On The Calendar

Rain, rain, go away...

Due to a family obligation in the 'burgh yesterday we ran out of time & energy to do the calendar on Sunday as we normally try to do. Was aiming to get in done in the early morning but we slept in. By the time we got back to the ville it was practically time to call it a night.

We did hear the announcement that after nearly 10 years they got Osama bin Laden hiding in the hills of Western Pakistan. Lord forgive us but that is one death we will not mourn. Wellsville native Cathy Salter lost her life as one of the 9/11 victims in the World Trade Center. The mother of our grandchildren had just left the hotel in that NYC building moments before the plane hit. She was just moments away from being another victim. We hope the Salter family can find some solace in knowing bin Laden has met his fate.

Monday – May 2:

• Filing deadline for independent candidates for the November General Elections. Petitions have to be in by 4 PM


• WHS Baseball at Jackson Milton – 5 PM


• WHS Alumni Activities Committee Monthly Meeting - 7:30 PM at Alumni Center – 201 3rd St

Tuesday – May 3:

• Primary Election - Protect your voice in our government


• BWD Liaison Committee Meeting – 11 AM at County Engineers Office – Lisbon


• WHS Track at Columbiana County Meets postponed until Thursday


• Wellsville Council Regular Meeting – Move to Wednesday - May 4

Wednesday – May 4:

• Joshua Project Clothing Give-away – 12 Noon to 6 PM at New Hope Community Church – 43152 State Rt. 39


• Daw Mid. School Track Triangular – 4:30 PM at Crestview with East Palestine


• Wellsville Village Council Regular Meeting - 6 PM at Village Hall - 1200 Main St.

Thursday – May 5:

• National Day of Prayer Observance – 12 Noon at the Gazebo - 4th Street Square


• Mexican Cinco de Mayo Celebration


• Wellsville Council Sewage Committee – 1 PM at Village Hall – 1200 Main St.


• WHS Track at OVACs – withdrawn


• WHS Track at CC Meet - 4:30 PM at Salem - Rescheduled from Tuesday


• ”The Singing Mailman” Kenny Beaver – 6 to 8 PM at Riverside Roadhouse – 565 Wells Ave.


• Wellsville Memorial Council – 7 PM at VFW Post 5647 – 359 Main St.

Friday – May 6:

• Wellsville Revitalization Committee Hot Dog Sale – 12 Noon to 7 PM at Save-A-Lot – 325 Wells Ave.


• WHS Boys Baseball at Jefferson County Christian – 5 PM


• Potter Players Communtity Theatre Performance of Jack in the Blue Ridge Mountains – 8 PM at the PPCT Playhouse – 417 15th St.

Saturday – May 7:

• Mason's Breakfast - 7:30 to 10 AM at Wellsville Masonic Lodge – Cost by donation


• Knights of Columbus Measure Up Tag Day – 9 AM to 12 Noon


• Men At the Cross's “Men's Rally In The Valley” – 9 AM to & 7 PM at the Covelli Center – Youngstown


• First Baptist Men's Prayer Breakfast – 10 AM at the church – Public Invited - 1401 Center St.


• Riverside Presbyterian Deacons Spring Ladies Social – 11 AM to 1 PM at the church – 525 Riverside Ave.


• Wellsville Memorial Council Flags on Veteran's graves – 1 PM at Springhill Cemetery – Volunteer helpers welcome – Meet at Newlin Memorial Chapel


• WHS Track at Columbiana County Meets – 4:30 PM


• Potter Players community Theatre Performance of Jack in the Blue Ridge Mountains – 8 PM at the PPCT Playhouse – 417 15th St.

Sunday – May 8:

• Worship at a church of your choice


• Mother's Day

Tuesday is Primary Election Day. On the ballot are two levy issues vitally important to Wellsville. One is for the Fire Department and the other for the Police Dept. Both deserve and need our support. Please make sure to get to the polls to support our safety forces.

Tuesday's BWD Liaison Meeting with the County Engineers is to discuss future projects.

Thursday is the Cinco de Mayo Mexican celebration that many believe is Mexico's equivalent to the 4th of July or Independence Day. Actually the 5th of May is in celebration of victory over the French in the Battle of Puebla. It was an unlikely loss for the French forces and a great moral victory for the Mexicans in 1862. Mexico's Independence Day is actually on September 16.

Thursday's Wellsville Sewage Committee meeting has twice been postponed. Originally they announced the main subject would be the Forced Main renovation project.

Saturday's K of C tag day for their Measure Up campaign is a fund raiser for the mentally challenged programs in our area. It's an annual campaign with the proceeds going 100% to that worthy cause.

The Riverside Presbyterian Deacon's Saturday Ladies Social is also an annual event. Entertainment will be provided by vocalist Ira Kandell and a light lunch will be served. Cost is $10 per lady. For more information call 330-532-2214.

At the last Council Meeting Village Administrator told us there will be dumpsters available for spring clean up behind Village Hall. They should be in place May 11 through May 13. We'll have more on that later.

The Wellsville Modern Striders Track & Field Club is organizing for another season. This is the non-profit organization that provides an athletic activity for area youngsters. At present they are looking for volunteer officers. For more information call Shelly Abdalla at 330-532-3473 or Kinda Martin at 330-843-8610.

The Wellsville Volunteer Fire Department is planning this year's Fireman's Homecoming which will be held June 1 through June 4. That's the annual carnival fund raiser they hold with entertainment, contests, rides and those famous home made French fries. Presale ride tickets are now available. For more information call Festival Chairman Jamie McMahon at 330-831-9061.

Looking for an inexpensive activity some Saturday or Sunday? Keep the newly expanded Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center in mind. They are open every week-end from 2 to 6 PM until the end of October. Admission is free. Call 330-385-6250 for more information or visit their web site at www.beavercreekwildlife.org. It's located near the entrance of Beaver Creek State Park, right in our backyard.

Have a good week everyone...

ole nib