Staff Photo By: Darcie Thom
A large variety of items were for the taking at the Put and Take Sale

Staff Photo By: DarcieThom
The community was welcome to a BBQ lunch to raise proceeds for the Health Foundation

By: Darcie Thom

Citizen Staff

The Kipling Chamber of Commerce and Health Foundation kicked off the Red Paper Clip Trade Day with a Put and Take Sale held mid-day of Saturday, July 12th.

Max Krecsy, member of the Kipling Chamber of Commerce, was informed of a garage sale technique known as a Put and Take Sale by a family member from Edmonton. “In Edmonton, people get together in a (designated) parking lot, people bring their unwanted items and are free to take whatever they want from the sale,” Krecsy explained.

In the Kipling version of the Put and Take Sale, the community was welcome to donate their unwanted items to the sale, but there was no pressure to donate and everyone was welcome to take any items home that were to their liking.

This is the type of garage sale where there is no exchange of money and when the sale is over and done with, the items remaining are donated to Sarcan. “I can’t say much yet, but with this being the first year, it seems to be a success already” said Krecsy about the first ever Kiping Put and Take Sale.

The saying that ‘one man’s junk is another man’s treasure’ rings true in this case. People were literally leaving with armfuls of toys, electronics, household items and clothing. People had donated some of their personal crafts, there was an over-abundance of baby supplies and there definitely was no shortage of dishes. Everything in the sale was what some would consider a great garage sale find, but in this case it was free. For all of those who are the garage sale goers, this was truly a great garage sale experience.

This Garage Sale proved to be a great event for the community and Health Foundation. The community was very involved with the sale, which really showed with the crammed and full tables of merchandise for the taking.

Most people who attended the Put and Take Sale also enjoyed the BBQ held in honor of the Health Foundation. All of the profits earned from the BBQ and donation box were put towards the Health Foundation.

Due to cooler weather, the BBQ was not able to be held outdoors, although a few people were spotted enjoying the not-so-hot day in Bell Park.