Letter to the editor

 

The Josh Merriman Foundation held its 1st Golf Outing on Sunday, August 19th at the Steubenville Country Club.  We are humbled by the outpouring of support for this event.  The community’s support from contributors, sponsors, golfers, and volunteers was overwhelming and led to a very successful event.  

 

We would like to thank the core group of friends, who initiated the idea and brought it to fruition – Michael and Tony Barber, Nathan Paulman, Patrick Spiess and Michael Manfresca. These young men worked tirelessly for months before the event and thereafter!

 

Thanks to:

 Our Platinum sponsors – National Colloid, Trinity Health System and Wintersville Trophy Shop

 

Our Gold sponsors – Barium Chemicals Inc and Car Medic

 

Our Corporate sponsors – Valley Converting and the Geno Morelli Family

 

Our Flag sponsors – Tri-State Financial Services, Judy Maple Foundation, Steuben Radiology Associates, MacPherson Chiropractic, D&L Unlimited Construction, LLC, West End Excavating Inc, Patrick and Parker Henry, Fort Steuben FOP Lodge #1, Catholic Central High School, WTOV9, Professional Tire and Alignment, B & B Screen Printing, Attorney Mike Bednar, Franciscan University of Steubenville, OVECO, Binkiewicz Family, Valley Converting, and Cain Realtors & Auctioneers

 

Our Green Sponsors –State Park Motors, Inc, Houk Lawn Care, Dr William S Grant, Podiatrist, John Marshall High School Hockey, Gellner Law Offices, Tri-State Maintenance & Janitorial Service, Gables Care Center, Cynthia Rose Phillipson Charitable Foundation, Upper Ohio Valley Building & Construction Trades Council, Dave Antonelli, Giannamore’s Pizza, Super “C” Market & Deli, and The “Tiggie” Family

 

Our Tee Box Sponsors – Knights of Columbus Council 472, Chambers Insurance Agency Inc, Rehab Plus Physical Therapy, The Ogden Family, Walt Ziemba, Main Street Bank, Reed Lawn Care, Upper Ohio Valley FOP Lodge #97, Steubenville Electrical LMCC, Hauser Furniture, Dee Jay’s BBQ Ribs, Thomas R. Brown D.D.S., Gus’s Goodies, The Colabella Family, Bolger Healthcare, Murray’s Restaurant, Grove Holmstrand & Helk PLLC, Coach Ross Ivkovich, The Catalano’s – Candy, Beau, Geno, Nicco, Certwood Limited, Cattrell Companies Inc., Bradley Lawn-Scapes, Inc., Voto Sales, Springhills Golf Club, Starkdale Presbyterian Church, Indian Creek School District, Mosti Funeral Home, State Rep. Jack Cera, Doug Freshwater Contracting, Inc., Serra Village Retirement Community, Holy Family Church Msgr. Jerry Calovini, DiGregory’s Greenhouse, Brkovich Family, Linda & Phil Taylor, Attorney Adam Martello, Commissioner Graham, Rich Gulan Family, Knights of Columbus Council 4361, Jerry Gast Insurance & Financial Services, Michael Martello, M.S., D.V.M, Steubenville Veterinary Hospital, Dr Chris Long, O.D., First National Bank, Carmen Destefano & Ken Herron, Smithfield Alumni Association, John Domenick Family, Manfred’s Lounge & Catering, Planned Investments Terry J Marynchak, CFP, Frank & Linda Slowikowski, Advance Pools, Joe Cucarese, Dr John & Theresa Metcalf, Butch & Connie Koniski, Indian Creek Athletic Boosters, Generations Restaurant & Pub, Jefferson Behavioral Health System, Ohio Valley Sports Online, Riley Heating and Cooling, Congressman Bill Johnson, and Fort Steuben Maintenance

 

Our Cart Sponsors – Village Sleep Center, Ace Optical Co, Inc., Assure America Corp, Aim Women’s Center, Dunlpe-Shorac Funeral Homes, Inc., First Choice America Community Federal Credit Union, Iacovissi, Frank’s Bar & Grill, and Irvin Insurance Services

 

Other sponsors – Suzanne Kresser, Valley Wine Cellar, Bob Porter, Shelly Collaros, Emily Merriman, AT&T, DiCenzo Family, Vince Lopresto, Ron Tingler, Wayne Parks, Ray Lucas, Oscar’s Salon, Betto & Betty, Milinda & Woody, Mike Barber, Albert Carapellotti, Anthony Investment Manager, The Ville, Ron & Delores Michnowicz, The Kresslers, The Punke Family, Geno & Nicolette Taglione, Mark & Sandy Morelli, Jack Irvin D.D.S., X-ray dept Trinity, Pastre Auto Service, Lou & Carol Almonte, WAHA, Rosemary & Sam Ivkovich, R.E. Saxon, Joyce CPA’s Inc, Dr Crisan, Kuester Implement Co, Bordens Office Equipment, Brian & Jennifer Riffee, Water Transport, Michael Carpellotti,  Nathan Paulman, Wine and Beverage Merchants, Shawn Zarych, Dylan Junker, Dr Baker, Rosemarie Riley, Coach Connor, the Werkin Family, Wheeling Nailers, Detroit Red Wings, Convenient Lovers Lane, Naples Spaghetti House, Auto Zone, Adam Scurti, Bob Evans, Olivia Wasco, Legal Hair, Bud & Nina Cullen, Tim Horton’s, Mr & Mrs Worklan, Ron Michnowicz, Mary Balzano, Creations by Joel, Ray’s Pizza, Kenny and Penny Davis, Holiday Inn – Weirton, Two Brothers Dry Cleaning, Gas Lite, Abdalla’s Steakhouse, Sesame Grill, Federico Food, AMC, Winter Drive In, Ross Falvo, Locks and Legends, Cheryl’s Diner, Dappled Willow, Newbrough Photo, Target Shop, Neo Hair Design – Scott and Ronny and Uniquely Designed

 

We had the absolutely best volunteers – Chloe Pieniazek, Kayla Collier, Nicole Leluika, Taylor Bednar, Natalie Mastroianni, Alexis Mastroianni, Barb DiCenzo, Danny DiCenzo, Matthew DiCenzo, Heidi Swearingen, Megan Lloyd, Kim Vaudrain, Mark and Cindy Vaudrain, Ashlynne and Janet Daley, Cheryl DeYarmon, Jenna Ogden, Monica Werkin, Suzanne Kresser, Logan Colabella, Jodi, Alyssa and Bella Merriman, Fran Capaldi, Rosemarie Riley, Vicky Peckens, Cathy Miller, Cynthia Clark, Sammi, Maggi, Carolissa and Joe Cucarese, Heather and Anthony Shevlin, Stone Biacco,  Sophia Bodo, Cathy and Jackie Gellner, Randy Ewing, Grant Marsh, Brian Riffee, Rachel Sommers, Patrick Spiess, Tony, Michael, Mike and Sherri Barber, Nathan Paulman and Mary Frances Worklan.

 

Special thanks to Tricia Maple, Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce and Kathy Blass, Wheeling Drive for a Cure for their guidance and knowledge.

 

We thank all those who participated and enjoyed a wonderful day with us.

 

Additionally, we thank the Steubenville Country Club – Amanda Smathers and John Denholm for their hard work running a successful event.

 

All proceeds are going directly to the community to enhance Concussion and Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention, as well as scholarships.  Thank you for helping to keep our community “SAFE AND SOUND”!

 

While many hours of hard work, this was a very rewarding experience for our dedicated volunteers and we plan to continue to make this an annual event.  Our community’s support and generosity is greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

Bob and Colleen Merriman