tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2247935643550647862024-03-12T19:34:48.856-04:00Ross County RoundupHighlights of local businesses and attractions in Chillicothe, Ross County, and South/Central Ohio.Marie Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15838079550433002806noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-224793564355064786.post-26044022833559222762012-09-06T08:37:00.001-04:002012-09-06T12:33:12.421-04:00Chillicothe Gun Show at Ross County Fairgrounds September 8-9 2012<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The Ross County Fair might be over, but there's still plenty of activity coming up at the Ross County Fairgrounds. This weekend's event will be the Chillicothe Gun and Knife Show, which will be held both Saturday and Sunday, September 8 and 9, 2012.<br />
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Admission for men is $5, with the ladies getting a deal at $2. Children under 12 are admitted free. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.<br />
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(<a href="http://gunshowtrader.com/gun-shows/chillicothe-gun-show-front-sight/" target="_blank"><u>Front Sight Promotions</u></a> website has it listed at $4 for men, but I gave them a shout-out and they confirmed that what I've listed above is correct - $5 for men, $2 for women)<br />
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Saturday - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm<br />
Sunday - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm<br />
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Refreshments will be available for purchase both days, so plan on spending the day.<br />
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It's almost hunting season; are your firearms ready?<br />
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<a href="http://www.crcpl.org/" target="_blank"><u>Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library</u></a> is sponsoring a summer reading program called Dream Big, which is open to both kids and adults. This year's program offers prizes for all children who read a certain number of hours, with young adult and adult readers earning entries for prize drawings for each book they read.<br />
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Children too young to read can earn prizes when someone reads to them, and school aged children earn for two, four, six, eight, and ten hours of reading completed. Bookmarks, McDonald's coupons and books are among the prizes listed for kids to earn at each level.<br />
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For each book they read, young adults and adults will earn one entry each into both the weekly and grand prize drawings. The weekly prizes vary, with one grand prize winner selected to win a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005890G8Y/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=marannspla-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B005890G8Y" target="blank"><u>Kindle Touch</u></a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=marannspla-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B005890G8Y" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />.
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The contest for the summer reading program started on June 4, but there's still plenty of time to sign up, start reading, and get those entries in. Stop by any <a href="http://www.crcpl.org/hours" target="_blank"><u>Chillicothe and Ross County Library location</u></a>, or register online at <a href="http://oh.evanced.info/crcpl/sr/homepage.asp" target="_blank"><u>crcpl.org</u></a>.<br />
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Ross County will take a hit with <a href="http://www.chillicothegazette.com/article/20120411/NEWS01/204110301/Kenworth-lay-off-10-percent-workers" target="_blank"><u>Kenworth laying off 10%</u></a> of the workforce in its Chillicothe plant. Business was trucking along in 2011 thanks to tax incentives which pushed up sales that allowed the company to hire in excess of 1,000 workers last year.<br />
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With <a href="http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/business/2012/04/12/chillicothe-company-laying-off-200-or-more.html" target="_blank"><u>over 2,000 estimated</u></a> to be on the payroll in the local plant, that means about 200 will be out of a job after this week.<br />
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With two of my own and two more that visit often, how could I not write about dogs on D-day?<br />
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As a freelance writer, I publish a good amount of material about pets in general and more specifically, dogs. Many of my articles are at <a href="http://contributor.yahoo.com/user/231649/marie_anne_st_jean.html" target="_blank"><u>Yahoo! Voices</u></a> and <a href="http://contributor.yahoo.com/user/231649/marie_anne_st_jean.html?site_id=384" target="_blank"><u>Shine</u></a>, and one of them even made the front page of Yahoo! in January, where it was viewed by more than a million and a half readers. I've also started writing more local dog-related pieces for <a href="http://www.examiner.com/dogs-in-columbus/marie-anne-st-jean" target="_blank"><u>Examiner</u></a>. <br />
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I'm always looking for local topics to write about, so if you have a dog-related business - veterinarian, grooming, dog-walking, anything about canines - let me hear from you. I love to feature dog rescue organizations, so if you have a fundraiser, adoption, or any other similar event planned that involves dogs, send a shout out to <a href="mailto:ohiodogexaminer@gmail.com" target="blank">OhioDogExaminer@gmail.com</a>. I can publish anything about Ross County up to Columbus and surrounding areas, and enjoy supporting my local community and small businesses.<br />
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If you’d like to keep more money in your wallet, you should consider doing business with a credit union instead of a bank. Banks are in business to make money for themselves, whereas credit unions are run by the membership. Not only are interest rates on mortgages, car and personal loans generally lower at a credit union, the interest rate you can earn on funds you deposit into a checking or savings account is usually higher than what you’d earn at a traditional banking institution.<br />
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Most credit unions offer the same services that banks do – savings accounts, checking accounts, online banking, debit cards, credit cards, overdraft protection, etc. Membership requirements will vary by establishment, but most credit unions open membership to a large demographic and even if you don’t qualify yourself, you can often qualify through a family member.<br />
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There are three credit unions located in the Chillicothe and Ross County area:<br />
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<a href="http://www.2mycu.com/" target="_blank"><u>Atomic Employees Credit Union’s</u></a> main branch is located in Waverly, with other branches scattered throughout southern Ohio. The Chillicothe branch is located on N. Bridge St., next to Chipotle Mexican Grill. Membership is open to anyone who resides, works, or worships in one of 14 counties, as well as their families residing elsewhere.<br />
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<a href="http://www.chivaho.com/" target="_blank"><u>Chivaho Federal Credit Union</u></a> is located on the grounds of the VA Medical Center on State Route 104 in Chillicothe. Membership is open to anyone who lives, works, attends worship or school in Ross County.<br />
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<a href="http://www.homelandcu.com/onlinebanking.html" target="_blank"><u>Homeland Credit Union</u></a> has two offices in Chillicothe, as well as offices in Circleville, Greenfield, and Waverly. Membership is open to anyone who lives or works in one of nine southern Ohio counties.<br />
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With the number of credit union locations available in south/central Ohio, there’s no reason to give your money to a faceless national bank. Keep your money in Ross County and support your local community.<br />
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I recently decided to buy a futon for my spare bedroom/craft room and wanted something decent, but didn't want to spend a lot of money since it would be rarely used. I stopped by several places in Chillicothe to compare quality and prices, and was told that Beds 'n' Stuff on Bridge St (formerly the waterbed place, recently moved next door to Kroger) had a good selection.<br />
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They did have quite a few futons to choose from, but the prices were higher than what I was willing to pay. Even if I did have money to spare, however, it would not have been spent in Beds 'n' Stuff.<br />
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It might be cliche that first impressions are important, but they truly are. When I walked in the door and had to wend my way around sofas that were positioned almost blocking the entryway, I wasn't impressed. I was less pleased that what you first see on entry looked like what we used to call a 'head shop' (is that term still used today?).<br />
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I wasn't greeted by anyone, so I ventured off to see what I could find on my own. I sat on futons and daybeds, checked prices, pulled out trundles. I did this the full length of the store and back, sometimes more than once on certain pieces, hoping to catch someone's attention so I could ask questions. I really didn't want to venture into the non-bedding part of the establishment, so when 20-30 minutes went by without being acknowledged by anyone, I decided I'd wasted enough time. Before walking out, I paused to look at the sofas by the door, thinking surely an employee would see me then since I was right in front of the 'other' part of the store, and I could hear people talking.<br />
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Nope. Out I went, my money still in my pocket.<br />
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Beds 'n' Stuff probably lost a $400-500 sale that day. Instead, WalMart got my $220 and I couldn't be happier. I didn't have to go searching for an employee to help me, and while I didn't get the fanciest futon in town, it serves my needs well.<br />
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I have two dogs, two cats, plus a stray that's made my yard her home, so I need to make every penny count while still providing them the love and care they need. When the stray mama cat decided to bring me <u><a href="http://voices.yahoo.com/photos/a-day-full-blessings-6124382.html?cat=53" target="_blank">two consecutive litters</a> </u>of her kittens to take care of, I knew I had to somehow catch her and get her spayed before things got even more out of hand. She wasn't really my cat, but if I didn't help with a solution, I guess I was part of the problem with cat overpopulation. Dr. Pelfrey and her staff at the <a href="http://www.theanimalcareclinic.com/" target="_blank"><u>Animal Care Clinic</u></a> to the rescue!<br />
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I needed to spay mama cat as well as get shots and neuter one of the male kittens I'd kept from the first litter, so I called around to check on prices. I didn't qualify for the reduced spay/neuter fee through the local Humane Society, so after letting my fingers do the walking, I found that not only was the Animal Care Clinic on Western Ave. close by, they also had the best prices of the veterinarians in my area.<br />
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Mama cat got spayed, little Redneck got neutered, and I brought Boo (male kitten from second litter) to get fixed when he was old enough too. All surgeries went without incident with no further treatment required. <br />
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With four critters that need flea meds, Dr. Pelfrey has been able to save me a significant amount of that monthly fee each month as well. The prices at Animal Care Clinic beat even the advertised specials you find on TV and online. She mixes her own doses of Revolution for cats, saving me even more.<br />
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If you're looking for a reputable veterinarian in Chillicothe or Ross County, Dr. Pelfry and the staff at Animal Care Clinic are worth a look.<br />
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Last year I completed the A-Z Blogging Challenge on four different blogs. It was tough to do and I was going to pass on it this year, but kept changing my mind from one day to the next. Even as I was waking this morning, the first day of the challenge, I was thinking about whether I should try it again but with just one blog, or perhaps two.<br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><a href="http://www.thegoodandsimplelife.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><u>Angie</u></a> </span>made up my mind for me - she entered two of her blogs and challenged me to do the same, so here I am. I'll be blogging each day in April (except the remainder of Sundays) on something that corresponds with each letter of the alphabet from A to Z. I chose to do it on this blog because it's the one blog I didn't enter last year, and I entered <a href="http://www.writewrongorindifferent.com/" target="_blank"><u>Write, Wrong or Indifferent</u></a> into the challenge for the second year.<br />
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I was researching to write an article for Examiner today and found something interesting. The Ross County Auditor maintains a database of dog license information, so if you find a dog in your area that has a current dog license tag, it's <u><b><a href="http://www.examiner.com/dogs-in-columbus/how-to-find-the-owner-of-a-lost-dog" target="_blank">easy to find the owner</a></b></u> who may have lost him. Even without a tag, you can search by breed, address, etc.<br />
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Who would have thought any government agency in Ross County capable of such a thing?</div>Marie Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15838079550433002806noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-224793564355064786.post-62126047527113787642012-01-06T22:32:00.000-05:002012-09-17T10:47:17.542-04:00Tangles Hair Salon - Get Untangled in Chillicothe<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I haven't had a 'regular' hairdresser in years, usually just pop in somewhere while I'm out running errands. I'm sometimes disappointed when I pop back out but eh, it's only hair and mine grows fast so I don't usually stress too much about it.<br />
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I was badly in need of a haircut a month or so ago and my travels brought me down Western Ave. in Chillicothe, so I turned in to Central Center to give <i><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tangles-Salon/206711152722096" target="_blank"><u>Tangles</u></a></i> a try.<br />
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I was more than satisfied when I left <i><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tangles-Salon/206711152722096" target="_blank"><u>Tangles</u></a></i> that day; walked out feeling like a million for just fifteen bucks.<br />
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A New Year and I was in need of a haircut again, so <i>Tangles</i> was on my list of stops today. Alexia wasn't working, but Hillary fixed me up just fine. Two trips to the same salon with no need to hide my head for a week, so I think it's safe to say I have a new hairdresser in Chillicothe.<br />
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Great haircut and friendly service for a good price.<br />
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Tangles<br />
623 Central Center<br />
779-3085<br />
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Marie Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15838079550433002806noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-224793564355064786.post-7766207208261724662011-09-26T10:44:00.000-04:002012-01-19T13:09:00.772-05:00Arrow Construction, Chillicothe, OH<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
When I purchased my home more than two years ago, I also bought into major structural problems, more than your run of the mill fixer-upper. After months of dealing with my real estate agent and the mortgage company, I was told I was on my own. I needed to find a contractor and being new in the area, I had no one to ask for recommendations.<br />
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The damage was extensive and ended up being a lengthy project, but I was pleased with the progress made. While the whole mess wasn’t a very enjoyable experience, the <a href="http://arrowconstructionllc.com/" target="blank"><u>Arrow Construction</u></a> team did their best to make it the least unpleasant for me as possible, tolerating my numerous questions and looking over their shoulders as they worked.<br />
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While I’ve still got a long way to go in making this house truly a home, <a href="http://arrowconstructionllc.com/" target="blank"><u>Arrow Construction</u></a> gave me a big start with quality work at a fair price, and even threw in a few extras along the way. I have new plumbing throughout and a brand new bathroom from the foundation up, and I’m no longer concerned about floors giving out or walls crumbling down around me. <br />
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Hiring <a href="http://arrowconstructionllc.com/" target="blank"><u>Arrow Construction</u></a> bought me peace of mind, and you can’t put a price on that.</div>Marie Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15838079550433002806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-224793564355064786.post-33173218064668861552011-08-09T10:48:00.001-04:002011-08-09T12:42:16.623-04:00Veterans Admitted Free at Ross County Fair<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">The 2011 Ross County Fair opened Saturday, August 6 and runs through Saturday, August 13th. All military veterans and their spouses will be admitted <b>free </b>with proper identification.<br />
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Regular 2011 admission prices for the Ross County Fair are as follows:<br />
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Season Ticket: $20<br />
General Admission (7 and older): $4.00<br />
General Senior Admission (62 and older): $3.00<br />
Senior Season Ticket (62 and older): $10<br />
Senior Special - Thursday only: Free admission<br />
Children under 7: Free admission<br />
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Parking is free.<br />
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Click for more information and schedule of events for the 67th annual <a href="http://rosscountyfair.com/fair/index.htm" target="blank"><u>Ross County Fair</u></a> going on now.<br />
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</div><div>The advertised hours are 12:00 - 5:00 Tuesday through Sunday (closed Monday), so I headed out around noon and stopped for lunch at <a href="http://www.rosscountyroundup.com/2011/07/bainbridge-timbers-restaurant.html" target="blank"><u>Bainbridge Timbers</u></a> before landing at The Trading Post to do some shopping.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ2hAQ7nW67i-60_ZBXUhc45ESYP-O2iRdq0zTVt8ph3p_npIY8vpbVABrOJz6-jJiRUcNr-g0Cg_pb3Y2mHMslEurxY38BUvNCTqZ_Z8VBhPAVNxKBkhNX54AwxRYwM6iOjmO-QrtKCsf/s1600/Trading+Post.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ2hAQ7nW67i-60_ZBXUhc45ESYP-O2iRdq0zTVt8ph3p_npIY8vpbVABrOJz6-jJiRUcNr-g0Cg_pb3Y2mHMslEurxY38BUvNCTqZ_Z8VBhPAVNxKBkhNX54AwxRYwM6iOjmO-QrtKCsf/s320/Trading+Post.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div>I did find a quilt rack that was listed for $30 and marked down to $15, so that was definitely going home with me if I could get it into my small car. I crochet baby blankets and afghans and have been looking for a quilt rack to use as a photo prop and this was perfect, and a great price. Paula sweetened the deal by giving me the additional discount, so I picked it up for a mere $10. She then showed me how easy it was to take apart, so into the car it went!</div><div><br />
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</div><div>Since I still had other places to visit on my list, I didn't spend as much time at The Trading Post as I would have liked, but at a mere 20 min drive from my home on County 28, I'll be making the trip to Bainbridge again soon. With friendly staff and good prices on a warehouse full of history, who wouldn't?</div><div><div><br />
</div><div>The Trading Post</div><div>401 S. Maple St.</div><div>Bainbridge, OH 45612</div><div>740.634.2867<br />
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<i>Watch this blog to see where else I visited in Bainbridge. Want me to visit your area or business and write about it? Contact me at <a href="mailto:rosscountyroundup@gmail.com"> RossCountyRoundup@gmail.com</a>.</i></div><div><br />
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I treated myself to a short drive to Bainbridge this afternoon, and started off with lunch at Bainbridge Timbers located on Hwy 50.<br />
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Bainbridge Timbers is a small Mom & Pop-type restaurant with a typical bill of fare that you'd expect in most diners that size. The menu choices include breakfast, lunch and dinner, and I was also offered one of several daily specials (although the waitress used another word, which escapes me at the moment). One special was a chicken salad croissant with chips, another was a combo chicken salad plate with cottage cheese and fresh fruit at a cost of $5.50.<br />
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I was served a large platter with a generous scoop of both macaroni and chicken salad centered on a lettuce leaf, surrounded by an abundance of fresh fruit which included banana slices, strawberries, grapes, watermelon, and pineapple. Both salads were tasty and the fruit was bright and fresh. The presentation was very pleasing to the eye for such a simple meal.<br />
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The dining area was fairly cramped, but overall, I enjoyed my meal at The Bainbridge Timbers today. Good food at a decent price served by pleasant wait staff is hard to top, and they pulled it off with simple, country charm.<br />
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I enjoyed my first meal at The Bainbridge Timbers today, but I'm sure it won't be my last.<br />
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Bainbridge Timbers<br />
3920 U.S. Hwy 50W, Bainbridge, OH 45612 <br />
Telephone 740.634.2333<br />
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Sun - Wed, 5:00 am to 8:00 pm, Thurs - Sat, 5:00 am - 9:00 pm<br />
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<i>Watch this blog to see where else I visited in Bainbridge today.</i></div>Marie Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15838079550433002806noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-224793564355064786.post-48605179088355269432011-07-02T08:29:00.000-04:002011-07-02T08:29:11.577-04:00Ohioans Save .10 Gallon at Walmart in Chillicothe<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">From now until September 30, 2011, selected <a href="http://walmartstores.com/AboutUs/10629.aspx?sourceid=gasrollback&ref" target="blank"><u>Walmart and Murphy USA gas stations</u> </a>are offering a .10 per gallon savings if you pay with a Walmart gift card, Money Card or credit card at the pump. I usually purchase my gas with a gift card at the Chillicothe Walmart and save .03 per gallon all year, but the current rollback promotion of a .10 savings is an even sweeter deal.<br />
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This promotion is available at participating locations only and is not available in Minnesota and Oklahoma. A quick glance at <a href="http://walmartstores.com/download/4912.pdf" target="blank"><u>the list</u> </a>assured me that the savings was available in many Walmart and Murphy USA gas stations throughout Ohio.</div><div><br />
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</div></div>Marie Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15838079550433002806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-224793564355064786.post-42811328802330669192011-06-25T07:28:00.002-04:002011-08-08T15:13:16.719-04:00Chillicothe Optometrist, Dr James Schaefer<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Trying to save money, I had previously gone to an eye doctor at a Chillicothe super center, but was displeased with the service I received on both occasions I stopped in. I desperately needed new contact lenses, so I grabbed the phone book to call other local optometrists to compare prices.<br />
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One call was answered by a receptionist who had no idea what the price was for an examination and she put me on hold to check; when she didn’t come back after 3-4 minutes, I terminated the call. Two others quoted prices that seemed high to me, which I assumed was going to be the norm (I don’t have insurance so have to pay out of pocket). The last call I made was to Dr Schaefer’s office, whose price was considerably less than the other two and just a few dollars higher than the optometrist’s office where I received lousy service.<br />
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My call was handled in a professional manner and we scheduled an appointment for a full examination and fitting on June 24. I arrived just a few minutes before my scheduled appointment and was greeted immediately and whisked into the examination room within just a moment or two. Friendly staff did a quick check of my peripheral vision, asked several questions, then turned me over to Dr Schaefer. <br />
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I found Dr Schaefer to be a very pleasant man who listened to my concerns and what I had to say after 25 year experience wearing contact lenses. He then provided his professional recommendation, taking my needs and experience into consideration. Other doctors have tried to sell me on products that I was unhappy with, likely because they were encouraged by manufacturers to push a particular product. My visit with Dr Schaefer was a welcome change and I felt my eye care was more of a team approach.<br />
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The contact lenses we agreed to try weren’t in stock, but should be available in the next day or two. I’ll go back for a fitting at that time, and I’ve no doubt that the service I receive will be the same pleasant experience I enjoyed during my initial examination. Kudos to Dr Schaefer and his staff for providing great service at a reasonable price.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Dr James Schaefer</div><div style="text-align: center;">217 Delano Ave </div><div style="text-align: center;">Chillicothe, OH 45601</div><div style="text-align: center;">(Off Western Ave, across from Central Center)</div><div style="text-align: center;">740.772.1105</div><br />
<i>I received no compensation for this post. This review was not solicited in any way and all opinions are 100% my own.</i><br />
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</div></div>Marie Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15838079550433002806noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-224793564355064786.post-47540342839697118572011-06-08T08:05:00.000-04:002011-06-08T08:05:17.745-04:00Walgreens on Western Ave, Chillicothe<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">I don’t normally shop at Walgreens but was recently turned on to how you can make some great deals if you watch the weekly sales and match them up with coupons. After buying the newspaper on Sunday, June 5, I ventured out to Walgreens on Western Ave in Chillicothe to see what kind of bargains I could snatch up.<br />
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The store had only been open a short time when I got there and I don’t think there were any other customers in the store. One of the clerks was still putting out the sale price stickers on some of the shelves and when she saw me looking for an item on my list, she was most helpful in helping me locate it. <br />
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As I was comparing the various Garner Fructis shampoos that were on sale, the young lady at the counter in the middle of the store asked if I wanted a coupon for the shampoo, saying she had plenty that she’d never be able to use. I already had coupons for my purchase but I thought that was very nice of her to offer. She offered to ring up my purchase when I finished shopping and was patient with me as we went through the process of matching coupons and explained more about how the RR (register rewards) program worked and how to get the best deal.<br />
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Overall, my trip to Walgreens on Western Ave in Chillicothe was a very pleasant experience. Both employees that I had contact with were helpful and courteous. They’ll get more of my business.<br />
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Location: 1070 Western Ave, Chillicothe OH 45601<br />
Telephone: 740.770.1637<br />
Hours: 8:00 am – 10:00 pm daily<br />
Pharmacy: Mon-Fri 8:00 am – 10:00 pm, Sat 9:00 am – 6:00 pm, Sun 10:00 am – 6:00 pm<br />
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</div>Marie Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15838079550433002806noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-224793564355064786.post-28537580875481097582011-05-05T17:18:00.004-04:002011-05-09T06:35:34.622-04:00Watt St Feed & Supply, Chillicothe<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Watt St Feed & Supply is your go-to place in Chillicothe for livestock feed and supplies. Store owner Cathy Cobb provides service with a smile at her store located across from Greenlawn Cemetery. <br />
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Cathy has owned Watt St Feed & Supply for six years and maintains the business herself, with a friend or family helping out occasionally. Several brands of horse and chicken feed, as well as dog and cat food in several varieties are stacked within. Watt St Feed & Supply has dog biscuits by the pound and products to control fleas and ticks on your pets. <br />
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If Cathy doesn't have what you need on hand, she's happy to order it for you. With convenient drive-through service, your vehicle will be loaded for you so no need for any heavy lifting.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Convenient drive-through service<br />
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Cathy's knowledge of lawn and pasture care ranges from seeding through fertilizing, and her expertise is relied upon by the Chillicothe school system in the maintenance of their grounds. In addition to grass seed and lawn supplies, she carries bush, pole and lima beans, cucumber, radish, zucchini, cauliflower and seed potatoes, to name just a few.<br />
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In need of a mouser? Watt St Feed & Supply can fill that order too as there are usually a few extra cats hanging around in need of good homes. No vermin on their watch!<br />
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Part of the home-town charm at Watt St Feed & Supply is that Cathy provides personal service and knows her customers well. When you walk through her door, she's likely to remember the type of feed you came to pick up - even if you don't! <br />
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Store hours are Mon-Fri 8:00 - 5:00 and Sat 8:00 - noon. Call Watt St Feed and Supply at 740.774.1145 or stop by <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Watt-St-Feed-Supply-Chillicothe-OH/113355862034010" target="new"><u>their page on Facebook</u></a>.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><i>I’ll be featuring 26 local Ohio businesses and attractions during May, starting with the letter Z on May 2 and working back to the letter A on May 30, while participating in the <a href="http://www.writewrongorindifferent.com/2011/04/z-to-in-may-blog-challenge-with-twist.html" target="new"> <b><u>Z to A in May</u></b></a> blogging challenge.</i></div>Marie Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15838079550433002806noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-224793564355064786.post-63878999657640296712011-05-04T20:26:00.000-04:002011-05-04T20:26:12.826-04:00No Xeriscaping in Ross County<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><i>Xeriscaping</i> is the art of planning a garden area that doesn't require a lot of moisture, something you'd need to consider when landscaping in a drier climate such as Arizona. Cactus and succulents in a rock garden is an example of a basic <i>xeriscape</i>.<br />
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Ohioans ordinarily need not be familiar with <i>xeriscaping</i>, although with the near drought conditions we experienced last year, I was thinking about it. This year, however, is a different story. We haven't had a dry day here in weeks and I'm sure whatever water tables were lacking in 2010 have been more than made up for thus far in 2011.<br />
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Southern Ohio farmers aren't able to get their fields planted because of the rain and further delay will likely hurt this year's summer crop. According to the <a href="http://www.erh.noaa.gov/iln/activeaprilweather.php" target="new"><u>NOAA</u></a>, the city of Columbus received 7.14" of rain last month, breaking the over 100-year-old record of 7.08" of rainfall during April 1893. Only four days into May but no break in the weather yet.<br />
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My own back yard is a combination of standing water and a mud pit, so no <i>xeriscape</i> for me. Perhaps we should plant rice instead?<br />
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</div><i>I’ll be featuring 26 local Ohio businesses and attractions during May, starting with the letter Z on May 2 and working back to the letter A on May 30, while participating in the <a href="http://www.writewrongorindifferent.com/2011/04/z-to-in-may-blog-challenge-with-twist.html" target="new"> <b><u>Z to A in May</u></b></a> blogging challenge.</i></div>Marie Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15838079550433002806noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-224793564355064786.post-20262264245562328102011-05-03T17:01:00.002-04:002011-08-08T08:33:57.733-04:00Yoctangee Park, Chillicothe, Ohio<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoHpMKdT8wWldhi50z3qGIIbOpYQmWf_IqKZGRnMQ3EK8SpfIHE0sHPtN693jf9muQjZaDYZc1PbFu-tyzFIzubAbRptiVsX1GiADctJNZBWt_H45MweseiN5pFxyQjtuwnL282N5i3idO/s1600/Yoctangee+5-3-11+052.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoHpMKdT8wWldhi50z3qGIIbOpYQmWf_IqKZGRnMQ3EK8SpfIHE0sHPtN693jf9muQjZaDYZc1PbFu-tyzFIzubAbRptiVsX1GiADctJNZBWt_H45MweseiN5pFxyQjtuwnL282N5i3idO/s320/Yoctangee+5-3-11+052.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Covering a sprawling 48 acres in downtown Chillicothe, Yoctangee Park is a Ross County treasure. Used throughout the year for various community activities, it's also just a nice place to hang out with the family on a pleasant day.<p>Contact <a href="http://ci.chillicothe.oh.us/ParksandRecreation.aspx" target="new"><u>Chillicothe Parks and Recreation</u></a> to reserve a covered pavillion for your group activity, or pack a lunch and settle in at one of many picnic tables scattered throughout the grounds at Yoctangee. </div><p>Even if you head to the park alone, you'll never be without a lunch date at Yoctangee Park.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">(All photos were taken by the author, who braved </div><div style="text-align: center;">near flood conditions on a rainy May 3, 2011)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
<div style="text-align: left;">Historical information and numerous photos of Yoctangee Park may be found <a href="http://www.chillicotheinfo.com/page.php?ID=5971" target="new"><u>here</u></a>.</div><br />
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</tbody></table>Zane Plaza Barber Shop, located at 1080 N. Bridge St., has been serving Chillicothe for over 46 years. Owner Donald Deal first sharpened his shears in 1965 at the small shop located at the rear of what is now the PNC Bank building in Zane Plaza.<br />
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Donald employs six other barbers in his shop of six chairs; Doug DuBois has been wielding the scissors with a smile behind one of them since 1977.<br />
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Mr. Deal considers himself to be "just an old fashioned barber" and offers men's haircuts for $12, with children under 12 at $10. When I asked how he maintained customer loyalty for so many years, Deal replied "by taking the time to do the best job I can at a reasonable price." <br />
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Zane Plaza Barber Shop is open from 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturday, and is closed on Sunday. You can reach the shop by phone at 740.772.1921 but service is walk-in only, no appointments.<br />
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<i>I’ll be featuring 26 local Ohio businesses and attractions during May, starting with the letter Z on May 2 and working back to the letter A on May 30, while participating in the <a href="http://www.writewrongorindifferent.com/2011/04/z-to-in-may-blog-challenge-with-twist.html" target="new"> <b><u>Z to A in May</u></b></a> blogging challenge.</i></div>Marie Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15838079550433002806noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-224793564355064786.post-47276871122476410092011-05-01T11:34:00.002-04:002011-05-01T12:34:53.757-04:00Ready to Kick Off Z to A in May<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">I will be posting about local business and events in south/central Ohio Monday through Saturday during the month of May, starting with the Letter Z on Monday, May 2 and working my way up to the Letter A on May 31st.<br />
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If you would like your business or local event featured, please leave your contact information in a comment or email <a href="mailto:rosscountyroundup@gmail.com"> RossCountyRoundup@gmail.com</a>.<br />
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<i>I’m sponsoring <a href="http://www.writewrongorindifferent.com/2011/04/z-to-in-may-blog-challenge-with-twist.html" target="new"> <b><u>Z to A in May</u></b></a>, a blogging challenge where participants will make a blog post every day in May (except Sunday) for each letter of the alphabet, starting with Z and ending with A on the last day of the month. Feel free to join us or show your support! </i></div></div>Marie Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15838079550433002806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-224793564355064786.post-45778890961335062632011-04-29T11:59:00.002-04:002011-04-29T12:22:07.237-04:00BROWN ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $80,000 FOR ROSS COUNTY AIRPORT EXPANSION<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration has awarded an additional $80,497 to the Ross County Airport to upgrade and extend its taxiway. The new funding will be combined with the original $703,386 grant to cover all project costs.<br />
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“A strong transportation infrastructure encourages economic development and helps Ohio’s communities thrive,” Brown said. “This funding will provide the aviation enthusiasts, small business owners, and other residents of Ross County with a safe, modern facility that will serve them for years to come.” <br />
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The improvement project will upgrade the current taxiway surface, change its design to meet current standards, and remove trees and homes to extend the taxiway.<br />
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The Ross County Airport is a publicly owned facility on 340 acres near Chillicothe, Ohio.<br />
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Source: <a href="http://brown.senate.gov" target="new">brown.senate.gov</a><br />
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What will this improvement and expansion mean for Chillicothe and Ross County? A few jobs I'm sure, at least for the short term. But how many homes will be removed and what impact will it have on the current homeowners/inhabitants? <br />
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</div>Marie Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15838079550433002806noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-224793564355064786.post-65805014307471841322011-04-28T12:15:00.001-04:002012-06-17T21:57:10.115-04:00Adena Mansion and Gardens Heirloom Plant Sale<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Adena Mansion and Gardens (AMG) will be holding their annual plant sale from April 30 - May 15, 2011. Head over to 847 Adena Road in Chillicothe and browse through heirloom plants of all varieties - vegetables, herbs and flowers - as well as all manner of gardening tools and supplies.<br />
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The plant sale will be open from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wed through Sat, and from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. <br />
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More information on the heirloom plant sale and other upcoming events may be found at <a href="http://www.adenamansion.com/" target="new"><u>AdenaMansion.com</u></a>.<br />
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<br /></div>Marie Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15838079550433002806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-224793564355064786.post-8483590935258066952011-04-25T09:16:00.001-04:002011-05-03T08:23:00.785-04:00Z to A in May: Blog Challenge With a Twist<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">I'm reviving this blog about Chillicothe, Ross County and south/central Ohio for the blog challenge, <i>Z to A in May</i>. I'll be posting something relative to the local area on every day of the week in May except Sunday, starting with the letter Z on May 2 and working back to the letter A on May 31.<br />
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</div><div>If you have a business or activity in south/central Ohio that you'd like me to feature during the challenge or at any other time, please contact me at <a href="mailto:rosscountyroundup@gmail.com">RossCountyRoundup@gmail.com</a>.<br />
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