I Spy with My Orrville Eye...

Hopped in my car and took a quick spin around town to see what's new.  Didn't take me long to find much more than I expected.  So here goes...

I'm loving the new flag pole at Veteran's Park on the corner of W. Market and Depot Streets.  When the Leadership Orrville 2012 class first talked about making this one of their projects, I thought it was a "nice" idea.  After all, who doesn't like to see the American flag flapping in our local breezes?  But wow, once it was installed and the flag was raised, I was astounded what a huge impact it has on the entire scene as I enter the downtown coming from the west.  It draws much more attention to that lovely little corner park as well as to the museum and the depot.   Special thanks to class member Dick Smith, Superintendent of Distribution for Orrville Utilities, who masterminded the project.  And by the way, did you know that bell is from our original city hall?

Speaking of beautification projects, the flower baskets are up and the planters are in bloom.  This all happens thanks to Main Street Orrville's "Bloomin' Orrville" program.  For the second year the flowers at the gateway signs on Route 57 and Back Orrville Road are also included in the program.  The planters are all "adopted" by a great team of volunteers who plant and take care of them.  I hope you are among the many who support this program by adding a monthly fee to your utility bill or by sending in a donation.  Special thanks to Orrville Utilities for all their help.

New signs are in place at Aultman Orrville Hospital which makes the transition feel totally official. Sounds like everything is going great for our friends at our local hospital. 

I hadn't been to the industrial park for awhile.  It was the first I had seen the beautiful addition at Bekaert.  Certainly had heard about it, but am embarrassed to admit I hadn't driven by.

There was a real buzz of activity where the new Smith Dairy CNG filling station is being installed...

...and oh my goodness, scads of workers making things happen at the NEW industrial park.  Exciting things to come!

Newly owned White's Maibach Ford is having a grand opening sale.

Orrville High School is really shaping up.  Now I can envision just how big it will be!

I drove by the "coming soon" site for a new business downtown.  It's called  Lola, Cheech & Mooey's: Natural Pet Market, LLC.  Owners are Darrin and Stephanie Wasniewski.  

And of course there continues to be a great deal of amazing and exciting changes taking place in the N. Main Street block where Orrville Redevelopment is making things happen every day.  I went around back to get a view of the upgrades and hints of what's to come.  Wow!

While I'm talking about new things, allow me to introduce you to our new leadership program and logo.  I would love to tell you more about it.  Give me a call.
And HERE is the link to the application for the 2012-2013 class.


What's new with you?  Send info and photos to me, or let me know and I'll be around to snap a few.   I'm always happy to share your good news with your fellow Chamber members.

Jenni