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SHARE-A-CHRISTMAS





Our thanks for all of the assistance on our Share-A-Christmas program. Special thanks to the members of Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church, Peninsula United Methodist Church, and Western Reserve Racing. The Knights of Columbus Father Haruskin Council #10936, Conservancy of the CVNP, and Bill and Nancy Clifton also made donations. Valley Fire held a fill the squad event which helped with the food donations. Thank you to the Library and Terry Lumber for allowing us to place donation boxes for food. Thank you to Valley Fire members for delivering everything.

Pictured above are those who helped with the sorting of items for deliveries: Siu Padrutt, Tom Germain, Matt and Sarah Candle with children Charlotte and Greyson, Mark Anson (in front) Jodi Padrutt, Bill Clifton, Isabella Scebbi, Dan and Joanne Palicka, Jerry Ritch, Randy Bergdorf, Gretchen Gallimore, Gloria Ritch, and Charlene Cooper. (not pictured, Terry Padrutt.)

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WOODRIDGE CHEERS

Congratulations to the Middle School and High School cheerleaders. The Middle School placed first and the high school placed second in the MAC competition on January 11, 2025.

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NORTHAMPTON/CUYAHOGA VALLEY ROTARY NEWS

Congratulations to Nathaniel Lahoski, Woodridge Middle School Eighth grader, for being selected as the Rotary Student of the Month for the first quarter of the school year. Nathaniel was selected by the eighth-grade teachers because "he consistently demonstrates integrity, impartiality, and concern for others; as well as being involved in school, community, and family."

Nathaniel was invited to the November Rotary Club meeting where principal Jesse Hosford described Nathaniel as a role model for other Woodridge students. The Rotary presented a check for $50 in Nathaniel`s name to a charity of his choice; in which he requested the donation to go to the Boys and Girls Club of Northeast Ohio. Nathaniel selected this charity as it provides a safe environment for kids to spend time and is led by adult mentors who foster positivity and academic success. This is important to Nathaniel, as he has always had great role models and mentors through after school activities at Woodridge and Woodridge Recreation. Nathaniel is the son of Terry and Denise Lahoski and grandson of Judy and the late John Lahoski. Congratulations Nathaniel.

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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. Meetings are not covered by the West Side Leader.

Zoning Update: Revisions to the zoning ordinance regarding signage were approved by the Zoning Commission at a hearing on December 10. The proposed changes were sent to the Summit County Planning Commission for their review on January 23. The prior revisions regarding home occupations, etc. are being integrated into the full ordinance which will be reprinted and posted to the township website.

Road Department: The township replaced the 2009 Colorado pick-up with a 2025 Ridgeline pick-up. After sixteen years, the old truck was cost-prohibitive to keep in service. The new truck will soon be equipped with light bars and township logos.

Condolences: The trustees express condolences to the family of former township trustee Clara Muldowney. Clara served on the township zoning board before being appointed township trustee upon the death of Richard Humphrey. Clara served for about two years until the park acquired her home.

Get Well Wishes: The trustees send get well wishes to former township trustee and current Board of Zoning Appeals member Jerry Ritch as he recovers from a planned surgery.

Share-a-Christmas: The trustees thank all who helped with this event. Be sure to see the full article elsewhere in this issue.

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: Pam Schneider at 330–657–2059; Road Department: Dave Krusinski at 330–657–2600; and Zoning: Mike Anderson at 234–900–9145.

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VILLAGE OF PENINSULA

In 2024, the Village of Peninsula achieved several significant milestones that strengthened its operations and community services, such as:

1. Working on an Area Master Plan that focuses on identifying priority projects, and pointing out potential areas for future investment or redevelopment. The final plan is moving towards a presentation to the Village Planning Commission and Village Council for review and approval.
2. The hiring of officers to fill all six full-time positions on the police department, ensuring a strong and reliable police presence in the community, with the help of our Auxiliary and Reserve officers which step-up daily, to supplement our full-time team. One of those officers, being our new K-9 handler which has enhanced the department`s capabilities, providing specialized skills to support law enforcement, public safety efforts and other communities with the same.
3. The hiring of a much needed second road and maintenance employee to assist our supervisor, that was a one person operation for months.
4. The wastewater project moving forward.

Looking forward to 2025, the Village of Peninsula is looking to build on the successes from 2024 regarding:

1. Completion of the Area Master Plan
2. Renovation of Village Hall
3. Continued progress on the wastewater project.
4. Continuing to support our employees so they can provide needed Village services.
5. And to work with other communities and organizations to make the Village of Peninsula a great place to live and visit.

The Village Hall remodeling has officially begun.

Council has unanimously accepted a bid for the demolition of the Player`s Barn off of route 303. After many years, the property has since become structurally unstable and is now beyond repair. Demolition will occur in the winter of 2025.

Be mindful during the winter season to not plow your snow onto the road or to neighboring properties!

Upcoming Meetings:
Planning Commission Meeting scheduled for January 27, 2025 at 7:00PM.
Check the website for Area Master Plan meeting updates and other information to come!

Contact Phone Numbers:
Administrative Office 330-657-2151
Non-Emergency Police & Fire 330-657-2911

Check the Website: www.villageofpeninsula-oh.gov

Faith Dorton, Administrative Assistant

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PENINSULA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Sunday Worship: Our Sunday Worship Services take place each week at 10:00AM both in-person and via Zoom. The Zoom meeting ID is 734 940 8017 and the passcode is Pumc1575. We welcome you to join us in worship and fellowship following the service. For more information about PUMC and upcoming events, please visit our website at PeninsulaUMC.org.

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JANET STAMMEN



Janet Stammen was a Cuyahoga Falls Elementary School teacher and lifetime supporter of Woodridge athletics. Her husband Stan, now retired, coached wrestling and cross-country for over 35 years here at Woodridge High School. During that time Janet never missed a single event with the exception of one wrestling tournament when she was giving birth to their daughter, Shea. Janet was a true and loyal supporter of Woodridge and its athletics and has had a lasting impression on everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. Her love of teaching was demonstrated by her commitment to every one of her students. Janet passed away in 2002. For Janet`s loyalty and commitment to the Woodridge community and for the influence she had on all who knew her, this tournament is named in her honor.

The above statement was in this year`s program for the Janet Stammen Memorial Duals. Following Janet`s passing on February 16, 2002, wrestling coach, Mike Massey was approached about renaming the Woodridge Invitational to honor Janet. At the same time Mike was asked to change the citizenship award to honor Stan. Mike graciously agreed and it was announced during the winter sports awards. The following January was the first meet honoring Janet and many tears were shed that day. T-shirts were made for each member of the team. They were anonymously given by a 1972 Woodridge graduate.

While her legacy lives on at Woodridge, Janet meant so much to many of us in this community. When Janet asked for help you just agreed without even knowing what she needed. If you attended any of the wrestling meets while she was involved it was filled with her friends in this community helping with the event. Thank you, Mike for continuing to remember Janet.

Amy Anderson

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NEW ARRIVAL

Presley Reese Vechik arrived on December 21 weighing in at seven pounds, twelve ounces and was twenty inches long. Her parents are Heather Schneider and Kenny Vechik, Grandparents are John and Kathy Schneider; great-grandparents are Dan and Janice Schneider.

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CONGRATULATIONS

Daelan and Samantha Mahoney were married on Friday, December 6 at The Aviator Event Center. They had a honeymoon in Grand Cayman. Sammie`s parents are John and Kathy Schneider and grandparents Dan and Janice Schneider. Sammie works for Terra Veta and is an Aeronautical Analyst. Daelan is a pilot for Southwest airlines. Daelan and Samantha are residing in Hendersonville, Tennessee.




DAELAN AND SAMMIE WITH GRANDPARENTS DAN AND JANICE SCHNEIDER

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MOTHER OF SORROWS CATHOLIC CHURCH

Holy Mass is celebrated on Saturdays at 5:00PM and Sundays at 9:30AM. Residents and visitors are always welcome. If you or someone you know is sick and would like to receive Holy Communion at home, email carolk4mos@gmail.com to set up a convenient time. Deacon Will Yoho (330-657-2631) is available to discuss weddings, baptisms or becoming a Catholic. Office hours are Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00AM to 2:00PM. For more information on the parish, check out our weekly bulletin at www.motherofsorrowspeninsula. org.

The St Vincent de Paul Society provides assistance to those in need of food, housing or utilities. You can email our SVdP partner, St Barnabas Parish in Northfield at SVDPofSTBARNABAS@gmail.com to request assistance. Responses are usually made within forty-eight hours.

Building: Mother of Sorrows was built in 1882 to provide ministry and worship opportunities for descendants of Irish Catholics who came to Ohio in the 1820s to build the Ohio and Erie canals. Our doors have remained open since then; but now, after 142 years, the church property is in serious need of repair and renovation in order to remain a beautiful landmark and a beacon of love and hope for many generations to come. The estimated cost for necessary updates is $165,000. We will retain the integrity of the structure and property so that it will compliment the image of our small village. Financial help is welcome from the community for this historical church project. Please consider donating to the Building Maintenance, Repair and Renovation Program. No contribution is too large or too small! Checks can be mailed directly to MOS (6034 Locust Street, Peninsula OH 44264) or dropped off at the office Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00AM to 2:00PM. Every dollar donated will be used exclusively for repairs and renovations so that we can keep our beautiful little church a vibrant part of our Peninsula community. If you have any questions about the project or how you could help, please contact Deacon Yoho (330-657-2631).

Faith & Fiction Book Club continues to meet the second Wednesday of each month at 10:00AM for coffee with book talk beginning at 10:30AM. On February 12 we will be discussing Priest and Beggar by Kevin Wells; and on March 12, we will review The Return of the Prodigal Son by Henri Nouwen. Everyone is welcome! We are made up of parishioners and non-parishioners, men and women, Catholics and non-Catholics.

Ash Wednesday is March 5: Distribution of ashes will take place at 7:00PM. Everyone is welcome.

Stations of the Cross will take place every Friday during Lent (March 7 to April 11) at 7:00PM in the Church. Please check our website (www.motherofsor-rowspeninsula. org) for additional information about Lenten services and/or events which are being planned.

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WITH THANKS

Thank you to our neighborly community for the kind well wishes, caring offers, and anonymous cookies. Happy and healthy new year wishes to everyone.

From all the Ungers

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PENINSULA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

A special thanks to all folks who attended the many holiday events in the Village of Peninsula. The music, lights, special events, and beautifully decorated shops, create a wonderful festive environment.

The 2025 Candlelight Walk will take place on Thursday, December 4, 2025.

Julie Similie from Uniontown won the PACC raffle basket. She was so excited and thrilled and told me she loves coming to the Village.

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CONDOLENCES



Clara Zielinski Muldowney passed away November 27, 2024. Clara was the beloved mother of Patricia (deceased), Gail, Susan and John, as well as to multiple grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was born in Boston Township and graduated from Boston High School in 1941. She married her husband, Jack in 1941. She served on the township`s zoning board and was appointed township trustee in 1976. She remained a trustee until August 1977 when the CVNRA purchased their home and they moved to Northampton. Clara and Jack were married 75 years until his passing in 2024.

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WANT ADS AND SERVICES

ALEXANDER WATER: 330-923-0014.

SWEETPEAS PAINTING LLC: Call local resident Shannon Sneider for all your painting needs. 216-970-8705
YCN Rating 5 Star. I was recommended to Shannon by a friend. She came soon after I reached out. She gave me a very reasonable quote. She was very personable, thorough and did an excellent job. I would highly recommend her.
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TREE TRIMMING: Tree trimming, storm clean-up, general clean-up. Call Tom the Tree Guy at 330-760-4105.

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.

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


REAL ESTATE SERVICES: Your hometown Real Estate agent, looking to buy or sell your home call us. Sylvia Tonhaeuser/ Robin Shrader Remax Trends 330-329-1851. No one knows Peninsula or Boston Township better.
YCN rating 5. She was excellent as a real estate agent, very considerate, good communication and very caring of the property

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.

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.

FOR SALE: Contemporary Furniture. Handmade in Boston Township. Bar Stools, Counter Stools, Side Tables, Coffee Tables, and more. Joe Griffith. (330) 701-9819. Visit www.bluedogmodern.com. Email joe@bluedogmodern.com or call 330-701-9819.


DOG TRAINING/SERVICES: Whether you need help training your dog or help getting your dog out while you`re away, call Tim Dent 4 Dogs, LLC (330) 212–1181 or email timdent4dogs@gmail.com. Reasonable rates.
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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: Precious Pets Sitting Service at 216-701-4181, precpetstr@aol.com, preciouspetsohio.square.site. Providing visits, midday walks, and overnights since 1997, rates start $20/day, Insured/Bonded, Vet Tech.

PHYSICAL THERAPY: Looking to rehab an injury or need a body tune up to prevent aches and pain? We are a concierge physical therapy that comes directly to you, gets you feeling your best, and back to doing what you love to do. We don`t treat you like another number, we treat you like family! Amy McMillin, PT, Owner of Custom Care Rehab https://customcarerehab.com. 330-618-5703 "We Are Bringing the House Call Back to Medicine"

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