Muscatine

Josh

The Muscatine Baseball Academy will be holding a trivia night and silent auction @the Moose Lodge Feb. 16th All 40 tables have been filled, but everyone is welcome to stop by and bid on the auction items. St. Ambrose Packages -
>>> Admission for one to the SAU summer girls or boys basketball camp, and
>>> an SAU basketball
>>> Admission for one to the SAU summer girls or boys basketball camp and an
>>> SAU basketball
>>> Admission for one to the SAU summer girls volleyball camp and an SAU
>>> stadium blanket
>>> Admission for one to the SAU summer girls volleyball camp and an SAU
>>> stadium blanket
>>>
>>> Musco Lighting Package - Musco will donate use of our suite for the Fri
>>> May 30th game, Quad-City River Bandits vs the Burlington Bees,
>>> including;
>>> - Suite 2, Admission for 16 (Suite Capacity)
>>> - Standard Food package
>>> 2 cases of beverages
>>> Hot Dogs, Chips, Popcorn, Veggie Tray and Cheese Tray
>>> (Anything in addition to this package will be the responsibility of
>>> those attending)
>>> - Fireworks following the game
>>> - Estimated value of this package $900
>>>
>>> Quad City River Bandits Package - The Quad-Cities River Bandits
>>> organization, have donated the use of a suite, including;
>>> - Admission for 12 (Suite Capacity)
>>> - Choice of any available regular season game, Sunday thru Thursday
>>> - Estimated value of this package $500
>>> - All Food and Beverage will be the responsibility of those attending
>>>
>>> Nate Kaeding Autographed Football - Personally autographed football from
>>> former University of Iowa and current San Diego Charger kicker Nate
>>> Kaeding. Donated by Krieger Motors.
>>>
>>> Muskie Baseball Items - Various Muskie baseball items will be auctioned
>>> off.
>>>
>>> Hon Chair - Treat yourself to this great chair for your home office from
>>> the latest line of Hon furniture. Estimated value $800
>>>
>>> Iowa Baseball Package - This package includes 2 Iowa Baseball coaching
>>> shirts/golf shirts and an Iowa Baseball hat.
>>>
>>> Complete car detailing package donated by Krieger Motors - Estimated
>>> value - over $150
>>>
>>> Oliver Super 99 Collectible Tractor from the Franklin Mint. - This is
>>> for all the tractor collectors out there, so spread the word...Estimated
>>> value $135
>>>
>>> Pro Hair Designs Spa Day Package - This is a day at the spa package -
>>> more details to follow... Value: $175
>>>
>>> Iowa vs. Illinois Basketball Tickets (4) - These tickets were donated by
>>> First National Bank. The game will be held in Iowa City on either
>>> Saturday March 1st or Sunday March 2nd.
>>>
>>> Ipod Shuffle - Donated by Krieger Motors - Estimated value $75
>>>
>>> Baseball Tickets - Four tickets to the Milwaukee Brewers vs. St Louis
>>> Cardinals - still waiting on the date for this
>>>
>>> Golf Lesson Package - this includes 3 golf lessons from Geneva Country
>>> Club Golf Professional Steve Hutton - to be used before August 31,
>>> 2008 - Total value $120
>>>
>>> The Pro Hair Designs Spa Package includes: Spa Pedicure, Facial,
>>> Aromatherapy Massage and Parrafin Manicure
>>>
>>> Summer Sunscreen Basket of Arbonne International Products - This basket,
>>> donated by Vicki Jones will include various sunscreen products perfect
>>> for all the trips to the ball park. Total value $84
>>>
>>> Complete Auto Detail - donated by Toyota of Muscatine - Total value
>>> $139.95
>>>
>>> Win a Nintendo Wii - the hottest game system on the market. We will be
>>> raffling off chances to win a Wii for $10 per ticket!!!
>>>
>>> Just like before, please feel free to pass this on to anyone that might
>>> be interested...

All money raised will go directly to Josh and his family. Josh is the MHS High School freshmen baseball coach. I've heard that someone in Durant may also be organizing a benefit for the family.

Fundraiser's/benefits.

There are several things being planned for Josh and his family. This Friday there is the highschool cake auction and the booster club has ok'd that they auction off a cake and donate the money to Josh and his family. Donations are being excepted by Chris Nienhaus at the MHS office if anyone would like to donate. There is also an upcoming Pizza Ranch night, and a benefit is being put together. It's great to see this town pulling together for this family in this very hard time. Keep praying for this family as they get through this very difficult time.

Kudos to the businesses!

I've been involved in a few benefits. They get many requests for help throughout the year.
A lot of us have altrustic ideas, help a person or family in need. Many go for the goodies. Either way, it's a win/win situation.
It is hard to accept charity from others for many of us. Seeing our support system get something for coming & showing support is gratifying.
The businesses that care enough to show support need to hear from us how very much we appreciate them. I know...they get some advertisement out of it & they should. I'd like to say to all businesses that are helping Josh & that have helped many, many others in our community...THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART.