Wellsville Chamber-of-Commerce March Luncheon

Thursday - March 25: The Chamber-of-Commerce March Luncheon was held this past Thursday at Tonda's Place in the 4th St. Square. Chamber President Randy Allmon called the meeting portion to order and Dolly Brophey offered the invocation.

Allmon announced that there will be a Special Meeting at noon at the Roadhouse on Friday, April 9. Guest speaker will be US Congressman, The Honorable Charlie Wilson. Allmon said he has asked the Congressman to speak on Economic Development and possibly Baard Energy. Tickets for the Special Meeting were by invitation only and Allmon reported they have been going fast. The printed tickets were courtesy of the Martin-MacLean-Altmeyer Funeral Home. Allmon advised any questions can be directed to him by calling 330-843-3475. There will be no tickets available at the door. The Roadhouse is located on Wells Avenue.

Allmon also reported that the Wellsville Chamber continues to grow. Pat & Amy George, owners of Floors by George on Wells Avenue and Dr. Bruce Jeffries, an optometrist with EL Eye Care Associates, were welcomed as new members. Allmon stated he hopes to have three additional new members to announce at the April luncheon.

The brochures for Wellsville's 5 Year All Class Reunion are now in the hands of Brent Haynes & DigiColor of New Cumberland, WV. Allmon stated that thanks to Diana Spencer & her partner selling ads the brochure is made possible at no cost to the Chamber. It will be available during the reunion free of charge.

It was also reported that the new Columbiana County Chamber web site has a link to Wellsville's Chamber. All Chamber members are listed at no cost to them. Allmon stated that it is "a nice little tool to have". The CC C-of-C web site can be found at www.columbianacountychambers.com.

A thank you note was read from Charter Member Marge Dysert for the "beautiful & huge meat tray" sent by the Chamber. Allmon asked that Marge be kept in your thoughts and prayers.

An appeal was made for Wellsville's Crime Watch Committee. They are having a hard time attracting folks to attend the once a month meetings. Allmon stated he's guilty of missing them too. The Crime Watch meets on the third Thursday of every month at 6 P.M. at Village Hall. See our post dated March 20 on last month's meeting. It is always interesting with the guest speakers and open to the public. The Crime Watch Committee is chaired by Janet Taggart and WPD Officer Shawn Bloor is the police liaison. Their next meeting is April 15.

Allmon announced the old "532" telephone number for the Chamber is no longer. The new contact number is 330-843-3475. Since that is Allmon's personal cell phone number that virtually puts the Chamber on call 24/7.

Wellsville School Board V.P. Thomas Brophey was congratulated for being selected to receive one of the 2010 Master Board Member Achievement Awards. The award was bestowed at the Ohio School Boards Association's Northeast Region Spring Conference held March 24 in Warren, Ohio. Brophey is one of eight out of 3,500 possible recipients to receive the annual award. Brophey is now in his 17th year serving as a member of the BOE.

Diana Spencer read a letter from CC Commissioner Penny Traina asking for everyone's support for passage of the County's 1% Sales Tax in the May primary. The tax is vital for the maintenance and support of the daily operation and services provided county citizens. Traina encouraged everyone to write a letter of support for the renewal of the tax to the Commissioners. The address is 105 S. Market St., Lisbon, OH 44432. Dan Bing and Jim Hoppel are the other two Commissioners.

Spencer also announced that United Way of Southern Columbiana County will be selling "high quality pin-on numerals" for folks to show their class years at all the different class reunions this year. The pins can put on shirt collars, hats or purses, etc. It is a minimum $10 donation for each 2-digit set. Orders can be placed at Unitied Way, P.O. Box 646, E.Liverpool, OH 43920.

Dolly Brophey announced that the Chamber is once again sponsoring the annual St. Francis Animal Shelter rabies clinic. It will be held Saturday, June 5 from noon to 2 o'clock in the parking lot at the old Sky Bank on Main St. Shots are $10 each. Last year doctors & staff of the Community Animal Clinic handled the vaccinations.

The Business of the Month was Davidson Nationwide Insurance. See our post below.

Guest speaker was Scott Washam, Juvenile/Probate Court Magistrate for CC Common Pleas Court. Pictured above, Washam has been a Magistrate since December, 2007, working for Common Pleas Court Judge Thomas Baronzzi. That position is a full time job and Washam spoke on the many aspects involved with his duties. Although he did not mention it, Washam is a candidate to replace retiring Common Pleas Judge Dave Tobin. Washam will be facing Wellsville native Judge Melissa Byers-Emmerling in the November General Election.

The next regular monthly luncheon is scheduled for Thursday, April 29, at DaLonzos according to the Chamber web site. Allmon thanked the staff at Tonda's for the excellent service and scrumptious food.

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