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50th Sale in 2016
We are into 2016 now and it is certainly time to begin thinking of the Relief Sale for this year. It is exciting to realize that this sale has been going on for fifty years. For those who were there at the beginning, I’m sure you are amazed at changes that have gradually occurred over the years. […]
Buddy Greene in 2016
Guess who is coming to the Northern Michigan Relief Sale in 2016. Buddy Greene! Buddy Greene? To Little old Oscoda County? THE Buddy Greene? Yes indeed. The harmonica playing, song writing, Gaither Homecoming performing Buddy Greene. That very one. Friday evening August 5, 2016 Buddy Greene will be performing live on stage at the Northern […]
It’s Over for 2015
The 2015 Relief Sale is over. The fairgrounds have returned to their empty look. Everything is packed up until next year. That will be the big 5 0 for the Northern Michigan Relief Sale. As you anticipate that, here’s a recap of this year. Hot weather and rain brought some challenges to the week. Friday’s […]
Blessing Bids 2015
Time now for the serious business of the Northern Michigan Relief Sale. We put on this sale in order to help others. The money raised here is sent to MCC (Mennonite Central Committee). They use it around the world in areas of need. Every year there are Blessing Bids. This is money donated for a […]
Gascho Furniture
Once again we have some lovely furniture to sell at the Relief Sale Auction. The items are donated by the L.J. Gascho Furniture Company of Pigeon, Michigan. This generous company has been donating furniture to the Northern Michigan Relief Sale for many years. The furniture is finely crafted pieces. You get quality with these furniture items. […]
Stamp Albums on Auction
Get ready for a little philately. You’ll enjoy it. It’s fun and educational. You may already be doing it. Stamp collecting is what I am talking about here. We have some vintage stamp albums, first day covers, loose stamps, and a vintage stamp catalog. The first album is a 1939 US stamp album. There are […]
Model A Tools
If you like Ford, mechanical things, made in America, antiques in general, we have some interesting items at the auction for you . There is a toolbox with vintage tools for a Model A. The box itself is a vintage military box. Take a look at them. Then come to the auction and bid to claim […]
School Kits at Kids’ World
Mixed in with all the planning, work, friends, quilts, excitement, etc. at the Relief Sale it is sometimes easy to lose sight of the real reason we do this sale. All of the other things are nice and fun to experience. However, we are here for another reason. There is serious business behind the fun. […]
