10th Annual Consigment Sale - March 5, 2011

The men on the Sale Committee start taking consignments for the sale bill in January. By the time the sale bill is compiled and printed, we hear those familiar words "It's going to be a bigger sale than last year".   The week before the sale proved to be very busy once again with consignors delivering their goods to the church grounds.  By sale day, Saturday, March 5th, the line-up was impressive.

Two early morning views of items sold on the sale.

Up to three sale rings were utilized during the sale

which started at 10:00 a.m.

and concluded after 5:00 p.m.

An ample amount of hay to be sold.

From the east edge of the sale grounds looking northwest.

Overall, the sale grounds were solid with just a few small areas of mud to contend with.  The weather on the day of the sale started out in the low 20's with a brisk north wind.  As the day progressed, the wind decreased and the temperature reached near 40 degrees.

For a bird's eye view, we thank Kent Dorste who took pictures from his plane during the sale.  For a good look at the aerial pictures, you can enlarge them by clicking on the picture. (To return the blog press the close button at the upper right hand side of the viewing screen or press the ESC button on your computer)

Aerial view taken from south of the church/sale grounds

Aerial view toward the east end of the grounds looking south

A large number of hedge posts were sold.

An impressive line-up of trucks were sold during the sale.

Grain augers were plentiful.

Auctioneer, Randy Speckmann is assisted by

his daughter, Keri, as she clerks.

Meanwhile, inside the garage the Martin Luther Church Women

had an impressive line-up of pies.

Sharon Oestmann, Joan Bohling, Connie Oestmann & Phyllis Rippe

were a few of the many ladies who  

served up a variety of items on the menu.

Todd Bohling was one of many MLC members who helped direct traffic during the day.

 Elaine Speckmann headed up the crew of members that handled the buyers and payments.

There were approximately 750 bidders registered.

A buyer at the auction trailer being helped by Tammy Rowe,

one of the many MLC members who worked inside the auction trailer.

As the sale progresses and comes to a close, MLC members help buyers load equipment. 

Part of the proceeds from the consignment sale are split between the

Auburn, Johnson, Humboldt & Tecumseh rescue squads

as well as other community good-will projects.

The Consignment Sale is a very large event that only succeeds

with the members of MLC volunteering their time and resources.  

Again this year, it can be said of the event, "JOB WELL DONE"!