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BOSTON TOWNSHIP

BRUSH PICK-UP: Final brush pick-ups for 2012 will be October 1st and 22nd.

LEAF PICK-UP: Leaf pick-up begins October 15th.

EAD: the Trustees are continuing to finalize plans for the Economic Activity District. A public hearing was held on August 22, 2012 and following the hearing the Trustees voted to accept the text amendments as approved by the zoning commission.

DONATIONS: The Trustees gratefully accepted donations from Dave Hazelwood who lives on Wetmore Road and the Conservancy for the NPS. Mr. Hazelwood’s donation was the result of an article in YCN suggesting that people living in homes now owned by the NPS and not paying property taxes make a donation to offset the lack of taxes. The Conservancy donation was for the Trail Mix.

ROAD CLOSURE REQUESTS: The CVNP has requested that Summit County Council delay the closure of Oak Hill and Wetmore Roads through the next snow season. The city of Cuyahoga Falls is on record opposing these closures, but should the closures happen they are asking Summit County Council to mandate several conditions. Impacting the Township would be 25% of costs that would include construction of two 96’ diameter turning circles and lighting on Oak Hill. The next meeting of Summit County Council will be on December 3, 2012.

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 Peninsula Village Council met in regular session on August 13, 2012. The proposal of a Joint Police District was discussed. The Mayor and Council agreed to look further into the matter. The Parking Station proposal was also discussed but no action was taken.

The Council then met in a special session on August 27, 2012. At this meeting Council agreed to accept the lowest and best bid to purchase a used truck for the Service Department from Imel Motor Sales. It will replace the current truck which is more than twenty-years-old and in a state of disrepair.

The Council also met in regular session on September 10, 2012. Prior to the meeting, Judge McKenney from the Summit County Probate Court met with local citizens to explain and help them with probate matters any of them may have. The session was very informative and well attended. Council approved the annual contract with the Cuyahoga Valley Railroad. The Mayor announced that Trick or Treat will be held on Wednesday, October 31 from 6 to 7:30 P.M. The community party will be at the Woodridge Intermediate School from 7:30 to 8:30. The Mayor also announced that the Village was the recipient of the Best Hometown Winner Award presented by Ohio magazine. The Village will be featured in the November issue. Council approved a contract with Boston Township for the purchase of road salt for the upcoming winter. Doug Anderson announced that the Police Chief Committee will meet on September 17 at 6:00PM to finalize the interview process.

Reminders for Village residents:
On Wednesday, October 10, Republic Trash Services will be sending out an extra truck to pick up large bulk items, such as furniture and appliances, that the residents may wish to dispose of at no extra charge.

The Village's Leaf Pickup program this year will begin on October 15 and end on November 30.

Meetings coming up at the Village Hall:
Board of Zoning Appeals October 11th at 7:00PM
Regular Session of Council October 8th at 7:00PM
Check the Library, Post Office, Village Hall, and Terry’s Lumber for postings.

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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From the Mayor

I would like to start by saying thank you for allowing me to be your mayor. It has been an honor. This year started by ending the police chief lawsuit. We are now in the process of hiring a new chief. The council and I also hired a new solicitor, Irving Sugerman and his firm. Mr. Sugerman brings a high level of expertise and needed experience to the Village. I met with the City of Stow and their zoning department and we are now using them instead of Summit County as our building department. Stow has been doing an excellent job and has been profitable for the Village. As you know, we were having problems with our road equipment over the past few years. I asked Tom Cooper of Stine Road and Skip Ausperk of Boston to help me out and they did in a very big way. They repaired the backhoe, chipper and leaf machine saving the Village thousands of dollars. Skip also kept the big trucks running through the winter and helped plow snow at the end of winter. Skip was hired full time in June. Thanks go out to both of these men! Due to the light winter and the money that was saved by all departments, John Stiegel and I came up with a way to buy a new (used) truck for the road Department. The truck is here and it is paid for. My staff has been going through and organizing all the records, putting records on computer files, preparing paper records for storage, and getting ordinances for codification. This is a major project; everyone has been working together, and there is light at the end of the tunnel. My goal has been to start at the bottom and work forward. As I like to say, restock or rebuild the tool box so everyone can do their job the right way with the right tools. I’m not trying to change the world, but to maintain our Village, the Village that won the Best Hometown to live in by Ohio Magazine. Always looking for new ideas and for your support 330-657-2151. Douglas Mayer, Mayor
Village of Peninsula

Douglas Mayer, Mayor Village of Peninsula

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VALLEY FIRE DISTRICT

Our thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sergi for the most generous gift of a Jaws of Life used for vehicle extractions. Their continued support of our department is greatly appreciated. The Valley fire District Board of Trustees approved two new officers. Nick Zamiska was promoted to Lieutenant 1 and Scott Duber as Lieutenant 2. Our thanks to all of the very qualified applicants for these positions.

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TRICK OR TREAT
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 31, 2012

Trick-or-Treat will be from 6:00 to 7:30 PM, the Community Party will be from 7:30 to 8:30 PM at the Woodridge Intermediate School. Come enjoy the costumes, games and refreshments. Costume judging to start at 8:00 PM

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OKTOBERFEST EVENT

Saturday, October 13 - 6:00 PM Celebrating the 125th Year of the Boston Township Hall. $8 Adults - $3.50 Kids (12 & under) Ticket includes dinner and live music. Cash bar. All proceeds benefit the slate roof project. For advance tickets, call 330-657-2842. Tickets also available at door.

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PEDDLER’S DAY
OCTOBER 1, 2011

Peddler’s Day is October 1, 2011. Please contact Mary Booth, 330-657-2244, to get your name and sale location on the Peddler’s Day Map. When you see Nina this year, please be sure to tip your hat. Nina is not sure when she organized the first Peninsula Garage Sale Day at the behest of then Mayor Dick Fisher and Councilwoman Carol Wright, but it has been “about 30 years ago now”. She does know that 12 years ago she re-named it Peninsula Peddler’s Day. It has since grown to be an endearing annual event. Throughout these years, Nina carried the torch for us peddlers, organized us, paid the advertising, and made the map. We have had a lot of fun, sold some stuff, and literally created village traditions around this day. Some say they love it more than Thanksgiving (you know who you are!). Nina says she is retiring from Peddler Day, so just in case she means it: THANK YOU, NINA! And Wayne, thank you too!

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BOSTON MILLS - LEAVE IT ALONE!!!

Lily Tomlin said, "No matter how cynical I get, it is never enough".

On December 27, 1974, the Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area was established to loud fanfare as a means to "preserve" the Cuyahoga Valley. Locals felt "If we did such a poor job of preserving the valley, why did the Department of the Interior want to buy it?"

In the ensuing years about 400 families were "preserved" right out of their homes, Their homes were destroyed and their property taken off the tax docket. This hurt our township, our schools, and our county.

The Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area became the Cuyahoga Valley National Park on October 11, 2000. They didn't seem to be able to make up their minds what they wanted to call it.

Only about eight percent of the township remains in private ownership, and these poor residents who own their properties have the dubious privilege of providing the schools, police, fire, roads, and rescue services for the rest of the township.

It’s like finding out that you have a new dependent in your home……your own government.

In the Wednesday, September 5, 2012 issue of the Akron Beacon Journal, Bob Downing's article "New Blueprint For The Park Land" tells how our quaint and historic Boston Mills area across from the Boston Mills Ski Run will be transformed into the National Park's version of Disneyland. More tax paying residents, our neighbors, will lose their homes as a result of the new enlarged parking areas and a campground on Latta Lane. This is despite Superintendent Birdsell's promise that there would be no overnight camping in the park.

The proposed plan is available at parkplanning.nps.gov/bostonplan.

No input was invited from either the Boston Township Trustees or the zoning board, but our already strapped remaining residents will be expected to pony up the money for all the increased community services to provide for the additional visitors.

If you are opposed to the commercialization of the Boston Mills Area, please write to: Superintendent, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, 15610 Vaughn Road, Brecksville, OH 44141 and please copy Boston Township Trustees, PO Box 123, Peninsula, OH 44264.

Marty and Marilyn Griffith

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PENINSULA VALLEY HISTORIC & EDUCATION FOUNDATION

In case you have missed the good news, Peninsula will be featured in the November edition of Ohio Magazine as a “Best Hometown 2012-13!” The village was nominated by the Foundation and selected as the regional winner of this contest on August 24th. Congrats to all!

Join us on September 29th from 5-8pm at the G.A.R. Hall for a wine bar with live music and dancing, featuring the music of John Boston. Bring hors d’oeuvres and a basket to share.

The Foundation is celebrating its 50 years of historic preservation in Peninsula by creating “Before & After” plaques for village buildings. These plaques are now located inside shops, restaurants, and galleries and reveal the beautiful setting that our community has produced in making welcome families, friends, and visitors today. Take a peek and see what memories and stories these prompt. Stories to be shared would be most welcomed by our staff in documenting the rich valley history; paper forms for these are available at each destination.

The G.A.R. Hall will host a unique quilt show Hands, Hearts & Homes: Quilts of the Cuyahoga Valley from November 1-4, 2012. Planned with a local theme, it will feature quilts made in or the heirlooms of Cuyahoga Valley families. Beverages and homemade refreshments will be available on the lower level of the hall. Admission is a $3.00 donation at the door from 11:00am to 5:00pm. A new local quilt will be raffled. A wine and cheese preview night will be held Thursday, November 1st from 6:00-8:00pm with an $8.00 admission. Come join us for this special quilt event!

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PENINSULA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH NEWS

Join PUMC as We Honor Our Pets in October
Did you know that October is a significant month for animals & those who love them? All of October is ASPCA "Adopt a Shelter dog Month", and "National Animal Safety and Protection Month". Oct 4th is "World Pets' Day", and Oct 6th-12th is "Animal Welfare Week".

Since Peninsula has so many residents who love their animals, the Peninsula United Methodist Church invites you to join us at two special October community events for our animals:

Our first event is our Annual "Blessing of the Animals" on Oct 13th. Please join us again this year and bring your pets to be blessed by Pastor Derek Kubilus. This was a big success last year and we hope to see a big turnout this year too. Please visit our website; PeninsulaUMC.org to see photos from last year's "Blessing of the Animals". The blessings will begin at 1:00 p.m. on the church lawn. For questions, contact Lynn Parmentier at (330) 931-9662.

Our second event is an A.A.R.F.! (Awareness of Animal Rescue Facilities) Tour, which will take place on Oct 20th. We'll meet in the church parking lot at 9:30 am, caravan to and tour two or three local animal rescue facilities ('no kill' shelters), and stop to have lunch along the way. Our goal is to learn about the facilities and the wonderful work that the employees & volunteers do to help our fellow furry friends. One of our tours will include the new location of the Humane Society of Greater Akron. All are welcome to join us. For questions, contact Loretta Harland at (330) 289-7278.

Peddlers Day 2012
Peninsula United Methodist Church will have spaces on the church grounds available for rent to vendors who would like to participate in Peddlers Day. Call the Church at 330.657.2567 for more information.

The church will also offer baked goods and hot and cold beverages in the morning and hot food and snacks at lunch for sale inside

Honoring Sharon

Sharon Collins was honored by the Peninsula United Methodist Church for her 34 years of service as Sunday School Teacher on Rally Day, September 9, 2012. What an accomplishment! Thank you Sharon!

Peninsula United Methodist Church Honored
Peninsula United Methodist Church was awarded a 2012 Architectural Heritage Award for the restoration of its steeple on September 17, 2012 by the Summit County Historical Society of Akron and Preservation Alliance of Greater Akron. Again, Peninsula United Methodist Church would like to thank our friends, neighbors, community and all who helped us accomplish our goal of replacing our steeple. We appreciate your support!

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SOLDIER OF THE YEAR

On June 14, 2012 Army Staff Sgt. Walter Shield was honored as Soldier of the Year 2012 by the Association of the United States Army Newton D. Baker Chapter. Walt is a staff sergeant with the 319th Quartermaster Battalion of the U.S. Army Reserve in Twinsburg. He has served in Kuwait and Iraq and in 2009 marched in the inauguration for President Barack Obama.

Walt has been a member of the Hudson Police Department for the past fifteen years. He is also a volunteer with the Hudson Fire Department, EMT volunteer with Hudson EMS, and a member of the Summit County Hazmat team.

Walt and his wife Lori live in Boston Township.

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GET WELL WISHES

Please remembe the following in your prayers: Pastor Derek Kubilus, Buddy Milhoan, Bonnie Sulzer, Larry Shrader, Gloria Ritch, Nancy Sue James Zvara, Marilyn Griffith and Dave Mayer.

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PENINSULA LIBRARY

Music on the Porches
Saturday, September 29, 2-4pm Larry Shrader will be in the gazebo (weather permitting) to share some of his favorite old country and country tunes!

Classic Movie Night first Thursday at 6:30pm
October 4 — The Night of the Hunter.
November 1 – Bad Day at Black Rock.

December 6 – Remember the Night.

Friends of the Library Book Sale and Bizarre Bazaar
Saturday October 6, 10am-4pm

Thursday Night Retirement Series
October 11: Retirement Income Planning: Find Out How Much You Need
October 18: Your Retirement and Your IRA: Avoiding Costly Mistakes While Keeping More of Your Retirement Money
October 25: Sound Investing for Retirees.

Peninsula Library Programs
www.peninsulalibrary.org
(330)657-2291

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MAINTAINING THE FLOWERS



Heather and Thalia Johnston maintain the flower boxes on the State Route 303 and Cuyahoga River bridge.

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TOTAL BODY FITNESS

Has summer come and gone and you still can’t fit in that bathing suit? Would you like to work out in a private space, nestled amid the tree tops, with fun, vibrant trainers, no membership fees, one-on-one training tailored to your body and your desired results? Total Body Fitness located at 6138 Riverview Road in Peninsula is the answer. Of the four women I know personally who work out at Total Body Fitness, we have three things in common: we all hated to exercise, liked to laugh, didn’t really believe our bodies could change, but we were driven by guilt to go through the motions. Without realizing it, the weeks passed and we are all pounds lighter, inches smaller, and are motivated to show up (at least twice sometimes three times a week) because we have fun…and always have genuine laughs.

Do yourself a favor – physically and emotionally – call Carlean 216-470-4309 and Natalie 330-657-2963 or 330-730-3355 at Total Body Fitness and start transforming your body and your life.

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WANT ADS AND SERVICES

ALEXANDER WATER: 330-923-0014.

FREE CAT TO A GOOD HOME: Gray tabby, six months old, fostered and de-wormed. Call Gwen at 234-380-5299.

WANTED: Black snakes, free to a good home. Call 330-650-4355.

FOR SALE: Hot wheels, Matchbox, Majorett, Golden, Lesney, some older. $1.00 each. China/curio Cabinet 5’8” tall, 2’ wide, 1 ½ ‘ deep. Glass on three sides, with light. $75. Various antique collectibles, must see. Call 330-650-5503.

FOR SALE: Size 10 wedding dress & veil: $100 Call Brenda at 330 467-6717

RECENT WOODRIDGE GRADUATE seeks clerical, domestic, and yard work. Experienced. References. Call: 216 -215-2859 or 330- 388-5939

PET SITTING IN YOUR HOME: For all your pet sitting needs, contact Precious Pets Sitting Service at 330-528-0158. Providing visits, midday walks and overnight service since 1997. Rates start $15/day, fully insured, Veterinary Technician.

LOCAL HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE. Will work with your budget. 30 years’ experience. Honest & reliable. Will do regularly or for special occasion (one time). Call Ellen (330) 657-2836

AMAZING 13 YEAR OLD READY TO WORK FOR YOU!: Possible tasks could include, babysitting or elder care/companion, dog walker/sitter, face painting for birthday parties, small household chores and, small cake pop orders personalized for any occasion. Red Cross babysitter certified. Please call Reilly or Holly at 330-459-2366

THE PIEROGI LADY AKA AUTUMN JOHNSTON: Find ME on Facebook or email me at thepierogilady@gmail.com for a list of over 35 types of pierogis! Introducing bite size pierogis! Don't forget we cater! 330-690-2129

TOTAL BODY FITNESS: Let Total Body Fitness give you the gift of health and fitness. Call Carlean 216-470-4309 or Natalie 330-657-2963 for details. Total Body Fitness is located on the corner of Riverview & 303 6138 Riverview Road in the tall gray building on the third floor.

FOR SALE: Beautiful dollhouse miniature furnishings. Most are 1” scale. I make: furniture, accessories, ceramics, wood, upholstered furniture, and outdoor embellishments including brick walkways. I do custom work to your specifications. You can view my work on- CreationsMAD.etsy.com Please call 330-657-2085 and avoid the shipping if you live close.

A PERFECT PLOW: Jesse Weitzel- general handyman-snow plowing-small concrete jobs-wood, tile, laminate & vinyl floor installation. Call (330)319-0469

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

LEGAL SERVICES: Local resident, Heather R. Johnston, 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

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.