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BOSTON TOWNSHIP

WEBSITE: Visit our website at www.bostontownship.org to find up-to-date Township information.

BRUSH CHIPPING: Brush chipping for township residents will be the first Monday of each month. Please remember to place your branches at the curb and away from mailboxes. No root balls please.

STANFORD ROAD: The Trustees met with Janet Popielski and Paul Stoehrer of the CVNP to discuss the Park’s sewer project. We were informed that $1,000,000 of stimulus money has been awarded for their base project and an additional $500,000 is needed for the Stanford Road portion. The sewer system will tie together Park facilities in the historic area of the township.

JEDZ: The Trustees are continuing to meet with representatives of Cuyahoga Falls, Stow, and Hudson regarding the JEDZ. One of the stumbling blocks is a request of the Township to agree to a non-existent “master plan” for zoning in the area.

JEDD DISCUSSION: The Trustees asked Mayor Fisher to form a small committee to discuss the possibility of forming a JEDD with the Village. A work session will be held once the committee is formed and the two entities agree to a date.

BICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE: The Bicentennial Committee continues to meet on the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 in the Township meeting room. Anyone wishing to help is invited.



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 Tim Tesmer and Doug Mayer: 330-657-2600, and Zoning inspector, Larry Sulzer: 330-657-2135.

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PENINSULA VILLAGE

May Village Council: Township Trustees Randy Bergdorf and Gerry Ritch and Fiscal Officer JoAnn Noragon, representing Boston Township, attended the Joint Meeting with the Village Council on Monday, May 10. They unanimously approved continuing the one mill funding for the Cemetery Board. This is bringing in $44,900 for funding the cemeteries annually.

Masin Cottrill and John Belluardo of Boy Scout Troop 371 thanked the Mayor and Village Council for their ongoing support and presented them with a plaque of appreciation as well as coffee mugs.

At the May meeting, Council passed the Ordinances to put four to two acre minimum lot size and 200 to 150 foot frontage in R-1 referendums on the November ballot. They discussed putting the Charter Commission on the November ballot as well as an income tax increase. There will be a special meeting to discuss the income tax and JEDD with the township on May 20.

The Water and Sewer Committee will be meeting on May 26 at 7:00 pm at the village hall; the Employee Compensation Committee will be meeting on May 17.

Watch for notices on meetings for other Council Committees at the Village Hall, Terry Lumber, Library, Post Office, Bronson School (and the Quarry this summer).

Regular Meetings:
Planning Commission: June 15, 2010 - 7:00 pm (May meeting is cancelled)
Council Meeting: June 14, 2010 – 7:00 pm
Board of Zoning Appeals: June10, 2010 - 7:00 pm.
Check the Library, Post Office, Village Hall, Terry Lumber or Middle School for other meetings and postings.

Village Hall hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm daily except holidays and weekends.

330-657-2151 – Mayor and administration
330-657-2714 – Clerk Treasurer and Zoning Inspector
330-657-2089 – Service Department
330-657-2995 – Police Department
330-657-2911 – Non-Emergency Police and Fire Dispatch

Pamela S. Burda, Clerk-Treasurer

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MEMORIAL DAY

It’s time again to plan the Memorial Day Parade. Remember for those interested in being in the parade: Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, cheerleaders, Little League teams, other sports teams, or antique cars and tractors you need to call and get your names in the line-up.

The lower back parking lot is reserved for antique cars, school busses and people marching!

Please call Patty Tesmer at 330-657-2064 to have your name or group entered into the line-up. Please remember to leave your dogs at home. Looking forward to another good year.

Patty Tesmer

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PENINSULA GARDEN CLUB

The garden club wishes to remind readers that our bridge box flowers are planted in memory of all loved ones of the community who have passed away.

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AROUND THE COMMUNITY

Last month’s Peninsula Mix article featured a story on Posh Pierogies. We regret the article failed to mention that this business is co-owned by Jennifer Harrah. Jennifer grew up in Boston Township and is a Woodridge graduate. She currently lives in Richfield. Jennifer is the daughter of Joan Harrah.

Please remember to support our local businesses. Kamper City has a wonderful selection of items for the outdoor cook and a big selection of fire rings. Suncrest Garden Center can help you with all of your gardening needs. They have a very knowledgeable staff that will help you find the perfect plant. Daylily season is just around the corner and Heritage Farms has the best selection in northeast Ohio. Doug’s Dinner Bucket provides delicious breakfast and lunch as well as friendly and prompt service. They also do a beautiful job of catering.

Amy Anderson

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GET WELL WISHES

Carl Pollett is back in the hospital. Please keep him and the following in your prayers: Joyce Jeric, Anne Benedict, Tom Rodhe, Sr., Edie Minns, Jean Russell, Larry Shrader, Judy Getz, Jim Lockert, Gloria Ritch, Nancy Sue James Zvara, and Dave Mayer.

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PENINSULA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

The Peninsula United Methodist Church is holding yet another Pierogi Fundraiser. This time we are offering frozen, locally homemade, handmade Pierogies made by “Posh Pierogies” co-owned by Peninsula’s own Autumn Johnston and her partner Jennifer Harrah. You may call the church at 330-657-2567 to request an order form or look for the order forms at the Peninsula Library or place an order on-line at www.poshpierogies.com and use the code: Peninsula510 to make sure that your order benefits the PUMC. The Pierogi Sale is now through May 30, 2010. Pick-up your Pierogies at the church on June 13, 2010 at 12-noon. The PUMC is located at the corner of SR303 and Akron-Peninsula Road, 1575 Main Street. Please consider helping the church by ordering these delicious Pierogies and helping a local business, too.

We would also like to share information of an organization that we think could benefit many. Angelfood Ministries provides bulk, restaurant quality food at reduced prices available once each month. One of their host sites is located in Hudson on SR303 at the Western Reserve Christian Church, though there are other host churches in the surrounding communities. You may go to www.angelfoodministries.com to get more information or again, call us at 330-657-2567 and we would be glad to supply you with the information we have.

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WOODRIDGE SCHOOLS AND THE PARK, A LOVE AFFAIR?

Linda Ocepek, Principal of the Woodridge Middle School, said in a letter to the West Side Leader in the May 6 issue that the Cuyahoga Valley National Park would be highlighted in the school's annual Celebration of Learning May 14.

She also commented that the school is sponsoring an acre in the park's Park Share Program, and that officials of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association would be judging the school's photography contest.

Perhaps next year, Linda, you will consider honoring the 400 families that were forced to leave their homes in our valley to remove the "visual pollution" that the park felt these homes constituted.

The Woodridge School District lost a lot of potential students as a result of the park, not to mention the tax monies it lost when the park took 80 percent of Boston Township's tax base.

The few of us that survive may have to live with the park, but we don't rejoice when our own school district celebrates the park.

Marty and Marilyn Griffith

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UNION CEMETERY

The annual report for the Union Cemetery Association of Boston Township may be obtained by writing P.O. Box 65 Peninsula, OH 44264.

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To the Editors

CHARTER FAILURE SAVED THE VILLAGE,
BUT NOT FOR LONG…

The failure of the Village Charter proposal is a major success for the Village residents. The Charter was just one more example of how far this Council and Mayor will go to acquire absolute power in pursuit of their personal agendas. It appears that we must run for council to be heard in this community.

In recent months a councilperson has been granted special zoning considerations that have been controversial issues for years. Almost a year ago, Ms. Padrutt was cited and given 120 days to vacate her business vehicles from her property. The company’s industrial vehicles are still there and growing - well beyond our zoning limitations. Instead of complying, Ms. Padrutt took legal action against the Village when she was denied her request to build a garage on her downtown residential Village rental property to garage her large company trucks. This legal action against our community, in pursuit of her agendas, has taken us back financially and esthetically.

It’s strange that the Padrutt’s three family rental home in our downtown residential district has no indoor parking for the tenants, but it will have indoor parking for commercial trucks and company employees. She will get what she wants because no one is stopping her. I wonder how Ms. Padrutt would react if her neighbors decided to open a business and proceed to park large commercial trucks in her view and create employee vehicle traffic?

Additionally, the Planning Commission (PC) changed the rental home requirements for three-family dwellings so that Ms. Padrutt’s rental property does not have to meet commercial code requirements. This was another change that was made for the benefit and profit of a Council member.

And if you weren’t paying attention again, the Mayor and his friends on the PC changed the zoning in our historic district to eliminate restrictions on fencing. They completely ignored the fencing proposal written by Councilperson Holody to maintain architectural integrity in our historic district. In its’ place, the PC has approved fencing up to six feet high in the historic district without any restrictions on materials. I guess they want to match the ugly fence we have surrounding Fisher’s Restaurant parking lot in our historic district. It is an insult to the residents and CVNP that the millions of visitors who visit our historic district must view a beat-up chain link fence in the heart of our community. Now everyone can do it.

When this majority council is done spinning this community into pieces for their benefit, we will be left with a mess that will take years to correct – if we can. The Mayor and the Village attorney are good at slipping “emergency” language into legislation to prevent the citizens from making any changes. This is reckless management of our city to the benefit of our council members – not the majority residents.

If the Mayor and Council spent as much time on majority issues as they do on their own personal agendas, our community would have a stellar opportunity to advance into the future with pride and security. The chances of that are diminishing as the Mayor took the Long Range Plan (LRP) away from the people and put it into the hands of a “committee” comprised of Council members who have little regard for a LRP. The LRP is the voice of the people – not the Council.

Take a stance today and remind Council that they represent the residents, not the Council. Attend council and PC meetings whenever possible. If every registered voter attends only one meeting per year, we can draw over 30 attendees per month. Ask a friend to attend a meeting with you this year to keep an eye on your future.

Bob Hrovat

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MAYOR FISHER UNHAPPY WITH THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS

MAYOR FISHER UNHAPPY WITH THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS because the outcome was not to his liking. The people of Peninsula did exercise their right to vote and defeated Issue 23. They did not support the formation of a committee to develop the language for a Charter Government. The Democratic process played out on May 4th much to the dismay of Mayor Fisher. At the Council meeting on May10th, the Village Solicitor and Mayor had language prepared to hold a special election on the issue that would cost the Village from $500 to $2000. Because the deadline was missed, the Issue will reappear on the ballot in November 2010. Take note that placing this issue on the ballot in November will still be an unnecessary financial burden to the Village. Should we turn our electoral process into a game of rock- paper- scissors and go for 2 out of 3 at the expense of our Village?...If the Cavaliers lose by 10 points do they get a do-over game? Mayor Fisher and some members of Council are turning our Village into a political game. The Charter Committee members on the ballot were mostly hand picked by Mayor Fisher. If you are interested in serving on this committee you need to call Pam Burda at the Town hall and submit your name. You cannot be denied. At a minimum there needs to be no less than 15 residents on the ballot for this issue. As a resident of this Village you cannot be denied access to serve on this Committee. Your name will also appear on the ballot as an interested party to be elected by the people. Should a few people in a position of power be able to negate the will of the people by calling for a new election just because they don't agree with the outcome? THE PEOPLE HAVE ALREADY SPOKEN! The democratic process is being overthrown by allowing the minority to rule the majority.

Brenda Nichols, Resident

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THANK-YOU FROM PENINSULA LIBRARY!!

On behalf of our library patrons, staff, board of trustees, friends of the library, and foundation board I would like to thank all those who voted for Issue 16, the Akron-Summit County Library's replacement levy. Even with the slight increase in revenue due to the passage of the replacement levy, the Peninsula Library will still be receiving $134,000 LESS in 2011 than we received in 2008. As the economy improves, we pledge to continue to explore ways to restore our library materials budget and our prior hours of operation.

Randy Bergdorf

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2010 Valley Home Days

Valley Home Days will be held on Saturday, August 14, 2010. If you are interested in participating please contact Pam Schneider at (330) 657-2331 or pam9963@aol.com. Please put Valley Home Days in the subject.

The Valley Home Days 5K Run will begin at 8:00 am at Woodridge Intermediate School. Register with Pam Schneider: $20.00 fee, t-shirts for the first 200 registrants.

Kiddie Carnival: Woodridge Intermediate School from Noon to 3:00. Games, food, and dunk tank.

Street Dance: Mill Street, time TBD. Beer, Entertainment: Weniger & Simon, Satisfiers, and Stumpy Basin Volunteers. Food vendors: local Boy Scouts, Diamond Dogs softball.

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CONDOLENCES

Our condolences to the Lockert family on the May 11th death of Millie Lockert. Millie is survived by her husband Jim and daughter Lia.

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PENINSULA MIX

For the benefit of newcomers to this place, its time to tell again, why the town is called "Peninsula". Next time you go to our library on Riverview, just south of Main Street, stop and take a good look at the stone mural on the wall next to the entrance. It was done by artist and former resident Honore Cooke, and depicts the Cuyahoga River as it ran originally, with twists and turns and nose-like bends. Hence the name Peninsula. On one of those bends, is where the town originally started. Later, when the Ohio Canal came through, in the 1830's, the nose was cut off. Although many of us have a vague idea of the place, down where Terry Lumber is, but it is hard to visualize. This might be a good boy scouts, or garden club project. - - to designate, with visual markers, the exact location of the original peninsula where it all started.

As long as we are on this subject, it is a good place to add that the Cuyahoga River was once the western boundary of the United States of America. If you stand on the bridge over the river, you can see a microcosm of the development of transportation in our country.

Here, from one point, you can see the river, Indian and animal trails, the Ohio Canal bed, the railroad, the Ohio Turnpike Bridge. A half a block west, on Main Street and Riverview, the stucco building with the Spanish tiled roof, was one of the first automobile dealerships in the country.

There is no charge to see the Lincoln exhibit at the GAR Hall (Grand Army of the Republic) in Peninsula, July 3 - 28, at Riverview and Main. This will be open to the public on Wednesdays from 11am - 8pm, and Thursdays through Sundays 11am to 5pm check website www.peninsulahistory.org. Peninsula has the honor of having the only known preserved GAR Hall in the State of Ohio.

Lily Fleder

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May Memories

A resident requested I write about First Communion at Mother of Sorrows this year. Our parish celebrated with six young people as they formally professed their belief in the Real Presence of Christ in the bread and wine that is consecrated at Mass. That means they have come to believe and appreciate, with the help of their parents, family, catechists and fellow parishioners, that when we come to church on Sunday and celebrate the Eucharist (Mass), we celebrate the mystery of Christ's life, death and resurrection until he comes in glory. These young understand how much Jesus loves them and at Mass wants to share His very Self with them. So now prepared, they share fully in the Mass which is a memorial, a sacrifice and a meal.

On May 2, 2010 at the eleven o'clock Sunday morning Mass, Joshua Fleming, Elizabeth Howard, Devan Kavalchek, Benjamin Lahoski. Sadie Mrakuzic, Asha Noel processed into church (girls wearing veils and beautiful traditional white communion dresses, the boys in their handsome suits and ties). Relatives and friends joined the usual Sunday congregation to celebrate this special Faith event. Some would say the children looked like angels or young brides or grooms....bringing back memories of their own first communion at Mother of Sorrows years ago. In fact the children of this First Communion class can find among their family and relatives generations who do share the day's memory. What makes the day so special, so memorable, and shared by generations? Is it a sunny day in May, the fine clothes worn, the Sunday worship with parents, brother, sisters, relatives, neighbors, friends, parishioners, special hymns, prayers, receiving the bread and wine, receiving first, not having to wait until old enough....receiving not Bread and Wine...but Jesus Himself? Yes, that is what is special and never to be forgotten. It was not even a party later but that there was a special day when Jesus made me His tabernacle for a few moments and that could happen again anytime my heart was ready when to Mass went I to celebrate with other believers the Mystery of Faith.

Fr. John Terzano

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WANT ADS

IN HOME COMPUTER REPAIR: Computer upgrade, repair, modem installs, and Home network installations. (In home service available). Market your business we can develop you web page with custom applications. See www.MediaMogulsWeb.com for more details.

COMMERCIAL/OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE: Beautiful and spacious 1115 sq.ft. office space available for lease in the upper level of the Boston Township Hall (1887 Schoolhouse). For additional information or an appointment, call 330-657-2842 (please leave a message and you will be contacted).

FREE: Antique typewriter desk. Truck bed liner for a Chevrolet 6 ft. bed never used. Please call (330) 657-2331.

PROPERTY AND FREE STANDING BUILDING FOR SALE: 4,000 Square Ft. Freestanding Building. Zoned Industrial with Flexible Permit Use. Metal Construction. Two (2) 10' x 14' Doors. 1.58 Acres. 3 Phase Electric. Gas Heat. Partially Securred Yard. 6 in. Concrete Floors. Proximity to: CVNP, Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Depot, Ohio and Erie Canal Lock 29, Towpath Trail, Art Galleries and Shops, Peninsula Art Acedemy, BMBW Ski Resorts, Brandywine Golf Course, and many other attractions. Call 330.697.5079

FOR SALE: Mobile home in Hudson Estates. Hudson Schools. Three bedrooms with 1˝ bathrooms, 2002. Reduced to $15,500.Call Celeste at Remax 330-867-6587.

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

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SERVICES

LICENSED ELECTRICIAN: Peninsula Resident offers high quality electrical work with a discount to Peninsula residents. Call Steve at 330-310-1061 www.missionelectricohio.com

PLYMOUTH MEMORIAL: Cemetery markers and monuments. Located at 5095 Akron-Cleveland Road. Call 330-650-1545.

WEDDING AND PARTY HELP: Are you planning a party or wedding? If so I can help! I can take care of as much or as little as you would like. Fees are based upon what is needed. References and pictures available. Emily Holody 330-256-6641

Q-BALL WELDING & SONS: We will take care of all your fabrications and welding needs. Jeff Plymire 330-618-4255.

STONE AND BRICK PATIOS AND WALKWAYS: Local and reliable. Please call for more information and quotes. Jason Mays 330-714-5387.

EXCAVATION WORK: 25 years exp. Utility installation, repair and upgrades. Landscaping, hardscapes and concrete. Foundation installation and repairs, etc. Booth Excavating 330-573-8875/330-657-2244. YARD REFUSE

BIG FRANK’S STUMP GRINDING SERVICE: Prompt service, free onsite estimates, seven days a week. Portable unit fits through a 36” opening. Call Frank Grezlik at 330-281-1280.

TREE/WOOD REMOVAL: If you have a tree to take down or wood to get rid of (no rotten wood) please give me a call. I need firewood. Call Matt at 330-657-2138.

VALLEY ROOF REPAIR & HOME MAINTENANCE: Bonded and insured. No job too small. Call Rick at 330-322-7996.

CHAIR REPAIR: including cane, rush and splint seat weaving. 35 years experience. Call David Shankland at 330-467-6772.

ROSARIES: Beautiful handmade one-of-a-kind rosaries. Handcast centers and crucifixes. Colors are the shopper’s choice. Great gifts for Christmas, Baptisms, birthdays, First Communion and Confirmations. Some rosaries are on display at the Peninsula Art Academy. Call Mary Anne at MAD Creations, 657-2085.

JEWELRY AND PENINSULA T-SHIRTS: Contact Sara Padrutt at sbpdesign@hotmail.com or visit dogwooddesign@etsy.com.

THE NEEDLEWORKER: Creating tomorrow’s heirlooms with needle and thread. Reproduction and original samplers stitched from your pattern or mine. Over twenty years stitching experience. Private lessons also available, Call Susan Black at 330-922-0988.

TREE TRIMMING: No job too small. Call Tom Godlewski 330-650-9678.

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

CUSTOM RESTORATION: Custom wood trim, plaster and drywall repair, sash, door and hardware, century home restoration. Call Dan Torowski at 330-659-0055

VILLAGE HANDY: Remodeling, carpentry, tile, general plumbing & electrical. Call Buddy Milhoan at 657-2699.

OUTDOOR STORAGE AND PARKING: Affordable, secure, and convenient for boats, recreational vehicles and automobiles now available at the Virginia Motel. Call today 330-342-0864.

SILHOUETTES: Children’s silhouettes from your photos or mine $15.00. Black paper cut on white background that fits an 8x10 frame. Samples available. Call Lois Unger at 657-

2385.

HOME CARE SERVICES: Providing trusted, reliable, affordable, courteous home care service for elderly. Bonded and insured. Richard Pivovar at 330-668-1051.

PLASTERING AND DRYWALL: Artistic Finish & Design Co. Plaster and drywall repair specialist with over thirty years experience. Free estimates, reasonable prices, bonded and insured. No job too small. Call Maxx at 330-626-1669.