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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.

Fiscal Officer: Township Fiscal Officer Joanne Noragon resigned her position in May. The Trustees voted to accept her resignation, with regret, at the meeting held on May 10. Those interested to apply for the position on an interim basis were asked to submit a letter of interest by the meeting held on June 14. The trustees received one letter, from the acting Deputy Fiscal Officer Catherine Anson. At the June 14 meeting, the Trustees voted to appoint Catherine Anson as the Fiscal Officer of Boston Township. We thank Joanne for her thirteen years of service to the community and offer her our best wishes. We also welcome Catherine and look forward to working with her in the future.

Zoning Updates: The Zoning Commission voted to remove the section of the zoning ordinance allowing accessory buildings to be used as quarters for hired help (section 501 4a). A request was submitted to the Summit County Planning Commission for their review and any non-binding suggestions. The Board of Zoning Appeals will be hearing an appeal from Daniel Bridle regarding his property at 5649 Akron-Cleveland Rd. at their meeting on June 27 at 6:30pm. Also, the Trustees have contracted with Mark Majewski of North Star Planning to help the Zoning Commission draft changes to the zoning ordinance based on the JEDD Corridor Analysis that he prepared. Any changes to the zoning

ordinance will require a hearing of both the Zoning Commission and the Township Trustees. Zoning Inspector: At the Trustees meeting held on June 14, Zoning Inspector Doug Mayer resigned from his duties as Zoning Inspector. No action was taken at the meeting, but the Trustees agreed to take his request under advisement.

Memorial Day: The Trustees would like to thank all those who do so much to make Memorial Day a fitting testament to our Veterans and active service members. This honored and most important day could not happen without the contributions of so many people and organizations. Particularly, we would like to thank Patty Tesmer for her many years of coordinating our parades and to Jack Mercer for impeccably conducting the services in the cemeteries.

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 COUNCIL

The Village of Peninsula Council met in regular session on June 12, 2017.

Council approved the purchase of equipment for the new Police Cruiser and new tires for the other Police vehicles. They also approved the hiring of two seasonal employees for the Road Department. Council authorized the repair of the stone wall abutting the Police parking lot as the present one is in a state of disrepair. They also entered into an agreement with the Summit County Engineer for culvert and drainage pipe improvement work through the County's 2017 culvert replacement program. They also renewed the Village's insurance policy through Wichert Insurance.

Upcoming Meetings:
Planning Commission: June 26 and July 24 at 7:00 pm
Regular Council Meeting: July 10 at 7:00pm
Board of Zoning Appeals meets the second Tuesday of the month as needed.

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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FARMING IN THE VALLEY AND FARMERS I REMEMBER
- THERESA CASSIDY REINBOLT
(Part Two)

   To the Editors:
   At 73 I tried to remember as best I could.

Corn was stored in the corn crib; wheat and oats for seed were stored in a shed where Dad and I hauled it to keep it from getting too hot or moist. The remaining oats and wheat were put into 50-lb bags. We stored our hay and straw in old Johnny Conger.s barn on Riverview Road.

The field corn and oats, hay and straw were sold to residents in and around Peninsula for their horses. Some was sold to race tracks such as Ascot Park on Route 8 and the track in Northfield. We hauled and sold our wheat to the Medina Farmers' Exchange where it was ground into flour.

During the harvest, Dad hired boys from around town to help us, as well as male family members. My mother, Lil, worked right along with Dad. But her main contribution was to fix a big lunch for all of the farm hands with 12 or so homemade pies!

When Dad wasn't planting or harvesting, he moved fields and plowed gardens for the locals.

Many neighbors told me that it was a special treat when Hook came on his tractor because he told them many tales of the Valley. Dad always worked until dark, but still found time to mow grass along the Village roads (for free) as he went past. He even had time to take us school kids on hay rides. He found time because he cared!

There are only two bad memories that I can recall regarding farming. One night, after dark, Dad did not come home. My mother and I drove to Roush's where we saw the tractor lights on in a field. He was picking corn. The corn picker had stuffed up and when he got out to unplug it, the sleeve of his jacket got caught in the corn picker. He was able to remove his jacket and was pretty shaken up. He just had a sore, twisted arm.

The second memory I have was tragic. I remember when Jim Scobie's barn burned down with animals inside. His farm was on Oak Hill Road.

There were many farmers in town in those days. Tom Henchley had a farm where Brandywine Golf Course is today. Bob Bishop had his tree farm. Bob Lee had a tree farm on Oak Hill Road. Don Marlin, the Edsel's, John Grissom, Bob Lindley and Russ Hartshorn were Dad's good farmer friends. They loaned each other equipment and extra tractors when needed.

Many young men worked for Dad farming, mowing or plowing. Those I remember were my sons, my nephews, my brother Mark, Dick Fisher, Tom and Don Hartshorn, George Johnson, Tommy James, the Barkers and Doug Bishop.

All will tell you that they learned much from Hook!

All will also tell you that as he told them where to mow, they can still hear him shout DON'T RUN THE TRACTOR INTO ROUSH'S LAKE! — which most ended up doing and then there was hell to pay — ha! Yet they loved him and he returned that love in full measure.

In later years Dad got a cab for the old Ford and plowed driveways in winter. He even had a contract to plow the Coliseum parking lot.

Oh, what wonderful, happy memories I have of those days! Farming was good to our family. It gave me a great love to be outside, which I have passed on to my sons.

Dad was an inspiration to many young men. The man started with nothing, yet at the time of his death owned six houses and never had a mortgage. He paid cash for his tractors and owned land on Dogwood Drive.

I accompanied Dad, at age 86, as he drove the old blue Ford on his last ride on her. The following day he auctioned her off. I could not bear to go to the auction. I sat in my bedroom. Suddenly I heard the tractor come up Locust and turn on Rt. 303. As I peeked out of my window, I saw a strange man driving her. I shed tears knowing Dad had planned to give her to my brother, who was now deceased. I knew all of us would long for the good old days!

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241 YEARS OLD

The Fourth of July will see parades, picnics, fireworks and maybe a cake with two-hundred and forty-one candles to mark the birth of the United States of America. When our country came to exist there was no Internet, cell phones, telephones, radios or television sets of any size. Transportation was by foot or horse and the air was left to the birds. Ships powered by sails traversed the ocean to reach the New World. But the hope and dreams of the people then and now have not changed. It would take a revolution to bring them to be a reality. Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness are what was and has always been uppermost in the hearts and minds of those who came, come and call this land home. Freedom and justice for all is a rallying cry of the patriot and citizen. Peace the fruit of the sacrifices made from the beginning by those who hold these truths as self-evident. This year the Fourth of July is a four-day weekend. There will be plenty of time to reflect on our Nation's history and future. Consider offering a prayer of thanks and praise for ". . . one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

Fr. John Terzano, Mother of Sorrows, Peninsula

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PENINSULA LIBRARY

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

Ice Cream Social - Sunday June 25 from 2:00-4:00pm. Join us at the library for some Dixieland Jazz music and ice cream!

Summer Reading Club (ages preschool to 11)- Tuesdays at 10:30am June 27 - Duke Otherwise - Music and mayhem! July 11 - Game Day -outdoor games July 18 - Peninsula's Got Talent Day and Pizza Party

Tween Summer Reading Club (ages 12-18) - Thursdays at 11:00am June 29 - Ice Cream Taste Testing July 6 - Color Bot/Solar Oven July 13 - Iron Chef July 20 - Games and Pizza Party to celebrate our reading achievements

Book Club Movie Day - Wednesday, July 19 at 1:00pm. We read the book, "A man called Ove" by Fredrik Backman, now we will watch the movie! Open to anyone interested in watching this movie.

3rd Thursday Yoga - July 20 at 6:30pm - Beginning Yoga presented by Nirvana Yoga, donation at the door.

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PENINSULA HOME AND GARDEN CLUB

   Scholarship Award

The Peninsula Home & Garden Club, consistent with its mission to participate in activities which restore, improve and enhance our community, offered a $500 scholarship to a graduating senior residing in Peninsula or Boston Township. Our intention is to support education or training for a high school student for their college, career training or any other continuing education program that will help the candidate pursue post-secondary goals. This year (for the first time) we are pleased to award two scholarships each of $500! Congratulations to Skylar Arstone and Natalie Fleming!

   Bridge Flowers

Flowers were in and flags up for Memorial Day! This year's selections include Zinnias in each box. Look for them as you walk by. And as always, the Peninsula Home & Garden Club is happy and proud to do this for our community and in remembrance of those members who have passed from this earth this past year.

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THE QUARRY

We are so very hopeful that by the time you are reading this we have been swimming for a few weeks. The Quarry suffered quite the flood in August of 2016. We've had a small group of people dedicated to getting The Quarry swimmer ready. Special thanks to our go-to guy Don May for all of the work he planned and conducted over the the Spring and early Summer with a work crew that ranged from 5-50.

We wanted to let you know about some upcoming events:
July 8 - Campout
July 22 - Quarry Day
August 5 - 2nd Campout.

We are open from 12:30pm - 7:30pm Thursday through Sunday at a rate of $7 per person or $5 after 5. Like us on Facebook to stay up to date with our hours and closings due to weather. Want to make a difference to a local landmark? We welcome volunteers of all skill levels, call Annie at 330-714-9586.

See you at the Snack Shack soon!

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PENINSULA FOUNDATION

Join us for our Civil War Lecture Series. Lectures are held every fourth Thursday at the G.A.R. Hall at 7:00pm and are FREE to the public!
- June 22: The Emancipation Proclamation
- July 27: The Battle of Franklin
- August 24: United States Colored Troops at the Crater and New Market Heights
- September 28: Remembering the Civil War — Reenacting & Battlefield Preservation
- October 26: A Talk with Clara Barton

Voices in the Valley has a great summer lineup! Here are a few of the upcoming concerts:
- June 24: Roger Hoover and the Western Reserve
- July 6: Front Country
- July 8: Trout Steak Revival
- July 9: Billy Strings

Visit peninsulahistory.org for more information on these programs!

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PYTHON DAY

Python Day is July 15th. Live pythons will be returning to town along with other fun activities. We're hoping that pythons will pop up all over the Village and especially encouraging businesses and residents along the parade route to decorate their front lawns with pythons! In loving memory of Ronda Russell.

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WANT ADS

FOR SALE: Older rocking chair $25.00. ¼ scale ceramic shoe collection-8-, $10.00 all. Call Dave 330-338-9211 or 234-281-1172.

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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.

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.

HOMECARE: For all your homecare needs call Robin Shrader 330-606-8503. Accessible Home Health Care. Medicare and most insurances accepted. Look us up at www.AccessibleAkron.com

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.

LICENSED ELECTRICIAN- Peninsula resident. Great rates/Quick service. Call Steve at 330-310-1061. Ohio license #El22934.

COMPANION SERVICES: Are you a senior seeking senior companion services? Well, help is here. Call Kimberly for more details. 330-285-6962

Local Certified Mechanic, Peninsula (six years) Mechanical/ Electrical/ Lite Body Repair/ and Full Vehicle Detailing, Seven days a week, by appointment only. Very Professional with references if needed. All work comes with a one year warranty. Anthony Bruce 330.907.7287. Very text friendly.

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

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

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, ATT, Verizon, Sprint, gas, electric, and merchant services. Call Kelly at 330-203-9713.

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 YCN reader rating of 5, multiple community comments.

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

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.
YCN reader rating of: 5 Star Rating! Wonderful work and very creative. Highly recommended.

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.