Munson News
The Chardon Hilltoppers and coach Mitch Hewitt scored a stunning victory, 40-20, over host Canton South on Sept. 12. Since school was cancelled in Chardon due to the shocking news of T.J. Lane's prison escape, the team spent the afternoon at the Pro-Football Hall of Fame in Canton.
Township Meetings
At Munson Township Hall: Sept. 18, Board of Zoning Appeals, 6:30 p.m.; Sept. 23, Board of Trustees, workshop with Chardon Chardon Baseball League at 6 p.m. followed by regular meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Please note: Township meeting dates are subject to change and can be verified by visiting www.munsontwp.com or by calling the office, 440-286-9255.
Organization Meetings
At Munson Township Hall: Sept. 18, Red Cross Blood Drive, 12-7 p.m.; Sept. 23, Girl Scout Troop 222 (Evans), 5-9 p.m.; Sept. 24, NAMI Speaker Meeting (Reed), 6:30 p.m.; Sept. 25 & 30, Chardon Youth Cheerleading (Evans), 5-9 p.m.; Sept. 25, Chardon Toastmasters Club (Patterson), 6:30 p.m.
At Munson Park, Bass Lake Road: Emmons Pavilion, Sept. 23 & 30, Cub Scouts (Soncrant), 6:45 p.m.
At Scenic River Retreat: Sept. 28, Maple Hills Church (Hobbes), 4-9 p.m.
Congratulations
The Chardon Hilltoppers and coach Mitch Hewitt scored a stunning victory, 40-20, over host Canton South on Sept. 12. Since school was cancelled in Chardon due to the shocking news of T.J. Lane’s prison escape, the team spent the afternoon at the Pro-Football Hall of Fame in Canton.
Best wishes to Coach Hewitt and the Chardon Hilltoppers for continued success.
Free Plants and Shrubs
Peace Lutheran Church, 12686 Bass Lake Road, Munson, is offering free plants, shrubs, trees and bulbs, on Saturday, rain or shine, 11 a.m. until all are gone. Quantities may be limited.
There will also be free hamburgers, hotdogs, popcorn and beverages. Monetary donations will be appreciated to benefit the parking lot fund.
BBQ at NDCL
The Sisters of Notre Dame will hold their annual Barbecue and Boutique on Sunday, Sept. 21 and Sept. 28, 12-5 p.m., rain or shine, at the Education Center of Notre Dame Cathedral Latin, 13000 Auburn Road, Munson.
There will be barbecue chicken at $12 and barbecue ribs at $15. There will also be raffles, a country store, ice cream and balloons. Tickets at the door. Take-outs available.
To be a sponsor or make a donation, visit pcostello@ndcl.org or call Pat Costello, 440-279-1176.
Geauga Family First Council
The Geauga Family First Council will meet at 2 p.m. Sept. 22 at Geauga County Job & Family Services, 12480 Ravenwood Drive, Munson.
The monthly meetings are free and offer support, understanding and help with family problems, as offered by various agencies in Geauga County.
Registration is not required. For more information, call 440-285-1201.
Geauga Amateur Radio Association
The Geauga Amateur Radio Association (GARA) will meet at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Geauga County Emergency Operations Center, 12518 Merrittt Road, Munson.
Meetings are open to all “Hams” and those interested in becoming familiar with this type of international “talk radio.”
For information, contact Matthew Welch at W8dec@arrl.net or call 440-585-7388.
Celebrate Recovery
The next meeting of Celebrate Recovery, a Christian 12-step addiction recovery program will be held at 7 p.m. Sept. 24 at Morning Star Friends Church, 12550 Ravenna Road, Munson. There will be fellowship and a free meal served at 6:15 p.m. The weekly meetings are free. For details, call 440-286-2510.
At the Senior Center
The Chardon Senior Center, 12555 Ravenwood Drive, Munson, invites seniors to attend a site meeting to plan for the future at the center, Sept. 25, 12:30 p.m. Pre-registration is not necessary.
On Oct. 1, 12:30 p.m., Dennis Sutcliffe will speak on the 1920s era of the Jazz Age, when prohibition was enforced and the Cleveland Indians set their sites on a World Series title which was impaired by an unspeakable tragedy.
For information on either event, call 440-279-2130.
NAMI Geauga County
The National Alliance on Mental Illness/Geauga County (NAMI) presents Terry Russell, executive director of NAMI Ohio, as the guest speaker at its next meeting, Sept. 25, 6:30 p.m., at Munson Township Hall.
Russell, a mental health professional for over 40 years, will speak on the future of mental health care, what can be done to improve it and difficulties faced in the current environment.
The meeting is free, refreshments served. Reservations required by visiting lreed@namigeauga.org or call Linda Reed, 440-286-6264.
Military Academy Information Day at Auburn Career Center
A Military Academy information day, sponsored by Congressman David P. Joyce, will be held at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 27 at Auburn Career Center, 8140 Auburn Road, Concord Township.
Representatives from the five United States Military Academies will explain the application process. Registration is not required. For more information, call 440-357-7542.
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