oH ® om The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, July 14, 1999 5 Auction bids century goodbye in style DALLAS - The final Back Moun- tain Memorial Library Auction of the 20th century was a blast. There was something for every- one at this year’s event. New addi- tions like the nightly “bid time” stories and off-site parking made a great tradition even better, while old favorites proved as popular as ever. The young children with painted faces and bright eyes who gathered inside to hear the bid time stories were treated to an evening of delight and wonder. “My favorite story was the one we just heard, Where the Wild Things Are, because it is really good,” said Devon Harris. The story hours were fun for all involved including the grown-ups who were telling the tales. “I defi- nitely enjoyed this,” said Felicia Waynesboro, who organized the sessions and happily took time to read to the children. “The kids were just amazing; they were re- ally involved and they asked great questions.” Bidders were also involved and anxious to participate in the ex- citement. Carol Whitehead and Jessica DelSanto proudly dis- played their prized items, an an- tique doll and a beaded jar that reminded the women of a genie’s home. “I've never missed an Auc- tion and I don’t think I ever will,” said Whitehead. “This is so much fun.” While the final tally isn't in, the antiques brought in over $53,000, a new record. by Kasia McDonough John and Sue Oswalt, chairpersons of this year's auction, rang the bell to officially begin the bidding. os; Joan Byron and her daughter Caroline with an antique women's shoeshine box they bid highest for. ask 2 blooming at the plant booth. Chad Oswalt checked out what was n's auction, Saturday an Schramm of Dallas, PA \ Tve never miss ® | : ed an Aucti : U C h oO Nn S C £2 Nn eS ~ — think I eper will. This ar EH om t oa | Carol Whitehead Dallas g the childre nia bhi rin in his bid du mother, Je ) = Kurt Schramm P visiting his gran afternoon. He was at right. John Shaskas, a veterinarian, with an animal of a different sort. Serge Ivanov, Dallas, sat right down to read a bargain book. PHoToOS BY CHARLOTTE BARTIZEK Kelly Dickinson, Shavertown, checked a tasty treat at the revived cake booth, which was busy Saturday night. A new auction record! This year's auction painting by Sue Hand, painted from the perspective of a bucket truck, brought $4,400. From left, Sue Hand; Carol Davis, the generous winning bidder; Jeff Townsend, auctioneer; Ernie Ashbridge, antiques committee. Davis, who grew up living on Pinecrest Ave., just a few blocks from the library, said she wanted an auction painting to leave for her family. She started going to auctions as a child, when the event was held in | ; the Risley barn on Lehman Ave. When she La mm - arrived at this year's auction, she said she : needed a number because she was going to buy the painting. And she did! Under the newly-lit auction bell, Sumner Bachman took bids while Steve Traver held up the goods. Traver would take the next shift at the microphone.
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