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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.

Condolences: The trustees expressed condolences to the family of Bob Schneider. The Schneiders have long been involved in many aspects of the community. Two family members are currently serving the township with Pam serving as Zoning Secretary and Dan serving as assistant to the Road Superintendent and as acting Zoning Inspector.

Thank you!: The township trustees extended a thank you to Mary Booth for her service to the community. Mary served on Peninsula Village Council for many years, resigning at the April council meeting.

Road Department: The village and the township road department personnel continue to collaborate on road projects while working out of the township road garage. Village council is reviewing their needs and goals as talks continue for road department collaboration. At the meeting held on May 8, the trustees requested that the Summit County Engineer review lowering the speed limit on Boston Mills Road from Riverview Road to Hines Hill Road from 35 to 25 mph. There has been, and there will continue to be, much more pedestrian traffic than in the past.

Zoning Updates: The Zoning Commission continues to work with Mark Majewski of NorthStar Planning regarding text amendments to the Business Corridor. The most recent draft will be reviewed by the Summit County Planning Commission at a hearing scheduled for May 30. After that review, hearings can be scheduled for both the Zoning Commission and the Boston Township Trustees to review the revisions and receive public comment. At the meeting held May 8, Board of Zoning Appeals member David Calaway was reappointed to a five—year term expiring June 3, 2023.

Memorial Day: Before you leave the Boston Township grounds to head to Cedar Grove Cemetery for Peninsula`s Memorial Day parade, please take notice of the freshly painted interior of the road garage and of the township`s new fuel tanks. Also, please remember to visit the Boston Cemetery on Memorial Day. A parade will start about 12:30 and leave from the former Boston Church. Veterans in Boston Cemetery are also deserving of remembrance.

Garage Sale: The township will be having a Garage Sale on Saturday, July 6 from 10 to 4. The sale will consist mainly of items left to the township from the estate of Jeanette Fakolt.

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: Catherine Anson at 330-657-2059; Road Department: Dave Krusinski at 330-657-2600; and Zoning Inspector: John Schneider at 330-657-2601 or 234-900-9145.

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PENINSULA COUNCIL

Nothing submitted this month.

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PENINSULA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
150TH ANNIVERSARY

This year marks the 150th anniversary of our church building. The congregation was founded as the Boston Moral Society in 1833, and in 1869, the church was built. Legend has it that George C. Stanford and Lila R. Wetmore were planning to be married in December of that year. Wishing to be married in a church, Stanford saw to it that the Peninsula Methodist Episcopal Church was erected on its present site. Trustees of the church at the time were George Stanford (father of George C. and a founder of the Boston Moral Society), John Blackburn, William Richardson, Louis Willkie and Edward Haskell. The cost of the church was about $2,000.

Reverend Pollock officiated the Stanford/Wetmore wedding on December 23, 1869. Bridesmaids were Miss Lizzie Wallace and Miss Mira Crawford. Mr. Wells Hawley and Mr. Lewis Curtis were Groomsmen. George C. and Lida Stanford eventually made their home in the Stanford House on Stanford Road in the house that was built by George C.`s father in 1843.

We are currently planning several special events to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of our Church building, and its establishment as a Methodist Episcopal congregation. These will take place the weekend of September 21—22. All are welcome! More details to follow.

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PYTHON HELP NEEDED!

In order to have the Peninsula Python be a part of the Memorial Day Parade, about eighteen volunteers are needed to support the ribs of this structure. If you are willing to help, please contact Deb at 330—203—8182. If possible, please text her.

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THANK YOU!

Big thank you to Trustee Amy Anderson for her assistance preventing a Spectrum transformer being placed in our yard. We reported the problem to her (it helps that we are neighbors) when the workers were still present. She jumped into action calling "the powers that be" and discovering who was involved in this decision and getting it reversed. Thanks Amy!

Renay Sanders & David Calaway

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MEMORIAL DAY REMINDERS

The first reminder I want to pass on is that Memorial Day is set aside to remember all those who have died in battle while fighting for our country. As I pondered this, my thoughts were about whoever was the first person to die for this country (before it was a country) in the Revolutionary War. Well it began with what is called the Boston Massacre, 5 men who were killed. There are many others who fought in that war who are not named, with estimates of 25,000 killed over eight years.

My second reminder is about those who originally came here from England. The Church of England at that time was the state church in England and no others were allowed. So, although the Revolutionary War started over economic issues, the first settlers really came not for economic reasons but so that they could freely express their religion without negative consequences. As we look around at other countries around the world, there are plenty of them that currently forbid the free expression of religion. We are truly blessed here in the United States.

Just thought I would remind you.

Ray Hach

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PENINSULA MIX

A Community News welcome to Nick Janigan, the new owner of the Boston Community Church property on Hines Hill Road. Nick and his family have been cleaning up the property and working on the inside of the building.

Nick will continue to allow us to use the property as a staging area for the Memorial Day parade. He and his mom, Jessica Nagy, will be cooking the hot dogs and Jessica will be providing cookies. Please join us as we take a small break between the two parades.

Amy Anderson

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PENINSULA LIBRARY

Sign up for Summer Reading Club Tuesday, May 28 10:30AM to Noon
Stop in the library to register for Summer Reading Club 2019 starting May 28. The theme this year for all ages is A Universe of Stories. Special registration activities for the kids will take place from 10:30AM to Noon on Tuesday, May 28, but anyone may register for a Summer Reading Club Kit at any time during library hours starting May 28. Summer Reading Club is divided into three groups:

Adult Summer Reading Club (ages 18+) — Play Book Bingo this summer for prizes

Children`s Summer Reading Club (ages preschool to 11) — Check out books and receive scratch off tickets for prizes. Special Programs on Tuesdays at 10:30AM:
June 4—Akron Zoo
June 11—Mad Science
June 18—NASA
June 25—Astronaut Training
July 2—Game Day
July 9—Space Crafts
July 16—Space Yoga
July 23—Talent Show

Tween Summer Reading Club (ages 12+): Investigate renewable energy solutions through building projects with K`nex. Programs on Thursdays at 11:00AM starting June 6 and ending on July 25.

All Things Bright, Bold and Beautiful Presented by Mary Lou Jubin — Saturday, June 22, 1:00PM
Be my guest for my new 2019 hammered dulcimer photo story program All Things Bright, Bold and Beautiful. Begin a nature adventure to observe Beautiful Botanical Blossoms. Enter the world of the Bluebirds first 23 days. Learn about Beneficial Bugs, Butterflies and Bees. Have a Blast at a Bull—frog jumping contest! Travel by Boat to Blennerhasset Island. See the Bronze statues of Alan Cotrell. Behold the Beauty of Billowing Balloons as you learn about the history of hot air Balloons! See the longest and shortest covered Bridge in the U.S. A.! Enjoy Beguiling stories, Breathtaking photography accompanied by Brisk, lively hammered dulcimer music. Bring your friends and let All Things Bright, Bold and Beautiful Brighten your day!

Around the world with The Graf Zeppelin Presented by the Lighter—Than—Air Society Monday, June 24, 7:00PM
Ninety years ago, the German passenger airship named for the zeppelin`s inventor embarked on an ambitious flight that generated headlines around the globe. Visiting Europe, Japan, and the United States, the zeppelin`s successful journey across Asia and two oceans foreshadowed a new era in air transport, one that ended abruptly with the crash of the airship Hindenburg less than eight years later. This presentation from The Lighter—Than—Air Society will highlight the record—setting 1929 `round—the—world flight and recall the famous airship`s visit to Akron in 1933.

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THE TRADITION CONTINUES

Once again, congratulations to those students from Heritage Classical Academy who took the National Latin Exam. Over 139,000 students from all 50 states and 20 foreign countries participated in this springtime test.

The following students earned certificates on the Introduction to Latin Exam: Mikayla Soudry, Chelsea Wright, Max McCort, Emerson Hutt, Gannon Besso, Naomi Nerone, Clive Horn, and Lincoln Brown. Levi Smith, Lydia Crowe, Kyla Moore, and Anna Muklewi received certificates and ribbons for "outstanding achievement" on this test.

Students in 7th and 8th grades also did very well. Jack Flenniken and Laina Collis received "Cum Laude" certificates and Kristine Roegner and Sam Smith received "Magna Cum Laude" certificates. Shahn Knight and Ty McCort received silver medals and "Maxima Cum Laude" certificates and Grace Lurtz, Raechel Serafimov, Cailyn Croyts, Zach Hutt, and Ella Lurtz all earned gold medals and "Summa Cum Laude" certificates.

According to HCA`s principal, Mr. Daniel Bond, "I am so proud to see so many of our students standing out among their peers across the country. Their diligence and hard work are evidenced in the recognition they have garnered. This is one more step towards cultivating life—long learners."

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CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES!

Samantha Schneider, Woodridge class of 2015 graduated from The Ohio State University, Magna Cum Laude, with a B.A. in Social Science Air Transportation. She is employed by Skywest in St. George, Utah.

Heather Schneider, Woodridge class of 2012 graduated from Kent State University with a degree in Human Development and Family Studies. She is employed by Safe Landing in Akron.

Kyle Schneider graduated from Woodridge High School class of 2019. He received the President`s Educational Excellence Award, the Woodridge Recreation scholarship, and earned an Honor`s Diploma. Kyle will be attending Kent State University where he will be studying interior design.

Very proud parents of these three are John and Kathy Schneider.

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PENINSULA TO BE THE HOME OF A BEAUTIFUL BLUE HERON SCULPTURE!

As a part of the Xtinguish Celebration:TorchFest to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Burning of the Cuyahoga River, the Peninsula Area Chamber of Commerce was contacted about supporting a public art installation created by area artist Michael Marris. He is creating a series of three herons to commemorate the anniversary. One of the sculptures, which is a seven to eight foot blue heron sculpted out of metal, will be installed in a public place in the Village.

The Peninsula Area Chamber of Commerce, which is a small nonprofit organization, would appreciate community support for this project. The Cuyahoga River has been an important part of the history of Peninsula and the area, and the Blue Heron would be a symbol of this to the community as well as visitors.

Support can be given through a GoFundMe page the Chamber set—up at https://www.gofundme.com/blueheron or checks mailed to PACC at 6138 Riverview Road, Suite F, Peninsula, Ohio 44264.

The Xtinguish Celebration complete with a torch dedication, will be held on June 21 and 22. This celebration will be in other areas along the Cuyahoga River as well. More details will be outlined in a coming Community News. Also, The Village will be made aware of the placement of the Blue Heron and the ribbon cutting ceremony.

Please help us commemorate this public art installation! (a photo can be seen on the GoFundMe page.)

Margo Snider, PACC Trustee

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CONDOLENCES

Bob Schneider passed away April 23, 2019 at the age of fifty—nine. Bob was preceded in death by his wife Frances, grandparents Larry and Helen Truxell and Fred and Mildred Schneider. He is survived by his parents, Dan and Janice; siblings, Dan Jr. (Linda), Pam, and John (Kathy). He was a wonderful uncle to Nichole (Jeff), Danielle, Courtney (Robbie), Heather, Sammie, and Kyle; great—uncle to Wyatt, Ava, Brayden, Josie, and Skylar.

Bob was always seen wearing camouflage clothing. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Bob was a kind man who enjoyed talking to everyone. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family. Bob was always willing to help those in need. He was a former member of Valley Fire.

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BEAUTY ON MAIN STREET!

I think we can all agree that nothing is prettier in town than when the flower boxes line the length of the Main Street. bridge are in full summer bloom. Plantings, watering, and seasonal decorating of the bridge is fully funded and managed entirely by the Peninsula Home and Garden Club members. This year we are hosting a summer raffle fund raiser! A beautiful acrylic painting by Caroline Rybka Wedding! It will be on display at the River Light Gallery starting June 1 and continuing through July 7. Thanks to the Gallery`s owner, Diane Seskes, you can purchase your chance to win this beautiful painting of the Cuyahoga River at River Light Gallery, Wednesdays thru Sundays, 11:00AM to 5:00PM. Tickets are $2.00 each or six for $10. Cash or check only.

Please help support the Peninsula Home and Garden Club by visiting River Light Gallery and purchasing your raffle tickets!

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VALLEY FIRE DISTRICT

On Monday, May 20, 2019 Metro Health Hospital will be awarding one of their "EMS Calls of the Year" to Kevin Dupree, Jim Paulett, Steven Soblosky, and Dave Morehouse.

This call happened last summer on the Towpath Trail one mile north of Boston Mills Road. When the call first came in it went by cell phone and Macedonia dispatch received the call for "a bicycle rider that has had a heart attack and was not breathing."

Macedonia Fire Department was on a house fire and did not have any one to go so they turned it over to Brecksville Fire Department who felt that it was in Valley`s area (it was) and called us. As mutual aid, Brecksville Fire Department also responded.

On the scene with the patient was the CVNP Trailblazers. The patient was in full arrest and CPR was started by the Trailblazers. Valley transported the patient to City Hospital with one Brecksville medic in the back with Kevin and Jim.

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REMEMBERING T/4* STANLEY DZERZYNSKI 75 YEARS LATER

I`ve spent a decade looking up various things about the history of Boston Township and its residents. I thought that listing everyone who served during the Civil War (almost 50 in addition to 148 names inscribed on the 1889 monument in Cedar Grove Cemetery) and determining the fates of 31 men who died during the course of that war was a challenge. I never imagined it would prove harder to do the same for six men we have inscribed with stars as casualties on our memorial plaque at Boston Cemetery:

Stanley Dzerzynski
Horace Jackson
Samual Kukasky
Frank Seeley
Jack Seeley
Steve Wasik

A gentleman who presented on the subject of Akron in WWII at the Peninsula Library has written a book that contains the following story:

In August 1944, Helen Waterhouse reported that the first area victims of the robot bombs**in England were Sergeant* Stanley Dzerzynski of Boston Township and twenty—one year—old Private First Class Alvin Newman of Hudson. Stanley and Alvin were killed along with fifteen others when a robot bomb struck their ordnance group on May 30, 1944** Germany`s V—1 rocket.

That was not exactly what happened, but the author can be excused for repeating disinformation used to hide a major disaster that befell the allies in the days leading up to D—Day. Sadly, once maintaining secrecy was no longer necessary, the military did little to revisit the matter in a way that would draw attention to what had actually happened to *Technician Fourth Grade (often addressed as Sergeant) Dzerzynski`s unit. In fact, for nearly 40 years, well after the end of the war, Operation Tiger remained a secret.

What stands out in the 1944 news item are dates and numbers that can be connected with entries I have located at the American Battle Monuments Commission. Thirteen members of the 625th Ordnance Ammunition Company are listed in association with the Cambridge American Cemetery in the United Kingdom. Twelve of the names are recorded on what are titled Tablets of the Missing. Only Alvin Newman is buried in a grave at that cemetery.

Within the past decade several news organizations, including National Public Radio, have related the story of a sweeping 300—ship dress rehearsal that unfolded over the course of six days five weeks before the invasion of France. The plan was to land men and machines on a stretch of beach similar to the beaches of Normandy called Slapton Sands. It would serve two purposes: practice and deception. The participants would practice their missions and Germans would see a lot of activity that did not result in an actual invasion attempt. It was hoped that if elements of the real invasion force were seen gathering five weeks later the Germans might at first assume it was just another exercise.

Unfortunately for Alvin and Stanley a flotilla of German torpedo boats slipped into the exercise area in the early morning hours of April 28. Before the Germans were finished enough damage had been done to result in over 700 allied deaths. Many of the victims drowned and their bodies were never recovered. Although I can not find a specific source that confirms my conclusion, it would appear that Stanley was killed as a result of this German attack and not some buzz bomb. A few hours later, the planned shelling of the landing area continued despite the fact that a first wave was landing sooner than they should have. This produced 300 more deaths from friendly fire.

Ed Andros

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MISSISSIPPI BATTLEFIELD AND BOSTON VETERAN CONNECTION

It was fitting that early in this month during which we observe Memorial Day that officials gathered near Vicksburg, Mississippi to honor a Marine who had been horribly wounded in the Pacific during WWII. What was unusual about unveiling the plaque with an image of Ed Bearss (pronounced BARS) was that he could attend at the age of 95. The occasion was not his military service but what he had done to preserve the Civil War battlefield at Champion Hill before moving on to become the Chief Historian of the National Park Service.

Ed is a legend among Civil War buffs. My son and I had the privilege of walking the Antietam battlefield in his company a few years ago. Mark is a work supervisor at the Historic Preservation Training Center in Frederick, Maryland. He and his family live on the edge of Antietam in the small town of Keedysville.

The battle of Champion Hill was an important event in the career of Boston Township`s highest—ranking soldier from the Civil War. It was during that engagement that First Lieutenant Orlando C. Risdon distinguished himself while serving as an aide to the commanding general of a brigade. He must have learned a lot from that experience. Less than two years later he was given a brigade of his own and a star to wear as a brevet brigadier general. He was only 24 years old.

Ed Andros

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REMEMBRANCE DAY / XTINGUISH CELEBRATION / TORCH FEST

June 21, 2019 Noon to 4:00PM

Celebrating the Cuyahoga River. Plans continue for Remembrance Day 2019. We are excited to be celebrating the Cuyahoga River this year and the early citizens of the Valley who used the river for their livelihood. Historic individuals like Thomas Moody, Hermon Bronson, Lawrence Waterman, Charles Bouton, Thomas Wood and Alonzo Dee and others will be honored. Storyboards with photos and history will be interpreted by individuals in Civil War Era Outfits at both Peninsula and Boston. We hope to have music celebrating the Cuyahoga and other rivers. Mark your calendar for June 21, 2019 Noon to 4:00 PM.

This weekend marks the 50th Anniversary of the Burning of the Cuyahoga River which had a tremendous impact on the enactment of environmental legislation here and throughout the US. Please let us know if you would like to volunteer to share history. Contact Barbara Gedeon 330—858—9720.

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WANT ADS

HELP NEEDED: Senior Citizen needs home haircuts. Please call Harriet at 330—319—3345.

FOR SALE: Old salt and pepper shaker collection. Seven pair, $8.00 for all. Please call 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.

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

NEED HELP WITH ODD JOBS?: The Wessel kids are here to help with all your odd jobs and spring chores. Call 234-817-1813.

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 at 330—606—8503. Accessible Home Health Care. Medicare and most insurances accepted. Look us up at www.AccessibleAkron.com.

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.
YCN reader rating of 5 stars! Good work — Good Auto Mechanic!

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.

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NEED A HAND? CALL THE HANDYMAN! Bath resident, Joshua Kastelic 15+ years experience. Honest, Quality, On-Time 330-289-8181 thehandyman_can@rocketmail.com
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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. For all photography needs. www.KelleyWeitzelPhotography.com

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.

FOR SALE: Studio Joe, this century modern furniture. Small scale production, large scale unique. Visit us at STUDIOJOE.US or call (330) 212-3966.