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A Table in Memory of Beth Esch
As many of you know, Beth Esch, a long time Northern Michigan Relief Sale volunteer, finished her earthly life earlier this year. Beth and husband Bill were directors of the sale for quite a few years. Beth also touched many in the community through her years of teaching, friendly ways, and not to be forgotten […]
Kittle School Clock
We don’t keep track of time in the way we used to do. Schools had clocks. Businesses had clocks. Every room had a clock. Nearly everyone wore a watch. Those clocks were not silent either. They ticked. You knew the clock was running. If you didn’t hear the clock, chances are it needed winding. Today […]
Woodworking Returns to Sale
We have many talented woodworkers who make beautifully crafted items and donate them to the Northern Michigan Relief Sale Auction. In addition, we sometimes have pieces re-donated from former masters of the craft. This year, 2025, we are lucky to have quite a few items that have returned to us. Many of you may remember […]
Intarsia Birds
Intarsia is a craft/art that uses multiple small pieces of wood to form a picture. The wood is not stained, but shows its true original color. Many wood species are used to make a single piece of art. For a number of years, we have had works of intarsia for auction at the Northern Michigan […]
Blessing Bids 2025
The Northern Michigan Relief Sale has done Blessing Bids for a number of years. Blessing Bids are a way of helping others without acquiring a tangible item. These donations go directly to help in areas of need. It is true giving from the heart. You get the satisfaction of assisting someone you do not even […]
The Hammer Rings Hope
A copy of the book The Hammer Rings Hope will be auctioned off at the Northern Michigan Relief Sale August 2, 2025. This book was published in 2000 by Herald Press. It tells the story of Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS) . The author, Lowell Detweiler, grew up in Fairview, Michigan. He was the executive coordinator […]
More Cider Please
Do you remember the cider press that was on last years General auction? Only one lucky bidder was able to take it home. Well here is your new chance to own a hand crafted hydraulic cider press. It is made by the gentleman who made the press last year. He has years of experience making […]
2025 Friday Schedule Changes
We tend to get stuck in a rut. Even as an event that happens once a year, this is a trap we can fall into. Times change. People and their habits change. Our mobility and availability change. But our hours of operation at the Northern Michigan Relief Sale have remained fairly stable. We felt it […]
