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COST $1.50 June 2015 Bath Country Journal Magazine Celebrating 28 35 Years of Serving the Bath Community Community Celebrating OPEN TO ALL Except 4-Legged Invaders Rabbits and deer not welcome at community garden NE W PRIC E NE W BATH TWP $1,095,000 4086 Derrwood Bright, open, all brick estate custom built 7600sf on private cul-de-sac w/8+ acres. Scenic views from every window. Master suite w/frplc, his/her BAs, each 2/private dressing rooms. Spacious walk out LL w/private guest suite. Luxury in every detail. Call/Text Kelly Vrba 330-819-0144 NE W L IST BATH $399,900 320 Harvest Drive Looking for privacy, but within a neighborhood? Privacy & nature surround this spacious 4-5 bedroom, 3 full bath home situated on the culde-sac, with 2.02 heavily wooded acres. Open floor plan w/spacious rooms. Many recent improvements. Alison McIntyre Baranek 330-289-5444 ING GRANGER TWPstarting @$75,000 Millers Meadow 6 scenic lots remain ranging from 3.5 to over 10 acres. Rolling hills & beautiful countryside. Public water w/tap feed paid. Highland LSD. Gary Stouffer 330-835-4900 ING BATH $650,000 601 Heatherleigh Impressive 5BR/4.2 Colonial in desirable Arbour Green on flat 1.84 acre lot. Open floor plan w/high ceilings & tons of natural sunlight throughout. 1st fl master ste. Finished LL + 1-2 additional BRs, full BA, gym, fam rm w/FP & kitchenette. Stone patio w/FP. Public sewer. Alison McIntyre Baranek 330-289-5444 NE W BATH $599,000 1357 N Medina Line Custom Boggs built Country French home - quality & character thruout! Situated 300 ft from road on flat 2.5 ac lot. 2 car attached gar & 2 car Carriage house gar w/lge loft area. 1st floor master ste, GR, & gourmet kit. Hdwd flrs 1st flr. 3 lge BR + bonus rm/playrm on 2nd floor. Alison McIntyre Baranek 330-289-5444 L IST L IST BATH $385,000 213 Lake Pointe Sought after 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath Ranch home with gorgeous pond views in desirable Village of Crystal Lakes. Great floor plan with many recent improvements including new roof, skylights, furnace, A/C and hot water tank. 1st floor laundry . Alison McIntyre Baranek 330-289-5444 ING GRANGER TWP. $750,000 3969 River Oaks Spectacular 4 BR, 4 full and 2 half bath custom built home by Prestige. 2 story GR open to the gourmet kitchen featuring S/S appliances, granite counters, lg island, dbl ovens and walk-in pantry. Hearth room. Beautiful owner’s suite. Amazing finished LL Gorgeous 2+ acre lot. Custom patio with built-in grille and fireplace. Susan Herberich 330-701-2758 BATH $299,500 3720 LaMesa Privacy and nature surround this 4BR/3BA home with 2.98 parklike acres in the heart of Bath. Very private and serene setting! Granite kitchen, beautiful sunroom and so much more. Alison McIntyre Baranek 330-289-5444 NE W RICHFIELD GLENCAIRN FOREST Phase 10 now open. Bring your own builder. Easy access to 77 and 271! Laura Horning Duryea 330-606-7131 Gary Stouffer 330-835-4900 PRIC E RICHFIELD $645,000 3363 Turnbury Dr All brick, 6BR custom built home on private setting. 1st flr Mstr Ste. 2 sty great room open to gourmet kit w/ granite countertops & Bosch SS appls. Finished walkout LL w/2nd full kit, 6th BR & full bath. Over $200K of improvements in past 5 years. Alison McIntyre Baranek 330-289-5444 LAND FOR SALE NW AKRON $875,000 474 N Portage Path Rare opportunity to own a signature residence overlooking Portage Country Club’s 8th fairway. This updated classic beauty offers over 6,000 sq/ft of living space on lush private grounds. Fabulous garden grounds w/impressive brick terrace, ideal for outdoor entertaining. 4 car attached garage. Alison McIntyre Baranek 330-289-5444 GRANGER TWP 169 Bath Rd Dream Mediterranean estate in Granger Twp. Marble 2-story solarium, imported Mexican iron staircase, Venetian glass chandelier & 2-story windows greet you. Master wing w/oversized FP, 2-story ceilings, spectacular master BA & private owners’ office. 5 large add’l BR suites upstairs. 2nd floor open to 1st floor for amazing views of home & grounds. Finished walkout LL features kitchen, workout area & indoor basketball court w/lofted viewing area. Infinity pool & spa, tennis courts, baseball diamond. Many private patios, verandas & stocked pond. A spectacular one of a kind estate. Gary Stouffer 330-835-4900 REAL ESTATE SALES PRE-LICENSING CLASSES Hosted by Stouffer Realty at 130 N Miller Rd, Fairlawn. Classes are held from 5:30-10:00 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. To register, call the Ohio Institute of Real Estate Studies LLC at 1-800-870-0344. Cost is $1,190 if paid in full and registration of all four classes is complete/$1,490 if paid in payments. Interest free financing is available. You may be eligible for a scholarship, contact Stouffer Realty at (330) 835-4900 for details. GRANGER TWP–Millers Meadow Development: 6 beautiful lots remaining, 3.5 to 10+ acres. Public water. Bring your own builder & create the home of your dreams. Highland LSD. Starting at $75,000 GRANGER Western Reserve Homestead Restrictions: 2200 SF min. Ranch / 2500 SF 2 story. S/L 7 Windfall Rd: 2 acres, flat lot. Highland LSD. Well/septic. South of Granger Rd. Minutes from 71/271. $69,000 S/L 9 Granger Rd: 2.85 acres, flat lot. Highland LSD. Well/septic. South of Granger Rd. Minutes from 71/271. $49,900 RICHFIELD – S/L9 4535 Killarney Dr: 3.62 acres. Revere LSD. Private wooded lot. Bring your own builder. Minutes from 77/271. Cul-de-sac. 2500 sq ft min. Well/septic. $74,900 RICHFIELD – 2802 Southern Rd: Acreage available in Richfield. Revere LSD. Private wooded lot. Mineral rights transfer. Approx 50’ frontage on Southern Rd. Well/septic. RICHFIELD – 3601 W Streetsboro Rd: Just over 10 acs backing up to Summit County Metroparks. One of a kind property creates the backdrop for any estate. Features 8 stall 150’x50’ horse barn/arena, breathtaking ravine views, calming Creekside paths and over 4 acs of pasture to provide your personal escape. SHARON TWP – The Ridge: 5840 Spring Ridge Dr: 2.36 acs. Highland LSD. Long rear views. Bring your own builder. Minutes from 77/71. Well/ septic. $85,000 SHARON TWP – Sharon Hts: 2+ acre private lots in Highland LSD featuring lake, wooded lots & rolling hills to create your own dramatic backdrop. Many w/ walkout potential. Minutes from 71/76. Bring your own builder. Well/septic. Starting at $62,650 Gary Stouffer 330-835-4900 Ryan Shaffer 330-329-6904 Richfield – S/L 5 Killarney Dr 2.89 acres $74,900 Robin Rohrich 330-696-4179 www.StoufferRealty.com The Bath Country Journal, June 2015 On Our Cover Copyright ©2015 ScripType Publishing Inc. All rights reserved. The Bath Country Journal is a monthly publication mailed free to every home in Bath Township. The deadline for all material is the 15th of each month. Member of HOW TO REACH US ScripType Publishing 4300 W. Streetsboro Rd. Richfield OH 44286 Phone: 330-659-0303 Fax: 844-270-4164 www.scriptype.com Subscriptions Subscriptions are $20 per year and can be sent to the address above Submissions Send press releases, articles, photos, news tips and suggestions to: [email protected] Advertising Send ads and questions to: [email protected] or call 330-659-0303 Information available at: www.scriptype.com Archives Back issues available for viewing at: www.scriptype.com Editor Sue Serdinak [email protected] Publisher Sue Serdinak [email protected] No part of this publication may be reprinted or republished in any fashion without written permission from ScripType Publishing, Inc. The Bath Country Journal, June 2015 In this Issue 3 ........... Police to stop by graduation parties 6 ........... Community garden opens 10 ........ Police win crime prevention award 15 ........ Class builds off robotics success 16 ........ School districts lose state funding for charter students 18 ........ Project Pride recycles, reaffirms dangers of drinking and driving 26 ........ Torchbearers grooms leaders 29 ........ Businesses welcome newcomers 30 ........ Julian Severyn studio now open 31 ........ Village at St. Edward will add memory care facility 32 ........ County, surrounding areas lose emergency lines INSIDE THIS ISSUE a publication of ScripType Publishing, Inc. Township officials cut the ribbon for Bath’s first Community Garden: (l-r) Police Chief Michael McNeely, Service Director Cain Collins, Park Director Alan Garner, Administrator Vito Sinopoli, Trustees Becky Corbett, Elaina Goodrich and James Nelson, Fiscal Officer Sharon Troike and Fire Chief Walter Hower. 38 ........ Walsh coach named to hall of fame 39 ........ Snowboarder glides into top spot 40 ........ Revere grad, custom motorcycles mingles with the stars 42 ........ Minutemen begin playoff push 1 Bath Heritage Tour featured Hammond’s Corner by Libby Bauman The hamlet of Hammond’s Corners was the site of a Bath Heritage Tour on April 26. The starting point of the tour was the still vital Garth Andrews store where Lee Darst and Hannah Krumheuer presented an overview of the development of the hamlet, with highlights of several homes and buildings that remain today, as well as several of the residents of Hammond’s Corners over time. Characters dressed in period costumes then shared their stories of what life was like when they lived in the hamlet. Maureen McGinty was the guide for the walking tour. Jeff Andrew, portrayed his great-grandfather, Sigel Whitcraft, who built the Garth Andrews store. Andrew, as Whitcraft, told how his father, Joseph, purchased the general store at the Corners in 1877. He detailed the tragic fire of January 1912, which burned the store to the ground, and how they rebuilt and reopened later that same year. Jim Nelson portrayed Theodore Hammond, one of the first settlers of Bath in 1810, who owned most of the southwest corner of the hamlet. Maryellen Burnham was Julia Coe Voris, telling of her husband Peter and her family, who lived in an 1840 Greek B13 HAMMONDS CORNER Jeff Andrews portrayed his great-grandfather, Sigel Whitcraft, at the Hammond’s Corner's Heritage Tour. Photos courtesy of L. Bauman A place to Belong Independent Living Assisted Living Nursing Care For over 50 years, The Village at St. Edward has fostered a deep sense of belonging, encouraging you to safely discover and affirm your unique identity and independence in a “neighborhood” of mutual acceptance and caring. To learn more, visit us online at vased.org. 3131 Smith Rd., Fairlawn, OH 44333 Nursing Care 330-666-1183 Independent Living/Assisted Living 330-668-2828 2 B14 HAMMONDS CORNER Anna Zender played Eliza Randall, the wife of Dr. Rufus Randall. They had a small farm in the area. Revival home in the hamlet. Anna Zender played Eliza Randall, the wife of Dr. Rufus Randall, explaining the busy life of a physician’s wife and her need to tend to chores on their small farm herself. Marc Dusini told the story of Clemen Jagger’s home and buggy shop. The Jagger house is now at Hale Farm & Village. Patti Graham portrayed Ruth Pugh, a lifetime Bath resident who lived in Hammond’s Corners and operated an antique store. Hannah Krumheuer was Myrtle West Andrew, who operated the Westlight Restaurant in the hamlet in the 1930s The Bath Country Journal, June 2015 and 1940s. Chris Burnham was Dr. Alfred Bair, who was the physician for the hamlet in the early 1900s. Mary McNeil played Gracia Cranz, a schoolteacher in Hammond’s Corners in 1914. Carl Boltz portrayed Ira Hershey, who owned a farm on the southeast corner of the hamlet, but preferred the adventure of the Gold Rush and buffalo hunting in the West. Kathy Sidaway was Lois Lambert, who came to Bath in 1835 with her husband, Jeremiah, and built a large farm in the northwest part of the hamlet. Melissa Arnold played Ellen Ozmun, who moved to Hammond’s Corners to help run the cheese factory that her father built on Ira Road. Bath Township Historical Society sponsored this Heritage Tour and plans to continue such tours until Bath’s Bicentennial in 2018. Bath Center will be featured in 2016 and Ghent in 2017. ∞ Friends of Regal Beagle pizza-bake is June 11 Thursday, June 11, will be the annual pizza-bake from the historical woodburning oven at the Regal Beagle in the Bath Nature Preserve. From 5:30-7:30 p.m., guest Chef Vito Sinopoli will bake hand-crafted, wood-fired pizza for those in attendance. Donations will be taken at the door. Suggested tax-deductible donation levels are $15 per person or $25 per couple. Friends of the Regal Beagle is an IRS-approved 501(c)(3), committed to the care and preservation of the Regal Beagle and the oven. For more information or to make reservations, email [email protected]. ∞ Corrections Local produce market omitted: In the list of produce markets in our May magazines, Country Maid Ice Cream was omitted. Located at 3252 W. Streetsboro Road (Route 303) in Richfield the 65 year-old business offers blueberries and peaches in July, apples, tomatoes, waxed beans, peppers and plums starting in August and, of course, apples, pears, cider and pumpkins in the fall. While picking up fruits and vegetables enjoy a cone of homemade ice cream enhanced with home grown fruits. ∞ The Bath Country Journal, June 2015 Parents invite police to stop by graduation parties by Tess Wolfe Rather than risking the possibility that their high school seniors’ graduation parties may run amok, some local parents opt to have an officer from the police department drop by on a friendly visit. Bath Police Chief Michael McNeely explained the free community service. “We have the graduation registration program going on right now for high school students, so that if the parents have a graduation party for their student and they want to register with the police department, we’ll come out,” McNeely said. “We deliver a graduation card for the student with a gift card in it. And that way, we can touch base with the parent and the kids can see the police are visible, so there’s no alcohol involvement.” The program is in its third year, having been initiated by the department’s youth diversion employee Marcie Mason, McNeely said. The goal is to also help ensure a safe graduation party by checking on parking hazards, safety concerns and the general welfare of those in attendance and nearby. McNeely said only one officer comes to the party in the “simple, congratulatory” gesture rather than multiple officers, which may make people feel uncomfortable or raise concerns. “That way, we hope to build a positive relationship, reinforcing that there are people out there who do recognize there are a lot of terrific young people in this community,” McNeely said. Bath Police Sgt. Michael Clar has participated in a number of such graduationparty interactions and sees it as a mutually beneficial program. The program has received only positive feedback from participants to this point, he said. “I’ve gone to several of these,” Clar said. “I try not to stay too long or make people feel uncomfortable. Many times, people want me to stay longer but the party’s about the graduation.” Clar said the program “reinforces that the police are there to help people and provide support.” “It’s nice in our job not to be the bearer of bad news,” Clar said. “Obviously, the parents have notified us and they want us there…We’re preaching to the choir. The people who are calling are already on board with what we’re trying to do.” A registration form through which parents can sign up for the program is available on the home page of the Bath Township website, bathtownship.org. ∞ — Complete Water System Service — 330-666-1576 PUMP & WELL SALES & SERVICE Pressure Tanks, Pumps, Cisterns Septic Pumps & Aerators PLUMBING REPAIRS Water Heaters, Disposals, Faucets, Toilets, Fixtures Water Lines & Drain Lines, Drain Cleaning ESTABLISHED 1960 STATE REGISTERED AND BONDED #654 3 COPLEY $309,900 4207 ADAWOOD AVE Unique contemporary cape cod. 5 bdrm, 5 bath, vltd ceiling, great rm, 1st flr mstr bdrm. Indoor pool. Home warranty. Saundra Carter 3330-472-4406 GREEN $532,900 3440 ASHTON DR Stunning custom blt in Mayfair East Dev in Green. Walk out LL, complete w/ in-ground salt water pool. COPLEY Eichler & Todaro Eichler & Todaro $319,900 438 DUBLIN CT Beautiful 2 sty, 4 bdrm, 2.1 bath colonial w/brick, located in a swim & tennis community. NEW BATH $320,000 1206 GHENT HILLS RD Lovely cape style home on 4 acres. 3 bdrm, 2.1 bath, 3223 sqft. Private entrance. 3 car gar. Pam Maharg 330-714-3126 Pam Maharg 330-714-3126 Eichler & Todaro 330-618-9872 WEST AKRON $214,900 1879 BROOKWOOD DR Beautiful condo in swim & tennis comm.. 3 bdrm, 2.1 bath, 2 car gar, private patio. 330-524-3025 V/L BRECKSVILLE RD 15+ acres, zoned restricted commercial, approx 600 ft frontage, close to 303 and the highway. Beautiful rolling wooded terrain. PRI BATH $320,000 1138 DUNCAN SPUR Contemporary blt 1990. Great views of woods from deck. 1st flr mstr bdrm/ bath, walk out LL. Gini & Susan 330-801-9732 330-524-3025 CE BATH $447,500 1976 GLENGARY RD Beautiful custom blt home. 1st flr mstr & lndry. Lg gour kit w/ganite. Sun rm, vltd ceil in grt rm. Eichler & Todaro 330-524-3025 JACKSON $1,487,000 6854 GLENGARRY AVE Incredible & unique home on 1.49 acres in Glenmoore CC. Sweeping views of lake. Gini & Susan C LU BATH $179,000 3659 IRA RD Great home in downtown Bath, hdwd flrs, updts kit, LL walk out w/new carpet leads to patio, 3 car gar. Mary Anne Krejci 330-666-3367 4 WEST AKRON $290,000 960 KINGSWOOD Contemporary in Merriman Woods. Ext & int newly painted & new carpet. 4 bdrm, 3 bath, backs to woods. Maribeth, Gini & Susan 330-608-4430 ST E WEST AKRON $330,000 1723 BROOKWOOD DR Large end unit overlooking pond. 4 bdrm, 2.1 bath. Newer kitchen, maple cabinets & quartz counters. Gini & Susan 330-801-9732 FAIRLAWN HEIGHTS $499,900 320 ELY Custom blt home w/4 bdrms, 3.1 baths, eat-in kit, lg fam rm w/frpl, fin LL, sunken liv rm, in-ground pool. Eichler & Todaro 330-524-3025 COPLEY $84,900 V/L 1133 S. HAMETOWN RD Stunning lot w/4.92 acres consisting of woods and streams. Bring your own builder. Close to amenities. Eichler & Todaro 330-524-3025 330-801-9732 R BATH $435,000 244 LAKE POINTE DR Popular Village of Crystal Lakes in Bath. Over 4000 sqft of lux living overlooking pond. Marilyn Latine 330-806-8886 BATH $367,500 4594 N. LARKSPUR LN Gorgeous custom blt ranch on beautiful wooded 1.6 acre lot. Open flr plan w/ loads of windows, 3BD/3BA. Ann Kyner 330-289-5156 The Bath Country Journal, June 2015 TE R WA F RO NT PORTAGE LAKES $216,900 3597 MONG AVE Stunning contemp rebuilt in 1989 ground up. Located on main channel of West Reservoir. 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath. Jan Jan Brenneman 330-612-0941 BATH $187,000 1540 SAND RUN 3 bdrms, office or 4th bdrm w/frpl, huge liv rm w/stone frpl, great kit opens to 3 season porch Many Anne Krejci 330-666-3367 BATH BATH $269,900 859 N. REVERE RD Lovely 2860 sqft home located on 1.5 acres. Kit w/brkfst bar. Frml liv rm. Lg mstr ste. Ann Kyner 330-289-5156 BATH $1,100,000 2208 N. REVERE RD Stunning Tudor. Clay tile and hdwd flrs, 10.8 acres, gazebo, arbors, green house, heated outbldg & more. BATH $635,000 4793 STONE GATE BLVD Classic home w/superior craftsmanship. 1st flr mstr bdrm/bath. 5 bdrm, 3.1 bath, kit w/granite & butler’s pantry. Eichler & Todaro 330-618-9872 Gini & Susan 330-283-6390 BATH $295,000 3638 SPARROW POND CIR Water Front. 3 bdrm, 3.1 ba. Loft, 1st flr mast, End unit, 3200 SF. New carpet, paint, tile. Pool com. Eichler & Todaro 330-618-9872 $165,000 528 SUN VALLEY DR 4 level split, 4 bdrm, 3.1 bath. Kit w/ ceramic flrs, desk, 2 pantries, brkfst bar, lg eating area. 1st flr lndry. BATH Michael Latine Gini & Susan 330-802-6459 PORTAGE LAKES $210,000 3892 S. TURKEYFOOT RD Waterfront. Updated home. Fin walkout LL. Lrg deck. Grandfathered for boathouse & dock. 1 bdrm 1.5 bath. Eichler & Todaro 330-524-3025 The Bath Country Journal, June 2015 $325,000 651 TREECREST DR 5 bdrm, 3.1 bath contemporary. Walls of windows & doors lead to deck & gazebo. 330-801-9732 PORTAGE LAKES $410,000 3896 S. TURKEYFOOT RD Waterfront. 2 Homes & Bathhouse. Decks & Patios. Updated. Boathouse & Dock. Ample Parking. Eichler & Todaro 330-524-3025 5 Ready, set, plant at community garden by Nancy Hudec It won’t be silver bells, cockleshells and pretty maids all in a row making the Bath Community Garden grow, it will be hoeing, planting and cultivating by dedicated Bath gardeners. The May 18 ribbon-cutting ceremony made it official; the community garden, across from the Ira Road Trailhead in the Bath Nature Preserve, is ready for planting. Open to Bath residents, the yearround 12,000-square-foot garden offers 10-by-10-foot plots for $25 per season. Gardeners over age 65 get a $5 discount. Plot owners are expected to keep their area neat, weeded and free of non-organic fertilizers and pest control products. Large or invasive plants like corn, mint or pumpkin are prohibited. “As of right now, I pre-approve all organic fertilizers and pest control products, as not all products labeled organic are actually organic and we are concerned with run-off,” said Alan Garner, Bath “You turned off the stove, right?” At Jones & Wenner Insurance, we’ve got you covered. An independent Fairlawn-area agency since 1975, we help you plan for the unexpected and protect your way of life. Home, auto, commercial. Call or click today. LOCAL. INDEPENDENT. PERSONAL. 330.867.4434 6 www.jones-wenner.com park director/assistant service director. Residents may email Garner at agarner@ bathtownship.org to verify if an organic fertilizer is on the approved list. Garner, and Bath Trustee Elaina Goodrich, the driving forces behind the community garden project, said the garden is ready for planting. “At 140 by 88 feet of fenced-in space, the garden has 6-foot galvanized wire fencing, two 4-foot access gates and one 8-foot utility gate. We also have a 500-gallon water tank that we will fill from water at the Ira Road cistern,” Garner said. He also said soil samples from the plowed field will determine if additional nutrients need to be added to the soil. Eventually, compost from the garden compost pile can be added to the soil. “We have a compost area, which Ruth Jocek [Richfield director of parks and recreation] suggested we make when I spoke with her about the Richfield Community Garden.” Jocek also gave Garner advice about garden invaders. “She said we should mound soil along the edges of the fence bottoms to prevent rabbits from digging under to get into the garden. I took that advice and then buried sections of the fence bottom deeper in the soil to give us some added protection from the lettuce-loving bunnies,” he added. With fence bottoms buried to keep bunnies at bay and 6-foot-high fencing to discourage dashing and dining deer, Garner feels the community garden is well protected. Trustee Elaina Goodrich feels the garden is in good hands. “Alan Garner has the maintenance and operations issues well covered. I believe this is an opportunity for residents to gather together and learn more about gardening from each other in a natural setting. This is a great interactive community project which, I am happy to say, even has the attention of Dr. Lara Roketenetz, the new field station manager at the Bath Nature Preserve.” Goodrich explained Roketenetz’s interest by saying they spoke about “lasagna mulching” and its gardening benefits. She explained that lasagna mulching, also called sheet mulching, adds “organic components to clay soils and helps improve the overall health and biology of the soil, The Bath Country Journal, June 2015 If thoughts of lasagna are not enough to whet the appetites of prospective gardeners still on the fence, there is free parking, plenty of sunshine and community camaraderie. Being a part of the community garden also has a delicious and healthy end result. “Plus,” said Garner, “the community garden offers an added protection against vegetable-loving animals – 411 other acres of available food in the Bath Nature Preserve.” ∞ Evening Appointments on Monday and Tuesday > Mon & Tues 8am-7pm • Wed, Thurs, Fri 8am-6pm • Sat 8am-1pm BOARD YOUR PET WITH A VET Book Now for Summer Vacations! • Michael Grguric, D.V.M., M.S. • Anthony Meves, D.V.M. www.ohiopetvet.com • Joanna Manz, V.M.D. • Tracie Springer, D.V.M. 330.836.1971 1830 Merriman Road Akron, OH 44313 B15 COMMUNITY GARDEN Bath service department members Steven Soblosky and Scott Finley built a 6-foot fence to keep out deer. The bottom of the fence was buried to deter rabbits. Photo courtesy of A. Garner leading to bigger and better vegetables.” Roketenetz is interested in working with local gardeners, teaching them techniques involved in lasagna mulching. The Bath Country Journal, June 2015 7 Township Administrator’s Corner By Vito Sinopoli Local, state and federal legislators create many laws each year. Noise nuisance and parking laws are frequently discussed at the local level. Concerning noise nuisance, we’re exposed many types of noise during the day. However, barking dogs are most often of concern in residential areas and can be very frustrating for a homeowner. Often, in the spirit of being a good neighbor, a resident has talked to the dog owner and tried to resolve amicably the dog’s incessant barking. While there are myriad reasons a dog will bark, a question may arise as to the point at which it is necessary to notify authorities to address the problem. Cities and villages can draft their own legislation to address noise nuisance caused by dogs and, in many cases, hire their own dog warden to enforce animal laws. Because townships have limited authority in this area, they must rely upon existing state and county laws to address the problem. In Bath Township, the Summit County Dog Warden maintains primary authority over animal-related issues, but often, local law enforcement is called upon to document an incident concerning a nuisance animal. Under the Summit County Ordinances, “ No person shall keep or harbor within the County any animal which, by frequent and habitual barking, howling, yelping or any other audible nuisance, creates unreasonably loud and disturbing noises of such a character, intensity and duration as to disturb the peace, quiet and good order of the County.” The situation in which dogs run free and unrestrained is equally problematic. In this case, dogs that manifest aggressive tendencies may injure a person who is simply walking or biking near the animal. The Ohio Revised Code provides, “Except when a dog is lawfully engaged in hunting and accompanied by the owner, keeper, harborer, or handler of the dog, no owner, keeper, or harborer of any dog shall fail at any time to do either of the following: (1) Keep the dog physically confined or restrained upon the premises RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL of the owner, keeper, or harborer by a leash, tether, adequate fence, supervision, or secure enclosure to prevent escape; (2) Keep the dog under the reasonable control of some person.” A review of calls for service to the Bath Police Department regarding animal complaints generally for the month of April 2015 revealed a total of six calls. Barking dogs and those that roam free in neighborhoods are an ongoing problem. Documenting the date, time and duration of the offensive barking or a dog running at large can be helpful should further action be required. While circumstances in every case dictate the appropriate level of intervention, the best approach is to work one-on-one with neighbors whose dogs bark for extended periods of time and others who allow the dogs to roam free. In this way, dogowning neighbors can better understand that their dog’s behavior is affecting the quiet enjoyment of other people’s property, and work to remediate the situation without escalating it. While barking dogs are generally addressed through action by the Summit County Dog Warden, motor vehicle park- • INDUSTRIAL SUMMER SPECIALS (440) 237-1777 www.liscohvac.com • Air Conditioners • Furnaces • Boilers • Oil Furnaces • Humidifiers • Air Cleaners • Heat Pumps 8 $10 OFF WE SERVICE ALL BRANDS OF HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING EMERGENCY SERVICE ASK ABOUT OUR FREE ESTIMATES!! FINANCING AVAILABLE FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED OVER 38 YEARS FURNACE OR AIR CONDITIONING INSTALLATION LICENSED • INSURED • BONDED Coupon must be presented at time of sale. 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Township authority to adopt rules for parking is based on the Ohio Revised Code, which provides that: “… the board of township trustees may make regulations and orders as are necessary to control passenger car, motorcycle, and internal combustion engine noise, as permitted under section 4513.221 of the Revised Code, and all vehicle parking in the township.” This power also extends to the issuance of orders limiting or prohibiting parking on any township street or highway during a snow emergency declared pursuant to a snow-emergency authorization. While specific rules concerning parking violations on public property or on a public roadway are addressed under the Revised Code, other types of parking issues are considered under legislation adopted by the Bath Township Trustees. One example is the township’s resolution on extended parking on a roadway. The resolution provides that no person shall park a vehicle at any place on any street for a period of time longer than 24 hours, including Sundays and holidays. The rationale behind these laws is, like the noise ordinances, designed to preserve quiet enjoyment by residents of the areas around their homes. During the winter months, for example, cars parked on a roadway become an obstacle for township snowplow drivers as they work to keep our streets clear of snow and ice. The Bath Police Department makes every effort to work with property owners and their guests to resolve parking-related issues without the need for additional enforcement action. As summer weather beckons us outside, we often bring our vehicles and our pets. Keeping our roadways clear of vehicles that impede traffic or prevent emergency vehicles from responding, and being aware of our dogs’ whereabouts and barking, go a long way toward ensuring the courtesy and safety we all value in our township. 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Marcie Mason accepted the award on behalf of both departments. Bath police received a letter from Melissa Carathers of Dalton Elementary and Middle School, thanking the Hidden in Plain Sight team for visiting and presenting at the school. In April, Bath police answered 775 calls for service, responding to one burglary and 34 traffic crashes, issuing 46 traffic citations and making 27 arrests. Sgt. Michael Clar, reporting on behalf of Capt. Purchase 4 Continental Tires and get a $70 Visa prepaid card.* 29 $ Oil, Lube & Filter Includes 4-Tire d in the 50 U.S. and D.C. only from 3/7/14 to 4/4/14 or while supplies last. Valid with Rotation e purchase of 4 CONTINENTAL PASSENGER or LIGHT TRUCK tires, in a single purchase or more (rubber plus mount and balance only; excluding tax, fee, shipping, and road valid for wholesalers, dealers, fleets or other commercial entities. 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He said a number of vehicles, some locked and others unlocked, that were parked in driveways on Ira Road, Charles Lane and in Firestone Trace had valuables removed from them. Dr. Joseph and Dianne Mellion thanked Bath police, and specifically Lt. Richard Munsey, for calling to offer condolences on the death of a family member and for stationing a patrol car at the home during the funeral. Live fire training Fire Chief Walt Hower reported that members of the fire department participated in eight different training classes that involved 20 hours of classroom time, including live-fire training, pharmacology, fire control, protection systems, investigation and others. The department performed a live-fire training on an empty home at 1206 N. Cleveland-Massillon Rd., property recently purchased by the township. 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You’ll be doing me a great kindness ® ® “All Tires and Service are backed by Tire Pros Nationwide Warranty including Complimentary Roadside Assistance on Every Purchase.” ® The Bath Country Journal, June 2015 if you’ll share my praise and most sincere appreciation with everyone involved in the controlled burn.” Konarski also expressed his thanks to the service department and to other township employees who have been working at the property. Trustees approved a grant application to the Summit County Emergency Management Association Special Project on behalf of the Code 10 Westside Consortium, made up of fire departments from Bath, Copley, Fairlawn, Norton, Richfield and the Valley Fire District, for funds to retrofit an underused ambulance into a bariatric ambulance. Current rescue unit cots can support people who weigh up to 750 pounds, bariatric cots can support up to 1200 pounds. In April, the Bath Fire Department responded to 118 calls, including 27 fire and 91 EMS calls. The morning of Project Pride, the Bath Fire Department aided Richfield with a three-car fire next to a structure. There was a total of 63 inspections and fire drills, and 21 publiceducation hours. Road projects announced Service Director Caine Collins named the roadways that will be part of the 2015 county engineer’s regional paving program this summer, at a cost of $567,392. Collins said that all township roads are inventoried every two years, most recently in 2014, by an independent company that rates each section of road on a scale of zero to a perfect 10. After a detailed report, a plan is developed to make the repairs. The budget for repairs determines what can be completed that year. “The idea is to catch potential problems early in order to be cost effective and to prolong road life; we want the biggest impact for our dollars,” Collins said. Roadways to undergo a chip seal, which is the simplest project and should last six to eight years, are: Canterbury, Barret and McVey roads; Brentwood and Orchard drives; and Duncan Spur. Chip sealing helps prevent water and salt from entering cracks in the asphalt, which would otherwise freeze and thaw, causing damage. Olentangy Drive, from N. Revere Road to west of San Moritz Drive will benefit from a hot mix asphalt repair, where cracked and broken material is removed and a fresh base applied. Glengary, Kemery and Walnut Ridge roads and Bonnie Brook will be chip sealed, and 39 township roads will be crack sealed with a polymer seal The Bath Country Journal, June 2015 applied to the asphalt. Of concrete panels identified as being in the worst condition, 2,500 square-yards of concrete panels will be replaced or repaired. In April, service department personnel replaced six driveway culverts, repaired winter-plow damage along township roads, trimmed trees along roadways, performed maintenance in township buildings and cemeteries and resolved 28 requests for service by community members. Zoning resolution rewrite The most recent zoning resolution update inadvertently omitted Section 1309 B. This section deals specifically with permanent wall signs in B-3 and B-4 districts. The zoning commission drafted proposed changes to the previous resolution, held a public meeting on April 9 requesting citizen input and then presented the recommendation to the Summit County Planning Commission, which recommended they be approved. Dick Bradner, zoning commission chair, presented the draft to the trustees at the meeting. Citizen input was again requested; none was received. Township Administrator Vito Sinopoli will draft a permanent resolution for approval by the trustees. Appearance review commission recommended approval of building-façade modifications and a wall sign facing Medina and N. Cleveland-Massillon roads for Taco Bell, but did not recommend approval of the wall sign facing west. The commission also recommended changes to monument signs at 3636 Yellow Creek Rd., a new wall sign at 2236 N. Cleveland Massillon Rd. and wall-sign modification and addition at 4125 Medina Rd. The board of zoning appeals tabled requests for variance for an accessory structure at 1120 Briarhill Dr. and for proposed wall signage that exceeds permitted squarefootage at 4125 Medina Rd. In April, 15 zoning permits were issued: four new residential, four accessory structure, three fence, two residential additions and two signs. Shirley Taylor of Crystal Lake Road wrote a letter of appreciation for the “wonderful service” provided by Rumpke and from personnel in the township’s solid waste department. Perks update Alan Garner reported that in April a tea for seniors and a rain barrel workshop took place at the Regal Beagle. Eleven barrels were assembled. The fields at Bath Baseball Park were playable 62 percent due to 14 days of precipitation with a total of 3.21 inches of rain. The tunnel under Cleveland-Massillon Road connecting the nature preserve and the community center was painted with an industrial marine primer to cover graffiti. Power washing did not work. Two downed trees were removed from the figure-eight trail at the community center and soccer fields were rotated. More than 20 bags of invasive garlic mustard were removed from the nature preserve at the annual garlic mustard pull on April 25. Miscellaneous business Township Administrator Vito Sinopoli extended thanks on behalf of himself and the community to participants in the most recent Project Pride and especially noted Dana Singer, the chief organizer of the project, the Summit County engineer’s office, Revere Schools and students, Rumpke and Simple Recycling. 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Requisitions and purchase orders totaling $111,886 were approved for payment. The Advance System Key Agreement with the Department of Public Safety was accepted for the 800MHz, regional radio system. “This is simply the master programming authorization for the township to program its P-25 radios on the county system,” Sinopoli said. “The key is a flash drive that allows system technicians to program the radios [with] different channels and features on the portable radios. We have two firemen who perform much of the radio programming in conjunction with B&C Communications in Akron.” ∞ HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE RECYCLING CENTER 1201 Graham Road in Stow. > For a list of accepted items, visit summitreworks.com. OPEN THURSDAYS JUNE THRU SEPTEMBER, 2-8 P.M. REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE. summitreworks.com | 330.374.0383 12 ReWorks_HHW-Ad-BJ-RT-1.indd 1 The Bath Country Journal, June 2015 5/5/14 7:50 AM CoolContour Clinic Puts the Freeze on Fat The hottest new way to say goodbye to love handles, muffin tops and saddlebags is ice cold. Cool sculpting is a non-invasive treatment that permanently gets rid of unwanted fat cells by selectively freezing them. More than one million Americans have experienced the benefits of cool sculpting, and it’s now available in Northeastern Ohio. The CoolContour Clinic offers the no-needle, no-scalpel, no-scar procedure in Fairlawn just across the street from Summit Mall. CoolContour Clinic Medical Director Anup Salgia, M.D. said it’s his way of bringing the Hollywood look home. “You see these actors in their sixties and seventies with bodies that look so sculpted – not even a good diet and exercise can do that alone,” observed Dr. Salgia. “Why shouldn’t people in our area have the edge and be able to roll back the clock 10 or 15 years by getting rid of that stubborn fat?” Cool sculpting, or cryolipolysis, works by precisely cooling the unwanted fat layer to crystallize or freeze the targeted fat cells. The body naturally processes the fat and eliminates these dead cells over several weeks. Each person is born with a set number of fat cells once they’ve been destroyed, they are gone for good. Patients notice a gradual reduction of 20 to 25 percent in the fat layer and a more sculpted appearance. Dr. Salgia noted, “I have seen even more significant results in clients who are committed to eating well and staying active.Ó The fat busting method of cryolipolysis was discovered by researchers from Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital who found that people who ate a lot of popsicles as children tended to develop dimples. Studies found that the targeted freezing The Bath Country Journal, June 2015 action of the popsicles resulted in a permanent loss of fat cells in the subjects’ cheeks. Unlike liposuction, which requires significant healing time, there is virtually no downtime for cool sculpting patients. Each targeted area requires a single one-hour treatment. Patients generally remain fully clothed and are able to relax, read, catch up on e-mail or listen to music in a comfortable reclining exam chair while the treatment is done. Then it’s back to work, home, running errands or meeting up with friends. CoolContour patients also are safe from the risk of the rough or pocked look which can result from liposuction, which damages the structure of underlying fat cells and skin tissue during the removal process. The CoolContour look, by contrast, is smooth and sculpted. CoolContour clients see noteworthy results in just 30 days and an amazing transformation by the 10-week mark. “Everybody wants to look their best, and this is a great way to do it. ItÕ s noninvasive and affordable. It’s an adjunct to a good healthy lifestyle,” commented Dr. Salgia. “I was just looking at 30-day photos of a male client in his thirties who had his abdomen and love handles done. He already looks great, and he feels great. In eight weeks, he will look even better!” CoolContour success stories come from all walks of life and all age groups. Retired professors, stay-athome moms, real estate agents, IT specialists, chiropractic doctors, and dentists are among the dozens of satisfied clients of the Fairlawn clinic. Cool sculpting has been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration for fat reduction, but it is not a weight-loss procedure. Unlike gastric bypass surgery, cool sculpting is not a solution for people who are obese. It is, however, an attractive non-surgical alternative to liposuction. Good candidates have noticeable bulges in certain areas they want to get rid of for good. “I think that people will definitely see results if they want to fit into that dress or look better on the beach. It’s a great way to go,” said Dr. Salgia. “We’re living longer, and 40 is like the new 30 or 25. So why not look all that healthier and roll the clock back a little?” The CoolContour Clinic offers prospective patients a complimentary consultation to determine if a person is a good candidate and to create an individualized treatment plan based on the individual’s body, goals and budget. The CoolContour Clinic offers an 18-month interest-free payment program though its partner Care Credit, as well as volume discount packages for clients who are targeting fat in multiple areas. For more information or to schedule a consultation, contact the CoolContour Clinic at 1-844-7FREEZE or www.coolcontourclinic.com. –Paid Advertisement– 13 Revere Interim Superintendent’s Corner Dr. P. Joseph Madak The charter school conundrum Ohio’s charter schools were originally introduced as a way to provide quality educational options to students in public schools. The hope was that by freeing charter schools from many mandates, 14 the charter schools could provide a better education at a lower cost than traditional public schools. Today, statewide, charter schools serve more than 120,000 students at a cost of over $900 million. In establishing charter schools, the state did not set up a budget item to fund them. Rather, the state decided to make a perpupil reduction of each public school district’s state funds to pay for charter schools. Revere Local School District currently has 37 students attending charter schools. Accordingly, the state deducts $226,000 from our state funding. Unfortunately, the research data shows that charter schools in general have not become the desired quality educational option. Last year, nearly two out of every three dollars went to the charter schools from a public school district that performed the same or better than the charter school. Every school district in Ohio lost some funding to charter schools that were poorer performers. Last year, only one in 10 charter schools was rated as high performing. Our charter school story becomes even more interesting when we look into the funding. The average Ohio school district last year received $4,149 per pupil in state funding. The base state funding for charter schools last year was $5,745 per pupil. The state appears to be funding the charter schools, which as a group don’t perform as well as traditional public schools, at $1,596 per pupil higher. The same student is funded differently. The state funds Revere students attending Revere schools at $398 per pupil. The state funds Revere students attending charter schools at $6,099 per pupil. Additionally, the state exempts charter schools from following over 150 state education laws that public schools are required to follow. Charter school students are not required to meet state minimum standards for graduation. Charter schools are not required to follow State Board of Education minimum standards for assignment of professional personnel according to training and qualifications. Charter schools are not required to follow State Board of Education minimum standards for the organization, administration and supervision of schools. Charter schools are not required to have courses of study. While in 1997, the Ohio General Assembly embraced the idea of charter schools in an effort to provide a quality educational option, it appears that the hopes have not been realized for the majority of charter schools. The Ohio General Assembly is currently working on legislation to address some of our charter school problems. In my opinion, I have to wonder why the state should continue trying to fund charter schools when it continues to inadequately fund its traditional public schools. At the very least, something should be done about the proliferation of poorly performing charter schools. ∞ The Bath Country Journal, June 2015 SCHOOL BOARD Class builds off success of robotics team by Michele Collins Next fall Revere High School students in grades 9-12 can take Intro to Robotics, a class that will introduce them to the world of robotics. The class will have students design, build and program a VEX Robot by the end of the course. The VEX Robotics Design System is a robotic kit intended to introduce students as well as adults to the world of robotics. Silvestri said that while some students might have very little experience working with virtual design and building, others may challenge themselves to create something much more advanced. The robotics team meets Monday-Friday after school and on Saturdays. Some students come only a few times each week while others come every day. “I tell them you get out of it, what you put in,” said Silvestri, a 13-year teacher at Revere. To get kids involved in the robotics team last year, he went to the lunchroom and spoke with kids at every table, encouraging them to consider robotics. His “table to table” sales pitch resulted in more than 20 kids coming out for the team. He used a similar approach for getting students involved in the new robotics class. “I like kids to participate in the working atmosphere of my classes. They work together in the same way as you would in an office or work environment. We learn from and challenge one another,” he said. ∞ R03, B52 ROBOTICS CLASS Robotics class students and their VEX robot. Revere teacher, Joe Silvestri, who also teaches drafting, engineering, digital design, architecture and photography classes, wanted to see the robotics class become a reality after his success with the school’s first robotics team. “Our first year as a robotics team, we were awarded a Rookie Inspiration Award and earned enough points to compete in both national and state competitions,” said Silvestri. “The kids really took off with the concept of robotics.” Silvestri said robotics is an excellent introduction to skills used in professions such as engineering, computer programming, architecture and design. He said one of his students from the robotics team has gone on to be part of a robotics competition his first year in college. But more importantly than competing, Silvestri and the Revere School Board want students to have the opportunity to take a class where they learn important skills such as problem solving and the ability to take an idea from the virtual world, and build it in the real world. “It’s really important for students to see how something from the computer is put together, using real tools. We use the shop room in the middle school to build the actual robots.” The Bath Country Journal, June 2015 15 School Board l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l Area districts lose more state funding than they get for charter students by Judy Stringer Accountability among Ohio charter schools has emerged as a hot button issue for state lawmakers. Local public school administrators hope, however, that fixes to the system will go beyond making these public-funded schools more answerable for spending and student performance. Yes, administrators are concerned that students in charter schools, on average, score lower on standardized tests than traditional districts. And, like other state officials have pointed out, they too would like to see more independence for charter school boards and transparency when it comes to their sponsors, operators and contracts – similar to traditional public school oversight. Still, the biggest flaw, according to local public school superintendents and treasurers, is the disconnect between how much the state reimburses them per student and the amount they are charged when a student chooses a charter school over their district. School District No. of Charter Students Total Transferred to Charters Brecksville-Broadview Hghts City SD 40.6 $296,483 Highland Local SD Hudson City SD Independence Local SD North Royalton City SD Nordonia Hills City SD Revere Local SD Twinsburg City SD 35.08 24.95 4.65 87.47 56.54 37.13 44.21 $213,754 $169,532 $34,688 $809,129 $359,922 $226,473 $288,638 “The state per pupil amount of $5,800 is deducted from our state foundation revenue when a student goes to a charter school,” said North Royalton City Schools Superintendent Greg Gurka. “At the same time, we only receive approximately $1,200 in state per pupil allocation. So, when a student goes to a community school, approximately $4,600 more leaves our district than what is given to us by the state.” Gurka has reason to be concerned. Of the eight school districts in the ScripType readership area, North Royalton has the most skin in the game when it comes to charter schools. The district stands to lose more than $809,000 in state fund- ing this school year because 87 students within its borders are attending charter schools. Even districts with fewer charter students, however, said the impact is significant, because as “wealthier” districts, none receive the full state reimbursement of $5,800 per student. Brecksville-Broadview Heights City School District gets roughly $1,160 per student from the state. Nordonia Hills City School District gets about $1,220. Twinsburg City Schools receives $1,063. Yet, each charter student costs them $5,800. At that rate, Twinsburg Treasurer Martin Aho said, if 775 of its students Coleen M Demas DDS LLC 4174 Wheatley Rd. • Located in Richfield Commons • Richfield, OH 44286 Quality Care, Friendly Service, and Superior Results Lunch & Evening appointments available New patients and emergencies welcome In network provider with most insurances No insurance, no problem www.drcoleendemas.com 16 330-659-0201 The Bath Country Journal, June 2015 went to charter schools “then Twinsburg Schools would not receive any state funding for the other 3,456 students.” Collateral damage All told, traditional school districts lost $774 million in state funding to charter schools in 2012, and were left with $5.9 billion, or an average of about $3,339 per pupil, to educate 1.6 million students according to an analysis by Innovation Ohio, a Columbus-based liberal think tank. By contrast, the 400 charter schools getting that $774 million had approximately 108,000 on their rolls, which means they netted $7,141 per pupil, more than twice the amount received by traditional schools. “That’s money our taxpayers voted in for our programs and services and is going to charter schools,” Gurka said. “If legislators believe charter schools should be funded, that is fine, but don’t dilute the funding that goes to your k-12 to do so,” said Revere Local School District Treasurer and CFO David Forrest. “Fund them directly.” Forrest said the fact that charter schools aren’t required to meet the same testing, teacher evaluation or even nutritional requirements imposed on traditional districts makes the funding paradigm all that more bothersome. And, the number of students opting for charter schools, which includes online programs like Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow (ECOT) and Ohio Connections Academy, has been steadily increasing. Currently, more than 120,000 Ohio students attend charter schools and the state has one of the largest populations of e-school, or virtual, charter school students, according to Ohio Council of Community Schools. Nordonia Hills Superintendent Joe Clark suspects some of that growth might be attributed to advertising by online programs. A March 8 investigation by the Columbus Dispatch found that ECOT, Ohio’s largest online charter school, spent upwards of $2.27 million last school year on TV, Google, social media and direct mail adverting. Ninety percent of ECOT’s funding comes from the state education tax dollars, according to the report. “We would not spend our taxpayer money to advertise to attract kids,” Clark said, “but that is what these online charter schools are doing.” ∞ The Bath Country Journal, June 2015 Revere Schools receives state auditor award A recent financial audit of the Revere Local School District by the Auditor of State’s office for fiscal year 2013-2014 has returned a clean audit report. For the sec- ond year in a row, Revere Local School’s record keeping, compliance and fiscal management has earned it the Auditor of State award. ∞ Career Center earns state communication awards The Ohio School Public Relations Association recognized Cuyahoga Valley Career Center (CVCC) in Brecksville with three achievement awards at its annual spring conference in Columbus. CVCC received a Best of the Best award, the top award in the e-newsletter category, for its quarterly online newsletter, Catalyst. Two Mark of Excellence awards for its high school course catalog, produced by Admissions Counselor Kelli Buccini, and an award for marketing materials, produced by Media Specialist Marcella Grande, who also produces the e-catalyst. ∞ 17 Project Pride recycles, reaffirms dangers of drinking and driving by Nancy Hudec One thing about the April 25 Project Pride was abundantly clear – discarded alcohol containers were at an all-time high. Volunteers picked up more empty containers than in past years and had the plastic bags to prove it. “This year we put R06, H50 PROJECT PRIDE discarded alcohol A group of Revere seniors picked up trash along Cleveland-Massillon containers in clear Road, while a county flashing sign advised motorists to slow down. Donzell’s Flower and Garden Center Inspired by Nature Voted Beacon’s Best #1 Garden Center for 2014 Outdoor Living Showroom Let us help you create your outdoor space! 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Adult and student volunteers cleaned up roadside litter and helped with free paper shredding. Residents could also turn in computer equipment for recycling. Bath and Richfield safety services departments Big Pottery Sale 50% off reg. Choose from Italian Clay & Glazed finishes June 6 Seminar at 11:00 “Miniature & Fairy Gardening” Please call to register if planning to attend For a complete listing of Weekly Specials go to Donzells.com Click on “Specials” Premium Weber Grill Dealer 937 East Waterloo Rd. • Akron • 330.724.0505 • donzells.com 18 B12 , R50 PROJECT PRIDE Mark and Steven Hemminger easily fill up two bags of trash in front of the abandoned former Consolidated Freight terminal. Photos by S. Serdinak The Bath Country Journal, June 2015 PEOPLE’S VOICES Project Pride thanks BVS president for generosity R19, B58 PROJECT PRIDE Clear plastic bags hold the large number of bottles and cans for alcoholic beverages that were picked up along the roadside during the Project Pride clean-up. Photo by D. Singer provided trucks and personnel, ensuring the safety of roadside clean-up crews. According to Ruth Jocek, Richfield director of parks and recreation, “We filled one large dumpster and shredded 9,360 pounds of paper. Every street in the village and township was covered. We had at least 175 adults and kids, which made this an exceptional year. I think pre-registration through the school really helped our numbers,” she said. “Volunteers in Bath filled an entire dumpster the size of a school bus with bagged litter. In just three hours all our roads were cleaned,” added Singer. “I would estimate over 400 adults and children in Bath came out for Project Pride. I know that in the 13 years I’ve been involved, this was our largest turnout. Even Police Chief McNeely said it was the largest crowd he remembers.” Singer summed it up saying, “ We had tremendous support. It is instant gratification.” ∞ We encourage letters to the editor. Letters are limited to 250 words and must be signed and include an address and phone number for verification (not for publication). The street name will be printed. We reserve the right to edit all letters for clarity and length only. We might not use letters for space reasons or those that have appeared in other publications or letters on a single topic submitted multiple times by the same individual or group. The Bath Country Journal, June 2015 To the Editor: Community Project Pride coordinators would like to thank Bath Volunteers for Service (BVS) for yet another selfless act of generosity. The culture of BVS is to work hard to help others and they contribute without fail. After President Mari Fetzer received the President’s Gift of $150 for her year’s worth of time and energy, she gave her gift to Project Pride. The financial gift will buy orange juice and doughnuts for the 230 Revere High School senior students and adults who meet at 8 a.m. to kick off the annual roadside litter cleanup event. Every resident and business in both Bath and Richfield benefits from this community endeavor. Mari, 230 volunteers thank you so very much! Dana Lee Singer Community Project Pride WESTERN RESERVE PLAYHOUSE The Best in Summer Theatre Comedy ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID June 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 Plays: $13.00 Adults $11.00 Seniors & Students KIDS NITE OUT Family Entertainment June 26th and 27th - 7:30 pm ALL TICKETS $7.00 Curtain 8:00 pm • For Reservations Call 330 620-7314 Visit Our Website at westernreserveplayhouse.org 5 inch x 2.5 inch Ad---JUNE AD 19 WHAT’S HAPPENING! Calling all classmates from Revere class of 1980 The Revere class of 1980 reunion will be held the weekend of July 24. A gathering will take place at the Taverne of Richfield Underground Martini Lounge on Friday, July 24 after 7 p.m. The reunion dinner will be held at the Hilton in Fairlawn on Saturday night. (Purchase required.) Visit revere1980reunion.com for more details or call Pattie Sword McNeill at 419-825-8717. ∞ June 5 and 6 Richfield Library book sale This is our last book sale until the fall. With most books $1 or less, bargains also include children’s books and teen books. On Friday, June 5, the Friends members’ previews sale is from 12-1 p.m.; open to everyone from 1-5:30 p.m. On Saturday, June 6 (Richfield Garage Sale Day), the book sale is open to everyone from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The Friends are accepting donations of books before and during this sale at the library. ∞ June 6 Songstress Helen Welch to perform “The First Ladies of Song” Crown Point Ecology Center (CPEC) will again host popular song-stylist Helen Welch on Saturday, June 6, at 7 p.m., for “The First Ladies of Song.” Welch will perform the music of Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Aretha Franklin, Barbara Streisand, Bette Midler, Judy Garland, Patsy Cline and others. Doors open at 5 p.m. for guests bringing a picnic supper; wine is permitted on the grounds. Tickets for Broadway in the Barn are $35 ($30/CPEC members) and must be purchased in advance ($20 per ticket is tax deductible). Checks written to Crown Point should be sent to Crown Point Ecology Center, P.O. Box 484, Bath, OH 44210. For creditcard orders, call 330-668-8992 or go to crownpt.org. ∞ 20 June 6 June 13 Richfield Community Garage Sale Bath community garage sale The annual Richfield Community Garage Sale, sponsored by the Richfield Civic Organization and the Richfield Times, will be held on Saturday, June 6. More than 135 individual garagesale participants throughout Richfield are expected to offer their wares, from trinkets to treasures, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., unless otherwise noted. A map and list of items available at each garage sale may be purchased for $1 from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. (or until sold out) on the day of the event, near the northwest corner of Rt. 303 (W. Streetsboro Road) and Rt. 176 (Broadview Road) in Richfield. Each home participating in the sale will have an official sign posted near the road. ∞ The Bath Business Association, in cooperation with Bath Township, is again sponsoring the annual Bath Community Garage Sale on Saturday, June 13, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Students from Old Trail School will also host a rummage sale that day. They will sell refreshments and starter plants, with all money raised directly supporting the Nepal Orphans Home devastated by the earthquake earlier this spring. Goodwill Industries will have a 24-foot truck located at the Bake Shop in Ghent at the conclusion of the sale. Participants are encouraged to drop off their unsold items on a first-come, first-served basis until 5 p.m., or until the truck is full. Nothing can be left at the Bake Shop if the Goodwill truck and personnel are not present. No broken items or building materials will be accepted. For more information go to bathbusinessassociation.com or call 330-6663347. ∞ June 7 Country barbeque event One of A Kind Pet Rescue will host a country barbeque event from 4-8 p.m. on Sunday, June 7, at Crown Point Ecology Center, 3220 Ira Rd., Bath. Enjoy a hearty barbeque dinner (with vegetarian options) and dessert, accompanied by beer, wine or non-alcoholic beverages. London Bridge will provide live music. Other activities will include a silent auction, agility dog demonstrations, corn hole games, hayrides and more. Tickets are $75 per person; $125 for patron tickets. Tickets may be purchased online at oneofakindpets.com/BBQ or in person at One of A Kind Pet Rescue, 1929 West Market St., Akron. ∞ June 11 TakeMeBack series The Richfield Historical Society TakeMeBack series’ next presentation is “Who’s Who in Historic Glendale Cemetery.” Sharon Myers will talk about Summit County pioneers buried in this historical cemetery, as well as “characters” such as Chief Big Buffalo and the Great Raymond. The presentation will be at 7 p.m., June 11, in council chambers at the Richfield Village Town Hall, 4410 W. Streetsboro Rd. Reservations are suggested; call 330-659-0336. ∞ June 16 Recognizing and Understanding the Progression of Dementia This workshop will help attendees understand the progression of dementia through the Senior Gems, a proprietary program developed by Senior Helpers of NEO. Teepa Snow will be the speaker and will focus on what is possible for people with dementia rather than the losses associated with the disease. The workshop will be held on Tuesday, June 16, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Village at St. Edward, Edward Hall, 3131 Smith Rd., Fairlawn. Registration and refreshments start at 6 p.m. Space is limited. Make a reservation by calling 330-666-1183 or email annette. [email protected]. ∞ Your support of our advertisers keeps The Bath Country Journal coming to you FREE each month! The Bath Country Journal, June 2015 REALTOR®, RSD, NHSD, PMSD Phone: 330-576-6453 • Cell: 330-996-1225 • Email: [email protected] PE N 4576 Granger Rd - BATH $695,000 Stately Tudor - PRIVATE location on 6 ACRES with a pond in Bath Twp. GOURMET Kitchen w/ pristine granite, stunning Master Suite w/custom closet. OPULENT finishes and LWR LVL inlaw suite w/ 2ND KITCHEN! 5BD/4.2BA. PE N DI N DI N G 3850 Granger Rd - BATH $650,000 1583 S Hametown Road - COPLEY $460,000 2901 Oxbow Road - RICHFIELD $449,000 Historic Commercial Property that sits on OVER 4 acres with great ceiling height. This space has a multitude of possibilities. Currently zoned Commercial. STUNNING AMISH BUILT CUSTOM HOME on 3.5 ACRES. PRIVATE LOCATION. Upgrades: NEW roof 2012, solid oak Anderson Windows 2006, NEW furnace 2013, updated Mstr BA, remodeled garage 2010, OVER 5,000+ sq. ft.! 6BD/3.5BA. EXTREMELY PRIVATE and WOODED PROPERTY! This fresh and updated 4 Bedroom Colonial is adjacent to the park! NEW KITCHEN w GRANITE, STAINLESS STEEL APPL, NEW BATHS, fireplace Stunning location, the Property includes a 30x50 outbuilding. 4BD/ 2.5BA. 823 Willow Creek Dr - FAIRLAWN $299,000 1473 Spring Wood Ln - GREEN $299,900 75 Overwood Rd - WEST AKRON $285,000 G Photo courtesy of Lynn Shaw 961 Dogwood Terrace - COPLEY $338,900 This Classic Colonial has character inside & out. The 1st flr has an office w/ built-ins, an open Gourmet Kit, a Great Room w/ cozy frplc & 1st floor laundry! NEW ROOF in 2014! 5BD/3.5BA. Over 3,500 square feet of living space in this free standing cluster home located in desirable, maintenance-free Willow Creek! Finished walk out lwr level, backs to the Metroparks. 4 BD/3.5 BA. Custom built by Warmus. Stone exterior, heavily wooded and private backyard w/mature landscaping. Solid wood doors & trim thruout. A spacious Mstr Bdrm connects to a walk in closet & a glamour Bath. A MUST SEE! 4BD/2.5BA. Eternal Custom Homes 750 Lafayette Drive - WEST AKRON $235,900 NEWER Colonial in Merriman Hills! Includes gourmet eat-in Kit w/ stainless steel applcs & granite c-tops, family room w/ a vaulted ceiling, frplc & access to the deck, & finished basement. A must see! 3BD/ 3.5BA. ! LD SO Ashton Court – 2609 Sq Ft The Berkshire – 3700 Sq Ft Not finding the home of your dreams? Then Build It! ! LD SO 419 Greenwood Ave - WEST AKRON $129,900 Classic Colonial in the heart of W. Akron. Updtd eat-in kitchen w/cherry cbnts, sunrm, fnshd attic, and lg yard. Home updtd yet retains character w/ hdwd flrs & plaster moldings. 4BD/ 1.5BA. The Bath Country Journal, June 2015 DING PEN 5059 Ansley Court - COPLEY $255,000 1153 Sunset View Dr - WEST AKRON $275,000 EXQUISITE TUDOR! Current owners have greatly enhanced the home & landscaping, creating a fab mix of dramatic design & nature. Stunning Master Suite w/vaulted ceilings, 3rd flr Guest Suite. 6BD/3.5BA. Magnificent Tudor in Fairlawn Heights! Character & Convenience! OVER $120,000 IN UPDATES and HUGE addition w/ Fmly Rm! 2 frplcs, eat-in kitchen, 1st floor laundry, 2 car garage, NEW WINDOWS & ROOF! 4 BD/2.5 BA. ETERNAL HOMES CUSTOM BUILDERS are known for the warmth and elegance of their masterful creations that abound with Old World charm and craftsmanship. We build magnificent, one of a kind homes, and offer a wide range of versatile floor plans which will please even the most discerning buyer. We can build on a predetermined lot or help you find the perfect location.Standard features include Amish built construction, Pella windows, and more. Floor plans start in the low $300,000’s! Over 130 Homes SOLD in 2014! 330-576-6453 NEW CARPET AND TILE!, Very Open floorplan! The Family room features a fireplace and plenty of natural daylight. Sliders off the eat-in area of the kitchen lead to a deck. Spacious Master Bdrm w 2 walk-in closets, Glamour Bath! 4BD/ 2.5BA. DING PEN 580 Crestview - WEST AKRON $149,900 This classic Colonial has everything! Over 3,000 sq ft of living space PLUS a FINISHED LL Rec Room! Kitchen completely updated w/stainless-steel appliances. LARGE 2 CAR GARAGE! 5BD/ 1.5BA. ! LD SO Top 1% of REALTORS in the Nation http://bhhs.challerteam.com 1468 Harmony Rd - BATH 21 WHAT’S HAPPENING June 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20 ‘Always a Bridesmaid’ In this comedic romp by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten, four friends have sworn to keep the promise they made the night of their senior prom to be in each other’s wedding. More than 30 years later, these Southern friends-for-life are still making “the long walk” for each B10 ALWAYS A other, determined BRIDESMAID to honor that vow. W.P. Dremak Board member Sid Freeman is the producer of the comedy, with W.P. Dremark, who has worked in theater for 35 years, as director. The performance will take place at the Western Reserve Playhouse, 3316 Everett Rd. Ticket prices: adults, $13; seniors and students, $11. Opening night June 5 only: buy one, get one for half price; also, cake and punch will be served after the show opening night only. Curtain time: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. For reservations call 330-620-7314. ∞ June 13,14 Sow and grow festival B09 (OPT) HALE FARM & VILLAGE FESTIVAL The Sow & Grow festival features oxen and draft horse demonstrations. Experience past and present farming lifestyles, learn about bee keeping, wheel cultivating a garden and explore the gardens at Hale Farm & Village’s Sow and Grow Festival. The 19th century Hale Farm & Village at 2686 Oak Hill Road, Bath is open Wednesday –Sunday, 10 a.m.- 5p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children 3 –12 years of age, and free for members. ∞ 22 The Bath Country Journal, June 2015 PROOF 10” June 17 8” Links for Education golf outing The 18th Annual Richfield Chamber of Commerce “Links for Education” golf outing, sponsored by GMS, will be held Wednesday, June 17, at St. Bernard Golf Club, 5364 W. Streetsboro Rd., Richfield. The event is a four-person scramble. Checkin, lunch and several contests (including putting) begin at 11:30 a.m., with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Several skill contests will be held. Cost is $85 per person or $340 per foursome for 18 holes of golf, cart, special golfer’s gift, refreshments, a hot dog lunch June 27 and dinner (steak or chicken). Golf only is $45 per person and includes all of the above except dinner. A Super Ticket may be purchased for $385 per foursome and also includes skins, mulligans, two regular raffle tickets and a special gift for each member of the foursome. Non-golfer dinners are $30 per person. Registrations are due by June 1. A $5-per-golfer late fee must be added to any registrations sent after the deadline. For more information call 330-659-4750. ∞ 7.5” Bath Grange rummage sale Bath Grange 1331 is asking for donations for its first, rummage sale. The Grange will take most things, but not large furniture or clothing. The sale will be held on Saturday, June 27, at the Church in the Valley, 2241 Everett Rd., Peninsula, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Hot dogs, pop, chips and brownies will be available. To donate, call Gail at 330-285-4840. Pickup of articles is available. ∞ 3480 W. Market Street Fairlawn, OH 44333 330.576.5155 Going Above and Beyond 7” Nikki Konstand Relic 330-835-4600 NEW Sherri Costanzo 330-836-8697 ING LIST 3455 Robert Burns Dr., Richfield – All brick Ken Payne built. Over 4500 sq.ft., 5 bedrooms, 6 full baths, cherry kitchen with granite countertops, 4 fireplaces. Gorgeous rec rm with cherry & granite bar, finished rec rm, bdrm & bath in lower level, appoximately 2,000 sq. ft., play room, work out room, updated patio, 4 car garage. Quality! $749,900. Sherri Costanzo 330-836-8697 Jeanne Bobinchuck 330-576-5146 Betty Wulff 330-573-5188 Linda Banasiak 330-576-5154 3334 Sourek Rd, Bath Buckeye Estate, Beautiful country compound, 7 acres of total privacy, gardens galore. Sprawling English Tudor, separate Turret entry leads to back staircase & a grand, Tudor wine/library, 4 fireplaces, 2 story sun room w/ spiral staircase, 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, master w/ glamour bath & heated floor, 2 story barn w/ concrete floors & 5 stalls for horses, fenced corral, 8 car garage. 1,295,000. Betty Wulff 330-573-7188 4365 Spruce Run, Copley – Transitional home built by KNL on wooded cul de sac 2.5 ac..Almost 3700 sq ft. 4BR/3.5BA. Gourmet kit w/ hickory cabinets & wood flrs, oversized island, bar area opens to great rm w/2 sty ceil, corner frpl, built ins. FF office, laundry rm & mud room Guest BR w/bath. Screened porch, walk out bsmt. 3 car garage. $634,900. Sherri Costanzo 330-836-8697 Pam Sison 330-815-9730 JUST 436 Club Dr, Aurora – Beautifully renovated 4 BR, 4.5BA transitional overlooking Barrington Golf Course. Two story foyer & great room, eatin gourmet kitchen, first floor master suite, expansive laundry/utility room, finished lower level. $800,000. Nikki Konstand Relic 330-835-4600 2613 Golden Gate Cir, Stow – On the 16th Green in Pambi Farms, 5450 sq.ft., Hrdwd foyer entry, 2 sty Great Rm, kit w/ hickory cabs & granite contrs. 1st flr master, sun rm, 1st flr office. 3BRs & 2 full BA upstairs. Walk out LL w/ fam rm, wet bar, frpl, 5th BR w/BA. Golf course & wooded view. Patio/deck. 4 car gar! $595,000. Pam Sison 330-815-9730 4453 Westview, Copley - Gorgeous Jay Stitz blt 2 story, almost 3800 sq.ft.+ fin rec rm. Schrock cherry kit w/ granite ctr/wd flrs/newer stnls stl appls, open to FR w/ crwn molding & frplc. Frml LR/DR & FF den, 2 story foy w/ wood flrs, 2nd BR w/ priv BA, 3rd w/ swing BA, 3 car garage. Revere Schools. $429,900. Sherri Costanzo 330-836-8697 T The Bath Country Journal, June 2015 7123 Morning Star Trl, Sagamore Hills - Immaculate 3BR/2.5 BA cluster. Vaulted Great Rm, 1st flr Mbr, open kitchen, dining rm, 1st flr laundry. Two spacious BRs, bath & loft in the second flr. Three car garage. Beautifully decorated & maintained. $237,900. Nikki Konstand Relic 330-835-4600 ED LIST 3365 Robert Burns Dr., Richfield – Beautifully built and excellent quality 4BR/4.2BA all brick home in Glencairn Forest. Vaulted great room, 1st floor den, formal DR, eat-in kit, gathering room with fireplace, screened-in porch, 1st floor MBR, bonus room, finished LL! 7136 total SF, footage from builders plan is 5136 w/2000 in LL. $849,000. Nikki Konstand Relic 330-835-4600 SALE 3459 Scotswood Cir, Richfield – Well kept 3BR/2BA cluster home in the Woods of Glencairn. Vaulted great room, open kitchen, breakfast room, sun room, formal dining room, first floor master suite, 2 car garage, beautiful patio, overlooking Cuyahoga Valley. $299,000. Nikki Konstand Relic 330-835-4600 Yvonne Highley 216-390-2082 EN OR R 3407 Southern Rd, Richfield – Remodeled kit w/ glazed cabinets, granite counter top, bamboo wood floor in dining & kit, living rm w/bay window, stone frpl, slider to large deck, upated bathroom, finished rec rm w/ nature stone floors, many updates, large outbuilding w/electricity, on approx. 2.6 acres. $299,900 or rent at $2,200/mo. Sherri Costanzo 330-836-8697 T SALE EN OR R 4700 Barnsleigh Dr, Bath – Old world Tudor charm. Gorgeous detailed woodwork in this 2 story great room. Hardwood floors in kitchen & dining rm, 1st floor den & family room. 3 full / 2 half BAs. New roof 2015. Great cul-de-sac setting of fine homes. Min 1 year lease. Tenant pays utilities, grass & snow removal. $588,800 or rent $6K/month. Sherri Costanzo 330-836-8697 23 WHAT’S HAPPENING! We’re Your Back Yard Go out and ENJOY! May to June 30 Complete five trails to receive a lanyard and pin. (Veteran hikers earn a pin.) “ The spree is our own special time.” ~ Mom Miranda, with daughter Dani Enjoy flat, easy trails — good for strollers, wheelchairs, walkers and canes. Forms are available online and at Acme Fresh Market stores. Spree rewards are FREE for Summit County residents. 330-865-8065 | summitmetroparks.org | #summitmetroparks 24 At the Library The Fairlawn-Bath Library is at 3101 Smith Rd., Akron. For registration and information, call 330-666-4888. Visit fairlawnbathbranch.akronlibrary.org. Adult Programs Anything goes book discussion: Second Monday of each month, 1 p.m. June 8, “The Son” by Philipp Meyer. Memory cafe: An early-stage dementia program: Thursday, June 11, 1 p.m. Registration requested; contact the Alzheimer’s Association at 1-800-272-3900. Peace of mind legal series: Linda Ulinski: Thursday, June 4, 6 p.m. Real estate transactions. Essential oils 101: Thursday, June 25, 6 p.m. Presented by Sheila Davis. Computer training: Digital Cameras: Wednesday, June 10, 2 p.m.; Windows 8: Thursday, June 11, 6 p.m.; Tablets: Friday, June 12, 2 p.m. Afternoon at the movies: Monday, June 22, “Unbroken,” 1 p.m. Friends of the Library book sale: Monday, June 15, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Teen programs Project Runway: Thursday, June 18, 1 p.m., for aspiring designers and models; 3 p.m. runway show. Clothing designers, models, compete during live judging. Runway show for contestants in the Main Library auditorium on Saturday, June 20, at 1 p.m. Registration required. Squishy Circuit design shop: Thursday, June 25, 1 p.m. Design basic circuits. Registration required. Children’s programs Paws for reading: Saturdays, June 6, 20, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Reading with therapy dogs. Kids create: June 27, Make-it-take-it crafts the fourth Saturday each month. NatureConnect: Stop by the NatureConnect space in the library. Family Programs - Tuesdays 1 p.m. Mind, body & sole challenge: June 9, Fitness challenge for all ages. Outback Ray: June 16, Outback Ray’s amazing animal show. Wump Mucket Puppets: June 23, Zany cast of puppet characters. Rick Smith Jr.: June 30, Arrive early to save a seat for this popular magic show. ∞ The Bath Country Journal, June 2015 REGIONAL EVENTS Run and Family Fun Day: The 30th annual Kids Are #1 Run and Family Fun Day will be held from 8-11:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 6. Preregistration fees are $10 for the Fun Run, $20 for the 5K, and $15 for the Paws for a Cause. The pre-registration deadline is June 1. Late and day-of registration is $2 more for the Fun Run, and $5 more for the 5K and dog walk. For more information, visit akronchildrens.org/kidsrun. ∞ 2015 Memorial Scholarship Golf Outing: The Northwest FOP 123 & Associate Lodge 68 are hosting the seventh annual golf outing in memory of Jarod M. Dean at 8 a.m. on Saturday, June 6, at Ellsworth Meadows Golf Course in Hudson. Dean lost his life in the line of duty on Jan. 19, 2009. Proceeds benefit the N.W.F.O.P. Annual Scholarship Fund. Enjoy breakfast, lunch at the turn and a great steak dinner after finish. For more information visit northwestfop.com. ∞ Safety Forces 5K Run/Walk: The Copley Police Association is hosting a 5K run/walk fundraiser at 8 a.m. on June 14 at the Copley Community Park. The event will benefit Firefighter Tommy Tomclik’s 34-yearold sister, Carol Tomclik-Gardner, who was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. Entry fee is $25. Make checks payable to the Copley Police Association. Register at hmapromotions.net. ∞ Railroad rides: Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (CVSR) will be running Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays beginning Friday, May 1. CVSR is partnering with Cuyahoga Valley National Park for their “Find Your Park” campaign to encourage riders to enjoy the park in an exciting way. The $18 coach seating ticket acts as all-day pass; riders can get off and back on any CVSR National Park Scenic scheduled train that day. For information, visit cvsr.com. ∞ Running spree: Summit Metro Parks will launch its inaugural three-part running spree on Monday, June 1. The three-month spree includes a number of natural-surface and paved trails for beginning, intermediate and advanced runners that can be completed for credit while training for the June 27, Aug. 15 and Sept. 26 Rubber City Race Series. Each spree participant who finishes at least six designated Summit Metro Parks trail runs by Aug. 31 will earn a wooden race medal on a commemorative ribbon. Forms are available at runningspree.summitmetroparks.org, and at several Metro Parks locations and all Acme Fresh Market stores in Summit County. ∞ Golf outing: Catholic Charities Community Services of Summit County will have The Bath Country Journal, June 2015 its 20th annual golf outing at 9 a.m. on Friday, June 12, at Chippewa Golf Club in Doylestown. All proceeds benefit programs for persons with developmental disabilities. Cost is $100 per player, or $400 per foursome, which includes golf, cart, beverages, breakfast, lunch at the turn and a steak dinner. Sponsorships are available. For information call 330-762-2961, ex. 220 or visit ccsummitcounty.org. ∞ Historic Home and Garden Tour: The Richfield Town Trust is sponsoring its 9th annual Historic Home and Garden Tour on Saturday, June 13, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Presale tickets are $10, and tickets purchased the day of the event are $12. A boxed lunch may be ordered in advance for an additional $6. The tour will begin at the Richfield United Church of Christ Fellowship Hall at 4340 W. Streetsboro Rd. (note new starting location for tour), where participants will pick up their program/ticket for the event. Wear comfortable shoes (no spiked heels are allowed in the homes). No children under age 12 are allowed on the tour; it is not wheelchair accessible. Held “rain or shine.” The deadline for advance ticket sales and purchase of lunch (must be pre-ordered) is June 8. An “old-fashioned” plant swap/sale will also be held the day of the tour, 11 a.m. to sellout, in the church parking lot. For more information about the tour, how to purchase tickets or details about the plant swap/sale, call 330-659-4750. ∞ Save the Date – 2015 JULY 24, 25, 31 - Western Reserve Playhouse: “Pete N’ Keely” Ohio Buckeye is this year’s tree of choice for annual contest The Summit County Communities for Clean Storm Water, assisted by the Summit County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will sponsor an annual big tree contest again in 2015. This year’s Summit County tree of choice will be the Ohio Buckeye, Aesculus glabra. The tree nominated must be located in Summit County. The same individual tree may be nominated only once. The first nomination received will be entered in the contest. The tree does not have to be on the property of the nominator; however, permission of the landowner must be obtained prior to nomination. The nomination form must be submitted to the SWCD office by Aug. 1. The decision of the district will be final. Prizes will be awarded at the district’s annual meeting in the fall. Prizes will include a $25 coupon to be used for the district’s 2016 tree seedling sale (no other cash value) and a plaque with the winning tree’s statistics. ∞ MORE Events, MORE Information, MORE Bath Country Journal! AUGUST 1 - Community Day 1, 7,8,14,15 - Western Reserve Playhouse: “Pete N, Keely” 17 - Book Sale SEPTEMBER 11, 12,18, 19, 25, 26 -Western Reserve Playhouse: “The Night of January 16th” 13 - Ice Cream Social 13 - Road Rally OCTOBER 17, 19 Fall Book Sale DECEMBER 6 - Christmas Cookie Tour Email any Bath or Revere community event to [email protected] to have it included in this yearlong calendar. Your Source for Community News Now you don’t have to wait a month to get the events and information Bath Country Journal has to offer. Our website brings the latest right to your computer, tablet or smartphone. Visit ScripType.com 25 Torchbearers of Akron grooms Revere grads as future community leaders by Ann Duke Greater Akron’s graying community leadership is counting on the millennials, those young adults born since 1980, to serve as a pool of future leaders. One of the entities grooming young professionals to fill that talent pipeline is Torchbearers of Akron. The organization serves as a platform for young professionals to step forward and interact with established leaders and ensure a successful transition from one generation to the next. Torchbearers was founded in 2003 to strengthen the connection between area nonprofits and young people and to encourage young people to come to, live and remain in Greater Akron. Its members are involved in the community, are raising their families here and have set a course to be movers and shakers in the coming BROADVIEW HEATING We will impress you with our customer care® See What Our Customers Are Saying About Us! “I Promise.” - Tom Olecki OH Lic. # 11699 www.broadviewheating.com 54Years of Experience 4111 E. Royalton Road Broadview Hts. 440-526-7310 Call us for the best in customer care! WE SERVICE ALL BRANDS 10 $ 00 OFF ANY SERVICE 26 years. The organization, which includes a number of Revere graduates, comprises 115 individuals 25 to 39 years of age. One of those individuals is Kyle Kutuchief, a member of Revere’s class of 1997 and past president of Torchbearers. He was recently named director of the Akron branch of the Knight Foundation, which funds millions of dollars to nonprofit organizations each year. Kutuchief introduced fellow Revere grad, David Minich, to Torchbearers. Minich joined the group in 2010 and currently serves on its Talent Attraction and Retention committee. He is also involved with Torchbearers’ Intern Edge program, which connects summer interns with community life and encourages interaction among peers and community leaders. Minich’s community service involvement also includes the Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank and St. Bernard’s hunger programs. “I want my two young children to see by example, and to experience firsthand, that service to others is a duty and responsibility that knows no boundaries,” said Minich. “And, I feel an obligation to give back to the community where I grew up and flourished.” Minich has been a part of the Richfield community for 27 years. He is currently vice president and COO of Applied Financial Concepts Inc., a family-owned business located in Richfield. Minich’s roots are firmly planted here, with his parents, grandparents and siblings in the area. The region’s Midwestern values, superb health care facilities, metro parks, family-friendly environment and favorable business climate are other reasons for his remaining in Greater Akron. As an emerging leader, Minich places selfconfidence, patience, and the need to listen and learn from others as personal traits he hopes to enhance and nurture. “I believe I can make difference here. I have the utmost confidence in Akron’s young professionals leaving a lasting legacy,” he said. Another Revere graduate – class of 2000 – is a member of the Torchbearers class of 2014. Michael McKeon is a product manager at GOJO Industires, where fellow workers call him “Mr. Akron.” McKeon is participating in the The Bath Country Journal, June 2015 R08, B57 TORCHBEARERS OF AKRON GROOMS REVERE GRADS... David Minich serves on the Torchbearers’ Talent Acquisition and Retention committee. R10, B59 TORCHBEATERS GROOMS REVERE GRADUATES... Michael McKeon participates in the Torchbearers’ Board Shadowing program. R09, B58 TORCHBEARERS GROOM REVERE GRADUATES... Marissa Pappas works with the Victim Assistance Program of Summit County. board-shadowing program, a joint effort of Torchbearers and Leadership Akron, which involves training for one year with Keep Akron Beautiful and becoming a board member the second year. He also is a board member for Nightlight, the small start-up art theater in downtown Akron. McKeon moved to Bath when he was 10 years old. He watched his friends abandon ship after college and move to California and New York, but McKeon opted to stay in his hometown, where the cost of living was affordable. And, due to its size, he felt things could be accomplished in Akron that might not work in larger cities. “There is a reservoir of creativity and hidden talent here,” McKeon said. “I have a chance to raise the quality of life for others as well as my family. I want to play a role in the great things that are on the horizon for the Akron area.” The family lives in a 104-year-old house in Highland Square. McKeon was quick to say that Akron’s own LeBron James moved from West Akron to Bath, while he moved from Bath to West Akron. When it comes to leadership, McKeon said he has three rules he abides by: do your best, a trait drilled into him at an early age by his parents; strive for excellence, not arrogance; and keep a sense of humor – be able to laugh at yourself. Marissa Pappas, a 2005 Revere graduate and a member of the Torchbearer class of 2014, is an assistant city prosecutor and police legal advisor for the city of Akron. She works in the Criminal Division of the Akron Law Department. As a Torchbearer, one of her community continued on next page The Bath Country Journal, June 2015 27 Torchbearers continued service involvements, Victim Assistance Program of Summit County, is also an extension of her professional life. Pappas gave her time and talents to the group’s recent Mardi Gras Gala and is helping this year with its 12th Annual Halloween Charity Ball, the brainchild of two Torch- olivemyheart.com bearers, which benefits several nonprofits each year. “I became interested in Torchbearers because it provides a gamut of community service opportunities, has a proven track record of successful initiatives, and provides training from Leadership Akron whose members I’m in awe of, ” Pappas said. Pappas was born, raised and educated in Greater Akron and plans to stay here. She loves the variety of activities that are within easy reach: walking tours of neighborhoods, hiking in the MetroParks, watching an art film at a small independent movie house and going to Canal Park, now a destination place. “Akron has a promising future and I want to be a part of it,” she said. “I want to help the Akron area attract and retain my generation. This area has the charm of a small town and the amenities of an urban center.” Minich, McKeon and Pappas are learning that leadership doesn’t overshadow; it inspires others. They are learning when to embrace a path or forge a new one. They are learning how to push things forward with informed vision, energy and decisiveness. With their wealth of talent and passion for community service, they are working toward a bright future. ∞ •Family owned & operated company •Specializing in custom decks, gazebos & pergolas •Custom designed to suit every style of home •Hand crafted with attention to finish detail Extra Virgin Olive Oils Aged Balsamic Vinegars Pasta & Spices 330.468.3476 www.KlassicDecks.com Financing Available! 5108 Darrow Rd. Hudson, OH 44236 Free In-Home Estimates Licensed • Bonded • Insured Relax, enjoy… 330-655-0022 STORE HOURS: M - F: 11-6 • Sat 11-5 Special Offer A $50 purchase receives a FREE 60ml Infused Oil or Vinegar. 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BBA President Nadine Clar said the association began making the welcome bags to “let new Bath residents know what’s in the township.” BBA social chairwoman Nancy Fay, who owns the Bake Shop in Ghent, said local business owners bring items for the welcome bags to her bakeshop, where members put them together. “Anybody in the Bath Business Association who wants to participate can bring in a coupon, a candy, a flyer – really anything,” she said. Fay said welcome bags have included glass mugs, business cards, pens, a Bath directory, issues of the Bath Country Journal and a map of the township. BBA member Marie Dusini, chair of the Western Reserve Playhouse, brings the welcome bags to new homeowners a month or two after they have moved “It’s pic k e d up lately, because home buying has picked up,” she said. 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Severyn described his multi-dimensional work as resulting from his desire to “move in a myriad of stylistic directions without being restricted by any one style or medium.” With many of his abstract paintings featuring transparent water- Naturally... the finest crafted outdoor living spaces. st 1 PLACE NARI of Cleveland B02 NEW JULIAN SEVERYN STUDIO The Julian Severyn Studio Gallery is in the upper level of Garth Andrew’s Interior Design. Photos by W. Turrell and reations Landscaping, Inc. 440-748-2500 www.landcreationslandscaping.com Design and installation of pavers and finely crafted natural stone patios, water elements, accent lighting and sustainable planting plans 30 color superimposed with acrylic layers, his range of styles also includes pointillist and figurative, Impressionist influences. “Often the work takes off in an unplanned direction and comes together during the process. The challenge is to be spontaneous and artistically correct at the same time,” Severyn B01 NEW JUdescribed. Severyn is now LIAN SEVERYN w o r k i n g w i t h STUDIO silkscreen prints Artist Julian Severyn on fabric mounted on canvas, which he calls mono prints. He also is working on a series of miniature haute-couture creations using 23-inch bridal dress forms, each one worked with materials that include beading, paper flowers and Swarovski crystals. Although Severyn is a longtime professional artist, he also worked as a wedding planner for 18 years. He said this work “led to an extensive study of bridal gown fabrics, fit and construction,” the study that was the basis for his current series of diminutive gowns. The Bath Country Journal, June 2015 Severyn will host a Meet the Artist Night on Friday, June 26, from 3-9 p.m. He plans to hold a series of public events annually, beginning with the open house. Other artists who have studios in the upper level Garth Andrew’s space are George Roush II and Hillary Ash. Roush plans to renovate the common area outside the studios in mid-August to more effectively display artwork for the public. “Although we three artists have come together by happenstance, together we have a wonderful synergy, not a formal arrangement,” Severyn said. The Julian Severyn Studio Gallery will regularly be open to the public on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., except on public-holiday weekends. Garth Andrew’s Interior Design is at 1969 ClevelandMassillon Rd., at the corner of Ira Road. For more information, call 330-665-0565 or 440-838-1754. ∞ Ecology center gains new farm staff Crown Point Ecology Center welcomes Andrea Heim as farm manager and Quinn Boyle as assistant farm manager to its 10-acre, organic, community-supported agriculture farm. Farm Manager Heim recently worked in Cleveland as farm manager for Spice Kitchen and Bar and as a farm supervisor for Rising Harvest Farms, a nonprofit that works with individuals with developmental disabilities. A graduate of Unity College in Maine with a degree in ecology and wildlife, Heim spent two-and-a-half years with the Peace Corps in Jamaica. She lives in her native city of Euclid. Boyle, assistant farm manager, has a degree in sustainable agriculture also from Unity College in Maine. He has worked as a farm manager on an organic farm in Cape Cod, Mass., and as an on-hand, sustainable agriculturalist for the Health Enhancement Co. in New York. A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., Boyle lives in Shaker Heights. ∞ The Bath Country Journal will accept information on business happenings for businesses within the community. All information is subject to editing. Please email information to news@scriptype. com and label it “Bath Business Brief.” The Bath Country Journal, June 2015 Village at St. Edward will add memory care facility by Tess Wolfe A $7-million expansion project will break ground in late spring at a Fairlawn nursing home near the border of Bath Township. The Village at St. Edward, at 3125 Smith Rd., currently contains 81 beds in skilled nursing, 73 units in assisted living and 77 apartments for independent living. The new addition will be a two-story, 28-unit assisted living facility devoted to the care of residents who face deteriorating memory capacity, said its President and CEO John Stoner. The inception for the plan began last spring, he said. “There was an indication of a need for a memory-care type program,” Stoner said. “Then, we needed to have that substantiated by doing market surveys and some discussion among our leadership, our board of directors, as well as our management group…We came together and did some economic feasibility studies. That has taken place over the course of eight to 10 months.” Although construction is expected to take 13 to 15 months, the goal is to have the expansion “shelled in and closed” before next winter. The Cleveland firm, C.C. Hodgson Architectural Group, designing the facility has had experience with similar memory care programs throughout the country in skilled nursing and assisted living settings, he said. “Between us, with our programmatic ideas and convictions, and [the architects’] experience with what needs to be provided in the physical environment, I think we’re having a good facility taking shape,” Stoner said. With both private, individualized areas as well as congregate, groups areas planned for the space, the memory care facility will focus on keeping residents “engaged as much as possible.” Research has shown that with memory impairments such programmatic elements can slow the rate of decline, he said. Founded in 1964, the Village at St. Edward has not expanded in nearly 25 years, although it made substantial renovations to upgrade the nursing facility in 2007. Although the Roman Catholic Diocese of Cleveland appoints one, ex-officio member to its board of directors, the Village of St. Edward is not owned or controlled by the diocese and is a self-governing institution. About half the residents are Catholic while half are non-Catholic and practice other faiths, Stoner said. For more information, go online to vased.org. ∞ Happy Father’s Day from your friends at Colonial Pharmacy! SHINGLES • • • • • • (a painful, blistering rash with nerve pain.) 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Cleveland-Massillon Road – Bath http://www.mygnp.com/ColonialRx-Bath 31 Summit County and surrounding areas lose emergency lines by Zach Jones Four months ago, a burst steam pipe at AT&T’s Bowery Street station knocked down 911, land-line and cell-line com- Bath Volunteers for Service announces allocations Bath Volunteers for Service (BVS) announced the recipients of its 2015 allocations. A committee awards monies earned from BVS’ signature fundraiser, Bath Tour of Distinctive Homes, to groups requesting funds. The following groups received a total of $12,000 from BVS in April: Countryside Conservancy, Bath Community Day, Bath Park Board - Steeplechase Committee, The Bath Church UCC - Card Ministry, Metro Assistance Group (Mag), Richfield Historical Society, Camp Quality, Crown Point, Bath Park Board, Battered Women’s Shelter, CASA Board Volunteers Association, First Glance, Heart 4 the City, Horizon House of the Community Health Center, Pregnancy Care of Summit County, Victim Assistance, Williams Challenge, Zane’s Foundation, Revere Local Schools, Bath Elementary, Lighthouse of Hope Mission, Victory Gallop, Open M Food Pantry, Greenleaf Family Center and UDS Low Vision Service. BVS, started in 1958, is a small nonprofit organization dedicated to meeting the needs of the Revere School District community and beyond. For more information visit: bathvoluntersforservice.com. ∞ Revere Music Parents sell pillows made from band uniforms Revere Music Parents Association will be selling memory pillows made from the Marching Minutemen Band’s recently retired uniforms. Other items, including hats and plumes, will be sold as well. All sales will go to help buy the new marching band uniforms that will debut in the 2015-16 school year. If you are interested in purchasing a piece of the Revere Marching Minutemen history or have questions, email reveremusicprogram@ gmail.com. ∞ 32 munication throughout much of Medina, Portage, Stark and Summit counties. AT&T attempted to fix the problem internally by using a system of backup generators but to no avail. Summit County officials worked with emergency agencies throughout the area to coordinate response efforts. Emergency phone lines were down from 5 p.m. January 14, until 12 p.m. January 15. “We reached out to the media, particularly the Cleveland TV stations.” Valerie A. De Rose “We received some warning from AT&T and were able to activate our Emergency Operations Centers and notify our public safety, health and hospital partners,” said Senior Administrator Valerie A. De Rose of the Summit County Emergency Management Agency. “We have a county wide, 800MHz-radio system, which provides inter-operability between these agencies.” Through the 800-MHz radio station, officials communicated from the city of Stow’s still-working dispatch station in order to notify proper authorities of an emergency. In Richfield, officials used the Revere school alert messaging system to get the word out about the outage. “We sent out a notification through the Revere school system that alerted about 3,000 people in Richfield and Bath, but we only had two calls that whole time,” Richfield Assistant Fire Chief Phil McLean said. “It was really amazing that more did not happen during the outage.” However, the county as a whole did not have a system in place for contacting individual residents about the downed lines. They relied on local media to get the word out. “We reached out to the media, particularly the Cleveland TV stations, but were extremely disappointed with their lack of coverage,” De Rose said. McLean described a similar plight, saying there was a lengthy delay in communication between the media and the public, despite his early warning. Officials now urge residents to be prepared in case of a similar outage by storing their respective emergency numbers in residents’ cell phones. Richfield residents should contact 330-659-9500 for the police department and 330-6599400 for the fire department. Hudson Police can be reached at 330-342-1800 and Hudson Fire at 330-342-1860. For Sagamore Hills Police Department, call 330-467-0900 and 330-467-7410 for the fire department. Bath residents should contact 330-666-3736 for the police department and 330-666-3738 for the fire department. Twinsburg Police can be reached at 330-425-1234 and Twinsburg Fire at 330-963-6256. ∞ Cuyahoga Valley National Park tourism creates $136 million in economic benefits A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that in 2014, 2.2 million visitors to Cuyahoga Valley National Park spent $136 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 2,284 local jobs with a cumulative benefit of $190 million to the local economy. The peer-reviewed visitor spending analysis was conducted by U.S. Geological Survey economists, Catherine Cullinane Thomas and Christopher Huber, and National Park Service economist, Lynne Koontz. The report shows $15.7 billion of direct spending by 292.8 million park visitors in communities within 60 miles of a national park. This spending supported 277,000 jobs nationally; 235,600 of those jobs are in gateway communities. The cumulative benefit to the U.S. economy was $29.7 billion. According to the 2014 report, most park visitor spending was for lodging (30.6 percent), followed by food and beverages (20.3 percent), gas and oil (11.9 percent), admissions and fees (10.2 percent) and souvenirs and other expenses (9.9 percent). ∞ The Bath Country Journal, June 2015 growing up... If you come from a large family as I did, as you grow up, some children may need a little more attention and support. We see this need so often with families who have few resources and many demands. This can produce a need for more nurturing and affection, and offer us an opportunity to introduce new experiences. Our community is fortunate to have so many resources where children and families can receive care and help when they need it. Community organizations such as Child Guidance & Family Solutions are here to help, but they do not come without a price. It is our obligation – each and all of us – to do our part and support them. Judge Deborah Cook - United States Federal Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Help continue our community’s commitment to care. Visit growingupcgfs.org or call 330.762.0591. Support Child Guidance & Family Solutions by attending growing upAkron Friday, August 14, 2015 The Bath Country Journal, June 2015 CGFS_GUA_Cook-HudsonHT-Ad.indd 1 Get details at growingupcgfs.org 33 5/15/15 10:01 AM Mingo Trail reroute complete in Sand Run Metro Park The reroute of Mingo Trail in Sand Run Metro Park, 1501 Sand Run Pkwy., Akron, is complete and includes a new loop that connects to F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, 1828 Smith Rd. Mingo Trail, on the south side of the parkway, had become increasingly unstable due to erosion, Paul Neal, Sand Run Metro Park manager, said. “Maintaining that part of the trail was a losing battle for park crews.” He added that hikers who enjoy the demanding, more primitive nature of Mingo Trail will be happy with the challenge of the new section. Today, Mingo Trail stretches a total of 4.3 miles, which includes a 1.1-mile, outand-back leg and a 3.3-mile loop. Mingo Trail previously covered 3.3 miles. Dogs are permitted on Mingo Trail in Sand Run Metro Park, but are not allowed at F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm. For more information, call 330-8658065 or visit summitmetroparks.org. ∞ Adam Run Trail in Akron opens following repairs Adam Run Trail in Hampton Hills Metro Park, 2925 Akron-Peninsula Rd., Akron, is now open following a yearlong closure to repair extensive storm damage sustained in early 2014. The 3.2-mile trail forms a sort of figure-eight with Spring Hollow Trail, as it travels through ravines and over streams. Park Manager Paul Neal said the trail itself will look the same to hikers, aside from a small reroute to avoid a storm-damaged hill on the northeast section of the trail. “Half of the stairs and one bridge have been eliminated, with a switchback climb now in place instead,” said Neal. For more information, visit summitmetroparks.org or call 330-8675511. ∞ Create your masterpiece at Suncrest Gardens... Overflowing Greenhouses Huge Hibiscus Bodacious Colors Giant Geraniums Giant Elephant Ears Huge Hanging Baskets Join SCG Loyalty Rewards Program! Landscape Development • Management • Garden Center 34 SuncrestGardens.com Gardens • 330.650.4969 5157 Akron-Cleveland Rd. • M-F 9-6 | Sat. 9-5 | Sun. 10-5 The Bath Country Journal, June 2015 Grapevine l l l l l l l l l by Mary Colarik On a chilly, gloomy spring morning in downtown Akron, approximately 130 runners and walkers showed up for the First Annual OPEN M 5K Run. The event was added this year to the organization’s annual fundraiser walk. The Akron RubberDucks’ mascot, Webster, and a cheerful clown mingled among entrants for photo ops, warming up the crowd with their antics before the start of the race. A few Bath residents braved the cold. Walkers and runners included this columnist, Beth Gerberich, Ron and Janie Bechtel, Becky Weihe and her daughter, Claire. The route included a portion of the inner-city section of the towpath, ending at the top of a long, steep hill at OPEN M’s facility in Summit Lake. Everybody was treated to a full breakfast, awards and live music. More than $14,000 was raised for the nonprofit agency. We sadly offer condolences to the family of Alan “Big Al” Kerkian, who passed away after collapsing at the Summa Rehab hospital where he was undergoing physical therapy following rotator cuff surgery the previous week. Emergency medical staff took him next door to Summa Akron City Hospital, but it was too late; he died of a blood clot to his lungs. A big man in many ways, not just in size, he towered over most at 6 feet, 6 inches; he was known for his out going, bigger-thanlife personality. Kerkian grew up in Newburyport, Mass., and in Bath. He graduated from RHS, where he was an outstanding football player. After graduating from the University of Akron, where he was also a star football player, he was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys. After a two-year stint with the NFL, he returned to Akron where he was able to envision the possiThe Bath Country Journal, June 2015 bility of opening a restaurant that would draw customers downtown at night. Sarah’s quickly became a hotspot and lively nightclub. This was in the 1970s, long before the revitalization of Akron City Center began. His first venture was the creation of the Wineberry Deli in Bath, where he met his future wife and business partner, Susan Johnson. In addition to Sarah’s, he opened Satchmo’s in Akron. Several years later he returned to his roots in Bath, opening the well-known watering hole and gathering place, Gasoline Alley. He also owned Corkscrew Johnny’s in Richfield, a successful retail business. In 1988, he was inducted into the Summit County Sports Hall of Fame. He was a well-known, distinctive personality in Summit County, affable and sociable. Kerkian leaves behind his wife and business partner, Susan Johnson; three children, Sarah, Arami and Jonathan; son-in-law Graham Curtis; grandson, Xavier; four siblings; and extended family. His parents, Virginia and Aram, and his brother, Roy, preceded him in death. Donations may be made to one of Al’s favorite local organizations, the Bath Township Fire Department or the Revere Schools Foundation. He would have liked everyone to be an organ donor. Bath Resident, Allison Lynn “Ally” Willen, age 20, passed away April 24 in New Zealand. Willen, a 2012 graduate of Revere High School, was a junior at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Fla. She was spending her spring semester continued on next page 35 Grapevine continued abroad at Otago University in Dunedin, New Zealand. Ally was deeply committed to promoting good in the world, wherever her travels led her. On a service trip to Malawi she had helped build an orphanage, and in Costa Rica she worked at a rescue center for sloths. On her college campus, she was social-action chairman for the Hil- VIRGINIA “JINNY” VANDERVOORT (BERGQUIST) of Richfield, OH died on Sunday, April 26, 2015. She was born in Rapid River, MI on June 28, 1924 to John Manfred and Christine (Bergman) Bergquist. She was raised in Rapid River and Escanaba in the Upper Peninsula. Jinny’s family includes her brother, Evans Bergquist (deceased), and her sister, Thelma Vandervoort. Jinny was valedictorian of her graduating class at Escanaba High School in 1942. Using academic scholarships she was the first in her family to graduate from college. She earned a BA degree in Romance Languages with Phi Beta Kappa honors from Lawrence University in Appleton, WI in 1945, then completed a master’s degree in business at Radcliffe College in Cambridge, MA. She maintained close friendships with her Kappa Alpha Theta sisters. She was a highly effective personnel director at Appleton Electric Company in Chicago before she married William Vincent Vandervoort and raised five children while living first, in New Rochelle, NY, then East Norwalk, CT, Akron, OH and finally Richfield, OH. During her children’s school-age years, Jinny was always involved with their school activities, was a PTA officer, Girl Scout leader and community volunteer. The whole family became involved in events such as the Country Art Festival for which she served as General Chairperson. For many years she served as treasurer or council member at Bethel Lutheran Church. She was treasurer and secretary for the Richfield Mundalization Committee. In 1992, Jinny and Bill were honored as Citizens of the Year in Richfield. Family vacations and gatherings played a significant part in Jinny’s life. Summers were spent fishing, water skiing and sailing at The Farm near Rapid River MI. Winter activities included sledding, ice skating and an annual ski trip in the Rockies. After her children were grown, Jinny returned to college to obtain an accounting degree and started her own accounting business. She is survived by her husband William, Richfield OH. Her children are: Julia (Schumacher), owner of Schumacher Designs, Bath, OH; Sue, now retired from the Social Security Administration, Chicago, IL; Doug (deceased), mechanical engineer at Ford Motor Company; Nancy, fashion photographer, Pittsburgh, PA; and Jeannie (Johns), geologist, Reston, VA. Jinny has ten awesome grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Calvary Lutheran Church in Rapid River, MI, in early August followed by interment of ashes at Rapid River Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to one of Jinny’s favorite charities: American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org) or St. Joseph’s Indian School (www.stjo.org). 36 lel Board, where she was involved with organizing bone-marrow registration, collection drives for a local food pantry and volunteering with a group of other students at a foster home for at-risk kids. Around campus, she was often seen picking up glass and plastic after events and putting the items in recycling bins. Additionally, she organized a “silent disco” to raise money for Gulf Coast Jewish Family Services. She embraced life fully and with intention. While studying in New Zealand, she enjoyed spending her spare time “tramping” with other students along the tracks of several of the Great Walks of New Zealand. She wanted to be present, be aware and live life with intention. The legacy that Ally left has generated a tagline that has caught on quickly among her friends and family to “Live Like Ally,” loving intensely, living enthusiastically, caring deeply and trying to make this world a better place. Her parents, Michelle and Todd, and sister, Emily, are in the beginning stages of designing a website, livelikeally.com, with plans to dedicate funds to several of the causes Ally cared so passionately about: the earth, animals and human rights. We offer condolences to all those in this community who knew and loved her. She is survived by her parents, Todd and Michelle Willen of Bath, and sister, Emily; great-grandmother, Sylvia Skeese R10, B51 GRAPEVINE Allison Lynn “Ally” Willen was deeply committed to making the world a better place. of Stow; grandparents, Sybil Willen of Bath and Richard and Karen Martin of North Ridgeville; and many extended family members. Her grandfather, Stuart Willen, preceded her in death. A memorial donation can be made to: Girls on the Run GOTR Greater Summit, 140 E. Market St., Akron, Ohio 44308, gotrgreatersummit.org; or, One of a Kind Pets, 1929 W. Market St., Akron 44308. Ally volunteered at both of these 3067 West Market St. #6 Fairlawn, OH 44333 330.835.0109 staypolishednailspa.com CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT! The Bath Country Journal, June 2015 PEOPLE organizations. Amy Bettinger, a 2011 RHS graduate, is embarking on her career in the gorgeous mountain-town of Boulder, Colo. Crispin, Porter and Bogusky, an ad agency in Boulder where she had an internship last summer, hired Bettinger, who graduated in May with a degree in advertising and graphic design from North Park University in Chicago. Her traveling companions, Black Beauty and Polar Vortex, are two gerbils who will be settling in with her in her new locale. Mom, Laura Bettinger, and the rest of her family wish her well as she begins this next step of life, full-time employment. Kudos to Cassidy Colarik for making the dean’s list at University of Dayton, Spring Semester 2015. The following students graduated from Ashland University: Benjamin Black, Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in theater and minoring in digital media production; Benjamin Fitch, Master of Business Administration degree, majoring in executive management; Jason Milczewski, Master of Arts degree, majoring in history and government. The following students received degrees from the University of Dayton: Kyle Hill, Katya Lambo, Timothy Shovlin and Anna Straus. Enjoy the month of June! Happy Father’s Day to all the dads in Bath! Remember to send me all of your “people” news, to [email protected]. ∞ Helping women in abusive relationships Battered Women’s Shelter offers anonymous support to women in physically, emotionally, verbally, financially or sexually abusive relationships. Support groups offer education and support to provide the tools needed to be safe, cope and heal for those who have been abused by a partner. Groups are offered Mondays to Thursdays, throughout Summit and Medina counties. For information call 1-888-395-4357 in Summit County and 1-877-414-1344 in Medina County. ∞ The Bath Country Journal, June 2015 Hurd is herding the relatives “Everyone is supposed to bring some artifact from their family and show everyone [there],”she said. Some of Hurd’s heritage dates back to one of the original settlers of the American Colonies named John Hawland. “You can trace my ancestry all the way back to him [Hawland],” said Hurd. “He was a [deck hand] but inherited land after the rest of the settlers died.” The Spann-Hurd family reunion will take place July 14 and 15 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Brushwood Pavilion, located in the Furnace Run Metro Park in Richfield. The facility can hold up to 96 people, which is the number Hurd expects. “Guests are coming from Florida, Georgia and Virginia. We are doing a Hawaiian Luau theme and playing Don Ho records,” said Hurd. “The people can come and go as they please. I want it to be fun without any pressure. Guests can walk around or sit and play cards. They can leave and come back and don’t have to be there all day.” Attendees are also encouraged to bring family movies or slideshows to show the gathering. Furnace Run is part of Summit Metro Parks and includes a host of amenities for the event. The grounds include several hiking trails and a lake for guests to enjoy. ∞ by Zach Jones Virginia Hurd, the first chairman of the Bath Home Tour, is still organizing area events nearly four decades later. Through her work, the inaugural home tour made $3,000 and has been a spring staple in Bath ever since. Hurd’s new administrative task is organizing and planning her large, family reunions. “We used to do these in Alabama every year and always have had a lot of fun. I told everyone [in her family] this would be the last one,” she said. Hurd has lived in the area since she moved here from Alabama in 1971. Her husband, William Spann, was the director of wire and textile production for Goodyear and relocated to Bath to be near the company’s Akron headquarters. Her son, William Spann Jr., is the vice president of operations of Brecksville’s Larsen Lumber and Supply Company. Along with the desire to reestablish connections to long-lost relatives at the reunion, Hurd wants to share her passion for genealogy with others. Her goal is to inspire the rest of her kin to take an interest in it as well. To encourage genealogical participation, Hurd has drummed up a few ideas to inspire her guests. 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Now the Bath resident, and Walsh alumnus is being honored again. Kaczmar will be inducted into the Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Association (OHSBCA) Hall of Fame class of 2015. The award follows his induction into the Northeast Ohio Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2010. “It’s something I’ll always remember,” Kaczmar said of first hearing the news. “I was about to pull into my driveway, and I got a call from Lee Day [from the OHSBCA Board of Directors]. We had been playing phone tag all day, but he was being evasive and not leaving any messages. When he told me, I was speechless.” The nomination B15 WALSH came from Scott COACH (B Manahan, coach BACK PAGES) for Columbus Bishop Watterson Chris Kaczmar High School. The relationship between Kaczmar and Manahan goes back to Kaczmar’s early years at Walsh. “I met Scott at a coaching convention in 1997,” Kaczmar said. “I wanted to pick his brain because I had great respect for his program [at Bishop Watterson]. 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Right through college, I fell in love with that part of the game.” Soon after finishing college, Kaczmar had the opportunity to return to Walsh Jesuit. Two years after joining the Warriors as an assistant, he became head coach. “I always wanted to give back to my alma mater,” Kaczmar said. “It was a great opportunity for me to give back to the school that gave me so much.” In 1999, two years after taking the head coach job, the Warriors won their first Division II state championship. Three more titles would follow, in 2004, 2006 and 2008. The team finished runner-up in 2009 and 2010. “I remember jumping up and down after winning the championships,” Kaczmar said, “but it’s the day-to-day stuff I enjoy most. The friendship with the kids is really what drives me and energizes me. Seeing the smiles on their faces. Fifteen years from now they may not remember what we teach them about bunting, but they will remember the fun times we’ve had.” Kaczmar will be honored in Columbus on Jan. 16. The plaque will only have his name on it, but for Kaczmar the award does not honor just one person. “It’s a program award,” Kaczmar said. “Nothing in my bio was done by one person. I will accept it on behalf of my coaching staff, all the great kids and families I’ve had the pleasure of working with. My own family—my mom and dad, my wife and kids. Without all those people I couldn’t have done it. In no way is it just my name attached to it.” ∞ Honor a Loved One. ScripType Publishing now offers In Memoriam notices for families to share the story of a departed loved one in a remembrance. Families can choose from a variety of sizes to create a customized published eulogy to share with friends and neighbors. Email [email protected] or call 330-659-0303 for more information. The Bath Country Journal, June 2015 PEOPLE Nicholson glides into top spot in Ohio snowboard competition by Tess Wolfe Not everyone wanted to see the snow disappear this spring. Chad Nicholson, who just turned 16, rode the frosty white hills of Brandywine this winter into first place in the Snow Ohio Series snowboard foot jumps and 72 competitors. ... It was definitely difficult.” Chad said he was able to practice on a 50-foot jump at Brandywine before his trip west that gave him some experience with heights. With each competition, he learns at least one new snowboarding trick. He enjoys the challenge. “Competition really gets you to do your best,” Nicholson said. His father was a chaperone on the Colorado trip. Richfield residents for 20 years, David Nicholson said he and his wife, Barbara, also ski. Both their sons have had season passes to Boston Mills/ Brandywine Ski Resort for several years. Bryce, 18, spent winters on the slopes with his brother, although the younger Nicholson showed a clear preference at an early age. “Chad only skied for one winter,” David said. “The next winter, he got one of those Walmart snowboards. He got hooked and never looked back.” ∞ Hudson Garden Club 68th Annual Home & Garden Tour R02, B51 REVERE STUDENT... SNOWBOARD COMPETITION Revere sophomore Chad Nicholson placed first in slopestyle and second in rail jam at this year’s USASA SnowOhio series. competition. A Revere High School sophomore, Chad then went on to compete at Copper Mountain in Colorado last month. The United States of America Snowboard Association (USASA) website shows his regional ranking among the Youth Men Division in Ohio as number one in slope style, at 3,800 points, and number two in rail jam, at 990 points. At the USASA Snow Ohio series, Chad took first place in that division in the slopestyle event among seven competitors. “I was very confident that I had done well,” Chad said about his performance in the event. “I felt good about it.” Chad said he advanced based on his ability to put together a well-flowing, well-executed program at a high degree of difficulty. 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Each bike is tailored to the customer’s unique vision and riding style. It is a combination of engineering and artistry. “Motorcycles have been a part of my life since I was about 8 years old,” said Romestant, a northeast Ohio native and a Revere graduate. “My dad got a bike and we used to ride around the Cuyahoga Valley. My brothers and I took apart motorcycles and built them back up. I remember riding through the covered bridges, going by Szalays. I spent a lot of time working on bikes, and riding them,” he said. When he graduated from Revere High School in 1975, Romestant joined the Army and was stationed in Germany for five years. While there he discovered the BMW K series bikes. Although he loved the ride of the bikes, he always felt the bikes lacked the beauty and style of other brands of motorcycles. “I used to work at a Honda dealership in Frankfort and then I would take apart bikes and put them back together, The Bath Country Journal, June 2015 and I would go touring through the Bavarian Alps,” he said. Once back in the states, he obtained his degree in mechanical engineering through the GI Bill. He worked for various companies before transferring to California with CiscoSystems in 2000. He now is a senior mechanical engineer with Harman JBL Professional. In 2005, he took his first BMW K series bike and customized it to the style and beauty he had always wanted. The result was a spectacular motorcycle. Once he rode that bike, he has literally never stopped riding or customizing it. “Although I have ridden all over the world–Italy, England, Scotland, Germany, and of course all over Ohio, I guess California would be my favorite place to ride. It’s just real special here, riding along the coast, valleys and into the mountains. And well, the weather is never a problem here,” he said with a laugh. “Carol has her own K bike, she got her license and learned to ride,” he said. “She was an elementary music teacher for 30 years.” Carol is planning to launch a women’s motorcycle clothing line in 2015 or 2016. But for now the couple enjoys showing their bikes off to other motorcycle lovers in California. It was at one of those shows, that they met a famous motorcycle enthusiast, Jay Leno. “We were at the Super Car Sunday in Woodland Hills and we looked over and there was Jay Leno. He saw the bikes and wanted to talk with us about them.” When Leno found out about Romestant’s engineering and design abilities, he invited the couple to his Burbank home. Just three or four days later, they took four bikes to Leno’s and filmed an episode of the NBC television show Jay Leno’s Garage, which aired last August. Leno said about Romestant’s passion for customizing bikes, “It takes real character to blaze your own path. Larry stands out as a truly unique master of the K-bikes.” Larry Romestant said he hopes to one day design and customize bikes as his full time job. Visit specialks.net to learn more about Romestant’s company and to see the interview with Leno. ∞ The Bath Country Journal, June 2015 SCHOOLS/EDUCATION Revere valedictorian heads to Harvard in the fall by Tess Wolfe Along with her myriad accomplishments, Bath resident Rebecca Jarvis, 18, has been accepted to Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass. A senior at Revere High School (RHS), Jarvis is valedictorian of her graduating class. In addition, Jarvis is a National Honor Society finalist and one of only 17 Ohio students named as a semi-finalist in the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. She earned a perfect score on the SAT and is chapter president of Mu Alpha Theta, the math honors society at RHS. “I was really excited when I got accepted [to Harvard],” Jarvis said. “I was kind of afraid to hope for it, because of the quality of people who apply.” Jarvis is considering majoring in physics at the university, with math or philosophy contenders for study as well. As a member of the RHS Academic Challenge varsity team, Jarvis won the Top Gun award in Summit County. She is a charter member and marketing co-captain of the FIRST Robotics team. Jarvis tied for 10th place this year in the Ohio Math League, a series of six contests. As a pianist, Jarvis last year earned a diploma in social music from the American College of Musicians. As a participant in the Science Olympiad, she has earned seven state medals. In track and field, Jarvis has been a two-year district qualifier. Jarvis also has volunteered throughout high school for the Akron-Summit County Public Library, the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Hale Farm & Village, the National Science & Technology Education Partnership (NSTEP) and Project Linus. In total, she has completed more than 700 volunteer hours. Jeff Shane, RHS physics teacher, has known Jarvis since her sophomore year, as her coach of three years for the RHS Science Olympiad and her AP physics teacher junior year. “As a student, Becky has an ability to make connections between concepts, even when they seem to be unrelated, probably quicker and better than any student I’ve had in 25 years,” Shane said. “And, once she gets it, she never forgets it.” R08, B50 REVERE VALEDICTORIAN HEADS TO HARVARD... Becky Jarvis Shane described Jarvis’ recall of information as “uncanny.” “It’s a gift that she has. She enjoys understanding things and putting things together,” he said. “She has an ability to analyze things and see what connects to what.” Jarvis is also a responsible, honest person of integrity, he said. “She’s a great kid,” Shane said. “She takes care of things that need to be taken care of.” Jarvis said she attended Montessori schools until she transferred to Revere Local Schools in sixth grade. She attributes her success as a student to “a lot of time management.” “And, I really love what I do,” she said. “I really enjoy writing.” ∞ Your Support of Our Advertisers Keeps this Magazine Coming to You FREE Each Month 41 SCHOOLS/EDUCATION Minutemen begin playoff push by Jon Huff April showers brought a busy spring sports schedule for the Revere High School teams, with postponements and rescheduling. May brought playoffs as the Minutemen athletes aimed to go deep into the tournaments. Baseball opened its tournament on May 13, hosting Akron’s North High School after struggling to find its tune through the season. “When we pitched well, the defense let us down,” Coach Jason Cottrell said. “When we are playing good defense and hitting, [there are] too many walks or hit batters.” The weather threw off Revere’s early rhythm as baseball players got deep Every kitchen tells a story, your kitchen, your family, your lifestyle. Why not start a new chapter in that story with the help from Freedom Design Kitchen & Bath. Visit one of our beautiful locations to begin your story with our experienced design staff and learn about any special offers. NOW OPEN! CLEVELAND 4944 Neo Parkway Garfield Hts., OH 44128 Phone: (216) 587-7010 42 NORTH ROYALTON 11683 Royalton Road North Royalton, OH 44133 Phone: (440) 877-9464 STOW State of the Art Showroom 3500 Hudson Drive Stow, OH 44224 Phone: (330) 929-1705 into Suburban League play. The first games of the year put the Minutemen against league powers Nordonia and Wadsworth. “Weather created a log jam of games, and we ended up opening the season with the two best teams in the league,” Cottrell said. “That destroyed the momentum that we had built during the pre-season. We do have one of the strongest schedules in the area.” The senior class led the baseball team with contributions from Dayton recruit Sam Sustersic and Cooper Easton. Sustersic finished the regular season with a .364 batting average and 15 RBIs, while setting a Revere career record with 38 doubles. Easton had a .377 average with 23 hits. On the mound, K.J. Brzuziewski earned three wins for the team, with 22 strikeouts in 26 innings pitched. “When we play as we are capable of playing, we are a strong team and have shown that with our wins this season,” Cottrell said. “If we can control ourselves, limit walks and errors, then we will have an opportunity to beat most any opponent we face. Our goal is to work hard and go as deep as we can in the tournament.” For Revere softball, the season ended on May 12 in the Division II Akron Sectional f inal. The team opened tournament play against Streetsboro, cruising to a 10-0 win. The win set a match-up with Mogadore Field, the district’s top-seed. Revere kept the game tight but fell 1-0. The lacrosse program continues to grow for both boys and girls. The boys, with a record of 5-8, are gaining experience for their young team. Injuries hurt lacrosse coach Nick Pappas’ squad but gave opportunities for underclassmen to step up. “We are very young in certain positions,” Pappas said. “We are trying to bring the young guys along quickly and trying not to miss a beat. It’s been very positive watching them blossom. They are coming along right and making the team better.” Giving the youth examples to follow The Bath Country Journal, June 2015 SCHOOLS/EDUCATION are the team’s three senior captains. Mackie Totten, Jared Wright and Jason Londrico are the legacies leading on and off the field. Like their young teammates, the captains know the feeling of stepping onto the varsity field as a freshman or sophomore. “That is exactly what we want,” Pappas said. “I see a lot of similarities between our senior class and our freshman class. It’s going to be good for the future.” The girls’ lacrosse team, at 4-10, are also young and watching the program grow, with only two seniors this year. First-year coach Kara Donahoe has the bones in place for the future. “It’s been a good year,” Donahoe said. “We’ve had some games against tough teams, playing some Division I teams.” In midfield is freshman Eliana Burlotos powering the offense. Sophomore Tori Holvey is another goal-scoring threat for the team. Haley Daubenmire and Dalaney Mier are two more freshmen contributing at a young age. Lessons learned this year can make for a strong team in the next few years. “We have a lot of youth,” Donahoe said. “In the coming years we want to get the girls going to camps and playing in off-season leagues to build their confidence.” The boys’ tennis team finished the regular season, 8-6. Strong league play put the Minutemen fourth in the Suburban League. “We had a strong f inish in t he league,” coach Paul Fisher said. “I’m very satisfied with the play. We were really strong in singles. [Matt] Harris and [Bharat] Kumar helped us in doubles.” Kumar and Harris took on doubles at the Medina Sectional. Representing Revere in singles were Dominic Bucci, Matt Fiedler and Goodman Li. “We’re looking for three guys to advance to district,” Fisher said. “They have been playing quality tennis.” District was on the mind of Revere tracksters, the competition that began on May 20. First was the Suburban League meet. Natalie Pasicznyk entered the meet with the second seed in the 1,600-meter run. Allie Charara challenged for the league title in the 200. ∞ The Bath Country Journal, June 2015 Revere Council of PTAs announce Reflections’ state award-winners Revere Council of PTAs, comprising the PTAs from Hillcrest School, Bath School, Revere Middle School and Revere High School, announce the following results for Revere students in the 2014-2015 PTA Reflections Program at the Ohio PTA level. Award of Excellence (advanced to National PTA for further judging): Dom Tornichio, eighth-grade/Revere Middle School, film/video production. Award of Merit: Jillian DeCresce, eighth-grade/ Revere Middle School, literature; Athena Noggle, eighth-grade/Revere Middle School, film/video production; and Shelby Kohmann, eleventh-grade/Revere High School, literature. State-level winning entries were on display at the April 24-26 Ohio PTA Convention in Columbus. All students whose entries advanced to Ohio PTA were recognized in a ceremony at the April 21 Revere School Board meeting. The theme for this year’s Reflections Pro- gram was “The World Would Be A Better Place If … .” Interpretation of the theme, creativity, artistic merit and mastery of medium were the criteria used for judging entries. There were six categories: literature, musical composition, photography, visual arts, dance choreography and film/video production. Students from all four schools were allowed to submit as many entries – developed inside or outside of school – in as many categories as they wanted to the Revere Council of PTAs. Only 28 entries were chosen by council’s judges, who were individuals not affiliated with the school district, to advance to Ohio PTA. The following individuals served as chairpersons for this year’s Reflections Program in Revere: Ellen Anderson, Hillcrest School; Amy Furukawa, Bath School; Molly Rees, Revere Middle School; and Karen Smik, Revere High School. The theme for the 2015-2016 PTA Reflections Program will be, “Let Your Imagination Fly …” ∞ 43 SCHOOLS DARE officer Michael Simmons brings buddy bench to Hillcrest by Zach Jones The students of Hillcrest Elementary School were introduced to the area’s inaugural “buddy bench” effort during a school-wide assembly on May 4. DARE Officer Michael Simmons introduced the initiative to students. Since 1980 Fully Insured - Senior Citizen Discounts R11, B52 DARE OFFICER...BUDDY BENCH TO HILLCREST Hillcrest Elementary School is one of the first schools in the area to install “buddy benches” on its playground. Photo by Z. 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The R ichf ield Village police officer hopes it will provide kids at Hillcrest a chance to make new friends. Christian Bucks, a first-grader at Roundtown Elementar y School in York, Pa., created the f irst buddy bench in the United States. Bucks was inspired by a similar bench he saw at a German school. After seeing the The Bath Country Journal, June 2015 Revere Prom holds evening of dining, dance The Revere Prom took place the evening of Saturday, May 16, beginning with the Promenade at RHS before proceeding to the Quaker Station Ballroom in Akron for an evening of dinner and dancing. Prom couples include (l-r): Anna Miller with Paul Gabel; Nick Kuhn with Dani Buser; and Matthew Harris with Liddy Potts. Photos courtesy of Jennifer Reece, Revere communication specialist. German students’ painted bench, he contacted his school administration, wanting to build one at Roundtown. His principal agreed to it and the bench was later installed on the playground. The movement has since taken off, becoming a nationwide initiative. “Buddy Benches have had a really high success rate in other places,” R ichf ield Police of f icer Simmons said. “I chose Hillcrest because of the culture of friendliness that is in place there. They are a group of really nice kids and I think the bench will work well there.” Hillcrest is one of the first schools in the area to install the benches on its playground. Others quickly took note of the effort and brought it to their schools. Bay Village elementary schools, as well as North Royalton schools, followed Hillcrest’s lead, installing the benches on their playgrounds. Along with the benefits of the buddy bench, there are some risks that could be associated with their use. The potential for the benches to isolate individual children even further has been considered by the Simmons and school administration. Simmons introduced the bench with confidence that Hillcrest students will use the bench as it was intended. “The bench comes along with an anti-bullying message to all the students, and we are sure that it will be a success at Hillcrest,” Simmons said. The Richfield Police Department donated to Hillcrest Elementary the two benches that were constructed at the Northeast Ohio Carpenters’ Training Center in Richfield. ∞ Next Deadline: June 15 The Bath Country Journal, June 2015 Laser Hair Removal Quick, Easy & Painless Hair Removal & Permanent Hair Reduction The area’s exclusive provider of leading technology using Lumenis Light Shear Infinity. Treating all 6 skin tones, including Ethnic & African American. Call today for limited time introductory specials. No More Stubble... Go to Permanently Pretty this Summer! 330-576-3600 hairallgone.com 3378 W. Market St, Fairlawn, 44333 45 SCHOOLS/EDUCATION Revere students pay it forward through Rachel’s Challenge On Saturday, May 16, 62 students and chaperones from Revere Middle School’s Rachel’s Challenge group surprised people throughout Montrose and Fairlawn by offering to pay for groceries, meals, gas and other items. The only thing the middle-schoolers asked of their surprised recipients was to consider starting a chain reaction of kindness, or paying it forward, with another random act of kindness. Five years ago, the RMS PTA sponsored the Rachel’s Challenge Program as part of a Campaign for Compassion. Now in its fifth year at Revere Middle School, Rachel’s Challenge is inspired by Rachel Scott, the first victim in the Columbine school shooting in 1999. Her acts of kindness and compassion, coupled with the contents of her six diaries, have become the foundation for the nationwide progra m. The VAB5Bscriptype.pdf 1 4/29/15 2:52 PM R17, B57 RACHEL’S CHALLENGE In its fifth year at Revere Middle School, Rachel’s Challenge Pay it Forward Day took place May 16. RMS seventh-grade students, with a customer, are (front, l-r) Erica Price, Laynee Hulthen, Kyra Heijnen, (back) Natalia Heijnen, Chase Heijnen and eighthgrader Mandy Carey. Photo courtesy of B. Lin-Fisher group’s chapters “exist to inspire, equip and empower every person to create a permanent positive culture change in their school, business and community by starting a chain reaction of kindness and compassion,” according to the mission statement. RMS’ Rachel’s Challenge is led by parent mentors, Betty Lin-Fisher and Sandi Kraus, and teacher, Joan Lyon. Small groups of students and chaperones spread throughout the area and spent $1,000 they had raised hosting a carnival earlier this year in an effort to start chain reactions that would spread the kindness even further. “The best part of the day for me was to see kids excited about giving,” Kraus said. “I also loved that our group bought f lowers to brighten people’s days. They picked out sunflowers. It was so cool to watch them plan which C M Y CM MY CY CMY K customers they felt needed a smile.” At the Acme Fresh Market in Montrose, a woman was close to tears after receiving money toward groceries. At the Chick-Fil-A, students surprised patrons at the drive-up window by paying for their meals, and eight cars in a row paid for the meal of the car behind until there were no more cars in the drive-up lane. “While the Pay It Forward event is the culmination of our school-year programming for our group, and one that is so impactful to both the students and the recipients, we try to instill in our kids that kindness and compassion is a year-round trait,” Lin-Fisher said. We also talk about how random acts of kindness don’t have to cost a thing; it could be as simple as saying a kind word to someone, which could change their day.” ∞ Thank You For Supporting Our Advertisers! 46 The Bath Country Journal, June 2015 The Century Homes of Bath The Junius F. Thorp House Editor’s Note: The Century Homes Committee of the Bath Township Historical Society (BTHS) is recognizing the “Century Homes” in Bath. Each month, a century home is selected for a narrative and photographic exhibit at the Bath Museum. Historical society members are undertaking this project for Bath’s 2018 bicentennial. They hope to recognize all of the century homes in Bath. BTHS member Libby Bauman provided this month’s story. Six century homes built by the Thorp family still grace the northwest section of the township. The story of the family of Nathan Thorp, a Revolutionary War veteran, has been well-documented by Carl Boltz in the Thorp Family History at the Bat h Mu seu m. The stories of the other Thorp B03 THE CEN- Centur y Homes TURY HOMES were featured in the Bath Country OF BATH Ju n i u s “ Ju n e” Journal, January Franklin Thorp ar- 2007, June 2011, rived in Bath in September 2011, A pr i l 2 015 a nd 1837. May 2015. According to Boltz’ research, “the American Revolution molded Nathan’s youth. New Haven was, then, the capital of Connecticut and a center of revolutionary activity. He was fourteen at the time of the Boston Tea Party and had just turned seventeen when the Declaration of Independence was signed. He served with the Connecticut troops in the Revolution and then returned to Fairfield.” Nat ha n T horp ma rried Hu lda h Rouland in 1785. They lived in Connecticut, then moved to New York. Their oldest son, Jeremiah, married Mary Root Bradley on July 26, 1807, in New York. Jeremiah and Mar y Thorp had nine children: Manville Bradley (1808-1891), Lucien Rouland (1810-1864), Maria Louise (1812-1871), Junius Franklin “June” (1816-1882), The Bath Country Journal, June 2015 Swan Home Emely (1819- 1905), Eunice (18211886), Amanda (1825-1867), Madison Grenville (1828-1910), and Mary Jane (1832-1895). “June” Thorp was 21 years old when the family arrived in Bath in 1837. He married Harriet Cordelia Shaw, the daughter of Sylvester and Harriet Shaw (Bath Country Journal, April 2014). June and Harriet had no children, and lived the rest of their lives in Bath. continued on next page Spring is in the air. And so is pollen. OUR URGENT CARE EXPERTS WILL SEE YOU NOW. Spring is the time for allergies, as well as many other illnesses and injuries. Which is why it’s important to know the location of your neighborhood urgent care experts. And with extended hours and no appointments necessary, University Hospitals Urgent Care, located at Fairlawn Health Center, can give you the care you need when you need it. Plus with InQuicker, Northeast Ohio’s only online waiting room service, you can choose OUR URGENT CARE HOURS Monday-- Friday 9 a.m.-- 9 p.m. Weekends 9 a.m.-- 5 p.m. Holidays 9 a.m.-- 3 p.m. Closed Christmas Day NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY. your urgent care time slot from home – to get you back home sooner. If you or a loved one is experiencing an urgent medical emergency, call 9 -1-1. 330-664-8150 | UHhospitals.org/Fairlawn 3800 Embassy Parkway, Suite 150 Fairlawn, Ohio 44333 © 2015 University Hospitals 47 CENTURY HOMES OF BATH Junius may eventually have moved to a 14-acre parcel in the southern part of Lot 20. Junius Franklin Thorp died September 19, 1882. A f ter Ju n iu s Thorp’s death, his land passed to his nephe w, Ju n iu s Ma nville ( J.M.) Thorp. J.M. was B04 HE CENthe oldest son of TURY HOMES his brother, ManOF BATH ville Thorp. J.M. Junius Manville m a r r i e d Va s t i Thorp inherited the S h a w i n 1857. land from his uncle. Their son, Warren Scott Thorp, married Ada B. Bagley in Granger in 1888. Thorp family history relates that J.M. and Vashti gave Warren and Ada the house that Junius Franklin owned prior to his death. Warren and Ada Thorp had one daughter, Lavern. 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Thorp House sits on 6.74 acres. cord. In 1900 and 1910, the prop3.95 acres in ledges. Clarence Thorp was erty was owned by Clarence E. Thorp the oldest son of J.M. and Vashti Thorp. and included 46.95 acres. The 1910 Although the Thorp Family History tax record noted that the 46.95-acre doesn’t exactly mesh with the property farm had 24 acres of plow land, 7 acres tax records, past research has shown that pasture, 10 acres woodlot, 2 acres of Junius Manville Thorp built houses on his uncultivated land and the balance of father’s property, and it is possible that the owner of the home was not the owner of the land at the time the home was built. What is certain is that this property was in the Thorp family for more than 60 years, beginning in the early 1850s. Property records show that this property was sold to Eugene Slingluff in 1936. The 1940 census shows Eugene Slingluff Sr., age 62, and Eugene Slingluff Jr., age 35, living next to each other in this area of Bath, so it is uncertain which family lived in this home. This century home was sold in 1950, but the buyer’s name is illegible in the records. It sold again in 1953 to G.M. and B.J. Reymond. Guy M. and Bettye Jo Reymond lived in this home for about 25 years until they sold to the Rankin family in the 1980s. The Marquettes were the next owners, who then they sold it to Michael Swan in 2004. This two-story frame, colonial-style home, built circa 1850, has had several additions over the years on the north and 5219 Brecksville Rd • Richfield east sides. A flat barn on the property (Behind Wendy’s) may have been built circa 1900. This century home sits on 6.74 picturesque acres. The humble origin of this home is Hours: Monday-Friday 8-5 part of the Thorp family history as they were putting down deep roots in the Bath community. ∞ (330) 659-6372 The Bath Country Journal, June 2015 CHURCHES Grace Church focuses on youth and community involvement in expansion by Tess Wolfe With an average Sunday attendance of 3,000 congregants and an additional 3,000 in attendance for Christmas and Easter services, the Bath campus of Grace Church of Greater Akron is expanding. The approximately 40,000 square-foot church at 754 Ghent Rd. is constructing a 13,000 square-foot addition, known as the discipleship wing that will hold classrooms on the upper floor and a community room downstairs. Their Bath campus extension, at 565 S. Cleveland-Massillon Rd. in Fairlawn, is also expanding by building on its sports ministry at the gymnasium. “Over the next month, we’ll roll out basketball leagues, exercise programs and those kinds of things at the extension,” said Grace Church’s senior pastor, the Rev. Jeff Bogue. Bogue began with Grace Church in 1993 at the Norton campus. He came to the Ghent Road location in 2000, when B02 BATH CHURCH FOCUSES Grace Church is adding a 13,000-square-foot discipleship wing off of Cleveland-Massillon Road. Photo by N. Mazak Grace merged with another church to form the Bath campus. The Bath campus of Grace Church is one of its four locations, the others being the Norton campus, Medina east campus and, beginning this year, the Barberton campus. On Sunday mornings, services take place at the Ghent Road location and at the extension. A video of the sermon, or “message,” at the Ghent Road service is also played for those in attendance at the extension, Bogue said. What keeps Grace Church growing, when others struggle to increase membership? Bogue said he knows of no “magic formula.” However, in addition to its biblical teaching and youth and student ministries, some distinct elements of the church program and facilities may play a role. “If you came to one of our services, you would kind of feel it geared toward continued on next page Bernadette’s French Cleaners Northeast Ohio’s Finest Cleaners and Launderers Please Call To Be Placed On Our Delivery List 2293 W. Market St @ Pilgrim Square 3 3 0 - 8 3 6 - 3 7 0 0 www.BernadettesFrenchCleaners.com The Bath Country Journal, June 2015 49 CHURCHES With an average Sunday attendance of 3,000 congregants, Grace Church, 754 Ghent Rd., is adding a discipleship wing. Photos by N. Mazak Grace Church continued a 25-year-old person,” Bogue said. “Our music is very modern; our teaching style is geared toward that 25-year-old person; and our atmosphere is very relaxed, so it makes it comfortable.” The church is also committed to community involvement, with ongoing service projects that include famine and poverty relief, tutoring underprivileged youth and stopping sex trafficking. The Bath campus of Grace Church has “an extensive network” of small groups, led by 15 pastoral directors and a support staff totaling 65 members,” he said. “Somehow, all that gets mixed together and makes it feel like the church is alive and people are excited to be a part of it,” Bogue said. Two trusted names in caring and compassionate services for over 100 years. Catavolos Funeral Home n Rose Hill Burial Park 100% service guarantee • Spacious, modern funeral home • Serving all faiths • Installment plans 3653 W. Market Street • Bath, Ohio 44333 George P. 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With a website with program and event information, videos, a music ministry blog and a Twitter feed, the church also maintains a password-protected, interactive online community called GraceLINK for its members. “One of the things we work hard at is loving each other,” Bogue said. “It’s impossible for us to know what’s going on in everybody’s life, but if you let us know there’s a need, we’ll drop everything and come to you.” For more information, visit graceohio. org. ∞ The Bath Country Journal, June 2015 From the expertS l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l ShouldYouHaveManagedFuturesInYourPortfolio? byKevinKroskey,CFP®,MBA “Managed futures” is an investment strategy that has historically achieved strong performance in both up and down markets, exhibiting low correlation to traditional stock and bond investments. It was one of the few strategies that performed well during Black Monday in 1987, through the tech wreck in the early 2000s, and in 2008 as most traditional investments suffered greatly. Managed futures strategies have been around since the early 1970s. They are comprised of futures contracts that gain exposure to underlying stock, bond, currency and commodity markets. What is different about them from traditional investments in the same markets is that they are momentum-based and attempt to identify and profit from shorter-term price trends. Momentum is well documented in academic research. It is one of the four main risk factors – the market factor, value factor and small factor being the other three – that explain the sources of investment returns over time. The strategy is simple at its core: Buy assets that are rising in price and sell assets that are declining. The direction of the price change does not matter; rather just that a strong trend exists. Contrast this with traditional investments in any of these markets that typically are more long-term in nature and profit only if the price increased. Several studies document the value of managed futures as a long-term diversifier with a very low correlation to stocks, bonds and other investments. These studies also show strong evidence of the ability to identify market downturns and take short positions, which has given managed futures the edge during times of extreme stock market stress. Sponsored By True Wealth Design Kevin Kroskey, CFP®, MBA is President of True Wealth Design, an independent wealth management firm. Kevin can be reached by calling (330)777-0688 or by email at kkroskey@truewealthdesign. Kevin Kroskey, com. Prior columns can CFP, MBA be obtained by visiting www.TrueWealthDesign.com/bathjournal. The Bath Country Journal, June 2015 That happened in 2008, when managed futures returned 18%, according to Morningstar, compared with a 37% drop for the Standard & Poor’s 500 index. During the “lost decade” for stocks between 2000 and 2009, managed futures cumulatively earned 13% while the S&P 500 suffered a loss of 9%. Yet, this is not an asset class to own for the uniformed or impatient investor. The strategy does best when markets exhibit persistent trends, when they are going from good to great or bad to worse. However, if the market lacks clear trends or has had sharp reversals, trend following does not work as well. Since 2009, there have been sharp reversals across a number of markets, and those markets have been more highly correlated to each other than they have been in the past, which precludes independent trends from developing. Cumulatively from 2009 through 2013, managed futures lost 13% while the S&P 500 climbed 128%. 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If a new, dark-colored streak or band appears under the nail seek the care of a Board-Certified Dermatologist. If the nail discoloration does not gradually improve or “grow out,” talk to your doctor. Tips For Keeping Your Nails Healthy: Keep your nails clean and dry to prevent bacteria from collecting under the nail. Cut your nails straight across and rounded slightly in the center. Wear proper fitting shoes and alternate them on a regular basis. Do not bite your fingernails as this habit can increase your risk of infection. Apply a cream to moisturize your nails, especially after removing nail polish. Consider taking your own tools to the nail salon for manicures and pedicures to decrease your risk of contracting a nail fungus. Sponsored By Brecksville Dermatology’s mission is to improve the quality of life of our patients by delivering comprehensive dermatologic care through a consistent, positive and memorable experience. 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Find safety immediately if a warning is sounded or you see storm signs. Go to a basement, center hallway, bathroom or closet on the lowest floor, away from glass and in an uncluttered spot. In a tall building, find a center hallway. If outside, go quickly to the basement of a nearby sturdy building or lie flat in a ditch or low area. If in a vehicle, get out immediately and head for safety. The Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness has an excellent website with tornado-safety tips, weathersafety.ohio.gov. HomeownersInsuranceCoverage Tornadoes and their accompanying thunderstorms and hail can cause extreme damage to your property. Tornado losses are covered by homeowners policies. Since these claims tend to be large, confirm with your agent that you have adequate coverage, including for any additions or improvements to your home. Be sure your insurance coverage is written on a replacement-cost basis. 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Anna O. Marley’s new book, “The Artist’s Garden: American Impressionism and the Garden Movement,” is an illustrated history published by the University of Pennsylvania. Marley takes the reader on an in-depth look at the relationship between artists and their gardens during America’s Progressive Period (18871920). This is the time when gardening became a leisurely pursuit, available to the rising middle class. The artists of this period not only painted and photographed their gardens, but also lived in them and wrote about them. This created an intimate connection among the soil, plants and one’s personhood that is ultimately shared with the viewer or reader. Many gardeners experience these same thoughts and feelings, using their gardens as refuge and creative crucible. The book brings together the work of artists such as William Merit Chase, Childe Hassam and Mary Cassatt. Writing and designing from a new combination of horticultural and art history, “The Artist’s Garden” defines the graceful development of American Impressionists in the garden and the canvas. “Beatrix Potter’s Gardening Life,” written by Marta McDowell, is another newly published garden book, from Timber Press. Always a fan of “Peter Rabbit,” as a youngster and again as a mother, I was drawn to a show of her drawings and watercolors at the Morgan Library several years ago. McDowell, herself a gardener and garden designer, gently leads the reader through the stages of Potter’s life. McDowell divided the book into three parts. Part one describes the plants that enriched Potter’s environments throughout her life. The eloquent words transport the reader to Dalguise House or Sawrery, McGregor’s Garden or Western England’s native woodlands and farmlands. The photographs portray the young Beatrix, her growth as a person and artist and, The Bath Country Journal, June 2015 ultimately, as a gardener and conservationist. In part two, McDowell pulls out all the stops with her prose. She deftly weaves the art of garden design, the biographies of plants and great gardening advice into an absorbing seasonal narrative. Armed with these bouquets of knowledge of both Beatrix and her seasonal gardens, McDowell takes us on a tour in part three, visiting Pot- ter’s gardens. The cities, villages and gardens as they are today are fascinating. Gardens reflect the individuality of their gardeners and their creative endeavors. These selections can take the reader out of the soil and shovels and into the creative processes of artist-gardeners. An exhausted gardener may feel less tired after reading one or both books. ∞ Possibilities Imagine the perfect outdoor spot where you can create great memories. From a relaxing retreat to a spot where you can enjoy time with family and friends, your ordinary yard can become an extraordinary place to enjoy the outdoors. Picture the endless possibilities… Patios, Outdoor Kitchens & Fire Pits Walkways & Garden Walls Foundation, Privacy & Flower Plantings Water Features & Outdoor Lighting GrafGrowers.com | Schedule a consult 330.836.2727 53 CLUBS AND CHURCHES Richfield Senior Center The Richfield Senior Center is open to all seniors. Relax at our breakfast café on Monday mornings from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Buy from a selection of breakfast items; free coffee is available with a breakfast purchase. Our resident band practices on Tuesdays. The monthly “Memories Unlimited” jam session will be Tuesday, June 23, from 1-2:30 p.m. Listen, sing or dance to the music. Light refreshments are served. The Wednesday night dinner group restaurant destinations this month are: June 10 – Mavis Winkles Irish Pub, and June 24 – Green Diamond Grille in Barberton. Sign up; menus are posted on the bulletin board. We offer: bus shopping the first and third Wednesdays of the month; yoga classes every Tuesday and Friday; Tai Chi on Wednesday; massages the first and third Mondays (by appointment); Reiki, a technique for reducing stress (Fridays, by Bath Gamma Garden Club appointment); an Aging Concerns Discussion Group the second Wednesday at 1 p.m.; our bingo games and lunch every Thursday; and Scrabble and Pinochle on the fourth Monday of the month. Our new game, “Bunco in the Afternoon,” will be on June 9, at 1:30 p.m. We also offer meal delivery and a health-monitoring system. Friday fun bus trips have resumed: June 5 – Akron Zoo; June 12 – Western Reserve Historical Society and Euclid Beach carousel; June 19 – Cleveland Botanical Gardens; and June 26 – local casino. Check your calendar for additional information. We need volunteers to drive people to important appointments. We have a village car available for use. We greatly need drivers for our weekly, fun bus trips: 14-passenger bus; no CDL required. The Senior Center is open Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For more information, call 330-659-9203. ∞ Citizens for Bath Seniors On June 9 at 1:15 p.m., Citizens for Bath Seniors (CBS) will meet at the Bath Church, U.C.C., on Bath Road. Rachel Jira, registered dietician, will speak on chronic diseases, including diabetes, and food labeling. Bring snacks (some healthy). For information, call Linda at 234-571-4543 or George at 330-576-3355. The CBS field trip to Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens will be June 23, to view the display of glass sculptures by Craig Mitchell Smith. The location for lunch is to be announced. Meet at the church at 10:15 a.m. for carpooling. For more information call Linda at 234-571-4543. Other activities for Bath area seniors include bridge every Thursday from 12:303:30 p.m., call Billee at 330-608-2406; Men’s Breakfast Club, first Monday of the month at 8:30 a.m., call Bob at 330-668-1115. ∞ Bako Landscaping & Nursery vSpring Cleanup vTree & Shrub Installation vBed Edging vRetaining Walls vMulching vPatios vSeeding vDrainage Swales vSodding vIndoor/Outdoor Fireplaces Bath Gamma Garden Club members will tour Cleveland Botanical Gardens on June 3, with dinner in Cleveland afterward. One of the club’s community projects was recently completed when members planted flowers at various community locations, including the Bath Township administration building, township cemeteries, the post office and the township sign at Cleveland-Massillon and W. Bath roads. For more information go to gardenclubbathohio.org. ∞ Places of Worship Welcome You Bethel Lutheran Church 3852 Everett Road, Bath Worship Service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Wheelchair a cce s s i b l e. w w w. b e t h e l - l c. o rg 330-659-9069 Richfield Community Foursquare Church Meeting at: 4131 W. Streetsboro Rd. Unit A, Richfield. Pastors Tom and Ginger Martin. Sunday Service, 10 a.m. For more information visit our website at www.richfieldchurch.net or phone us at 567-703-7232. Church in the Valley Visit our website at www.churchinthevalley.org. 2241 Everett Rd. 330-657-2200. Adult class 9 a.m., Sunday morning service 10 a.m., Children’s Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Nondenominational, Christ-and Bible-centered. Growth group Bible studies available during the week. Richfield Bible Baptist Church Meets at the Richfield Holiday Inn Express, 5171 Brecksville Rd. Phone: 330-659-6561; Website: http://bbc.mapleknoll.us. Pastor Alfred B. Davis, Sunday School: 10 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship: 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Worship: 6 p.m.; Friday Bible Study: 7 p.m. Radio Program: Live with Pastor Al, Sundays at 11 p.m. and Fridays at 1:30 p.m. on AM 1220 WHKW. 214 S. Hametown Road 330.666.1259 Next Deadline - June 15 54 Organizations: We are happy to print your articles. We ask only that they be typed, with a limit of 250 words, and submitted by the 15th of each month. They may be emailed to news@scriptype. com or mailed to our office. The Bath Country Journal, June 2015 SERVICE DIRECTORY ASPHALT PAVING MID OHIO ASPHALT & CONCRETE Free Estimates. Reasonable Prices Seal Coating, Driveways, Parking Lots Patching & Concrete. 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Licensed, Bonded, Insured. Sals-Landscaping.com LANDSCAPING SAL’S LANDSCAPING CO. Landscape design and installation, shrubs, trees, stone retaining walls, seed lawns, sprinkler systems, brick paver patios, colored stamped concrete. Sal: 440-746-9788 BARB, THE GARDENER, LLC Affordable landscaping services. Mulching, weeding, pruning, planting and maintenance. Call 330-836-4299 to plan a free consultation. Email: [email protected] DECKS AND PATIOS KLASSIC CUSTOM DECKS INC. 330-468-3476 Wood or low maintenance materials available. Free in-home estimates. Attention to finished details. Licensed, bonded, insured. BBB members. Visit us online www.klassicdecks.com MAINTENANCE MASTERS: LAWN - LANDSCAPE SNOW (888)777-6130 M-Masters.com [email protected] Local – Licensed – Insured & Free Estimates Lawn maintenance, fertilization, mulching, etc. Full service landscape management. ELECTRICAL TIM'S CUSTOM ELECTRIC, INC. Residential & light commercial Remodeling, basements, generators, panel upgrades, landscape lighting. Richfield resident, Lic. #37393, 440-785-0862 MOW IT DOWN – Pat LaQuatra 216-337-9893 Lawn Mowing, Mulch & Yard clean-up. Old-Fashioned Customer-Focused Service. Experienced & Dependable, Licensed & Insured. 20-Year Richfield Resident Retired. Help Support Local Small Business. MICHAEL'S WORKSHOP INC. For all your electrical needs Insured, Ohio Elec. Lic. #37155 See us at michaelsworkshop.com Bath resident. 330-664-0755 FUNERAL HOMES CATAVOLOS FUNERAL HOME ROSEHILL BURIAL PARK George P. Catavolos, 3653 W. Market St., Fairlawn Serving all faiths with care and compassion. Cremation - Burials - Pre-needs 330-666-3089 GENERAL CONTRACTORS DUN-RITE HOME IMPROVEMENT Residential contractor. New construction, additions, windows, siding, gutters, roofing. Licensed, Bonded, Insured. Financing available. 330-650-5322 HANDYMAN SERVICE HOLLAND HANDYMAN SERVICE For all your “Honey Do” needs. Insured, on time & dependable. No job too small or too large. Bath resident. 330-576-3895, Hollandrb.com HOME IMPROVEMENT/REPAIRS CORNWELL REMODELING Kitchens, baths, additions, basements, carpentry, windows, doors and painting. More than 20 years experience. Free estimates. Mike, 330-819-4942 R. RYBKA CONSTRUCTION INC. 330-741-0603 Renovations, decks, roofing/siding repairs. Rec. rooms, drywall, wood floors, masonry, cultured stone, bobcat/backhoe service, dirt leveling. INSURANCE BOLOGNA INSURANCE AGENCY BBB A+, auto, home/renters, motorcycles, RVs, boats, vacant property, commerical, life, health, licensed. On/off exchange, short-term health, low monthly payments. 330-376-7675 or 800-376-8867, bolognainsurance.com The Bath Country Journal, June 2015 PLUMBING BARTU PLUMBING Repairs, Remodeling, Drain Cleaning, Hot Water Tanks. Residential/Commercial. Licensed and Insured, OH Lic. #19447. 330-659-3678 or 440-669-3197 SERDINAK PLUMBING Semi-retired licensed plumber. 30 yrs exp. Same day hot water tank installations. OH #16094. 330-760-9022 or 330-929-1957 PRINTING/GRAPHIC DESIGN SCRIPTYPE PUBLISHING One-stop shop for all of your publishing and printing needs: brochures, directories, flyers, magazines, newspapers, post cards, presentation folders, programs, reports, addressing etc. 330-659-0303 ROOFING DUN-RITE ROOFING Residential contractors. New construction, additions, windows, siding, gutters, roofing. Licensed, Bonded, Insured. Financing Available. www.calldunrite.com 330-650-5322 M.R. PLANK ROOFING Family owned & operated. Licensed, bonded, insured. Financing available. 330-929-1785 or 1-800-457-8209 SALONS VAUGHN & COMPANY Full Service Salon Hair care, skin care, nails and waxing Featuring full line of Aveda all-natural products 869 N. Cleveland-Massillon Road 330-666-4661 SWIMMING POOLS AQUA POOLS 330-666-9735 Retail Store - 1996 N. Cleve-Mass Rd. 330-666-0801 Pool Openings/Closings/Weekly Service. We specialize in pool renovation. Service, repair & liner replacement. Over 30 years experience. Call the best! www.aquapoolsinc.com MASONRY NEAL KILBANE MASONRY Brick, block & stonework. New & repairs. Residential & commerical. Waterproofing, fireplaces, chimneys & chimney repairs. Neal Kilbane 330-665-4323 MULCH & TOPSOIL FRANK'S LANDSCAPE MATERIALS 330-659-3325 Natural brown and black mulch,screened topsoil and washed gravel. Pickup or delivery, Wheatley Road, across from McDonald's. MUSIC LESSONS PIANO LESSONS IN YOUR HOME Experienced teacher has openings in the Bath, Copley, Fairlawn area. Will provide references upon request. Call Fern at 330-322-3237. PHARMACY COLONIAL PHARMACY Full ServiceHome Health Care (Next to Ken Stewart’s Lodge) 330-666-3569, 1-800-232-DRUG To Place a Listing Call 330-659-0303 TUTORING AKRON EDUCATION CAMPUS Reading and math. 700 Ghent Rd. 330-666-1161. WATERPROOFING ACE FOUNDATION REPAIR Specializes in basement waterproofing & structural repair. Done right from the outside. No sump pumps. Family owned/operated since 1981. Free est. 440-665-5358 WINDOWS/DOORS WEATHERSEAL Windows, Doors, Siding, Roofing. High quality, low prices. Windows starting at $159 installed. 330-920-4494 RANDY’S PUMP SERVICE PUMPS HOLDING TANKS SOFTENERS 330-659-9838 Aquamerica Pumps 55 Country Bargains are $8 Country Bargains Country Bargains are $8 Country Bargain ads are $8 and will be printed in the Bath Country Journal and ScripType magazines of Richfield, Hudson, Twinsburg, Independence, Sagamore Hills, Brecksville, Broadview Heights and Hinckley for a total circulation of 58,800. Listings are limited to 20 words and residents, not businesses or paid services. We must receive these by the 5th of the month. Please mail to: Country Bargains, c/o ScripType Publishing, 4300 Streetsboro Rd., Richfield 44286. For Sale: Camping equip., new Pepala lures, new alum. pipe, 13 ft. x 2.5 in.. 16 alum. strips, 130 in. x 2.5 in. Greenhouse panels, end table lamps. 330659-6280. For Lease or Sale: Gaited horse, 14 hands, available for creative lease. Some riding experience required. College owner will work with rider. 216-310-5481. For Sale: Dryer, gas, GE Model DCVH515. Does not match new washer, runs great, six years old. Can email photos. 330-659-2136. For Sale: Girl's flower girl dresses w/matching shoes, headpieces. Party dresses, dress coats, sizes 6,8,10,12. Can email photos. 330-659-2136. For Sale: Live cockatiel w/ cage and accessories. Paid $225, will take best offer. Can email photos. 330-659-2136. For Sale: College dorm items or first apt. furnishingsfurniture, bookcases, storage bins, frigs and more. Recent grad selling items. 330-659-2136. For Sale: Brass chandelier. Traditional dining room/ foyer style. 18 bulbs. Very good condition. Extra bulbs included. $150. Call: 330-283-2936. For Sale: Chipper/Shredder, Troy Bilt Model 494. 10HP. 12 years old. $100. Chips branches up to 2 in. dia. 330-604-4965. For Sale: 30 ft. x 56 in. pool, complete $400. Misc. power and hand tools, call for details. 440-746-0905. For Sale: New, never used, Odyssey Milled Collection #2 putter. Adjustable weighting, retail value $349. For sale, $175. 330-659-4059. For Sale: Dance booklet, features 17 popular line dances. Easy to read instructions, great for parties/ special events. Cost $8. Call Elaine: 440-526-8278. For Sale: Double hung window, rough opening 36 in. h x 20.5 in. w. 2 sets new tilt windows, $100. Rotohoe combination shredder/rototiller, 3.5 HP, $350. 440-526-1132. For Sale: Tractor implements, 4 ft. Rototiller J.D., $600. Post hole digger J.D., $250. Disc, $250. Yard rake, $300. Call Chris 440-227-5648, Hinckley. For Sale: Craftsman tractor, bagger, tire chains, $400. Troy Bilt chipper vac with hose, $500. Rainbow playset: swings, slide, monkey bars, $900. 440-230-0397. For Sale: Table saw, 8 in. with stand and motor, $75. 440-546-0887. For Sale: HO train table w/ tracks and stamped scenery, 54 x 45, $25. Meat Slicer, SS, VGS, $25. Wooden table w/ folding legs, $20. 440-526-6954. For Sale: Cat's Meow replicas, #1 (Squire Rich Museum) through #18 (Maple Crest Farm), all 18 for $180 (half price). 440-838-4058. For Sale: Buick Regal, 1981, V-6, fully garaged, extremely clean, no rust, very good running condition, 1 owner. Asking $2,200. 216-960-9091. For Sale: Oak table 40 in. x 54 in. and hutch, two leaves and glass top, $400. 440-838-8761. For Sale: Like new garden seeder/planter. Rustproof aluminum frame, seed plates, fertilizer applicator, original cost $185. Asking $120. 330-659-6107. For Sale: Ethan Allen dining room set, table, two leaves, pads, four chairs, and china cabinet. Perfect condition, $2,500. 330-666-7676. For Sale: Fig trees, potted or will dig. Avocados, Chinese dates, succulents, elephant garlic. Make offers. Riverview Road. 440-526-7149. For Sale: Four office desks, cherry veneer, good condition, $250 each or make offer. Call: 216-5381920 or 440-838-1958. For Sale: Meat slicer, never used 10"/250mm blade carbon steel, hard chromed, 115 volts, OMCAN/Italy, cycles 60HP exceptional cutting/durability. $350. Call: 216-941-4949. Lost: Wallings Road area- Kindle in red print case and heavy 18 in. gold chain necklace with cross with diamond. 440-526-1158. Garage Sale: 9-4, June 5 and 6, Twinsburg, 1653 Chestnut Trail Dr. Antique furniture, marble table Advertisers Inside this Issue #1 Landscaping................................9 Allstate Chris Pike Agency...............17 Aqua Clear.....................................48 Bako Landscaping...........................54 Bath Church...................................43 Bath Veterinary Clinic......................9 Berkshire Hathaway/Haller.............21 Bernadette’s Cleaners.......................49 Boston Mills/Brandywine................35 Brecksville Dermatology..................52 Broadview Heating.........................26 Buckeye Surface Maintenance.........50 Bunner, Monica..............................28 Catavolos Funeral Home.................50 Center for the Healing Arts.............44 Child Guidance & Family Solutions........ 33 Colonial Pharmacy.........................31 Cool Contour Clinic........................13 Cutler Real Estate/Owen....Back Cover Dayton Nurseries, Inc.....................14 Demas, Coleen DDS.......................16 Depew Drilling...............................11 Don Drumm..................................22 Donzell’s Garden Center.................18 56 Empaco Equipment.........................37 Exit 11 Truck & Tire Service...........48 Freedom Design Kitchen & Bath.....42 Gate’s Landscape Co........................12 Graf Growers..................................53 Howard Hanna/Fairlawn.............4, 5 Howard Hanna/Frantz...................29 Hudson Garden Club......................39 Jones & Wenner Insurance...........6, 52 Julian Severyn Studio Gallery.........27 KW/Schrank.............Inside Back Cover Klassic Custom Decks......................28 Land Creations Landscaping...........30 Lisco Heating & Cooling...................8 MOD - Matter of Design................45 Moonlight Pools..............................16 Nannimals Animal Nannies............38 North Coast Jet Clean.....................38 Olive My Heart...............................28 Outdoor Delight Landscape.............39 Pam’s Posies.......................Back Cover Physicians Aquafit/Hair Removal............ 45 Pine Tree Barn................................22 Pirozzi Koler..................................34 Randy’s Pump Service......................55 RE/MAX Crossroads........................23 ReWorks.........................................12 Rice’s Landscaping...........................15 Sal’s Landscaping ...........................44 ScripType Publishing.......................25 Smith Bros........................................7 State Farm/MacDonald..................19 Stay Polished Nail Spa....................36 Stouffer Realty........Inside Front Cover Summit Metro Parks.......................24 Suncrest Gardens............................34 The Bird Store & More.......Back Cover Tire Source.....................................10 True Wealth Design.........................51 University Hospitals........................47 Valley Animal Hospital.....................7 Vandervoort, Virginia.....................36 Village at St. Edward........................2 Village Auto Body...........................46 Welton’s............................................3 West Side Roofing............................40 Western Reserve Playhouse...............19 Wheatley Auto Service.....................40 lamp, housewares, toys, new playpen, pool ladder, misc. galore. Brecksville Garage Sale: May 21-23, 8 a.m. Moving. Household, tools, electronics, holiday, office/school supplies, yard equipment. 9444 Greystone Pkwy. Barn Sale: Antiques only, 1105 Nesbitt Rd., Sagamore/Northfield. Friday, June 5, and Saturday, June 6, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Rain/shine, huge variety. Garage Sale: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., May 21-23. 1722 Boston Rd., Hinckley. Tin ceiling panels; KitchenAid mixer; Christmas; glassware; household misc. Giant Garage Sale: May 28-30. Antiques, vintage marionettes, Shopsmith, chairs, Chandler school desks, more. 8341 Glen Oad Dr., Broadview Heights. Plant Sale: $2-$3 perennials, gr. covers, Jack Frost, varigated Jap. forestgrass, digitalis, ligularia, lupine, over 1,000 pots. 5621 Miller Rd., Brecksville, Friday, Saturday May 22, 23, 9-4. Vendors Needed: Food, craft, service, retail. Assumption Church festival, Broadview Heights, Aug. 7, 8, 9. email [email protected], phone: 440-5261177, ext. 0, Diane. Wanted: Top dollar paid for new, unopened, unexpired diabetic testing strips. Call: 440-223-5507 for a free quote. Wanted: Old car or truck, 1923-1987. Call: 330523-0154. Wanted: Cars and trucks in need of mechanical repair, all others considered, 330-523-0154. Wanted: Buying old gas pumps - buy, sell, restore. Call Mark: 330-592-4083. Wanted: Watch restorer buying watchmaker tools, watch parts, watch books, complete watches or collections. No quartz watches or fakes. Paying cash. 330-416-0336. Wanted: Brecksville collector buying antiques, collectibles, decor, one piece or entire basmt/attic, top prices paid, clear the clutter. Frank: 216-403-5884. Wanted: Fishing tackle, boxes, lures, rods, reels; any fishing equipment; outboard motors. Call Bill: 330-819-1115. Wanted: Gun collector wants to buy hand guns, rifles and shot guns. All brands any condition. Please call Woody: 330-819-3274. Real Estate & Employment For Rent: Contemporary house in Bath, 3-acres, 4 bdr., 3 bath, 2-car garage and much more. No pets. Available Aug. 1. 330-897-0907. For Lease: Bath, 2/3 BR Creek Side, 3.5 acres. Central air, appliances, washer, dryer, separate garage. Includes water, sewage and grounds maintenance, $1,100. Available July 1. 330-620-8978. Services Provided: Heavy item delivery, birdseed, dog food, salt. 330-864-2818, Mike. Unclassified ads must be prepaid. They should be received by the 15th of the month at The Bath Country Journal, 4300 Streetsboro Rd., Richfield OH 44286. Include 50¢ per word. The Bath Country Journal, June 2015 Walking on Sunshinwe into a Ne Home #1 Agent in Summit County 2013 Laurie Morgan Schrank 330.666.2525 3070 W. Market St., Fairlawn [email protected] • laurieschrank.yourkwagent.com NEW 4388 Ridge Crest Drive COPLEY $328,000 3028 N. Oakhill Road SILVER LAKE $159,900 2024 Braewick Drive WEST AKRON $196,500 968 Remsen Road MEDINA $395,000 NEW 1649 Four Seasons Drive BATH $787,000 156 Tecumseh Lane COPLEY $138,000 47 S. Wheaton Road WEST AKRON $1,199,000 NEW 610 Pine Point Drive BATH $559,900 1510 E. Hines Hill Road HUDSON $749,900 PRICE LISTI NG 4211 Derrwood Drive BATH $349,900 LISTI NG 4850 Stillwood Spur BATH $564,900 2292 N. Medina Line Road BATH $499,900 NEW LISTI NG 495 Woodbury Drive FAIRLAWN $364,900 186 N. Revere Road FAIRLAWN $198,000 2049 Rock Creek South BATH $799,500 1135 Top Of The Hill Road BATH $679,900 1272 Dearborn Drive WEST AKRON $439,000 3584 Hamilton Drive RICHFIELD $719,900 823 N. Revere Road BATH $274,900 3803 Royal Rock Road COPLEY $319,000 NEW PRICE 1466 Reserve Drive BATH $599,900 The Bath Country Journal, June 2015 NEW PRICE 4383 Idlebrook Drive BATH $479,500 Magazine Celebrating 28 Years of Serving the Bath Community Special Savings! Join us June 13th for our Anniversary Event! 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