6 The Dallas Post Volunteers help to make library auction special event Committee members are work- ing diligently collecting antiques, new goods, Odds ‘n' Ends and other items for sale at the auction. Oth- ers are hard at work cleaning and polishing items, making minor repairs, and packing boxes ready to set up their booth displays. Everyone from the chairman down to the volunteers putting up the tents and cleaning up the grounds deserve the highest of praise because each has an impor- tant role in the success of the auction. The staff members in booths, the groundsmen, the parking at- tendants, the runners, the block workers and last but not least the auctioneers all contribute to the SUCCESS. The booth staff members work : tirelessly and efficiently waiting on customers in a friendly manner. The groundsmen, under the offi- cers of the Jaycees make certain tents and booths have electricity during the days of the auction, they set up and take down the tents, set up chairs and benches ir front of the auction block, anc keep the ground clear of litter. Parking attendants, assisted by the police, will try to keep the parking running smoothly espe- cially along the side streets. The block workers will work at keeping the items in order so the auctioneer knows just what goes over the block next and the run- ners will keep a close eye on the bidders in order to know where an auctioned item is to go. All of the above members are the ones who make the auction the success it has to be to raise suffi- cient funds for the library's con- tinuous operation. (= Back Mountain Library Auction Section 2 Wednesday, July 3, 1991 «i Ashbridge brings experience to antique booth Ernest Ashbridge, Jr. is chair- man of this year’s Library Auction, assisted by Pauline Kutz, Library Consultant, Maryan Daley, Leslie Horoschko, and others who as- sisted from time to time. Ashbridge is experienced in antiques and has served as chair- man of the Antique Committee for many years with the exception of last year when Hope Chollak ac- cepted the chairmanship. Collecting the antiques to be auctioned over the block takes FOODS many months of visiting antique dealers, attending flea markets, yard sales and other businesses to find the finest and most unusual pieces. “It's not as easy as it was years ago when residents of the area would clear out items from their storage to give to the auction. Most of those valuable pieces are either gone or families are keeping them as collectors items,” said Pauline Kutz. “It's an arduous and time- consuming task and Ernie and his 675-0790 550 Memorial Hwy. Dallas Professional Drycleaning Wedding Gown Specialist Shirts Beautifully Laundered. 15 years experience at Northport Cleaners, Northport NY. Dallas and the Back Mountain Area is a great place towork and live. the people have been supportive. We appreciate your business Thanks Town & Country Cleaners Country Club Shopping Ctr. * 675-0468 wife spend many weekends throughout the year searching for just the right pieces.” Ashbridge said the antique committee has more than 600 .items for this year's auction. Numerous items keep arriving daily and among some of the unusual pieces this year are stained glass doors from Vispi's ‘Lounge, an oak china closet, an “oak ice box, two oak tables, a red satin ‘Gone With the Wind’ lamp, a dry sink, a tilt-top table, decorated handpainted pieces by Merle Young, Maryan Daley and Leslie Horoschko, many handmade quilts, cut glass pieces of all kinds, brass items, an antique Mah Jongg set, and others too numerous to mention. The generosity of many contribu- tors make it possible each year for the committee members to pur- chase some of the beautiful antqiues sold over the block. Stop by and Visit Our Booth at the Library Auction See Our Display Of Coins, Gold & Silver Jewelry and Gemstones Ochman COINS & JEWELRY 18 Church Street (VENEER CHL EYIE IE (Next to Rea & Derick) Mon., Tues., Wed., Sat. 10 - 5 « Thurs., Fri. 10 - 8:30 The Total Transportation Center For All Of Your Rental Needs - FLEETCO Inc. \ i GE RENT-A-CAR, BE CENTATRUCK | | dant Aicher and Freeman organize auctioneers Dr. Craig Aicher and Kerry Free- man have been chairpersons of the auction block for a number of years and have become experts in recruiting a group of individuals who keep the bidding spirited as the various items come over the block. Borrowing some experiences from the past, the chairmen and their loyal auctioneers add a little jovial atmosphere as the night grows longer, and the crowds larger. Aicher and Freeman have the auctioneering so organized that few people realize the work these men put into the selection of block workers and auctioneers. The auctioneers and block work- ers playe a key role in the success of the auction each year as they work to make the bidding enthusi- astic enough to get top dollar for items going over the block. Among the auctioneers assist- ing each year are Sumner Bach- man, Aicher, James Eason, Monty Evans, Freeman, John Shaskas DVM, Harold ‘Sonny’ Smith, Bill Spurlin, Dave Spurlin, Jeff Townsend, Dave Duncan, Joseph Stager and others recruited as the auction progresses. Paul Priebe, Jr., James Snyder, Francis Barry, Bud Duffield, Alan Landis, Dr. Charles Krivenko and others are included among the block workers. Come to the chicken barbecue Thursday, July 4th for an old fashioned community holiday. Then stay for the auction from 6 to 8 p.m. Finish the day with the square dance from 8 to 10 p.m. 2D NG The Dallas Post Back Mountain Library Auction Section 2 Wednesday, July 3, 1991 VOLUNTEERS AT WORK - Dr. Craig Aicher, left, and Jim Eason will be among the many volunteers who take to the auction block to THE WINNING TEAM! Fred Schuler Nissan Ranks # 1 in Customer Satisfaction out of 106 Dealers in a 5 State Area, and Nissan has won more major automotive awards than any other manufacturer in the last three years. You win with our reputable service, and competitive prices. See us now for all your automotive needs! We've been serving the area for over 45 years! £3RMSTRON assure the success of the Back Mountain Library Auction. Above, they are shown just a few years younger. 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