Planning starts for Rotary auction

56th annual event to start Nov. 21
    HOULTON — As autumn nears, the preparation for Houlton’s annual Rotary Auction commences. 
    Last year, area businesses and individuals generously contributed more than 1,200 items to this essential fund-raising event. The auctioning of donated items to the highest bidders, combined with additional auction revenue yielded over $50,000, which the Rotary Club gave back to the community and used to fund a variety of worthwhile causes.
    This year’s 56th auction will again run three days: Nov. 21 through Nov. 23. Proceeds are earmarked for the Houlton Parks and Recreation playground, Backpack for Kids, Aid for Kids, SADC Community Sign, Cary Library, Salvation Army, Student Recognition Day and the Rotary Club’s Student Exchange Program.
Photo courtesy of Michael Clark
AUCTION READY — The Houlton Rotary Club is busy preparing for its 56th annual Radio & TV Auction scheduled for Nov. 21-Nov. 23. Among those organizing this year’s event are, from left, Rotary President Scott Dionne and auction committee member Nancy Ketch.
    Throughout the next few weeks, Rotarians will be heading into the community looking for donations from area businesses and artisans. All donors will receive recognition in a supplement to the Houlton Pioneer Times that hits the public in the weeks just before the auction. Donations can be given to any Rotarian.
    For more information, contact Auction Chairman Ryan Bushey at ryan.bushey@lpcorp.com or Houlton Rotary President Scott Dionne at scottd@swcollins.com. Please participate with a donation today and with a bid in November!