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MEMORIAL DAY CHANGES

The Memorial Day parade is scheduled for May 29, 2023. If you have an old vehicle, we would like to talk to you about participating. You MUST call Jerry Ritch at 330-657-2015 for instructions.

Each year we mention veterans living in our community. If you are a veteran and would like to participate, please call Jerry Ritch and give him your name, branch of service, and war in which you may have served. 330-657-2015.

On May 29 at 9:00AM in the Township`s service garage Valley Fire will be providing doughnuts and coffee.

There will be a brief service at the Memorial Grove at the Peninsula Library at 10:00AM. This service commemorates the service of former staff, board members, and friends of the Peninsula Library who have passed away.

We expect the band to arrive around 11:00AM. From here the parade goes up to Cedar Grove Cemetery for a short service.

We have made some changes this year. For the Boston part of the parade our new start location will be on Riverview Road at the south end of Boston Mills Ski Area. We are using the two driveways at the south end of their parking lot. There will be hot dogs, water, lemonade, and bakery for all. After a brief rest the parade will continue down Riverview Road to Boston Mills to Main Street ending at the Boston Cemetery for another brief service.

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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. Meetings are not covered by the West Side Leader.

Peninsula Police: The trustees have received a few questions regarding the Peninsula Police Department. Some township residents received letters announcing the village`s new traffic control devices. Please note that those devices will not be in operation in Boston Township. The letter was sent simply as a courtesy as many township residents traverse the village. Also, membership in the recently formed Peninsula Police Association is open to current and retiring police officers and previous and current village elected officials. Township officials are not eligible for membership.

Akron-Cleveland Road: The Summit County Engineer`s Office has stated that the Akron-Cleveland Road improvement project will begin around May 1st. The project is slated to cost $875,000 with $700,000 coming from federal funds. Two-way traffic is to be maintained at all times.

Wetmore Road: Due to the lack of residents and the condition of the roadway, the trustees have asked the Summit County Engineer`s Office to conduct a review of Wetmore Road. The trustees have been receiving many communications from residents of Haas Road in Cuyahoga Falls. To date, the only action that has been taken is to ask the county for this review.

Brush Pick-up: Brush pick-up commences the first Monday in May and continues through October. Place cut ends toward the curb. Please no dirt, or dirt balls, and no foreign material such as lumber, nails, or barbed wire. For more information, please call the Road Department at (330) 657-2600.

Zoning Updates: The Zoning Commission is continuing to review the provisions in the zoning resolution regarding Home Occupations.

Cemetery Meeting: The township trustees are to be invited to the May meeting of Peninsula Village Council for the annual discussion of funding to maintain both Cedar Grove and Boston cemeteries through the joint Union Cemetery Association.

Akron-Cleveland Road Water Service: Through the Joint Economic Development District (JEDD) Agreement between Cuyahoga Falls and Boston Township, Cuyahoga Falls extended its water system along Akron-Cleveland Road to a point near Sunbelt Rentals. Guidance and cost estimates are now available for property owners in the vicinity to connect to the new water line. Please contact Boston Township Trustee Bill Clifton for additional information if you are interested in connecting to the water line. He can be contacted at 330-657-4032 or at b.clifton@bostontownship.org.

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 Bill Clifton: 330–657–4032. Fiscal Officer: Pam Schneider at 330–657–2059; Road Department: Dave Krusinski at 330–657–2600; and Zoning: Mike Anderson at 234–900–9145.

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PENINSULA VILLAGE

Village Council met in person for the Regular Council session on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at The Village Town Hall.

Council passed the March 14, 2023 Regular Council Meeting Minutes.

Council approved Resolution No. 04-2023 A resolution adopting of Rules of Council.

Council approved Ordinance No. 06-2023 An ordinance amending chapter 1109 and establishing section 1141.40 of the Village Zoning Code relating to land use tables and drive thru and drive-up facilities, walkup windows, and curbside pickup.

Council approved Ordinance No. 07-2023 an emergency ordinance amending codified ordinance chapter 319 and entitled officer-operated traffic law enforcement devices.

Council approved the purchase of a new Mack truck custom built for the Service Department at a cost of $165,608. The truck is scheduled to be completed and delivered in July.

There is a job opening for a seasonal employee to assist the Service Department. The individual must possess the following: valid driver`s license, be self-motivated, snowplow experience preferred, perform manual labor and able to lift fifty pounds, mechanically inclined and able to operate power tools, and able to work a flexible schedule of twenty to forty hours a week based on seasonal needs and work overtime for events or call in. Starting pay $18.00 per hour. If interested, send resume to admin@villageofpeninsula-oh.gov or call 330-657-2151 and speak with Nancy.

Brush pickup is the first Monday of the month beginning May 1. If Monday is a holiday, then pickup will be Tuesday.

Summit County Public Health mandates properties served by a sewage treatment system and/or private water system are subject to a Building and Zoning Evaluation Application through their department. You must have SCPH approval before applying for Village permits. For more information, please visit www.scph.org or call 330-926-5600.

If you are utilizing your property for short-term rentals, please review Chapter 741, Short-Term Rental Regulations, and remit a completed Short-Term Rental Certificate Application to the Village. All Short-Term Rental related forms can be found on the Village website under the ZONING tab.

Reminder to our residents, it is illegal to discard any debris, including, but not limited to, grass clippings, leaves, litter or any unsightly or unsanitary material into the roadway to maintain public health and safety, it is your responsibility to keep your sidewalks, ditches, and driveway culverts clear. This also includes snow.

If you are planning to remodel your home, new roof, install a fence or retaining wall you will need a zoning permit. Please call 330-657-2151 for more information.

Residents are encouraged to visit the Village website at www.villageofpeninsula-oh.gov and go to the Wastewater tab to get the latest sewer and water news along with meeting dates.

Summit County Public Health mandates properties served by a sewage treatment system and/or private water system are subject to a Building and Zoning Evaluation Application

Upcoming Meetings:
Planning Commission April 24, 2023 at 7:00PM at the Village Hall.
Council Meeting Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 7:00PM at the Village Hall.

Contact Phone Numbers:
Administrative Office 330-657-2151
Non-Emergency Police & Fire 330-657-2911

Check the Website: www.villageofpeninsula-oh.gov

Nancy Holdsworth, Administrative Assistant

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CHANGES AT THE PENINSULA POST OFFICE

Many of you may have noticed the missing bulletin board at the Peninsula Post Office. Community organizations used this to publicize events in our community. The removal was NOT done on the local level.

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VALLEY FIRE ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST

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PENINSULA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Our thanks to all who planned and participated in the Easter Egg Hunt on April 8. What fun it was to have so many kids laughing, sharing eggs and playing in the church yard!

It was wonderful to celebrate Palm Sunday again with our neighbors at Mother of Sorrows for the blessing of the palms and sharing of the Scripture message.

Also, a joy to share a community Sunrise Service on Easter Sunday morning at Pine Hollow on Quick Road with a beautiful sunrise for all to view!

We invite you to join us for Sunday Services at 10:00AM both in-person and via Zoom. The Zoom meeting ID is 734 940 8017 and the password is Pumc1575.

Wishing all a blessed and happy Easter season!

Check our website (PeninsulaUMC.org/upcoming-events/) for updates and the most recent information.

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REVERSE RAFFLE
SAVE THE DATE!

Valley Fire Association and Peninsula Police Association will be having their First Reverse Raffle on Saturday, September 16, 2023. Mark your calendars for a night of fun and a chance to WIN great prizes. More info to follow. If you would like to be a sponsor or donate any items to be raffled, please contact Pam Schneider 330-592-2707 or pam9963@aol.com or Nick Sternad at Valley Fire. We look forward to seeing you there!!

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PENINSULA MIX

Spring is my favorite time of the year. All of the flowering bulbs, Lily of the Valley, and of course, Dogwoods and Redbuds. It is also a time to remember Ralph Reinhart, Sr. who, for many years, gave away Dogwood seedlings to all of the school children in our community. Mr. Reinhart switched to Redbuds when a blight made it difficult to obtain Dogwoods. If you see a Redbud with a big thick trunk, odds are it was one given out by Sr.

After a COVID break and construction of new ski lifts, the Boston Mills Artfest will be returning. The Artfest will be held June 23 to June 25 and June 30 to July 2. Tickets are $10 advance and $12 at the door. For further information visit www.bmbw.com.

I hope you all saw the wonderful article written by Beacon Journal writer, Mark Price, on Pierogies of Cleveland located in the plaza at the corner of Brecksville Road and Route 303 in Richfield. Mark and his wife Susie recently visited the restaurant and he wrote about their experience. Pierogies of Cleveland is owned by our own Jennifer Harrah. If you read the online version her daughter Lexi Figuero is interviewed.

Shelf Life Books, located at 2115 Front Street Suite 1, Cuyahoga Falls will hold their Second Local Lit Fest on April 29, 2023 at the pavilion on Front Street in Cuyahoga Falls from 11:00AM until 3:00PM. There will be many local authors signing books, including my favorite, Michael Gersche. Michael is the author of The Magic of Life a compelling story of how impaired driving changed his life, starting with the death of his mother when he was an infant. I met Michael when I was employed by the Stow Municipal Court and he was one of the presenters in their substance abuse program.

Danielle, owner of Shelf Life Books is a Peninsula Library patron and may be reached at Danielle@ShelfLifeBookstore.com (234)277-2437.

Amy Anderson

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LOCK 29 PARKING LOT CLOSED

For the duration of 2023 the overflow parking lot at Lock 29 will be closed. This is necessary for the operation of the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railway.

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FIRST ENERGY

Several weeks ago Beacon Journal writer Betty Lin-Fisher wrote a story about customers who are buying electricity directly from FirstEnergy Corporation on how they will see their rates pretty much double starting in June, unless they choose a separate provider or are in a government bulk-buying group.

Part of our community has NOPEC, a government buying group. Some Peninsula residents received letters stating they will be part of NOPEC unless they opt out.

The two articles Betty wrote are available on the Beacon website. She also has comparison information for gas and electric.

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POSITIVELY PENINSULA

It`s been a year since our mayor asked people to "get involved` in regards to solving our issue with the EPA. Our group, with the help of many voices, has made slow and steady progress getting answers to some of the questions posed by residents.

We will be posting details of our most recent communications from our County Executive`s office which confirms two very noteworthy pieces of information: 1) The county is offering financial assistance for the creation of a Master Plan for the village in collaboration with neighboring organizations. 2) The letter also validated ARPA funds can be used for options besides a centralized sewer. We are awaiting clarification on a couple of the open action items from our February meeting as we feel the final information is vital for our village to make an informed decision on centralized sewer. You can also see on our blog the concerning responses from council on recent questions and their lack of interest in creating a balanced committee to assist with the wastewater efforts. We feel a structure more inclusive to residents and other voices on council will result in an outcome that reflects the needs of our community. Today we have one council member stewarding all information and very little information and/or discussion in public forums. It doesn`t seem appropriate for a topic that will forever change our village.

If you are concerned about the things you are learning (or not learning), we urge you to take action and communicate with our council. Attend public meetings, reach out to your council members directly (email), and participate in community events.

Share your opinions and ideas on issues that are important to you, and be willing to listen to the perspectives of others. Our intention is constructive dialogue and openness, because together we can achieve more positive outcomes. This will be vitally important as the village develops a Master Plan to guide the evolution of our community. Community input is essential to ensuring that the Master Plan reflects the values, aspirations, and needs of the community, let`s get in the habit now. Again, to find our blog – search Positively Peninsula blogspot. You can also email Positivelypensinsula@gmail.com to share your views.

Amy Frank-Hensley 440 552-3944

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PENINSULA LIBRARY

Peninsula Library Programs, www.peninsulalibrary.org, 330-657-2291. Reservations are requested for these programs, please call the library to sign up!

The Friends of the Library Bizarre Bazaar Table is back through June 13. Stop by and shop the Table where you name your price

Meet local author, Les Roberts on May 11, 2023 at 6:30PM. Meet mystery author Les Roberts and hear him describe his writing process and inspiration for his mystery books. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Roberts has just published his 33rd title and has written for television and film and is currently a film and literary critic. He is past president of both the Private Eye Writers of America and the American Crime Writer`s League. He has been a professional actor, a singer, a jazz musician, and a teacher. In 2003, he received the Sherwood Anderson Literary Award.

The D-Day Invasion at Normandy Beach- Operation Overlord and What It Means Now Part 2: Keeping Our History Alive Presented by Dr. Gary C. Domanick at the Boston Township Hall, 1775 Main Street. Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 1:00PM to 2:30PM. The D-Day Invasion was the largest and most complex invasion ever by land, air and sea. Dr. Domanick will follow the direction of our troops after landing on the north coast of France to the Battle of the Bulge. He will share maps, pictures, books and artifacts.

Summer Reading Club 2023
The theme for Summer Reading club 2023 is All Together Now – Kindness/Friendship/Unity. We will celebrate this at the Peninsula Library through reading and programs. There will be reading challenges and prizes for all ages! There will be programs for preschool to age 11 on Tuesday at 10:30AM beginning June 6 and for ages 12 and up on Thursdays at 11:00AM beginning June 8. The adults will have reading challenges to complete for grand prizes.

Save these dates!
Tuesday, May 30, 2023—Registration Day

Tuesdays at 10:30AM preschool to age 11
      June 6, 13, 20, and 27
      July 11 and 18

Thursdays at 11:00AM ages 12 and up
      June 8, 15, 22, and 29
      July 6, 13 and 20

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THE QUARRY

Summer is just around the corner, and the all-volunteer board feels close to finalizing a lease for another season swimming in the soothing green waters of The Quarry! We will be cleaning up The Quarry every Saturday and Sunday until our projected opening day of Friday June 2, 2023.

Now hiring lifeguards and daytime managers. Interested in becoming a lifeguard? Contact us and The Quarry will sponsor your training in return for employment at the best swimming hole in Northeast Ohio! Check our Facebook Meta page for all of our most recent happenings!

Contact us at
Thepeninsulaquarry@gmail.com

Follow us at
https://www.facebook.com/thepeninsulaquarry.

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DOES THE CUYAHOGA VALLEY NATIONAL PARK HAVE A CLONE? PART ONE

In 1986, when I was with the Cuyahoga Valley Homeowners and Residents Association, I had a call from Jerry Vasbinder.

Jerry lived in Stevenson, Washington, near the Columbia River. He called me because the National Park Service was proposing to establish a new national scenic area in the Columbia Gorge area, and the park service was using our Cuyahoga Valley National Park as a great example of what their area could become.

Jerry had lived in our area, and was familiar with our homeowners association. He then asked me what our residents thought of what the park service was doing in our area. I filled Jerry in on the inconsistencies of what they promised versus what they did. These inconsistencies included their estimate that only 26 to 30 homes would need to be acquired, mainly along the river.

They actually acquired more than 400 homes that were spread all over the park.

They also said that scenic easements would be used in place of acquisition. By agreeing to a scenic easement, the owner could retain title to his property.

The reality was that very few scenic easements were entered into in the early stages of the park.

As I remember, Congressman John Seiberling, the architect of the park received one of the first scenic easements for his home in Bath on Martin Road. Mr. Seiberling said later that his political office had nothing to do with that.

Marty Griffith

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OUR GIFT TO YOU!

A few years ago, the Peninsula Home and Garden Club decided to expand our beautification efforts beyond the Village Main Street bridge flowers. Under the creative talent of members Cathy Anson and Amy Frank-Hensley the club decided to tackle a refurbish of the village trash bins scattered throughout the downtown. In the Fall of 2021, we gifted our first mosaic refurbished trash bin back to the community. This beautiful, colorful mosaic bin is located on the south side of Route 303 just east of the railroad tracks.

The mosaic project was so fun and so well received that in 2022, we tackled our second old brown trash bin. This second bin was completed by Cathy Anson, Amy Frank-Hensley, Nancy Barnett and Dee Holody, each completing one side with their own flower theme and design. The four themes are: Crocuses in Snow, Cone Flower Power, Blooming Happiness, and Here comes the Sun.

You can find our second mosaic project on the north side of 303, just east of the tracks near Century Cycles. Look closely, you just might find the hidden lady bug or the river rock with a message.

Enjoy our gift to YOU, our community.


Amy Frank-Hensley, Nancy Barnett, Cathy Anson, and Dee Holody

The Garden Club is open to all area women. Enjoy the friendship, talent, and service work as we celebrate the beauty of flowers and the joy of community. Interested in joining? Contact Norma Preneta at 330-657-2518.

The Peninsula Home and Garden Club

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THE PENINSULA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Ramp Up is April 29 from 11:00AM to 4:00PM rain or shine. There will be food vendors, artisans, music, special walks, and presentations. All will be outlined in the schedule for the day. The event is free and parking available at GAR Hall south lot, Boston Township Hall, General Die Casters around the turn of North Locust Street, the asphalt lot at end of Locust Street, Riverview Court lot, Lock 29, and Peninsula Village Antiques. If it should be raining, Boston Township Hall is available for eating food you purchase. Be sure and check out our local businesses as well.

Timed events include: Don King from 11:00AM to 12:30PM at Boston Township Hall presenting a talk on Wild Spring Edibles, Ranger Rebecca Jones 11:00AM to Noon a Wildflower Walk leaving from Trail Mix, Barb Gedeon 1:30PM to 2:30PM a History of Old Barns still in Peninsula and new barns made to look like old. The walk leaves from the Boston Township Hall and goes to bridge on Route 303, Don King from 1:30PM to 3:00PM will give a Plant identification walk leaving from Trail Mix, Jon Mosey will perform on his guitar at the River Light Gallery from 1:00PM to 2:00PM, and Sarah Finan will perform on her fiddle/violin at Purplebrown farm store from 3:00PM to 4:00PM.

A Welcome Box was delivered to Ashley Litalien and family on Boston Mills Road.

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PLASTIC COLLECTION

A special thanks to all who are collecting clean plastic and dropping it off at Terry Lumber, Peninsula Library, or Peninsula Trail Mix. Our first bench, from NexTre is in place at the south-west corner of Route 303 and Locust. The second one is on order and will be placed at Cedar Grove Cemetery. The program only includes two benches a year, but the plastic will continue to be collected. We will apply again in September and hopefully will already have the 500 pounds needed.

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CONDOLENCES


Former Peninsula resident Joan Flory passed away March 27, 2023. She was an avid quilter and a friend to many in our community. Joan was preceded in death by her husband, Ten and is survived by daughters; Robin Weidner, and Kristina Edleman, and grandchildren, Tyler Weidner, Jack Weidner, Merrill Edleman, and Clara Edleman.

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Township resident Shirley Irvin passed away April 5, 2023 at the age of 89. She was a nurse and very involved with Redeemer Church. Shirley is survived by her husband, John; her children, Marilyn Ruff (Don), Craig Becker-Irvin (Gabe), John Irvin, and Donna Benabou (Raphael); grandchildren, Ryan, Lauren, Zachary, Shawn, Danielle, Joshua, and Leah; and her great-grandchildren, Jayden, John, Riley, and Noah.

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Boston Township resident Nancy Orahoske, passed away April 5, 2023 at the age of 62. Nancy worked in many areas of our community. She was a former mayor`s court clerk in Peninsula and fiscal office for Valley Fire District. Her most recent employment was at Stow Municipal Court where she worked in the clerk`s office, intake in the probation department, and then in the scheduling department. Nancy was a member of the Peninsula United Methodist Church.

Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Joe, who passed away in 2016. She is survived by her children; Jason and Sarah, granddaughter Claire, and brother Alan Simpson.

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Condolences to Lynn Slenn and her family. Lynn`s mother, Kerry Shusta passed away April 6, 2023 at the age of 94. Mrs. Shusta was preceded in death by her husband Eugene. She is survived by her duaghter Lynn and her son Gene, grandmother of David Slenn, Ursula Fiala, and Ricky Slenn.

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HELP NEEDED

Bookkeeping Position Available- Looking for a full time or part time bookkeeper. Experience preferred. Please send resume to denise@peninsulahistory.org

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SERVICES

ALEXANDER WATER: 330-923-0014.

FOR SALE: Handwoven cotton dish towels from Boston Township weaver Joanne Noragon. Towels are all cotton, machine wash and dry. Size 17"x22". To order: EverythingOldisNewAgain.shop.

TREE TRIMMING: Tree trimming, storm clean-up, general clean-up. Call Tom the Tree Guy at 330-760-4105.

SONSHINE CLEANING SERVICE: Residential (including Apartments), Commercial, Offices, Floors, Walls, Windows, Bathrooms, etc. $10 off first cleaning and $10 off for every referral that uses us. Three hour minimum please. Please contact Claudia Norris at (440) 915-9957. Local references available.

LICENSED ELECTRICIAN- Peninsula resident. Great rates/Quick service. Call Steve at 330-310-1061. Ohio license #El22934.
YCN Rating 5 Star. Very good work, timely and good communications during the job.

REAL ESTATE SERVICES: Your hometown Real Estate agent, looking to buy or sell your home call us. Sylvia Tonhaeuser/ Robin Shrader Remax Trends 330-329-1851. No one knows Peninsula or Boston Township better.

PROJECT FEEDING KIDS: Find the best prices for every essential service, both residential and commercial while helping feed children in the community. We work with top brands, such as DirecTv, Dish, AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, gas, electric, and merchant services. Call Kelly at 330-203- 9713.

NEED A HAND? CALL THE HANDYMAN! Bath resident, Joshua Kastelic 15+ years experience. Honest, Quality, On-Time 330-289-8181 thehandyman_can@rocketmail.com
YCN reader rating of 5, reporter has used this service multiple times.

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.

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.
YCN reader rating of 5, reporter very pleased with services.

FOR SALE: Contemporary Furniture. Handmade in Boston Township. Bar Stools, Counter Stools, Side Tables, Coffee Tables, and more. Joe Griffith. (330) 701-9819. Visit www.bluedogmodern.com. Email joe@bluedogmodern.com or call 330-701-9819.

DOG TRAINING/SERVICES: Whether you need help training your dog or help getting your dog out while you`re away, call Tim Dent 4 Dogs, LLC (330) 212–1181 or email timdent4dogs@gmail.com. Reasonable rates.
YCN reader rating of 5.