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news@rural-urbanrecord.com cafeteria doors. There are no ing in the healthcare field JVS makes donation

Local Barbershop sign-ups required for this uni- during this pandemic? We to local non-profit
versal food distribution - just
want to recognize them on so-
continues holiday tradition show up and you will receive cial media. With their permis-
the meals that are free to all
sion, please send us a photo
Wellington students. Please of them at work (wearing a
Every year, The Colonial Barbershop, located at 121 W. contact the food service de- mask) with their name, posi-
Herrick Street in Wellington, has a Christmas Eve dinner in partment at cbeegle@wel- tion, location, year of grad-
their barber shop. But this year, they had to make some adjust- lingtonvillageschools.org uation (if applicable) and/
ments due to COVID. They will be making the dinners and with any questions. or names of child(ren) and
delivering them to anyone who requests a dinner. It is not based Congratulations to Maya where their child(ren) attend
on financial need, it is just to be neighborly. Anyone who wish- Feron and Dustin Andolsek school in Wellington; send
es to have a meal delivered, can contact them through Facebook on being selected to represent to: jshort@wellingtonvillag-
or at (440) 752-1078, and let them know the number of meals WHS at HOBY this summer, eschools.org. Please include
needed and they will deliver them between noon and 2 p.m. 2021. The HOBY mission “hero” in the subject line of
Herrick Memorial Library is to inspire and prepare fu- the email. Thank you to all
our healthcare heroes.
ture young leaders for a life
dedicated to leadership, ser- Edward Weber, Superin-
The Herrick Memorial Library is open for regular library vice and innovation. HOBY tendent, Wellington Exempt-
service. The library will allow a limited number of people in the empowers young people ed Village Schools
building at any given time from 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Monday to dream big, make an im- Office: (440) 647-4286
through Thursday, and 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, pact and change the world. Email: eweber@welling-
to browse for books and use the computers. People entering the For more information, go to tonvillageschools.org
library will be required to wear a face mask covering the nose, www.hoby.org. Web: www.wellingtonvil-
mouth and chin, have their temperatures checked and answer Do you know a Welling- lageschools.org
some health questions during their visit. This is to protect the ton parent or graduate work-
public and library staff. The public will be allowed to quickly WOBL & WDLW Industrial cooler being delivered to We Care We Share.
search for reading materials (30 minutes) and check them out. This summer, Lorain County JVS Maintenance Technician,
It is advised for those who need to use one of our computers to Christmas Basket Contest Tom Kuhn, facilitated a donation of an industrial cooler to the
make an appointment by calling the library at (440) 647-2120, local nonprofit organization We Care We Share on behalf of the
because the library has limited the number of computers for school district.
use. The staff still offers ‘Curbside Service’ and ‘Telephone/ One of Lorain County’s favorite holiday traditions is back, “The cooler was originally donated to the JVS for the heat-
Email Reference’ for patrons who are uncomfortable entering the WOBL & WDLW Christmas Basket Contest. Once again, ing and air conditioning program to work on,” shared Kuhn.
the library. they’re not your average basket because they are stacked with “The students fixed it and then it didn’t have a home, so I sug-
Wellington Writer’s Group - Even though our Writer’s sweets & treats! gested we donate it.”
Group is unable to meet at the library, they are still working From now through Sunday, December 20, the WOBL & We Care We Share, located in Lorain, is a non-profit orga-
together and adding new stories to their website: www.welling- WDLW “Stack of Sweets & Treats” Christmas Baskets will be nization that provides food, clothing, counseling and a work
tonwriters.com. Please visit our blog for some free, interesting on display at sponsored locations throughout Lorain County. training program to local residents.
reads! They are beautifully decorated and overflowing with all kinds
of goodies to tempt sweet and salty cravings, and you are in- “This was the first time our school district donated to a
vited to sign up at each location to win one of these fabulous non-profit and Bill Hurley, founder and President of We Care
baskets, no purchase necessary. We Share, was thrilled with the donation,” Kuhn said.
On Monday, December 21, one winner from each sponsor We Care We Share will use the cooler to refrigerate food and
location will be drawn and the sponsor will call their individual drinks that they receive from local food banks.
It’s the last month of 2020. Lorain County is cur- winner to congratulate them and invite them back to claim their
We made it! I hope you all rently at the Purple Level in basket. They could be calling you! WELLINGTON NEWS CONTINUED ON PAGE 21
had a nice and restful Thanks- regards to the spread of the Back again this year, and an incentive for you to visit every
giving holiday. Christmas COVID-19 virus. We have single sponsor location, a clean crisp $100 bill has been hidden
Break will be here soon. Our transitioned to full remote in one of the baskets.
schools will be closed for learning and will remain re- You can sign up at all of these fine sponsor locations:
Winter Break Dec. 23 to Jan. mote through Winter Break. Smitty’s Place in Elyria; Alpha-Dog Pet Center in Am-
3. Classes resume Jan. 4. Our building administrators herst; Don Mould’s Plantation in Amherst; Sassy Chics New
will continue to communicate & Rustic Trading Post in Amherst; Jamie’s Carpet Shop in
specific building information. Amherst; Vandemark Jewelers in Elyria; Stewart TV & Appli-
L&WV Please contact your child’s ance in Elyria; Muzik’s Auto Care in Lorain; Tack-N-More in
“Santa Train” building principal if you have New London; Bob’s Tire Service in Oberlin; Centerra Country
any additional questions.
Board our vintage train for Please stay safe and continue Store in Grafton; The Junction in Amherst; Wukie Furniture in
Elyria; Fligner’s Market in Lorain; Burnett’s Septic Systems
a short ride and a chance to wear your face covering, in LaGrange; Elegant Designs In Bloom in Wellington and
to visit with Santa. wash your hands, limit gath- Camplife RV/Clare-Mar Twin Lakes in New London. Please
November 27 through erings and maintain proper check our website as more basket locations may be added.
social distancing.
December 13 Effective Dec. 9, we will Good luck and remember, you may get a call on Monday,
A number of dates and be offering universal food December 21, to let you know you won a beautifully decorat-
ed basket overflowing with “Sweets & Treats” from WOBL &
times are available. service for all families to WDLW.
Wellington Station receive 10 meals for each If you need further information, please call Lorie A. Wil-
46485 State Route 18 student. The times for meal ber, Vice President at (440) 774-1320, Ext. 23, or visit www.
distribution on Dec. 9 will
Wellington be from 9-11 a.m.; and 4-6 woblradio.com and www.wdlwradio.com.
visit lwvry.org for more p.m. The pick-up location is
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