Munson Township News
Township Meetings
At Munson Township Hall: July 23, Board of Trustees, 6:30 p.m.; Aug. 5, Zoning Commission, 7 p.m.; Aug. 13, Board of Trustees, 6:30 p.m.; Aug. 13, Park & Recreation Board, 6:30 p.m.; Aug. 15, Board of Zoning Appeals, 6:30 p.m.; Aug. 27, Board of Trustees, 6:30 p.m.
All township meetings are open to the public. Meeting dates and location 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 Park, Bass Lake Road: Emmons Pavilion: July 27, Chardon High School Competition Squad Cheerleading Team, all day; Volleyball Court, now through Aug. 25, Geauga YMCA Youth Volleyball League, Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Volleyball Court, Soccer and Baseball Fields, Aug. 5-8, Munson Sports Camp, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.; Emmons Pavilion, Chardon High School Cheerleading Squad Cornhole Fund-raiser, all day; Pavilion #2, Aug. 10, Inv-isible Fence Company Picnic, 12-5 p.m.
Congratulations
Munsonite Natalie M. Romano, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Michael Romano, has been accepted into the Pharmacy 0-6 Program at the University of Findlay College of Pharmacy. Natalie is a 2013 graduate of Chardon High School. She received a Choose Ohio First STEMM Grant and the University of Findlay Presidential Scholarship.
Best wishes to Natalie for continued success.
Best Wishes
Renee Petro and Annette Phillips are resigning their respective positions at WomenSafe, Inc. Both Renee and Annette have been long-time dedicated employees at WomenSafe’s Green House. The ladies are joining in an exciting business venture (to be announced) and they are certainly wished the very best in their new endeavor.
Western Reserve Checkerboard Days
Western Reserve Farm Cooperative invites everyone to celebrate “Checkerboard Days” July 18-20 during regular store hours at 12285 Ravenna Road in Munson. On July 20, there will be refreshments, Back to Basics dog training from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Purina animal nutritionist, from 1-3 p.m., Geauga County Dog Warden with adoptable dogs and Kathy Deptola Cat Rescue with adoptable cats, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
There will also be drawings for a 2013 John Deere XUV 550 and other prizes. For further information, call 440-285-3143.
Deepest Sympathy
Heartfelt sympathy to family and friends of Robert J. (Bob) Marn of Munson Township. Bob was a community minded, dedicated volunteer with the Munson Park & Recreation Board and served as its chairman in 2012. He was a U.S. Coast Guard veteran.
Bob passed away unexpectedly July 12 at the age of 69. A gentleman and a scholar, he will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Free Concert
The Munson Township Park & Recreation Board extends an open invitation to its next free Concert in the Park, featuring the popular Sunset Country Band July 20, rain or shine, from 6-9 p.m., at the Scenic River Retreat. Bring lawn chairs and insect repellent. Refreshments will be sold.
Proceeds benefit the Park & Recreation Board’s various events throughout the year.
Bass Lake Moon Canoe
Adults with canoeing experience accompanied by one 10- to 12-year-old are invited to a Full Moon Canoe experience July 21 from 8-9:30 p.m. on beautiful Bass Lake in Munson. Meet at the boat launch at Bass Lake Preserve and enjoy the moon as it rises over the lake and hear the beaver, owls and other wildlife as they waken at day’s end.
For more information and registration, visit www.geaugaparkdistrict.org or call 440-286-9516.
At the Senior Center
The St. Helen Dance Ensemble, composed of students ages 5 to teenagers, will present a performance of original choreography set to a variety of music at 12:45 p.m. July 23 at the Chardon Senior Center, 12555 Ravenwood Drive in Munson. There may be some audience participation involved. Registration is not necessary.
Munson’s Community Day
Julie Johnston, Munson’s office assistant and community day coordinator, is seeking volunteers to help at the event scheduled for Aug. 3, rain or shine, from 3-8 p.m. at Munson Park on Bass Lake Road.
Volunteers are needed to help with setup the evening before and all day and evening on Aug. 3. Donations for the Chinese raffle and auction are still being accepted. Proceeds benefit the Munson Scholarship Fund. To help, call Julie at 440-286-9255.
NDCL Golf Classic
Registrations are available for the Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin Golf Classic taking place Aug. 5 at Little Mountain Country Club in Concord. Starting time is 9 a.m.
There will be a barbecue lunch by Winking Lizard Tavern, skins, games and other raffles.
Proceeds benefit the NDCL Scholar-ship Fund. For information and regist-ration, call Liz Maier at 440-279-1079.
With the Arts
Area artists of all genres are invited to enter the Chesterland Apple Festival’s Juried Arts and Crafts Show on Sept. 7. Only 50 artists will be accepted for this successful annual event.
For information and an application form, contact Rosemary Macedonio at minicellar@sbcglobal.net or call 440.729.3345.
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