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By MARYALICE MELI The committee working toward a revitalization of Ellwood City has raised $46,500 so far. Board member Wendy Barensfeld, who heads the financial committee, gave that report at Tuesday night’s meeting. She noted the borough was among the first contributors with $7,800 in seed money. ESB Bank also donated $5,000 in seed money, with a pledge of more to follow. Other funding came from Eric Ryan Corp., $5,000; Nalco, $1,500; Lawrence County, $1,200; and board member Patty Kuhn of Posies by Patty, $1,000. The Ellwood Group — which donated $5,000 — also had issued a challenge grant of $20,000. According to Barensfeld, that total has been reached and the firm will match it. Also Tuesday night, Barensfeld distributed pledge cards to the approximately 150 people who attended the meeting, saying, “We need help, whether it’s $10 or $10,000.” The eventual total will have to be much higher. Other communities that the consultants EG&G have worked with had multimillion-dollar price tags but the economic impact tripled the expenditures. Barensfeld said a lot will have to come from outside sources, including federal and state. Lawrence County Commissioner Steve Craig noted the county owns “one of the ugliest buildings in town. We’ll be one of the first to renovate the store front (office) of District Judge Jerry Cartwright.” Suggestions offered:
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