🌱 Boo Crew Volunteers Needed + Ford Adds Jobs At Avon Lake Plant

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• Ford adds jobs in the area!
• Volunteers are always needed!
• Athlete recognized for doing well!

But first, today's weather:

A couple of showers. High: 59 Low: 50.

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Here are the top three stories in Avon-Avon Lake today:

1. Good news for Ford's Avon Lake Assembly Plant! According to cleveland.com, "Ford will receive $205 million in incentives to expand its Ohio Assembly Plant in Avon Lake, where it plans to make electric vehicles. The automaker was approved for a 30-year tax credit Monday worth $70 million. JobsOhio, the state’s private economic development arm, is planning a $135 million in grants for Ford, according to spokesman Matt Englehart. Ford announced in June that it would build a new electric vehicle aimed at commercial customers at the Avon Lake facility, a $1.5 billion investment that could double the workforce at the complex that sits on property in Avon Lake, Sheffield and Sheffield Lake." (cleveland.com)
2. Looking to volunteer in your community? Now is a great time to start! Avon Lake Public Library is still in need of some volunteers to be part of the Boo Crew on Saturday, October 8th! Sign up today at https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10c0c44acaf2aa6f8c61... (City of Avon Lake, OH via Facebook)
3. Congratulations go out to Avon Lake High School student Aubrey Kirk! According to SWC Athletes, "The Southwestern Conference released its Volleyball Athlete of the Week for September 19-24 and the honoree is: Volleyball Athlete of the Week Aubrey Kirk Avon Lake Junior .The outside hitter collected 87 kills (.434), 7 aces, 4 assists, 54 digs and 7 total blocks to help the Shoregals win 4-of-5 matches this past week." Great job Aubrey keep up the good work! (SWC Athletes)

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From my notebook:

• Cleveland Cavaliers: "OFFICIAL: #Cavs sign Dean Wade to multi-year contract extension" (Cleveland Cavaliers via Instagram)
• Cleveland Clinic: "They say, 'You are what you eat.' And the food we incorporate into our diets does have a profound impact on our bodies. But can certain foods also boost the health of our minds?" (Cleveland Clinic via Instagram)
• FIDO's Companion Rescue Inc.: "Meet Tom! Tom is an 8 year old, 70 pound coonhound. He is fully vetted and potty-trained. If you’re looking for a couch potato- Tom is your guy! He enjoys walks but also loves to hang on the porch and watch the world go by." (FIDO's Companion Rescue Inc. via Facebook)
• Avon Lake Police Department: "This week, the class went to our shooting range and got to try out some of our different guns." (Avon Lake Police Department via Facebook)
• Cleveland Clinic: "Years of research and months of data processing were required to create this virtual protein model, which our researchers use to predict how possible medication compounds interreact within our bodies." (Cleveland Clinic via Instagram)
• FIDO's Companion Rescue Inc.: "I want to thank each and every one of you who hustled their buns to sell tickets and to those who bought tickets. Thank you to our Sponsors. Congrats to Billy Miller for the win. And we appreciate Donna Reichlin donating her 5k winnings back to us." (FIDO's Companion Rescue Inc. via Facebook)
• Avon Lake Lacrosse Club: "Let them play, and play and play! Early specialization has a high probability of leading to injury. If your child’s coach is discouraging participation in other sports for the sake of winning now or future roster spots, please read this." (Avon Lake Lacrosse Club via Facebook)
• Avon Lake Wrestling Club: "Intro to wrestling clinic for beginners. 10/29 at 7:00 pm in the ALHS wrestling room. All K-6th graders welcome! " (Avon Lake Wrestling Club via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update.

— Karena Garrity

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