🌱Superintendent Scott Is Retiring + Time To Make Gingerbread Houses!

Hello all. I'm back with your fresh copy of the Avon-Avon Lake Daily. Come along to find out everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days. Today's briefing includes:

• Superintendent Mr. Scott is retiring!
• The message is "put your phone down while driving!"
• Get out the gum drops, icing and candy canes, it's gingerbread house making time!

But first, today's weather:

Tropical Rainstorm Nicole. High: 61 Low: 38.

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

1. It was announced at the most recent Avon Lake City Schools Board of Education meeting that Superintendent Scott will be retiring effective July 31. According to the Avon Lake City Schools Facebook post, "Mr. Scott has been with the district for the past 18 years." A statement from the Avon Lake City Schools BOE members said, "When Mr. Scott was hired by the BOE in February of 2005. State and national distinctions of excellence have become the norm and not the exception in Avon Lake due to Mr. Scott’s direction. It is unusual for a superintendent to stay in one district for very long, so we have been fortunate and thankful for his nearly two decades of exemplary leadership. In addition to providing unwavering focus during the recent and unprecedented times of a pandemic, Mr. Scott also led the school district during a period of rapidly evolving technological innovation and ensured the district advanced the delivery of education according to the new demands of multi-method education. As a leader, Mr. Scott stayed steady in his singular passion to do what is best for all children in Avon Lake, and he has been a humble and positive example for our schools and community. We will look to honor his accomplishments in June before his official retirement (July 31, 2023). " (Avon Lake City Schools via Facebook)
2. Congratulations to Avon High School sophomore Alexis Ambrose! She is the 2022 Teen Driver Safety Billboard Contest runner-up winner with her message to remind all of us to "Put Your Phone Away while driving! Great job, Alexis!" (Support Avon Schools via Facebook)
3. Do you look forward every year to creating a mini-masterpiece with your gingerbread house creations? If so, there is still time to register to participate in the first-ever Gingerbread House Contest at Avon Lake Public Library! There's no fee to participate and there's a chance to win a $50 Target gift card, a gingerbread man medal, and decorating bragging rights! Register now at https://alpl.org/gingerbread/. The houses will be on display at the Library from November 19th until December 17th. There are several different categories including; kids 11 and under, teens 12 to 17, adults 18 and older and family groups of all ages. (Avon Lake Public Library)

From my notebook:

• Cleveland Browns: "We've officially placed Joe Haden on the reserve/retired list. Congrats on one heck of a career." (Cleveland Browns via Instagram)
• Cleveland Guardians: "Steven Kwan led the American League in defensive runs saved this season. He deserves a Platinum Glove. Vote!" (Cleveland Guardians via Instagram)
• Cleveland Clinic: "Everyone knows someone with hearing loss. Don't suffer in silence. Learn the steps you can take to continue to connect to your loved ones at the link in bio. https://cle.clinic/3Tluif9" (Cleveland Clinic via Instagram)
• FIDO's Companion Rescue Inc.: "Meet Kingston! Foster or adopt! This low-riding, smiling, 2 year old boy is fully vetted, crate and potty-trained, and learning house manners and controlling his excitement." (FIDO's Companion Rescue Inc. via Facebook)
• Avon Lake Public Library: "Come out this Saturday, Nov. 12th from 10am to 1pm for an opportunity to meet dozens of NE Ohio authors who will be ready to talk with visitors about their books and answer questions." (Avon Lake Public Library via Facebook)
• City of Avon Lake, OH: "Happy 247th Birthday U.S. Marine Corps!" (City of Avon Lake, OH via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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