🌱Class of 2002 Reunion In October + Maria's Field Of Hope Has A Home

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• Maria's Field of Hope has a home!
• Seeing old friends is always a good time.
• Plant a tree! It's good for everyone.

But first, today's weather:

Breezy with a gusty t-storm. High: 88 Low: 61.

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

1. Maria's Field of Hope in Avon now has a sign announcing its location north of the Norton Place subdivision on Jaycox Road at Middleton Road. A cleveland.com article states, that according to property records from the Lorain County auditor, the Prayers From Maria Foundation purchased 42.63 acres of property on Jaycox Road (sale date Dec. 8, 2020) for a sale price of $298,410. Trees are already being cleared to make way for the field. A transitional field location is going to be used in the interim while the new site is prepped. Foundation officials are not saying anything about the exact location of the transitional field, although information online notes that the field covers 23 acres and 460,000 seeds were planted. Foundation officials have asked the public to follow on social media and the website for any announcements on that field as they become available. The sunflowers are expected to bloom at the end of September or early October. For additional field updates, go to prayersfrommaria.org or follow on Facebook." (cleveland.com)
2. Do you like seeing old friends? The Avon Lake High School Class of 2002 is having its 20th year reunion the weekend of October 14-15. Please join classmates for the Avon Lake varsity football game on Friday, October 14 and gathering afterwards at Railroad Brewery. According to a Facebook post on the Avon Lake CIty Schools page, "the class will be celebrating Saturday evening Oct. 15 from 5-10 p.m. in Avon Lake. Please email Allison Remy (amlee828@yahoo.com) for full details including the address for the event." Hope to see you there! (Avon Lake City Schools via Facebook)
3. Why not plant a tree in memory of someone special? The Memorial Tree program is being offered this fall. According to cleveland.com, "there are several tree options available. Included in the $395 cost is planting, staking, mulch and care, as well as an engraved paver. Tree(s) are guaranteed for one year. Tree planting locations around town include Every Child’s Playground, Northgate Park, Schwartz Park and Veterans Memorial Park. Applications are available on the city’s website; go to cityofavon.com or call 440-937-6106. (cleveland.com)

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Today in Avon-Avon Lake:

• College Club West General Meeting (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Cleveland Guardians: "In this five-game series against the Twins, Amed Rosario was a beast at the plate." (Cleveland Guardians via Instagram)
• Avon Lake Police Department: "On approximately Sept. 23, weather permitting, Chesapeake Bay Helicopters will be mobilizing to the Illuminating Company region to begin routine transmission line patrols for the fall season on all Illuminating Company transmission lines." (Avon Lake Police Department via Facebook)
• Avon Lake Public Library: "Check out the newest read out on the ALPL Story Book Trail, “I Know Sasquatch” by Jess Bradley! This is a colorful and quirky picture book that teaches the reader to never judge a book - or Sasquatch - by its cover." (Avon Lake Public Library via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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