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May 1st Benefit for Diane Shea - Sponsors & Donations
Donations

The family of Diane Shea would like to thank The Community Hose Fire Department of Clinton Heights for sponsoring the May 1 fundraiser and for graciously allowing us to use their hall.

We are also grateful to Murph Productions for volunteering to provide professional DJ services during the 2 to 5 p.m. event and to composer-pianist Cole Broderick (www.colebroderick.com) for offering to perform live during the final hour of the benefit. Photographer David Stevens (photo.net/photos/dokordave) will be giving generously of his time and treasure by taking pictures throughout the afternoon. A Place for Hair proprietor Stephanie Zapp is donating plates, bowls and plastic ware as well as a special gift basket. Stephanie and her mother have also stepped forward with a generous food donation. Countryside Food Mart at the Mobil station on Rte 20 in Sloansville is providing us with a large ham and Stewart’s of Watervliet (www.stewartsshops.com) is donating two large boxes of hard rolls. Deli Warehouse has agreed to provide 2 meat platters at their cost and Lorraine Rossier is donating the money for them.

Kindly scroll down to read about others who have made generous donations in the form of gift certificates, gift baskets and other items to be sold at a Silent Auction to help raise money for the cause.


EXTRA SPECIAL RAFFLE

One week at a time-share at Marriott’s Harbour Lake in Orlando, Florida -- generously donated by Deb Heaphy. (Some restrictions apply; please visit www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/mcoho-marriotts-harbour-lake for details.)

Painting by Marjorie Sack Hobday
EXTRA SPECIAL donation by Marjorie Sack Hobday

Renowned Burnt Hills artist Marjorie Sack Hobday, whose masterpieces have found homes in nearly 1,000 private and corporate collections around the world, has generously donated a large, framed oil painting to the Silent Auction to benefit Diane Shea. Titled Rural Route the 30.5" x 42" work of art depicts a lovely rural scene complete with an old farmhouse and barns, bordered by a rustic pine frame.

GIFT BASKETS

Avon Baskets – Two baskets filled with beautiful Avon products donated by Shelly McConville and Ethel Mott.

Bath & Body Works Basket -- donated by family.

Card-Making, Scrapbooking & Stamping Basket -- courtesy of Close To My Heart consultant Cinde Apuzzo.

Cat’s Meow Gift Basket filled with feline supplies -- donated by family.

Disney Scrapbooking Basketdonated by family.

Doggone Delightful Gift Basket with canine supplies – donated by family.

Gardener’s Basket for those wishing to grow greener thumbs -- donated by family.

Gift of Literacy & Music Gift Basket Gift of Literacy & Music Gift Basket containing a collection of CDs by composer-pianist Cole Broderick and signed copies of Deadlines, Headlines & Porcupines: The Laugh Lines Behind the Bylines by Ann Hauprich and Ballston Spa: Legacies Unlimited by Ann Hauprich and photographer Antonio Bucca. The basket also includes a gift certificate for photography services courtesy of Antonio Bucca, an autographed copy of Nate the Great & The Hungry Book Club illustrated by village native Jody Wheeler and an old-fashioned wooden toy crafted by History Consultant Maurice “Christopher” Morley who has been carving a legacy of caring and sharing in Ballston Spa for 88 years. – Donated by Antonio Bucca, Cole Broderick, Ann Hauprich, Chris Morley and Jody Wheeler.

Gift of Scrapbooking for All Seasons Gift Basket -- donated by family.

Girlie-Girl Basket perfect for pre-teens -- donated by family.

Pampered Chef Gift Basket (www.pamperedchef.com) -- donated by consultant Paulette Tremblay.

Picnic Basket for Two
Comes with plates, cups, wine, crackers, etc. donated by family.

Residents at River Ridge Living Center in Amsterdam (www.riverridgelc.com) have donated a special gift basket -- which will include a bird’s nest that they crafted.

School Supplies Basket that includes a hole puncher, composition notebooks, crayons, glue, markers, pens, pencils, a stapler and other back-to-school supplies -- donated by family.

Vodka Basket
Includes two bottles of mixers donated by family.

Wine Basket Donated by Sandy McDonald, Donna Peterson & Amanda Montenieri.

Yarn Baskets One basket will include eight skeins of yarn and a set of knitting needles; a second will contain 10 skeins of yarn and a set of crochet hooks -- donated by family.


GIFT CERTIFICATES
& SPECIAL SERVICES


A gift certificate to Crossgates Mall (www.shopcrossgates.com) -- donated by Virginia Havens.

A $50 gift certificate to Caliber Canines (www.calibercanines.com) -- donated by Tara Baggerman.

A $200 gift certificate to the Prime Restaurant at Saratoga National Golf Course on Union Avenue in Saratoga Springs (www.golfsaratoga.com) courtesy of Jane Quinlan

Country Plumber -- Free kitchen faucet and installation donated by Lee Colby.

Dinner for Four at the Assembly Restaurant on North Pearl Street in Albany – Donated by Robert and Becky Hanks.

Facial & Pedicure – donated by Cachet Hair Salon at 1766 Western Avenue in Guilderland.

Hand-painted plate and vase – donated by Denise Wright, teacher at Rensselaer High School.

Isn’t It Sweet Gift Certificate & Bag of Candy – Courtesy of Isn’t It Sweet on New Scotland Avenue near St. Peter’s Hospital.

Johnny Rockets -- www.johnnyrockets.com -- Two coupons each good for one hamburger, one order of fries and one soda.

Paintings by Nancy Murphy – Donation of two original works of art by the artist.

Pair of movie tickets with popcorn basket -- courtesy of family.

Philly Bar & Grill – $15 gift certificate – Courtesy of Philly Bar & Grill, Rt. 155 in Latham.

Picnic Basket for Two – Comes with plates, cups, crackers and wine – Donated by family.

Portrait Package from Tomorrow’s Yesterday (www.tomorrowsyesterdayphoto.com) -- includes sitting at Tomorrow’s Yesterday.

Set of three photo frames – donated by family.

Silpada Earrings – gold-tone with dangling wine glasses on them – donated by family.

Three gift certificates for two hours of Secondary Math Tutoring by a seasoned professional teacher who normally charges a fee of $35 per hour – donated by family.

Tiffany Smith artwork – Donated by the artist.

Two hours of weekend mowing/lawn work within 20 miles of Albany -- contributed by Shawn Alread.

Warren Tire Service Center in East Greenbush (www.warrendtiresvc.com) -- two oil change tickets donated by Gene Garhartt.

Wine rack and wine – donated by family.

Basket with hair products AND a $100 gift certificate for a haircut or color or other hair services. (spa services are excluded) Ambiance Salon and Day Spa - 635 New Loudon Rd, Latham,NY 12110 - Phone 782-7560 - owner; Cailyn McMahon.

$20 Gift Certificate donated by Carrabbas Italian Grill in Latham

$20 Gift Certificate donated by Bella Napoli bakery in Latham

$20 Gift Certificate donated by Roma Imports in Latham

$20 MC or VISA card (not sure which) donated by Stephanie Zapp

Movie Basket (a couple DVDs, movie tickets, candy, etc) donated by Cindy McLean

Dog Supplies Basket donated by Shaker Veterinary Hospital

$35 gift certificate from Bulls Head Inn in Cobleskill http://bullsheadny.com/

Extra special thanks go to Price Chopper in East Greenbush for the generous donation of a gift card as well as napkins and hot beverage cups and STAPLES in Latham for the printing discount that made it possible for us to produce promotional materials designed by Ann Hauprich (www.annhauprich.com) of Ballston Spa.

KINDLY NOTE:

The names of additional donors will be posted as donations are received between now and the May 1 benefit for Diane Shea. Thank you!

Adult admission to the fundraiser for our mother is $20 at the door or $17 in advance. Children under 12 are free.

DIRECTIONS:

Directions to Community Hose Fire Department

From North or West

1. I-90 E toward BOSTON.

2. Merge onto I-787 S toward ALBANY/RENSSELAER.

3. Take the US-9 S/US-20 E exit, EXIT 3A, toward RENSSELAER.

4. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto US-20 E/US-9 S/DUNN MEMORIAL BRIDGE. Continue to follow US-20 E/US-9 S. about 2.0 mi

5. Across the street from Kmart make a left onto Sherwood Ave. Firehouse is on the right about 3 houses from the corner

From East

I-90 W toward Albany/Buffalo

Take exit 9 and turn left onto Rt 4.

Go straight until you reach intersection of Rt 4 and Ft 9

Turn Right

Follow Rt 9 until light before K-Mart. (K-Mart will be on the left)

Turn Right onto Sherwood Ave.

Firehouse is a few doors down on the right.
 
   
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