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Preservation Society Is Preparing For Annual Events

Tribune photo by Lenora Lake

Charles Mullen checks a record turntable and entertainment console to see that it works in preparation of The Chiselers Market on March 14. Members of the organization, and some husbands, sort and price items Thursdays in a warehouse on the University of Tampa’s campus.

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: February 18, 2009

UT CAMPUS - In a University of Tampa warehouse every Thursday, volunteers sort and price items for a gigantic one-day flea market.

The money from the sale - and a pre-sale party - will help restore Henry B. Plant's 1891 Tampa Bay Hotel, which now is Plant Hall on the University of Tampa campus.

At age 50, The Chiselers is one of the nation's oldest preservation societies. The all-volunteer group has almost 300 members, of which about 170 are active. They are preparing for the 46th annual Chiselers Market, set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 14 at the University of Tampa, 401 E. Kennedy.

Chairs Ruth Tapley and Sterling Remer, along with other Chiselers members, are preparing thousands of items for sale. Items include jewelry, china, silver, collectibles, sporting goods, books, plants and furniture.

"We literally can furnish a house," said Tapley.

Remer said most items are priced at about one-fourth of their original sales price. Many items will be under $10

"Right now, in this economy, we feel like we have more of a demand and that we can fulfill a need in many ways," Remer said.

Chiselers President Glenda Barlow said several of the members' husbands, including Charles Mullen, Bill Martin and her husband, Clark Barlow, test all the electrical items to be sure they work.

The sale also includes a silent auction. About 200 items will be up for bid, including donations of gift certificates from area businesses.

Susie Sanders, chairwoman of the silent auction, said, "We get the cream of the crop. The Chiselers give us outstanding items, some of which are family heirlooms, and we get a lot of stuff from estate sales."

The flea market will be preceded by the 13th Annual Market Preview Party from 7 to 9 p.m. March 13 in the same location. Sandy Harris, Suzanne Strahan and Al Van Voris are co-chairs of the review party. Pat Colvard is the honorary chairwoman.

A cocktail buffet will be served while guests preview items for sale. A live auction at 8 p.m. will include a one-week stay in Cordoba, Spain, a private dinner with wine for six people at The Palm, and a New York Yankee weekend.

Tickets are $50 and may be purchased by calling Robbie Williams at (813) 253-0037.

Barlow said the organization usually raises about $60,000 from the sale and more than $100,000 from the preview party.

Today, The Chiselers will meet at 10:30 a.m. to hear reports about the plans. The meeting also will feature a skit about the group's 50th anniversary.

The group still is seeking donations for the sale and will pick up large ones, such as furniture. Call (813) 253-2027 for donation details. For information on the organization, see www.Chiselers.org.

Author-Psychologist Speaks At Tampa Unity

HYDE PARK - Clinical psychologist Franklin Schultz will be featured in a presentation at 6:30 p.m. Friday at Tampa Unity, 3302 W. Horatio St.

Shultz is the author of "A Language of the Heart: Therapy Stories That Heal," a book that explores the language we use to describe our lives and offers tools to make sense of life and relationships. The book and other reading material will be available for purchase. A love offering will be accepted. For information, call the Tampa Unity Bookstore at 813-870-0731.

Event Benefits Children's Home

SOUTH TAMPA - Here is a chance to do some spring cleaning, help others and get a discount. Georgette's Boutique & Shoe Salon will host a special shopping session from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday with wine, appetizers, prizes and goodie bags.

Attendees are asked to bring gently worn clothes, accessories, household items, bedding, books, games and toys for donation to the Children's Home's new thrift store, Charlie's Treasures. The store will open in March.

Attendees will receive a 15-percent discount on any purchase that night. There is no charge to attend but reservations are needed: email Marinose@aol.com.

Scholarship Winners Introduced At Tea

TAMPA - Tampa Woman's Club members will introduce the 2009 scholarship winners at their Silver Scholarship Tea from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday at the home of Tessie and Charles Raymondo in Swann Estates.

President Carol McCommons, Education Chairman Nancy White and co-hostess Tessie Raymondo will greet members at the door while past presidents Laura Lang, JoAnne Moses, Bonnie Marsh, Marilyn Alessi, Anna Perdue, Ossie Rodriguez, Nousy Tavakoli, Mayre Ann Minardi , Pat Keel and Connie Speronis Cave will welcome members.

Scholarship winners include: Camilla Cook, University of Tampa Lucille B. King Scholarship; Michelle Shortridge and Dawn Webb, Hillsborough Community College WINGS Scholarships, and Melinda Tintle, GFWC Tampa Juniorette Book Scholarship recipient.

Pianists Mary Raines and Myrsha Lazarre and vocalist Tiana Smith will perform. During intermission, club members Ashley Barton, Cindy Argerious, Debbie Dicus, Laura Lang, Betty Lumia, Rae Pemberton and Whitney St. Amant will model clothes from the Pink Palm in a show coordinated by Kay Hance, Erlene Yost and Cathy Bartolotti.

Denim And Diamonds Is Saturday

TAMPA - Cambridge Christian School will present its annual Denim and Diamonds Fashion Show and Vendor Fair at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Hilton Airport Westshore, 2225 N. Lois Ave. At noon, parents, students and faculty will model.

Tickets to the event are $50, which includes pre-shopping and post-shopping time, lunch and the fashion show. Proceeds provide classroom and technological enhancements as well as tuition assistance. For tickets, call the school at (813) 872-6744.

Johnny Charro Featured At Dance

WEST TAMPA - Longtime entertainer Johnny Charro and his band will be featured at a Sunday afternoon dance, sponsored by the Sons of Italy La Nuova Sicilia Unita Lodge #1251.

The event, open to the public, is from 4 to 8 p.m. at the lodge's hall, 3315 Lemon St. The doors open at 3 p.m. Guests may bring beverages and party platters or snacks.

Tickets are $8 each and reservations are taken for parties of eight or more. For information, call the lodge at (813) 870-1805 or Al Greco at (813) 220-9285.

Israel Conflict Topic At Tiger Bay

DOWNTOWN - The Tiger Bay Club of Tampa will host a lunch meeting Fridayfocusing on the recent Israel conflict.

Speakers are Jack Ross, a member of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee and Ahmed Bedier, a Florida-based human rights advocate and expert on Islam, hate crimes and the Mideast.

The meeting is at Maestro's at the Performing Arts Center with registration at 11:30 a.m. and lunch at noon. Tickets are $25 for members and $30 for guests. For information and reservations, call (813) 741-0004 or email tigerbay@ tampbay.rr.com

Garden Groups Plan Activities

SOUTH TAMPA - Several garden groups plan activities. They include:

• A card party and luncheon, sponsored by the Sunset Park Garden Club.

It will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. todayat the clubhouse, 4624 W. Browning Ave. For information, call Jayne Smith at (813) 837-4533.

• A presentation by Charles Chapman at the Tampa Bay Orchid Society meeting.

The event, free to the public, will be Thursday at Seminole Heights United Methodist Church, 6111 Central Ave. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the program at 7 p.m. For information call President Dory Gallagher at (813) 907-7025.

•A lecture by Jim Boyer at the Tampa African Violet Society meeting.

The event, free to the public, will be at the Ragan Community Center, 10 a.m. Friday at the Ragan Community Center, 1200 E. Lake Ave. Boyer will talk about the importance of lighting for plant growth. For information, call President Mary Lou Harden at (813) 689-8700

• A program by Patti Schaefer of Annie's Garden Shed on container gardening at Monday's meeting of the Parkland Garden Club.

The meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Sandi Schroeder with hostesses Jenifer Ownby and Ginger Watters. For information, call (813) 872-7113.

Send news of community interest to Lenora Lake at 15310 Amberly Drive, Suite 102, Tampa FL 33647; fax to (813) 975-9488; e-mail to llake@tampatrib.com; or call her at (813) 865-4851.

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