Munson News
James Madison, the country's fourth president, 1809-1817, was its shortest president at 5 feet, 4 inches tall, weighing 100 pounds. He is known as the Father of the Constitution.
Township Meetings
At Munson Township Hall: Dec. 30, Board of Trustees Special Meeting, 6:30 p.m.; Jan. 5, Board of Trustees Special Organizational Meeting, 6:30 p.m.; Jan. 13, Board of Trustees, 6:30 p.m.; Jan. 13, Park & Recreation Board, 6:30 p.m.; Jan. 15, Board of Zoning Appeals, 6:30 p.m.; Jan. 19, Zoning Commission, 7 p.m.; Jan. 27, Board of Trustees, 6:30 p.m.
All township meetings are open to the public. Meeting dates are subject to change and can be verified by visiting www.mujnsontwp.com or by calling the office, 440-286-9255.
All township offices will be closed Jan. 1 in observance of New Year’s Day.
Organization Meetings
At Munson Township Hall: Jan. 8, 22 and 29, Chardon Toastmasters Club (Patterson), 6:30 p.m.; Jan. 15, 4-H Feathers & Fleece Club (Ray) 6 p.m.; Jan. 18, 4-H Breeders & Feeders Club (Teichman) 2-6 p.m.
Antiques & Collectibles Show
Adults and children can enjoy a large selection of tin and cast toys, models, mechanical toys and more that will be on display Jan. 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lakeland Community College, 7700 Clocktower Drive, Kirtland. Model railroaders will find a large selection of diecast cars and accessories for collections.
For more info, visit www.neocollectibletoys.com or call Tom at 216-470-5780.
Free Sunday Dinner
St. Luke Episcopal Church, 11519 Wilson Mills Road in Munson, offers a free Sunday dinner Jan. 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Fellowship Room. There will be a choice of soups, breads, desserts and more. Donations are not necessary, but will be appreciated. To help prepare or serve the dinner, or for more information, call 440-285-4641.
Shutterbugs Camera Club
The Shutterbugs Camera Club will meet from 7-9 p.m. Jan. 8 at the Geauga Park District’s West Woods Nature Center, 9465 Kinsman Road in Russell Township. Photography artists of all ages are encouraged to bring in their work for friendly critiques and suggestions.
Voluntary assignments and information available by visiting www.geuag parkdistrict.org or calling 440-286-9516.
At the Senior Center
The new library is now open at the Chardon Senior Center, 12555 Ravenwood Drive, Munson. Computers are also available in the library for use by visitors. Many large print books are on the shelves ready for winter reading. Library volunteers are needed; call 440-279-2130 to help.
Please note: The Chardon Senior Center will be closed Dec. 25-26 and Jan. 1 for the holidays. In the event of heavy snow, the Chardon Senior Center is closed if Chardon Schools are closed. To verify, call 440-279-2130.
Tri-County Coin Club
The Tri-County Coin Club will meet at 6:45 p.m. Jan. 8 at St. Luke Episcopal Church, 11519 Wilson Mills Road, Munson.
Following a short business meeting, there will be a 50-plus-lot coin auction, coin displays and more.
The monthly meetings are free and all ages of coin collectors are welcome. For more information, call 440-564-7142.
Mapletown Squares
The Mapletown Squares will hold a dance Jan. 9 from 8-10:30 p.m. at the Chardon Senior Center, 12455 Ravenwood Drive, Munson.
There will be square dancing and rounds. Callers will be John Ramsey and Charlie Brown. New dancers are welcome.
For more information, call Ray and Sylvia Miller at 440-632-1276 or Alice Morrow at 440-543-4950.
Historic Tidbit
James Madison, the country’s fourth president, 1809-1817, was its shortest president at 5 feet, 4 inches tall, weighing 100 pounds. He is known as the Father of the Constitution.
Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president, 1861-1865, known as Honest Abe, was the tallest president at 6 feet, 4 inches tall, weighing 180 pounds. He was also the first president to wear a beard. He ended the Civil War on April 9,1865, and was assassinated on April 14, 1865.
Happy New Year
Very best wishes to all for a happy, healthy 2015.
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