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Bead holders, it's time to share the wealth

By Linda D. Cole and Ingrid L. Kohler, Times Staff Writers
Published February 9, 2008

A big group hug is our Valentine's Day greeting to all of out lovable readers, and that includes the two or three old cranks out there too. That last part is in jest, of course!

Now that the pirates have successfully captured Tampa for another year, it is time to divvy up the booty tossed around during the Gasparilla parade. Jeanette Reynolds and her husbandrecycle beads and use them for children's clowning events. Spread the wealth; phone (727) 525-9339.

It's a popular time of year for beads. The subject crops up again in another request. Mae Barr is looking for beads and junk jewelry to use in a project with her granddaughters. They all like to get together, chat and string beads and glue sequins onto T-shirts and hats. Sounds like fun! Mae can pick up items in areas near St. Petersburg, Gulfport, Pinellas Park, Largo and Seminole. Her phone number is (727) 343-8044.

Got some rock 'n' roll LPs you no longer use but haven't gotten around to moving out of the house? Here's a lucky coincidence: Irene Walt would love to have them. Please call (727) 596-2735.

Lucie Somers of Dunedin wonders if you know of a group or individual who would be cheered by regularly receiving cards from her through the mail. She initially wanted to send greetings to men and women in the military, but was discouraged by the privacy rules that apply to those communications. Please send the names and addresses of folks who would like to hear from Lucie to Lucie Somers, 1415 Main St., Lot 219, Dunedin, FL 34698.

In August 2006, Melba Rilott's daughter and family lost their home to fire. As is so often the case in such devastating events, the loss of memories is felt as keenly as the material devastation. Melba's daughter, a graduate of Dunedin High School, missesher destroyed yearbooks, and Melba appeals to readers who may have them for 1976, 1977, 1978 and 1979. Please call Melba at (727) 789-0856.

Janet Amos of Dunnellon weaves pine needles into various objects and sometimes adorns them with a clock face. Unfortunately, no glue, including those sold in crafts stores, adheres well to the needles, so Janet plans to sew the faces to them. Should you have clock numbers or open clock faces from a defunct timepiece, Janet would love to have them. Please e-mail t_amos@wildblue.net or call (352) 489-1298.

A Largo reader is searching for Carlow College Mount Mercy alumnae for an upcoming reunion. Please call (727) 593-0190 if you are one or know of one.

Fred is offering an older Sony computer with monitor, keyboard and mouse to someone who can use them. It comes with a few kids games and a driver education program that helped Fred's children learn to drive. The program includes a steering wheel and foot pedals for practice driving and displays the view from the car as the user "drives." Mr. Ed guides the student through the lessons. Call Fred at (727) 786-6322.

Margaret Harris wants to whip up some ebles in the worst way, but she can't until she finds an ebleskiver (also spelled aebleskiver). It's a pan with seven individual half cups that makes a light eble, described as a cross of dumpling, doughnut and fritter. Anyway, a friend gave her some recipes for ebles, and Margaret is raring to go, except . . . you know. Get Margaret cooking; call (727) 784-4297.

Doug Walbert of Holiday, a lifelong home canner who learned the art at his grandmother's knee, would happilypick up at your convenience canning jars of any size you no longer want. Doug may be reached at (727) 236-8084.

Bay Vista Church of Christ, a small church in St. Petersburg, is teaching cooking, crafts and life skills to a group of young boys and girls, but the program needs utensils. The folks would be grateful to receive a standing mixer; a large mixing bowl; 2 strainers; a large pot; one large frying pan; and any kind of cookbooks. If you have items to donate that must be picked up, please call (727) 867-1306 or e-mail bchrist10@verizon.net. If you wish to drop off donations at the church, 5460 Seventh St. S, please call ahead and notify them first.

Thank-you note

Linda Cox, art specialist at Cannella Elementary School in Tampa, thanks everyone who sent recycled cards for her delighted students' use. They now have plenty. For future reference, Linda suggests that art departments of elementary schools are likely recipients of donated used cards.

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