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May 2015
Bath Country Journal
Magazine
Celebrating 28
35 Years of Serving the Bath Community
Community
Celebrating
Salamanders take
center stage
2015 Summer Planning Section Inside!
JUS
BATH TWP
$1,195,000
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
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
T L IS
T ED
NE W
BATH
$399,900
1270 N Revere Rd
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 with lots of
space. Finished walkout lower level.
Alison McIntyre Baranek 330-289-5444
RICHFIELD
$699,000
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
L IST
ING
NE W
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
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
L IST
ING
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
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
MEDINA
$649,900
3910 Westwood Dr
Custom built on 8+ acres on
private cul-de-sac w mature
trees. 1st floor master suite,
neutral décor, rich walnut flooring, porcelain tile. Open floor
plan with great thought put into
every detail.
Call/text Kelly Vrba 330-814-0199
W. AKRON
$650,000
899 Eaton
Contemporary 4-5 BR Frank Lloyd Wright
style home on a 1.6 ac wooded lot. Circ
driveway. 5680sf open floor plan, lg
rms, high ceilings & abundant sunlight
throughout. Gourmt kit, 40x30’ GR, fin
walkout LL & more! 3,000sf terraced
patios. 3 car gar. Many recent updates.
Alison McIntyre Baranek 330-289-5444
LAND FOR SALE
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 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
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
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On Our Cover
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In this Issue
9 ........... Township, FOP negotiations
are completed
12 ........ Bath boards provide multitude
of township services
19 ........ Charming B&B, Tuscan villa
and cozy condo headline
BVS Home Tour
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Summer Planning Section
v
26 ........ Bath Community Fund convenes
first annual meeting
28 ........ BHA keeps township beautiful
30 ........ New Ghent Road eatery has
to-go Italian menu, creative gifts
36 ........ Slippery slopes are no match
for township trustee
40 ........ High school coaches help
with youth baseball
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
a publication of ScripType Publishing, Inc.
Young explorers investigate salamanders during the annual
Salamander Walk at the Bath Nature Preserve. For more on
what they learned, see the story on page 6. Photos courtesy of
Ken Riley.
41 ........ The Century Homes of Bath
43 ........ Four steps for successfully
growing herbs
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Resident urges adult drinker to not litter, get help
To the Editor:
With spring arriving, my mind goes to
the many years my family picked up trash
with Project Pride. We usually chose to
pick up the trash near where we live and
drive, primarily on North Hametown and
Granger Roads between state Route 18
and Crystal Lake Road. This brings me
to the following public announcement.
To the adult litterer who drinks Bud
Light beer primarily in a bottle by the
case: Please get some help for your drinking problem!
First, I would hope that most people
wouldn’t actively litter unless they have
a problem that “forces” them to do this
illegal activity (litter, not to mention
drinking and driving). Second, I know
that it is not underage people drinking
because the chances that: a) 95 percent
of the beer refuse in this vicinity would
always be Bud Light, b) nearly always be
in bottles, c) be concentrated near the
aforementioned area, and d) continue for
over 10 years, are slim to none.
If this adult litterer with the drinking
problem won’t get help for this, perhaps
they will consider switching to cans. Your
neighbors who clean up after you are
breaking their backs lugging all that glass
(aluminum cans are much lighter). Also,
broken glass is a huge pain to try to clean
up every bit and piece, not to mention it
puts people at risk for cutting themselves.
Kathryn Sasowsky
Bittersweet Road
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.
Participate in Memorial
Day observances
on May 25
Richard AMVETS Post 176 commemorates Memorial Day annually with three
parades.
that are held at the Fairview Cemetery,
West Richfield Cemetery and the Bath
Memorial Park.
In Richfield, the first parade will assemble
at 7:45 a.m. at the Fairview Cemetery, with
services commencing at 8 a.m. The second
parade will assemble at 9:30 a.m. at the
Richfield Historical Society and march off
at 9:45 a.m. to West Richfield Cemetery on
Broadview Road, where a Memorial Day
service will take place. The third observance
will be at Bath Veterans Memorial Park,
gathering at 11:30 a.m. for a Memorial Day
service that will begin at noon.
“Please show the respect that our American flag deserves as the flags march past
you. Please cover your heart with your right
hand. If wearing a hat or cap, please remove
it. It is your way of showing your respect to
all fallen veterans,” Scolaro said.
A pancake breakfast sponsored by the
Bath-Richfield Kiwanis will take place
before and after the parade at the Richfield
Masonic Lodge. ∞
Preschool in Montrose
looks for alumni for
May 2 celebration
The Preschool in Montrose (formerly also known as the Preschool
in Bath) is planning a celebration
in honor of their 60th anniversary
on May 2, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at
West Hill Baptist Church, 605 N.
Revere Rd.
The school is trying to locate any
alumni from the last 60 years for the
event. Past and current teachers will
be present, including Nancy Smith,
who taught for many years, and
current teachers, Susan Noble and
Pauline Heislman. There will be food
trucks, live music, bounce houses and
a balloon clown to entertain children,
alumni and friends.
The event is free. For more information
visit thepreschoolinmontrose.com. ∞
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The Bath Country Journal, May 2015
Voters decide library
1.4-mill renewal levy,
with additional .5 mills
Bath Volunteers for Service supports the
Bath Fire Department Horse Show
As government funding from the state
drops away, the Akron-Summit County
Public Library system is asking for residents’ support at the voting booth. With a
1.4-mill property tax levy passed in 2010
set to expire, a renewal levy with an additional .5-mill increase is on the May 5 ballot. If passed, the measure would amount
to $66.48 annually for homeowners with
a property value of $100,000, beginning
this year and continuing for six years,
with the first assessment due in 2016.
From that annual amount, the renewal
levy would bring in $48.96 per year; the
0.5-mill increase would bring in an additional $17.52 per year.
The library cites that funds generated by
the levy taxes, at a rate not exceeding 1.9
mills for each one dollar of valuation, are
for current operating expenses. Taxes from
the current levy account for about $11
million, or half the library’s annual operating fund. With the additional .5 mills,
about $14.7 million would be generated
annually for the library. ∞
Bath Volunteers for
Service (BVS), in its
57th year of service, is
supporting the Bath
Fire Department’s annual Horse Show. The
Bath Fire Department (BFD) Horse
Show is Saturday and
Sunday, June 27 and
28, at the BFD horse
grounds on Revere
and Everett Roads.
BVS will once
again host the horse
show poster contest B09 BATH VOLUNTEERS FOR SERVICE
with artwork from The 2015 Bath Volunteeers for Service Horse Show committee
Revere Local School is (l-r) Kim Pollard, treasurer; Amy Bowers, chairman; Shelley
students. Winners Bolton, Bath Fire Department; Marisela Fetzer, co-chair; and
will be announced Sue Hartschuh.
Sunday, June 28.
General admission tickets are $5, senior tickets are $3, and children under five are free.
Family passes are $15.
For more information contact the Bath Fire Department at 330-666-3738 or visit
bathtownship.org, click on fire department and then horse show. For information about
Bath Volunteers for Service, visit bathvolunteersforservice.com. ∞
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NEW
BATH
$310,000
1520 ACACIA DR
Fab setting for this open & airy 3 bdrm,
3 bath contemp. Beautiful views from
every window.
Jean Farinacci
330-603-2444
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
CE
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.
BATH
Saundra Carter
Mary Anne Krejci
Eichler & Todaro
COPLEY
Julie Domenick
Eichler & Todaro
PRI
330-903-0424
3330-472-4406
WEST AKRON
$214,900
1879 BROOKWOOD DR
Beautiful townhouse in swim & tennis
comm. 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, 2 car gar,
private patio.
WEST AKRON
$139,900
1581 DELCON CIR
Large 4 bdrm col on cul-de-sac w/gorgeous views, walk out bsmt & patio, 1st
flr fam rm w/frpl. Home warranty.
NEW
330-618-9872
$319,900
438 DUBLIN CT
Beautiful 2 sty, 4 bdrm, 2.1 bath colonial
w/brick, located in a swim & tennis
community.
330-618-9872
$179,000
487 BATH HILLS BLVD
4 bdrm, 2.5 bath, newer kit, fam rm w/
frpl, sun rm added to kit, lots of hdwd
flrg, 2 car att gar.
330-666-3367
NORTHAMPTON
$565,000
483 CHART RD
Stately 4 bdrm, 4.5 bath col, open flr plan,
neutral décor, 1st flr mstr ste, 2 sty foyer,
lg gour kit, 3+ car gar & much more.
Deb Lothes
330-730-1023
HUDSON
$309,000
7435 W. FIRELANDS DR
4 brm 3.1 ba col in Ivy Hill Estates.
Rmdld kit, frml din rm w/ hdwd flrs, frml
liv rm, 1st flr offcs, fam rm.
Michael Latine
330-802-6459
BATH
$174,900
2918 W. BATH RD – BATH
Charming 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath col on 2+
acres, hdwd flrs in frml liv & fam rm,
updtd kit w/tile counters.
Jan Brenneman
330-618-9872
BATH
$739,000
2141 CHUCKERY LANE
Outstanding home w/over 5000 sqft, 5
bdrms, open flr plan, 1st flr mstr ste, lg
fin LL, 2nd flr bonus rm.
Jenny Frantz
330-329-7220
JACKSON
$1,487,000
6854 GLENGARRY AVE
Incredible & unique home on 1.49 acres
in Glenmoore CC. Sweeping
views of lake.
Gini & Susan
330-801-9732
CE
BATH
4
PRI
$459,900
1976 GLENGARY RD
Beautiful custom blt home. 1st flr mstr &
lndry. Lg gour kit w/ganite. Sun rm, vltd
ceil in grt rm.
BATH
Eichler & Todaro
Susan Bauer
330-618-9872
$519,900
3267 IRA RD.
Absolutely beautiful, custom built
colonial on over 3 acres in Bath. Cherry
doors and trim. Susan Bauer
330-697-3631
BATH
$450,000
244 LAKE POINTE DR
Popular Village of Crystal Lakes in Bath.
Over 4000 sqft of lux living
overlooking pond.
Marilyn Latine
330-806-8886
WEST AKRON
$119,000
485 MCPHEARSON AVE
1st flr mstr, 2 sty great rm w/frpl, eat in
kit, 2 bdrms, full bath & spacious loft on
2nd flr, 2 car gar.
Mary Anne Krejci
330-666-3367
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COPLEY
$429,000
509 MISTY LANE
Charming home located w/2 story Great
rm, hdwd flrs thru-out, lg kit w/island,
SS appls, 4BD 3,5 bath, fin LL.
Jenny Frantz
330-329-7220
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
$599,000
2855 ROUNDHILL RD
Charming 2 sty col w/exquisite 1st flr
mstr, vltd grt rm w/stone frpl, blt ins &
granite wet bar, gour kit.
Jenny Frantz
330-329-7220
COPLEY
$299,900
4508 NORTHLEDGE CT
Beautiful 4 bdrm, 2.5 bath, 1st flr lndry,
eat in kit, open concept, fam rm w/frpl,
office, walk out LL.
Eichler & Todaro
COPLEY
$349,000
4525 RIDGE CREST DR
5 bdrm, 3.1 bath col w/granite/SS kit,
LL walk out, full bath, media rm, rec rm,
workshop & kitchenette. .
Erin Soltis
Larry Triola
PRI
FAIRLAWN
$435,000
3526 TORREY PINES DR
Beau col offering 4 bdrms, 4.5 baths, 1st
flr mstr ste, grt rm, cust kit, granite, lib,
bonus rm, fin LL.
BATH
Sheila Eaton
Gini & Susan
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330-388-7489
WEST AKRON
$394,500
461 SAINT ANDREWS DR
Mid Century Modern. 4 bdms, 4.5 baths.
Custom blt w/ beautiful flr plan. Frml liv/
din rm, huge fam rm.
NEW
330-289-3961
330-524-3025
330-864-4788
COPLEY
$279,900
4788 QUINCY DR
Beautiful col w/lots of bldr upgrades &
custome exterior & interior finishes.
Fin LL w/full bath.
Eichler & Todaro
330-524-3025
COPLEY
$289,900
4335 RIDGE CREST DR
4 bdrm, 2.1 bath Stile Blt home.
Open flr plan w/2700 sqft. Updt kit w/
center island.
Marilyn Latine
330-802-8886
COPLEY
$550,000
4328 REGAL DR
Beautifully appointed col designed by
Prestige Builders, 2 sty great rm, hdwd
flrs, 4 bdrms, 3+ bath, 3 car gar.
Judy Gerdes
FAIRLAWN
$104,900
3800 ROSEMONT BLVD #101B
Lower level 2 bdrm unit w/walk out to
woods. Open kit, great rm, att gar, close
to highway and shopping
Julie Domenick
$194,000
1540 SAND RUN
3 bdrms, office or 4th bdrm w/frpl,
huge liv rm w/stone frpl, great kit opens
to 3 season porch
BATH
Many Anne Krejci
Michael Latine
BATH
330-666-3367
330-289-4278
330-903-0424
$179,900
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.
330-802-6459
CE
$325,000
651 TREECREST DR
5 bdrm, 3.1 bath contemporary. Walls
of windows & doors lead to deck &
gazebo.
330-801-9732
MEDINA
$273,800
1111 TY DRIVE
Fabulous 4 bdrm col in Montville Farms.
1st flr office, step down fam rm w/frpl,
private backyard. Home warranty.
$550,000
4969 TULIP DR
Beautiful 5 bdrm, 5 bath brick home on
a private cul-de-sac setting in Crystal
Shores. Gorgeous grounds 2.85 acres.
Julie Domenick
Jacob Dayan
330-903-0424
BATH
330-606-2439
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Salamanders are the star of the show
by Zach Jones
April 2 temperatures reached 60 degrees
and rain was on the way. The two weather
conditions when paired together confirmed the 8:30 p.m. meeting time. The
annual salamander walk was on.
The walk occurs on a moment’s notice,
when the University of Akron’s research
team believes the amphibians are ready
for their debut at Windhover Pond. The
annual occasion takes place in late March
or early April.
Guests and University of Akron research
students join forces at the Ira Road trailhead to walk the grounds of the Bath
Nature Preserve. Their mission is to observe the reclusive spotted salamanders.
The team notes each individual’s physical characteristics. While a great tool for
researchers, the local community has the
opportunity to witness the species in its
native habitat.
“It was the first (salamander) walk I had
gone to,” said Bath Park Board member
B12 SALAMANDERS
Marlena Riley and Meghan McHugh make
friends with the salamanders. Photos
courtesy of Ken Riley
B13 SALAMANDERS
Abby McPherson carefully holds a salamander that was migrating in the Bath
Nature Preserve.
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John Landis. “I went with my kids and
had a lot of fun,” he said.
The walk is part of Dr. Peter Niewiarowski’s ongoing research in the Nature
Preserve. He is a professor of biology at
the University of Akron and conducts
research at the school’s field house located
in the Bath Nature Preserve.
Spotted salamanders need water that is
free of predatory fish in order to ensure
their young survive. The species returns
to their respective breeding ground every
year from late March to early May.
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B11 SALAMANDERS
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During the fall of 1997, Niewiarowski
and graduate students constructed a fence
around Windhover Pond to capture the
amphibians that use the pond as a breeding ground. The staff has recorded over
10,000 salamanders since its construction.
At this year’s walk the research staff
recorded 105 salamanders. The longest
measured eight inches. The research lab
keeps a blog of their amphibian findings
and regularly updates it. This account can
be found at scelop.wordpress.com/blog.
The walks are a great way for Bath park
enthusiasts to be exposed to the relatively
reclusive animals. Even with a lifetime of
visitation to Bath recreation areas, Landis
was still unfamiliar with the amphibian
until this year’s walk.
“I grew up in Bath and the park is one of
my favorites [to visit],” said Landis, “but
it was my first time seeing them [spotted
salamanders]. I didn’t realize they lived
here and just how big they actually are,”
he said.
Anyone looking to take part in activities
similar to the salamander walk can do so
through an ongoing series presented by
Bath Township Parks. Visit bathtownship.
org for upcoming dates. ∞
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Township
Administrator’s
Corner
By Vito Sinopoli
Ohio townships derive their authority
under the Ohio Revised Code and exercise only those powers provided to them
under Ohio law. Ohio Revised Code
Section 503.01 states that each township
is a body politic, which has been granted
specific kinds of authority: some responsibilities are required, some are permitted,
and others are prohibited.
Ohio townships were deemed to be
the first form of government established
in conjunction with the Ohio Territory
under the Northwest Ordinance. Blocks
of land, each six square miles, established
local governments in the territory and, for
the most part, the structure of township
government has remained the same. Three
elected trustees serve four-year terms and
perform in a quasi-legislative/executive
capacity. A township’s fiscal officer is a
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8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
The Bath Business Association, in cooperation
with Bath Township, is sponsoring this
community wide event for residents and businesses.
$10 to participate.
Proceeds to benefit the BBA Scholarship
to a graduating Bath senior
Organizers
will provide:
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• Numbered maps to individual garage sale sites
• Signage and balloons for each participant’s
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separately elected official who works in
conjunction with the board of trustees
and is responsible for maintaining township financial accounts and recording
township proceedings.
Townships are credited with being more
efficient and effective than other forms
of government, due in large part to the
fact that township officials are better able
to respond to local needs – they remain
closer to their constituents and don’t have
layers of bureaucracy. According to the
Ohio Township Association, data show
that townships, or smaller governments,
spend and borrow less, are less likely to
be in fiscal distress and are more cost
effective, spending less per capita for essential services.
The majority of a township’s revenue is
derived from property taxes on inside and
outside millage. Townships rely almost
exclusively on the local property tax for
their funding and are not permitted to
collect income taxes. As a percentage of
the total property tax collection in the
state, townships collect a small portion,
accounting for 5.8 percent of total collections.
Inside millage refers to un-voted millage which adjusts for property valuation
increases and decreases. The majority of
all other township revenue, or outside
millage, is derived from voted levies and
must be expended for specific limited
purposes. Outside millage is prohibited
by state law to increase with annual property valuations for residential property;
therefore, revenues remain constant during the life of the levy. In other words, a
levy passed in one year, generates nearly
the same amount of revenue ten years
later. State law prohibits outside millage
levies from being subjected to reappraised
property values, which occur every three
years.
In Bath Township, two separate levies,
one for police services and another for
fire services, are subject to significant
reduction factors and will undoubtedly be
considered for replacement in the future.
A township’s board of trustees cannot
raise taxes on its own. When the board
of trustees determines that additional
revenues are necessary to maintain or
increase current service levies, it can place
the issue before the voters.
As always, our goal is to continue to
make Bath Township a wonderful place
in which to live and work, not only today,
but well into the future. ∞
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Township, FOP negotiations are completed
by Kathy Sidaway
April 6 Bath trustees meeting
Township Administrator Vito Sinopoli provided an update on the collective bargaining negotiations between
the township and the Fraternal Order
of Police, which represents members of
the Bath Township Police Department.
Although previously unrepresented by
a labor union, three bargaining units in
the police department were certified with
the State Employment Relations Board in
June 2013. The three units are comprised
of 14 patrol officers, one lieutenant, four
sergeants and five dispatchers.
Sinopoli said collective bargaining
negotiations have concluded. Ongoing
negotiations ended a few months ago and
several issues were presented to a conciliator for review. Conciliation is essentially
binding arbitration sponsored through
the State Employment Relations Board,
which requires that the negotiating parties
adopt the conciliator’s recommendations.
A conciliation hearing was held on
February 27, at which Bath Township and
the FOP presented evidence in support of
their respective proposals. In his opinion
of March 31, the conciliator issued a
binding award.
The conciliator recommended 3 percent
wage increases for the year 2015, 3 percent for 2016 and 3 percent for 2017 for
all of the bargaining units.
The conciliator also established directives on several other pending issues,
which include: hours of work and
overtime, uniform allowance, wages
and other compensation, holidays and
duration. The conciliator recommended
continuation of the current health care
plan cost-sharing ratio, but did not adopt
the proposal by Bath Township to exclude
spousal coverage when alternate health
insurance is available through a spouse’s
employer.
Sinopoli said the wage increases will
cost the township an additional $50,000
annually, and that it is imperative that the
trustees consider replacement levies for
both police and fire in the future.
According to Sinopoli, in 2010 Bath
Township received $298,579 in tangible
personal property tax, $86,390 in utility
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tax, $625,074 in inheritance tax, and
$360,755 from the local government
fund. The total received from the state
was $1,370,798.
Sinopoli said that the tangible personal
property tax, utility tax and estate tax have
been eliminated. In 2014 the township
received $144,911 in residual estate taxes
and $186,415 from the local government
fund for a total of $331,326.
He said, “This is a loss of approximately
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Support for library levy requested
Jane Scott, branch manager of the
Fairlawn-Bath library, asked for voters’
support of the 1.4-mill renewal and .5mill additional levy for the Akron Summit
County Library system. The levies will be
on the May 5 ballot.
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to reduction of state dollars, totaling $3.5
million in 2014. She said this is the first
request in 11 years for additional levy
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Township applies for grant dollars
Zoning Inspector Bill Funk will apply
for grant monies through the Summit
County Land Bank Discretionary Grant.
If obtained, the grants would go toward
revitalizing neighborhoods and communities, stabilizing property values, reducing
blight and returning property to productive use.
Trustee Elaina Goodrich will apply for
$22,875 in grant dollars from the Ohio
and Erie Canal Corridor Coalition. If
awarded, the funds, part of the Summit
County Trail and Greenway plan, will
be used for a bike and pedestrian path, a
bike rack and informational panels. The
panels would feature a map of Bath at
the Heritage Corridors of Bath wayside
exhibit and trail head on Ghent Road near
Gasoline Alley.
Helping hands
Bath resident, David Redel, is the newest
member of the External Audit Committee for a term of five years. Steven Katz’
appointment on that committee has been
extended through December. This committee provides oversight and opinions
to Fiscal Officer Sharon Troike and Sinopoli regarding preparation for the annual
audits. Fiscal year 2014 financial reports
have been completed and filed with the
state auditor.
Already at work on the park board are
new appointees, Jennifer Douglas and
Ryan Arth.
Cold weather keeps crime and emergency runs down
In March, Bath police answered 763 calls
for service: 46 traffic crashes, 45 traffic
citations, 23 arrests, one burglary, twelve
thefts and two stolen autos.
Sgt. Scott Borton and officers Robert
Griffith and Dan Reilly apprehended three
Richfield teens after the teens crashed a
stolen vehicle at 1 a.m. on a cold Saturday
morning. The officers saw the vehicle, with
the lights off, pass on a double yellow lines
but they did not pursue for safety reasons.
A service department employee, on night
snow-and-ice removal duty, saw the car in
a ditch and reported it to police. The three
officers then searched the Sparrow Pond
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neighborhood on foot for 15 minutes in
16-degree weather before two of the teens
gave up and the third was tackled by one
of the officers.
The fire department responded to 109
calls for service: 32 fires and 77 EMS between the two stations. On March 22, on
Hametown Road near Granger Road, they
responded to an automobile roll over. The
victim, still in the vehicle, was hospitalized
with multiple fractures.
Fire department employees completed
training for self-contained-breathing apparatus, donning methods, stroke emergencies and decontamination. They conducted 110 inspections including alarm
sprinklers at a day care, a preschool and
a restaurant. They also observed fire and
tornado drills. They conducted fire safety
education at Bath Elementary, Herberich
Elementary and Old Trail School.
Zoning, roads and parks
Six zoning permits were issued in March.
Two were new residential permits and one
each was issued for accessory structure,
business use, sign and fence.
Zoning commission members are researching bylaws and procedures for the
various zoning boards, and also reviewed
a proposed text amendment for wall signs
in the B-3 and B-4 district.
Appearance review commission members recommended approval of a new
monument sign and wall sign at 301
Springside Dr. Simple Recycling will be
supplying a truck for special drop-offs
during Project Pride.
Service Director Cain Collins reported
that during the first quarter of this year,
1,653 man-hours were spent on snow and
ice control with 2,470 tons of salt used.
This is down 250 tons from last year. In
March, the department responded to 18
citizen requests for service and performed
tree trimming along township roads.
Spring cleanup in all four parks is ongoing. Trash cans, picnic tables, nets and
benches are in place and field maintenance
on the baseball and softball fields continues. Park personnel stained the football
concession stand doors at Bath Community Activity Center. In Bath Nature
Preserve, improvements have been made
to the Regal Beagle chimney and flue, and
electricity has been installed in the Regal
Beagle as well as the original light fixtures.
A tree was removed from the bridle trail
for safety reasons. 96 feet of framework
along the Tamarack Bog has been laid out
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allow park personnel access to install the
remainder of the walkway framework.
Service employee, Jeffrey Lott, has
completed his first year of employment
and has been removed from probationary
status. Winter seasonal employees, Ricky
Brogran and Rocco Marzoula, have completed their 120 days of service. This is the
second year both men have assisted with
snow-and-ice control during the winter.
The township purchased a new case
loader for $80,513 from Southeastern
Equipment Co. with a trade-in of a 2001
front-end loader. The loader is used for
salt, stone and other materials. They also
purchased a Kubota tractor with attachments from Akron Tractor & Equipment,
Inc. for $22,755. This was a scheduled replacement of a 1995 tractor, which will be
offered for auction on GovDeals.com. The
tractor is used for snow plowing at township buildings and for trail maintenance.
The department will advertise for sale
two used, 10-foot snowplows and four
Kronos time clocks. Target Systems,
Inc. will upgrade township servers and
backup drives. The cost of the hardware
is $15,321. ∞
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Bath boards provide multitude of township services
B16 BATH BOARDS PROVIDE
B12 BATH BOARDS PROVIDE
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Paula Dubaniewicz, Melanie Baker, Monica Bunner, Jason Boltz Post, Becky Corbett, Nadine Clar, Elaina Goodrich, Julie Nitzsche,
and Bill Healy. Photos by N. Mazak
Michael Sternasty, Dave Carlos and Ron Rett (chairperson).
(ARC) is an advisory committee to the Bath
Zoning Appeals board. However, with the
recent completion of the new comprehensive plan for Bath Township, the ARC will
now provide more input to the township
regarding design guidelines.
The ARC meets the first Monday of each
month with applicants that want to build
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Several appointed boards and commissions serve the Bath Township community.
Following is a description of each board,
its members and some highlights of their
2015 plans.
Appearance Review Commission
The Appearance Review Commission
new or renovate commercial buildings in
the township. The committee also reviews
newly proposed residential developments
and new or revised signage. The ARC reviews, discusses and votes on the applicants’
proposals. If variances are needed, ARC
recommendations are forwarded to the
Board of Zoning Appeals where applicants
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B19 BATH BOARDS PROVIDE
Water and Sewer board members: (front
row, l-r) Thomas Giffels, Steve Schreiber,
Daniel Kalstim, (back) Joseph Morris, Jeff
Mockbee and Dave Redle.
present their case for a variance.
According to chairman Tim Franklin, the
ARC takes a team approach to working with
applicants to achieve what is best for the applicant and the township. The commission
includes Jason Boltz, vice chair; Monica
Bunner, second alternate; Paula Dubaniewicz; Timothy Franklin, chairman; Bill
Healy; Olaf Nielsen; and Curtis Smock,
first alternate. The commission meets the
first Monday of the month at 5 p.m.
Bath Zoning Commission
The Bath Zoning Commission is an experienced team with a thorough knowledge of
the Bath zoning code, according to commission chair Richard Bradner. The commission
just completed a nearly four-year project in
which they reviewed and amended the Bath
Zoning Resolution and zoning map. The
process began following the update of the
Bath Township Comprehensive Plan, accepted in 2011. The commission contracted
with Wendy Moeller of Compass Point
Planning to update the zoning resolution.
For 2015, the commission will monitor the
effectiveness of the new zoning resolution
and review any future applications presented
to the commission. There are currently no
cases or hearings scheduled for the Bath
Zoning Commission.
“We are constantly vigilant for any issues,
concerns or potential controversies that
might impact the community in a negative
way and take appropriate action to help
protect the beautiful, green, bucolic gem
of a community called Bath Township. It
is an honor and a privilege to serve our
community and fellow residents in helping
to make Bath Township second to none in
quality of life for its citizens,” said Bradner.
Members include: Richard Bradner, chair;
Scott Meyer, vice-chair; Joy Kosiewicz;
Nancy Fay; Maryellen Burnham; and
Melanie Baker. All members are residents of
Bath Township and regular members serve
five-year terms and alternate members serve
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for two years. William Funk is the zoning
inspector/administrator. The commission
meets the third Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Heritage Corridors of Bath
The Heritage Corridors of Bath is a designated state scenic byway. A committee was
formed to honor and preserve this heritage.
“Bath Township’s county roads are one of
its greatest assets, offering those who travel
them wooded and rural vistas as well as a
glimpse into Bath’s Western Reserve past,”
said Nancy Ray of the committee. “The
mission of the Heritage Corridors of Bath
Committee is to protect and enhance this
legacy.”
Ray said the committee has been involved
in projects including the Wye Road bridge,
the barn stone retaining wall at Bath
Elementary School, tree planting at Hammond’s Corners and gateway signs at the
hamlets. The committee is working with
the township to develop a parcel of land
north of Ghent Rd. on Cleveland-Massillon
Rd. Utilizing state and federal grants, the
township is creating a scenic pull-off for
motorists with a wayside shelter of educational exhibits about the township’s scenic
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B15 BATH BOARDS PROVIDE
Zoning Commission members: (l-r) Richard Bradner (chairperson),
Maryellen Burnham, Nancy Noonan, Melanie Baker, Scott Meyer
and William Funk. Photos by N. Mazak
B17 BATH BOARDS PROVIDE
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byway, history and watershed, she said.
Members are: Lynn Abramovich, Maryellen Burnham, Cindy Eitner, Sean Gaffney,
Hannah Krumheuer, Greg Gulish, Nancy
Ray, John Sahl, Peggy Shriber, David
White, Pat Witmer, Becky Corbett, Elaina
Goodrich, and James Nelson.
Township residents interested in joining
the committee may contact the township at
330-666-4007. The committee meets the
second Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.
Bath Township Advisory Council
The Bath Township Advisory Council
(BTAC) was formed in 1965, to assist township trustees in all areas and to research,
study, promote, survey, review or recommend solutions to any problems “that could
or would tend to better improve services to
the citizens of Bath Township,” according
to its charter. Nine residents serve on the
advisory council with the trustees and other
township staff. Each trustee appoints three
residents to the council.
The BTAC has no official authority beyond advocating for the interest and welfare
of the citizens of Bath.
The Advisory Committee includes: Jeff
Andrew, vice president; Dave Carlos,
president; Nadine Clar; Sean Gaffney, secretary; Julie Nitzsche; Leslie Pavelka; Rachel
Post; Ron Rett; Michael Sternasty; Vito Sinopoli, Bath Township Administrator; Hannah Krumheuer, Bath Township Executive
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County Common Pleas court and is an
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Bath Water and Sewer Board and reflects the
agreements in the Joint Economic Development Districts that Bath has entered into
with Akron and Fairlawn. The Bath Water
and Sewer District has adopted its plan,
which has been approved by the Northeast
Ohio Four County Regional Planning and
Development Organization and incorporated into the larger Akron Facilities Plan.
For 2015, the board will follow up on past
improvements or connections that the
board had jurisdiction over.
Board members are: Stephen Schreiber, chair; John (Jack) Lynett; Jeffery
Mockbee; Daniel Zeno; Daniel Kalstrom;
and Thomas E. Giffels, alternate. The board
meets the third Monday at 6 p.m.
Bath Park Board
The Bath Park Board does programming
for the parks and offers input to the trustees
and park director, Alan Garner.
The Park Board welcomes community
members and representatives of the groups
that use the parks for soccer, football, baseball, softball and other sports.
All of the board’s meetings are open to
anyone with an interest. They meet at 7
p.m., the third Thursday of the month.
The full board meets about six times a
year and the committee members meet as
needed. Upcoming park board activities
include the Thursday, March 19, Annual
State of the Parks meeting at Bath Nature
Preserve with refreshments in the Regal
Beagle afterward.
In April they will hold a Rain Barrel Workshop and on Oct. 17, they will conduct the
Steeplechase 8K run in combination with
the Fall Into Nature event.
Last year the levy was up for renewal so
members of the park board worked on that
levy and a few years before that a community member generously donated funds for
a band concert and the board organized and
promoted that event.
The Park Board also hosts Facebook pages
at Visit Bath Parks and Bath Steeplechase
8K, which are updated with current events.
Board are: Kathy Sidaway, president; Julie
Nitzsche, vice president; Cindy Eitner, secretary; Beth Gerberich, treasurer; Pam Reitz,
Steeplechase co-chair; Paula Dubaniewicz,
Steeplechase co-chair; Carolyn Balogh; Pat
Barb; Amy Bowers; Mark Dusini; John
Hathaway; Mary Anne Krejci; Patty Vesalo;
Lisa Baker; Jennifer Douglas; Charlie Johnson; Thad Hete; John Landis; and Elaina
Goodrich, representing the trustees. It meets
the third Thursday at 7 p.m.
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) is a
quasi-judicial body that hears cases regarding zoning issues in Bath Township. The
board hears every case brought before it.
The BZA does not have a set of goals, but
instead has an agenda set by those who
bring cases. The BZA includes Steve Bell,
Linda Hastings, Jeff Kerr, Betty Eastman,
Michael Mack, David Landis and Nancy
Fay. The Board of Zoning Appeals meets
the third Tuesday of the month, as needed,
at 7 p.m. ∞
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CoolContour
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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. Ò 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?Ó
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 theyÕ 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, Ò 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
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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. It’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. Ò WeÕ 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?Ó
The CoolContour Clinic offers prospective patients a complimentary
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Revere Interim
Superintendent’s
Corner
Dr. P. Joseph Madak
Master School Facilities Plan
From time to time, it is important for a
school district to assess its school facilities
and to develop a master plan for dealing
with them. Developing such a plan begins
with assessing current school facilities in
at least four dimensions.
The first dimension is the educational
adequacy of the school facilities. This
important assessment evaluates current
facilities in accordance with the standards
developed by the International Association of School Architects. This assessment
measures the degree to which current
facilities enhance or inhibit teaching and
learning in different subject areas.
A second dimension is the physical/
structural condition of the school facilities. It includes a review of the electrical,
mechanical, plumbing and all other
physical features of the school facilities.
It also examines the practical maintainability of the school facilities and how
that compares and contrasts with what is
reasonable to expect.
A third dimension is the functional
adequacy of non-instructional facilities.
The non-instructional facilities typically
include the Board of Education offices,
the transportation facilities, food service
facilities and the facilities used for custodial and maintenance functions.
The fourth dimension deals with safety
and security standards.
In addition, a Master School Facilities
Plan updates student enrollment projections. This update uses historical enrollment data and potential changes for
anticipated near-term housing developments in the school district.
Revere Local School District enlisted
help from the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) to assess our
facilities and update our enrollment projections. Representatives of the OFCC
visited Revere schools in March to gather
the necessary assessment information.
OFCC representatives are currently engaged in updating and analyzing enrollment data. We anticipate receiving reports
from them in June of this year.
This article is intended to provide an
overview of this process rather than to
identify all of the details of it. The Master
School Facilities Plan that will flow from
this information is important on three
fronts: to provide facilities that enhance
rather than inhibit teaching and learning; to prepare for any school enrollment
fluctuations; and to have confidence that
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WHAT’S HAPPENING!
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Each guest room of the Whimsical Pig bed
and breakfast bears the name of a pig in
honor of the home’s farming past.
homes and a garden are featured on this
year’s tour, and their landscaping will soon
come into full bloom.
Among the homes on this year’s tour is
the Whimsical Pig, a charming bed and
breakfast nestled on a country road and
overlooking a vineyard. Originally an
1876 farmhouse, new owners in 1910
built a second, separate-but-attached
house on the property to accommodate
their growing family.
With an eye toward restoration, a love of
antiques and skill in design and carpentry,
the current owners transformed the home
into one of the few B&B’s in northeast
Ohio. The two original homes were redesigned into a single building fronted by a
sprawling porch.
The professionally designed gardens include a patio overlooking a koi pond and
waterfall, as well as an outdoor hot tub.
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The home was originally all white and
gray, with tile floors to suit his California style. The current owners bought it
in April 2011 and immediately started
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to Bath through rich color, artwork and
Brazilian cherry flooring.
The hand-rolled faux copper ceiling,
done by the homeowner, and décor collected from around the world are among
the home’s distinctive features. The
framed, ceremonial Armenian battle ax
was purchased in the United Arab Emirates. The picture of the barn scene, by
artist Robert Cardinal, was acquired on
one of the homeowner’s frequent trips to
Cape Cod. A carved mirror is a souvenir
of travels to the Taj Mahal.
Rustic beams on a covered porch welcome tour visitors to another featured
Bath home, a warm and sophisticated
free-standing condominium. Built by
Zablo & Sons of Canton, the condo’s
open foyer is lit by a unique, spherical
chandelier. A circular pedestal table rests
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A rustic pergola creates a peaceful backyard
retreat at this Bath home.
The living room is a comfortable retreat,
featuring a gas fireplace to warm the room
in the winter and sliding glass doors that
provide year-round views of the woods
and stream. A bright, cheery sunroom is
a perfect spot for family fun.
The husband is the cook in this household, and he has ample room to whip
up his specialties in the well-lit kitchen
with its off-white cabinets, stainless steel
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pick up their tickets at the Bath United
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WHAT’S HAPPENING!
May 1
Senior Citizens’ Prom
Revere High School Student Council will
host a Senior Citizens’ Prom. Dinner will
be provided. The night will be filled with
dancing and the musical stylings of the acclaimed Bill Smith Band. This event is free
and will be held May 1 from 5:30-8 p.m. at
Revere Middle School, 3195 Spring Valley
Rd. RSVP to Jennifer Kirchner at 330-5233208 by April 24. ∞
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May 24 & 25
May 17
The Bath-Richfield Kiwanis is sponsoring its annual pancake breakfast on
Memorial Day weekend. The all-you-can
eat pancake and sausage breakfast will be
held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday,
May 24 and Monday, May 25. Due to
construction the event will be held at the
Richfield Senior Center, 4410 W. Streetsboro Rd., Richfield.
Tickets are $7 for advance sale from
any Kiwanis member and $8 at the door.
Children under 9 eat free.
Girl Scouts selling pet foods
Junior Girl Scout Troop 90640 will set up
a roadside stand on Sunday, May 17, from
11 a.m.-2 p.m. in front of the Pet Loft on
Cleveland-Massillon Road, near Ira Road.
They will be selling homemade dog and cat
treats and toys, handmade greeting cards
and friendship bracelets they have made,
along with bakery and drinks. All proceeds
will go with them when they tour the One
of a Kind shelter later in May and be given
to One of a Kind. ∞
May 9
Hope Walk for cancer
The ninth annual Hope Walk for Stewart’s
Caring Place: Cancer Wellness Center will
take place Saturday, May 9, in Fairlawn.
Proceeds make it possible for Stewart’s to
provide cancer wellness services, free of
charge, to individuals and families touched
by cancer. The Hope Walk is a 2.3 mile walk
starting at the Fairlawn Community Center, Bicentennial Park, 3486 South Smith
Rd. in Fairlawn, and finishing at Stewart’s
Caring Place, 2955 W. Market St., Suite R
in Akron. The event begins at 9 a.m. with
registration and check-in; the walk starts
at 10:15 a.m. Day-of-event walker registration is $20. Anyone can register as an
individual, create or join an existing team,
or donate to the event online. To register go
May 20
Climate change in the Artic
Dr. Peter Lavrentyev is a biology professor at the University of Akron. He has a
doctorate in aquatic ecology from the Russian Academy of Sciences in St. Perersburg,
Russia. He will spend part of his summer
doing research in the Artic. He also has
done research in the Great Lakes area. He
will speak at the Bath Nature Preserve Field
Station, 4160 Ira Rd., on Wednesday, May
13, at 7 p.m. on the “Impacts of Climate
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Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast
First and Third Mondays
Zen Meditation Group
Crown Point Ecology Center, 3220
Ira Rd., is hosting a free Zen meditation
group, led by Sensei Dean Williams, from
7-8:30 p.m., the first and third Mondays
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Cushions and chairs are available. For
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Save the Date – 2015
JUNE
5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 - Western Reserve
Playhouse: “Always a Bridesmaid”
13 - BBA Garage Sale
15, 18 - Book Sale
27, 28 - Bath Horse Show
JULY
24, 25, 31 - Western Reserve
Playhouse: “Pete N’ Keely”
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
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At the Library
We’re Your Back Yard
Go out and ENJOY!
May  to June 30
“ Completing the spree
is a source of pride.”
~ Regina Lewis, recreation specialist,
United Disability Services
Complete five trails to
receive a lanyard and pin.
(Veteran hikers earn a pin.)
Enjoy flat, easy trails — good for strollers,
wheelchairs, walkers and canes.
Forms are available online and at Acme Fresh Market stores.
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The Fairlawn-Bath Library is at 3101
Smith Rd., Akron. For registration and
information, call 330-666-4888. Visit
fairlawnbathbranch.akronlibrary.org.
Adult
Anything goes book discussion: The
second Monday of each month, 1 p.m.
May 11, “The Husband’s Secret” by Liane
Moriarty.
Floral container gardening 101:
Thursday, May 21, 6:30 p.m. Container
gardening featuring Cathy Morgan, “The
Gardening Librarian”. Registration begins
May 1. Learn about floral container design and growth and create an individual
floral garden. All supplies provided by
the library.
Peace of mind legal series – Linda
Ulinski: Thursday, May 7, 6 p.m. Long
term care planning.
Children’s programs
Tiny tales baby time: Mondays, May
4-18, 10:15 a.m. Children ages 6-24
months with an adult caregiver.
Toddler story time: Mondays, May
4-18, 11:30 a.m. For children ages 2-3 ½
years old with their favorite adult.
Preschool story time: Wednesdays,
May 6-27, 1 p.m. Children ages 3-5 with
an adult caregiver.
Baby and toddler story time: Tuesdays,
May 5-26, 6 p.m. Families with children
age birth-35 months.
NatureConnect: Hands-on seasonal
activities
Paws for reading: Saturdays, May 2,
16, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Children of all ages
can practice their literacy skills by reading
aloud to our doggie pals. This is a great
way for children to build their reading fluency and read-aloud confidence. Children
not yet reading are welcome to come. The
doggie’s human pal will read to the child.
School age programs
Kids create: May 23, make-it/take-it
crafts the fourth Saturday each month.
Pick up a craft all day while supplies last.
Grades 3-5 programs: Monday, May
4, 6 p.m. Paper flower bouquet. Make
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Mother’s Day. Please register.
Teen Programs
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Wooster Soccer Camp: Wooster Girls
Soccer Camp, at the College of Wooster,
is accepting registrations for its June 1417 and June 29-July 2 sessions. This is
a residential soccer camp for girls ages
10-18. The second session is for elite high
school players. Register before May 1 for a
discount. Visit woostersoccercamp.com.
Revere Middle School Volleyball
Camp: Revere Middle School volleyball
camp for seventh and eighth grade is
12:30-3:30 p.m., July 8-10, in the high
school gymnasium. Matchpoint Volleyball will be running the camp. The
registration fee is $85. The deadline for
registration is June 1. For information
visit revereschools.org, or email Jenna
Repp at [email protected].
Lessons on the Land Camp: Crown
Point Ecology Center hosts its farm and
science camp daily from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.,
beginning the week of June 8 through
August 7. Ages 6 to 12. Cost is $190 per
camper; $180 for each additional sibling.
Scholarships are available based on need.
Call 330-668-8992 or visit crownpt.org .
Summer camps in the Metro Parks:
Naturalists will lead different age groups
on nature-themed adventures and daycampers will explore a park with fun,
hands-on activities from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.,
beginning June 23. Each week has a
unique theme geared toward a specific
age group. Most camps cost $50 per child.
For information call 330-865-8065.
RHS Youth Volleyball Camp: The Revere High School Youth volleyball camp
is 9-11 a.m., June 29 -July 2 in the high
school gymnasium. The all skills camp
is open to incoming fourth-, fifth-, and
sixth-grade girls. The registration fee is
$60. For information visit revereschools.
org, or email Jenna Repp at jrepp@
revereschools.org.
Career camps at CVCC: Camps for
students in grades 8-10 (fall 2015) is June
8-June 11 and June 15-June 18. Camps
for students who will be in grades 5-7
(fall 2015) is June 22 – June 25. Camps
are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through
Thursday, CVCC, 8001 Brecksville Rd.,
Brecksville. Camp fees are $195 per
week for in-district students and $205
per week for non-district students. For
more information and registration, visit
cvccworks.edu/CAREERCAMPS.aspx.
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Camp Richfield: Games, hikes and
two field trips a week are part of the fun
activities at Camp Richfield, June 15Aug. 7. The camp is held in the Johnson
Barn at Richfield Woods Park from 9
a.m.-4 p.m. Before and after care, 8
a.m. drop-off and 5 p.m. pick-up, also
offered. Early bird discount for signups
before May 15. Registration form is on
our website at richfieldvillageohio.org.
Youth Theatre Workshop: Children
ages 8-17 can engage in activities that will
teach them to be on stage and learn the
tools of the actor weekdays June 8-26,
9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Western Reserve Playhouse, 3326 Everett Rd., Bath-Richfield.
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at 7:30 p.m. The registration fee is $150
and there are discounts available for returning students and siblings. Call 330523-6580 or email WRPYouthTheater@
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Bath Community Fund convenes first-ever annual meeting
On March 30, leaders of Bath Community Fund (BCF) convened their first-ever
annual meeting before an audience of
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Since November, Bath Community
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announced advisory board chair, Jody
Miller Konstand.
“Our founding donors, through contributions ranging from $25 to $50,000,
have helped us achieve that figure in a
relatively short amount of time,” Konstand said. “We are grateful for and overwhelmed by such generosity, which speaks
to the legacy envisioned for the fund.”
Konstand added that supporters who
help BCF reach its initial goal of $250,000
will be publicly recognized as founding
donors of the fund.
Going forward, fund leaders said they
will focus on securing a $25,000 donation, which former Bath residents, Roger
and Judy Read, have pledged to match.
Together, the two gifts would propel the
fund to more than 90 percent of its fundraising goal.
Continuing efforts will also be made
to educate more of the Bath community
about the lasting impact of this permanent
charitable fund through small group and
neighborhood gatherings over the next
few months. The gatherings will educate
residents about BCF’s commitment to
reinforcing and preserving Bath’s historical and environmental legacy, supporting
the many nonprofits in Bath, responding
to community needs and helping the less
fortunate.
“BCF will make an enduring impact
on the Bath community through areas of
interest that include historical and environmental preservation, arts and culture,
youth education and recreation, and social service initiatives,” said advisory board
member, Nancy Fay, during the meeting.
The slate of incoming advisory board
officers elected at the meeting included
Konstand as chair, Fay as vice chair, Kathy
Sidaway as secretary, Kevin Kroskey as
financial officer, and Nadine Clar as
nominating committee chair. Terms of
office commence July 1.
To learn more about Bath Community
Fund and becoming a founding donor,
contact Jody Miller Konstand, advisory
board chair, at 330-618-4477 or [email protected]. Bath Community Fund
can accept a variety of charitable gifts,
from the simple to the complex, including cash, bequests, stock, real estate, life
insurance and retirement assets. To learn
more, visit akroncf.org/BCF. ∞
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by Nancy Hudec
With over 3,200 household members,
the Bath Homeowners Association (BHA)
is a force to be reckoned with. Its mission,
continuing to make Bath a wonderful
place to live, is aimed at protecting and
maintaining the Bath lifestyle.
A founding donor of the Bath Community Endowment Fund, a sponsor of Project Pride cleanup day and the Community
Day Pancake Breakfast, the association is
committed to the community. One of its
current community projects is funding
100 driveway address markers that help
emergency crews locate individual homes.
For an annual fee of $10, BHA members
receive a newsletter, information on community activities and reduced rates for
yearly septic system clean-outs.
“At our Wednesday, May 6 meeting the
three companies offering septic-system
clean-out discounts to BHA members
will provide discount information and
answer any questions,” said BHA President
Nadine Clar.
Clar, wrapping up her one-year term as
president, got involved with the association after cooking with Bob Heubeck at
Bath Community Day. Heubeck is the
association’s vice-president.
“I ran Bath Community Day for 14
years and, thanks to Bob, became a BHA
member. I was very impressed with his
work and the fact that from its very beginnings, the BHA was focused on protecting
the natural beauty of Bath,” she added.
The BHA traces its beginnings to a
1960s grass-roots campaign that the late
Garfield “Bud” Hoff organized against
developers who sought one-third acre
lot sizes. When Hoff and his group successfully sent proponents of smaller lot
sizes packing, the foundation was laid for
protecting the beauty of Bath.
Ten years later, when the Summit
County commissioners proposed installing a sewer trunk line along Yellow
Creek, residents again banded together
to protect the area. Known as the Creek
Crowd, members included Jack and Jackie
Marshall, Charles “Bud” Stafford and Bob
and Billie Whittum. Billie Whittum is the
current BHA secretary.
The Creek Crowd kept the sewer line
out, and the momentum of power to the
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BBA offers scholarship to Bath student planning business-related study
The Bath Business Association (BBA)
for the past few years has sponsored the
Bath Community Garage Sale. Proceeds
from the sale are used as monetary awards
to Revere High School (RHS) business
class students in the annual Business Plan
competition.
Last year, members of the BBA expanded
that outreach to business-minded young
people by establishing an annual scholarship for a Bath Township high school
BHA continued
homeowners going. Today’s BHA is an
outgrowth of the Creek Crowd. After
the sewer line victory, the first newsletter
was published and the group of concerned
residents grew.
With the sewer line defeated, the BHA
turned its attention to helping residents
maintain their septic systems. The annual
septic clean-out program took shape with
BHA discounts, which are now available
from All Town & Country, Dynamerican
and Summit Excavating. Clean-out discounts are set by each participating company but are no less than $15 per tank.
In summing up the BHA, founding
member Jack Marshall notes, “Bath
Township is a wonderful place to live.
BHA’s aim is simple: We want to keep it
that way.” ∞
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high school will also be important to the
selection process.
“The mission statement of the BBA is to
promote and encourage business in Bath,”
said Don Corbett, BBA Scholarship Committee chairman.
This year’s scholarship is $1,000, with all
future BBA scholarships tied to the pro-
ceeds from the annual Bath Community
Garage Sale.
For RHS students, scholarship applications are available through the RHS
Guidance office. For students attending
other high schools or home schooled, the
application is online at bathbusinessassociation.com or available at the Bake Shop
in Ghent, 800 Wye Rd., during regular
business hours.
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The winner will be notified no later than
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BUSINESS
New Ghent Road eatery has to-go Italian menu, creative gifts
by Zach Jones
Saucy West Side, a newly opened pasta
to-go restaurant and gift shop, offers customers flavorful Italian fare served directly
from its in-store kitchen, as well as a selection of home décor gifts. Nestled in Merchant Square across from Summit Mall,
Saucy is serving up its take on takeout for
hungry lunch and dinner guests.
Saucy owner, Terry Mazzotti, and crew
run a small kitchen located directly off the
main shop floor, where the restaurateurs
work each day prepping their menu. A
former Associated Press journalist, Mazzotti turned her passion into a profession,
opening Saucy in early February.
“Hanging out with my in-laws, I developed a love for cooking,” Mazzotti said.
“They’re a big, close Italian family whose
gatherings all revolved around cooking.
They turn food into love and love into
food.”
She transfers that approach to cooking
to her own shop. Mazzotti gives each
entering guest a warm welcome and a
sample of the shop’s sauces as a guide to
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Owner Terry Mazzotti has opened Saucy
West Side, a pasta-to-go restaurant and
gift shop, in Merchants Square. Photo by
Z. Jones
their selection.
Locally owned and operated, Saucy
serves as a change of pace from the bigger
franchise restaurants that pepper the surrounding area. With its clientele talking
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about Saucy’s cuisine and preparation
process, the business has spread through
word of mouth from satisfied patrons.
“We get a lot of foodies that come in,”
Mazzotti said. “It’s fun to talk and have
food conversations with them.”
The menu changes on a weekly basis
and features a variety of sauces that keep
the spread interesting. Patrons can choose
from three handmade pastas, each from
the Akron-based Highland Pasta Company, which then are topped with the
customer’s choice of sauce. The menu is
rounded out with salad and freshly baked
dessert options, as well as a drink menu
that includes Italian coffee.
“Our top three [favorite menu items]
are probably: the meaty red, which is the
perennial favorite; the Irish pasta [mashed
potatoes topped with beef roast]; and the
Portobello Marsala,” Mazzotti said.
In addition to the quick, quality fare,
Saucy sells a variety of home decorations.
Pieces from local artisans fill the shelves
and tables at the front of the store, where
original artwork, pottery and jewelry are
on display for customers to purchase.
With a daily influx of clientele, the
newly opened Saucy looks to gain a steady
customer base. Mazzotti is optimistic that
the warmer months, and its grand opening in May, will do just that.
Saucy West Side is located at 125 Ghent
Rd., in the heart of the Merchants Square.
It is open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday
through Thursday, and from 10 a.m.-5
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information on business happenings for
businesses within the community. All information is subject to editing. Please email
information to [email protected] and
label it “Bath Business Brief.”
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by Mary Colarik
Recently, Bath residents, Mark and
Shelly Allio, served as honorary chairs
on the Aspire! Committee. Their son,
Michael, and daughter-in-law, Laura,
were also on the committee.
The Mark and Shelly Allio Family
Foundation was the featured sponsor.
Other sponsors were the LeBron James
Family Foundation, Bill Considine/
John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, GPD Group, Think Medio Studios and the Richard and Alita Rogers
Family Foundation.
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Aspire! is a signature event and the
major fundraiser for the Boys and Girls
Clubs of the Western Reserve. This year’s
function, held at Todaro Party Center,
hosted a large crowd of 450 attendees who
enjoyed dinner and a wine-and-dine pull,
as well as live and silent auctions. These
attendees helped to raise $226,789 for the
clubs and at-risk children who are served
and inspired by the clubs. Four club
members spoke during the evening about
how the clubs have personally impacted
their lives. Another highlight of the
evening was participating in the dessert
dash—a competition among the partygoers to race to the dessert table after placing
bids to nab their favorite sweet from the
scrumptious array of confections.
Faces in the crowd included Bill and
Candice Carlyon, Tony and Linda
Tsarovhas, Alex Allio, Kathy and
Chris Harris, Diana Stewart and Mo
Darwish, Bill and Laurie Bachman,
Ben and Tessa Tegel, Lisa and Michael
Bage, Mark and Tammy Gersman, and
Paul Perantinides.
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escape, Mark and Caroline Gronowski’s
Hartschuh, community
service/new
Signature _________________________________________________________
Date _______________
son, Gunnar, headed to the snowy
member project chair.
mountains of Colorado to compete in the
We offer condolences to the family Elsie
2015 USASA National Championships of
Consilio. She was a longtime and beloved
Freeskiing at Copper Mountain. There
member of BVS. She was an educator for
was plenty of fresh snow and clear blue
both the city of Chicago and Revere High
sky throughout the two-week snowboard
School. During her employment in the
and free skiing competition. Although all
Revere school district, she was awarded
of Gronowski’s training has been on the
6”
the prestigious Jennings Scholar Award.
meager hills of Brandywine, he finished
Elsie was an active member of St. Paul
21 of 57 kids from around the U.S.A.
Episcopal Church, where she served on
Way to show your freestyle, Gunnar!
the Altar and Flower Guilds. She was
New Bath Volunteers for Service
extremely involved with the University
members, Holly Flowers, April Held
of Akron Chapter of the Alpha Delta Pi
5”
and Margie Anderson planned a comSorority. Elsie’s husband, Ronald James,
munity service/new member project at
and her parents, Emil and Hilda Heilthe Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank.
man, preceded her in death. She is surThirteen BVS members were treated to a
vived by her children, Caroline (Darrell)
tour led by Foodbank CEO, Dan FlowEvans, John (Lisa) Consilio and Craig
ers (the women had the inside track, as
Consilio, and seven grandchildren. The
4”
he is Holly’s husband). After the tour, the
Elsie Heilman Consilio Memorial Scholwomen
got
busy
sorting
through
4,200
arship Fund has been established to honor
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pounds of donated food with the quintElsie’s love and dedication to her sororGunnar Gronowski competes in the 2015
ity. In her memory, contributions may
essential BVS trademark of efficiency.
USASA National Championships of
be sent to Alpha Delta Pi Foundation,
Afterward,
they
enjoyed
scrumptious
Freeskiing at Copper Mountain.
1836 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta
box lunches from Hattie’s Café in the
Mark and Shelly
3” are committed to the
GA 30306.
boardroom of the Foodbank. “It was an
Bath and Greater Akron area in many
eye-opening and fun event,” said Sue
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other capacities. Mark is chairman and
majority owner
of ST&P Marketing
2.5”
Communications and co-owner of MASProfessional landscaPing design & installation
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One sure sign of spring is the sound of
Whatever is Worth doing at all, is Worth doing Well.
baseball in the air. Greg Bean is slowly
–Phillip Dormer Stanhope
IN GOOD STANDING
crossing items off his bucket list, throwing out a first pitch at a baseball game. He
was offered the opportunity to throw out
a first pitch at Canal Park at a Akron Rubber Ducks’ baseball game in recognition
of his 30 years as a board member and 20
years as chairman of the Akron Summit
Convention and Visitor’s Bureau Board
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Kudos to Autumn Berry, a senior at
Malone University, for being named to
“Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.” Berry is
an Integrated Language Arts major and
will graduate this spring.
Courtney Colarik is still pursuing
her dream of performing and dancing in
New York City. She recently appeared in
Megan Lynn/Asterial Dance program’s
“Unfolding,” kicking off the contemporary dance company’s second New York
season.
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PEOPLE
Lebron James honored with H. Peter Burg award
LeBron James was the guest of honor
and received the prestigious H. Peter Burg
award at Akron’s “must-be-there” business and civic event, the Greater Akron
Chamber’s 108th annual meeting.
The historical venue was the Residencies
at the East End, the transformed former
Goodyear Hall.
For over a century, the chamber has
brought together hundreds of business
and community leaders in its popular
annual meeting. The H. Peter Burg award
recognizes a role model who has enhanced
economic and community development
in the greater Akron region.
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personal commitment to local children,
young adults and the greater Akron community. ∞
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to a man of good taste.
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in Revere Local Schools. Stewart asked
Nelson, who then was school counselor,
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decided I needed something more challenging,” Nelson said.
Moving on to the next hill, he got
more than he bargained for. Nelson lost
control, crossed his skis and fell. One
dislocated shoulder and broken nose
later, he was off the slopes and out of
law school at the University of Akron.
With a change in his career path
looming, Nelson embraced the sport
of skiing and earned his certification as
a ski patroller. Additional training followed and in 1978, he was nominated
and received a national appointment to
the ski patrol as Number 5203.
For a man who began his career as
a teacher in Green Local Schools and
wound it up 42 years later as a Revere
Local Schools administrator, Nelson’s
work now as a ski patroller is second
only to his community work.
The current Bath Township trustee
served eight years as president of the
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SCHOOLS/EDUCATION
Revere Robotics competes in Buckeye Regional
The Revere Robotics Team spent three
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Wolstein Center on the campus of Cleveland State University. With 56 teams from
all over the country in attendance, the
teams had six weeks to design, build, program and test a robot to play a game. This
year’s competition was called “Recycle
Rush,” where the teams stacked plastic
totes and garbage cans on scoring pads for
points. The Revere team built a forklift,
which included a motorized winch system
and a pneumatic arm system, to achieve
the task.
The team was guaranteed 11 matches
R07, B56 REVERE ROBOTICS COMPETE IN ...REGIONAL
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The Lantern, Revere High School’s
newspaper, earned an overall rating
of first place at the annual convention of the Ohio Scholastic Media
Association on April 10 and 11.
Lantern’s online news website also
earned a first place rating, making it
one of only six schools in the state
of Ohio to earn this honor.
The event, held at Kent State
University, brought nearly 400 high
school journalism students and advisers together for learning sessions
about journalism and digital media.
Revere High School students
earned 23 individual awards in various writing, editing and design categories. The award winners include
Jenna Cross, Beth Gillette, Jessica
Hill, Bharat Kumar, Cole McKee,
Avery Miller-Dakota, Maddie Newingham, Julia Randall, Madison
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Revere’s travel soccer team wins division cup
The Revere U11 Boys Division 1
team won the Premier division of the
Ohio Travel Indoor Cup on March 21
and 22 in North Olmsted. The boys
went 4-0 in the tournament, outscoring their opponents by a combined
score of 20-2. The team defeated Solon, Cloverleaf and Madison during
the group stage and went on to defeat
Solon in the finals, 7-1. The boys
also won their winter indoor league
at Force Soccer in Northfield with a
record of 7-1. ∞
Students of the month
Hillcrest Elementary
Character Recognition
First-grade: Jack Pirello, Leila Gardner,
Max Wells, Aubrey Gesing, April King,
Kellen Lewis, Ethan Kleiber, Joe Murphy
and Mason Massouh.
Second-grade: Aiden McKee, Matthew
Lozovskiy, Ravi Chirayath, Carter Bartoloni, Ethan Loss, Roman Cabrera-Luna,
Mia Faber and John Samartano.
Third-grade: Spencer Desberg, Kristian
Hugebeck, Bella Dillard, Max Lavoie,
Diya Nuka, Alex Vincenti, Shane Yankovitz and Clarissa Bodjanac.
Bath School
Fourth-grade: Allison Rozak enters
the classroom each morning with a huge
smile on her face and only has upbeat
comments and kind words to say. Allison
is empathetic toward others. She has lent
a hand to classmates who needed help
and shared words of encouragement or a
hug when a classmate is feeling down. She
helps clean up the classroom or tidy up
stacks of papers and materials without being asked. She is a dedicated student with
a contagious excitement for learning and
puts much care and effort into her work.
Fifth-grade: Every day, Peyton Thurman comes to class prepared with a bright
smile, the needed materials for class and
a genuine desire to learn. She can always
be counted on to put forth her best effort,
whether on nightly homework assignments or a major test. She does not take
shortcuts. Peyton is well liked by her
classmates because of her kindness and
compassion toward others as well as her
sense of humor. ∞
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Double play: High school coaches help with RBSA
by Jon Huff
Program building begins at the bottom.
That is the philosophy being taken by
the Revere Baseball Softball Association
(RBSA) and Revere High School baseball. This spring, the program is starting
a new, closer relationship with the high
school team.
Minutemen head coach Jason Cottrell
and his assistants will be taking the helm
of youth teams. By getting involved with
the youth program, Cottrell and RBSA
hope to instill consistency and familiarity
for the kids, from the 8U team through
high school.
“Interacting with the kids at a younger
age, we hope to teach all the fundamentals
so by the time they get to high school
they know what to expect,” Cottrell said.
“We’re going to give them a consistent
fundamentals system. With different places and different coaches, even the terms
used aren’t always the same. Through the
levels, we’ll use the same terms on the base
path and teach the same philosophy on
how to get their hands through the swing
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to give an overall consistency.”
Similar practices have been used in the
area. The RBSA and coaches took cues
from other programs, along with personal
experiences, when forming the idea.
“We did look at programs in other cities,” RBSA Public Relations Director Paul
Liccardi said. “A lot of the input came
from Coach Cottrell and the other high
school coaches. Having played at many
levels, they had ideas for how to do this.
RBSA is constantly introducing new ideas
and processes to improve the kids’ experiences. It’s all about the kids.”
How the coaches and kids will progress
is still undecided. The coaches may move
up with the kids each year, or stay at one
level to let the kids get familiar with different coaches.
“We will try it and see as we go,” Cottrell
said. “If we move up with them, the kids
will only experience one coach. I’d like for
them to get to know all of us. Each coach
brings a little something different. But
it will be a constantly evolving process.”
Liccardi said the RBSA is thankful for
R01, B50 DOUBLE PLAY
Minuteman head coach and seventh-grade
science teacher Jason Cottrell shares his
coaching expertise with Revere schools'
younger baseball teams. Photo by N. Mazak
their volunteer coaches. But he thinks
using the high school coaches will better
prepare the kids for high school ball.
“Sometimes, what I call ‘daddyball’ is a
factor in baseball,” Liccardi said, “Where
a parent just plays their kid in the skilled
positions. As the kids get older, all the
positions become skilled positions because the kids are now hitting the ball to
the outfield on a consistent basis. These
high school coaches will have an unbiased
opinion about player skill sets and help
mold them into the different positions.”
Working with players from a young age
will allow the coaches to build relationships with the kids. When the kids reach
high school, the coaches will know what
to expect from them.
“We want to implement that relationship with the kids,” Cottrell said.
“A player will play with us up through
middle school. When they get to middle
school they might have me for class and
want to keep playing baseball for me.
We’ll know the kids come tryouts. We’ve
already established what they can do and
because of that they can relax a little bit
more.”
Ultimately, the goal is success for the
high school program and for the players.
“I just had a senior center fielder [Sam
Sustersic] sign with the University of
Dayton,” Cottrell said. “I got to see him
grow and achieve his goal. Maybe the
goal for others is just to make the team
and contribute, or maybe playing baseball
helped their outside lives. We can help
them accomplish their goals.” ∞
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The Century Homes of Bath
The J.M. Thorp House, The Slaght Home
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.
This century
home is part of the
story of the Thorp
family that settled
in the northwest
area of Bath. It is
one of three houses built by Junius
Manville Thorp. B02 CENTURY
T h e o t h e r t w o HOMES
homes were fea- Junius Manville
tured in the Bath Thorp came to Bath
Country Journal in in the late 1830s.
June and September 2011.
This home sits on Lot 20 in the northern part on the west side of the road.
Lot 20 was owned by Thorp in 1846;
he owned the northern 62 acres with a
frame barn on the property. Thorp came
to Bath in the late 1830s. He was the
fourth child of Jeremiah and Mary Thorp.
The extended Thorp family, children of
Nathan and Hulda
Thorp, all settled in
northwest Bath. In
1852, the property
belonged to Junius’
brother, Manville
Thorp. The property was part of
Manville Bradley
B03 CENTURY
Thorp’s farm for
HOMES
several years. ManVashti Shaw Thorp ville Thorp (1808and her husband 1891) and his wife
had four sons.
Fanny Clark Thorp
(1811-1886) had a son, Junius Manville,
born in 1833. They came to Bath from
Bristol, N.Y., in 1834. Junius Manville
Thorp married Vashti Marilda Shaw on
May 24, 1857. Junius Manville built three
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different homes, and also lived in Akron
for a while, so it is uncertain if he lived in
this century home for very long.
According to Thorp family research by
Carl Boltz, J.M. Thorp built this home
circa 1858 the year after his marriage. It
was “a few rods north” of the cooper shop
on the west side of the road, “opposite his
big frame house.” They likely lived in this
home from 1858-1860. J.M. and Vashti
Thorp likely leased this home to Vashti’s
sister Margett Shaw when she married
Lewis Willey in 1860. Family history
notes that J.M. and Vashti moved out
of their new house and into the original
log house under the ledge above the old
barn. In 1862, J.M. and Vashti “moved
back into my house,” which coincides
with the time that Lewis Willey enlisted
in the Civil War. Margett Shaw Willey
was pregnant with their son, Elbin, and
possibly moved back with her family.
By 1866, J.M. and Vashti Thorp had
moved to Akron. Their first son, Clarence, was born in Akron. The family
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CENTURY HOMES OF BATH
Continued from previous page
history explained that Vashti wanted to
return to the country, so they returned
to Bath. They had three more sons:
Warren Scott, Ayers C., and Maynard
B. They moved to a different home on
Thorp property (Bath Country Journal,
September 2011), so it is unclear who
lived in this century home during those
years. The property remained in J.M.’s
name until 1900, when the owner listed
was M.B. Thorp.
Maynard B. Thorp was the youngest
son of J.M. and Vashti Thorp, born in
1874. He married Margaret Garman
in 1894. She was the daughter of Jacob
and Margaret Garman of Granger
Township. They lived in this home, but
also moved to Kent and Akron for a
while. Maynard and Margaret had four
daughters: Marian, Mildred, Merle and
Merideth. The 1910 tax record shows
that M.B. Thorp owned 10 acres of Lot
20 with 4 acres of plow land, 1 acre of
pasture and 5 acres uncultivated. It
also notes that “house large and not
very appropriate for the size of farm,
barn is old cheese factory made into a
basement barn.”
In 1926, t he home a nd 10 -acre
property sold to Carl and Anna Kohlruss. Carl Kohlruss immigrated from
Austria-Hungary in 1915 and worked in
the rubber mills in Akron. They moved
to Bath to pursue farming. They had
three sons, Carl, Frank and Anthony.
In 1950, this home sold to A.N.
a nd A .L . Sterenberg. A rt hur a nd
Ann Sterenberg came to Bath from
Michigan. They lived in this home in
1964, according to the Bath directory.
A flat barn was built on the property
in 1956 when the Sterenbergs lived in
this home.
This property may have become part
of the Firestone Estate and maintained as a rental property. It was later
purchased by John Chlebina. Jeanne
Bobinchuck purchased this home from
John Chlebina and began extensive
renovations. She built a master bedroom addition and an attached garage,
nearly doubling the size of the house.
The home has a sandstone foundation
beneath the original part of the house.
B04 CENTURY HOMES
This home is one of three that J.M. Thorp
built.
Philip and Sarah Slaght purchased
this century home nearly a decade
ago and have come to love the unique
characteristics of the oldest parts of
the home.
The original home was approximately
16 feet by 48 feet. Several additions
were built over the years on the north
and west side of the home. The county
dates this two-story frame colonial circa
1830. Family histories document the
building of most of the existing home
circa 1858. It is possible that some part
of the house existed from circa 1830
when the Thorp family first settled in
Bath, and that J.M. Thorp built a large
addition circa 1858. We may never
know its true age; history keeps some
good secrets, but it is certainly a Thorp
Century Home. ∞
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GARDENS/OUTDOORS
Four steps for successfully growing herbs
by Mary Ann Slattery
You may already be dreaming of gardento-table meals made from summer’s fresh
produce from your own backyard. My
culinary herb garden truly enhances the
fresh cooking experience. Having such a
garden requires some thoughtful considerations and planning ahead.
• Choose a location. Position your herb
garden close to the kitchen door. Summer
salads and meat marinades are better with
freshly snipped herbs. Consider raised
beds along your porch or deck or planters on the deck. A window box works if
you can easily get to it. Most herbs have a
Mediterranean ancestry, so choose a spot
that receives full sun most of the day. A
nearby water source is helpful.
• Prepare your garden. For good drainage, fill your raised bed or planters with
soil amended with sand, or line the bottom with gravel or loose stone.
• Decide what to plant. Consider which
fresh, dried, or frozen herbs you would
like to have available. Choose annuals to
replace each year or perennials that return.
Explore different varieties. For example,
bouquet dill is easy to grow from seed,
while fernleaf dill is a dainty dwarf with
aromatic foliage. Good chefs use both flatleaved and curly parsley, and both plants
can be found at local nurseries.
• Plant after frost. Whether you grow
your own from seed or buy plants at a
nursery, resist planting them outdoors
until all danger of frost is past and soils
have warmed, which is usually the last
week of May. Transplants are gardenready when they stand 4-6 inches high,
have at least six true leaves and a compact, not spindly, form. If you sow seed
indoors (6-8 weeks before last frost date),
harden plants by moving pots in and out
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Here in Bath I have had luck starting parsley, basil and lovage indoors.
Cilantro and dill can be planted from
seed outdoors once soils have warmed.
Use successive plantings for a fresh supply. Chive, garlic chive, sage, thyme and
oregano are best from nursery transplants.
Some herbs, like mint and oregano, will
need their root growth controlled. A
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B07 FOUR STEPS FOR SUCCESSFULLY
Shown is an easy, triple-high planter
with nine pockets for herbs. Courtesy of
herbgardeningblog.
PVC or clay pipe sunk into the ground
before planting is an often-used method.
Interspersing aromatic herbs, such as
chive, lemon balm, mint, sage, lavender
and onions may deter deer and rabbit
munching. Tarragon is an insect repellant that may protect other herbs. With
enough aromatics you may even be able
to incorporate small plantings of arugula,
mescaline mix lettuces, spinach and sorrel
for an instant salad bowl.
This article was provided by the Bath
Gamma Garden Club as part of the mission to share information each month with
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SpringIntoSunProtection
byGeorgannA.Poulos,M.D.
Spring is finally here and it is important to remember to practice sun safety. One in five Americans will
develop skin cancer during his or her lifetime. Excessive sun exposure is the most
preventable risk factor for skin cancer.
Ultraviolet Radiation: Sunlight consists of two types of harmful ultraviolet (UV)
rays that reach the earth – UVA and UVB.
UVA rays can prematurely age your skin,
causing wrinkles and sun spots. UVB rays
are the primary cause of sunburn. Since we
live in cloudy northeast Ohio, many people
Georgann A
assume that we do not have to worry as
Poulos, M.D.
much about sun protection however the
Board-Certified
Dermatologist
sun emits harmful UV rays year round,
even on cloudy days.
Many people seek the “perfect tan” however UV radiation
from the sun and tanning beds causes cancer. Tanning causes
damage to your DNA. As this damage builds, you speed up
the aging of your skin and increase your risk for all types of
skin cancer.
Protecting Your Skin: The sun’s rays are strongest between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; therefore, you should seek shade
during those times of the day.
Apply a broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen with a
Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of at least 30 to exposed skin.
Broad spectrum sunscreens provide protection from both UVA
and UVB rays. It is important to remember to use extra caution
when near water and sand as they reflect the damaging rays
and can increase your chance of sunburn.
Sun Screen Tips from Dr. Poulos: Apply sunscreen to
dry skin 15-30 minutes before going outside. Two tablespoons
of sunscreen is the preferred amount to apply to the full body.
It is also important to re-apply sunscreen every two hours or
after swimming or sweating heavily.
Sunscreens come in many different forms. I am also a mother
and prefer to use sunscreen with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide
on my family. Sprays are preferred by some parents since they
are easy to apply; however, the FDA continues to evaluate these
products for safety and effectiveness.
Winter is behind us and we are all ready to get out of the
house and start enjoying the outdoors again. Just remember
these sun safety tips to also keep your skin healthy. Check
your skin regularly and if you notice a concerning area, seek
the care of a Board Certified Dermatologist.
BEEWise
byTomDayton
We’ve all seen it on television, in the newspapers and on
the internet – the devastation that insect pollinators have
suffered mostly at the hands of man through destruction
of their habitat and relentless use of pesticides.
Native bees, such as bumble bees, have suffered greatly
primarily by the indiscriminate use of pesticides. We depend on these pollinators to provide one-third of the foods
on our dinner tables, most notably
fruits and vegetables.
Fruit and vegetable bearing plants
depend on insects to exchange pollen from flower to flower in order
that the fruit or vegetables will form
on the plants. While it is true that
many plants, such as tomatoes and
blueberries, are self-fertile, a visit by
native pollinators produces more fruits and bigger fruits.
So what can we do?
Grow flowering plants that pollinators will want to visit. Be
sure that early spring bloom is available for native insects,
such as the solitary mason bee that forage much earlier
in spring than honey bees. By planting a variety of plants
to take the bloom season through summer and early fall,
the result will be life-giving nectar for a long period of the
growing season.
Monarda, or Bee Balm, is a good source for the pollinators as it replenishes its nectar quickly. Milkweed is also
a good choice for pollinators such as butterflies. Other
good plants to incorporate into the garden are perennials
such as Coneflower, Allium, Blanketflower, Russian Sage,
Meadow Sage and Lavender as well as herbs such as
chives, sage, thyme, rosemary and mint. Cosmos and
Zinnias are perfect to add all summer color.
Even though conclusive proof of harm is yet lacking,
some anecdotal evidence suggests that the neonicitinoid
group of insecticides cause significant problems for pollinators. For this reason, spray no pesticides while pollinators are foraging as even organic pesticides, such as Neem
Oil, are deadly to bees. Also be very careful applying any
insecticides in the neonicitinoid class to plants that bear
flowers visited by pollinators.
Place shallow trays of water in the garden, or better yet,
some mud puddles that will provide water for drinking and
mud for nest building. The idea is to create a pollinator
food station. Many native bees will display their loyalty by
not straying far.
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TheScienceofInvesting&RiskFactors
YouCanUseToBuildBetterPortfolios
byKevinKroskey,CFP®,MBA
Investors and investment advisors often
use haphazard methods of selecting
investments and completely ignore the
science of investing. For decades now,
academics have studied investment markets and conducted empirical research to
try to identify what works and what does
not work. Over time, these studies have
yielded various “factors” that work and
quantify risk and return. These factors
can be taken from the classroom and
used to build better portfolios.
Finance is not a hard science like physics where there are immutable laws.
Rather, finance is a social science and
the scientific process generally requires
drawing inferences from “noisy” historical
data. However, statistics can help investors have a much better frame of reference for interpreting results that help us
hone in on our best guess.
When formulating forward-looking
return estimates, it makes sense to first
start using historical averages. We can
separate the historical noise from true
underlying factors by using the bell curve.
I’ll spare you the technical discussion.
Just know that the generally-accepted
approach uses a 95% confidence level to
identify a true factor, and the 95% confidence level corresponds to a t-stat of 2.0.
We’ll focus on the three main and most
well understood factors. The “market
factor” is the excess return from taking
equity market risk versus leaving money
in treasury bills. The “value factor” is the
excess return from owning out-of-favor
stocks with lower prices rather than
higher-priced, less-risky growth stocks.
The “size factor” is the excess return from
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owning small stocks compared to larger,
better-known stocks. These factors have
abnormally higher returns than what
generally-accepted investment models
predict. So you can, in effect, expect
more bang for your risk buck.
To explain the table, the factors are all
considered statistically significant with
t-stats above 2. The years column is the
number of years required, statistically
speaking, to have at least a 95% confidence that the factor will yield benefits.
The years (worst) column outlines the
longest actual historical period without
a positive return from the factor.
Most are surprised at how long of a
time period it takes to reliably separate
the noise and truly identify a factor. This is
a daunting proposition, considering that
most investors equate long-term more
likely in the range of three to five years.
Few inferences can ever be drawn from
short periods of time.
The confidence interval quantifies the
actual range of return that can be expected for the risk factor and the average
return is just that. It is important to note
that due to investment volatility, compounded returns,
which are what investors receive, are
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In conclusion, I
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CLUBS AND CHURCHES
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
accessible. www.bethel-lc.org 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. Non-denominational, 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.
Bath Good Time Club
All seniors are invited to attend the
covered dish luncheon and program
of the Bath Good Time Club at noon on
May 19 at Ghent Christian Church, 4200
Granger Rd., Bath. In keeping with a
Mother’s Day theme, children from the
pre-school will entertain us with songs
saluting their mothers. Following lunch,
Carl Quatraro will speak on the Titanic,
the British passenger liner that sank in
the North Atlantic on April 15, 1912,
after colliding with an iceberg. Visitors
are always welcome. ∞
Bath Gamma Garden Club
Bath Gamma Garden Club’s members
began their work on community projects
with their April 22, “Wake up the Garden
and Clean Up,” efforts at Hale Farm &
Village, site of the Saltbox house herb
garden. Another herb garden workday is
scheduled for May 14.
The club’s next meeting will be on
Wednesday, May 6, at 7 p.m. at Smith
Brothers’ Garden Center, 1285 N. Cleveland-Massillon Rd. Club members will use
succulent plants to make living wreaths.
There will be a fee for this project.
Please go to gardenclubbathohio.org
for more information about the club and
its activities. ∞
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330.836.1971
1830 Merriman Road Akron, OH 44313
World War II–Korean War
Roundtable
The speaker May 28 will be Cal Calderon,
who was a member of the crew of the USS
West Virginia when it was bombed at Pearl
Harbor. At the April meeting Warren Strub
gave a presentation. Strub, an Army Air
Corps service member in WWII who flew
in B24s in the Pacific, also served again
in Korea. Discussions are being held concerning the extension of talks on combat
experiences to include Viet Nam. If you
have any thoughts on this, please contact
Dean Smith at 330-835-9895 or Dave Post
at 330-668-2447.
We have received a request from the city
of Fairlawn. The city would like to hire a
band to play military music at the annual
lawn celebration July 3 across from city
hall. If any such band is known, please call
parade committee member M.J. Parri at
330-869-0702 or by cell at 330-256-6371. ∞
St. Michael Church
Throughout history, artists have had a
strong interest in portraying Mary, the
Mother of God. The Eastern tradition of
icons and the Western tradition of paintings of Mary will be explored by Dr. George
Matejka, chair of the philosophy department of Ursuline College on Tuesday, May
19, 7-9 p.m., St. Michael Church Hall, 6540
Brecksville Rd., Independence.
The presentation is free. All are welcome.
For more information, call 216-524-1394. ∞
Citizens for Bath Seniors
Citizens for Bath Seniors will hold its
regular monthly meeting Tuesday, May
12, at Bath Church, UCC on Bath Road. The
business meeting will begin at 1:15 p.m.
followed by guest speaker, Bruce Greer,
whose topic will be “Postcards from Italy.”
On May 26, the seniors will gather at
the church at 11 a.m. to carpool to Gervasi Vineyard for a guided tour and lunch.
Reservations will be made at the meeting
on May 12. The tour cost will be $3 or $4
depending upon the number planning
to go. ∞
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.
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SERVICE DIRECTORY
ASPHALT PAVING
MID OHIO ASPHALT & CONCRETE
Free Estimates. Reasonable Prices
Seal Coating, Driveways, Parking Lots
Patching & Concrete. Licensed-BondedInsured 330-467-1378 or 330-963-4165
BATHROOM REMODELING
CREATIVE BATH SYSTEMS
Tub-liners, wall surrounds, full bath remodeling, tub to
shower conversions, step-thru inserts, walk-in tubs, ADA
compliant showers.
creativebathsystems.com, 330-467-2227.
CLEANING
FIREHOUSE CLEANING SERVICES
Variety of home cleaning programs. Free
in-home estimates. Locally owned/operated
since 2001. Bonded, insured. 330-665-3913,
www.firehousecleaningservices.com
CONCRETE WORK
SAL’S CONCRETE CO. 440-746-9788
All Types of Concrete Work.
Color Stamped Concrete, Driveways,
Walks, Patios, Parking Lots. A+ BBB Member.
Licensed, Bonded, Insured. Sals-Landscaping.com
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
ELECTRICAL
TIM'S CUSTOM ELECTRIC, INC.
Residential & light commercial
Remodeling, basements, generators,
panel upgrades, landscape lighting.
Richfield resident, Lic. #37393, 440-785-0862
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
CORNWELL REMODELING
Kitchens, baths, additions, basements,
carpentry, windows, doors and painting.
More than 20 years experience. Free estimates.
Mike, 330-819-4942
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
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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
INVESTMENT
AXA ADVISORS
James Orwig, Financial Consultant
3700 Embassy Parkway, Suite 330
330-664-1805330-618-2285
[email protected]
KITCHEN & BATH SHOWROOMS
FREEDOM DESIGN KITCHEN & BATH
State of the Art Showroom in Stow at 3500 Hudson Dr.,
330-929-1705
4944 NEO Parkway, Garfield • 216-587-7010
11683 Royalton Rd, N. Royalton • 440-877-9464
www.freedomdesignllc.com
PRINTING/GRAPHIC DESIGN
SCRIPTYPE PUBLISHING
One-stop shop for all of your publishing & printing needs:
brochures, directories, flyers, magazines, newspapers,
post cards, presentation folders, programs, reports,
addressing etc. 330-659-0303
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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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: Fig trees, potted or will dig. Avocados,
Chinese dates, succulents, elephant garlic. Make
offers. Riverview Road. 440-526-7149.
For Sale: Decorative glass screen, one of a kind
in its uniqueness. A must-see to appreciate,
$1,100. For information please call: 216-6331194.
For Sale: Ethan Allen maple bedroom, 2 twin
beds, dresser, night stand/glass top. Excellent
condition, can e-mail pics. $700. 440-526-9561.
Brecksville.
For Sale: Amish-made, solid oak 3-door TV/
entertainment center. 64x26x51, fits 37" TV.
Four shelves right with beveled glass door, $425.
440-237-2133.
For Sale: Brown eggs. We have happy, healthy
chickens, eating non-GMO chicken feed. $4/
dozen. Self serve. 7860 Brandywine Rd., Northfield Center.
For Sale: Designer swim suits, some slim panels,
size 12, $10. Knit pedal pushers, many colors,
medium, $8. All gently worn. 330-659-9579.
For Sale: Pride TSS300 power wheelchair (four
years old) with ramp, $1,200. Everything works,
(value $6,700 new). Call: 216-328-9676.
For Sale: Never used 42-inch granite vanity
top, 1970s Fisher Price and Tonka Toys. Reasonable offers, please. Broadview Heights.
440-230-1537.
For Sale: Brand new Pella entry door, fiberglass,
36"x80" R.H. Dbl. glass, white. $350. 216-2808420.
For Sale: Yellow floral print couch, loveseat,
$200. Two-piece bookcase, top: glass doors.
Two-piece entertainment center, etagere, more.
440-838-5552.
For Sale: Like new 2008 Suzuki Boulevard
S50 800cc motorcycle. 4,500 miles. Backrest,
windshield and leather handlebar bag. $3,500.
440-391-9829.
For Sale: Jenn-Air stainless steel grill with rotisserie, natural gas. Free standing with wheels or
can be used in an island. $125. 330-659-4059.
For Sale: Four office desks, cherry veneer, good
condition, $250 each or make offer. Call: 216538-1920 or 440-838-1958.
For Sale: Anique Beals drop-leaf table w/two
leaves and pads, extended 54"x72", $125. Rosewood tea cart, $35. Call: 440-230-9424.
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.
Garage Sale: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., May 21-23.
1722 Boston Rd., Hinckley. Tin ceiling panels; KitchenAid mixer; Christmas; glassware;
household misc.
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Bath Business Association.............................. 8
Bath Church............................................... 40
Bath Veterinary Clinic................................ 31
Bath-Richfield Kiwanis............................... 39
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Bernadette’s Cleaners..................................... 3
Brecksville Dermatology.............................. 44
Bricks & Stones............................................. 7
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Catavolos Funeral Home............................. 11
Center for the Healing Arts......................... 26
Colonial Pharmacy....................................... 9
Constantine’s Garden Center......................... 9
Cool Contour Clinic.................................... 17
Davide Cotugno Executive Tailors............... 14
Dayton Nurseries, Inc........................... 35, 44
Demas, Coleen DDS................................... 15
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Donzell’s Garden Center............................. 43
Empaco Equipment..................................... 41
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Firehouse Cleaning Services ..................... 18
Freedom Design Kitchen & Bath................... 6
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Howard Hanna/Eaton................................ 21
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Howard Hanna/Frantz............................... 37
Jones & Wenner Insurance............................. 7
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Lisco Heating & Cooling............................. 15
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Randy’s Pump Service.................................. 47
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Rice’s Landscaping.................................... S 23
Richfield Coin & Collectibles....................... 36
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Tire Source................................................. 20
True Wealth Design..................................... 45
University Hospitals.................................... 13
Valley Animal Hospital............................... 46
Village Auto Body....................................... 30
Welton’s...................................................... 34
Wheatley Auto Service................................. 22
Wodarczyk Interiors.................................... 28
Giant Garage Sale: May 28-30. Antiques,
vintage marionettes, Shopsmith, chairs, Chandler school desks, more. 8341 Glen Oad Dr.,
Broadview Heights.
Tag Sale: May 2-3. Furniture, toys, tools and
more. 3726 Harold Dr., Richfield, 44286.
For Sale: Newby & Evans Parlor Grand Piano,
circa 1890; stove, American Stove Co., green/
cream, both need restored, best offer, 440317-0122.
Free: Horse manure for your garden. Will load
truck. Organic brown eggs for sale. Richfield
330-659-4748.
Vendors Needed: Food, craft, service, retail.
Assumption Church festival, Broadview Heights,
Aug. 7, 8, 9. email [email protected], phone:
440-526-1177, ext. 0, Diane.
Wanted: Top dollar paid for new, unopened,
unexpired diabetic testing strips. Call: 440-2235507 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
Help Wanted: Part-time preschool
teacher/assistant needed for 2015-16
school year. Degree preferred. Send
resume to 4340 W. Streetsboro Rd.,
Richfield, or call 330-659-4288.
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.
Help Wanted: Person to cut grass, weed
for senior. Experience necessary. Send
resume/references to Harriston, P.O. Box
300, Bath, OH 44210.
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, May 2015
#1 Agent in Summit County 2013
Today's Market Laurie Morgan Schrank
is in
330.666.2525
FULL BLOOM!
3070 W. Market St., Fairlawn
[email protected] • laurieschrank.yourkwagent.com
NEW
NEW
LISTI
NG
237 Lake Pointe Drive
BATH
$405,000
968 Remsen Road
MEDINA
$395,000
NEW
3535 Old Hickory Lane
MEDINA
$319,900
NEW
NEW
2292 N. Medina Line Road
BATH
$499,900
512 Arbor Falls Drive
SHARON
$2,100,000
4527 Bridle Trail
BATH
$1,099,000
3454 Deer Creek Trail
RICHFIELD
$519,900
NEW
4515 Forest Brooke Court
RICHFIELD
$739,000
NG
1466 Reserve Drive
BATH
$649,000
NEW
LISTI
NG
2049 Rock Creek South
BATH
$799,500
NEW
LISTI
3584 Hamilton Drive
RICHFIELD
$719,900
47 S. Wheaton Road
AKRON
$1,199,000
NG
NG
258 Kendall Park Road
BOSTON HTS.
$409,000
NG
LISTI
LISTI
495 Woodbury Drive
FAIRLAWN
$364,900
LISTI
1272 Dearborn Drive
AKRON
$439,000
LISTI
NG
4283 Everett Road
RICHFIELD
$539,000
610 Pine Point Drive
BATH
$559,900
3595 North Fork Drive
BATH
$489,900
4383 Idlebrook Drive
BATH
$499,500
LISTI
NG
2762 Paddock Drive
BATH
$600,000
NEW
1222 Ledgewood Road
BATH
$1,199,000
The Bath Country Journal, May 2015
LISTI
NG
5943 Penwood Drive
SHARON
$749,900
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Stunning colonial on professionally
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RICHFIELD
5 BR, 3.5 BA Custom home w/large
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New Hampton 4 BR, 2.5 BA with
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BATH
LENOX VILLAGE! 3 BR 2 BA
First Floor condo. Award-winning
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