Thursday, May 9, 2013
Plus, oil pastels for beginners.
Upcoming events at the Avon Library. The Avon Branch Library is located at 37485 Harvest Drive, Avon. OIL PASTELS FOR BEGINNERS Learn to express feelings and impressions with oil pastels at Avon Branch Library. Oil Pastels for Beginners is Tuesday, May 14 at 6:30 p.m. Eight year olds through teens are welcome at this free introductory class. Get your fingers dirty exploring techniques using blending, color and texture. All supplies are provided. Space is limited. Preregistration is required by calling the Avon Branch Library at 440-934-4743. eMEDIA Why pay to download an eBook? Come Avon Branch Library to learn how to download eBooks for free using library services. eMedia class is Wednesday, May 15 at 6 p.m. There’s more than eBooks …
Share your best tips and tricks for living the green life here in Avon-Avon Lake.
We're looking for all the great ways Avon-Avon Lake natives are working to preserve and protect the Earth. From composting to creative recycling, we want to hear what you do to minimize your carbon footprint, reduce waste, and just live a greener lifestyle. Please tell us in the comments below or upload a picture!
The camps feature two 2-hour sessions and comprehensive teaching; participants receive two free tickets, walk in on-field parade
Batter up, kids! The Cleveland Indians is offering a summer camp for children ages 6-14 in eight area suburbs, including Avon. Each camp cosists of two 2-hour sessions and will take a comprehensive approach to teaching the game of baseball. Summer Camp instructors will focus on throwing, catching, fielding, hitting and base running, according to a prepared statement. At the completion of the second day of camp, each child will receive a fair evaluation and additional advice on how to improve their game. “Indians Summer Camps provide us an opportunity to teach the fundamentals of the great game of baseball to Cleveland-area youth, and more importantly to foster an appreciation for and attachment to the game and the Tribe. We feel these …
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Want to make a real difference in the world? Consider one of these seven "green" careers that help protect -- and improve -- our planet. Provided by Jobs at AOL.
The following story was provided by AOLJobs.com By Debra Auerbach for CareerBuilder Have you ever had an itch to quit your job and instead do work that makes a real difference in the world? In honor of Earth Day on April 22, we've compiled a list of seven jobs that help people live a better life – from the buildings they work and live in, to the energy that fuels their homes, to the air they breathe. 1. Conservation scientist: Conservation scientists are hired to help preserve and protect natural habitats. They usually work with landowners and federal, state and local governments to find the best ways to use and improve the land while conserving the environment.* If you’re looking for a green job in Avon-Avon Lake, check out our jobs…
Golf outing pays it forward to help others affected by cancer.
It’s been slightly more than five years since Avon Lake’s Jeremy George was first diagnosed with leukemia and five since his family and friends organized a “pay it forward” golf outing to support families of those affected by cancer. “Jeremy is now finishing up his junior year at Kent State and will be interning at ESPN/WKNR Radio Station this summer,” his mother, Debbie George said. “He is 4 1/2 years in remission and is still incredibly positive and an inspiration to us all.” Early in 2008, Jeremy George, a 17-year-old Avon Lake High School wrestler in his senior year, came down with what he thought was the flu. After a series of tests, Jeremy and his family learned that he had T-Cell leukemia. He went through remission, and a relapse …
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Ben Arnold took second place in the Air Conditioning Contractors of America contest.
One Avon student really knows his wiring. Ben Arnold recently took second place in electrical troubleshooting at the Air Conditiong Contractors of America contest. He, along with three other JVS Heating and Air Conditioning students competed in the event. Jaeger Shaffstall (Elyria) took third place in electrical troubleshooting, Seth Harrah (Elyria) took third place in sheet metal and Alexander Ladina (Oberlin) took first place in brazing and third place in soft skills. The JVS HVAC program placed first overall in the contest with the highest average score out of eight schools.
Voters in Avon Lake approve school levy, while Avon voters OK pair of city levies.
UPDATED 9:11 p.m. Voters approved the hotly debated 8.28-mill, emergency 10-year Avon Lake schools levy with 52 percent percent of the vote. Final, unofficial results show the measure passing, 3,192 to 2,928. In Avon, voters handily approved two city levies: a 1.90-mill, five year renewal levy for street maintenance and repair (736 votes to 276 votes); and a .45-mill, five year renewal levy for parks and recreation (728 votes to 294 votes). Lorain County voters approved two of three issues Tuesday: a levy to fund the county drug task force and a levy supporting Murray Ridge. Voters turned down a levy to fund expansion of RTA routes. Stay with Patch as we follow-up on this story post-election. Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter too…
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Who do you know on the list?
Congratulations to these freshmen. See someone you know on the list? Tell them congratulations! Avon High School has released its third-quarter honor rolls. High Honor Roll = 4.0 and above Honor Roll = 3.5 – 3.99 Merit Roll = 3.0 – 3.49 Click here for senior honor rolls Click here for junior honor rolls Click here for freshman honor rolls Grade 9 HIGH HONOR Navi Baskar Casey Bauers Nicole Bell Claire Bettinger Joshua Brown Nicole Conrad Tyler Courtright Emma Delaney Alyssa Douzos Dana Furnas Jack Gothier Mackenzie Hanuscin Monica Kandiko Alexandria Kozich Melanie Lander Michael LeHoty Taylor Mitchell Michael Nose Jessica Novotny Taylor Nowakowski Audrey Payne Rachel Rauterkus Peter Stamatis Kyle Urig Benjamin Waters Caralyn Zetts HONOR …
Resident, teacher hoping to fill middle school stadium to raise money for One Fund Boston.
Boston may be 600 miles from Cleveland, but for a pair of local men, the city could be one town over. “We thought it would be cool to know that the city of Avon is supporting Boston,” Avon resident Mike Cooper said. Cooper, who owns Cooper Disposal in Cleveland said he feels blessed and wants to help give back to others. “I was sitting at the kitchen table with my wife when the (Boston Marathon bombings) happened and said I wanted to do something for those families. The bombings killed three and injured more than 250, many seriously. At least 15 individuals underwent amputations. “I wanted to do something for those families,” Cooper said. Cooper, along with Avon High School history teacher Collin Anderson, have organized Avon’s Memorial to…
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Sunday, May 5, 2013
Here are some of the weirdest police reports and incidents from departments across the region.
Here are this week's most bizarre police reports. All information was provided by police reports from departments in Patch communities. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction. SOLON: Solon Detectives Searching For Man Who Tried To Abduct Two Women Solon Police are investigating two attempted abductions at the Park East Apartments. Police said there will be an increased police presence while detectives investigate the incidents. On Wednesday, a woman reported that a man tried to grab her and gain entry into her apartment. The woman screamed and the man fled into the woods, according to police. On Tuesday, police said a 17-year-old girl was standing outside of her apartment at the 34000 block of Park East …
A Lifetime Resident of Avon Lake
11:54 am on Thursday, May 9, 2013
"The 763-megawatt Avon Lake Generating Station emitted about 2.4 million metric tons of greenhouse gas, most of it carbon dioxide, in 2010. That was more than 16 times the emissions of the county’s second-highest polluter, the Lorain County Landfill in New Russia Township, which emitted 146,524 metric tons of greenhouse gas." Due to EPA regulations, the plant is now closing. Through the increase … more ›