Saturday - Sept. 11: Nunzio Lombardozzi got it started seven years ago to raise funds for paint & supplies for the Village Fix-Up/Clean-Up Committee. Lombardozzi was Chairman of the all volunteer committee. Over the years it grew. It raised some funds for the Fix-Up/Clean-Up Committee and it brought shoppers to town in search of bargains. People all over town participated with a $3 donation for a permit and others set up next to Village Hall. Then earlier this year Lombardozzi had to resign and the committee was dissolved.
A few months ago members of Wellsville's Revitalization Committee (WRC) approached Lombardozzi for his consent to carry on his annual yard sale event. With his encouragement, advice and blessing plans were put in motion for the 7th Annual Yard Sale. It took place this past Saturday. Even Ma Nature smiled down on the community event with a picture perfect day. Members of the WRC found many Wellsville residents were eagerly anticipating the annual sale. A total of 106 permits were sold.
From Save-A-Lot up on Wells Avenue to down near the end of Clark Street and from Riverside to the hillside there were sales set up. The designated space next to Village Hall was nearly filled with vendors. The WRC even set up a table at that location with donated items and by the end of the day had some very respectable sales. Members of the Wellsville Volunteer Fire Dept. were doing a brisk business selling hot dogs, pop & cookies at the Fire Station. Up the street the Friends of the Old Fire Station were having some nice sales. We haven't seen that much traffic in town since last year's sale. Pictured above it brought business to town, raised some funds for the WRC and the folks that had the sales. What Lombardozzi took a chance on seven years ago, and watched it grow over the years, enjoyed continued success one more time.
Proceeds from the Yard Sale and other planned fund raisers all go toward the completion of the floodwall murals and the Main Street USA program. Next up for the WRC is the "Rolling On The River Auction" scheduled for Saturday, November 6 at Sell's Auction on Broadway. Members have already started collecting donations for items to be auctioned. Some of the items on the list so far is a gently used 10' fishing boat, a set of Phaltzgraff dinnerware, a Congressional Clock, pieces of Weeping Gold pottery and a new electric guitar from Music & Art 4 U. The guitar includes two free lessons. Mural artist Gina Hamson is donating one or two framed paintings and these are just a few of the items to be put up for bid. Anyone wishing to donate items can contact Connie Carmichael at 330-532-9064, Joyce Lynn at 330-532-4931 or Beverly Hentzell at 330-532-9352. Arrangements can be made for pick-up of any donations.
Later this month or in October, the WRC will be recognizing a local business for how they attractively maintain their property with their first "Business Pride Award". It's a uniquely designed award that will be visible for all to see. The manufacturer just completed the design phase and is ready to build it.
The goal of the committee is to create a healthy and vibrant "Main Street" that will benefit existing businesses and create new business for our Village. The fund raisers are to underwrite this goal. The WRC wish to thank the many residents, merchants and vendors that contributed to the success of the Village Yard Sale and a special thanks to Nunzio Lombardozzi for all his encouragement and advice.
Mark November 6 on your calendar for the "Rolling On The River Auction". WRC Chairwoman Candy Bangor was quoted in the newspaper as saying it "will be the auction to end all auctions". It starts at 5:30 P.M. at Sells.
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