🌱Colin Kaufmann, GOAT Of Avon Track + K-9 Officer Ady Retires

Hello, Avon-Avon Lake! It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Daily. Let's get this Sunday started off right, with a quick review of the most important things happening in town...

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and warmer. High: 79 Low: 66.

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

1. The Avon Lake Police Department had an official retirement party for its long-time K9 officer named Ady. He received his retirement certificate, special treats and a new bandana. The department thanked Ady for his service to the department and the community. It also thanked Officer Rudduck and his family for their support and dedication to the K9 program. Good luck Ady! Hope your retirement is filled with relaxation and retirement!" (Facebook)
2. Avon's Colin Kaufmann, who is referred to by many as the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) of Avon track is reportedly the first runner in the school's history to qualify for all four events at the state meet. The 200, the 100, the 400 relay and the 800 relay. Congratulations Colin! (Chronicle-Telegram)
3. Bridget Gorman has been named COO of Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital. Well-versed for the role, according to a news release, Gorman has previously held positions including department administrator for urology, executive director of regional hospital operations and interim COO of Cleveland Clinic Marymount Hospital in Garfield Heights, Ohio. In her new role, she succeeds John Mills, who will continue as COO of Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital in Cleveland, according to the release. (Becker's Hospital Review)

From my notebook:

• Cleveland Clinic: "A stranger spotted a suspicious mole on the back of Melissa's arm while she was at a park with her daughter. It turned out to be melanoma. If she had waited, her chances of survival would have been significantly less." (Instagram)
• Support Avon Schools: "Send-off for our Girls Softball Team!!! Regional Finals!!! Let's do this Eagles!!!! Good luck!!" (Facebook)
• Love-A-Stray Dog Division Non-Profit Rescue: "I will NEVER understand this! When you look at the first photo you wonder what is this? Well, it's the back end of a very sweet little Shih Tzu and his circulation was cut off due to the ridiculous matted hair! HUGE thanks to our friends at Polished Paws, Jackie and Rebekah who stayed late to assist at the Avon Lake Animal Clinic for this emergency case!" (Facebook)
• Support Avon Schools: "She's one of the biggest Browns fans in our district! THANK YOU Ms. Maslinski for sharing Chomps' visit to your class with Heritage! GO BROWNS!" (Facebook)
• Love-A-Stray Dog Division Non-Profit Rescue: "Happy adoption day Ivy!!!! Ivy (left) and her new siblings. :)" (Facebook)
• Avon Lake Soccer Organization: "Good luck to all of the ALSO teams playing at the Westlake Tournament this weekend! The WIST is an annual favorite! Game schedules can be found here: " (Facebook)

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