Community News for November 5, 2009

Thursday, November 05, 2009

Township meetings

Nov. 10, Board of Trustees, 6:30 p.m.; Nov. 16, Zoning Commission, 7 p.m.; Nov. 19, Board of Zoning Appeals, 6:30 p.m.; Nov. 24, Board of Trustees, 6:30 p.m.

Organization meetings

At Munson Township Hall: Nov. 7, Rainbow Decorative Artists, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Nov. 8, Chardon Lions Club Football Banquet, noon to 4:30 p.m.; Nov. 9, 16, 23 and 30, Boy Scout Troop 91, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Nov. 10, Munson Cub Scouts Den 2, 6 to 9 p.m.; Nov. 12, Red Cross Bloodmobile, 1 to 7 p.m.

Bass Lake Preserve

The Geauga Park District held a public meeting Oct. 8 at Bass Lake Lodge in Munson. Attendees were asked to offer their ideas for renovation of the current structure or for a new building, which would include all necessary "creature comforts" and other expensive installations. Timeline was said to be 2010.

A list of suggestions and ideas from that meeting is posted on the GPD's Web site: www.geaugaparkdistrict.org. Call Tom Curtin, GPD executive director, at (440) 286-9516 with any opinions, questions or suggestions about the project. A memorable Munson Notable honored

At WomnenSafe's annual meeting held Oct. 22, Munson's late beloved couple, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Poutasse, known as Betsy and Charlie, was honored with WomenSafe's "This Year of Service" award. They were commemorated and featured in the annual report for making a haven in their home for abused women 30 years ago, which was the beginning of WomenSafe.

Charlie was named a Munson Notable in 2004. Betsy died in 2007 and Charlie left us in 2008. Although he lived a quarter mile away on Fowlers Mill Road, Charlie always called me "neighbor." Gone, but not forgotten!

NDCL girls golf team honored

A resolution of recognition was issued recently by Munson Township honoring the Notre Dame Cathedral Latin varsity girls golf club on winning the state championship Oct. 17 at the Ohio State University Gray Course. The NDCL girls defeated state champion Poland Seminary by a score of 658 to 677. The resolution will be entered into the township's permanent records.

Congratulations and best wishes for continued success on the greens to Emily Jereb, Talia Trovato, Nicole Trivissono, Danielle Misencik, Nikki Sarkisian, Marisa Forstlyk, Taylor Pitts and Colleen Poe.

Placement scholarship Exams at NDCL

Notre Dame Cathedral Latin, 13000 Auburn Road, Munson, will hold their annual placement scholarship exams Nov. 7, with two testing times: 8:30 to 11:45 a.m. and 12:45 to 4 p.m. There is a fee of $20 to take the exam, which is for students entering grade 9 in the fall 2010. Pre-registration is necessary.

For registration and/or more information, call Keith Corlew, NDCL admissions director, at (440) 286-6226, ext. 243.

Geauga County Veterans Memorial dedication

The Geauga County Veterans Memorial, located on Ravenwood Drive just east of the Geauga County Senior Center, will be formally dedicated, rain, snow or shine, at 2 p.m. Nov. 8. The roster of speakers includes Matt Dolan, Tim Grendell, Neil Hofstetter, Tracy Jemison, Mike Karlinsky, Sheriff Dan McClelland, Paul Newman and Mary Jane Trapp.

Plan to attend this event honoring Geauga County servicemen and servicewomen who served and continue to serve in the armed forces of the United States of America.

A special thank you to Chardon attorney Paul Newman and his stalwart crew who never gave up their efforts to see this memorial to completion. It will continually serve as a reminder that our great country and Constitution are worth fighting for.

Looking for skeletons

Do you know what to do with the "Skeletons in Your Family Closet? Find the answer by attending the Nov. 10 meeting of the Geauga County Genealogical Society at 7 p.m. at the Chardon Public Library. Guest speaker Sonny McClellan Morton will reprise her presentation of this topic at other genealogical societies.

All GCGS meetings are free and open to the public. For information, call the Chardon Library at (440) 285-7601.

In honor of Veterans Day

The Chesterland Historical Society will honor Veterans Day at 7 p.m. Nov. 11 with a presentation of "Our American Flags" by Bill Martin. The event will be held on the second floor of the restored Thayer Store on Caves and Mayfield roads in Chesterland. For information, contact the Judith Schwed, CHS president, at (440) 729-7768.

Tri-County Coin Club

The Tri-County Coin Club will meet at 7 p.m. Nov. 12 at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 11519 Wilson Mills Road in Munson. A business meeting will be followed by a coin auction, coin displays, door prizes and more. Guests of all ages and coin expertise are invited to attend the free event. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call (440) 564-7142.

Double your pleasure of walking

If you enjoy walking, why not volunteer at the Geauga Dog Shelter to walk the homeless dogs longing for human companionship? Volunteers are also needed to feed and groom the canine residents.

For more information on adopting a wonderful pet, donating time as a volunteer or donating food supplies and items needed for the shelter, call (440) 286-8135.

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