By Jason Arndt
Long-time car dealership Martin’s Chrysler donated the winnings from the downtown “Take a Seat on Main” contest, where Union Grove businesses decorated chairs provided by Cedar World.
The presentation of Martin’s check for $300, in addition to $500 from Cedar World as part of the “Take a Seat” promotion, were presented to the Village Board at its Sept. 9 meeting by Cedar World co-owner, Dorothy Olson.
The Martin dealership’s prize donation is being made to the Village “for the beautification of Union Grove,” Olson told the Board. “We were shocked at such a generous donation.”
Cedar World had decided to become involved in the event after seeing success in downtown Racine, where the business contributed to the “Sunny and Chair” event held the previous summer.
“We were very pleased when Cedar World came to us with the “Take a Seat on Main” event,” Village President Mike Aimone said.
The woodworking business plans to stay a part of the Super Saturday event in 2014 and is now mulling options about what the themed item would be.
“We want to see growth in Union Grove, and beautify it,” Olson said. “This is a small town and growing fast.”
As for the combined $800 donation, the Village will be asking members of the local business community for their ideas.
“It could be used for a number of different things,” Aimone said. “We will be looking for input from some of the downtown businesses as to how we can best spend the money.”
Some areas Aimone mentioned include the purchase of more Christmas lights for the holidays or more hanging plants along Main Street during the summer of 2014.
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