Gigantic community garage sale brings in record amount

Times Contributor

 

The long anticipated Garage Sale in Standard came off as a huge success on June 25 with many people finding treasures, and in some cases necessities. 

The Standard Community Hall Board had been collecting items for just over two months from all around the community. People had donated everything imaginable from antiques and collectibles to household items and toys. 

When the doors opened at noon, a crowd had already gathered to get the “best of the pick” said Donna Sanden-Nelson, as large items were leaving the Arena.

A silent auction area was set up for interested buyers to make bids up until 4 p.m. 

Many were hovering to keep placing and upping their bids for coveted items such as a secretary’s chair, antique dining set, nativity set with crèche and the very popular Danish blue figurines as well as framed pictures and antique horse apparel.

During the day, one could find themselves getting hungry with all their shopping and were easily satisfied with a variety of pies available at the sale donated by many community folk for the fundraising event. The pie sales certainly contributed to the success of the day.

People trickled in all day long at the Arena with many coming back for second and third glances and purchases. Overheard many times was the comment that “other people’s discards are treasures for someone else.” 

Marel Clark, one of the sale’s organizers, said that “the day was quite success with lots of people browsing and visiting over pie. The day was just so enjoyable for all who came and all those who volunteered to help with the event.” 

Clark stated that just over $6,100 was made over the day with the sale, antiques and pies.