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Wellington Enterprise
Customer service award
Rachelle Grimmett, an American Family Insurance agency owner in Wellington, has been recognized for providing an outstanding customer experience under the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification Program. “An extraordinary customer experience is a top priority at American Family and our agency owners are a critical part of accomplishing that,” said Ann Hamilton, American Family Insurance customer experience vice president. The distinction was determined through a customer satisfaction survey. Grimmett has been an agency owner for American Family since September 2003.
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FROM D1 installed but expects work to be carried out within the next few weeks. “ODOT reviewed the timing that drivers have coming north out of the underpass and chose to make this decision,” Dupee said. “For people who are unfamiliar with the underpass or Wellington, they'll know there's an intersection just to the north. We believe that will help alleviate making that left-hand turn off of Kelly or right-hand turn off of Clay.” Former village councilman and Lorain County Fair board member Fred Alspach passed away following a crash at the intersection on July 19, 2017. Investigators said he was traveling south on North Main Street when a northbound driver failed to yield to oncoming traffic as he turned left toward Kelly Street.
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idea came about for side-by-side,” Wilson said. “We've gotten help from so many people. Our church got the idea started but everyone helped. Everyone has a special place in their heart for Landry. We're going to bless the bike at a church service and bring it over to her.” Century Cycles of Medina will construct the new vehicle, fusing together two recumbent bikes to allow Cole to enjoy traveling company. For the past three years, Wilson has registered his bicycle riding in the Great Cycle Challenge, an annual initiative benefiting cancer research. Nationally, participants have logged 12.2 million miles and donated $16 million since the event's 2015 inception. Wilson has always named his riding team “The Landry Express.” That moniker will prove even more fitting this year as Cole plans to use her new bike to join Wilson in riding for the first time. A group ride with the pair is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 8 at Findley State Park. “I hope it's nice out like today,” said Cole on Monday while Wilson visited her home. “Sometimes it's hard but I'm thankful for all the people who help. I'm looking forward to seeing the bike.” Cole is also looking forward to meeting her new service dog, Jack, this week.
Caring for Older Parents
Thursday, April 18, 2019
Main Street throws hat in national $25K competition JONATHAN DELOZIER REPORTER
A cash prize of $25,000 is up for grabs in a national contest recently entered by Main Street Wellington. America's Main Streets is conducted annually through Germany-based STIHL Inc., inviting nonprofits that support local business communities to vie for cash awards. Voting to move on to the quarterfinal round ends this Sunday. Ten semifinalists will be decided by voters April 29 through May 26 before a grand prize winner is chosen by judges June 2. On top of the $25,000, this year's winner will receive a $1,000 gift certificate to any STIHL dealer, three $500 shopping sprees, a one-day downtown assessment, social media recognition, and a commemorative plaque. “We would give that money back to many of the business downtown to help with paint and facade renovations and do a lot of good,” said Main Street director Jenny Artnz Monday while speaking with village council. “It would also be a lot simpler than applying for a grant. We would just have the $25,000.” To vote for Main Street Wellington, visit www.mainstreetcontest.com/profile/175. Arntz said this round of the contest al-
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Main Street Wellington hopes to refurbish Herrick Avenue's cheese signs if awarded top prize in America's Main Streets, a yearly competition that pays out $25,000 among other winnings. lows for one vote per device each day — but future rounds allow up to five votes per device. Main Street Wellington's contest submission highlights the rich history of Herrick Avenue, from Archibald Willard gaining inspiration for his world-renowned “Spirit of '76” painting to the 1858 Oberlin-Wellington Slave Rescue. It also mentions Wellington's time as “The Cheese Capital of the World” in the late-19th century and recent downtown rehabilitation efforts.
“Herrick Avenue is very significant to this community,” said Arntz. “I'm hoping people will support us. It's gotten a lot of traction on social media and hopefully we can get some well-needed money.” Other Main Street plans for prize money include continuing its “Paint the Town Proud” program. It provides free paint to downtown businesses wishing to spruce up their store fronts. The cash could also be used to secure a lift to repair Herrick Avenue's historic cheese signs.
SWING AND A MISS
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All Wellington-area churches are invited to post service times in the Enterprise. Send your listing to us via email at news@ lcnewspapers.com. • First United Methodist Church, 127 Park Place, Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:30 a.m. with worship at 10:45 a.m. Choir rehearsal is from 7-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Caregivers Support Group meets at 2 p.m. on the first Monday of each month. Free community meals are offered from 5-6 p.m. on the last Monday of each month. Praise service starts Saturdays with fellowship at 5 p.m. and the service at 5:30 p.m. • St. Patrick Church, 512 North Main St., has Masses at 6 p.m. Saturday and 8:15 a.m. Sunday. Weekday Masses are at 8:45 a.m. Monday and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. For more information, call 440-647-4375. • Fellowship Church, 44777 St. Rt. 18, Wellington, has Sunday worship at 10 a.m. with kids’ classes. Wednesday night group study and Foundation Youth ministry meets at 7 p.m. • First Congregational United Church of Christ, 140 South Main St., has Sunday service at 10 a.m. The first Sunday of each month is family worship and communion. • Camden Baptist Church, 17901 St. Rt. 511, Camden Township, has Sunday school at 9 a.m. and worship at 10:15
a.m. and 6 p.m. on Sundays. AWANA and “Ignite” (junior and senior high), meet at 6:45 p.m. on Wednesdays. Adult prayer meeting and Bible study begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. A nursery is provided for Sunday services. • Brighton United Methodist Church has Sunday worship at 11 a.m. Bible study is held at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays. For more information, call 440-828-0773. • Rochester United Methodist Church has Sunday worship at 9 a.m. • Wellington Freewill Baptist Church, 205 Woodland St., has Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Sunday evening services are held at 6 p.m. and Wednesday services are at 7 p.m. • United Church of Huntington, 26677 Rt. 58, has Sunday services at 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m., as well as Sunday school classes for all ages at 9:30 a.m. Nursery care is available during worship services and the Sunday school hour. • Lincoln Street Chapel, 139 Lincoln St., has Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. • New Life Assembly of God, 108 West St., has Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. A Wednesday evening family night at 7 p.m. includes Bible study, youth group, girls ministries, and Royal Rangers. • Penfield Community Church, 40775 St. Rt. 18, has Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. with Sun-
day worship at 10:30 a.m. Kidz Klubhouse for children and Fusion for youth will be held from 6:30-8 p.m. on Sundays. • Bethany Lutheran Church, 231 East Hamilton St., has Sunday worship at 10:15 a.m. with Sunday school and adult Bible class at 9 a.m. For more information, call 440-647-3736. • First Baptist Church, 125 Grand Ave., has Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Sundays. The 24/7 Youth Group meets at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at the youth barn. Children’s programs and adult prayer meeting and Bible study are at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at the church. A nursery is provided for all services. • Christ Community Church, 212 West Herrick Ave., has Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. For more information, call 440-647-7641. • Brighton Congregational Church, 22086 State Rt. 511, has Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and worship service at 11 a.m. • Pittsfield Community Church has Sunday worship service at 10:30 a.m. There is a new Mothers of Preschool children’s group. For more information, call 440-774-2162. • Angels Unaware Bible study is held at 7 p.m. on Mondays at the LCCC Wellington Center. It provides a study from Genesis to Revelation. For more information, call 419-681-6753.