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Copyright 2009
Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce
45 E. Main St.
Chillicothe, OH 45601
740-702-2722
After a most trying year,
here’s hoping for better days in 2010
By Marvin Jones
President and CEO
As we head into the final days of 2009, the chamber staff extends its most sincere wishes to all of its members and their families and employees for a great Christmas and a prosperous new year. Rosie Daughters and Elizabeth Camponeschi join me in these wishes this holiday season.
It has been our pleasure to continue to serve you, our members, for another year, maybe one of the more trying ones for many of you. The depth of the recession varied for each individual member, but there was no doubt it touched all of us in some form. Through it all, though, many of us remain optimistic that the future will be kinder and bring better fortunes.
So, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!
Courts to get great quarters; Carlisle still there
City Council’s decision this week to buy the former AEP building at Main and Mulberry streets means a major anchor in the downtown district gets filled and Municipal Court gets to move out of antiquated quarters and into a modern facility. The community will be proud following the transition.
The decision also leaves on the table, though, the mess that still exists with the Carlisle Building. The best hope here is that the mayor, the council, the owners and those who truly might be able to effect restoration convene an open session to lay out all options and alternatives so that the most promising ones can be seriously explored. With two new members and a new president, the 2010 council has an opportunity to be the one that actually gets something done – seven years after the fire that dramatically altered our downtown.
Smoke House gets a makeover
Dane Straub is taking advantage of the winter to renovate totally the patio at his Old Canal Smoke House at Water and Mulberry streets. He said he plans to invest $55,000 into a new permanent covering that will accommodate ceiling fans, have rollup flaps when the rain and winds come and provide a break to keep those in the bar area from the chills when the front door opens. Heaters also will mean the patio season can be extended by about two months, he said.New lighting will highlight the archecture.
Open house set for new business
Senior Day Retreat plans an open house Tuesday, Dec. 29 from 5-8 p.m. to introduce folks to its services in the former home of Southeastern Business College at 1855 Western Ave. Connie Pruitt and Janet and Bill Dean are opening the business that provides caregivers some respite from their duties. The facility offers activities, lunch, hair and nail appointments and a “quiet corner.” A ribbon cutting is set for Monday, Jan. 4 at 4:30 p.m.
North Bridge signal may be coming down
The traffic signal on North Bridge Street at Aldis and Tractor Supply went to the flashing mode this week as the Ohio Department of Transportation and the city study the situation possibly to remove it. The study lasts until March when the decision probably will be made. With the new signal at Hopetown Road, it may mean this signal isn’t needed.
Adena heading into Pickaway County
Adena Family Medicine – Circleville opens in January at Herald Square on North Court Street in Circleville with a physician and nurse practitioner and services such as a laboratory and general x-ray. It will be open weekdays 8-5 with appointments necessary to see the doctor, Jason Collins, or NP, Jennifer Garner. Walk-ins are welcome for other services.
Combined BAB brought out the guests
Bristol Village’s Glenn Activity Center proved a great place for Wednesday’s Business After Business that included members from the Pike County Chamber of Commerce. Manager Pat Nichols and her crew provided a nice spread of appetizers and beverages while the guests got a chance to check out the various features of the center, including the walking track and swimming pool. Check out 24 more photos from the event: December BAB
Get your tickets for the New Year's celebration
Usher in the next decade of the 21st century at the chamber’s New Year’s Eve Party. Nothing but pure fun from 9-1 at the Elks with the Gravity Cats providing the dance music before we celebrate the dropping of the ball in Times Square via large-screen TVs followed by a champagne toast. All for only $25 or gather your nine best friends and get a table for $200 that you can decorate with your own theme. Adult and other beverages available along with some appetizers. No need to register; just stop by the chamber to pick up your tickets. Click for details
Vendors licenses issued recently by the Ross County Auditor:
- Old Thyme Flowers, 12 N. Main St., Frankfort.
- Darlene Hardbarger, 1060 Black Run Road.
- Zack’s Auto Sales, 208 E. Main St., Bainbridge.
Have an item for the newsletter? Email CEO Marvin Jones at mjones@chillicotheohio.com.