Auction likely to exceed last year’s
Staff writer
The gymnasium at Pilsen Community Building was overflowing Saturday evening as people gathered for the 23rd annual charity auction.
Proceeds are used each year to help people overwhelmed with medical bills, facing disasters or other urgent needs, as well as several non-profit organizations in Marion County.
Bids flew high and fast as auctioneers Joe and Tish Vinduska offered numerous donated items for sale. Many items sold for hundreds of dollar. In addition, a large silent auction was available.
The proceeds had not yet been totaled, committee chairman Sam Oborny said, but she expected them to exceed last year’s total of $34,000.