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news@rural-urbanrecord.com Library Board Meeting - The Herrick Memorial Library

Free Concert Board of Trustees will hold their regular monthly board meet-
ing in person and virtually via TeamLink on Tuesday, June 8,
The Patricia Lindley Center will be hosting the Wellington We made it! at 10:30 a.m. The meeting link will be posted on the library’s
website on Monday, June 7. This meeting is open to the public.
Salvation Army Benefit Concert on June 19, at 7 p.m. Admis- The end of the school year is a time to reflect on all we We ask that any person attending the meeting in-person but not
sion is free. There will be 5 acts performing and there will be have accomplished. It was a year unlike any other, but we got vaccinated to please wear a face mask for their protection.
basket raffles. All are welcome. through it together. Thank you students, staff, families and Wel- Herrick Memorial Library ‘Story Walk’® - The library has
lington community. its very own ‘Story Walk’® with assistance from many down-
Quarry Road closure This is also a time to look toward the future. We have many town businesses. Walkers of all ages can pick up a map from
things to look forward to as a district. As noted in previous let- the library’s outside book drop and begin their stroll through
The Lorain County Engineer’s Highway department will be ters, this is an exciting time for the Wellington Schools, as we town. This is a great way to become familiar with the differ-
closing Quarry Road, between Whitney and Merriam Roads, are currently in the early stages of organizing and developing ent stores located in Wellington. The stories will change each
for a culvert replacement. Work is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. a strategic planning initiative that will help guide our district month beginning in June. After completing the walk, we ask
on Monday, June 7 and is anticipated to be complete by 5 p.m. into the future. This important document will outline future that you log on to ReaderZone.com - program code 64563 and
on Friday, June 18, weather permitting. priorities and district initiatives in several key areas – academ- tell us that you completed the walk and the number of people
The actual closure is approximately 400 feet south of Whit- ic achievement, facilities, communication, operations, climate/ in your group.
ney. Detours will be posted. culture and finances, among others. It is our hope that this ini- Summer Story Times - For families with children, ages 2-5,
tiative will reflect the goals of the entire Wellington Schools will be held at Howk Park in front of the Town Hall on Tues-
Engagement Announcement community, including the students we serve, parents & fami- days at 10:30 a.m. beginning on June 15. Register by calling
lies, our dedicated staff, local business & civic leaders and the
community at large. Please remember to complete the survey the library. Please bring a blanket for your family to sit on as
we work to maintain social distancing.
link so that we can ensure that this is our community’s plan Baby Lap-Sit Summer Story Times - For parents with chil-
for our school district. Go to surveymonkey.com/r/GRCQX53. dren, ages birth to 2-years. Held in the library’s Community
Congratulations to our district retirees: Nancy Mims, Mc- Room on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. beginning on June 16.
Cormick Middle School Intervention Specialist (21 years of Register by calling the Library. Parents, please bring a mask
service); Joyce Scolaro, district bus driver (14 years of service); for yourself in case it is needed as we work to maintain social
and Karen Wright, Wellington High School Secretary (30 years distancing.
of service). We wish you all the best as you begin a new chapter. Family Special Programs - for all ages. Held at Findley
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Tina State Park on Thursdays at 11 a.m. beginning on June 17.
Drake, Wellington High School Principal, and Nathan Baxen- Please bring masks with you as we will do our best to maintain
dale, McCormick Middle School Principal, for their leadership. social distancing during our programs. A ‘Take and Make’ craft
Both have accepted administrative positions in other districts. will be available each week that we meet. Afterwards, you can
Finally, congratulations to the WHS Class of 2021! Your last enjoy your picnic lunch (BYOL) at any of the park’s picnic pa-
year and a half of high school was not what you could have ever vilions or walk the park’s new Story Book Trail. Our programs
imagined it would be like. The experience will no doubt make are open to all park visitors. Registration is requested to help
you even stronger individuals as you prepare to take on the us with the number of craft kits to bring. To register, call the
world. Remember you will always be part of our Duke Family. library or log on to ReaderZone.com - program code 64563.
Have a safe and wonderful summer. Come stop by our booth Writer’s Group - Although the library is now open, there
at the Lorain County Fair, Aug. 22-29, for class schedule print- is still no word on when this group will be able to meet there
outs and to meet our new administrators. School starts Thurs- again. However, our active members continue to communicate
day, Sept. 2. and we have been adding new material to our blog at www.
GO DUKES! wellingtonwriters.com. Please visit our site for free “reads” by
Edward Weber, Superintendent, Wellington Exempted Vil- local writers. We hope to be able to meet in the library again
lage Schools, 305 Union Street, Wellington. Office: (440) 647- some time soon so that we can invite new members to join us.
4286. Email: eweber@wellingtonvillageschools.org. Web:
www.wellingtonvillageschools.org. WELLINGTON NEWS CONTINUED ON PAGE 12
Herrick Memorial Library CONSTRUCTION ALERT

Herrick Memorial Library is located at 101 Willard Me-
morial Square, in Wellington. Call them at (440) 647-2120 or Pittsfield Township
contact Janet Hollingsworth by email at hollinja@herrickli-
Don & Toni Novotny boh.org. The Lorain County Engineer’s Highway department will
Summer Reading Programs - The library’s summer read- be closing Quarry Road, between Whitney and Merriam
Don & Toni Novotny, of Wellington, announce the engage- ing programs for all ages began on June 1. All age levels Roads, for a culvert replacement.
ment and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Danielle, to can register for their reading programs in person or online
Shaun Minko, son of Russell & Kay Minko, of Sandusky, on at ReaderZone.com and using the code: 8456d. Children, 11 Work is scheduled to begin at 8:00 am on Monday,
June 19. and under, will read for minutes to win book prizes. Teens, June 7 and is anticipated to be complete by 5:00 pm on
Danielle, a 2006 Wellington graduate, and Shaun, a 2006 ages 12-17, will read for the chance to win an Audio-Technica Friday, June 18, weather permitting. The actual closure is
North Canton Hoover graduate, are both 2011 Kent State grad- Turntable’ for vinyl with ‘Cowin E-7 Bluetooth Headphones’ approximately 400 feet south of Whitney.
uates. The couple will reside in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. & accessories. Adults, ages 18 and up, will read for the chance
Congratulations! to win an Ooni ® Outdoor Portable Pizza Oven’ with accesso- Detours will be posted. Your cooperation during
ries. Help build a culture of reading in our community! construction is greatly appreciated.

Legal Notice
Notice is hereby given that Penfield Township Trustees
will hold a public hearing on their proposed financial budget
for 2022 on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 7:30 PM at 41012 St.
Rt. 18, Wellington, Ohio.
Vicki Denes, Fiscal Officer

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