Annual Mennonite Auction nets over $116,000

With more donations and contributions still being tallied, the 39th annual Mennonite Country Auction and Relief Sale has already raised over $116,000 during the event on Saturday, Oct. 1.

The annual event is held at the Mennonite Church grounds outside of Ritzville and even with blustery fall weather, the event drew an above average crowd, according to Auction Chairman Michael Claassen.

Visitors to the annual event browsed vendor booths and enjoyed a variety of home cooked foods in the morning hours. Throughout the day, food vendors continued to cook up authentic meals and snacks, while demons...