Yesterday evening the Wellsville Carnegie Library sponsored a concert for the kids young & old. The concert was given by singer-songwriter Chip Richter as part of his Here Comes The Sun concert tour. Richter has been traveling and touring for over 10 years and specializes in music for kids and families.
He opened his concert with a number called "Hey There How Do You Do". With his mellow voice and smooth guitar playing it wasn't long before he had his audience fully involved with shaking hands, clapping and singing along. From what I observed the entertainment was enjoyed by all. For more info on Richter check out his web site at http://www.chiprichter.com/.
This concert was in celebration of National Library Week and is just one of the activities planned for the kids from the Wellsville area. Coming next Monday and Thursday is a Family Craft Night from 6 - 7:30 each evening. An adult must accompany all children. Also coming up is the showing of the newly released on DVD movie entitled the Tale of Despereux on two different evenings. It's an animated movie about a heroic mouse who's name is Despereux. On April 30 they will be having a Scrap Booking event for the kids. In June & July they will be having more events with artists and musicians. You can call the library at 330-532-1526 for more details on these events.
All these activities are for the benefit of the kids and the folks at the library should be commended for their care and concern. From talking to the ladies it's evident it comes straight from the heart. Everything is free. Speaking of free, for the month of May the library will be having Food for Fines. For a can of food, which will be donated to one of the food pantries, all book fines will be forgiven.
Pictured above are photos of last night's concert. You can click on any of the pictures to enlarge.
Thanks ladies. You're the best!
ole nib
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On another subject , I see the Barrel Beggars have been out the last few weeks, snarling traffic at the intersections with their hand out for free money. The "cause" today was "Club Hollywood" whatever that may be. In tough economic times , the fact they are out there at our intersections asking for money for their extra curricular activities is even more reprehensible than it was before.
If it was the Red Cross , the Veterans, the Shriner's or some other worthy cause, that is one thing , but this has gone too far.
I havent had a vacation away from home in 10 years. I wonder if the mayor would allow me to socilate donations next week for a vacation to Maine ?
If you find it so reprehensible why don't you go to a Council Meeting and make your views known to some one who can do something about it? That's not saying they will but, at least, that would be putting your money where your mouth is, sort to speak.
I always worry about the safety factor involved. I would hate to see anyone get hurt but I'm not so opposed to the folks that do it. I saw one young lady down on Clark talking on her cell phone. Standing out in the middle of an intersection at the same time is certainly increasing the risk factor. They do need some type of safety briefing at the least.
Club Hollywood "is a traveling volley ball team" as one young lady up on Wells Ave. explained to me. The team members are from all over the area and they have a tournament coming up. The girl that explained it to me was very polite and I was impressed with her kind attitude while filling me in. She earned my donation and I feel their cause was just as worthy as any of the others you mentioned.
If the mayor lets you set up for your vacation fund please let me know. I'll be glad to volunteer a couple of hours so we can be rid of your sour attitude for a week or two.
nib
ahahaaaaaa.....that's so funny......remind me to laugh...i have been to council numerous times in the past and obviously it hasn't done any good....there has been talk of limiting the groups who can participate to strictly non profits /charities....but in the end , it stays the same.
So you think supporting a travelling volley ball team is just as good as donating to the Shriners Children's Hospital ?
Ya think having people stationed at every main intersection asking for money encourages people from out of town to want to visit the flood wall or farmers market ?
Let's just open the town to all the beggars...traveling gypsies and drifters welcome too .
"Tell em ole nib sent ya"
FYI....people expecting to receive money usuallly are very polite....I'm so happy you made a donation ya big goof ball
Hey Nib thank's for the support !
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If it's to support a youth activity, then yes, I do think it is a worthy cause. It's just as worthy as any of the others that you mentioned.
Thankfully your elitist, scornful attitude is in the minority. Donating to any cause is solely at the discretion of the giver. The good people in the ville usually open up their hearts and dig in their pockets, especially if it's for the kids.
It's people like you that distract others from stopping by.
nib
I'm not sure how many local players that team has but think Chief Scarabino's little girl is among them.
While the tag days may be a pain for some they are a good fund raiser for many organizations. Most sport teams don't receive funding from the schools so they rely on booster clubs to help raise money for what they need. Cost of equipment and uniforms is "reprehensible", but it's a need for these teams. They could sell $5 candles for $10 or sell candy bars for a couple bucks when you can buy one at the store for .80 or better yet, come banging on your door asking you to order something, take your money, and then you never see the goods. That has happen to me more than once. I no longer buy off children I don't know personally. We need to support our youth and their sports, if not, they simply won't exist. It is very simple, if you don't want to give, then don't. If you can't give, then don't.
I agree whole heartedly with Ole Nib's comments about the 'Bum Barrels'! I don't give a penny to any of them other than the Lion's Club because a number of year's ago when we declined to make a donation, a woman from the organization collecting yelled at my husband for not giving. After that, forget it!!!!! If you take up a collection for your vacation, let me know. I'll do mine next!!!
the village perpetuates this cycle of begging for money, not working or having a fund-raiser, but putting your hand out and begging for it. They are to afraid they might offend someone to take a stand. It is sad and pitiful to let the kids think this is normal. It is not normal. Is it better to have the kids beg in the middle of the damn street or to use their brains and actually come up with a fundraising activity. To learn organizational skills and leadership skills, creativity and working together for a common cause. They are being done a big injustice in more ways than one. If any child ever gets hurt, maybe then council will regret they did not do the right thing by these kids. Thank God for the parents who are smart enough and care enough about their kids not to let them beg in the streets. You can say I have a sour attitude, but I think and many other people think it is the right attitude when it comes to our children.
You have a valid point but even begging requires some work. It could also be considered a learning tool.
nib
As the Morning Journal noted in a toast this week: toast people like the Alley Cat Aid Brigade and revitatlization committee and county humane society for coming up with events as fund raisers, not justbegging for money.
Nib:
Did you really say begging requires work and it could also be considered a learning tool? You didn't say that did you? Nib, you should quit sounding like you just fell off the turnip truck and support every hayseed idea that anyone comes up with. Begging is not work or a learning tool. Really think about that statement. I hope if you seriously think about the arguments against this, you see the
logic of not having begging barrells. It is not the kids fault. They have adults supervision, and they should be trying to be creative and come up with new fund raisers. All they have to do is get on the internet and search for some fund raisers. Begging is just another black eye for the village, can't you see that.
I have to ask, do people consider the cans you find in local businesses asking for donations, begging?
Nib:
Are you still thinking about it or what. Just because someone is doing something, and it has to do with our youth, doesn't mean it is the right thing to do and cannot be changed and improved upon.
No, I'm not really giving it much thought other than I'm getting convinced you're trying to convert me to your line of thinking. I stated my opinion. You stated yours. Not much else to say.
nib
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