Loretta Thunstrom keeps track of the sales while Dave Marcotte shows the crowd the cake that’s up for auction. Luke Palmer, grandson of Neil and Sharon Palmer works as the ringman, keeping track of the bids.

A large crowd filled the Bladworth Hall on Oct. 20 for the Bladworth Elks annual Steak Fry and Hall Fund Auction. The Elks barbecued and served 200 steaks to feed the hungry crowd. After the meal, a small and large item auction provided the entertainment as people paid top dollar for homemade buns, pies and bread.

Local businesses donated items giving people a variety of goods on which to bid. Agricultural services and inputs were also auctioned off, helping to bump off the auction tally. The auction raised more than $16,000, proceeds will go towards completing renovations of the hall, which are nearing completion. The hall is much improved with new drywall, windows, doors, siding. A new suspended ceiling has also greatly improved the building’s acoustics.