Appreciators of the Barnegat Light Volunteer Fire Co. expressed it with bids on Saturday night, Aug. 5, as crowd members vied for a variety of items at the annual fundraising auction.

It took almost four hours to auction the 159 offerings (most containing more than one item) that had been donated by businesses and individuals. In the recent past, the event has raised more than $20,000 every year, which the fire company has applied toward the ever-increasing costs of equipment and safety gear.