Rummage sale big success

Huge crowds ready to find some bargains waited to get into a rummage sale Friday and Saturday.

The Orland Women's Improvement Club's rummage sale raised about $6,000 that go directly into the community.

All proceeds from the annual event go toward student scholarships or are donated to numerous community organizations in Glenn County that use the money to help others.

Organization President Barbara Hare said donations were about the same this year as last. However, more toys and clothing and fewer books and household items came in, which was fine with her.

"Clothing sells better," she said Saturday afternoon as things were winding down.

Club treasurer Chris Stifter said "people like to donate because they feel like they're making a contribution back into the community."

Hare also said the group expected a lighter turnout this year, because of the economy; but as many people as in the past walked through the doors and went home with some terrific buys.

"Some of the clothing still had the tags on," she noted.

With five new members and "good member participation," Hare said preparations went smoothly and quickly.

Also making things a little easier this year is having two trailers where donations can be stored.

Chris Stifter said having the enclosed trailers "cut off about two days of loading and unloading." Plus, "it cuts down on storage costs," so the Orland Women's Improvement Club can give more money to worthy local causes.

The trailers were purchased with a grant from the Barceloux-Tibessart Foundation, Stifter said.

Among the many groups benefiting from the rummage sale will be the Senior Center; the Pantry, Orland's food bank; Orland High School's Safe and Sober Graduation party; Town and Country Humane Society; a variety of youth programs; 4-H; History Camp; music programs at the high school and C.K. Price Middle School, Volunteers in Police Service, the Orland Volunteer Fire Department and others.

Contact Lydia Harris at 934-6800 or lharris@tcnpress.com.