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EKNAPP Medical Center
1401 East Eighth Street • Weslaco, Texas 78596 • 956/968-8567
October 13, 1999 • Page 3
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assembly. (Hill-Rom, Bulverde)
88. MOUTH WATERING TREATS
wrapped in a large basket. (Imelda’s
I Creations, Donna)
1 89. VACUUM CLEANER. Limited Edition
Eureka Powerline with Micron Filter System.
Built In accessories, instant attachment clean-
ing, built in motor fan protection and
ergonomic back saver handle. (Jano’s
Superstores, Weslaco)
90. TALAVERA tile topped concrete bench.
Perfect for patio or porch. (Menchaca Saltillo
Tile, Weslaco)
91. THREE WOMEN. 41”x34” matted and
framed print. (Anonymous)
92. PELICAN on piling. Matted original
) painting. (Anonymous)
93. FARM WINTER. Large original oil.
Framed. (Estate of Clyde T. Gallinger,
Weslaco)
94. “FLAG AND FRIENDS”. 16”xlO”
detailed pencil drawing of four, white-tailed
deer. Donor used a David Welling photo for
inspiration. (Artist Evy Gillum, Weslaco)
95. PALM TREES. Original watercolor by
California artist, Charlotte Zinn. Triple matted
and framed in white. 16”x20”. (Evy & Bill
) Gillum, Weslaco)
96. LAKE & PALMS. Framed original
acrylic painting. 26”x22”. (Artist Verda
Godding, Weslaco)
97. SANDY BEACH. Matted and framed
original acrylic painting. 26”x22”. (Artist
Verda Godding, Weslaco)
98. “INDIAN POTS”. Framed print from an
original oil by donor. (Artist John Haden,
Weslaco)
99. ‘COTTONTAIL RABBIT”. Hand
water colored print by the artist. 4/50.
(Artwork by Darius Herold, Weslaco)
100. “LA COCINA”. Matted and framed
photograph of an old kitchen found in the
ruins of Old Guerrero. Signed by photograph-
er, Glenn Housley. (Mr. & Mrs. Glenn
Housley, Weslaco)
101. THE CHURCH. A framed photograph
taken and signed by Glenn Housley in Old
Guerrero. (Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Housley,
Weslaco)
102. ARC HES. A framed photograph taken
and signed by Glenn Housley in Old
Guerrero. (Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Housley,
Weslaco)
103. ARCH LABYRINTH. Architectural
touches in the ruins of Old Guerrero make for
a stunning photograph taken and signed by
Glenn Housley in Old Guerrero. (Mr. & Mrs.
Glenn Housley, Weslaco)
104. VALLEY PALMS. Original watercolor.
Framed. (June Long, Artist, Alamo)
105. “MAJESTIC REFLECTIONS”.
22”xl6” gold rimmed, oval mirror painted
with acrylics. Mountain scene reflected on a
lake. (Artist Jessica Faith Seils, Brownwood)
106. BAMBOO. Large 61”x49” painting in
greens and golds. (Anonymous)
107. DUCK print with 1988 stamp matted
and framed together. (Weslaco Ducks
Unlimited, Weslaco)
108. “LA LOMITA”. Stoneware sculpture
hand crafted of the mission church located in 166. TRAY of eucalyptus wood.
Mission, Texas. By Artist Ann Greene. Approximately 5” diameter. Hand crafted.
(Turning Point Studio, Port Isabel)
109. COVERED JAR hand crafted in Athel
I wood. (Herb & Betty Dean, Weslaco)
110. “JESUS” plaque made of huisache.
Hand crafted by Herb Dean. (Herb & Betty
Dean, Weslaco)
111. “TEXAS” cutout made from mango
wood perches on a peach wood base. Small.
Hand crafted by Herb Dean. (Herb & Betty
Dean, Weslaco)
112. FLAMINGOS. Silhouette made of sas-
safras wood. Hand crafted by Herb Dean.
(Herb & Betty Dean, Weslaco)
113. ELK. Silhouette made of sycamore
wood. Hand crafted by Herb Dean. (Herb &
b Betty Dean, Weslaco)
" 114. AZURITE coating. Deep blue.
(Datascope, San Antonio)
115. TRILOBITE FOSSIL. (Datascope, San
Antonio)
116. ARKANSAS CRYSTAL. Large, single
crystal. (Datascope, San Antonio)
117. FLUORITE CRYSTAL. Square shapes.
Purple tint. (Datascope, San Antonio)
118. SMALL CUBE of purple fluorite with
black mica. (Datascope, San Antonio)
j 119. TETRAHEDRITE CRYSTAL with
pyrite. Mini crystals. (Datascope, San
Antonio)
120. COPPER ORE. 99% pure. From the
Michigan area. (Datascope, San Antonio)
1 121. ARGONITE. Quartz like formation.
Rust colored with blunt top. (Datascope, San
Antonio)
122. RUST ARGONITE. Quartz like forma-
tion. Blunt top. (Datascope, San Antonio)
123. PYRITE and hematite specimen.
(Datascope, San Antonio)
124. AMETHYST crystal formation. Comes
I with wooden display stand. (Datascope, San
Antonio)
125. FOSSILIZED AMMONITE. Snail like
animal from the Sahara desert in Morocco.
Approximately 350,000,000 years old.
(Anonymous)
126. FRAGMENTED JASPER. From
Africa. Cut and polished. (Anonymous)
127. LARGE CUBE PYRITE. (Anonymous)
128. PETRIFIED FERN stalk. From
Oklahoma. (Anonymous)
1 129. SAND DOLLAR. Fossilized specimen
from Baja Mexico. Approximately 13,000,000
years old. (Anonymous)
130. FOSSILIZED ORTHOCERAS.
Prehistoric squid family. From the Sahara
Desert in Morocco. (Anonymous)
131. RUSS BERRIE golf themed frame for
4”x6” photo. Hand painted. (Mid Valley
Office Supplies & Art Center, Weslaco)
132. AMMONITE. Snail family fossil.
(Physio Control, San Antonio)
133. TIGER EYE polished ball. (Physio
| Control, San Antonio)
1 134. CLAY & QUARTZ polished geode.
(Physio Control, San Antonio)
135. BLACK QUARTZ. (Physio Control,
San Antonio)
136. CALCITE CRYSTALS on Fluorite.
Coral like. (Physio Control, San Antonio)
137. BLUE SODALITE polished to an egg
shape. (Physio Control, San Antonio)
138. PURPLE FLUORITE. (Physio Control,
San Antonio)
139. FLUORITE. Deep purple to black crys-
tals. (Physio Control, San Antonio)
140. BRAZILIAN GEODE cut and polished.
(Physio Control, San Antonio)
141. FOSSILIZED trilobite. (Physio Control,
San Antonio)
142. LARGE AMMONITE plate. 4 snails and
a single squid fossil. (Anonymous)
143. FERN LEAF fossilized in slate.
(Anonymous)
144. TIGER IRON. Cut and polished on one
side. Approximately 2.5”x6”. (Anonymous)
145. FOSSILIZED BIVALVE with pyrite
coating. 2 clam set. (Anonymous)
146. GREEN CALCITE from Mexico.
(Anonymous)
147. POLISHED ammonite fossil bed slice.
(Anonymous)
148. AMBER COLORED QUARTZ.
(Anonymous)
149. BLACK TOURMALINE. Crystalline sil-
icate. (Anonymous)
150. QUARTZ GEODE. Green edge with
clear quartz center. (Anonymous)
151. FOSSILIZED SNAIL. Approximately 9”
in diameter. (Anonymous)
152. YARD ART. A large watering can deco-
rated with “Welcome”. Also includes a bird
house with 4 pegs to use for a mug or key
holder. (The Creative Crafters, McAllen)
153. SOLID WALNUT hinged box with
velour lining and laser engraved design on lid.
Includes brass plate and up to 50 characters of
engraving. Please have engraving done before
Harvest Night 2000. Elegant gift for yourself or
someone special. (Valley Trophies, Weslaco)
154. HARVEST CAT three feet tall. Comes
with a box of treats. (Rolando & Maria Zavala,
Weslaco)
155. FERTILIZER. Green Light 5 lb. Double
Duty Rose & Flower Care 6-10-4 with sys-
temic. Green Light Super Bloom 12-55-6 with
10% chelated iron. May be used in hose end
fertilizer sprayers. (Anonymous)
156. SILK ARRANGEMENT. (Jenks Flowers
& Gifts, Weslaco)
157. SAGO PALMS. Two each in 30 gallon
pots. Donor picks up at nursery. (Southern
Nurseries, Donna)
158. CITRUS TREES. You choose six grape-
fruit and/or orange trees. Please pick up before
December 31, 1999. (Anonymous)
159. GREEN PLANT. (Weslaco Floral)
160. DEPRESSION GLASS reproductions. 4
small, clear goblets. (Anonymous)
161. AMAZINGLY tiny chalice only 1-3/16”
high with 3 rings on the stem. Hand crafted of
calamondin wood. (Herb & Betty Dean,
Weslaco)
162. CHALICE of monkey pod wood with 9
rings. All from one piece of wood! Hand craft-
ed. (Herb & Betty Dean, Weslaco)
163. ORANGE WOOD bowl. 3” in diameter.
Hand crafted. (Herb & Betty Dean, Weslaco)
164. ANAQUA vase or pencil holder approxi-
mately 3.75” high. Hand crafted. (Herb & Betty
Dean, Weslaco)
165. UTENSIL BOWL of wild olive wood. 4”
high. Hand crafted. (Herb & Betty Dean,
Weslaco)
(Herb & Betty Dean, Weslaco)
167. VASE of anaqua wood. 8” tall. Hand
crafted. (Herb & Betty Dean, Weslaco)
168. BOWL of laminated granjeno, tepehuaje,
coyotillo, anaqua, Russian olive and brasil
woods. 8.5” in diameter. Hand crafted. (Herb &
Betty Dean, Weslaco)
169. LAMINATED WOOD BOWL. 7.5”
diameter. Made of hibiscus, bottlebrush, wild
oak, gum, orclud, water oak, mesquite, black
willow, avocado, Japanese yew, Norfolk pine,
magnolia, anaqua and peach woods. Hand
crafted. (Herb & Betty Dean, Weslaco)
170. GOBLET of magnolia wood. 5.75” high.
Hand crafted. (Herb & Betty Dean, Weslaco)
213. VAVOOM shampoo, conditioner and hair
171. COLOMBIAN #1. Hardwood collapsible spray. (Style Master Barber Shop, Weslaco)
bowl/wall decoration. (Anonymous)
172. COLOMBIAN #2. Hardwood collapsible
bowl/wall decoration. (Anonymous)
173. ESPRESSO coffee/cappuccino machine
by Krups. (Hill-Rom, Bulverde)
174. T-FAL MULTI-GRILL. Nonstick grill
or griddle. (Hill-Rom, Bulverde)
175. COUNTER TOP OVEN by Black &
Decker. Bakes, broils and roasts. 3 quart
capacity. Nonstick interior (NCO Group,
Aurora, Colorado)
176. ROASTER OVEN by Hamilton Beach.
18 quart. Removable pan, enamel on steel inte-
rior. 2 year warranty. (NCO Group, Aurora,
Colorado)
177. RICE COOKER and food steamer by
Aroma. With two cooking pots. (NCO Group,
Aurora, Colorado)
178. SAFETY FRYER. T-Fal super clean with
removable nonstick-pot. Has viewing window
and accurate thermostat control. (NCO Group,
Aurora, Colorado)
179. STEAM IRON. T-Fal Ultraglide. With a
10 year warranty on the soleplate. (NCO
Group, Aurora, Colorado)
180. SONGS OF IRELAND ceramic decanter.
Old Fitzgerald Collection Gallery. (Saenz
Rodriguez & Associates, Dallas)
181. SIMMONS BINOCULARS. 10x50, cen
ter focus. Black nylon case. (Anonymous)
182. “LITTLE BIGMOUTH” hunting and
range bag by Gerber Gear. 600 denier nylon
with mossy oak camouflage fabric patter.
(Anonymous)
183. NINTENDO 64 Star Wars limited edition
set includes Star Wars game. Also comes with
one additional Sharkpad Pro 64 Controller and
NFL Blitz 2000 game. (Credit Recovery
Consultants Inc., San Antonio)
184. SIGHTSEEING flight for three people.
One hour flight. (Bob McCreery Aviation Co.,
McAllen)
185. GOLD BELT karate program for four
months. New students only. (Borowitz Black
Belt Academy, Weslaco)
186. ONE NIGHT STAY for up to four peo-
ple. King size bed or two doubles. In room
microwave and refrigerator. Motel has swim-
ming pool and hot tub. Includes continental
breakfast. Use by Dec. 15, 1999. Based on
availability. Reservations required. (Holiday
Inn Express, Weslaco)
187. KARATE lessons for one month. Includes
uniform and t-shirt. (Mid Valley Karate
Academy, Mercedes)
188. DART BOARD by Halex. Electronic
board allows up to 8 players at a time. (Nth
Systems Inc., San Antonio)
189. INFLATABLE family pool. 2’ wall, 10’
diameter. Nylon cover and twin floor drain.
(NCO Group, Aurora, Colorado)
190. UP TO FOUR PEOPLE to stay one
night. King size bed or two doubles. In room
microwave and refrigerator. Motel has swim-
ming pool and hot tub. Includes continental
breakfast. Use by Dec. 15,1999. Based on
availability. Reservations required. (Ramada
Limited, South Padre Island)
191. PERSONAL TRAINING. Two months
of Personal Best-Personal Training member-
ships. Includes two month membership to
Weslaco Fitness Center with 3 personal training
sessions per week. All personal training ses-
sions are by appointment. New members only.
Please begin by February 1,2000. (Personal
Best-Personal Training, Weslaco)
192. CHRISTMAS HOUSE tour for 10 peo-
ple. Must use before March 31, 2000. Call for
reservations. Tour displays are different every
year! (Santa’s Texas Workshop & The
Christmas House, Falfurrias)
193. SPA PACKAGE. You deserve to pamper
yourself! Deep pore cleansing facial, full body
exfoliation, 1/2 hour massage, hand paraffin
and pedicure. Use within 6 months please. (The
Spa at the Sunset, South Padre Island)
194. TROPIC TAN. One year unlimited mem-
bership. New members only. All visits by
appointment. Please begin by February 1, 2000.
(Tropic Tan, Weslaco)
195. PEST CONTROL. State of the art device
drives rodents or insects away electronically.
Harmless to humans and most pets. (Mrs.
Estella G. Aguilar, Weslaco)
196. WILDFLOWER print throw. (Bri Maries
Gifts, Etc., Weslaco)
197. TURKEY SERVER in pewter and wood.
(Mr. & Mrs. C. Cavazos, Weslaco)
198. CLOCK. Whimsical face on hand crafted,
maple wood clock says “Who Cares”. Battery
operated. (Herb & Betty Dean, Weslaco)
199. FORK and spoon set hand crafted of
ornamental fig wood. (Herb & Betty Dean,
Weslaco)
200. GAVEL hand crafted of wild olive wood.
(Herb & Betty Dean, Weslaco)
201. PEN or pencil holder of Norfolk pine
wood. (Herb & Betty Dean, Weslaco)
202. CARDS. Five original photonote cards
from the “Memories of Guerrero Viejo” series.
Envelopes included. (Allie Haden, Weslaco)
203. CUSTOM EAR PLUGS. Great for the
hunter or person who works in a noisy environ-
ment. Come to the Weslaco office twice for fit-
tings. (Hearing Aids Inc., Weslaco)
204. BIOLAGE hair care products includes
hydrating shampoo, detangler/conditioner,
spritz, and gelee. Includes shampoo, cut and
blowdry. (Hair Heaven Salon, Weslaco)
205. MANICURE, facial, pedicure and paraf-
fin treatment for hands and feet. Please make
appointment before the end of December.
(Hair Trix High Tech Salon, Weslaco)
206. WALKER. Folds by pressing button in
the middle of the frame. Adjusts for height.
(Medical Arts Pharmacy, Weslaco)
| 207. CONTACTS. Daily wear, clear contact
lenses. Includes eye exam. (Mid Valley Optical,
Weslaco) .
208. BODY FAT MONITOR and scale by
Tanita. Digital readout. Memory for two users.
(NCO Group, Aurora, Colorado)
209. SHOP VAC brand of wet/dry vacuum. 6’
hose, 2 extensions, 20 gallon capacity and 4-
wheel base. (NCO Group, Aurora, Colorado)
210. CORDLESS TELEPHONE. 900 mhz,
40 channel auto scanning. 3 one touch and 9
two touch speed dials. 7 day standby battery
life. (Osment’s Appliance, McAllen)
211. TRUCK CLUB. Protect your vehicle.
(Pep Boys, Weslaco)
212. RE-BLUE firearm of your choice. (Stokes
Gun Repair, Weslaco)
214. MATRIX Amplify products including
shampoo, conditioner, root lifter, liquid gel and
hair spray. (Sulema’s Hair Designs, Weslaco)
215. SHOPPING tote with wheels. (Mr. &
Mrs. Tomas Yanez and Family, Weslaco)
216. BAND SAW by Ryobi. 9”, 1/3 horsepow-
er, cast aluminum table and miter gauge. 1/8”
to 3/8” blade capacity. 2850 SFIM speed, table
top model. (Dade International, San Antonio)
217. BENCH GRINDER 6” Thin-Line with
light by Delta. Includes tool rests, eye shields,
spark deflectors, medium and coarse grinding
wheels. 1/3 horsepower, 120 volt motor. (Dade
International, San Antonio)
218. ROTO ZIP SPIRAL SAW. Cuts wood,
fiberglass, plastic and ceramic tile! 30,000
RPM, 10’ cord, 120 volt. (Anonymous)
219. HARD WOOD LEVEL. 6’, I beam con-
tractor level. (Anonymous)
220. TABLE TOP DRILL PRESS by Delta.
8”. Five speed, tilt-table with ledges and slots.
(Anonymous) '
221. LEVEL. 48” level by Johnson Tool in
brass bound mahogany. (Grainger, McAllen)
222. FOLDING TRUCK RAMP. Two each
aluminum ramps. 500 lb. capacity. 6’-7” long x
12” wide. (NCO Group, Aurora, Colorado)
223. VERSA LADDER. Folding ladder, 13’.
(NCO Group, Aurora, Colorado)
224. ROLLER JACK. 3.5 ton with easy up
pedal with s.u.v. adapter. (NCO Group, Aurora,
Colorado) ■
225. JACK STANDS. One pair, 7000 pound
capacity. Self locking, steel construction. (NCO
Group, Aurora, Colorado)
226. CREEPER/SEAT SET. Two piece set for
rolling under car, etc. (NCO Group, Aurora, J
Colorado)
227. DRILL/SCREWDRIVING set with case.
With 119 pieces. (NCO Group, Aurora,
Colorado)
228. STEP LADDER by Keller. 8’, Type 1,
rated for 250 pounds. Fiberglass and aluminum.
(NCO Group, Aurora, Colorado)
229. GORILLA bar set. Three piece pry bar
set. (NCO Group, Aurora, Colorado)
230. MULTIFUNCTION WRENCH.
i (O’Reilly Auto Parts, Weslaco)
231. PEANUT BRITTLE. One gallon of Mrs.
Annie’s. The best peanut brittle ever! (Margo’s
Corner, Weslaco)
232. PRIME RIB DINNER for four. Includes
coffee, tea, salad, entree and dessert. (Cafe
Picasso, Weslaco)
233. HOT PICKLES #1. The best spicy pick-
les ever. A tradition and must at KMC board
meetings. (Knapp Medical Center Nutrition
276. BUCK TITANIUM folding knife. 3.75”
blade, black cordura sheath. (Anonymous)
277. FLICK-IT serrated blade knife by Buck.
Belt clip .(Anonymous)
278. BRONCO knife by Buck. 3 blades with
wood and metal handle. (Anonymous)
279. PATHFINDER Buck knife .5” blade with
black & chrome handle. Leather sheath.
(Anonymous)
280. ZIPPER Buck knife. Rubberized & brass
handle. Cordura Sheath. (Anonymous)
281. FOLDING HUNTER Buck knife. Wood
& brass handle. Leather sheath. (Anonymous)
282. MENTOR Buck knife. 5.5” bead-blasted
blade. Thermoplastic sheath. (Anonymous)
283. BUCK ZIPPER knife with 4.25” satin
finish blade and wood-grain & brass handle.
Leather sheath. (Anonymous)
284. BUCKTOOL with cordura sheath.
Needle-nose pliers, 3 slotted screwdrivers, can
opener, 2 phillips head screwdrivers, serrated
Services Department).
234. HOT PICKLES #2. The best spicy pick-
les ever. A tradition and must at KMC board
meetings. (Knapp Medical Center Nutrition
Services Department).
235. LUNCH for six people. Includes drinks.
Reservations appreciated. (Pigeon House
Antiques & Gifts, Weslaco)
236. TOMATOES & CHILIES #1. Six 12
packs of Rio Valley diced. Yummy for cheese
dip or putting a little extra kick in main dishes.
(Rio Valley Canning Company, Donna)
237. TOMATOES & CHILIES #2. Six 12
packs of Rio Valley diced. Yummy for cheese
dip or putting a little extra kick in main dishes.
(Rio Valley Canning Company, Donna)
238. TOMATOES & CHILIES #3. Six 12
packs of Rio Valley diced. Yummy for cheese
dip or putting a little extra kick in main dishes.
(Rio Valley Canning Company, Donna)
239. TOMATOES & CHILIES #4. Six 12
packs of Rio Valley diced. Yummy for cheese blade, file/chisel, wirecutter, etc. (Anonymous)
dip or putting a little extra kick in main dishes. 285. CHRISTMAS wreath. (Ramirez Family,
(Rio Valley Canning Company, Donna) Mercedes)
240. TOMATOES & CHILIES #5. Six 12 286. ORIGNAL SERIGRAPH. Triple matted
packs of Rio Valley diced. Yummy for cheese framed “Mostar” by artist Carl Mohner.
dip or putting a little extra kick in main dishes. (Orange Hill Studio Inc., McAllen)
(Rio Valley Canning Company, Donna) 287. VIOLIN DREAMS. 18-1/2" x 21" origi-
241. RIB EYE STEAKS. Twelve 8 ounce nal color etching double matted and framed by
steaks. (Robert’s Redi-Cut Meats and Pit artist Wilma Langhamer. (Orange Hill Studio
Barbeque, Mercedes) Inc., McAllen)
242. DELICIOUS gourmet cookies in a beau- 288. FALL COLORS in this dried flower and
tiful basket. Six dozen homemade cookies and silk arrangement. (Mid Valley Florist,
other goodies. (Stephany Wiley, Weslaco) Mercedes)
243. BRIGHT LIME green, square stones set 289. CHARCOAL PORTRAIT of child or
in sterling silver. Clip earrings. (Anonymous) adult. Call 565-277 for appointment. (Mrs.
244. STETSON HAT. 4x Rancher in Silver Virginia Luten Bazar)
Belly color. (Boots ‘N Jeans, Weslaco) 290. MOTHER OF PEARL. 30” necklace
245. COBALT freshwater pearls with 14K with matching dangle pierced earrings. (KGTC
gold clasp. Single 17” strand. (Cisneros Fine Klein Gray Trading Company, Weslaco)
Jewelry, Weslaco) 291. “MARTHA”. A Daddy’s figurine keep-
246. HEART pendant with butterfly cutout. sake doll. She sits on her box resembling an old
Wear or hang in your window or on your trunk resting from her gardening. Molded in
Christmas tree. Hand crafted of Japanese Yew resin. (KGTC Klein Gray Trading Company,
wood. (Betty & Herb Dean, Weslaco) Weslaco)
247. TEXAS pendant of peach wood. Wear or 292. “LEXIE”. One of 26 Daddy’s Babies,
hang in your window or on your Christmas Reproduced from an original by Artist Julie
tree. Hand crafted. (Betty & Herb Dean, Allen. 5” tall and molded in resin with move-
Weslaco) able arms and legs. (KGTC Klein Gray Trading
248. CHOCOLATE SUEDE drawstring hand- Company, Weslaco)
bag by ViVa. (Joe Brand of McAllen)
249. MILIFIORI pink star with blue tips rests
on a sterling silver moon. Pendant comes with
18” sterling silver chain. (Nth Systems Inc.,
San Antonio)
250. MALACHITE & lapis set in a 2.5” long
sterling silver cross. Pendant comes with 24”
sterling silver chain made in Italy. (Nth
Systems Inc., San Antonio)
251. BARRETTE. 3” .925 silver in ornate,
antique finish. (Nth Systems Inc., San Antonio)
252. ANTIQUE SILVER finish updates this
.925 silver hair barrette. (Nth Systems Inc., San
Antonio)
253. PERIDOT and amethyst colored stones
| set in an antique silver and gold accented slide.
Slide comes on 18” silver collar. Clip earrings
match the slide. (Nth Systems Inc., San
| Antonio)
254. DISCO BALL slide and matching pierced
| earrings in sterling silver. Slide comes on 16”
sterling silver chain. (Nth Systems Inc., San
Antonio)
255. PEARLS accent these 3/4” sterling silver
dangle earrings. For pierced ears. (Nth Systems
| Inc., San Antonio)
j 256. TEACHER’S VEST. Hand crafted in
100% black felt polyester. Size medium.
Appliques of crayons, an apple, a pencil, etc.
Hand wash. (Joy Bangles, McAllen)
257. TINY SILVER and multicolored stone
beads in a 7” bracelet and 18” necklace.
Matching drop earrings have one silver bead
and one cobalt blue bead. For pierced ears.
(The Silver Junction, Los Fresnos)
258. JUGRAN classy black quartz watch for a
gentleman. (Stinnett Jewelry, Weslaco)
259. MONET set. Ruby and crystal colored
stones set in gold tone necklace and pierced
earrings. Perfect for holiday parties. (Mrs. Jim
Tribble, Weslaco)
260. RAGGEDY SUE. Doll wears a green
dress in a rosebud print with contrasting pan-
taloons, apron and pillow. Hand crafted by
donor. (Evy Gillum, Weslaco)
261. “TEDDY BEAR” hand quilted wall
hanging. 52”x42”. Machine washable in warm
water. (Heritage Quilters of Weslaco)
| 262. “SUN BONNET SUE” hand quilted wall
hanging. 33”x36”. Hand wash in warm water.
(Heritage Quilters of Weslaco)
263.1999 TEENIE BEANIES. Set of 12. (Mr.
& Mrs. Don McDaniel, Weslaco)
264. TEENIE BEARS. Set of 4 Teenie Beanie
International Bears. (Mr. & Mrs. Don
McDaniel, Weslaco)
265. BEANIE BABY BEARS. Set of 10
including Princess, Erin, Fuzz, Fortune, Peace,
Valentina, Kicks, 1999 Signature Bear,
Millennium and Hope. All in protective
Plexiglas cases with tag protectors. (Mr. & Mrs.
Don McDaniel, Weslaco)
266. BACKPACK. Large Colombian backpack
with padded back Durable high grade, oil
soaked leather offers a high degree of scratch
resistance and waterproofing. (Retail Concepts,
Torrance, California)
267. BABY BLANKET hand crocheted in pas-
tel colors of white, green and yellow. 33"x33".
(Elizabeth Seibert, Ferris)
268. “WEENIE” #1. Retired Ty Beanie Baby
dachshund. Birthday 7-20-95. Fourth genera-
tion tag. (Anonymous)
269. “WEENIE” #2. Retired Ty Beanie Baby
dachshund. Birthday 7-20-95. Fourth genera-
tion tag. (Anonymous)
270. “WEENIE” #3. Retired Ty Beanie Baby
dachshund. Birthday 7-20-95 Fourth generation
tag. (Anonymous)
■ 271. “WEENIE” #4. Retired Ty Beanie Baby
dachshund. Birthday 7-20-95. Fourth genera-
tion tag. (Anonymous)
| 272. “WEENIE” #5. Retired Ty Beanie Baby
dachshund. Birthday 7-20-95. Fourth genera-
tion tag. (Anonymous)
: 273. BIRTHDAY PARTY for 10 kids at any
Wendy’s Valleywide. Includes balloons, cake,
kid’s meals, drinks and Frosties! Use before
| June 1, 2000. (Wendy’s Valley wide)
274. OLD FASHION LADY. Doll is 15” tall
Her hat is adorned with flowers and matches
her purse. (Opal L. White, Donna)
275. FISHLOCKER folding knife by Buck.
; 5.25” blade, 6” nylon lanyard. (Anonymous)
293. ANGEL DOLL hanging ornament by
Daddy’s. (KGTC Klein Gray Trading
Company, Weslaco)
294. “HEART” pendant cutout of mesquite
wood. (Betty & Herb Dean, Weslaco)
295. TWO ADMISSION TICKETS to the
University of Texas Pan American Theater for
the 2000-2001 season. (University Theatre,
Edinburg)
296. CITIZEN lady’s gold tone wrist watch,
(the Gold Connection, Weslaco)
297. FIRE ANT killer. Twelve 8 oz. bottles.
Organic. (Anonymous)
298. BRIGHTON Avedon silver and gold tone
rectangular earrings. (Bullrider Western Wear,
Harlingen)
299. WREATH. Large, beautiful Christmas
wreath with gold and mauve accents. (Minnie’s
Flower Shop, Donna)
300. ELESTIAL QUARTZ. Multiple, double
terminated specimen. (Anonymous)
301. CUSTOM mouse pad, you choose to use
a color photo, company logo, or your favorite
pet. (Moad Business Solutions & Quick Print,
Weslaco)
302. SHARP COLOR TV. 19”. Black case
with 181 channel tuner and EZ strap. 21 key
remote. (Don Brow Business Systems,
Harlingen)
303. GOURD DOLL. “La Campesina”. Hand
painted bottle neck dried gourd of peasant
women with flower shawl. Acrylic paint and
color pencils are used with polyurethane finish.
Unique. (Laura Lopez Cano, Pflugerville and
Anonymous)
304. BOWL GOURD. “Mi Jardin”. Hand
painted and cut-out hard shell gourd. Garden
scene with peasant women dancing around the
bowl. Acrylic paint and color pencils were
used to create this one of a kind art piece.
Polyurethane is applied to protect paint. (Laura
Lopez Cano, Pflugerville and Anonymous)
305. THE WILD THING PARTY CELLAR
at the Villa de Cortez is a perfect place for your
next special event. The basement can accom-
modate up to 125 people. Great for kids and/or
adult parties. Call to reserve the space, does not
include food or beverages. Please use within 1
year. December and New Year’s Eve & Day
excluded. (Villa de Cortez, Weslaco)
306. SEVENTY-FIVE yards of Floratam
grass. (Anonymous)
307. FISHING. Take a half day fishing excur-
sion out the Arroyo Colorado. Everything is
included, tackle, drinks, food, etc. (Anonymous)
308. BLUE upholstery shows off this Steelcase
leap chair. Features fully adjustable upper and
lower back, seat height-pneumatic, and pivot-
ing arms. (Jones and Cook Stationers,
McAllen)
309. ENJOY CHICKEN parmigiana dinners
for four with a liter of wine. (Cortino’s Italian
Restaurant, Mercedes)
310. “THE LITTLEST ANGEL” in crewel
on brocade material. (The Littlest Angel,
Donna)
311. PACO gift package for men. (Beall’s.
Weslaco)
312. LARGE PORCELAIN SANTA figurine.
(Kathleen Oneil, SAE. Russ Berne &
Company)
313. METAL sculpture of vintage helicopter.
(Margo’s Corner, Weslaco)
314. CELL PHONE. Samsung cellular phone
model SCH1000 with AC adapter and desk top
charger. (Anonymous)
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