During their meeting Monday night, the Cleveland City Council recognized a momentous occasion in the life of one local resident.
The council approved and presented to Mildred Ruth Skelton Lancaster a proclamation in recognition of her 101st birthday.
Granny Ruth, as she is known, celebrated her birthday on June 8, and the city council wanted to recognize her special occasion.
Cleveland Mayor Josh Turner read from the proclamation. It said Lancaster has lived at 496 West Kytle Street in Cleveland since 1954 and, until recently, cut the grass at her home with a John Deere riding mower.
The proclamation designated June 8, 2023, as Ms. Granny Ruth Lancaster Day and called on all citizens to join in congratulating her on her birthday.
