New Mexican-style restaurant opens in Wadesboro
(November 9, 2007) – Plaza Jalisco has opened on East Caswell Street in Wadesboro.
The Mexican-style restaurant occupies the former BBQ Joint at 450 E. Caswell St. and offers a menu that includes steaks, chicken, pork, shrimp and fajitas. Children’s plates and vegetarian dinners also are on the menu.
Plaza Jalisco has a full bar and offers “your favorite daiquiri flavor.”
The restaurant is open from 11 a.m. until 9:30 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; and from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. Friday-Saturday. For more information, call 704.694.9985
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Stylist/owner Jennifer Johnson and her daughter, Maverlee, officially cut the ribbon for Permanent Solutions Salon’s grand re-opening on Nov. 8. Pictured from left are Ed Emory, Town of Wadesboro; Anna Baucom, Anson County Commissioners; Jennifer and Maverlee; Lynn Edwards, Anson County Chamber of Commerce; and Todd Moore, Anson County Chamber of Commerce.
(Photo Courtesy of the Anson County Chamber of Commerce) |
Permanent Solutions Salon holds grand re-opening
(November 9, 2007) – Jennifer Johnson unveiled her newly constructed Permanent Solutions Salon with a grand re-opening ceremony on Nov. 8.
Johnson said builders used the original wood salvaged from Little Cotton Mill to construct the salon.
Todd Moore, Anson County Chamber of Commerce vice chairman, told Johnson that the salon was “close to my heart” because he has several relatives living in the vicinity of Beaver Road. “On behalf of the Chamber’s board of directors, I commend you for what you have done with your business,” he said.
Ed Emory, Town of Wadesboro mayor pro tem, congratulated Johnson, recalling that she was in school at Anson Senior High School when he was head coach of the Bearcats. Emory referred to the wood from Little Cotton and commented “you have a beautiful shop.”
Anna Baucom, Anson County Commissioners chairwoman, said, “I congratulate you on your grand re-opening … I am honored and happy when people invest in our community.” Baucom said any business venture is a leap of faith and that she appreciated Johnson for her “faith in Anson County.”
After the official ribbon-cutting, Johnson invited everyone inside for a tour and refreshments. In attendance were Chamber board members Dana Maness and Jay Wright, and Clerk of Court Mark Hammonds.
Johnson, a 1993 graduate of Anson Senior High School, operated a salon in Fountain Hill for 10 years, then spent three years at her Casons Oldfield salon before moving to the current location at 2151 Beaver Rd. She and her husband, Jimmy, have a five-year-old daughter, Maverlee.
Johnson said she will have an after-Thanksgiving sale and open house from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 24. Hair products, jewelry, pocketbooks and some Christmas decorations will be on sale. There will be door prizes and refreshments.
Permanent Solutions Salon is open from 1-7 p.m. on Monday; from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; and from 9 a.m. until noon on Saturday. For an appointment and/or more information, call 704.694.0103.
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Second to Nature Home Medical held Customer Appreciation Week Nov. 12 -16. Shown, from left, are co-owner Melissa Johnson; office manager Felicia Thomas; Johnson's daughter, Harleigh Johnson; co-owner Robbie Carpenter; and executive director of the Anson County Chamber of Commerce, Lynn Edwards. |
Second to Nature holds Customer Appreciation Week
(November 13, 2007) -- Second to Nature Home Medical kicked off Customer Appreciation Week with a ribbon-cutting and open house on Nov. 12.
Located at 1220 E. Caswell St. in Wadesboro, Second to Nature is co-owned by Melissa Johnson and Robbie Carpenter. The store is a Medicare approved supplier of medical supplies.
Anson County Sheriff and chairman of the Anson County Chamber of Commerce Tommy Allen opened the remarks.
"The products they sell and the services they provide are not necessaraily for the old and decrepit," Allen noted. "Places like this are very valuable. We are glad to have you here and wish you the best of success."
Wadesboro Mayor Don McRorie said. "One of the most rewarding things about being mayor is wecoming new businesses. I have welcomed several in the past two or three years, from the Wal-Mart Super Center to family-owned bussinesses. We welcome you here and wish you the best.
Anna Baucom, chairman of the Anson County Commissioners, told the owners she was pleased that they have faith in the community and added her congratulations. "We wish you the very best," she said.
Johnson thanked everyone for coming and noted that the store has been open for going on two years, serving the people of Anson County. "We care about people and helping others," she said.
Johnson and Carpenter's motto is "Helping others is what we are all about." Experienced and trained staff will provide in-home consultations, complete your insurance paperwork and bill the insurance company, and deliver the product to your home.
Products include manual and power wheelchairs, walkers, canes, hospital beds, pressure mattresses, gel overlays, trapeze bars, bedside commodes, shower chairs, bathroom safety products, TENS units, therapy devices and more.
Second to Nature also has a complete line of diabetic shoes, inserts, socks, accessories, and diabetic foods and snacks.
For more information, call 704-694-0179. Showroom hours are Monday and Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; and Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The showroom is closed for lunch from noon until 1:00 p.m.
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Sikes, Maness honored with community awards at annual Chamber meeting
(November 14, 2007) -- Dana Maness and Russell Sikes were honored at the 45th annual membership meeting of the Anson County Chamber of Commerce at Twin Valley Country Club on Nov. 13.
Maness, Anson Bank and Trust, was presented the 2007 W. Dunlap Covington Award for Community Service by 2006 recipient John Dunlap; and Sikes, Plank Road Realty, was awarded the 2007 Henry W. Little III Community Leadership Award by 2006 recipient Leon Gatewood.
Chamber Vice Chair Todd Moore presented outgoing Chamber Chair Tommy Allen with a plaque and recognized the 2007 Chamber board members Allen, Don Altieri, Preston Burns, Katherine Emory, Lewis Evans, Greg Firn, Ryan Hargett, Harvey Leavitt, Maness, John McKay, Jeania Martin, Beth Rogers, Don Scarborough, Sikes, Chris Wease, Jarvis Woodburn and Jay Wright.
Rogers, who served two years as Chamber treasurer during her two three-year terms, was presented a plaque and Hargett was recognized in absentia as outgoing board members.
Chair Allen conducted the election of board members, offering the recommendations of the nominating committee -- Maness, Leavitt, Bobby Talton of Progress Energy and Sam Turner of Sam Turner, CPA. The foursome was elected unanimously to a three-year term that expires Dec. 31, 2010. Maness and Leavitt were eligible for a second three-year term on the board.
Lynn Edwards, Chamber executive director, recognized the volunteers who provide countless hours of service to the Chamber, whether serving on committees or chairing key committees. Edwards presented certificates of appreciation to Marty Cato, who chairs the Big-Game Hunt Tournament Committee; Allison Kennington, chair, and Jilla Gathings, co-chair, who headed up the Chamber Open Golf Tournament Committee and planned and implemented the Chamber's annual membership meeting. Don Altieri, who chairs the Marketing Committee, was recognized in absentia.
Maness is the 12th person to be honored with the "Dunnie," which was established in 1995 to honor Dunlap Covington, who was instrumental in organizing the Chamber in 1963 and who served as president for the organization's first four years.
Previous winners include Denise Beachum, 1995; Chris and Robin Sanford, 1996; Anson County Writer's Club, 1997; Don Scarborough, 1998; Don Altieri, 1999; Elbert Marshall, 2000; Carol Smith, 2001; Rev. Priscilla Durkin, 2002; Russell Sikes, 2003; Anne M. Covington and Uptown Wadesboro Inc., 2004; Jarvis Woodburn, 2005; John J. Dunlap, 2006.
Maness is the Wadesboro Rotary Club's president-elect; serves as treasurer of the Anson County Partnership for Children and the Anson Economic Development Corp. (AEDC); and is active in the Anson United Way and Anson Boy Scouts on the district level. He also served as Chamber chair in 2006.
"Dana is a strong leader ... and deserves this award," Dunlap said, adding that his willingness to volunteer his time is appreciated in the community.
Maness said, "I am a fortunate person." He thanked his family and his employer for allowing him the time to be a community volunteer. "I work with a lot of folks who are deserving of this award," he said. |
