Items, bidders sought for hospital fund-raiser
A silent auction currently is being held to raise funds for St. Luke Hospital.
The project started as a fund-raiser for the hospital by hospital and living center employees. The community has been invited to participate in the project.
Cheryl Connell, head ward clerk and chairman of the employee Christmas party committee, said more auction items are anticipated from employees and would welcome auction items from the community.
Anyone may place a written bid on a note card for the auction item Final bids will be placed Dec. 4 at the hospital employees' Christmas party.
"We are your community hospital," Connell said. "We want and encourage the community to participate."
Several baskets, wreaths, and holiday decorations are on display in the hospital lobby.
Baskets include a wilderness survival kettle with a roll of toilet paper, waterproof matches, rope, insect repellent, trail mix, poncho, hand sanitizer, blanket, rice, candy bar, and prepared food.
Also available for bids are a leather box centerpiece with white and gold poinsettias, greenery, and pine cones; two bottles of wine with two wine glasses, a sun catcher, candle, pretzels, and dip; a plaid, fleece throw blanket is in a basket with two Christmas mugs, hot chocolate, and two candles; wrapping paper, ribbon, tissue paper, scissors, tape, bows, bags, and name tags are in a decorative box for easy storage; and beer from around the world is in a basket with a German beer stein.
For children, there is a play basket with coloring books, watercolors, stickers, Etch-A-Sketch, jump rope, yo-yo, Play-Doh, Crayons, cards, candy, and gum.
Several green wreaths with decorative trim, an artificial Christmas tree with John Deere ornaments, a metal wall hanging, a wooden reindeer, a pillow with Santa Claus, and a handmade Christmas stocking also are on display.
Additional items will be added as received, Connell said. Duplicate items are welcomed.
For more information, contact Connell at (620)-382-2177.
