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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. Trustee meetings are the second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Zoning commission meets the second Tuesday of the month and the Board of Zoning Appeals meets the fourth Wednesday of the month.

Ed Pullekins: On January 11, the trustees recognized township solicitor Ed Pullekins for his 35 years of service to the township, dating back to 1982. Also present were Ed`s wife, Mary, and his legal secretary, Ann Williams. Ed`s service to the township is immensely appreciated, benefiting the township, the fire district, the township hall committee, the cemetery board, and in too many other ways to mention. Thank you, Ed, and we look forward to many more years of working with you!

Ed and Mary Pullekins

Gene and Evelyn Kaczmarski: Through a wee bit of trickery, the trustees made sure that Gene and Evelyn Kaczmarski were at the event mentioned above to recognize Ed Pullekins. As part of the event, Gene and Evelyn were recognized for their MANY years of service to the community by becoming Mr. and Mrs. Claus for the community`s annual party. On behalf of the entire community, we thank you, Gene and Evelyn, for your great dedication to the community`s children.

Gene and Evelyn Kaczmarski

Township Hall: The Boston Twp. Hall Committee thanked the trustees for contributing the proceeds from the Community Bazaar towards their restoration efforts. During the month of February the wood floors in the two community rooms will be refinished.

Zoning Hearing: A zoning hearing will be set for Kamper City who has requested two variances for a fence. They have applied for a height variance as well as a variance regarding the location of the fence.

Zoning Positions Available: We are looking for one member for our Zoning Commission and one alternate to the same board. Zoning Commission members meet once a month to analyze the zoning ordinance for any updates or modifications, review changes in zoning laws that might impact the zoning ordinance, and provide guidance to the Board of Zoning Appeals regarding appeals to the zoning ordinance. Please contact one of the trustees if you would like to discuss serving on the Zoning Commission. Zoning board members are compensated $35 per meeting.

JEDD Corridor Plan: Mark Majewski of Northstar Planning attended the meeting held on January 25. He presented a final draft of a plan for the JEDD corridor along Akron-Cleveland Road. Mark will be attending the Zoning Commission meeting on March 14 to address issues.

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 or 234-900-9145.

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PENINSULA VILLAGE

The Village of Peninsula Council met in regular session on February 13, 2017. Mr. Ralph Reinhart was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his exceptional contributions to the Community. The Council and Mayor thanked Mr. Reinhart for his service in the Naval Reserves, as a Boy Scout Leader, as a member of the Woodridge School Board, Peninsula Road Commissioner and other Community contributions. The Council discussed the replacement for the vacant Administrative Assistant position in the Village. Longtime Police Officer Priscilla Allaman has retired from her service to the Village. Everyone wished her a happy retirement. The Council approved some roadwork to be done in the Village as part of the Summit County Road Pavement and Maintenance Program. The Council reappointed Brad Bryan as Village Solicitor and Prosecutor for another year. They also set up a special meeting for March 2, 2017 at 7pm to discuss the 2017 budget.

Upcoming Meetings:
Regular Council Meeting March 13, 2017 at 7pm
Planning Commission March 27, 2017 at 7pm

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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SHARE-A-CHRISTMAS THANKS

The following donations to our Share-A-Christmas program arrived after publication of the December YCN. We wish to thank Jennifer Pozz and Keith Dotson and the members of Peninsula United Methodist Church for additional monetary donations.

Amy Anderson, Jerry Ritch and Randy Bergdorf

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"DON'T GET NO RESPECT"

Apologies to Rodney Dangerfield, but once again Boston Township has been ignored, this time by our State of Ohio.

According to the West Side Leader`s Jeff Gorman, Peninsula Police Chief Joe Varga, reported to the trustees that Ohio has a new law, House Bill 455, which restricts the speed limit in national parks to 35 mph.

Trustee Chair Amy Anderson said the state reduced the speed limit without consulting the trustees.

Chief Varga was quoted as saying „It's up to ODOT (Ohio Department of Transportation) to choose which roads can be 35.„

Instead of rolling over and playing dead, we urge you to contact your state representative and Governor Kasich and ask why our trustees were not informed that this was happening.

If you do so, perhaps we will be given some consideration in the future.

Marty Griffith

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PENINSULA LIBRARY

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

Visit the Friends of the Library Book Sale Room!
The Friends of the Library now have a book sale room. Hardbacks are 50 cents and paperbacks are 25 cents. Please call ahead to check book sale room hours.

Preschool Story Hour
Join Miss Chris for preschool story hour (for ages 3 and up) on Mondays and Thursdays at 10:00am.

A Crash Course in Retirement
Tuesday, March 7 — 6:30-8:00pm
Tuesday, April 4 — 6:30-8:00pm
If you are concerned about your retirement and realize there`s a lot you don`t know, this is the class for you! Topics will include: how to take income from your assets in the most tax-efficient manner, avoiding very costly IRA mistakes, what type of investment might be best for a retiree, and what might not be. This class is focused on critical retirement issues anyone preparing for retirement or those already in retirement. Learning materials will be provided. This class will be offered in March or April. Please call the library to register. Presented by James C. Sexton III, CFP, CFS of Western Reserve Capital Management of Hudson.

Woodridge Local Schools Art Show 2017
March 10 - April 1
Woodridge Local Schools will be displaying student artwork at the Peninsula Library March 10 to April 1. The art show will include work from grades K-12. Come to the Peninsula Library to see what wonderful things are happening in the art rooms of Woodridge!

Thursday Night Yoga
March 16, April 20 - 6:30-7:30pm
Strengthen and Stretch at the library in this program led by a Nirvana Yoga instructor. This class will include yoga poses, breathing exercises, and meditation. Please wear comfortable clothes to work out and bring a towel or yoga mat if possible. Learn about the benefits of yoga as you practice it. Donation at the door, minimum of $6 is suggested. Please call the library to register today! This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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To the Editors:

Last month I attended the court proceedings of Mike Matusz, where he was found not guilty of the charge against him. After the verdict was read, the Judge released the jury. After they left the courtroom, the Judge asked everyone in the room to stay. Except for the attorneys, everyone was a Village or Boston Township resident.

The Judge addressed everyone. She offered her opinion that Peninsula was a beautiful and quaint community. She passes through often, has shopped and eaten there, and used the bike trail. She perceived the Village to be a great place to live.

She then voiced her dismay over two court cases that had come before her court in the last year that originated in the Village. Although the two cases were brought by two separate individuals, she, and everyone else, knew they were both initiated by the same person.

She then issued an admonishment. She stated that public officials need to set an example. They need to bring unity, not division. They need to use their power for the good of the community and its residents, not to further their personal agendas of their personal vendettas. Considering her position, she used decorum in not pointing any fingers, but the admonishment was directed at Mayor Doug Mayer. I wonder if he received the message.

Doug Anderson

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LENT COMES TO THE VALLEY

February 2017 has come and as it ends March 1 begins the Holy Season of Lent. A time of spiritual renewal and growth leading to the Glory of Easter even as Spring brings new life and beauty to the Valley. The days of Lent begin with Ash Wednesday, March 1. At Mother of Sorrows Church there will be Mass and Imposition of Ashes at 8:30am, at Noon there will be Liturgy of the Word with Imposition of Ashes and Communion, and at 7:00pm there will be Mass and Imposition of Ashes. On Fridays of Lent there will be The Way of the Cross at 7:30pm followed by the Sacrament of Reconciliation at 8:00pm. On Wednesday, March 15 at Mother of Sorrows there will be an Evening of Confession from 5:00pm-8:00pm. All are invited and encouraged to participate in these services as part of your Lenten Journey to Easter. Happy Lent!

Father John Terzano

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VILLAGE OF PENINSULA LONG-RANGE PLAN

In 2003, the Village of Peninsula crafted its first ever Long-Range Plan. From that Plan, zoning ordinances were created that guide development in the community to this day. The Plan and zoning ordinances are important to all of us because they preserve the things that make Peninsula so unique, while also continuing to make our community a cherished and relevant place to live, work and play, now and for years to come.

In 2016, the Village Planning Commission created a sub-committee consisting of residents, members of Planning, and Council to update our Long-Range Plan. A lot has changed in thirteen years, and there are a lot of exciting new opportunities on the horizon for our community, so now is the perfect time to revisit our Plan.

We need to hear from you!

There are many people who have a vested interest in our community, and we are working on a series of surveys and events that will allow us to hear from as many of those people as we can. First and foremost, we are planning an event, hopefully taking place around March, in which residents can share their perspective on our community. More details will follow as they become available.

Please lend your voice to our Long-Range Plan. We want to hear from everyone!

The Peninsula Village Long-Range Plan sub-committee meets on the first Monday of the month at 7:00pm at the Village town hall, 1775 Main Street. Meetings are open to the public. The next meeting is March 6 at the town hall at 7:00pm.

Village of Peninsula Long-Range Plan Sub-Committee

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WANT ADS AND SERVICES

From the Editors:
Have you used any of these services? We are asking for your feedback in rating them from one to five with five being excellent.

TRAPP FAMILY FARM SHARES: 2017 weekly memberships available! Better-than-organic veggies, eggs, chicken, turkey, pork, berries, and grains. For details and pricing, call Mark at 330-657-2844.

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CHILDCARE: provided in my home, weekly themed activities, field trips, lunch. Background check and references. Summer vacation is approaching, reserve your spot! Call Miss Kim 440-342-2136

FOR SALE: Red Rose premium figurines. There are 65 or more figurines including a 3„ Cat with Fiddle and a Red Cupid. $35.00 or best offer for the lot. Call Harriet daytime at 330-929-8713. Harriet.

HELP WANTED: Grabham Candies, 4301 State Road, Peninsula, Full Time Help Wanted. 330-923-6285.

STORAGE AND BARNS: Outdoor storage spaces and we also sell Alpine barns 8X8 and up. Virginia Motel, 5374 Akron-Cleveland Road, 330-342-0864.

FOR SALE: 10„ Craftsman radial arm saw with cabinet stand; 10„ Craftsman table saw with cabinet, like new snow boards with or without size 13 shoes. Lots more small tools. Call Wayne at 330-604-6138.

FOR SALE: Retro free-standing wood-burning fireplace $30.00. Will donate a 5` x 10` American flag to a local police, fire, or other worthy organization. Call 330-338-9211 or 234-281-1172.

NEED HELP WITH CHORES?: The Wessel kid team is here to help with all your 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

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YCN reader rating of 5, multiple community comments.

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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.

FOR RENT: Half acre secure storage area in downtown Peninsula. Call Skip at 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. YCN reader rating of: 5 Star Rating! I have used Carolyn to frame, reframe, and repair all sorts of art for me and she does a professional job.

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.

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