Tempe High Class '72 Reunion, 21-22 April 2017
THS 45 year Reunion Update and THANK YOU from Mesquite Beetle!
The Reunion was a fantastic success and I wanted to update the Mesquite Beetle Reunion Page to pass on the Winning Bidders for the Silent Auction. You'll find the winners listed below with the auction item. I really wanted to provide the names of all the Door Prize winners, but the number of wonderful gifts was unprecedented. So if you couldn't make it this year, rest assured you missed out on an incredible time.
On a personal note I want to thank all the people that worked so hard for over a year to making this reunion so successful and fun. Starting with Deb Renner and the Reunion Committee: Carol Harper, Doug and Jacque Fair, Anne Marquis McKeeman, Marianne Courter Randall, Lori Oltman Hostetler, Rick Dale, Randy Boles, and Pat Whelan. We all salute you for a job well done!
I also wanted to thank everyone for the wonderful compliments on my wood turnings donated by "Mesquite Beetle". Particularly those who won the auction pieces and door prizes. It was heartwarming to see the enthusiasm during the auction and spend a little time with each winner talking specifics about each piece. To a person, I knew each and every piece was going to a "Good Home" and I thoroughly enjoyed chatting with everyone. Again thanks so much for the kind words, I was truly touched.
On a personal note I want to thank all the people that worked so hard for over a year to making this reunion so successful and fun. Starting with Deb Renner and the Reunion Committee: Carol Harper, Doug and Jacque Fair, Anne Marquis McKeeman, Marianne Courter Randall, Lori Oltman Hostetler, Rick Dale, Randy Boles, and Pat Whelan. We all salute you for a job well done!
I also wanted to thank everyone for the wonderful compliments on my wood turnings donated by "Mesquite Beetle". Particularly those who won the auction pieces and door prizes. It was heartwarming to see the enthusiasm during the auction and spend a little time with each winner talking specifics about each piece. To a person, I knew each and every piece was going to a "Good Home" and I thoroughly enjoyed chatting with everyone. Again thanks so much for the kind words, I was truly touched.
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I also have a special thank you to Marianne and her good friend Lynn for the beautiful glasses with "Mesquite Beetle" etched on them. Miss Pam and I were very honored and moved.
What can I say about those that pitched in above and beyond the call to help make the time at the Casitas a blast for everyone. Special thanks to; Doug and Jacque, Chuck and Deana, Melba, Marianne, Gale...You made the mornings, evenings, and late late nights a hoot. |
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Tempe High School Class of '72 45 year Reunion Silent Auction
Funds raised by the Tempe High School Class of 1972 45 year Reunion Silent Auction will benefit the Tempe High School Buffalo Foundation. The Buffalo Foundation strives to celebrate and preserve the rich traditions and history of Tempe High School, to promote the educational and cultural activities of the students and alumni, and to encourage and support Tempe High Students.
"Mesquite Beetle" Wood Turnings for Silent Auction
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"Aztec Water Vessel" with natural edge in African Sumac, native to Arizona. The piece is 6.5"Wx6.0"H with many character inclusions. The brilliant pink and red shading comes from sun exposure.
Donated by: Mesquite Beetle Gallery Value: $225 Winning Bidder: Jim and Donna Frasier Chitla 
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"Sunrise Sunset" in African Sumac, native to Arizona. The piece is 5.5"Wx5.5"H with many character inclusions. The brilliant pink and red shading comes from sun exposure.
Donated by: Mesquite Beetle Gallery Value: $165 Winning Bidder: Carol Dillard Sparks 
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"Pot of Gold" in Mesquite, native to Arizona and harvested from the San Pedro River Valley. The piece is 5.0"Wx5.0"H with many inclusions.
Donated by: Mesquite Beetle Gallery Value: $185 Winning Bidder: Chuck and Deana Millanes 
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"Big Red Apple" Lidded Bowl in African Sumac and Red Heart. The piece is 6.0"Wx5.5"H. The brilliant pink and red shading comes from sun exposure.
Donated by: Mesquite Beetle Gallery Value: $135 Winning Bidder: Lynda Helmstadter Barber 
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"Who Let the Dog Out" in Mesquite, native to Arizona and harvested from the San Pedro River Valley. The piece is 9.0"Wx5.0"H with many unique inclusions.
Donated by: Mesquite Beetle Gallery Value: $230 Winning Bidder: Randy and Julie Boles 
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"Lava Cherry" hollowed vase in North Carolina Cherry Burl. The piece is 5.5"Wx5.5"H with many unique features including a heavy natural edge.
Donated by: Mesquite Beetle Gallery Value: $220 Winning Bidder: John and Tracy Lyons 
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"Noah's Ark" in Mesquite, native to Arizona and harvested from the San Pedro River Valley. The piece is 5.5"Wx4.5"H with many unique inclusions.
Donated by: Mesquite Beetle Gallery Value: $125 Winning Bidder: Theresa Varin 
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"Chocolate Fountain" Antique Pepper Mill in Mesquite, native to Arizona and harvested from the Bailey Ranch. The piece is 2.5"Wx8.5"H with many unique and see through inclusions.
Donated by: Mesquite Beetle Gallery Value: $145 Winning Bidder: John and Tracy Lyons 
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Additional Silent Auction Items
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Fighter Pilot Flight in RV7A Gift Certificate for a fighter pilot flight. Includes two days and nights free room and board with the Bailey's. Checkout YouTube Video and certificate for flight details. Now Let's Go Fly!
Donated by: Mesquite Beetle Retail Value: Priceless Winning Bidder: Anna Avechuco Buruato |
Wood Turning Weekend Gift Certificate for wood turning instruction (8 hrs) and includes completing an 8" Mesquite Pepper Mill and two days and nights free room and board at the Bailey's. Now Let's Turn Some Arizona Mesquite!
Donated by: Mesquite Beetle Retail Value: Priceless Winning Bidder: Lynda Helmstadter Barber |
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Kaibab Animal Hospital: One Basic Wellness Plan
Gift Certificate for Canine or Feline, nothing is too good for those adorable family pets. Donated by: Darren Wright, son of Kerry Ofenloch Wright Retail Value: Canine - $595.00.....Feline - $555.76 
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Central Barbecue in Memphis Certificate
Includes 2 lbs of pulled pork, 2 slabs of ribs, 16 oz sauce, 4 oz of rub. Award winning and rated Top 10 in South. Ships anywhere in the United States (That includes you too Shirley) Donated by: Carol Dillard Sparks Retail Value: $115 Winning Bidder: Gary "Beetle" and Pam Bailey |
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The Wedding or Ceremony of Your Choice
The Rev. Dr. Deborah Renner Hull will officiate one customized ceremony of your choice: a wedding, a recommitment of vows, a memorial service, or a baptism. Dr. Hull is ordained by the Universal Life Church Monastery and will create your ceremony to be unique and memorable. Donated by: Rev. Dr. Deb Renner Hull Retail Value: $300 (does not include expenses for travel or lodging outside the metro-Phoenix, Arizona area). |
Custom handmade Lap Blanket Designed and created by Valerie Smith Sepersky using Tempe High School T-shirts. So don't think of snuggling up without your old alma mater; King and Queen, Pom Pom and Cheer Teams, and Class Leaders (photos only of course).
Donated by: Valerie Smith Sepersky Gallery Value: Priceless Winning Bidder: Rick Dale |
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"Signatures in Hair" Salon Gift Basket An assortment of quality salon products to include Redken and L'anza for the discerning Glamour Girl ($200), Two gift certifications for Cut and Style ($75 each), Massage or Facial or Microdermabrasion ($60). Design and created Jacque Flanagan Fair, entrepreneur and owner of "Signatures in Hair".
Donated by: Jacque Flanagan Fair Total Retail Value: $410 Winning Bidder: Pam Bailey and Marianne Courter Randall |
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"Mesquite Beetle" Wood Turnings for Evening Dinner Door Prizes
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Five Custom Antique Copper Pepper Mills (1 per Drawing)
Left to Right: Arizona Mesquite; Arizona Mesquite with inclusions, African Sumac with inclusions; Arizona Mesquite with inclusions; and Arizona Mesquite with inclusions. Donated by: Mesquite Beetle Gallery Value: $65-$85 |
Four Custom Elegant Pens (1 per Drawing)
Left to Right: Gold Designer Twist in Big Leaf Maple Burl; Gold Cigar Style in Big Leaf Maple Burl; Copper Cigar Style in Cherry; and Copper Cigar Style in Ambrosia Maple. All pens hardened with a high gloss finish and use standard Cross or Parker refill cartridges. Donated by: Mesquite Beetle Gallery Value: $75-$95 |
Two Ice Cream Scoopers and two Pens (1 item per Drawing). Custom made scoopers and pens from the Patti Bender childhood Mulberry Tree. Pens are Gold Cigar and Designer Twist Style. Ice cream scoopers and pens hardened with a high gloss finish. Pens use standard Cross or Parker refill cartridges.
Donated by: Patti Bender
Gallery Value: $50-$95
Donated by: Patti Bender
Gallery Value: $50-$95
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Additional Evening Dinner Door Prizes
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Five Beautiful Silk Arrangements (1 per Drawing) Designed and custom made by Lori Oltman Hostetler, perfect for many occasions and locations throughout your home. Will brighten up any table or entry way.
Donated by: Lori Oltman Hostetler Gallery Value: Priceless |
One Beautiful Surprise Gift Basket
Designed and created Anne Marquis McKeeman. Teeming with exciting surprises and crafty wall decor goodies...are you just overwhelmed with curiosity with what's in it? Then this is the place for your ticket. Donated by: Anne Marquis McKeeman. Gallery Value: Priceless |
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Two $30 Gift Cards for Casa Reynoso Tempe (1 per Drawing)
Donated by: Casa Reynosa Obtained by: Marianne C. Randall 
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Three $5 Gift Cards for Cold Stone Creamery Tempe (1Drawing)
Donated by: Cold Stone Creamery Obtained by: Marianne C. Randall 
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One $25 Gift Card for The Thristy Lion, Tempe Marketplace
Donated by: The Thirsty Lion Obtained by: Marianne C. Randall 
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Two $10 Gift Cards for U. S. EGG Tempe (1 per Drawing)
Donated by: U.S. EGG Obtained by: Marianne C. Randall 
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Four Tickets to Big Surf Tempe
Donated by: Big Surf Tempe Obtained by: Marianne C. Randall 
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One $100 Certificate to Wagging Tails (Free Groom or 1 night stay)
Donated by: Wagging Tails Obtained by: Marianne C. Randall 
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Three Dinner Certificates and One $50 Gift Card for Rosita's Fine Mexican Food Tempe (4 Drawings)
Donated by: Rosita's Obtained by: Carol Harper 
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One 90 Minute Massage with Gail Koppy Allen, Massage Therapist
Work getting you down? Fridge on the fritz? Let Gail help you forget you ever had troubles. Donated by: Gail Koppy Allen Retail Value: $110 Obtained by: Marianne C. Randell 
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Two $25 Gift Cards for El Palacio in Chandler (1 per Drawing)
Donated by: El Palacio Obtained by: Rick Dale 
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Pedi Gift Certificate ($45 Value)
Relax and let Theresa Campos leave you with not a care in the world. Donated by: Theresa Compos Obtained by: Jacque Flanagan Fair 
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Two Drawings for Four $5 Gift Cards ($10 Value per drawing) for Spokes on Southern
Donated by: Spokes On Southern Obtained by: Marianne C. Randall 
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Two Drawings with Two Meal Certificates each, Sweet Tomatoes Tempe
Donated by: Sweet Tomatoes Tempe Obtained by: Marianne C. Randall 
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Native Design Buffalo Tote
Custom handmade by Gail Stewart Marlowe from upcycled black jeans. Suitable for any occassion or time of year. Donated by: Gail Stewart Marlowe Retail Value: $40.00 
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Five Pairs of Earrings
Custom handmade earrings by Melody Martin Reed (1 per drawing). Don't let Chuck Millanes be the only stylish Buffalo about town. Donated by: Melody Martin Reed Retail Value: $12 - $14 
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Blue and White Vera Bradley Travel Bag
Headed to the beach, across town, or around the world, show your school colors when you travel with this trendy bag. This will match Chuck's earrings also. Donated by: Carol Harper Retail Value: $86.00 
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Framed Postcard of Big Surf
Beautifully framed postcard of Big Surf in Tempe. What a great way to remember how you spent those "back in the Day" summers. Donated by: Carol Dillard Sparks Retail Value: Priceless 
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Actual Data coming soon.
Custom handmade Cross Necklaces Theresa Varin designed and created these beautiful cross necklaces. Donated by: Theresa Varin Retail Value: Priceless 
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Two Cloth Bags of Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ Sauce
(2 drawings) Donated by: Lucille's BBQ Retail Value:$45 Obtained by: Marianne C. Randall 
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Beautiful Reconstructed Ceramic Plate
Custom handmade plate by Sharon Kaufman-Osborn. Made from broken ceramic pieces with an attached glass flower and suitable for a table, wall, or china cabinet display. Donated by: Sharon Kaufman-Osborn Retail Value: $45.00 |
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