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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.

ROAD DEPARTMENT: Please welcome Ron Adams, our new road superintendent. Ron is replacing Tim Tesmer who is retiring at the end of the year.

ZONING: We have an open position on our zoning board as well as an alternate position. If you are interested please contact one of the trustees.

WITH THANKS: to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sergi for their Share-A-Christmas donation.

MEETING LOCATION CHANGE: the Peninsula Library will be temporarily housed in our meeting room for the month of January while they undergo some renovations. All of our trustee, zoning, and cemetery meetings will be in the brick building.

REMEMBERING: John Lahoski: December 19, 2005.

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 Tim Tesmer and Doug Mayer: 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 December 14, 2015.

The Mayor reported that the Board of Zoning Appeals held a public hearing on December 10, 2015 to hear a variance request for the allowance of a side yard setback relief less than stated in zoning code within article IV Schedule of Regulations, to align addition with existing house structure for the property located at 1657 Stine Road, Peninsula, Ohio 44264. The Board approved the variance request with a unanimous vote.

Ms. Schneider recognized Brian Schall for serving as Councilman for the past 4 years. Council thanked Mr. Schall for his service to the Community.

LEGISLATION:

RESOLUTION 28-2015: A resolution to authorize the Village of Peninsula (“Village”), through the mayor, to enter into a contract with the Summit County Public Defender’s Commission– passed unanimously.

RESOLUTION 29-2015: A resolution establishing a discretionary holiday bonus program for all full time and part time employees within the Village of Peninsula – passed unanimously.

RESOLUTION 30-2015: A resolution to authorize the Village of Peninsula (“Village”) through the mayor and/or fiscal officer to enter into an agreement with Boston Township for the purchase of road salt– passed unanimously.

ORDINANCE 9-2015: An ordinance establishing a temporary budget for the Village of Peninsula, Ohio in the year 2016– passed unanimously.

ORDINANCE 10-2015: An ordinance to create a parking violations bureau within the Village of Peninsula, Ohio – passed unanimously.

ORDINANCE 11-2015: An ordinance to amend section 2© (35) (b)(ii) and (iii) of ordinance 311-1988 of the codified ordinances of the Village of Peninsula, Ohio regarding municipal income tax– passed unanimously.

Upcoming Meetings:
Planning Commission and the Wastewater Advisory Committee will NOT be meeting in December. Both groups will reconvene in January, please check www.villageofpeninsula-oh.gov for dates and times.
January 12, 2016 Regular Council Meeting at 7:00 pm
January 14, 2015 Board of Zoning Appeals at 7:00 pm

Contact Phone Numbers:
Non-emergency Police and Fire Department: 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 Valley Fire Station for postings.

John D. Steigel, Fiscal Officer

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NEW ISO CLASSIFICATION FOR VALLEY FIRE DISTRICT

The ISO (Insurance Service Office) Group has re-evaluated the Valley Fire District Serving Boston Township, Peninsula Village, and Boston Heights Village, effective November 30, 2015. Public Protection Classification (PPC) analysis of the structural fire suppression delivery system in each community. Fifty percent of the rating is fire department, forty percent is if water hydrants are in the area, and ten percent is dispatching.

Boston Township / Peninsula Village: The old rating is 6/8B and the new rating is 5/5Y.

Boston Heights Village: The old rating 6/9 and the new rating is 4/4Y.

The split classification is because portions of our communities are without hydrants.

Split Classifications: Example: 5/5Y - the first number is the class that applies to properties within five road miles of the responding station and within 1,000 feet of a hydrant. The second number is the class that applies to properties within five road miles of a fire station, but beyond 1,000 feet of a hydrant.

Contact your Insurance carrier and let them know of the new classification.

These lower ratings are a direct result of our shared services of the fire departments, staffing levels, and training standards.

Charlie Riedel, Chief, Valley Fire District

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CONGRATULATIONS TIM

Since 1982 Tim Tesmer has served on the Township’s road department. He will be retiring the end of this year. Please join us on Saturday, January 23, 2016 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at the Boston Township Hall as we celebrate his retirement.

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PENINSULA FOUNDATION

Upcoming Small Hall Concerts at the G.A.R. Hall include:

Thursday, December 31: New Year’s Eve Bash with Brent Kirby, 8:00pm Thursday, January 7: Roger Hoover’s Pastures of Plenty, 8:00pm Saturday, January 9: Mo Mojo, 8:00pm Saturday, January 23: Marti Jones & Don Dixon, 8:00pm

Call 330-657-2528 or visit peninsulahistory.org for times and ticket information!

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SEASON`S GREETINGS FROM MOTHER OF SORROWS PARISH COMMUNITY

On behalf of the people of the parish, greetings and best wishes are offered to all the readers of the YCN. In the midst of the cold and dark of winter will come a most special time of the year where nothing can hinder the warmth and light to be found in all who are open to the gift of hope and love that come with the days of the Christmas Season. Whether our thoughts are religious or secular or both, the joy of this season can be bright by the belief we share. Best of the Season to all! In anticipation you are invited mark your calendars and share in the services scheduled:

The Nativity of the Lord Christmas Eve: 4:00pm, 6:00pm, Midnight, Christmas Day: 8:30am and 11:00am

Feast of the Holy Family Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Dec. 26 at 5pm; Dec. 27 at 8:30am and 11am

New Year’s Eve at 4pm and 6pm

New Year’s Day at 8:30am and 11am

Feast of the Epiphany Feast of the Baptism of the Lord Jan.2 at 5pm; Jan. 3 at 8:30am and 11am ,Jan. 9 at 5pm; Jan. 10 at 8:30am and 11am

Father John Terzano

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APPRECIATIVE

All is gift! There are so many types of gifts. Some are mailed to us, handed to us. Some come wrapped in beautiful paper or in a bag overflowing with white or many colored tissue paper. It may come as a gift card or in the form of a check or as currency. It might take the form of a letter, greeting card, texted message, email, tweet, phone call or some other form of modern technology. All of life is a gift. Consider, as in many other situations of being the one to whom such attention is shown, being appreciative is the most gracious and best response! May this be a gift that adds to the joy and peace all hope to share and receive.

Father John Terzano

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COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

Our first attempt at a Christmas Bazaar was very successful and over $400 will be turned over to the Boston Township Hall Committee. It was nice to have so many local vendors participate. Many of you will remember the art work used on all publicity was the same used over thirty-five years ago for the Peninsula Country Bazaar that was designed by Marilyn Griffith.

Many thanks are in order. Wayne and Nina Alvis provided guidance from their years of experience. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Special thanks to Wayne for constructing our new sign. Thank you to Carolyn Birchenall of Fine Art Services, Anne Matusz at the Peninsula Library, and Lynn Dowling at Yellow Creek Trading for help with publicity. Karen James from the Peninsula Foundation provided guidance from her experiences at the GAR Hall. Doug Mayer helped with sign placement and assisted vendors as needed. Gloria Ritch helped with raffle ticket sales. Many thanks to my daughter, Gretchen Gallimore and daughter-in-law, Franca Hendryx for devoting the entire day to whatever needed done. Lastly, thank you to my husband, Tom Germain. No matter what I have come up with as my next “project” Tom is always there with unconditional support.

We have reserved the hall again next year and hope to see you on December 3. 2016.

Amy Anderson, Boston Township Trustee

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SHARE-A-CHRISTMAS THANKS

Food collection this year began with a slow start causing one of us to remark that we were going to have two cans of food in each box. We put the word out and in true Boston/Peninsula style everyone came together to help. This ended up being our biggest collection year in the eighteen years we have been sponsoring this event. Thank you.

Our gratitude to the following for monetary donations: Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sergi, Elements Gallery, Lida and Tony Brandt, Jim Christ and Western Reserve Racing, Bob and Shoshana Wodzisz, Jennifer Pozz and Keith Dotson, Tom Faean, Jr. and the Woodridge High School Student Government.

Allstate Helping Hands Team provided gift and gift cards. Our thanks to Lisa Reidel who is our contact at Allstate. Winking Lizard Trainers donated a ton of canned goods as did the good folks at Brandywine Golf Course. The employees of the Conservancy for the Cuyahoga Valley National Park donated money, food and gifts. Johnna Vineyard and the Woodridge High School students provided canned goods. A gift card donation was made by Rosemary Zampelli.

For the first time we were able to provide bags of soaps, personal items and paper products for each family. Our thanks to Linda Dyczkiewycz and the members of the Peninsula United Methodist Church for making this possible. We received an overwhelming amount soaps, body washes, and tooth brushes and tooth paste. Members of PUM also provided gloves, hats, scarves (many handmade), and socks. Your generosity is overwhelming. Thank you to Charlene Cooper for her assistance in coordinating these efforts.

Thank you to the members of Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church for their giving tree items and food and non-perishables. There were many gift cards as well and two absolutely wonderful bicycles. Each year we have been fortunate to receive many wonderful gifts from their parishioners.

Thank you to Terry Lumber and the Peninsula Library for once again allowing us to place drop off boxes for food. Thank you to all of the members of our community who so generously donated at these locations. Thank you to Tim Tesmer, Doug Mayer, and Ron Adams for all of their assistance. Last but not least, thank you to our elves, Charlene Cooper, Gloria Ritch, Linda Dyczkiewycz, Tom Germain, and Jackie and Tim Heffernan for helping pack all of the gifts and food. As always a big thank you to the members of Valley Fire and Rescue for their delivery services.

As a township Share-A-Christmas is the best thing we do. We are so grateful to all who helped us make this possible.

Wishing you a happy and healthy 2016.

Amy Anderson, Jerry Ritch and Randy Bergdorf

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CONGRATULATIONS FOR OUR LOCAL 4-H`rs

We had a wonderful year this year in 4-H. Due to a strong bird flu spreading across the country, Ohio stopped any live poultry into the fairgrounds or any local poultry shows for fear of spreading the virus but that didn’t stop the fair from going on.

Poultry projects were still in place and awarded prizes too. I would like to recognize our local wonderful hard working kids and some of their projects.

Oliver Mayer took 2nd place with his Fancy Poultry Project. He also received a Blue Ribbon for showmanship in turkey and was awarded the 2015 Summit County Fair Prince. Zachary Nolan took 1st place in Junior Showmanship for Fancy Poultry. Alexis Wojciechowski did a Holland Lop Rabbit project and placed 5th in Showmanship for Fancy Poultry. Maddie Sterling completed with a quilt project & received a Blue and she was 1st Runner Up for Fair Princess. Rosie Sterling did a cake decorating project and also received a blue ribbon. Betty Sterling completed with Kitchen Science and also received a blue ribbon. Betty also was second runner up for Junior Princess. Anna Cook received a blue ribbon in Bee Keeping. Brave Anna ?

We have a very large Cloverbud Group. They are under the age of nine and are not ready to compete in fair, but did compete in Columbus with a Youth Robotics Program. We had two teams and both received a trophy this past year. Some of our local Clover buds are Adeline Mayer and Josephine Mayer and Maggie Parker. Adeline received a Blue Ribbon at the bake auction for her s’mores cupcake’s (yum) and 3rd place in Open Class for youth needlework. Josephine received a Blue Ribbon in Open class for bakery (lemon cookies) and 2nd Place also in Open Class for handicraft (Christmas card) A big Congratulations to all of them. It takes a lot of work and dedication to compete and work at the fairgrounds. I am very proud of them all.

If anyone is interested in joining 4-H please contact our Summit County Extension Office for more information. 1100 Graham Rd. Stow, Ohio (330-928-4769 ) We have a variety of clubs in our area.

Mary Beth Schall, 4-H Advisor

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PENINSULA LIBRARY

During the month of January 2016, the Peninsula Library will be getting some renovations to get us ready for the New Year! We will be getting new carpet, having floor repairs made and getting a fresh coat of paint. This will require us to vacate our building at 6105 Riverview Road for a few weeks. Fortunately, we have been given permission by the Boston Township Trustees to use their meeting room on the lower level of the Township Hall at 1775 Main Street (The northeast corner of Route 303 and Riverview Road).

At the temporary location, we will only be able to provide limited services. We will have our new materials (adult, YA and juvenile books, DVDs, CDs and periodicals) and we will be able to circulate all of the materials sent in by Clevnet through inter-library loan. Our older materials and the Local History archives will be in temporary storage and will not be accessible during this time.

The Peninsula Library will close on December 30 at 8 pm, just as we have done every year. We will be closed over the New Year’s weekend and will open on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at our temporary location. The renovations should take three weeks and we will be back in our permanent building on Monday, January 25, 2016.

During this renovation, we have changed our due date process to make no materials due until February 1, 2016. Also, during the month of January, no fines will accrue. This will not affect any fines previously assessed. Also, we will put all of the library phone lines on call forwarding to the township phone number, so patrons may experience a busy signal.

We will do our best to keep you posted on our progress via our website, our Facebook page and through e-mails for those patrons who have signed up to receive the library newsletter electronically. For those unfamiliar with where the Boston Township Hall is located, we will have temporary directional signs pointing the way.

We know that this renovation project will cause some disruption in our regular provision of services, but we know that our patrons will be understanding. With a dash of patience and a good sense of humor, we will all get through this temporary disruption. The end result of a new, improved, and better looking Peninsula Library will be enjoyed by all during the upcoming years!

For more information, please call the Library Director, Randy Bergdorf, at (330) 657-2665 or e-mail at rbergdorf@peninsulalibrary.org.

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GREETINGS FRIENDS

Greetings Friends,

Another Woodridge school levy barely passed. Perhaps this note could be considered on behalf of the Forty-Eight Percenters (the levy passed by 52%).

There are two main reasons that I can think of, which may cause tax payers not to vote for a school levy, though there may be more. The first is because we are Taxed Enough Already! I don't really need to explain that one. The second is how well the public servants (Woodridge's administration & board) are handling the funds that we have entrusted them with.

The example with the Pinto in Walter Davis' note before the election, while it is easy to relate to, is hardly a comparison to a commercially built building, such as a school. Anyone who has designed, built or worked on a commercial building will quickly point that out. A car is not designed to last anywhere near what a commercial building will last and will need to be replaced. It is not so with commercial buildings. The school buildings in question were built in 1928 & 1930 and have somehow been adapted over the years to be useful up to the current time. But now they no longer can be adapted for "today's educational purposes". It is sad but it seemed that the fate of the intermediate school has been set in stone for a while. When I heard about the "open houses" of those buildings that were held, it just sounded more like a "viewing" at a funeral home.

I don't have a depth of understanding of all aspects of the Woodridge school system budget. But the area I am familiar is with maintenance of industrial and commercial facilities along with their budgets, which I have been doing for over 30 years. So I had a few questions for the Administration & Board:

The ballot indicated that part of the levy was for "roof replacement". I believe that one of the primary functions of a school system is to maintain the facilities. Roof and their materials of construction have a life expectancy that is well documented; why wasn't this roof replacement planned & budgeted for? By putting it on the ballot seems to me that it was unexpected. I hope when the other school buildings roof life expectancy is reached, it won't be such a surprise! I am certain the facility study that was done was professional and accurate. And I hope that the estimates for the new buildings included cost overruns and extras, which are typical. But forgive me if I am a little skeptical of how the conclusions of needing to build a new building were determined from the facts of the study. Just how big was the difference in updating the existing buildings versus building new? Why in these days of "going green" they are choosing not to exercise the philosophy that I am certain they are teaching & attempting to practice with our students? Lots of buildings are being reclaimed so they will still serve useful purposes. Heck, the process may have been used as a contest for the students and community so that they could participate in helping their school system modify a building "for today's educational purposes".

One last thing I want to mention is that on Sunday mornings I go to breakfast at Michael's AM in the Merriman Valley, and there was a car for sale in their lot; a lonely Pinto. I guess someone thought it was worth saving after all!

For the Common Good Ray Hach Send comments to: 3614 Oak Hill Road Peninsula, Ohio 44264 330-657-2227 or ray.hach@juno.com

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WANT ADS AND SERVICES

FOR SALE: Set of 4 mounted snow tires for a Kia. Used for 4 months. 800.00 new. Asking 325.00 firm. Call 330 - 657-2488

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

HOUSE FOR SALE: 3608 Northampton Rd- corner of Steels and Northampton totally redone beautiful 3 bed 1 bath vaulted ceilings, call 330-780-1116.

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SERVICES

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 at 330-657-2113.

SNOWPLOWING: Reserve your spot on the route now. Seasonal or per push contract. Senior discount. Call for free estimate. Paul Baker, Baker Snow and Ice Management 330-474-9069.

FOR SALE: 1999 Harley Dynawide Glide $6000 or best offer. Call 330-342-0826 and leave a message.

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 330-697-5079.

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.