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I had the honor of being interviewed by Janie Parish and Joe McNeill on Wadsworth Community Radio. Submitted photo
Hello Wadsworth.
If you are anything like me, you might find that stepping outside your comfort zone can be pretty unnerving. I think it is human nature. But one thing I’ve discovered over the years is that when I do step out of my comfort zone, I almost never regret it.
Things that years before would have scared the daylights out of me turn out to be fun memories and experiences I’m glad to have.
This was exactly the case last week when Janie Parish, executive director of the Wadsworth Area Chamber of Commerce, asked to interview me on Wadsworth Community Radio.
I’m much more comfortable with the written word. When I’m sitting in the comfort of my home office on a Sunday night writing this column, I have the luxury of changing sentences or entire paragraphs if I decide they don’t make sense or seem silly. I have time to think about what I want to say.
I knew I would have none of these safety nets talking live on the radio. What if I couldn’t think of a good answer to Janie’s questions? What if I froze? What if I sounded like an idiot?
But as a good friend of mine likes to remind me: “It’s better to say ‘oh well’ than ‘what if.’” It’s a mantra I really try to live by. And besides… who can say no to Janie?
By the time we were on the air, my nerves were completely calmed. Sitting there talking with Janie and also Joe McNeill was more like chatting with friends than sitting in the hot seat. The 30 minutes flew by and we enjoyed a lot of fun and laughs.
I was really surprised when Joe mentioned on air that he was kind of nervous about interviewing me because I interview so many people in the community. He wondered what I would think of their questions. It never occurred to me that they might be nervous. By the way their questions were fantastic.
In fact if you have ever witnessed the two of them raffling off items each spring at the Easter Basket Auction together, you know what a riot these two are. I would definitely recommend attending this year to see them in action. The auction will take place March 29 at The Galaxy during the chamber’s monthly luncheon.
The whole experience was just another great reminder that broadening your horizons and trying something new or even a little bit scary can be a great thing. Thanks for the great interview, Janie and Joe. You guys are the best.
Now let’s take a look around town.
A pastoral goodbye
There was laughter, tears and a whole range of emotions for the congregation at Wadsworth’s First Christian Church Feb. 26 as parishioners said goodbye to their beloved pastor of 35 years, Rev. James L. Singleton.
After more than three decades of dedicated service Singleton and his wife, Jan, are enjoying a well-deserved retirement. Members of the congregation sang their final goodbye to the couple with an adaptation of “So Long, Farewell.”
After the worship service, the Singletons were honored at a luncheon at The Galaxy which included 400 guests.
The Singletons made their home in Wadsworth when they came to First Christian Church in 1981. All three of their boys graduated from Wadsworth High School and according to parishioners, Singleton grew the congregation in both size and faith.
During his time in Wadsworth, Singleton served the community as the chaplain for a local bereavement support group, a board member of Marian’s Closet and as a member of the Lions Club.
Best wishes Rev. and Mrs. Singleton. What a testament to the positive impact you have made on your church community over the decades. I hope you get to enjoy a long and happy retirement.
Easter Seals speaks to Rotary
Sheila Dunn, president and CEO of Easter Seals of Northern Ohio, recently made a presentation to the Wadsworth Rotary Club. The Easter Seals is one of the first organizations funded by the Rotary and began due to a major accident in Elyria in 1919.
The group built a hospital and formed the National Society for Crippled Children. The group didn’t want to participate in the United Way because the trustees did not want to be limited to raising funds just once a year. They wanted to be free to raise funds whenever an emergency came up.
The group decided to raise money by selling seals. Christmas Seals were already being sold to benefit a lung society, so the group chose to sell Easter Seals, which represents the hope of renewal brought with the spring.
Today the organization works with individuals with special needs and tries to help keep them comfortable in their homes. For more information about Easter Seals, log on to www.noh.easterseals.com.
Also during the Rotary meeting the club inducted a new member – Amy Lyon-Galvin, the Medina County Sanitary Engineer.
Tuscany trip
The Wadsworth Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce a trip, prepared by CI Destinations, to Tuscany, Italy from Oct. 24 through Nov. 1.
The trip highlights include Florence, Pisa and Lucca, Siena, San Gimignano, Chianti Region and Monetcatini.
The cost is $2,899 per person and includes round trip airfare with airport transportation; airline fuel surcharges with taxes and fees; seven nights in a first-class hotel; 10 meals; scheduled sightseeing and admissions; professional tour manager; baggage handling and hotel transfers. This deal is available to the entire community and not just chamber members.
For more information contact the chamber at 330-336-6150 or at exec@wadsworthchamber.com.
Contact me
As always, I look forward to hearing from you and I’m always happy to put submissions from readers in this column. Feel free to email me at edean@thepostnewspapers.com or call me at 330-620-1067 to fill me in on an event your organization hosted, an accomplishment by a special person in the city or anything else you think our readers might want to know about.
If you are anything like me, you might find that stepping outside your comfort zone can be pretty unnerving. I think it is human nature. But one thing I’ve discovered over the years is that when I do step out of my comfort zone, I almost never regret it.
Things that years before would have scared the daylights out of me turn out to be fun memories and experiences I’m glad to have.
This was exactly the case last week when Janie Parish, executive director of the Wadsworth Area Chamber of Commerce, asked to interview me on Wadsworth Community Radio.
I’m much more comfortable with the written word. When I’m sitting in the comfort of my home office on a Sunday night writing this column, I have the luxury of changing sentences or entire paragraphs if I decide they don’t make sense or seem silly. I have time to think about what I want to say.
I knew I would have none of these safety nets talking live on the radio. What if I couldn’t think of a good answer to Janie’s questions? What if I froze? What if I sounded like an idiot?
But as a good friend of mine likes to remind me: “It’s better to say ‘oh well’ than ‘what if.’” It’s a mantra I really try to live by. And besides… who can say no to Janie?
By the time we were on the air, my nerves were completely calmed. Sitting there talking with Janie and also Joe McNeill was more like chatting with friends than sitting in the hot seat. The 30 minutes flew by and we enjoyed a lot of fun and laughs.
I was really surprised when Joe mentioned on air that he was kind of nervous about interviewing me because I interview so many people in the community. He wondered what I would think of their questions. It never occurred to me that they might be nervous. By the way their questions were fantastic.
In fact if you have ever witnessed the two of them raffling off items each spring at the Easter Basket Auction together, you know what a riot these two are. I would definitely recommend attending this year to see them in action. The auction will take place March 29 at The Galaxy during the chamber’s monthly luncheon.
The whole experience was just another great reminder that broadening your horizons and trying something new or even a little bit scary can be a great thing. Thanks for the great interview, Janie and Joe. You guys are the best.
Now let’s take a look around town.
A pastoral goodbye
There was laughter, tears and a whole range of emotions for the congregation at Wadsworth’s First Christian Church Feb. 26 as parishioners said goodbye to their beloved pastor of 35 years, Rev. James L. Singleton.
After more than three decades of dedicated service Singleton and his wife, Jan, are enjoying a well-deserved retirement. Members of the congregation sang their final goodbye to the couple with an adaptation of “So Long, Farewell.”
After the worship service, the Singletons were honored at a luncheon at The Galaxy which included 400 guests.
The Singletons made their home in Wadsworth when they came to First Christian Church in 1981. All three of their boys graduated from Wadsworth High School and according to parishioners, Singleton grew the congregation in both size and faith.
During his time in Wadsworth, Singleton served the community as the chaplain for a local bereavement support group, a board member of Marian’s Closet and as a member of the Lions Club.
Best wishes Rev. and Mrs. Singleton. What a testament to the positive impact you have made on your church community over the decades. I hope you get to enjoy a long and happy retirement.
Easter Seals speaks to Rotary
Sheila Dunn, president and CEO of Easter Seals of Northern Ohio, recently made a presentation to the Wadsworth Rotary Club. The Easter Seals is one of the first organizations funded by the Rotary and began due to a major accident in Elyria in 1919.
The group built a hospital and formed the National Society for Crippled Children. The group didn’t want to participate in the United Way because the trustees did not want to be limited to raising funds just once a year. They wanted to be free to raise funds whenever an emergency came up.
The group decided to raise money by selling seals. Christmas Seals were already being sold to benefit a lung society, so the group chose to sell Easter Seals, which represents the hope of renewal brought with the spring.
Today the organization works with individuals with special needs and tries to help keep them comfortable in their homes. For more information about Easter Seals, log on to www.noh.easterseals.com.
Also during the Rotary meeting the club inducted a new member – Amy Lyon-Galvin, the Medina County Sanitary Engineer.
Tuscany trip
The Wadsworth Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce a trip, prepared by CI Destinations, to Tuscany, Italy from Oct. 24 through Nov. 1.
The trip highlights include Florence, Pisa and Lucca, Siena, San Gimignano, Chianti Region and Monetcatini.
The cost is $2,899 per person and includes round trip airfare with airport transportation; airline fuel surcharges with taxes and fees; seven nights in a first-class hotel; 10 meals; scheduled sightseeing and admissions; professional tour manager; baggage handling and hotel transfers. This deal is available to the entire community and not just chamber members.
For more information contact the chamber at 330-336-6150 or at exec@wadsworthchamber.com.
Contact me
As always, I look forward to hearing from you and I’m always happy to put submissions from readers in this column. Feel free to email me at edean@thepostnewspapers.com or call me at 330-620-1067 to fill me in on an event your organization hosted, an accomplishment by a special person in the city or anything else you think our readers might want to know about.