Published:  Wednesday, December 12, 2012 9:39 AM EST

Christmas was definitely in the air at the Stockport Mill on Sunday evening, Dec. 9, when the eighth annual “Holidays for Humanity” Auction took place.
It was a damp rainy afternoon and evening, but it didn’t stop a full crowd from having fun and showing that Morgan County is truly a community that shows support for this fundraiser. The grand total of this year’s auction, including donations, is $15,888, according to Cindy Travis, who, along with her sister, Bonnie Greuey, cochaired the event.
This year’s Peoples’ Choice Award was the first to have a tie entry. The two winners were the Stockport Village Volunteers titled “Think Spring” and the Bebout Family, titled “Sweet Treats with Grandma.” Both entries have earned an ad which was donated by the Morgan County Herald.
There were lots of beautiful entries of quilts, gift baskets, centerpieces, an antique wagon, a trunk, a wooden blanket chest, a tricycle, and even a remote control fireplace. The list was endless in all the creativity and unique items for sale.

A special treat came when a few students from South Elementary presented Habitat with a check for $450, and they had also had donated a frosted seven-foot tree for auction.
“After listening to Amy Konkler, and speaking with Janet Suhoski, it was learned that these students raise money throughout the school year. Some students even bring in their birthday money and piggybank money,” Mrs. Travis said. “I think the most caring act of kindness was when a little boy worked for his grandmother during summer vacation and gave the money he earned to Habitat. These kids are a great example of the true meaning of caring and sharing!”
A total of 78 entries, which was the largest number of entries ever, was auctioned off to benefit Morgan County Habitat for Humanity. Parsons Construction, the New Era Club, Malta Bible Church, and Doc Richmond got into the spirit by entering multiple items for the auction.
“We know that everyone volunteers lots of time preparing their entries for auction, and we thank each of you for contributions,” said Mrs. Travis. “We had several large contributors for the evening, which included Schaad and Sons Cabinets, Shrivers Pharmacy, Stockport Mill and Three Sisters, Peoples Bank, Wolf Creek Auctioneers, First National Bank, and Emilee and Danielle Konkler.”
Morgan County Habitat for Humanity expressed appreciation “to all who participated in making this a very successful event, including Rick Shriver, the emcee who made the evening very enjoyable. Also this year we had Bud Sams and Peter Pierdinock sharing the auctioneering and doing a wonderful job. Some of the adults had a little trouble with the young girls getting into the act. We had Emilee and Danielle Konkler, Carlee and McKenna Schramm, Elizabeth Downs, and Makenna Welch all walking away with something they had bid on – and won!” Mrs. Travis declared.
“Special thanks go out to all who volunteered and helped in any way to make this evening such a great success. Also, thanks to Dottie Singer and staff of the Stockport Mill Inn for their cooperation in allowing MCHFH to hold this fundraising event in their beautiful facility for the last eight years,” she concluded.