FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

HHHK Invitation
Helping Horses Help Kids!
A Benefit for PBJ Connections
Saturday September 19th, 2:00 until 6:00 pm
10066 Jug Street Road, PATASKALA, OH (September 19, 2009):
Thank you for helping to make our fundraiser a success. We raised over $12,000 that will be used to provide mental health services to at-risk youth
Thank you 2009 Sponsors:
- Columbus Culinary Institute
- Horsehouse Design
- PBJ Dressage
- Equine Vet Dental
- Louisville Mega Caverns
- Weiler Financial
- William and Jeanne Marie Baker
- Hopewell Dental Care
- Timbertop Investments
- Lyn Green, Barbara Cox, Jody Catell, Grace Franklin, Steve and Christina Lopez, Paula Milton, and Pataskala Animal Hospital.
Activities started at 2pm
Spectacular food provided by The Columbus Culinary Institute will be served in the lakeside pavilion. Virgil Grass and the Taters, a well known Central Ohio Bluegrass band are playing throughout the event. Demonstrations by area horse and dog enthusiasts include:
- Dressage Demo by Amy Rothe
- Jumping Demo by former Olympian Bruce Mandeville
- Cowboy Andy and his trick horse Sammy
- Barrel Racing by David Morris
- Arabian Horse - Traditional Costume by Judy Quinn
- Field Trial Dog Training by Brent Lemaster
- Central Ohio Mounted Search Unit
There will be games, pony rides and lots of fun for the children while the adults browse the silent auction and enjoy the afternoon.
Silent Auction ran throughout the day
Grand Silent Auction Items
- Elite Island Resorts (Caribbean) donates two 7-Night Complimentary Resort Accommodation Certificates, an $8,050 value.
- AirTran Airways donates 2 coach travel certificates valid for travel in the continental U.S. on AirTran Airways. A $1000 value.
- Southwest Airlines donates 2 round trip passes good for travel between any two cities within the SWA system, an $800 value.
- Tradewinds Island Resorts donates a 3-day/2-nigh stay at either AAA four-diamond Tradewinds Island Grand or the all new Sandpiper Suites, an $800 value.
- Mike Price and Fairfield Photography donate an Equestrian Portrait Package, a $525 value
- Dr. Jeffrey Tilson and Dr. Michael Fleitz of Gahanna donate an in office Zoom teeth whitening, a $500 value.
- Disney donates four complimentary One-Day Park Hopper passes, a $500 value.
- Stephen D. Childress donates Dr. Thomas F. Clark’s “Santa II” and “Belle Kringle” collectible figurines, a $350 value.
- Melissa Victor and Horse House Design donate a three page website with hosting for one year, a $350.00 value.
- New Albany Family Dentistry donates a weekender Zoom whitening kit, a $350 value.
- PBJ Connections donates a Corporate Team Building Session, a $350 value.
- Equus Now donates $340 worth of merchandise through their Frequent Buyers Program.
Super Silent Auction Items
- Katie Gussenhofen and County Saddlery donate a County Logic Girth and a complementary saddle fitting, a $300 value.
- Xenia Palus donates a full set of 2001 Columbus Clippers Bobbleheads commenmorating their 25th anniversary, a $300 value.
- Belterra Casino Resort and Spa donates a one night stay and buffet dinner for 2, a $300 value.
- Barbara Frost donates a custom piece of her artwork, valued at $250.
- John K. Victor donates an individual Life Story Caricature, a $250 value.
- Fort Rapids Indoor Waterpark Resort donates one night stay and 4 Waterpark Passes, a $210 value.
- Buckeye Gymnastics donates a Birthday Party for the birthday child and 10 guests, a $199 value.
- Cindy Leister and Irony Personal Training donate a traing package valued at $175.00.
- Judy Watson and Freelance Design USA donate four crewneck chenille sweaters embroidered with a trotting horse, a $176 value.
- The Varsity Inn donates two 1 Night Stays, a $160 value.
- Atwood Lake Resort donates a 1 night stay with breakfast for 2, a $140 value.
- Kathy Osburn and Liberty Farm donate a Four Group Lesson package, a $145 value.
- Toni Turk donates a Felton Dressage bridle valued at $130.
- Columbus Museum of Art donates four Family Admission and Parking Passes, a $128 value.
- Potomac Riverboat Company donates two Washington by Water Cruise tickets and two Mount Vernon by Water George Washington tickets, a $128 value.
- Shary B. Akers donates a piece of equine artwork valued at $125.
- Cherry Valley Lodge donates two CoCo Key Water Park Complementary Splash Passes (each good for two Day pass Admissions), a $120 value.
- Skate Zone 71 donates a Deluxe Birthday Party for 10 Children, a $120 value.
- Christy Plauger and The Granville Fitness Center donate one month's membership and initiation fee, a $110.00 value.
- Mohican Resort and Conference Center has generously donated their Bed & Breakfast Package, a $109 value.
- Katherine Elliot and Tailfeathers donate an Equestrian Bracelet, a $108 value.
- St. Albans Golf Club donates a foursome 18 hole with Green Fee, a $100. value.
- Patricia Mikelson and Highlights for Children donate an Elementary Age Highlights Product Gift Pack, a $100 value.
- Sunbury Skate Club donates a Skate party, a $100 value.
Value Silent Auction items
- Gift certificates to area restaurants including Logan's Roadhouse Grill, Hoggy's, Donatos, The Refectory, Stauf's Coffee Roasters, Cracker Barrel, Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, Due Amici, Ben and Jerry's and Figlio.
- Passes to entertainment and educational venues including Perfect Slopes North, Funny Bone Comedy Club, ProMusica Chamber Orchestra, Columbus Crew, Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom, Ballet Met, Columbus Symphony, Clover Valley Golf Club, Marmon Valley Farm, Olentangy Indian Caverns, The Wilds, Magic Mountain, Ohio Outdoor Historical Drama Association, Arena Grand Theatre, Columbus Children's Theatre, CATCO, Glow Putt Mini Golf and Franklin Park Conservatory.
- Horse-related items including training opportunities with Molly Xanthopoulos, Gigi Nutter, Holly Jedlicka, Becky Knollman, Kerrie Matesich, Jennifer Roth, Amie Paramore, Robin Strait and Donna Baker. Other items include a Weekend Stall at a 2010 ODS DownCenterline Dressage Show from the Ohio Dressage Society, equine massages from Rebecca Vogelsang, entry fees for a Southwind Stables dressage schooling show from Amy Rothe-Hietter, a hand-tooled Thorobred training bridle from Champaign Feed and Pet Supply, an equine massage from Nancy Carney, a saddle fitting by Fred Schwarz of Horse World USA, and a subscription to Dressage Today from The Equine Network.
- Gift certificates / gift items from Columbus Aesthetics & Plastic Surgey, Inc., Linda Welch, Jamie's Fantasy Jewelery, Gabrielle Meadows, LMT (massage), Edwards Parts and Service (automotive), Connie Coultrap, Smart Pak Equine, Granville Carriage Company, LLC, The Hair Studio The Green Glass Company, Dr. Tom Peterson and Johnstown Animal Health Center Ltd., Panda Express, Experience Columbus, Critter Cuts, Young Chefs Academy, All Tails 'R' Waggin, Equine Vet Dental, Judy Reene Singer, Coughlin Ford of Johnstown, the Suisse Shop, Tami Hoag, Amish Originals, Wind & Willow, Gymboree Corporation, Angela's Animal Art, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, When I Grow Up, Columbus Clippers and Susan Juby.
- A variety of fun and useful gift items from donors including Grace Franklin, Amy Flowers, Lois Szudy, Lyn Green, Glenda Childress, Flo Milton, Shari Sistek, WCBE 90.5 FM, Steve Muir, and Glenna Childress.
- An autographed photo of USA Gymnast Blaine Wilson (Silver Medalist – 2004 Athens) donated by Integrity Gymnastics.
- An autographed photo of Cleveland Indians Baseball Player Travis Hafner donated by The Cleveland Indians Baseball Company.
- An autographed photo of Cincinnati Reds Baseball player Edwin Encarnacion, donated by The Cincinnati Reds.
- A hockey puck autographed by Columbus Blue Jackets' defense Marc Methot, donated by The Columbus Blue Jackets.
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Watch a video of the 2008 Event. Watch a sideshow of the 2008 Event.
For more information about PBJ Connections or our programs, call Holly Jedlicka, program director, 614-395-1395.
