Munson Township

February 21, 2013

Township Meetings
At Munson Township Hall: Feb. 26, Board of Trustees, 6:30 p.m.; March 6, Park & Recreation Board, 5:30 p.m.; March 11, Board of Trustees, 6:30 p.m.; March 21, Board of Zoning Appeals, 6:30 p.m.; March 26, Board of Trustees, 6:30 p.m.
Please note: All Board of Trustees meetings have a time slot for Munson residents to voice their opinions and/or suggestions on any issue concerning the 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: Feb. 22, March 8, 22, Girl Scout Troop 902 (Molle), 6-8 p.m.; Feb. 25, March 4,11,18,25,Boy Scouts (Brier), 6-9 p.m.; Feb. 27, March 6, 20, Girl Scouts (Evans), 6-8 p.m.; March 6, 13, Aqua-Doc Company meeting, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; March 15-16, Geauga County Right-to-Life Garage Sale, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
A Fond Farewell
The congregation of Fowler’s Mill Christian Church in Munson is bidding a fond farewell to Pastor Roy Williams who has led the church since he graduated from Johnson Bible College in 1970. Pastor Williams will continue as pastor of the church until a replacement is found and then continue in a supportive role.
His next endeavor will be working with two inner-city churches and pairing 40 middle school-age children with sponsors who will pay for the children to attend summer camp this year at Blue Rock Christian Camp in Thompson.
Roy Williams and his wife Linda have been residents of Munson Township since 1970. Roy was honored by Munson Township as a Munson Notable May 25, 2010.
Best wishes to Roy for continued success.
Congratulations
Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin High School senior Jaclyn Melvin has been named a National Merit finalist in the 2012 National Merit Scholarship program. Less than 1 percent of the 1.5 million students who entered the competition qualified as finalists. Jaclyn is now eligible to compete for National Merit Scholarships totaling more than $32 million to be awarded this spring.
Best wishes to Jaclyn for continued success.
At the Senior Center
The Geauga Senior Theatre Group meets every Tuesday from 12:30-1:45 p.m. at the Chardon Senior Center, 12555 Ravenwood Drive, Munson. The group is directed by Madelon Horvath, retired English and drama teacher.
No theatrical experience is necessary. It is a fun group and new members are welcome. For more information, call Becky at 440-279-2131.
Also at the senior center on Feb. 22 from 12:15-12:45 p.m., Anne Ondrey will offer basic techniques for finding inner peace. Sessions will be held the fourth Friday of each month. Registration is not necessary.
At Walter C. Best Preserve
The Geauga Park District extends an invitation to join a walk in search of “Spring’s Early Expressions,” led by a park naturalist from 3-4:30 p.m. March 2 at the Walter C. Best Wildlife Preserve, 11620 Ravenna Road in Munson. Signs of early bird migration, mammal activity and sap flow will be pointed out as the walk continues around the beautiful lake and grounds of this park.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Dress for the weather.
For more information, call the GPD at 440-286-9516.
Save the Dates
The Good Tidings Benefit Choir presents its spring benefit concerts March 16 at 7 p.m. and March 17 at 3 p.m. at the Notre Dame Provincial Chapel, 13000 Auburn Road in Munson. The choir, noted for its beautiful rendition of Handel’s Messiah, is composed of volunteers ages 14 years and up.
The concerts benefit the Geauga Hunger Task Force, which provides food to families in need in Geauga County. The concerts are free and open to the public. Donations are welcome.
In Tribute
George Washington, first president of the United States, was born on Feb. 22, 1732, at Bridges Creek, Va. He became a surveyor at the age of 15 and went on to serve in Virginia’s militia, enduring severe hardships during this country’s struggle to achieve independence from the British during the Revolutionary War.
In 1787 his influence secured the passage of our Constitution and he was chosen president, taking the oath of office April 30, 1789, in New York City. Often referred to as the “Father of Our Country,” he served two terms and retired to his estate in Mt. Vernon, Va., where he died Dec. 14, 1799.
At one time, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, two of our greatest presidents, were honored with national holidays on their respective birthdays, Feb. 22 and Feb. 12. Now they are simply co-mingled with the others into Presidents Day.
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