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South Russell, Ohio 44022

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Sign up for the "Village Insider" E-Blast today for village news updates.....2009 SEASONAL HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE RECYCLING FACILITY.....Schedule and collection dates.....See article below.....New Tornado Siren to be tested every Saturday at 2:00 pm - April thru November.....Spring 2009 Newsletter now posted.....See Newsletter to left side of this page.....





TIME UNTIL
THE FOURTH OF JULY
SATURDAY, JULY 4TH.
VILLAGE OFFICES ARE CLOSED ON
FRIDAY, JULY 3RD FOR THE HOLIDAY.







BELOW IS THE NEXT
7 DAY FORECAST

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WELCOME TO THE SOUTH RUSSELL WEBSITE



This section, Village News, is intended to advise you of current information and special news worthy events in the village. It will provide you with information on changes to the site and changes in email addresses as they change so you may quickly contact personnel from the village at a correct address.
Articles to note below are:
  1. TORNADO SIREN WEEKLY TEST AND WEATHER WARNING
  2. 2008 EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR NAMED. SEE WHO IT IS.
  3. SWINE FLU INFORMATION UPDATES AND LINKS
  4. VISIT SOUTH RUSSELL MULITPURPOSE TRAILS NEW WEBSITE
  5. FARMERS' MARKET RETURNS FOR 2009
  6. NOPEC - YOUR CHOICE FOR ELECTRIC AND NATURAL GAS SUPPLIERS
  7. 2009 SEASONAL HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE RECYCLING FACILITY SCHEDULE
  8. 2009 SPECIAL COLLECTION DATES
  9. 2008 FALL FEST SLIDESHOW
  10. TREATING YOUR WELL FOR SAFE DRINKING WATER
  11. MAYOR APPOINTS PARK COMMITTEE AND CEMETERY BOARD
  12. GEAUGA COUNTY NAMED NO.4 SPOT FOR RAISING FAMILY
  13. FIRE PREVENTION
  14. HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION PROGRAM INFORMATION
  15. THE VILLAGE INSIDER
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2009 SPRING NEWS AND SCHEDULE




South Russell’s Tornado Siren
Weekly Test at 2:00 pm
for 15 seconds,
April through November





In the event of a "Weather Warning",
the siren will sound for Three Minutes





Village Employee Honored
2008 “Employee of the Year”

The Annual Appreciation Picnic
was held on May 15, 2009






The Village of South Russell held it’s annual Appreciation Picnic on May 15, 2009 at Don Plzak’s property on Bell Road. Don was also acknowledged for his community involvement.











Chef and emcee, Mayor Brett hosted the event.














Acknowledged at the event was the "2008 Employee of the Year", Patrolman Mike Rizzo from the South Russell Police Department.














Awards were presented to Mike by Mayor Brett.

CONGRATULATIONS TO MIKE.














Swine Flu Reality Check



BE READY – BE INFORMED
INFORMATION CHANGES DAILY

Below is some basic information on how to prepare for an influenza pandemic now.

You can prepare for an influenza pandemic now. You should know both the magnitude of what can happen during a pandemic outbreak and what actions you can take to help lessen the impact of an influenza pandemic on you and your family. This checklist will help you gather the information and resources you may need in case of a flu pandemic.

To plan for a pandemic:

  1. Store a two week supply of water and food. During a pandemic, if you cannot get to a store, or if stores are out of supplies, it will be important for you to have extra supplies on hand. This can be useful in other types of emergencies, such as power outages and disasters.
  2. Periodically check your regular prescription drugs to ensure a continuous supply in your home.
  3. Have any nonprescription drugs and other health supplies on hand, including pain relievers, stomach remedies, cough and cold medicines, fluids with electrolytes, and vitamins.
  4. Talk with family members and loved ones about how they would be cared for if they got sick, or what will be needed to care for them in your home.
  5. Volunteer with local groups to prepare and assist with emergency response.
  6. Get involved in your community as it works to prepare for an influenza pandemic.
To limit the spread of germs and prevent infection:
  1. Teach your children to wash hands frequently with soap and water, and model the correct behavior.
  2. Teach your children to cover coughs and sneezes with tissues, and be sure to model that behavior.
  3. Teach your children to stay away from others as much as possible if they are sick. Stay home from work and school if sick.

Below are several links for additional information and help.

Click on this link for the CDC’s website: Center for Disease Control and Prevention


Click on this link for: Individual Family Health Information


Click on this link for: Pandemic Flu Individual checklist




SOUTH RUSSELL MULTIPURPOSE TRAILS
LAUNCHES NEW INFORMATIONAL WEBSITE

Visit the South Russell Multipurpose Trails website and become informed on the projects progress.
The site gives you contact information, meeting schedules, purposed trails, and information on how to join the free membership.


Click on the link below for the South Russell Multipurpose Trails link.

Click on this link: South Russell Multipurpose Trails






2009 FARMERS' MARKET
RETURNS MAY 23
FOR IT'S 8TH SEASON

PRE-SEASON SALE ON MAY 16

Locally grown items including seasonal vegetables, plantings and fresh cut bouquets of homegrown flowers, hanging baskets, fruits, and homemade salad dressings. Honey, maple syrup, cheese, locally raised meat, Amish baked bread and pastries, hand-made soaps and lotions, eggs, jams and jellies, goat cheese, herbs and garlic are also available.
The Saturday morning event has become a popular gathering site, allowing residents from Geauga County and the Chagrin Valley to start their weekend off by enjoying coffee, fresh baked goods, socializing and to pick up fresh items, locally grown to take home.

Master Gardeners from Ohio State University Extension Services will be on Hand both May 23 & 30 to provide demonstration and to answer questions about growing seedlings and vegetables.
The Markets Regular Season starts Saturday, May 23.

Come and enjoy this weekly event, see your neighbors and pick up some of the finest products from
Geauga County local farmers and growers.

Parking is provided on site with easy entry off Chillicothe Road or Bell Road.
Exiting is onto Bell Road only and is for safety reasons.


The market is looking for volunteers to help with parking and other activities.
Those interested should contact the Village at 440-338-6700 or Market Manager Kris Dubois at 440-220-0871.

Looking for more information and weekly updates about the Market?

Click on the link below for the Geauga Fresh Farmers’ Market website.

Click on this link: Geauga Farmers’ Market





SOUTH RUSSELL IS A MEMBER OF
NOPEC

NOPEC is proud to give you “The Power to Choose.”
South Russell is one of the 128 Northeast Ohio communities in the aggregation
to choose your Electric and Natural Gas supplier.
NOPEC give you the choice to “opt-out.”

Residents served by NOPEC will receive a reduction in the electric generation part of their bill of 12% in 2009.
Residents should expect an opt-out mailer at the end of June or the beginning of July.
If you "do nothing" your savings under the NOPEC program will resume with the August meter reading.
Again,"Do Nothing" and receive the savings!

For additional information on the new rates and savings, click on the link below.

Click on this link: NOPEC Electric Rate Savings

For additional information, click on the link below to learn more of what NOPEC has to offer.

Click on this link: NOPEC



2009
DISTRICT ENVIRONMENTAL COLLECTION EVENTS


SEASONAL HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE RECYCLING FACILITY
(HHWRF)

PLEASE NOTE DAY AND HOURS

The Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Management District is pleased to announce the opening of our seasonal Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Facility (HHWRF) for the 2009 season.

The facility is located at:
5138 Enterprise Boulevard, Warren, Ohio (Off of State Route 422).

All District residents are encouraged to use this facility for recycling or safe disposal of
household hazardous waste such as paint, oil, anti-freeze, propane tanks, etc., and computer equipment.
The facility is only open to residents of Geauga and Trumbull counties.
No commercial loads will be accepted and identification is required
for all participating in any type of collection event.



The seasonal HHWRF will be open every Wednesday starting May 6, 2009
Through September 30, 2009.
Hours of operation each Wednesday are 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Special Saturday Openings
May 2, June 6, and August 1
9:00 am to 12 Noon.
The facility will be CLOSED July 4th due to the Independence Day Holiday.

Additional information is available at the link below:

Link: Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste District


GEAUGA COUNTY COLLECTION EVENT



Items listed above (hazardous household chemicals, liquefied products and paint products) that
will not be accepted during the South Russell Village Spring Trash Day Drop-off
are all being collected this year at a Geauga County collection.


Appliance Collection
Saturday, April 18, 2009 9:00 am – 12 Noon
Free Freon Removal.
Workers will be available to unload vehicles.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Saturday, April 25, 2009 9:00 am – 12 Noon
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS items such as oil, paints, anti-freeze, batteries and propane tanks
will be collected.

Collection site for both collections is at the
Geauga County Engineer’s Yard
12665 Merritt Road
Chardon, Ohio.




2008 FALL FARM FEST
WHAT A GREAT EVENT IT WAS.
SEE FOR YOURSELF.


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DO YOU HAVE A PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL WELL?
DO YOU CLEAN IT?


Below is the link to an information sheet from the Geauga County Health District on how to maintain your well and safe drinking water.
”How To Disinfect A Water Well” link:
Informational Sheet





MAYOR BRETT APPOINTS
PARKS COMMITTEE AND CEMETERY BOARD

At the April 14, 2008 council meeting, Mayor Brett appointed to the recently formed
Parks Committee, four village residents and one Council member.
The council member on the committee is the person who Chairs the Properties Committee
and is currently Councilman Mark Porter.
The four residents appointed to the Parks Committee are:
Ted Kruse and Lee Schiemann each to serve a 3-year term
and
Peter Calfee and Michael Hogan each to serve a 2-year term.


Mayor Brett at the July 15, 2008 council meeting, after conferring with the Properties Committee,
appointed to the Cemetery Board:
Ed Pyle, Patricia Mills and Cindy Nairn.





GEAUGA COUNTY
NAMED NO.4 SPOT FOR RAISING FAMILY

Forbes Magazine lists Geauga County as No. 4 in a list of the top 20 counties in the country for raising children.


Click on the link below for the Forbes link to the article.

Click on this link: Geauga County No. 4








Below is the link to the Fire Prevention page.
Click on the link to the page and look for
safty tips from the South Russell Fire Prevention Officer.

Click on this link: Fire Prevention Page



HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION PROGRAM


Below is the link to information for Geauga County residents
from Tracy A. Jemison, Geauga County Auditor,
on the Homestead Exemption program effective July 1, 2007.
”Homestead Exemption” link:
Letter and Form







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John Dishong was elected council President Pro Tem and Mayor Brett assigned the following committees:
* Denotes Chairman
Building Department - * Jack Binder & James Flaiz
Finance - * Bill Koons & Jack Binder
Human Resources - * Mark Porter & Bill Koons
Properties - *Mark Porter & Mary Beth Wolfe
Public Utilities - * Mary Beth Wolfe & Jack Binder
Safety - * James Flaiz & John Dishong
Streets - * Mark Porter & John Dishong
Planning Board - James Flaiz Council Rep.

These are the e-mail addresses that can be used to contact council members.


Mayor Matthew Brett -

Jack Binder -

John Dishong -

Bill Koons -

Mary Beth Wolfe -

Mark Porter -

Jim Flaiz -

Adam Lechman -
CURRENTLY NOT RECEIVING VILLAGE E-MAIL

You can find a direct link to each council members e-mail address under
Contact Us or Village Hall - Elected Officials in their own biography.

We are asking any current or past residents of the village that may have old photos of areas in the village to contact us and allow us to scan the photos. These photos will then be returned and added to our website in the appropriate locations, mainly in the history section.

We invite you to return to the website for updates and new information that may be of concern. We want the website to become a useful tool to communicate with you and keep you informed