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AVON, Ohio -- A few weeks ago, the Lake Erie Crushers released their 2021 baseball season schedule. This is a sure sign that spring is in the air and that the boys of summer will be back on the field after the 2020 season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Crushers are currently accepting applications for host families. Hosting one of the baseball players is a great way for fans to become involved with the team. Host families can come in all forms, including singles, retirees and families with children.

Once the players arrive in the community in the beginning of May, they will start training for Opening Day, which is May 27. The players will have very little down time with spring training, long games and long road trips. All they require of their host family is to provide a warm living space, a roof over their heads and a welcoming home.

The regular season ends Sept. 12 (could be extended if the team makes the playoffs).

Host families also get access to an exclusive set of perks, including two ticket vouchers per game for as long as the family hosts a player. Families can use their vouchers as needed throughout the season.

They also receive one parking pass per family, a team-sponsored preseason event for all host families and players, an on-field recognition ceremony at the end of the season for the host families, discount coupons for the Fan Attic team sho; and season-long discounts on in-game concessions.

For more information, call 440-934-3636 or email the Crushers at info@lakeeriecrushers.com.

AVON

Baseball camps: The Avon High School baseball program is hosting spring and summer baseball camps for boys and girls grades K-6. The camps will feature a comprehensive approach to teaching the game of baseball and focus on the fundamentals. The goal is to develop all skill levels while enjoying the game of baseball.

The first camp runs from 9 to 11 a.m. April 5-7 at T3 Performance, 1965 Recreation Lane. Cost is $50.

The second camp is from 9 a.m. to noon June 21-24 at Veterans Memorial Park Fields 4 and 5, 3701 Veterans Memorial Park. Cost is $75.

Players can attend both camps for $100.

Participants must bring a glove and bat, and face masks are required.

Register before March 23 and players will receive a free T-shirt. To register, go to avonrec.activityreg.com/selectactivity_t2.wcs.

Merit finalist: Congratulations to Avon High School senior Cole Emerine, 18, who is moving on as a finalist in the National Merit Scholarship competition.

Approximately 15,000 students across the country were recently named as finalists in the 66th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,600 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $30 million that will be offered later this spring.

Shred Day: The Avon Branch Library and Friends of the Avon Library, 37485 Harvest Drive, are hosting a free Shred Day from 9 a.m. to noon March 20. Participants can bring sensitive documents such as tax forms and medical records to be shredded onsite in the library parking lot.

Each household may bring up to five standard-size copier paper boxes or five grocery-size bags of documents (remove all paper clips and binder clips).

Art honor: Avon resident and Lake Ridge Academy graduate (Class of 2020) Michelle Zhang’s painting from her Senior SoFA (Sculpture Objects Functional Art and Design) Art Exhibition was recently acquired by the Summa Health’s Art Collection. To view Summa Health’s collection, go to summahealth.org/art.

Yard waste collection: The weather is getting warmer and residents will soon begin cleaning up their yards for spring. Yard waste collection in the city begins April 12.

Dean’s list: Riley Houde was named to the dean’s list at the University of Rhode Island.

AVON LAKE

School registration: New student registration for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year is now open online for all grade levels within the Avon Lake City Schools. To register, go to avonlakecityschools.org/student-registration.

Pool passes: Summer 2021 pool passes will be available to Avon Lake residents for purchase online beginning April 1.

Residents who would like to purchase a pass in-person may do so by appointment beginning April 1. Print and complete the pool pass application on the parks and recreation department’s website and bring it, along with a photo ID and current utility bill, to the recreation office at City Hall, 150 Avon Belden Road. To schedule an appointment, call 440-930-4130.

Good news: There will not be an increase in pool pass prices on May 15. This will allow more time to take current mandates into consideration when purchasing pool passes. Government mandates will be followed when opening the pool, which could include reduced capacity and/or limited time blocks.

For more information, go to avonlakeoh.myrec.com.

Summer camps: Early bird registration for Avon Lake Summer Camp starts at 9 a.m. March 8. Summer camp is for children ages 6-11 and will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays June 14 through July 23, with early drop-off and stay-and-play options.

Cost is $175 per resident and $200 per non-resident per week ($10 sibling discount is available when purchased in the same transaction).

There are different themes for each week. Participants can sign up for one week or multiple weeks. Campers will spend most of the time outdoors in the city parks, at the pool and on field trips.

A $25 deposit per week is required to reserve your spot, with the balance due May 31. Fees include one T-shirt per child and one field trip per week.

The Avon Lake Parks and Recreation Department follows the guidelines provided by the Lorain County Board of Health. Currently, children and staff will be required to wear face masks while attending camp. Class sizes are limited to 50 and social distancing will be in place.

The portions of class that are indoors will be held in a gymnasium where there is plenty of room to social distance. Temperatures will be taken as children arrive each day. Areas will be sanitized after each session.

Guidelines are changing daily from the Board of Health and camp officials will monitor on a daily basis.

For more information, go to avonlakeoh.myrec.com/info

Merit finalists: Avon Lake High School boasts three seniors named as National Merit Scholarship Finalists from the 2021 National Merit Scholarship competition. Congratulations to John “Jack” Fazio, 17; Emmet Fink, 17; and Grace Osoteo, 18.

Approximately 15,000 students across the country were recently named as finalists in the 66th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,600 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $30 million that will be offered later this spring.

Regional art show: Avon Lake High School is well represented at the 2021 Scholastic Art Show. Nineteen students took home high honors. Of those students, six Gold Keys and 10 Silver Keys were awarded and 16 Honorable Mentions selected.

Gold Key recipients include Jackie Grissinger (grade 12) for photography -- Snow Day; Jake Grode (grade 11) for photography -- In my Garden; Evelynn Powers (grade 11) for photography -- Comfort; Emma Prettyman (grade 12) for drawing and illustration -- My brother; August Resar (grade 11) for photography -- Blossom; and Margaret Sindelar (grade 12) for photography -- Power Towers.

The 53rd annual Lorain County Regions Scholastic Art Exhibition (Erie, Huron and Lorain county students) is a virtual exhibition this year, featuring 335 works that were selected by jurors for inclusion in this show.

Gold Key works will advance for national adjudication; winners will be announced later this month.

Avon Lake High School art teachers submitting students’ artwork include Yvonne Craigo and Christian Fredriksen.

To view the virtual show now through March 19, go to sites.google.com/firelandsschools.org/lcrscholasticartawards/home.

Yard waste: It’s time for spring yard cleanup. Yard waste is currently being collected on regularly scheduled collection days.

Three’s a charm: A third eagle egg was spotted last week in the bald eagle nest at Redwood Elementary School. Eagle watchers posted on the Avon Lake Bald Eagles Facebook page that the egg arrived at 6:59 p.m. March 3. To watch the eagles live 24/7, go to youtube.com/c/AvonLakeEagleCam/live.

Dean’s list: Olivia Modarelli was named to the dean’s list at St. Lawrence University (Canton, N.Y).

NORTH RIDGEVILLE

Free face masks: Mayor Kevin Corcoran announced this week that residents can pick up a free box of face masks (50 count) at City Hall, 7307 Avon Belden Road. There is a limit of one box per household (while supplies last). Thank you, Lorain County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security for donating the supply.

Goodwill opens: The newly relocated Goodwill store, 33799 Center Ridge Road, opens March 8. Store hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.

Coffee chat: Join Mayor Kevin Corcoran for his monthly Coffee and Conversation from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. March 23 in council chambers at City Hall, 7307 Avon Belden Road.

Safetyville update: The city plans to move forward with its popular Safetyville program this summer for children entering kindergarten. Details/dates will be announced next month in the parks and recreation department’s spring-summer program guide.

Shout-out: Resident Mark Madere, owner of SpectraLight Photography, recently created a cool 360-degree interactive photo and video of the surface of Mars by NASA’s Rover -- the Perseverance.

One features the actual Martian sky. In the other, Madere replaced the sky using a photo of Trumpler 14 -- a glittering star cluster that contains a collection of some of the brightest stars in the Milky Way galaxy.

The images were captured by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. He is using the images for educational purposes. NASA is the source of the original content.

To view the images, go SpectraLight.com/Perseverance.

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