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Volume 4, Issue 44 Friday, July 21, 2006 This Week's Sponsors
Click here to see the visitors' bureau calendar of local events Chamber Calendar Thursday, July 27: Board of Directors, noon, Horizon Chillicothe Telephone. Wednesday, August 2: Membership Luncheon sponsored by Rathkamp Financial; speaker Roger Crago, superintendent of Chillicothe City Schools, 11:30 a.m., Chillicothe Country Club. Membership Luncheon reservation Wednesday, August 16: Business After Business, tentatively set for the Majestic Theatre courtyard, 5-7 p.m. BAB registration. Wednesday, August 30: Kay Frances presents "Laugh ... Just for the Health of It" at the Workforce Academy; noon-2 p.m., Ross County Service Center, lunch included, $5; Workforce Academy registration Thursday, September 28: Annual Chamber Golf Outing, Crown Hill Golf Course near Williamsport, Golf outing reservations Wednesday, November 15: Chamber Annual Expo, Elks Hall on West Second Street, details coming in August; this also serves as the Business After Business.
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Loss of heritage sad; opportunities abound for rebirth
No matter the outcome of the structures involved in this week's fire on East Second Street just west of the Majestic Theatre, an opportunity exists to create new uses for an area of downtown Chillicothe. Without a doubt, the fire was a setback. Any loss of a part of our architectural heritage is a time of sadness as it can never be replaced in the same manner as the originals. In this case, though, the owners of the most effected structures (Bob Althoff and Wilbur Poole) are committed spiritually and financially to a vibrant downtown district. And they have the resources to do what's best for their properties. The Majestic structure remains intact and the Chillicothe Civic Theatre, in the true spirit of "the show must go on," plans to perform "Bye, Bye Birdie" there this weekend. Chamber members who feel they might have equipment, supplies or any other materials to help the Priscilla Smith and the Majestic staff to get back on their feet might want to get in touch at 772-2041. As for the plans to host the Aug. 16 Business After Business in the courtyard, they continue until further notice, but it would be a great way to celebrate the rebirth of the area. Stay tuned.
GOLF OUTING RESERVATIONS NOW BEING TAKEN: Crown Hill Golf Club just off U.S. 22 west of Williamsport plays host to this year's chamber golf outing on Thursday, Sept. 28. Twenty-seven teams took part in last year's event. The fee this year is $320 for a team and $80 for individuals. The price includes two beverage tickets, snacks during play and a steak dinner after the round. Hole sponsorships this year are only $50. Members unable to play, but who would like to donate items to be used as skill or door prizes should get in touch with the chamber at 702-2722. Sign up now to play: Golf outing reservations
DOWNTOWN SIDEWALK SALE KICKS OFF WITH RIBBON CUTTING: Heidi and Lee Parks officially cut the ribbon on Ann-Marie's at 67 N. Paint St. Friday morning to signal their store is fully stocked with children's and maternity clothing. Downtown merchants are holding their annual summer Sidewalk Sale today, Saturday and Sunday. FROM ITALIAN TO MEXICAN: Los Mariachis, now in Central Center, is opening a second location on North Plaza Boulevard off Bridge Street at the site of the former Italian Grille and before that, New York New York. BAB SERVES AS KICKOFF FOR MURAL: Major progress was made Wednesday before and during the Business After Business at Horizon Chillicothe Telephone on the mural on the east building. Artist Eric Henn said he is working on a project in Fairfield County also, but hopes to tackle the Horizon mural in earnest in a week or two and be finished in about 30 days. More than 200 chamber members and guests braved the heat and humidity for the BAB downtown. You can keep up on the progress of the mural by checking out Horizon's webcam from this site: Horizon mural webcam. And click here to check out the 31 photos from Wednesday's BAB: Horizon BAB. NEW WEBSITE: T&S Enterprises now has its own website -- www.shipchillicothe.com -- that includes a listing of all the shipping boxes it has available in addition to other mailing information.
ANNUAL LUAU NEXT SATURDAY: The Treasure Chest Luau of the Chillicothe Social Society is set for July 29 at the Pump House Center for the Arts 6 p.m. to midnight with proceeds going to sponsor a night at the Chillicothe Paints for Big Brothers/Big Sisters of South Central Ohio. Tickets are $20 for a single and $35 for a couple and are available at the Welcome Center, 45 E. Main St., the Ross County Advertiser, 147 W. Water St. GRANT AVAILABLE TO PROMOTE APPALACHIA: If your company or organizations plans to participate in Make A Difference Day on Oct. 28, grants of up to $2,000 are available if your project promotes the mission of Ohio's Appalachian Country. To learn more about the grants, contact Kyrsten Vogel at the Ross-Chillicothe Convention and Visitors Bureau at 702-7677 or kyrstenvogel@horizonview.net. ANOTHER RECORD SHATTERED: Tina Rinehart, a co-owner of the Body Zone Fitness Center, bench pressed 345 pounds to set a new world record in the 123-pound weight class at last week's Ohio World Gym Bench Press Competition. She also remains the record holder in the 132-pound class with 402 pounds pressed.
GET A LAUGH AND A LUNCH FOR FIVE BUCKS: The chamber's Workforce Development Department is sponsoring humorous motivational speaker Kay Frances for the Workforce Academy on Wednesday, Aug. 30. Her "Laugh .. Just for the Health of It" talk will have you holding your sides when you leave. The event is noon to 2 p.m. at the Ross County Service Center and includes lunch, all for $5. Workforce Academy registration NEWEST MEMBERS: Joining the chamber recently:
MINIATURE GOLF ADDED TO MOVIES, SKATEBOARDING AND FLEA MARKET: Ben Terrill wields the scissors to dedicate the new miniature golf layout in front of the Bargain Box Office on Western Avenue Thursday. Every Saturday a flea market is held in the parking lot and another skateboarding event, similar to one held about a week ago, is planned in a couple weeks.
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ANOTHER
ICON COMES DOWN: The 8-by-12 foot neon Big Bear that stood atop the
Central Center sign for 51 years came down this week and a search is on for
a new home for it. Kris Oliver of All Signs and Karen Counts of Scioto
Architectural Salvage, who provided the photo, will field any inquiries.
Counts can be reached at 
CELEBRATING
10 YEARS OF SMILES: Tina "Bubbles" Fore (