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President Carol Hartwig
Vice President Dorrie Bommer
Secretary Mary Berges
Treasurer John Eldred
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Fall Festival Schedule
SATURDAY, September 12, 2009
9:00 am - 6:00 pm: Avon Shops open for business (hours may vary) as indicated. See the display ads for stores offering specials and sidewalk sales.
Restrooms are marked "R" on the Map. The Map and the Passport (See Below) may be obtained from participating merchants.
12:00 - 5:00 pm: Taste of Avon, 7 on Map
SUNDAY, September 13, 2009
11:00 am - 5:00 pm: Avon Shops open for business (hours may vary) as indicated
12:00 - 5:00 pm: Taste of Avon, 7 on Map.
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Meet your Neighbor Avon Senior Center. Visit with Avon Club's and organizations. Barber Shop Quartet provides entertainment.
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Historic tours, 3 Locations, "T" on Map: the Old Town Hall of 1871, (south-east corner of Detroit and Stoney Ridge), Olde Avon Village (36848 Detroit Road), and the George Clifton House (Lake Pointe Construction, 36386 Detroit Road).
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Antique Car Displays Near Parking Areas, "P" on Map.
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Fire Station Tours, Avon Fire Station.
4:00 pm: Avon High School Marching Band, Centennial Plaza.
4:30 pm: Detroit Road Re-dedication, Centennial Plaza. Ribbon Cutting by Mayor Jim Smith and Passport Prize Drawings
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The French Creek Development Association invites one or more representatives from your group or business to attend a meeting on August 4, 2009, 7:30 PM, at the Lions Community Center located at 2155 Eaton Drive, opposite Northgate Park, to participate in a discussion concerning an event to celebrate the rededication of Detroit Road to be held on Sunday, September 13, 2009, coinciding with the Fall Festival.
The event could also be the kick-off for preparing for Avon's 2014 Bi-Centennial.
We hope to see you on August 4.
Thank you, Dorrie Bommer, President, French Creek Development Association
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Source: http://www.loraincounty.com
Title: Detroit Road and New Businesses
Message:
With the completion of the third lane due in less than (2) months, has anyone heard of any plans to lure business to the many vacant spaces that line Detroit Road?
Written by: Commentator 1 on July 24, 2009
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Title: Detroit Road and New Businesses
Message:
There is a street rededication day on Sept 13. Area businesses will be open and Detroit restaurants will have food booths. The historical society will have walking tours, and police and fire departments will have activities. Lake Erie Crushers might be there if they are at an away game. There will also be a skating competition at the skate park. Avon civic groups will also have informational booths at the senior center. There will be a car show too.
Written by: Commentator 2 on July 24, 2009
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MINUTES OF THE FRENCH CREEK DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION MEETING
June 2, 2009
1) The meeting was called to order by President Dorrie Bommer at 7:45 PM at the Lions Community Center
2) APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM MAY 5th MEETING:
A motion was made by Jack Smith and seconded by Carol Hartwig to approve the minutes. The minutes were approved as read.
3) TREASURER'S REPORT
There was no treasurer's report.
4) Old BUSINESS
A) Membership -- No new members
B) Meeting Notices in Local Papers -- Monthly Basis: The papers were notified of our meeting and invited to attend our meeting
C) Newsletter: To go out in June
D) Avon Books -- 80 are available at the publisher if we would like to sell more books, per John Eldred. We still have a few on hand.
D) Detroit Road Widening -- Still on track for completion in September.
Date of celebration will be Sunday, September 13th, 2009, 12 noon to 5 pm
Dorrie will talk with Mayor Smith on our plans and see what he thinks.
Jack Smith and the Historical Society will be in charge of the historical tours and station people at different locations -- walking tour that can be done on your own.
Lori Miles, French Creek Merchants Association, will put ideas together for the Pass Port -- get people to visit merchants in area and get their pass ports stamped -- get people back in the area businesses.
Jason Smith, Historical Society, will work with the restaurants, ice cream shop, candy shop and bakery to have a "Taste of Avon" -- this will also include French Creek Square
Farmer's Market -- possibley Catherine's Chocolates will handle this -- Dorrie Bommer will check with Catherine.
Avon clubs to be represented and able to recruit new members -- possibly have a table in the Senior Center -- (need to check with Senior's)
Recreation Dept -- possible skate board tournament -- Paul Burik will check with the department
Ray Rider of Creekside Tavern will check with a friend on possibly getting a car club to display old cars. Contest -- best show, age etc.
4 pm ribbon cutting by Mayor Smith and a ceremonial tree planting ceremony -- to tell of the future landscape project that it is to be paid with grant money from ODOT. Performances by bands -- music
Fire Department have open house for tours and fire trucks for kids to see and climb on
Police Department -- Drug Free, K-9 etc -- kid friendly.
Jan Kirk will talk with the Avon clubs to get them involved.
Crusher's -- autograph baseball, someone to sign autographs -- Jason Smith.
5) NEW BUSINESS
Meeting: Next scheduled meeting -- see above. City organizations are invited to talk about the rededication of Detroit Rd and the start of Avon's Bi-centennial plans.
6) MEETING ADJOURNMENT: Jack Smith made a motion and Paul Burik seconded; the motion was passed and the meeting was adjourned.
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:00 PM
Minutes submitted by Fran Burik
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Subject: French Creek Development Meeting of June 2, 2009
Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:21:33 -0400
Source: "Details / The Littlest Details"
The French Creek Development Association held a meeting to
discuss the Street Dedication ceremony that will be held
the weekend of the Fall Festival. Lois and I attended
and acted as representatives of the French Creek Merchants.
They suggested that the merchants create a 'Passport' for
our stores to encourage attendees to visit each store.
The passport would contain pages that would be stamped
by each retailer, and when turned in at the close of
the festival, would serve as their entry into a drawing.
If you are interested, please bring your information to
the next French Creek Meeting or drop off to me before
the next meeting of the Development group on 7-16-09.
The other items that were proposed were as follows:
Parade: We requested that they not hold a parade during
festival hours. They suggested 1:00 on Sunday, but we
told them that this was not a good time to close down
Detroit Road!
Historical Tour of The District: stations/guides along
Detroit Road which would provide information about the
structures and area.
Skateboard tournament
Plant Sale from Garden Club or bringing outer retailers
(i.e. Pinehaven) into the center of the event.
A Taste of Avon: Local restaurants and stores offering food
would provide a sampling of food to encourage attendees
to visit.
Thank you for your prompt attention to the 'Passport'
book offer. If you have any questions, please contact me
at 440.934.3778 or e-mail back. Lori Miles
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As of 6-28-09, the Avon Historical Society proposes to man
three tour sites: the Old Town Hall of 1871, (south-east
corner of Detroit and Stoney Ridge), Olde Avon Village
(36848 Detroit Road), and the George Clifton House (Lake
Pointe Construction, 36386 Detroit Road).
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NEWS ARTICLE from The Chronicle-Telegram, 6-23-09,
By Andrew Harner
``Detroit Road construction in Avon to be completed by
August, [2009]
AVON -- Behind the orange barrels and backhoes on Detroit
Road are numerous small businesses weathering the burden
of a yearlong construction project.
It's been tough, but business owners say they are excited
to hear that crews are expected to be done by the third
week in August.
That means the metal plates and wooden boards that have
served as makeshift entrances to the businesses may soon
be gone ...
The project should draw even more business to the shops
that line Detroit Road after the street is widened,
a turning lane is added, and curbs and gutters are
aesthetically improved. The widening was a necessity,
given the amount of traffic the road sees every day,
said Avon Mayor Jim Smith.
"If you don't have that turning lane, Detroit Road gets
all backed up," he said.
Smith tried to get the project started seven years ago,
but the city held out so it could get grants to help cover
the $2.5 million price tag. The city was eventually able
to get $1.2 million in grants, with [local] taxpayers
footing the rest.
"We did all right with the grants, but it took us four
years longer that way," Smith said. "I'd have liked to
have had the project done seven years ago, but hey, I'm
happy it's almost done now."
The owners of some of those shops say the construction
crews from Fabrizi Construction Co. of Cleveland have kept
them informed of any changes in the schedule or when work
would be blocking access to a certain business, making
the hindrance a little easier ...
Long, Long Ago Antiques owner Mary Ann Fury said all the
workers have been courteous toward her over the span of
the project.
"All the men on the job have been very nice," Fury
said. "They've been very polite and very, very nice to me
so I have no problem." ...
But while accessibility is key, the fact that fewer cars
are traveling down Detroit Road seems to be a bigger
problem ...
"A lot of people aren't using this street," Fury
said. "They're going around because they know they will
have to wait in line." ...
But there are also some positives that will come out of the
project and the hassle it has caused the business owners.
Not only will the area look better, there is also a new
storm sewer system in place ...''
Contact Andrew Harner at ctnews@chroniclet.com.
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Parking for meetings of the at the Old Town Hall of 1871:
Next to Smitty's Barber Shop -- please disregard the
"no parking" sign,
Across Detroit Rd. at Nemo's Restaurant (park close to
Colorado),
Across Colorado Avenue (SR 611) behind Blue Chip,
On the east side of Buck's Hardware on Church Street,
Across Stoney Ridge at Lois Shinko's Country Store parking
lot (just south of the Gazebo).
NEWS ARTICLE from The Press, 3-26-08, By Rebecca Turman
Plans for plaza and memorial near station are put on hold
``AVON -- The Avon Planning Commission put plans on hold
for a city campus sign and plaza to be built on property
to the east of the new Avon Police Station.
During the March 19 [2008] meeting, Paul Burik, the city
architect, represented the French Creek Development
Association in requesting approval of the site plans
for a park plaza with a walkway, benches, memorial stone
and a sign box on masonry pillars to be located on city
property east of the new police station at 36145 Detroit
Road. Along with a land development request for the plaza,
Burik requested a special use permit from the commission.
"As you may know, our group is dedicated to making
the French Creek District or downtown area more people
friendly," Burik said to the commission. "We were looking
to create one of these mini parks. We thought there was
an opportunity to do so."
The association felt that the land to the east of the
police station would be ideal for a mini park since it is
at the center of the city and "especially since there is
a water retention pond that offers nice views," Burik said.
Burik went on to say that the French Creek Development
Association members thought it would also be a good idea
to place a sign in the center of the city to advertise
citywide events. The sign would be 6 feet wide and 4 feet
tall with interchangeable letters, Burik said. "It's not
a rolling or scrolling sign," he said. "It's like the sign
by the Village School."
According to the plans, the sign would be lined up with the
entrance/ exit to the French Creek Square. "This would
be set back, and the thought is that while people stop
at the light, they will have the opportunity to read this
(sign)," Burik said.
Avon Safety Director Bob Allen had issues with the location
of the sign. "When you are sitting there at the light,
waiting and reading the sign, that's driver inattention,"
Allen said. "I'm not against your sign or anything. I'm
just concerned with the safety."
Burik explained how funding for the mini park would work.
"The French Creek Development Association would fund all
of this in two phases," Burik said, adding that it would
cost around $2,000 to complete. "We aren't asking the city
to pay for this."
Avon Mayor Jim Smith asked Burik to collaborate with the
Avon Police Department before the commission voted on
the plans. "We should work with the chief and come up
with something that everyone will accept," Smith said. "I
think they do have some ideas of memorializing some things
out front."
The commission treated the land development and special
use permit requests as first readings and will vote on
the items after the association has collaborated with the
police department.''
2006 Christmas Candlelite Walk
Friday, Dec. 1, 6 pm - 10 pm
Saturday, Dec. 2, 10 am - 10 pm
Sunday, Dec. 3, 11 am - 5 pm
Enjoy an old-fashioned Christmas where the participating
shops are gaily decorated with roping of holly, red
and green flickering candles and pine boughs and the
interiors emit the aromas and feel of years gone by.
Many shops will feature "Candy Cane Specials" or offer
seasonal refreshments in the French Creek District,
along Ohio 254, Ohio 611, Stoney Ridge Road and north
on Ohio 83, and east of 83 just past Avon Commons.
Historic buildings in the district will house antiques,
crafts, gift boutiques and galleries.
Free parking available in the municipal lot behind the
Police Station.
SCHEDULED EVENTS
Friday, Dec. 1: Santa will be stopping by local shops
where there will be snacks, discounts, and free gifts.
Saturday, Dec. 2: Come early and enjoy special activities
at each of Santa's stops.
Santa will travel by horse-drawn wagon and make the
following stops:
4:30 - 5 pm -- Olde Avon Village, 36840 Detroit Road
5 pm -- Avon Plaza, 36951 Detroit Road
5:30 pm -- COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING at the Gazebo
at Heritage Square, southwest corner of Detroit Road and
Stoney Ridge Road. (glowsticks to the first 150 children).
Welcome Santa; see the tree lighting ceremony; and listen
to the Avon High School Choir sing carols.
6 pm -- VISIT WITH SANTA AT THE OLD TOWN HALL OF 1871,
southeast corner of Detroit Road and Stoney Ridge Road,
and get a gift from Santa; free hot chocalate.
Sunday, Dec. 3: Santa will be stopping by local shops
where there will be snacks, discounts and free gifts.
Sponsored by the French Creek Development Association,
Avon French Creek Merchants, Avon Lions Club, and Avon
Historical Society.
Additional weekend activities
Saturday 9 to 3 Christmas in the
Barn
-- Avon United Methodist Church - 33771 Detroit Road
-- CRAFTS - BAKED GOODS - HOT LUNCH
Sunday 9 to 1 PANCAKE BREAKFAST -- Avon High School,
37545 Detroit Road, (sponsored by Avon Band Boosters)
Sunday 11 to 1 PHOTO OP WITH SANTA at the
Vintage House Cafe,
35800 Detroit Road (440-937-5830) -- Santa and Mrs. Claus
will be accepting wish lists and taking photos (with
immediate printing of the picture). There will also be
cookie decorating for the kids. (Friday perch fry and
Saturday night prime rib.)
For more information,
call 440-934-6119, 440-937-5830, or 440-937-5204,
or visit
www.frenchcreekdistrict.org
Where to buy
"Images of America: Avon"
Author(s): Michelle Budzinski-Braunscheidel, The French
Creek Development Association (FCDA), The Avon Historical
Society
ISBN: 0738533181, Price: $19.99
# of Pages: 128, Publisher: Arcadia Publishing, Publication
Date: 03/15/2006
Book Description: In 1814, Wilbur Cahoon led a group
of pioneers to the French Creek, near Lake Erie. They
decided to settle at this spot, as the creek could
provide them with fresh water and power their sawmills
and gristmills. Other businesses began to develop, and
a town was born. At first called Xeuma, and later Troy,
the town blossomed into an agricultural center.
In 1824, Lorain County was created, and the town's name
was changed to Avon. Prosperous citizens of the 1850s and
1860s built beautiful homes and buildings. In later years,
Avon survived the creation and demise of the trolley
and interurban line, the closure of the wineries during
prohibition, the draining effects of the Great Depression,
and the loss of life in the World Wars.
Today, Avon remains strong and continues to grow. Many
of her century-old homes still stand in the midst of new
developments, as a reminder of Avonites' ongoing tradition
of hard work and perseverance, which has made Avon the
great place to live that it is today.
Author Bio: The French Creek Development Association
(FCDA) and the Avon Historical Society have made this
book possible. They continue to assist in future
development, while preserving the past. Michelle
Budzinski-Braunscheidel, a member and past board officer
of the FCDA, spearheaded this publication.
2006 Christmas Candlelite Walk
NEW ARTICLE from The Press, 11-30-05, By Julie A. Short
``Holiday season kicks off with Candlelite walk
AVON -- It's the most wonderful time of the year in Avon as
the city readies for the annual Candlelite Walk scheduled
for this weekend (Dec. 2 - 4, 2005).
The highlight of the weekend is the arrival of Santa on
Dec. 3 by a horsedrawn sleigh down Detroit Road to the
gazebo at the corner of SR 611 and Detroit Road. A tree
lighting ceremony will take place with music provided by
the Avon High School choir. After the ceremony, guests
are encouraged to make their way across the street to
visit with Santa at the Old Town Hall. The tree lighting
is collaborative effort with the French Creek Development
Association (FCDA), the Avon Lions Club and the Avon Historical
Society.
"Since 1999, we've been lighting the tree and had Santa
come to the Old Town Hall," (FCDA) President Carol Hartwig
said. "The parks department will be putting up the lights
and the Avon Garden Club decorates the gazebo. This
is truly a community effort for the whole community to
enjoy. Goodie bags will be available for the kids as they
visit with Santa."
The (FCDA) was organized in 1993 as a not - for-profit
organization dedicated to the preservation of the city of
Avon's downtown district. As such, the association strives
towards two specific goals: First, the assurance that
Avon's heritage be maintained in an attempt to establish
ties between past, current and future generations of
residents; Second, that aesthetics and heritage should
play a vital role in the future development of the French
Creek District.
The French Creek Development Association is dedicated
to the beautification of Avon through carefully designed
and planned projects. The intent of such projects is to
raise community awareness of Avon's past while fostering
a sense of responsibility for Avon's future. If you've
driven through Avon and seen the red "Heart of Avon"
banners throughout the French Creek area or the Centennial
Plaza with clock in the front of the Avon Police Department
(formerly Avon City Hall), then you've seen the commitment
of the French Creek Development Association.
Other activities of the FCDA include an annual barbecue
rib and chicken dinner; coordinating the Downtown
Ohio/Mainstreet effort; and participating in Avon's city
- wide Aunt Teak and Uncle Junque Yard Sale. Last year
the FCDA unveiled the monument designating Avon's Little
League Park.
"We are always looking for new members" Hartwig
said. "Currently we have approximately 15 active
members. We meet the first Tuesday of every month at 7:30
pm at the Avon Lion's Community Center (Northgate Park)."
The French Creek Association, a different organization
entirely, is made up the businesses in the area. The
association sponsors the Candlelite Walk. Hours are Dec. 2
from 6 - 9 pm, Dec. 3 from 10 am - 10 p.m. and Dec. 4
from 11 am - 5 pm Enjoy an old-fashioned Christmas in the
historic buildings. There will be caroling, craft shows,
door prizes, elves, Santa and Father Christmas. Call 934 -
6119 or 937-5204 (evenings) for more information or visit
www.frenchcreekdistrict.org.
Free parking available in the municipal lot behind the
police station. (please observe all no parking signs)
Scheduled Events:
Saturday, Dec. 3, 2005, 9 am - 4 pm
CHRISTMAS IN THE BARN
Avon United Methodist Church 33771 Detroit Rd.
CRAFTS - BAKED GOODS - HOT LUNCH
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10 am - noon
DONUT BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Avon Village School
33660 Detroit Rd.
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6 pm
COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING at the Gazebo at
Heritage Square
(glowsticks to the first 150 children)
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VISIT WITH SANTA AT THE OLD TOWN HALL
(activities sponsored by the Avon Lions Club and the Avon
Historical Society)
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Sunday, Dec. 4, 2005, 9 am - 1 pm
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Avon High School 37545 Detroit.
Entertainment by Avon's Jazz Bands (sponsored by Avon
Band Boosters)''
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PRESS RELEASE, 11-30-05
Contact: Lois Shinko 440-937-5204
2005 FRENCH CREEK CANDLELITE WALK IN AVON, OHIO
The Christmas season begins in full force with the 26th
annual Candlelite Walk in the French Creek District of
Avon, Ohio. The three-day even will be held on
The historic district is located along Detroit
Rd. (Rt. 254) and Stoney Ridge (Rt. 611), one mile south
of I-90, and north on Rt. 83 to the railroad tracks.
Once a popular stagecoach stop between Cleveland and
Lorain, the French Creek District now includes many
turn-of-the-century buildings, some of which have been
restored and transformed into antique, handicraft, and
gift shops. Enjoy an old-fashioned Christmas where the
participating shops are gaily decorated with roping of
holly, red and green, flickering candles and pine boughs
and the interiors emit the aromas and feel of years
gone by.
Parking is available in the municipal lot behind the police
station and to the west of Countryside Antiques.
Visitors are sure to find many unique and unusual gift
giving and decorating ideas as they browse through each
shop. Santa Claus and Mr. Scrooge are sure to stop by on
Saturday and Sunday.
Stop in at the Christmas in the Barn Craft Bazaar at Avon
United Methodist Church, 37711 Detroit Rd., on Saturday
from 9am, 4pm. Handcrafted boutique items and home baked
goodies will be on sale. Hungry? Hot soup and home cooked
food will be available there.
Still hungry? Pancake breakfast will be served by Avon
Band Boosters on Sunday Dec. 4 from 9am to 1pm at Avon
High School located at 37545 Detroit Rd. Music by the
Avon jazz bands will entertain you.
Shopkeepers will feature CANDY CANE SPECIALS, door prizes,
refreshments, and other activities to put shoppers in
a holiday mood. At dusk the lamplighter will light the
luminaries to brighten the paths and walkways, helping to
make this Christmas Candlelite Walk a very special one.
Shoppers will be able to "Win a Window" of treasures from
the participating shops. Gifts are displayed at the First
Federal Savings and Loan of Lorain, 36690 Detroit Rd.
No purchase necessary, entry forms can be picked up at
the participating shops.
Join in the Christmas caroling and the lighting of the
Community Christmas Tree on Sat., Dec. 3 at 6 pm
at the Heritage Square Gazebo on the corner of Rt. 254
and Rt. 611. Glowsticks will be given out to the first
150 children.
After the lighting, visitors will walk to the Old Town
Hall of 1871 to await Santa's arrival. Goody bags and
hot chocolate will be provided by the Avon Lions Club and
the Avon Historical Society.
For additional information on the French Creek District,
visit
www.frenchcreekdistrict.org.
The annual Avon Christmas Candlelight Walk, sponsored
by the French Creek Association, was be held Friday,
December 3, 2004, from 6 pm to 10 pm, December 4 from 10 am
to 10 pm, and December 5 from 11 am to 5 pm in the French
Creek District.
Enjoy an old-fashioned country Christmas in the historic
buildings housing antique, craft, and gift boutiques in
the District. There was be caroling,
craft shows, and door prizes. Call 934-6119
or 937-5204 (evenings) for more information, or visit
http://www.frenchcreekdistrict.org
On Saturday, December 4, 2004, at 5:00 pm, the French Creek
Development Association dedicated a monument marking
the entrance to Avon's Little League Park which is next to
the Avon Police Station. The monument features a brick
column topped by a 600 pound, 24 inch diameter concrete
ball. The structure is fitted with a plaque that reads
"Little League Park".
The French Creek Development Association selected
the project because it enhances the French Creek
District and identifies the newly improved municipal
park, which includes baseball fields as well as a
new skateboarding facility. For more information,
contact Carol Hartwig at 440-934-2207 or visit
http://www.avonhistory.org/org/fcda.htm
The Tree Lighting Ceremony has become a traditional start
of the holiday season in Avon. The event was be held
on Saturday, December 4th, 2004 at 6:00PM at the Gazebo
at Heritage Square - the corner of Detroit Road and State
Route 611
Once again, Santa Claus arrived by a horse drawn
"sleigh" to illuminate the lights of the City Christmas
Tree. The Avon High School Choir sang holiday
carols before the ceremony. The Avon Lions, the French
Creek Development Association, and the Avon Historical
Society helped Santa present children with small gifts
at the Old Town Hall of 1871, corner of Detroit and Stoney
Ridge, at 6:30 pm, across from the Gazebo.
Start the day on Saturday, December 4, with Santa at a
Donut Breakfast, 10 am - 12 noon, at Avon's Village School,
located at 36600 Detroit Road.
French Creek Fiber Arts at Olde Avon Village had
weaving demonstrations and dulcimer music by Peggy Strang.
Stop in at the Christmas in the Barn Craft Bazaar at the
Avon United Methodist Church, 37711 Detroit Rd, on
Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm. Handcrafted Boutique
items, home baked goodies, hot soup, and home cooked
food was available.
Still hungry? Pancake breakfast was served by the
Avon Band Boosters on Sunday, December 5, fron 9 am
to 1 pm at the Avon High School, 37545 Detroit Road.
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Rib Cook-Out 2004 was a sell out. FCDA raised monies for
new sign to be installed at the new Little Leaque Park
behind the Police Station.
The sign will be on Detroit Road featuring
24" concrete sphere representing the base ball.
Thanks to all those who came and supported the
ongoing effort to improve the downtown area know as the
French Creek District.
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Cat's Meow of the Old Town Hall of 1871 is now on sale at:
Tree House Gallery and Tea Room
Pickering Hill Farms
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As Ohio celebrated it's bicentennial in 2003,
many communities organized special
events. The Eagle, the Avon School mascot, become the
focal point of Avon's celebration.
The French Creek Development Association (FCDA) arranged
for over 40 cast stone Eagles to be provided to the art
classes of all the schools in Avon, grades three and up.
See more 2003 activities of the FCDA
In 2004, Avon art classes are creating duct tape
masterpieces, such as the invertebrate animals on display
at the Heritage School on Detroit Road, as part of the
Avon Heritage Duct Tape Festival to be held June 18 - 20, 2004,
at the Veterans Memorial Park on Detroit Road.
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"The land was purchased by Avon Township from Clemens Alten
for $400. Bates and Dunning built the Town Hall in 1871
for $800. Next owned by the Village of Avon (incorporated
in 1917), and now by the City of Avon (1961), it housed
the Avon Public Library starting in 1958. It became the
home of the Avon Historical Society in 1977."
36840 Detroit Rd.
Avon, OH 44011
440-934-1636.
35699 Detroit Rd.
Avon, OH 44011
440-937-5155.
Gazebo at Heritage Square at French Creek, Avon, Ohio:
This park was built by the French Creek Development
Association and the City of Avon to serve the Avon
community. Dedicated in 1991
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