Our third event we attended this past Saturday was the Light-Up Night for the community Christmas Tree. At last night's Council meeting Chamber President Randy Allmon said he estimated about 80 people were braving the cold to witness the first community tree since 1985 to be lit up. We believe there had been other trees since then, in the gazebo, but not one of this splendor. The tree was donated by Gary Lyle. Lights and decorations for the tree was provided by the Wellsville Area Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber was assisted by members of the Wellsville Street Department and Fire Departments getting it put up and decorated.
They ornaments on the tree were memorial bulbs purchased in remembrance of members of the community no longer with us. Chamber member Dolly Brophey read off the list of names of those remembered on this year's tree. Remarks were given by Wellsville Mayor Joe Surace and CC Commissioner Penny Traina. Music was provided by DJ Bobby Sell and was assisted by his dad, Bob Sell2.
Stealing the show were 2nd & 3rd Graders from Wellsville's Garfield Elementary under the direction of Mrs. Janice Snyder. They entertained the crowd with Christmas carols and were moving and grooving. Those smiling faces certainly warmed up everyone looking on.
The highlight of the night was the arrival of Santa Claus in one of the Village fire trucks. Santa greeted everyone, joined in the singing and posed for pictures with youngsters of all ages.
Thanks should go out to the Wellsville Area Chamber of Commerce and other members of the community for organizing and making this possible. It's Wellsville's way of saying Merry Christmas.
Santa will be back this coming Saturday at a Breakfast With Santa at the Riverside Presbyterian Church to pose for pictures and hear requests on those wish lists. Sponsored by the Wellsville Lions Club as a fund raiser for their Care & Share program it will take place from 8 to 11 AM.
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