Would you be my valentine? People need to be cautious when that receiving Valentine e-cards over the next week.

Director of the Office of Consumer Affairs, Cynthia Sich said, “With so much business and communication done over the Internet, cyber-scammers see Valentine’s Day as another opportunity to break your bank and your heart.”

The council members accepted a decreased budget for 2010 at its Feb. 1 meeting. Fiscal Officer Rick Quay said cuts of more than $725,000 off the budget since 2007 have been made.

Ohio law was passed that requires boaters born on or after Jan. 1, 1982 to successfully complete either a Boater Education course or a proficiency exam if they are going to operate a boat with a 10 horsepower motor or more. This applies to operators and supervising adults. The law currently affects young adults but will eventually affect everyone that operates a boat with more than the allotted horsepower.

There’s no need to wait for Antiques Roadshow   to come to Canton, just bring your treasure to the library Saturday, Feb. 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the 2nd Annual Antiques Appraisal Show.  David C. Morris, an antique and art appraiser, will be at the Stark County District Library Main Library, 715 Market Avenue N to evaluate your find and answer your questions.  Please bring only two items for evaluation.

The Rotary Club of Lake/Green honored Blake Beatty with Student of the Month for December 2009.

Blake is in Mrs. Hudson's second grade class at Hartville Elementary.