demonstrates organic gardening principles at the Clarkesville Greenway
Project AREA #1 - Perhaps one of the most exciting projects to come to Habersham County are the
3 innovative stormwater features currently under construction at the new county courthouse.
If you haven't yet heard what these are we have extensive photos and descriptions at
or
Project AREA #2
Our efforts to Capture and Reuse Rainwater have really taken off since partnering with North Georgia Technical College
whose truck driving school helps us pick up barrels from Coca-Cola in Athens
and especically Habitat for Humanity in both Clarkesville and now Clayton's ReSTOREs
where they help us distribute barrels and kits for just $45.
The Clarkesville ReStore also installed their own 1,000 cistern back in August and can irrigate with rainwater!
You can see the design and installation for rainbarrels by reading
Project AREA #3
“Grow Something Green” Campaign
Planting trees and other native plants is one of the best approaches to restoring the landscape.
This winter we're looking forward to starting a tree planting project with the Habersham County School System.
We'll also be making one year seedling trees widely available to other residents for very low prices.
More info coming in the next few weeks.
Project AREA #4
Northeast Georgia Locally Grown
If you haven't yet tried our online farmers market, you don’t know what you're missing.
Try it once. You'll be eating fresher more local food
and supporting local sustinable farms in the process.
Project AREA #5
Green Way Community Garden
We hope you enjoy watching our progress at the garden over the last 3 years. We contually expand.
This year saw a new greenhouse, compost bins, and perrennial crops such as aspargus and raspberries, and a flower garden.
Thanks to Georgia Power (2012), Fieldale Farms (2011), and Home Depot (2010) for being corporate sponsors at the $1,000 level.
DON'T FORGET TO
ATTEND the
SOQUE CELEBRATION - "5 in 5" Fundraiser
at Sutton Mill - FRIDAY, October, 19th at 6pm
Park at North Georgia Technical College on Hwy 197 North of Clarkesville
(you can't miss the signs and tent)
today!
Last minute details:
Out of Town Guests of Members welcome for $15 donation each
Bring your Checkbook (for raffle / auction / donation)
Acoustic Music by Rob Brooksher
Oatmeal raisin cookies by Ching-Yu
Rum Mojitos
Even if you can't make the event please
help us make our "5 in 5" goals.
goal #1
Gain 30 new members to the SRWA
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goal #2
Have 120 attend the SOQUE CELEBRATION
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goal #3
Gain 10 new MONTHLY GIVERS
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goal #4
30 Member Donations
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goal #5
30 Raffle and Auction Donations
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12 NEW MEMBERS
18 TO GO
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105 ATTENDEES
15 TO GO
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1 MONTHLY GIVER
9 TO GO
(thanks Keith Boger!!)
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22 DONATIONS
8 TO GO
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36 Items
zero TO GO
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YES! I'D LIKE TO
BECOME
A NEW MEMBER
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YES! I'D LIKE TO
RSVP TO ATTEND
SOQUE CELEBRATION
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YES! I'D LIKE TO SIGN UP FOR
MONTHLY GIVING
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YES! I'D LIKE TO DONATE TOWARDS THE $5,000 GOAL
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YES! I'D LIKE TO GIVE AN AUCTION / RAFFLE ITEM
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and here's our 5 in 5 raffle and auction items
5 in 5 RAFFLE ITEMS
Bucket Raffle Details
This is a bucket raffle so each ticket ($5 each) can be directed towards the exact items you would like to win.
Presence at the event is NOT REQUIRED TO WIN.
You can purchase tickets in advance and submit your ticket stub with the name of the item written on the back. We will place all stubs in a bucket for that item at the event. At the end of the event one stub will be drawn for the winner. If the winner is not present you will be called or e-mailed to collect your prize.
TICKETS can be purchased from SRWA board members, or at the SRWA office. Call 706-754-9382 or e-mail srwa@windstream.net to purchase.
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Item and Value
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Business
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Owner / contact
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Board Member
or staff contact
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1
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Pottery Wine Decanter and bottle of Local Wine from Yonah Mountain Vineyards (Value $25 and $25 = $50)
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Headwaters Realty
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Jean Holmes
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Jean Holmes
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2
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Rafting Trip for 4 down Chattahoochee River - valued $100
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Wildwood Outfitters
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Dave and Beverly Gale
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Walter Matlock
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3
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Cutting board or other woodwork – Value $40
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Peter Bull
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Peter Bull
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Bob Brooksher
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4
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One month unlimited Yoga classes – value $108 – minimum $50 increments of $5
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A Garden for Wellness
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Deana Brooksher
and Cooper Seay
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Bob Brooksher
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5
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Haircut and eyebrow wax – value $25
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L&Co Hair Salon
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Lindsey Sutton
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Jim Hudak
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6
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$25 gift certificate of Local Food from Northeast Georgia Locally Grown online farmers market
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Generation Mortgage Company
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Bob Parker
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Teri Parker
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7
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Gourd art - Zuni red twining gourd – value $40
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Jimmy Turner
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Jimmy Turner
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Rocket Roy
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8
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Free Oil Change from Clarkesville Motor Co.– value $38
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Clarkesville Motor Co.
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Jim Hudak
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9
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Mercier Orchards – Blue Ridge, GA
$10 gift certificate – bunch with something
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Rocketroy
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Rocketroy
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Rocketroy
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10
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4 Weeks Fat Blast Boot Camp! - $289 Value
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Main Street Gym
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David & Stephanie Provine
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Justin Ellis
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11
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Clarkesville Lanes - $20 bowling certificate
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Clarkesville Lanes
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Dave and Beverly Gale
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Walter Matlock
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12
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Pottery – Jeannie Daves
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Jeannie Daves
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Jeannie Daves
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Bob Brooksher
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13
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Metal Fish - $45 value
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Soque Artworks
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Walter, Susan, & Rush Smith
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Scarlett Fuller
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14
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Habersham Bicycles – $20 Gift Certificate
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Habersham Bicycles
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Joe Elam
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Scarlett Fuller
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15
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John Kollock print – “Headwater” print – value $50
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The Saturday Shop
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John and Nancy Kollock
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Justin Ellis
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16
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Handmade cutting board 8x12- value $40
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Randy Moser
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Randy Moser
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Randy Moser
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17
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$50 gift certificate for Premier Designs jewelry
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Premier Designs
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Anne Hughes
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Justin Ellis
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**consider donating an item to our raffle!! **
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SILENT AUCTION ITEMS
The following auction items will be bid on in a silent auction at the event.
If you are unable to attend you may place a starting bid on an item
by e-mailing your name, item and bid amount to soque@windstream.net
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Item and Value and minimum bid
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Business
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Owner / contact
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Board Member
or staff contact
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1
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2-night stay at Blue Shutter Cottage on Hiwassee Lake in the Bear Paw resort community: www.bearpawcottagerental.com Value $150 – minimum $75 –bid increment $10
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Callie D. Moore
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Callie D. Moore
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Scarlett Fuller
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2
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Pottery Bowl – value $50 - minimum $10 - bid increments $5
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Hickory Flats
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Jean Holmes
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3
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Indian mask artwork – Coyote Warrior – value $500 - minimum $200 - bid increments $25
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Jimmy Turner
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Jimmy Turner
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Rocket Roy
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4
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Indian mask artwork – Kindred Spirit - value $100 – minimum bid $50 – bid increment $5
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Jimmy Turner
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Jimmy Turner
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5
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Indian mask artwork – Lost Spirit - value $100 – minimum bid $50 – bid increment $5
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Jimmy Turner
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Jimmy Turner
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6
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Vase – Value $48 – minimum $10 bid increments $5
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Mark of the Potter
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Teri Parker
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7
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Custom Built Spinner Rod 6’ 6-10# 3/8-1/2 oz graphite by Bull Red Rods – value $120 – minimum bid $60 – bid increments $5
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Bull Red Rods – Randy Crump
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Randy Crump or Steven Patrick
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Justin Ellis
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8
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Handmade cutting board 12x16- value $70 – minimum bid $35 – bid increments $5
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Randy Moser
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Randy Moser
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Randy Moser
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9
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Handmade cutting board 8x12- value $40 – minimum bid $15 – bid increments $5
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Randy Moser
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Randy Moser
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Randy Moser
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10
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Luggage – Value $150 - minimum bid $60 – bid increments $5
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TeamService1
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Joni and Harold Kennedy
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Bob Brooksher
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11
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2 hr. guided horseback tour and lunch
for six $400 minimum $150 - bid increment $25
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Montara Farm
Trish Stump and
Larry Becker
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Bob Brooksher
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Bob Brooksher
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12
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Peggy Karr Glass functional Artisan Platter and Wrought Iron Stand Value: $120 Min: $40
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Woods Furniture
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Sherry Callahan
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Bob Brooksher
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13
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Rafting Trip for 4 valued $100 - minimum bid $50 – bid increments $5
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Wildwood Outfitters
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Dave and Beverly Gale
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Walter Matlock
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14
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Genevieve’s Dancing with Trees - Introductory Tree Climbing Event - $200 value – minimum bid $75 – bid increment $10
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Genevieve
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Genevieve
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Bob Brooksher
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15
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Woven Basket – Value $90 – minimum bid $30
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Liesel Potthast
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Liesel Potthast
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Bob Brooksher
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16
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California Cooler Bag - T-Rex Rolling Collapsible Cooler - minimum bid - $20 - valued at $68 – bid increments $5
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Alan and Anne Hall
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Alan and Anne Hall
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Justin Ellis
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17
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John Kollock print – “In God’s Country” print – value $50 – minimum bid $25 – bid increment $5
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The Saturday Shop
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John and Nancy Kollock
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Justin Ellis
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18
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Jewelry - "Cool Waters" ensemble - necklace, bracelet and earrings of beautiful blue-green beads and antiqued silver - valued at $106
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Premier Designs
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Anne Hughes
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Justin Ellis
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**consider donating an item to our auction!! **
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HOPE TO SEE YOU AT THE EVENT!
AND THANKS TO ALL THE SUPPORTERS OF OUR 5 IN 5!
we're just about half way there.
HELP US GET THERE BY DONATING NOW
Justin Ellis
Executive Director
Soque River Watershed Association
706-754-9382
