Township MeetingsAt Munson Township Hall: June 11, Board of Trustees,…

May 30, 2013

Township Meetings
At Munson Township Hall: June 11, Board of Trustees, 6:30 p.m.; June 11, Park & Recreation Board, 6:30 p.m.; June 17, Zoning Commission, 7 p.m.; June 20, Board of Zoning Appeals, 6:30 p.m.; June 25, Board of Trustees, 6:30 p.m.
Please note: Meeting dates are subject to change and can be verified by visiting www.munsontwp.com or by calling 440-286-9255.
All Trustees meetings have a “Public Comment” section on the agenda. Munson residents are welcome to voice their opinions on any subject dealing with the township.
Organization Meetings
At Munson Township Hall: May 31, Girl Scout Troop 902 (Molle), 6-8:30 p.m.; June 3, 10, 17, 24, Boy Scout Troop 91, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; June 6,20, Sewing Guild, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
At Munson Park, Bass Lake Road: Football & Soccer Fields, through June 23,Geauga Family YMCA; Both pavilions, May 31, Chardon High School picnic, 1:30-5 p.m.; Emmons Pavilion, June 3,4, Munson Elementary Class Picnics, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Major Baseball Fields, June 7-9, Chardon-Munson-Hambden Baseball League Tournament, 5-7 p.m.; Emmons Pavilion, June 13, Youth Employment Program Orientation (Catholic Charities), 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Congratulations
Munsonite Hallie Stacho, a senior at Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin High School, was recently honored with the gold level in the U.S. Figure Skating Graduating Seniors Program, which was developed to recognize those who have made a commitment to continue training in figure skating while continuing their education. U.S. Figure Skating will further recognize Hallie witth the other honorees in their “Skating” magazine.
Best wishes to Hallie for continued success in the beautiful world of figure skating.
WomenSafe Receives $1,000
WomenSafe, Inc has received a gift of $1,000 from the Allstate Insurance Co. in Chesterland. The contribution helps provide emergency shelter and services to victims of domestic violence at the Green House on Ravenna Road in Munson.
Every year more than 3,000 women and children benefit from the free services offered by WomenSafe. Contributions are always welcome.
For more information, call Andrea Gutka, public relations coordinator, at 440-286-7154, ext. 224.
No TVs at Recycling Area
Television sets will no longer be accepted at Munson’s recycling area. Mike Dorka, who was granted permission to accept TVs at Munson’s recycling area, has decided it is too costly to provide this service. He will continue to accept computers and computer parts.
Munson’s recycling area is for Munson Township residents only. The area is patrolled and one may be asked for proof of residency. For more details, call the office at 440-286-9255.
Target Shooting Stopped
The Geauga County Sheriff’s Office recently stopped a Munson resident’s target shooting on Auburn Road after neighbors called that they thought bullets were coming across their property. Deputies found a man firing an AR 15 into a shallow hill and ordered him to cease firing and issued a warning.
If anyone is encountering a similar problem, call the sheriff and township trustees to take action in initiating legislation to stop the discharge of firearms in Geauga County townships.
With the Arts
The Geauga Park District will hold an opening reception to honor the famous nature-inspired and Amish culture artistry of the late Florian K. Lawton on June 7, from 7-9 p.m., at the West Woods Nature Center. The exhibit includes pieces from private and public collections as well as several pieces available for sale.
Proceeds will benefit the Amish Heritage Center, Hiram College and the Geauga Park District. The event is free; refreshments served. The exhibit continues through July 24.
heART of Geauga Arts Jam
An afternoon of entertainment takes place June 8 from noon to 6 p.m. on Chardon Square. There will be art displays, musicians, dancers, drama groups and an opportunity to shop or swap artworks of paintings, prints, sculpture, jewelry and more at a table set up by the Geauga Council for Arts & Culture, which was instrumental in planning this fun-filled afternoon.
Proceeds benefit the GCAC’s work in promoting the arts in Geauga County. For more information, contact Teresa Runion at 440-834-0502.
Church Rummage Sale
Peace Lutheran Church, 12686 Bass Lake Road in Munson, will hold its annual rummage sale June 6 and 7, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., and June 8, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For details, call 440-286-3310.
At Bass Lake Preserve
The Geauga Park District presents a program, “All About Brook Trout,” on June 13 from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Bass Lake Preserve Lodge, 11445 Lakeview Drive in Munson. The program covers brook trout ecology and discovery, protection and successful propagation of Ohio’s only known population. There will be netting of live specimens.
For more information and required reservations, call 440-286-9516.
Save the Date
The Munson Park & Recreation Board invites everyone to this year’s first “Concert in the Park” at the Scenic River Retreat featuring the Joey Tomsic Orchestra June 22, from 7-9 p.m., rain or shine.
The Joey Tomsic Orchestra was voted Polka Band of the Year 2012. The Scenic River Retreat is located on Mayfield Road just east of Fowlers Mill Road.
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