St. Mary rummages for treasure

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church held its annual Rummage Sale March 5.

  • By Kristen Herhold
  • | 2:54 p.m. March 5, 2016
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One man’s trash was another man’s treasure at the annual Royal Rummage Sale Saturday, March 5, at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church.

The sale sold donated “rummage” items ranging from jewelry, clothing, toys and books to furniture, artwork, electronics and kitchen goods.

The church also held an Early Bird sale Friday, March 4, which annually sees approximately 700 people.

Last year’s sale raised $37,000, and co-chairwoman Ingrid Wisniewski is hoping for the same this year.

Event chairwomen Ingrid Wisniewski and Penny Koerner
Event chairwomen Ingrid Wisniewski and Penny Koerner
Customers enjoyed a selection of toys at the Rummage Sale.
Customers enjoyed a selection of toys at the Rummage Sale.
Customers enjoyed a selection of sheets and linens.
Customers enjoyed a selection of sheets and linens.
Volunteers organized clothing by size.
Volunteers organized clothing by size.
A separate room at the Rummage Sale held collectibles.
A separate room at the Rummage Sale held collectibles.
Visitors line up for the Early Bird Rummage Sale March 4.
Visitors line up for the Early Bird Rummage Sale March 4.
Deb Hamilton and Ken Ferguson
Deb Hamilton and Ken Ferguson
Bill Fussner and Dusty Wilson
Bill Fussner and Dusty Wilson
Gail and Bob Golembiewski
Gail and Bob Golembiewski
Annette Hogan, Deirdre Schueppert and Cynthia and Stan Slater
Annette Hogan, Deirdre Schueppert and Cynthia and Stan Slater
Jan Bernat and Sharon Donnelly
Jan Bernat and Sharon Donnelly
Shoppers attend the Early Bird Rummage Sale March 4.
Shoppers attend the Early Bird Rummage Sale March 4.
Betty Cole and Linda Harden
Betty Cole and Linda Harden
Bonnie Berner and Linda Armistad
Bonnie Berner and Linda Armistad
Linda Sellinger, Bob Van Iten and Janice Doherty
Linda Sellinger, Bob Van Iten and Janice Doherty
Norman and Carol Langlois and Theresa Chasko
Norman and Carol Langlois and Theresa Chasko
Bob and Nancy Goldsmith
Bob and Nancy Goldsmith
John and Laurie Schroeder
John and Laurie Schroeder

 

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