8 The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, July 9, 1997 Auction (continued from page 1) ready he and his partner, Bill Gabel, have collected more than 540 pieces, ranging from china closets to a beautiful Victorian velvet couch, not to mention the Tiffany and Waterford which will be up for bid. 3 “I started in August of last year and keep going until the barn is full,” said Ashbridge, who thinks the nicest piece in this year’s collection is a round marble-top table. “I just tried to get them as many things as possible,” he said modestly. Last year the booth raised $34,000 for the library. During the hustle of pre- auction preparations, Daily happily took time out to talk about Ashbridge. “Ernie is the hardest worker going. He is a diehard,” she said of the man she’s worked with for 11 years. “He's really kept the auction going. He does everything and works year round. He helps the chairman and up at the block.” Daily couldn't say enough about Ashbridge. “I think that he and Bill are great, great people. They're very nice and appreciative of the work I do,” said Daily, who often refinishes and paints some of the an- tiques. Nancy Kozemchak, who has worked at the library for 30 years, said Ashbridge will be sorely missed. “He's going to be very very tough to replace. All year long he and Bill are on the prowl for suitable objects,” POST PHOTO/RON BARTIZEK Ernest Ashbridge handed an old Stegmaier beer case to Jack Johnson Monday, as volunteers prepared for the 51st annual library auction. an extraordinary job and finds excellent : items.” > said Tetschner, who believes a re- placement willing to put as much time and effort into the auction as Ashbridge does will be hard to find. Ashbridge said the library's she said. “He's been saying, ‘This is my last year, this is my lastyear, for afewyears. There comes a time no matter how much you love something when you have to retire from it. Even though we'll miss him, we un- derstand he needs time for other things. He's done so much for the library.” Ruth Tetschner, co-chair of ‘auction, is sad to see Ashbridge leave. “I wish he would stay on. I know it's hard work. He does value to the Back Mountain keeps him coming back every year. “I feel dedicated to the library. It does wonders for the community,” he said. “For me the most fun is seeing the prices. Since I know what they cost, sometimes I'm pleasantly surprised and other times I'm not so pleasantly surprised.” Ashbridge says he'll still be very involved with the auction, though not to the extent he has been for so many years. POST PHOTO/RON BARTIZEK A children's playhouse will be a featured item at this year's library auction. Scott and Sara Skammer demonstrated its capacity : for fun Monda Civil War Roundtable to meet July 16 one: The July meeting of the Wyoming Valley Civil War Roundtable will be held on Wed.; July 16 at 7 p.m. at the Daddow-Isaacs American Legion, Rte. 415, Dallas, across from Picketts Charge restaurant. Scheduled program will be three short lectures by Matt Lippo, who will speak on James Longstreet, Reese Pelton, who will deliver a talk about a local Civil War diary and Mark Kahn, who will speak on the Battle of Sporting Hill. “The meeting is open to all who have an interest in the conflict. Also tobe covered willl be the Summer picnic, T-shirts, raffle. A possible Call 675 5211 concert by the 97th Regimental String Band and upcoming programs to Advertise for the fall. As usual, there will be a 50/50 raffle and the book /movie exchange. For information write to Box 613, Dallas, or call 675-3803. 7 IN HONOR OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE EATONVILLE BRIDGE | Creekside Gardens oat BOICES HOAGIE BARN are pleased to present an a afternoon and evening at "THE GARDENS" Jazz Festival! with the Jimmy Welch Jazz Ensemble 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Bring blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy the entertainment Workshops starting at 11:00 am and scheduled throughout the day ART SHOW at 2:00 pm ns for all Workshoj ) C reekside ER 29 South of Tunkhannock on 4 Church Drive * 836-3595 "Our Reputation Is Growing" 7 Kevin T. Kukuchka wi Hours: 9:00am - 6:00pm Monday - Saturday PENNSYLVANIA 10:00am - 4:00pm Sunday. LANDSCATT, & NURSER Visit our website: www.onlinegardner.com ASSOCIATION. Association American Legion to sponsor flea market Harveys Lake American Legion will sposnor a flea market, Sat., July 12, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the post home Rte. 415, Harveys Lake. Tables at $10 may be reserved by calling 639-5500 or 675-0104. Fresh air (continued from page 1) list of guidelines for safety and some rules. The Fords are expecting seven- year-old Andrew Sims in a couple weeks to return to their home for the second time. For many host families the pro- gram is a way to learn about a different kind of life and a differ- ent culture. “I wanted it to be an intercultural experience for our children,” said Dave Ford. Jill Snyder of Dallas agrees. She believes it's important that her nine-year-old son, Jeremy, know people from other cultures and backgrounds. “My son has no knowledge of any other cul- tures. I explained to him what the word prejudice means. [ want him to base his opinion on his own observations,” said Snyder. This year, William, 7, of the Bronx has come to spend two weeks camping, fishing, biking and swimming with the Snyders. Despite some small lessons in sharing, William, Jeremy and his four-year-old sister, Melissa, are having a great time. “It's good here. I like petting the dogs (two Greyhounds and a puppy),” said William. He said he has some trouble swimming, but is looking forward to fishing. Snyder said most kids are scared of dogs because they are usually guard dogs in the city. The Snyders hosted a Fresh Air Fund child about six years ago and thought it was a rewarding experience. that there is something outside of New York City and give him a place to run, a safe place,” she said. William said he hopes he can come back next year. Beth Kerr of Harveys Lake and her eight-year-old son, Paul, are happy that Robert Livingston from Manhattan could come back for a second year. “I want to show them{§) “It’s the right thing to do. For my son, it's important #§ to know what it’s like not to be an only child,” said Kerr. “He gets to learn about other places. He hears first hand about different noises, smells and people.” Kerr said she saw a notice last year about the fund and thought it would be great, especially since Paul had been tugging on ii! sleeve for a brother or sister. thought it would be great to get 1 him one for two weeks,” she said. After overcoming a slight case of the homesick blues, Robert and Paul are spending their two weeks together swimming and riding bikes. “It's fun. 1like playing and going to the pool,” said Robert. “It’s different here. It's quiet. It's noisy where I live.” Paul likes having a buddy hang around with. “I feel a lot .- more braver (with Robert here),” he said. “I'm not as lonely.” “Both kids will have great memories. It's a fun way to spend the summer,” said Kerr. Lehman (continued from page 1) Kathy Williams, Lake-Lehman business manager, the district is in debt $8.2 million due to such projects. Dallas has an outstanding debt of $5.3 million, said business manager Charlotte Williams. Wil- liams said the debt includes the construction of Dallas Elemen- tary, the middle school and addi- tions to the high school. A new school to replac: Westmoreland Elementary anc other projects will cost the Dalla: district about $8 million, a gooc portion of which could be paid from the approximately $5 mil- lion fund balance. Lehman is faced with replacing its dilapidated middle level building, which when combined with other work is esti- mated to cost $8 million to $12 million. The district has no fund balance. Lake-Lehman board member Karen Whipple said some of the district's financial situation is the result of a very small commercial tax base. “There are mostly land- owners in the district,” she said. According to the 1990 census, the median family income in the dis- trict is $33,458 compared to $41,857 in Dallas. property value is $57,483 While} it is $91,400 in Dallas. 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