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BOSTON TOWNSHIP

SEWER PROJECT: The Trustees were informed by the Summit County Executive’s office and Mayor of Cuyahoga Falls of a proposal to provide funding for the design of a sanitary sewer on Season’s Road in Cuyahoga Falls going north to Suncrest Gardens. Funding would be from Cuyahoga Falls, a block grant, with the balance coming from the Department of Environmental Services. All of this is contingent upon the acceptance of the JEDZ. This included the approval of a master zoning plan which at the present time has not been drawn up. This is a matter of concern to Boston Township. Throughout many meetings with Summit County and Cuyahoga Falls this contingency was not a factor that was discussed. As stated before, acceptance on a non-existent master plan for the JEDZ severely limits the property owners in that area. The Trustees have until August 9th to make their decision.

ZONING: The Trustees regretfully accepted the resignation of Mike Kubiak on the Board of Zoning Appeals. We thank Mike for all of his work while on the BZA. Kathy Mathies, an alternate member, has accepted this position. This appointment brought back tearful memories for all involved. Mike’s BZA position was previously held by Kathy’s husband Gordon who passed away in January 2009. We are pleased to have Kathy continue Gordon’s efforts.

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, Larry Sulzer: 330-657-2135.

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PENINSULA COUNCIL

The Village Council held their regular meeting at 7:00P.M. on July 11th 2011 at the Village Hall. It was preceded at 6:30P.M. by a public hearing on the introduction of eight new zoning ordinances. The ordinances did not propose any major changes to the zoning regulations, but just offered for consideration some new definitions that the Planning Commission thought would clarify things and make them more consistent. The public hearing was well attended by concerned citizens and many offered their thoughts on the matter at hand.

The regular meeting took place after the public hearing. The Village budget was a major topic of discussion. In light of severe cutbacks of revenues from the State, Council discussed the matter of placing an increase to the municipal income tax on the November ballot, but the issue was not resolved. Council will hold a special meeting to further discuss the issue. The date of the meeting has not yet been set, but when it is it will be posted in the required places around town.

Council approved the awarding of the bid to install two new traffic signals on Route 303. Signal Service Company was awarded the bid in the amount of $32,900. The funding for the project comes almost entirely from a grant.

Mary Booth was reviewing the quotes received for the installation of new windows at the Village Hall. The review should be complete by the next regular meeting. The windows are completely paid for by a grant. Mary also announced that the new rails for the Village Hall are ready to be installed.

Meetings coming up at the Village Hall:
Board of Zoning Appeals: August 11, 2011 at 7:00P.M.
Planning Commission : August 16, 2011 at 7:00P.M.
Regular Council Meeting: August 8, 2011 at 8:00P.M.

Check the Library, Post Office, Village Hall, Terry Lumber and The Quarry for posting of Village minutes.

Police Department – Non emergency Police and Fire Department - 330-657-2911
Mayor and Court - 330-657-2151
Fiscal Office/Zoning - 330-657-2714
Service Department - 330-657-2089

John D. Steigel Fiscal Officer

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FIXED INCOME - FIXED EXPENSE = THE FIX WE`RE IN

People wonder why the township can’t make do and get along with the money the trustees literally beg from the park for the purpose of paying the expense of the park. Here are the numbers:

The Park holds thirty million dollars of real estate. That’s taxable value, not appraised value. If those dollars could be taxed, the township would receive an additional $14,500 into its General Fund each year, $15,000 into the Road and Bridge Fund and $210,000 into the Police Fund.

Not much, you think. For a Township that operates each year at or under budgeted revenue, it’s significant. We maintain our roads with $16,000 in annual tax receipts to the Road and Bridge Fund. The lost $15,000 almost doubles the amount available. We meet all General Fund obligations on a $220,000 annual budget. We pay for salt from the General Fund ($20,000 last winter); all the money we have to front for repairs to Park roads ($30,000 last year); payments to other political subdivisions ($8,000 for the county health district, $2,000 for fire hydrants); street lights ($6,000); zoning expense; building and equipment insurance ($9,000); payroll—normal overhead, but it all adds up. An additional $14,000 could be well used—an expanded zoning department, for instance.

How about the two elephant sized budget items, police and Valley Fire? The township pays $205,000 annually for half-time police protection. Because the police levy brings in $165,000 in tax revenue each year, the difference is paid from the General Fund. The value of Park holdings would bring in another $213,000 each year. $213,000 is lost to the park! We could have full time police protection. Think about this: Valley Fire is losing $150,000 in operating funds and $60,000 in capital funds (ambulance, fire truck, fire fighting safety gear). Valley Fire makes rescue calls for the park, Peninsula police answer calls and alarm drops on Park property, but they are not funded by the missing Park dollars.

It is what it is; the Park doesn’t pay property taxes and we can’t beg hard enough to realize the missing dollars to cover the Park’s fair share of paving and plowing the roads with only park houses and park buildings; cleaning up the litter left by two million Park visitors; rescuing park visitors, sending police on Park business, having enough money to pave our residential roads. It’s not going to get better: how many more visitors will be parking in that jigundous parking lot going in at Boston Mills; how many more visitors will the Park be able to accommodate at the Zielenski Court visitor’s center. You know what is currently going on and what’s in the works for the park—and the tab is being picked up by fewer than 200 households and fewer than 20 businesses in the Township.

Plans for a new JEDD between the township and a taxing authority are progressing. An income tax would let the Park pay its fair share. I have to believe it would come as a great relief to Park and Conservancy employees to know they have paid a fair share of the cost of maintaining their Park. There really is no free lunch; support the Township Trustees in making the expense of the Park a more equitable distribution.

Joanne Noragon, Fiscal Officer Boston Township

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To the Editors:

Our very solid zoning has been sabotaged and no one will say who is responsible.

Council voted to remove the emergency language because of so much public protest. So far, so good. Next thing we know, the emergency language is put back in by "a member of council." Who that is, no one will say, not even the clerk, who is required by law to supply such information.

If village council can vote to remove offensive language from a law, and anyone can secretly reverse that ruling, what has happened to majority rule? To democracy itself?

While we pay to support democratic ruling, are we getting dictatorship instead?

Lily Fleder

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WHY?

This is my response to the question WHY from last month’s issue.

Those who are unaffected by the Park’s actions may have a difficult time understanding our point of view that private land owners are the most important asset a community can have for its long-term well-being. The land owners have made a serious commitment and investment to live where they desire to live and contribute tangibly to the community. The short answer lies in the principles behind the “American Experiment,” a term which I am using to describe our particular form of government. The powers used by politicians who govern come directly from those who are governed, the American citizens. Our reason for the opposition to the federal takeover is basic; the rights of the private landowners versus taking land through the eminent domain process. I have not included those that were willing to sell their land to the Federal Government. The various types of abuses of the eminent domain process have been highlighted by some recent court cases which have been in the news. It seems as though the process has been used for whatever noble reason those that govern us can dream up. To quote Adam Fleder (son of Lily Fleder of Peninsula), “If you plan to do something really crummy you need to have a noble purpose!” or something close to that.

As a case in point, I am going to use the recent publicity surrounding the farms in our Valley. The first was the headlines “Farming Returns to the Valley”. This is simply not true on a couple of fronts. As far as I can recall, Szalay’s Farms has been here year after year since I have lived here 20+ years. I consider them to be the only real farmers that we have in the Valley. Digging deeper into the headlines and getting back to private landowners, when the park was in its beginning stages and began to acquire land, they did not consider those who owned land and farmed it as being “real” farmers. For example in the documentary”For All People for All Time”, Bob from the Lindley farm on Scobie Road was told by the park that “You’re not really a full-time farmer, so you need to sell us your property”. So they took their land by eminent domain, even though they did not have a plan for what they were going to do with it. It goes without saying that the courts would not deny the Department of Interior a favorable ruling. Then these farms and houses sat for years without being used.

Back to the “Farming” headlines, another truth is that the park actually removed the farms in the first place, which was never stated, and then took credit for bringing farms “back”. It is a bunch of hooey, but it put the park in a good light, which is really all they wanted. They don’t want to be known for what they really did.

A couple of things about the “new” or “right kind” of farmers… There is one farmer that is close to where I live so I know the most about it, though I suspect the rest are similar. As far as I can tell the farms are not their only source of income, so they are not farmers in the sense that farming is the only thing they do; only Szalay’s would qualify for that description. So as it turns out, they are not much different in that sense than the farmers the park removed. If you go to some of the websites of the “new” farmers you will see a real deal where you can share in the “risks and rewards” of farming. Sign me up. I wish I had thought of that. Imagine starting a business and expecting the customers to be willing to give you money that you can lose. Also, it is not quite clear to me what the “reward” is; does that mean that I get what I paid for? Some reward. And add to that if you are part of the Conservancy (most of the new farmers are) you can get volunteers to help on your farm, volunteers to help at the market to sell your produce among other benefits. I wonder how many volunteers Szalay’s gets. Hmmm. They also use “sustainable” as one of their buzz words. The fact that they are dependent on others for their success indicates that if one of their sources of support stops, they would more than likely become less sustainable as a business.

In conclusion land was taken from people who worked hard and earned the right to live peacefully with their neighbors in our community of Boston Township. And they probably did not find a replacement property that they enjoyed as much as the one which was taken away, for really no viable reason, other than the same reason that a bully, even though he has lunch money, will take your lunch money. Even with all of the press and hype about the “new” farms in the valley, they really are not much more than the former tenant farmer system in the Deep South, which was deeply criticized. Now the park service praises it, but they are careful not to call it what it is.

As always, comments are welcome and encouraged.

Ray Hach 3614 Oak Hill Road Peninsula, Ohio 44264 ray.hach@juno.com Glad to be a part of this greatest nation on God’s green earth

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GET WELL WISHES

Please keep the following in your prayers: Bonnie Sulzer, Joyce Jeric, Tommy James, Tom Rodhe, Sr., Larry Shrader, Judy Getz, Jim Lockert, Gloria Ritch, Nancy Sue James Zvara, Jan Bishop and Dave Mayer.

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BOSTON TOWNSHIP BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 2011

The Bicentennial Committee wishes to thank everyone who joined together to make this event such a success. We were blessed with excellent weather and even more with unconditional support. The last committee meeting will be held later this month and we will compile our comprehensive (we hope) list of thank you’s and acknowledgements to be published in the next edition of Your Community News. For now, thank you, and here are the winners of the vintage quilt blocks and the commemorative quilt:

Commemorative quilt raffle: Nancy Tesmer
Vintage block raffle: Nicki Marias, Ronda Russell, Judie Getz, John Mazi, Pam Burda, Hazel Broughton, Anne Williams, and Mary Booth
Vintage block silent auction: Nancy Orahoske, Eileen Cargould, Judy Lahoski, Becky Peffer, and Cathy Mayer

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THANK YOU

A big THANK YOU to township residents, Paul and Marsha Sergi for providing the funding for the fantastic bicentennial

Tim Tesmer

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FARMERS` MARKET AT HERITAGE FARMS

Make sure to visit the Peninsula Farmers’ Market on Wednesday afternoons from 3:30 to 7:00 PM all summer.

The Market has some really wonderful vendors including our own Kathleen Varga from Crooked River Herb Farm, produce from Sirna’s Farm, Posh Pierogies, Gray House Pies, just roasted coffee from the Akron based micro roaster at KC Coffee, and Stahl’s Bakery in Kent.

The Market is located on the family farm at 6050 Riverview Road. Contact www.HeritageFarms.com or Karen James Walters at MarketManger@heritagefarms.com.

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SUMMER THOUGHTS

Winter seemed like an ice age this year and so much Spring rain should have brought many blossoms or drowned what had been planted. But summer seems to have been just right so far. In fact it has been so nice that the cold of winter and the wetness of spring is indeed quite forgotten. Yet, giving thanks, instead of complaining about what is wrong or problematic, is something that ought to be part of every day of every season of every year. It is something that should always be remembered first and then the things of life, whatever they may be, will always be just right.

If you are of a religious persuasion or not, remember that summer time, while often vacation time, is a wonderful opportunity to visit and pray in the places of worship found where you are on holiday. After all, God never takes a vacation from caring and loving us. A sense of gratitude will bring out the best of every season and person. In this way the sourness of negativity will be rooted out and a bountiful harvest of harmony and hope blossom summer, winter, spring and fall.

Fr. John Terzano, Pastor Mother of Sorrows Parish, Peninsula

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BOB`S BP

Bob’s BP completed five years of service to the community on April 18, 2011. Customer appreciation Day on June 24, 2011 was a big success. Free hot dogs, pop, and balloons were distributed. BP sent a crew to clean windshields and give out gifts like magnets and tire gauges. We hope to serve the community better and thank all of customers for their patronage.

Bob and Nimmi Gupta

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PENINSULA VALLEY HISTORIC
AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Special Concert: Music of the Civil War

Join us for an intimate celebration of the music of Jay Ungar and Molly Mason on Thursday, September 29, 2011 at 7:00pm. This nationally renowned duo will grace our village with an special evening concert at the historic Grand Army of the Republic Hall. Ticket sales at $17.00 are limited. Please reserve by phoning 330-657-2528 for a spectacular and memorable event here in our own community! See www.peninsulahistory.org for more information.

Civil War Lecture Series “Gettysburg & Its Aftermath" will be presented by Carol Zeh of the Tallmadge Civil War Roundtable on Thursday, July 28th at 7:00pm. There will be a door prize of books relating to the Battle of Gettysburg. Come join us for this FREE event!

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MARILYN`S KITCHEN

A few months ago we met Pam from Doug's Dinner Bucket which is in Boston Township at 5730 Akron Cleveland Road. Pam did not have a recipe at the time but she offers us this one for your summer squash. Doug's caters for all occasions. No event is too small or large. Pam and her son Tony make a variety of home style dishes, salads, and desserts. If it is not on their list, just ask. Pam appreciates at least a week's notice. Call Pam at 330-653-8184. Pam and Tony are looking forward to catering your event. They will also give you a warm welcome if you stop at Doug's Dinner Bucket for breakfast or lunch. Home made cinnamon rolls on Friday.

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ZUCCHINI BAKE

Sauté in butter:
4 Cups sliced, peeled zucchini (other varieties of squash can be used)
1 Medium onion chopped.
Add 1/2 Cup chopped parsley
Add pinch each: basil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper.
In a mixing bowl beat together:
3 eggs
3/4 lb. shredded Monterey Jack cheese.


Mix all together with 2 chopped fresh tomatoes. Pour into buttered 13 X 9 inch pan. Bake 45 minutes at 375 degrees E-mail YCN a favorite recipe and a few sentences about yourself to marilynskitchen@aol.com
Thank you.

Marilyn Griffith

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TOWPATH PRESCHOOL

Towpath Preschool is currently enrolling 3-5 year old students for the 2011-2012 school year. The junior class (3 and 4 year olds) meets Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00-11:30. The senior class (4 and 5 year olds) meets Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:00-11:30 with an optional pre-kindergarten extended day from 11:30-1:55 on Tuesday and Wednesday. For more information call Tammy at 330-657-2071 or visit our website at www.towpathpreschool.com for a registration form.

Towpath Preschool has served Peninsula and surrounding communities for over 30 years. It is located in the lower level of the Peninsula Methodist Church at Rt. 303 and Akron-Peninsula Rd. The school is non-sectarian and is licensed by the state of Ohio with a Step Up to Quality one star rating. Towpath is a developmental program oriented toward learning through a variety of hands-on experiences as well as through socialization and creative play.

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CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Christina Blair on her graduation from Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy. She has an appointment to the Naval Academy.

Christina is the holder of three state records for individual running while a member of the cross country team at CVCA.

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2011 VALLEY HOME DAYS

Come Enjoy the Fun!! Bring your lawn chairs!!

7:00am-7:45am – Pre-Registration Day of Race for 5K
8:00am – Start of 5K Race (Woodridge Intermediate School) Cost: $17 Pre-Registration - $20 Day of Race – For registration forms please contact Pam Schneider at Email: pam9963@aol.com or (330) 657-2331

7:00 am– 10:30am – All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast
Boston Twp. Garage – 1775 Main St. Cost $5.00

11:00am – 2:00pm
Ice Cream Social and Kiddie Carnival Games
Dunk Tank – Music Venues by Woodridge Music Club
Boston Township Hall – 1775 Main St.

Woodridge Music Club will be having venues throughout the community all day! Then the activities will move to Mill Street. More Woodridge Music Club venues



6:00pm – 11:00pm
Street Dance with DJ
Plenty of Good Food & Beer and Dunk Tank

If you have any questions contact Pam Schneider
pam9963@aol.com or (330) 657-2331

Hope to see everyone there again!!

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PENINSULA MIX

Ten or so years ago, when Steve Craig was Mayor, he conducted several public input meetings as to how, every step of the way, citizens wanted their community to develop. The information he gleaned was reflected in our zoning and followed by our village council……until recently.

It's a bit different these days…..

Somehow, an emergency clause appeared in our zoning laws, which means that now, every violation of our zoning laws would be classified as an emergency. I guess that meant that if we want to put putter golf, or a petting zoo, in a residential neighborhood, it could be accepted as an "emergency".

This, then becomes a process known as spot zoning.

And, according to information available on the computer, citizens might want to know that spot zoning has been outlawed already in several states.

Credit should go to Peninsula Village Council. Following public response from citizens who came forward to object to the emergency zoning clause, at the February meeting of village council, the emergency clause was removed by a vote of council.

However, somehow, the emergency clause was again added to the wording by "a member of council" and so far, I have not been able to find out who re-added the emergency clause. So, if anyone out there knows, please let the public in on who re-added the emergency clause, after council removed it.

There seems to be a cloak of silence in this matter.

Lily Fleder

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50TH ANNIVERSARY

Tom and Bertha Jones celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 10, 2011. Earlier this year they received two tickets to San Francisco with instructions not to ask any questions. When they arrived at the airport Tom and Bertha were greeted by their children and grandchildren. They celebrated in San Francisco and Yosemite.

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EAGLE SCOUTS

Trevor Hammond and Nathan Urbank will join the rank of Eagle Scout on August 20, 2011.

Nathan’s project was the creation of three benches that were placed at Cedar Grove Cemetery just before Memorial Day. Nathan came up with the idea when he went to one of the parades and realized that his grandfather, Ed Alexander, had no place to sit while waiting for the Memorial Day Ceremony to begin.

Sadly, one if the benches is now dedicated to Nathan’s father, Aaron Urbank, who passed away before the project could be completed.

Trevor’s project consisted of power washing and painting the pavilion and picnic tables at the Moose Family Center on State Road.


Trevor Hammond, Larry Sulzer, Jim Hammond, and Nathan Urbank construct benches at the Boston Township garage.

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CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Jenny Heidenreich who placed in the top three of her age group in the Palio del Drappo Verde e Rosso race on Saturday, July 9, 2011. The race benefited the Andrea Rose Teodosio Foundation.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Special Happy Birthday wishes to Marilyn Griffith who will be celebrating her 80th on July 26, 2011.

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WANT ADS

FOR SALE: Antique wicker baby carriage approx. 52” x 38”. Call 330-620-4362.

FOR SALE: 1984 Ponitac Fiero – red. Needs TLC. Call 330-467-9060.

FOR SALE: WWII Coast Guard kit and uniforms. Excellent cond. $100. Call-467-9060.

HOUSE FOR SALE: Richfield- 2 bedrm, 1 bath, kit, living rm, dining rm., wood floors, attached garage, barn, storage cottage on 2 acres, fenced pasture. Small orchard with apple, cherry and pear trees. Revere schools 330-659-4748.

FOR SALE: Heavy Lawn Roller $40 call Jeanette at 330-650-4355

FOR SALE: Howard Miller grandfather clock, model 610-895, “Jonathan”, 4 years old. Asking $1250.00 or reasonable offer. Call Ray at 216-402-9511.

CHILD CARE in my Peninsula Home: Licensed Practical Nurse wants to watch your children. Full-time, Part-time, and summer available. References available. Call Lori at (330) 657-4019

FOR SALE: Round tiled patio table and umbrella with four chairs and cushions. Green, tan and brown. Call Margo at 657-2857.

FREE horse manure for your garden. Will load your truck Balogh’s horse boarding 3330-659-4748

GARDENING: Local organic gardener is available for all your gardening needs. Call Patty at 330-657-4015.

SUMMER CHILD CARE: Stay at home mom in Peninsula available to watch your child this summer in my home. If interested call 330-657-2082

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SERVICES

LICKITY-SPLIT: Tree cutting and wood splitting. Call Scott Ensign at 330-657-2462.

GREEN CLEANING, DOG WALKING, AND MUCH MORE: Local company seeking new clients. We offer Personal Service, Green Cleaning, Pet Services, and a lot more. Call Neal @330.606.9498 or to learn more visit www.contemporarylivingservices.com

LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHER: Sant' Agata Photos www.santagataphotos.com OR santagataphotos@aol.com For all photography needs: newborns, graduates, weddings etc. Resident discount.

PROPERTY AND FREE STANDING BUILDING FOR SALE: 4,000 Square Ft. Freestanding Building. Zoned Industrial with Flexible Permit Use. Metal Construction. Two (2) 10' x 14' Doors. 1.58 Acres. 3 Phase Electric. Gas Heat. Partially Secured Yard. 6 in. Concrete Floors. Proximity to: CVNP, Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Depot, Ohio and Erie Canal Lock 29, Towpath Trail, Art Galleries and Shops, Peninsula Art Academy, BMBW Ski Resorts, Brandywine Golf Course, and many other attractions. Call 330.697.5079

DONATE YOUR OLD COMPUTER FOR A GOOD CAUSE: Donate your old computer or broken computer parts made 1/01/2000 or newer. This equipment will be used to teach underprivileged kids how to repair computers. For more details call 440.665.0008

KEVIN STONE PHOTOGRAPHY: Offering quality services for families, couples, seniors and other events. Call 330687-4262 WWW.KWSTPHOTO.CO.NT

GENERAL CONTRACTOR: Chiarle Construction and J.C. Deck Masters is available for all of your construction and landscape needs. Free estimates. Call John at 330-329-8389 or 330-328-2045.

LICENSED ELECTRICIAN: Peninsula Resident offers high quality electrical work with a discount to Peninsula residents. Call Steve at 330-310-1061 www.missionelectricohio.com

PLYMOUTH MEMORIAL: Cemetery markers and monuments. Located at 5095 Akron-Cleveland Road. Call 330-650-1545.

WEDDING AND PARTY HELP: Are you planning a party or wedding? If so I can help! I can take care of as much or as little as you would like. Fees are based upon what is needed. References and pictures available. Emily Holody 330-256-6641

Q-BALL WELDING & SONS: We will take care of all your fabrications and welding needs. Jeff Plymire 330-618-4255.

STONE AND BRICK PATIOS AND WALKWAYS: Local and reliable. Please call for more information and quotes. Jason Mays 330-714-5387.

EXCAVATION WORK: 25 years exp. Utility installation, repair and upgrades. Landscaping, hardscapes and concrete. Foundation installation and repairs, etc. Booth Excavating 330-573-8875/330-657-2244. YARD REFUSE

BIG FRANK’S STUMP GRINDING SERVICE: Prompt service, free onsite estimates, seven days a week. Portable unit fits through a 36” opening. Call Frank Grezlik at 330-281-1280.

TREE/WOOD REMOVAL: If you have a tree to take down or wood to get rid of (no rotten wood) please give me a call. I need firewood. Call Matt at 330-657-2138.

VALLEY ROOF REPAIR & HOME MAINTENANCE: Bonded and insured. No job too small. Call Rick at 330 322- 7996.

CHAIR REPAIR: including cane, rush and splint seat weaving. 35 years experience. Call David Shankland at 330-467-6772.

ROSARIES: Beautiful handmade one-of-a-kind rosaries. Handcast centers and crucifixes. Colors are the shopper’s choice. Great gifts for Christmas, Baptisms, birthdays, First Communion and Confirmations. Some rosaries are on display at the Peninsula Art Academy. Call Mary Anne at MAD Creations, 657-2085.

TREE TRIMMING: No job too small. Call Tom Godlewski 330-650-9678.

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

CUSTOM RESTORATION: Custom wood trim, plaster and drywall repair, sash, door and hardware, century home restoration. Call Dan Torowski at 330-659-0055

VILLAGE HANDY: Remodeling, carpentry, tile, general plumbing & electrical. Call Buddy Milhoan at 657-2699.

OUTDOOR STORAGE AND PARKING: Affordable, secure, and convenient for boats, recreational vehicles and automobiles now available at the Virginia Motel. Call today 330-342-0864.

WESTERN RESERVE RENOVATIONS: Home repairs, improvements and renovations. Peninsula local, insured and bonded. Call for free quote. Jason Klein 330-221-3461.

SILHOUETTES: Children’s silhouettes from your photos or mine $15.00. Black paper cut on white background that fits an 8x10 frame. Samples available. Call Lois Unger at 657-2385.

HOME CARE SERVICES: Providing trusted, reliable, affordable, courteous home care service for elderly. Bonded and insured. Richard Pivovar at 330-668-1051.