Chamber of Commerce has quarterly luncheon
Carol Goff & Associates Real Estate was recognized with a Community Improvement Award at the quarterly luncheon of the Coshocton County Chamber of Commerce, which was held on Thursday, July 23 at the Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum in Roscoe Village. Pictured left to right are: front, Carol Goff, broker, Sheila Shingleton, Realtor, back row, Rick Keffer, Auctioneer / Realtor, Cheryl Cooksey, Realtor and Coshocton office manager and Niza Rodriguez, Realtor. Bill Owens heads up the committee for the Community Improvement Award.
The Coshocton County Master Gardeners were awarded with a Community Improvement Award at the Coshocton County Chamber of Commerce quarterly luncheon, held on Thursday, July 23 at the Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum in Roscoe Village. Pictured left to right are: Betty Williams, Master Gardener, Tammi Rogers, Master Gardener and Amy Stockdale, Chamber of Commerce Executive Director.
Representatives from Governor Kasich’s office along with dignitaries from other elected officials offices were present to bestow certificates and letters of proclamation to William Albert Excavating for being in business for fifty years. Joilynn Albert Jones accepted the award for the company, which is constructing new facilities for the business on Otsego Avenue in Coshocton. Pictured front row from left to right are: Amy Stockdale, Chamber Executive Director, Joilynn Albert Jones, William Albert Excavating, Jeannie Wilson, Senator Sherrod Brown’s office, back row, Dan Risko, Josh Mandel’s office, Todd Sheldon, Senator Rob Portman’s office, Ryan Dilworth, Rep. Bob Gibbs office and Tim Ross, Governor Kasich’s office.
COSHOCTON – The Coshocton County Chamber of Commerce had their quarterly meeting on Thursday, July 23 at the Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum. After a dinner catered by Roberta’s Catering, Bill Owens presented two Community Improvement Awards that are given quarterly. The first group awarded was the Master Gardeners.
“This group spends countless hours to make this place a beautiful place to live and help draw people into the community,” said Owens.
Since 2001, Master Gardeners have given more than 15,000 hours of volunteer work.
“We are very appreciative to receive this honor and recognition from the community,” said Tammi Rogers. “It’s a privilege for us to be a part of and recognized in this community. We are always thrilled to be asked advice or if you have a group you want us to speak at or an organization, we are very happy to help.”
The next award went to Carol Goff and Associates.
“She’s (Carol) brought other realtors on,” said Owens. “She is expanding and has a good reputation in the community.”
William Albert Excavating received a special recognition and proclamations from various local and state government agencies for their 50 years of business in Coshocton.
“Certainly all of us at Albert’s appreciate the community and this is really something,” said Joilynn Albert Jones. “Thank you so much.”
Amy Stockdale gave an update on the Coshocton Chamber of Commerce since their last meeting in April. A total of 15 new members have joined the Chamber in that amount of time. She also mentioned that COTC and the Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum have been doing projects specifically geared toward youth in Coshocton County.
The Safety Council has doubled with eight new members and there are approximately 70 people attending Safety Council meetings.
It was also announced that Jan Myers was meeting with a reporter from Ohio Magazine. Coshocton is a finalist for the Southeast Ohio nomination as one of the best hometowns in Ohio. If Coshocton is chosen, the city will be featured in their November issue.
“This is a huge plus for Coshocton County to be nominated for Ohio Magazine for the best hometown,” said Stockdale.
Mayor Mercer gave a presentation on the infrastructure updates in Coshocton. The paving of SR 541 has begun with a total cost of 2.4 million. The city’s share of the payment is $700,000. Later this year, the city is planning to pave the Main Street, Walnut Street, and Chestnut Street area. They are also working on the sidewalks along the bridge on 36.
“We want to improve the look of when you come into our town,” said Mercer. “There are some things that need cleaned up and we’re going to clean them up.”
Commissioner Dane Shryock updated those in attendance about the finances of the county, but first invited everyone to the Courthouse open house on Saturday, Aug. 1 from 4 – 7 p.m.
Shryock announced that financially, the county is in a lot better shape than they have been for the past few years.
“We believe the county is fiscally sound and we’re trying to manage your money wisely,” said Shryock.
He also announced that there will be handicapped parking available this year at the Coshocton County Fair, and they just opened bids for a new squad house in Warsaw, which is scheduled to start in September.
One of the three $300,000 CHIP grant projects has been completed this spring in West Lafayette. The other two are a neighborhood revitalization grant in both West Lafayette and Warsaw.
The meeting closed with David Baker giving a presentation about the Rebirth of Roscoe and some projects he would like to see completed.
“We’re all in the same boat,” he said. “If we are going to try to revitalize Coshocton County, we all need to pull together.”
Approximately 70,000 visitors come through Roscoe Village annually. The Ohio Humanities Council offers grants that the Village would like to apply for to help fund a variety of projects. The first of those projects needs to be fixing the sidewalks, better lighting, and more parking spaces.
“I think it’s a worthy investment in critical infrastructure or community investment,” said Baker.
Baker also said he would like to create safe walkways between Roscoe Village and Lake Park, Roscoe and the Triple Locks Theatre, and Roscoe and Clary Gardens.
“It beautifies the area and you could have more activities and more interest,” said Baker. “Invite people to come and stay. Don’t come for just one day. Come and stay overnight.”
Baker also said he would like to relocate the dioramas in the Visitor’s Center and use that space for a banquet hall and to add a permanent stage in Roscoe Village where they can have more special events.
beth@coshoctoncountybeacon.com
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