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Ross Foundation provides grants to Eaton Twp. Fire & Rescue

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The Ross Foundation recently provided two grants to the Eaton Township Fire Department.

The first was used to purchase six sets of ballistics gear, which included ballistic helmets with eye protection, bulletproof vests and related medical equipment. Fire officials are among the first to respond to emergency scenarios, and the gear serves as an added layer of protection should the unthinkable happen.

The second grant provided a new air compressor for filling compressed air tanks. The Ross companies have enjoyed a robust relationship Eaton Township Fire Department over the years. This dates back to when founder Bob Ross purchased a truck for the department in the mid-1960s.

The gear was formally presented to the township at an Eaton Township Trustee Meeting.

And the Design-An-Ad Competition Winners Are…

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This spring, the Ross companies participated in The Chronicle-Telegram’s “Design and Write 2021.”  For the Design-an-Ad portion, K-12 students were asked to design advertisements for participating local businesses. Fifth graders Jett Sikora and Addie Kauffman from Midview East school took top honors. These ads appeared in April 2021 in print and online in the Chronicle-Telegram.

Design-an-Ad submissions are made possible through the
C-T’s Newspaper, Internet and Education departments. The purpose of this department and project is to nurture future newspaper readers, to promote literacy and civic awareness, to foster kid-safe Internet opportunities, and provide a voice for Lorain County’s youth through in-paper and on-line content.

The Ross companies are glad to support this activity, and the learning and growth of our local youth. Goals of this project include promoting skills in the visual arts,  communications and professional development in our Lorain County youth.