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NEWS
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:
TORNADO SIREN WEEKLY TEST AND WEATHER WARNING
2008 EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR NAMED. SEE WHO IT IS.
SWINE FLU INFORMATION UPDATES AND LINKS
VISIT SOUTH RUSSELL MULITPURPOSE TRAILS NEW WEBSITE
FARMERS' MARKET RETURNS FOR 2009
NOPEC - YOUR CHOICE FOR ELECTRIC AND NATURAL GAS SUPPLIERS
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:
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.
Periodically check your regular prescription drugs to ensure a continuous supply in your home.
Have any nonprescription drugs and other health supplies on hand, including pain relievers, stomach remedies, cough and cold medicines, fluids with electrolytes, and vitamins.
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.
Volunteer with local groups to prepare and assist with emergency response.
Get involved in your community as it works to prepare for an influenza pandemic.
To limit the spread of germs and prevent infection:
Teach your children to wash hands frequently with soap and water, and model the correct behavior.
Teach your children to cover coughs and sneezes with tissues, and be sure to model that behavior.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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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It is just another way the village wants to communicate
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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
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