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BOSTON TOWNSHIP

The township minutes are posted on our website at www.bostontownship.org and outside the fiscal office at the Boston Township Hall. Our meetings are covered by the Westside Leader.

MEMORIAL DAY THANKS: Thank you to Patty Tesmer for organizing this year's Memorial Day parade. Our thanks to the Woodridge Band members for a wonderful performance. Thanks to the band parents for providing hot dogs and beverages at the old Boston Community Church and to Rob Conroy for organizing their participation. Thank you to Pastor Claudia Britton and Reverend Lea Mahan for their blessings and Jack Mercer our master of ceremonies. Thanks to the Boy Scouts, members of Valley Fire, and Peninsula Police for participating in the parade. Special thanks to Dave Georgeoff for extra help this year and to Jean Wurzbacher for last minute transportation assistance. Thank you to all of our veterans who participated and to all of the residents past and present and friends for attending the parade in Boston.

ZONING: Paul Kaczmarski has graciously agreed to continue as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals. His term will continue until 2021. We still have an open position on the Zoning Commission as well as an open alternate position on the Zoning Commission. If you are interested, please contact one of the trustees.

WEBSITE: Visit our Website at www.bostontownship.org to find up-to-date Township information. Contact numbers for the trustees: Amy Anderson: 330-657-2439, Randy Bergdorf: 330-655-5698, and Jerry Ritch: 330-657-2015; Fiscal Officer Joanne Noragon: 330-657-2059; Road Department Ron Adams: 330-657-2600; and Zoning Inspector, Doug Mayer at 330-657-2601.

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PENINSULA VILLAGE

The Village of Peninsula Council met in regular session on June 13, 2016.

-The Mayor announced that the Akron Zoo Community Days for the Village of Peninsula are September 6 through September 11. Tickets will be available for pick-up at the Village Hall after August 22nd There is a 4 ticket maximum per family, while supplies last.

-Council voted to replace the brakes on the Village pickup truck. Passed unanimously

-Council voted to promote Alan Halko to the position of Working Supervisor, Level I. Passed unanimously

-The Mayor announced that Officer Robert Havranek has submitted his letter of retirement effective August 31, 2016.

LEGISLATION
RESOLUTION 9-2016
An emergency resolution authorizing the continuance of the one mill cemetery maintenance tax for the Village of Peninsula and Boston Township Union Cemetery Association - Passed unanimously.

RESOLUTION 10-2016
An emergency resolution providing a pay increase to present village employees - Passed unanimously.

RESOLUTION 11-2016
An emergency resolution authorizing the mayor and fiscal officer to enter into an agreement for renewal of the village's insurance policies with selective insurance company through Wichert Insurance - Passed unanimously.

RESOLUTION 12-2016
An emergency resolution authorizing certain amendments to the 2016 annual appropriation ordinance - Passed unanimously.

RESOLUTION 13-2016
An emergency resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement with the Cuyahoga Valley National Park for specific roadside maintenance services - Passed unanimously.

ORDINANCE 7-2016
An emergency ordinance repealing section 1301.07 and enacting chapter 1311 of the building code relating to unsafe and dangerous buildings - Tabled.

Upcoming Meetings:
Monday, June 27, 2016 Planning Commission at 7:00 pm
Monday, July 11, 2016 Regular Council Meeting at 7:00 pm

Contact Phone Numbers:
Non-emergency Police and Fire 330-657-2911
Mayor's Office 330-657-2151
Fiscal Office/Zoning 330-657-2714
Service (Road) Department 330-657-2089

Check the website www.villageofpeninsula-oh.gov Library, Post Office, Village Hall, Terry Lumber, and the Fire Station for postings.

John D. Steigel, Fiscal Officer

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PENINSULA FOUNDATION

Our Civil War Lecture Series for this month will be Thursday, June 23rd. Dr. Dianne Kauffmann will present Women Spies of the Civil War. Lectures are held every fourth Thursday at the G.A.R. Hall at 7:00pm and are FREE to the public!

Voices in the Valley will be taking a break for the month of July. Here are the concerts beginning in August:
8/18: Sarah Clanton
8/19: Griffin House
9/8: Tim Easton
9/9: Old Man Luedecke
9/15: Anna and Elizabeth
9/16: Corn Potato String Band

Visit peninsulahistory.org for more information on these concerts in the next few weeks!

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COSTCO

Marie Morehouse (daughter of Dave and Connie) is now working for Costco. The new store is scheduled to open June 22, 2016 in Boston Heights. Marie is opening memberships for anyone interested and they have some great offers. Please call her at 330-468-4802 if you are interested.

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CONDOLENCES

James Donald McKenna, Jr. passed away June 11, 2016 at the age of sixty-seven. JD is survived by his wife Shawna; children Reggan Koopmeiners (Nathan), Shane and Patrick (Kristen); grandfather of Jordan, Tyler, Isabelle, and Charlee; great-grandfather of Ella Mae; dear son of Patricia McKenna; brother of Robert (Peggy), Kathy Fairchild (Paul), and Marilyn Maconachy (Tom). He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Rylan Koopmeiners; brother, John; and father, James D. McKenna, Sr.

Carol Knight John, 76, of Ithaca, died with her family present on June 12, 2016. She attended the University of Pennsylvania, where she received a degree in Occupational Therapy, which she continued to practice and teach throughout her life.

Carol was a hiker, sailor, marathoner, triathlete, gifted teacher, master gardener, and prolific quilter. Whatever she undertook she did with energy, passion, and generosity. She will be remembered with love for operating Wonderful Wheelchairs, a charity which restores and repairs wheelchairs for the needy, and for her commitment to the Tompkins County Quilters Guild.

Carol is survived by husband Jim John; sister Mary Anne Hunter; brother Robert Knight; first husband Jack Harley; children Walter Harley, John Harley, and Rachel Harley Mitchell; grandson Charlie Mitchell; six stepchildren; and many step grandchildren, cousins, nephews, and nieces.

A funeral mass was held at Immaculate Conception Church in Ithaca.

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FINE ART SERVICES

Carolyn Birchenall of Fine Art Services will be at the Peninsula Flea at Heritage Farms July 2, August 6, and September 3 from 10am-4pm. Carolyn will also be at the Hudson Flea, the Dunham Tavern Museum Flea Market and more! Call Carolyn at 330-657-2228 for more information or contact her through carolyn@fineart-services.com.

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SILVER FERN ANNIVERSARY

The Grady Miller Band is coming to the Silver Fern Bed and Breakfast on Sunday, June 12, 2016 in celebration of their one year anniversary.

The celebration is from 4:00PM until 6:00PM with the music beginning at 4:00PM.

Bring your picnic basket/beverage and a blanket to enjoy the music and the afternoon.

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PENINSULA LIBRARY

Peninsula Library Events, please call 330-657-2291 for more information and to register.

The Other Side of the Beatles presented by Bill Brauning, June 27 at 7 p.m. Early in their career, The Beatles became highly influenced by R&B music. The early Beatles albums reflect this influence by their Liverpool versions of great songs like Roll Over Beethoven, Twist and Shout, Long Tall Sally and many more. Join us for an informative evening on the background of the Beatles and their music! Please call to register. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

On your mark get set . . . READ
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Children ages preschool thru 10 are invited to join us on Tuesdays for our summer reading club programs and to turn in their reading coupons!
July 5 - Game Day Outside weather permitting- Sponsored by the Friends of the Library
July 12 - Sam Sapp "Songs from the Woods" - Sponsored by the Friends of the Library
July 19 - Peninsula's Got Talent Show & Pizza Party

Get in the Game . . . READ!
Thursdays at 11 a.m.
Tween Summer Reading Club Programs for Get in the Game Read, continues on Thursday mornings at 11 a.m. This program is for ages 11 and up.
July 7: Peninsula's Lip-Sync Competition
July 14: Book Swap
July 21: End of summer reading club game day and pizza party!

Fly Fishing for Beginners
July 9-10-11 a.m.
Join Jim Sexton, a fly fisherman for over 30 years, who will teach you introductory fly casting. The class is limited to THREE Students, ages 13 and up. Registration is required. Please indicate if you have a fly fishing rod to bring with you. This class will take place outdoors.

Adult Coloring
July 9-10a.m.-1 p.m.
Coloring for Adults (18+) - Join us for an engaging, relaxing and a stress relieving afternoon of coloring! Coloring sheets and pencils will be provided, but feel free to bring your own coloring supplies. Refreshments will be served.

Author Meet & Greet, Book Talk with Local Author, Michael DeBenedictis.
Saturday, July 9, 3-5 p.m.
Join us for a book talk with local NE Ohio (Cuyahoga Falls) poet and fiction short story author, Michael DeBenedictis. He will discuss his books (After the Flight; Beyond and Between the Veil; When Animals and Folklore Run; The Asylum; and Mr. Swan's Poems), his inspirations, and his writing journey, in general. Books will be available for purchase. Reservations are requested.

Ice Cream Social
Sunday, July 10, 2-4 p.m.
The Peninsula Library & the Peninsula Library Foundation invite everyone to join us on Story Book Terrace at the Library for our annual ice cream social. We will have ice cream and music for the whole family! The Rubber City Retreads will be performing their traditional Dixieland Jazz. Join us for an entertaining afternoon of music and ice cream. Ice Cream is donated by Fisher's Cafe.

Peninsula Art Academy 13th Annual Fiber Art Show July 30-August 26
The Peninsula Art Academy's Fiber Cafe Studio is pleased to announce the 13th annual Juried Fiber Arts Show to be held at the Peninsula Library from July 30 through August 26. Artists are invited to enter their work in the show, open to all area fiber artists. Welcoming variety, there will be categories for both functional and non-functional works. Prizes will be awarded. For up to four pieces: $30.00 for non-members and $25.00 for members of the Fiber Cafe/PAA. Entry fee for four or five pieces: $45.00 for non-members and $35.00 for members. (Membership in The Peninsula Fiber Cafe/PAA is $50.00 per year). Jurying will occur on Wednesday, July 27. Notification (if not accepted) will be made by phone after work is juried. Payment may be made to the Peninsula Art Academy (please do not leave payment at the library). You may bring entry fee to Peninsula Art Academy between 11 am and 5 pm, Wed. - Sun., or call to make arrangements, 330-657-2681 or 330-657-2248. You may also send entry form and fee payable to the Peninsula Art Academy, PO Box 171, Peninsula, OH 44264 by July 27. An open house reception will be held from 12-2 p.m. on Saturday, July 30. Hours of the show: Monday-Thursday 9a.m.-7p.m., Friday-Saturday 9a.m.-4p.m.

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MOTHER OF SORROWS PARISH, PENINSULA

Memorial Day has come and gone at Mother of Sorrows Parish, but not without a Mass and then visit to our parish cemetery, Mater Dolorosa (off Route 303 east next Happy Days Visitor Center) for prayers. Looking to Independence Day, Monday, July 4 Mass will be at 8:30am and all are welcome to come and join in praying for our Nation on its 240th birthday. During the summer months the Mass schedule remains the same with the weekend Masses being Saturday at 5pm, Sunday at 8:30am and 11:00am. Weekday Masses are M-T-TH-F at 8:30am. Our website is www.motherofsorrowspeninsula.org where parish contact information can be found, the parish bulletin and more. As always, all are invited and welcome!

Fr. J. Terzano

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PENINSULA ART ACADEMY

Peninsula Art Academy hosts the Peninsula En Plein Air 2016 event. The result of those three days of painting in the village and the park, early in June, is 46 artists creating 67 submissions. The Artists' Reception is being held on Saturday, June 25, 6 to 8 p.m., at the Peninsula Art Academy, 1600 Mill Street (on the way to Terry's). Light fare and beverages will be served. Winners and Honorable Mentions, with three attendant prizes, will be presented around 7:30, and there will be a guests' preference announced, as well. Come see our village and surrounding sites the artists have found to be of high interest. There is some very good art coming from their choices.

Call to artists! Wanted: The Peninsula Art Academy is resuming its popular Artists' Studios Tour. Artists will be on a mapped studio tour of the Peninsula area. Please respond to Carol Adams.(caroladams@en.com.) Date to be arranged.

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WANT ADS AND SERVICES

FOR SALE: Art by Don Getz original acrylic on canvas signed dated, numbered $50 OBO. Set of Sony speakers two front, one center 10" sub-woofer $15. Call 330-338-9211 or 234-281- 1172.

NEED HELP WITH SPRING CHORES?: The Wessel kid team is here to help with all your gardening or odd job needs. Call Jordan Wessel at 330-592-9222.

SPACE FOR LEASE: Unusual 1880's beautifully restored, total quarried stone space - 1800 square feet - Lower level of the Boston Township Hall. $1200 per month plus utilities. Call (330)657-2842

PROJECT FEEDING KIDS: Find the best prices for every essential services, both residential and commercial while helping feed children in the community. We work with top brands, such as Directv, Dish, ATT, Verizion, Sprint, gas, electric, and merchant services. Call Kelly at 330-592-9222.

HOUSE FOR SALE: 3608 Northampton Rd- corner of Steels Corners and Northampton Roads totally redone beautiful three bed one bath vaulted ceilings, call 330-780-1116.

CARPET, AREA RUG AND UPHOLSTERY CLEANING: We're different! Citrus-based organic system using ion-exchange technology. Unbeatable results. Drying times average two hours and no dirt-attracting residue is left behind. 20% discount when you mention this ad. For additional information, questions or to schedule, call Sandy or Jim Sadens at 330-657-2113. clevelandcleanpro.com

NEED A HAND? CALL THE HANDYMAN! Bath resident, Joshua Kastelic 15+ yrs experience Honest, Quality, On-Time 330-840-4351 thehandyman_can@rocketmail.com

PET SITTING IN YOUR HOME: For all your pet sitting needs, contact Precious Pets Sitting Service at 216-701-4181. Providing visits, midday walks, and overnight service since 1997. Rates start $15/day, insured/bonded, Veterinary Technician.

PHOTOGRAPHER: Your photographer neighbor www.KelleyWeitzelPhotography.com For all photography needs.

COMPUTER HELP: Frustrated using your computer/iPad? One-on-one computer/iPad help. Email, documents, spreadsheets, Facebook, apps. Friendly and patient. Meet at library, coffee shop. $10/hr. Ellen 330.208.5447, ellen.computerhelp@gmail.com

FOR RENT: Half acre secure storage area in downtown Peninsula. Call Skip at330-697-5079.

LICKITY-SPLIT: Firewood, tree cutting and wood splitting. Call Scott Ensign at 330-657-2462.

ALEXANDER WATER: 330-923-0014.

CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMING: Award-winning custom picture framing since 1992, with framing consultations at your home or office, delivery and installation. Instruction with social media and marketing. Fine Art Services - Assisting artists, designers, corporate & residential clients in the selection, display and proper framing of art. 330-657-2228

SAWMILL SERVICE: From firewood to tree removal, all the way to decks, porches, & more. We do it all, give me a call! Wells Construction/S & S Sawmill, Seth, (330) 352-0210.

LEGAL SERVICES: Local resident, Heather R. Johnston, is available to provide legal services. Call 330-657-2029.