On Saturday, October 19, 2013, The Geauga County Board of Developmental Disabilities, also known as The Metzenbaum Center, completed a pavilion on its campus. The pavilion is conveniently located between the workshop and the houses on campus. Due to the sidewalk access, the pavilion will be used by all individuals who are involved in Metzenbaum programs. Michelle Hawthorne, director of the campus houses, said, “We will be able to have more social events like cookouts for our individuals. It will be a good thing for everyone.”
The material and foundation were paid for by a donation from the Bessie Benner Metzenbaum Fund of the Cleveland Foundation. The pavilion was constructed by a volunteer Amish crew who were led by Norman Yoder. Superintendent Don Rice and Bob Mikula also volunteered their time. The team of workers began setting the posts and beams Friday evening, and the roof was finished on Saturday – in spite of the rain.
