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🌱 The Shoremen Won 3-2 + The Kayak Of Evan Zeller Was Found In Canada

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

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  1. According to Cleveland 19 News, "Ohio Department of Natural Resources officials confirmed the kayak belonging to the man who went missing on Lake Erie in November was found in Ontario, Canada. ODNR officials did not give an exact time as to when the kayak was found but said it was found on Dec. 9. The Ohio Attorney General identified the Lake Erie kayaker missing since Nov. 5 as 30-year-old Evan Zeller of Sheffield Lake. Zeller still has not been found." (Cleveland 19 News)
  2. Friday night's game was a close one! According to Avon Lake Sports, "Friday night saw another nail biter for the Avon Lake Shoremen when they took on the North Olmsted Eagles. Avon Lake was able to come out on top 3 to 2. Avon Lake improves their record to 3-2. That puts them in first place as of now in the White West Division. Up next for the boys will be a non league game with Olmsted Falls on Tuesday at 8:15pm at the Hamilton Ice Rink." (Avon Lake Sports.com)
  3. The Avon Lake hockey team received a generous donation from the Avon/Avon Lake VFW this year for new jerseys. The team wrote on twitter, "We want to thank them for everything they do in our communities and for everything they’ve done for our country. Their gracious acts will never go unnoticed! Thank you." (Avon Lake hockey team via twitter)

Today in Avon-Avon Lake:


From my notebook:

  • FIDO's Companion Rescue Inc.: "Matching Donation Alert. Past adopters and current fosters, Justin & Andy, are matching up to $1000 to help this pup! Peggy is 1-2 years old with an old fracture that didn’t heal correctly and now needs an amputation. Peggy is spayed, heartworm negative, very well mannered and a total love bug She is a volunteer favorite! Please help us provide Peggy with her surgery." (FIDO's Companion Rescue Inc. via Facebook)
  • Avon Lake City Schools: "Aurora made some new friends during a visit from an ALCS kindergarten class at the Avon Lake Public Library. If you are not following the library on Facebook, you need to now. She is stuffed kitten left by a local library patron." (Avon Lake City Schools via Facebook)
  • Avon Lake City Schools: "Erieview looks great this holiday season!" (Avon Lake City Schools via Facebook)
  • Love-A-Stray Dog Division Non-Profit Rescue: "Newsflash! We are halfway to our goal thanks to our loyal supporters and their friends, family, neighbors and coworkers! Also, thanks to our Facebook friends, Instagram followers and everyone who is trying to help us REACH OUR GOAL!!" (Love-A-Stray Dog Division Non-Profit Rescue via Facebook)
  • Love-A-Stray Dog Division Non-Profit Rescue: "If you are looking for something to do this Sunday, December 11th, check out Christmas in the Valley and visit our friends at CATS JAZZY JUNK." (Love-A-Stray Dog Division Non-Profit Rescue via Facebook)

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