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Bath Country Journal
Magazine
Celebrating 28
34 Years of Serving the Bath Community
Community
Celebrating
Congregation journeys
to its new Bath home
Stouffer realty, Inc.
BRECKSVILLE
FAIRLAWN
STOW
BRIMFIELD
GREEN
MEDINA
CHAGRIN FALLS
4831 Darrow Rd.,
4030 State Rt 43,
68 Olive Street
1606 E. Turkeyfoot 2530 Medina Rd.,
8185 Brecksville Rd. 130 N. Miller Rd.
Ste. 103
Ste. 203
Ste. 100C
OFC: 440-247-4210
Lake Rd., Ste. 220
OFC: 440-526-6700 OFC: 330-835-4900
FX: 330-835-9774 OFC: 330-564-0711 OFC: 330-677-3430 OFC: 330-896-1606 OFC: 330-835-4900 FX: 330-835-9774
FX: 440-526-6729
FX: 330-564-0716 FX: 330-677-3288
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FX: 330-896-0688
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BATH
$299,500
3720 LaMesa
Privacy & nature surround this 4BR/3BA
home, with 1.98 park-like 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
$597,500
586 Pine Point Drive
5/6BR-5.1BA Classic Georgian Colonial on 1ac
backing up to priv woods. New hrdwd flrs throughout. 1st/2nd master suite options. New inground
pool. FF add’l living ste w/2nd full kit, living space,
master BR/BA (w/priv ext entrance). New finished
LL w/ 6th BR/full BA. Revere Schools.
Alison McIntyre Baranek 330-289-5444
BATH
$499,000
3665 Sanctuary Dr
Custom built 4-5 BR, 3.5 BA home,
on 1.25 acre private lot that backs to
woods. Wonderful updates! 1st floor
BR w/attached full bath. Finished lower
level. 4 car garage.
Alison McIntyre Baranek 330-289-5444
BATH
$389,000
1015 Woodhaven Dr
Storybook cute 4BR/3.5BA Brick Ranch
nestled on almost 3 acres in Bath
Township. Large master bedroom with
fireplaced sitting area, his & her walk-in
closets and large master bath addition.
French Country fireplaces and charming
stone courtyards. Revere LSD.
Robin Rohrich
330-696-4179
BATH TWP
$625,000
2554 Yellow Creek
Fieldstone walls accent the private drive
to a secluded 22 acre estate. Unique
4150sf Frank Lloyd Wright inspired midcentury Century Contemporary home
offers 4 BR, 3.5 BA which includes a
master suite.
Gary Stouffer
330-835-4900
BATH TWP
$549,900
895 Robinwood Hills Dr
Truly a one-of-a-kind property with everything you could want in elegant living and
more. Stately Country French and many
amenities for its owners to enjoy. Mint condition. Outstanding gardens and patio. Close
access to I-77, Montrose and Shopping.
Carole Satterfield
330-807-8084
COPLEY
$394,900
10 Maple Lane
New England replica Col on 1.5ac wooded lot in
Revere Schools. Wide-planked PA HDWD flrs
thruout, exposed wood ceiling beams in kit, 4frplcs. 3 BR’s up. Mstr Ste w/frpl. 3+ car gar. Cov’d
patio off kit, 2 rear dks & koi pond w/waterfall.
Hearth kit w/WBFP. Many updates. A must see!
Ryan Shaffer
330-329-6904
MEDINA
$699,000
3910 Westwood Dr
Modern European design custom built in 2003
offers 8+ lush acres on cul-de-sac w/mature
trees. 2 sty, 3C gar, 4BR/4.5BA, 1st floor living
w/1st floor owner’s retreat. Neutral decor w/
rich walnut flooring, Italian porcelain tile, Italian
cabinetry & German plumbing throughout.
Kelly Vrba
330-819-0144
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BATH
S/L 5 N Cleveland Massillon Rd
14 acres of prime Bath Twp land
ready for your home. Winding ravines,
sparking creeks, mature hardwoods &
rolling woods are a nature lovers dream.
Property is a hidden gem in a private,
peaceful vibrant setting.
William Snow
330-990-0256
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BATH
$379,000
4185 Granger Rd
Custom built 5BR/4.5BA home privately situated
on 1/72 acres. 1st flr in-aw suite w/full kitchen,
bedroom, bath, living space & laundry rm. Great
floor plan! Spacious kit (w/all new appliances)
opens to 4 season sunroom & hearth room w/FP.
Many recent improvements & updates.
Alison McIntyre Baranek 330-289-5444
SE
LEA
NEW
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RICHFIELD
3807 Brecksville Rd #2 & #8
Busy corner in lovely brick building. Upper space $2684/mo. Very nice retail
or office. Lowe space $1450/mo great
for office, gymnastic or dance studio.
Sharon Ross
330-696-9393
Bill Snow
330-990-0256
RICHFIELD
$335,000
3515 Burrwood Dr
Custom built 4BR, 3BA/2 1/2 bath home,
privately situated on 1/2 ac wooded lot. In
pristine condition w/several recent updates.
Granite kit opens to family rm. Wooded views
from deck & screened in porch. Finished LL.
Alison McIntyre Baranek 330-289-5444
Fairlawn Heights
47 S Wheaton Rd
Magnificent English manorial home
– one of Akron’s
most treasured and
exquisite estates.
Stunning collaboration of original
period craftsmanship and updated,
modern conveniences (extensive renovation 2009 ). $1.25mm.
Laura Horning Duryea 330-606-7131
GRANGER TWP – 169
Bath Rd
Own the pinnacle of
luxury. 25,600 sqft
6 BD 9 BA custom
Mediterranean estate
on 13.6 acs. Master
wing private retreat
w walk-in fpl, 2-story
ceilings, Palladian windows & luxury en suite BA. Open 2nd fl w Mexican
ironwork overlooks 1st floor. Rec room leads to infinity pool, tennis court
& walkout LL with basketball court. Baseball field. Priv patios, verandas
& pond. Clay tile roof, copper downspouts, the rarest quality and materials.$8,750,000
Gary Stouffer 330-835-4900
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
CE
PRI
RICHFIELD
$615,000
3977 Ramblewood Dr
Quality brick Col on 4.59 wooded acs. Very
private setting. Great floorplan, ideal for entertaining. Kit opens to 2 sty great rm w/wall of
windows providing wooded views. 5th BR on
1st flr w/full BA. 2nd flr lndry. English garden
full of colorful perennials. Many updates.
Alison McIntyre Baranek 330-289-5444
B AT H T W P – 4 0 8 6
Derrwood
Custom built 7,600 sqft
4 BR 6 BA private estate on 8.4 rolling fenced
acres in Bath Twp. Bright
open and airy traditional
yet modern architecture.
White Oak flooring, chefs
kitchen, 4 fireplaces,
exquisite master suite.
Views from all rooms. Full finished walkout LL. Lutron lighting system.
Luxury in every detail. $1,250,000
Gary Stouffer 330-835-4900
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
BATH
$305,000
1655 N Cleveland Massillon Rd
Beautiful 50’s Ranch tucked away on almost
6 private acres in Bath Twp. 3 bedrooms,
2.5 baths, dramatic vaulted ceilings, oversized fireplace, totally updated kitchen,
ravine views. A nature lovers retreat. Revere
Schools.
Robin Rohrich
330-696-4179
LAND FOR SALE
RICHFIELD S/L 9 4535 Killarney Dr Well & Septic 3.63 acres
Revere LSD $74,900
RICHFIELD 3601 W Streetsboro Rd 10+ acres. One of a kind
horse property w/arena and scenic ravine views into Summit County
Metro Parks. Bring your own builder. $495,000
RICHFIELD 2802 Southern Rd 15+ acres. Wooded, mineral rights.
Revere LSD. $180,000
GRANGER–Western Reserve Homestead: Lots starting at $59,900.
Highland Schls. Wooded & open. Easy access to Rte 18 & I-71.
GRANGER TWP-Millers Meadow Development: 6 scenic
lots remain remain ranging from 3.5 to over 10 acres. Rollling hills
& beautiful countryside. Public water w/tap feed paid. Highland LSD.
Starting at $75,000
SHARON TWP–Sharon Hts: Picturesque development w/lake,
wooded lots & rolling hills. All lots are 2+ acs. Bring your builder.
Highland schls. Located off Boneta. Starting at $62,650.
SHARON TWP–The Ridge - Area of luxury estate homes Highland Schls, Your builder welcome. Square footage requirements:
Two story: 3500 sqft, 1st flr mstr, 3200 sqft. Ranch: 3000 sqft
50% front exterior must be natural materials.
FAIRLAWN V/L 2830 Erie Dr Wide lot on cul-de-sac. Public utilities.
.74 acres Copley/Fairlawn LSD. $59,900
FAIRLAWN V/L 294 Corunna Ave Rare corner lot. Public utilities.
.24 acres. Copley/Fairlawn LSD. $44,900
Gary Stouffer 330-835-4900 Ryan Shaffer 330-329-6904
Between N Portage Path and Merriman. Wonderful city lots.
City water and sewer.
1020 Monmouth .55 AC $55,000
1041 Monmouth .45 AC $50,000
1025 Margate .41 AC $50,000
Regran Leedy 330-776-5144
www.StoufferRealty.com
The Bath Country Journal, November 2014
Historic Medina Square, just 20 minutes west of Akron on Route 18
30th Medina Candlelight Walk, Nov 21–23
Medina Square (www.mainstreetmedina.com) free
Enjoy 10,000+ holiday lights, 1,500 candle-lit luminaries, Holiday Parade of Lights,
Fireworks display, visits with Santa, live entertainment, shopping and dining!
Victorian Christmas, Nov 22, 23, 30 & Dec 7
Medina County Historical Society (www.medinahistorical.com) $
Meet those who lived in the John Smart House from 1894-1935, talk with a
Victorian Santa, enjoy seasonal music, special displays and period decorations
Drive-Thru Holiday Lights, weekends Nov 28-Dec 28
Medina County Fairgrounds (www.medina-fair.com) $
Visit the largest drive-thru display of holiday lights in the county!
th
Miracle on 34 Street, Dec 5-14
Medina County Showbiz Co. (www.medinashowbiz.org) $
Don’t miss this live version of our favorite holiday classic!
Medina Holiday Pops Concert, Dec 20
Featuring the Akron Symphony Orchestra & Chorus (www.medinaholidaypops.com) $
Medina Performing Arts Center, tickets 330.535.8131
Visit www.mainstreetmedina.com for full details!
The Bath Country Journal, November 2014
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7 ........... Community garden considered
for Bath Nature Preserve
11 ........ Board approves Boroff’s retirement
11 ........ Examining the changes for
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20 .........Community Falls into Nature
24 ........ Andreoli honored
26 ........ Bath family opts for earth-friendly,
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30 ........ St. Victor Friends of the Poor Walk/
Run raises money for those in need
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Mediation opens
34 ........ Lovely Somethings opens
38 ........ Revere grad realizes filmmaking
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
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Members of Temple Israel took part in a Sept. 28 Torah Walk,
celebrating the relocation of their Merriman Road Akron
temple to 91 Springside Rd. in Bath. A Torah walk commemorates the journey the Jewish people made with the Ark of the
Covenant into the Promised Land. See story on Page 4. Photo
by P. Wilson
dreams
40 ........ Bath residents are driving force behind assisted living project
41 ........ Local beekeeper works to develop
hardy, pest-resistant breed
47 ........ The Century Homes of Bath
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Bath’s Thanksgiving traditions include Wye Road bridge lighting
Thanksgiving is a time of family and
traditions, and one of Bath’s seasonal activities combines both of those elements
in the annual Wye Road bridge lighting
and Santa arrival, courtesy of the Bath
Business Association (BBA).
This year’s 11th annual bridge lighting is Nov. 28, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Families,
friends, neighbors and children of all ages
will gather at the Wye Road bridge, near
the Bake Shop in Ghent, for this family
friendly, free-of-charge evening.
“It’s become a traditional way to introduce the holiday season for many families
here in Bath,” said Nancy Fay, BBA officer, “and it’s one of the fun community
things the BBA does each year.”
The Wye Road bridge will be decked
out in holiday finery, courtesy of Bath
Township. A flip of a switch will turn
on the holiday lights along the bridge
and the adjacent Christmas tree. Just
about that time, Santa Claus will arrive
for the evening – transportation courtesy
Correction
In last month’s issue of the Bath
Country Journal, an article on the
Bath baseball park implied that the
Ohio Department of Natural Resources Nature Works’ grant money
was received. The grant proposal has
not yet been approved.
Additionally, the 26.5-acre Everett
Road park site was not purchased by
the township but donated by Merriweather developers of Firestone
Trace. ∞
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B03 BATH’S THANKSGIVING
TRADITIONS
The Wye Road bridge and Christmas tree
lighting is second only to sharing holiday
wishes with Santa. Might this young tike’s
wish be for two front teeth?
of the Bath Fire Department – to take up
temporary residence at the CleverPup101
schoolhouse, where children can tell him
their holiday wishes.
Horse-drawn carriage rides, along with
Frosty the snowman, and Rudolph the
red-nose reindeer, will complete the
holiday picture. Gift bags for youngsters,
courtesy of BBA members, along with
cookies and hot chocolate, compliments
of the Bake Shop in Ghent, will herald in
this year’s holiday season.
“The BBA has spearheaded this event
since its inception, and it is a lot of fun
for all ages,” said Veronica Cordray, BBA
chair of the festivities. “It’s a chance to see
my friends and family as well as meet new
people, and it’s a perfect way to start the
holidays. I know my kids look forward
to it each year.”
For details on the Wye Road bridge
lighting or the BBA, visit www.bathbusinessassociation.com or call 330-6663347. ∞
Military family advocate to speak
at Revere Veterans Day assembly
Jane Horton is a military and political
consultant, veterans and military family
advocate, writer and commentator. She
is the speaker at the Revere High School
Veterans Day program on Nov. 11.
She is the Gold
Star Wife of SPC
Christopher Horton, an Army sniper
R17, B61 REkilled in action on
VERE VETSept. 9, 2011, in
ERANS DAY
Paktia, Afghanistan.
PROGRAM
She is a military
Jane Horton
family advisor for
Concerned Veterans for America and
has traveled the country on two Defend
Freedom Tours, activating grass-roots support from veterans, military families and
civilians support so they can fight for their
country on the home front.
The day’s events will begin at 9:15 a.m.
Nov. 11 in the Revere High School cafeteria with a complimentary breakfast for
veterans and their guests. Guests will then
gather the school-wide assembly.
The event will include a presentation
of special music by the Revere High
School Symphonic Choir, a POW/MIA
ceremony, multimedia presentations and
March and service
to honor vets
AMVETS Post 176 will celebrate
Veterans Day at 6 p.m., Tuesday,
Nov. 11. Participants will march
from the Richfield Historical Society to the Veterans Memorial.
A short service will follow. Mayor
Bobbie Beshara will attend and give
a short speech.
The event is open to the public.
Chili and coffee will be served
at the AMVETS Post after the
ceremony. ∞
a time of recognizing those present who
have served our country.
The district invites all residents of the
community to attend. Veterans should
contact Claudia Sarcyk at 330-523-3202
or Jack Cooper at 330-666-4155, ext.
633318 by Nov. 7. Assistance for guests
with disabilities will be available. Parking
will be reserved on the south side of the
building closest to the football field, near
the entrance by the “hole in the wall.” ∞
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Historic Torah walk brings Temple Israel to Bath
by Nancy Hudec
Bath is now home to Akron’s oldest
reform temple, Temple Israel.
The temple dates back to 1865 when
20 community members organized the
Akron Hebrew Association to guide
Reform Jews. The congregation met in
a synagogue on High Street before the
Merriman Road Temple was built in
1911.
On Sept. 28, Temple Israel relocated from Merriman Road to Bath,
91 Springside Rd., by way of a historic
Torah walk.
A Torah walk commemorates the journey the Jewish people made with the
Ark of the Covenant into the Promised
Land. In the ceremony, Torah scrolls
are “walked” from a former temple into
a new one.
A Torah scroll is the fundamental
teaching of Judaism containing the five
books of Moses. Temple Israel has nine
Torahs, eight of which were donated by
families. The ninth Torah scroll survived
the Holocaust from Czechoslovakia.
Temple Israel’s Torah walk began at the
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B15 HISTORIC TORAH WALK
Temple President Ron Winer (l), Rabbi Robert Feinberg and Father Gordon Yahner,
retired pastor of St. Hilary Catholic Church, address the congregation before boarding
the bus at Highland Square.
old Merriman Road temple and traveled by bus to Earth Fare in Montrose
and then by foot to the new temple on
Springside Road.
After walking the Torahs from Merriman Road to the congregation’s new
home on Springside Drive, the past
presidents of Temple Israel processed in
with the nine Torahs. The Torahs were
taken into the sanctuary, where the current President of Temple Ron Winer
placed them in the ark. Rabbi Robert
The Bath Country Journal, November 2014
B14 HISTORIC TORAH WALK
Temple Israel Rabbi Robert Feinberg and the religious school students blow shofars to
celebrate the new temple’s dedication.
B16 HISTORIC TORAH WALK
Temple Israel Past-President Michael Neumann carries the Holocaust Torah scroll
into the sanctuary of the new temple on
Springside Road.
Feinberg blessed the Torahs, closed
the ark and proceeded with additional
prayers dedicating the new spiritual
home. Feinberg ended his prayers and
remarks with blowing the shofar (ram’s
horn) accompanied by 40 children of
temple’s religious school.
“Every time we turn a group of people
into a sacred community, we blow the
shofar,” Feinberg said.
The congregation then proceeded to
the front door of the temple, where Feinberg blessed a mezuzah, or parchment
scroll, inscribed with biblical passages.
More than 325 people participated
in the walk and dedication ceremony
that brought the nine Torah scrolls
into the newly renovated building. The
32,000-square-foot one-story building
was formerly a Masonic lodge. Temple
members purchased it in 2009, and a
$6.5-million fundraising campaign ensued. Renovations began in January of
this year. The renovated building now
accommodates the temple’s congregation, which includes about 390 families.
The new temple “allows for the preservation of Reform Judaism in the greater
Akron area for many generations to
come,” said Winer. “The building of this
temple was a collaborative effort of many
members of our congregation.” ∞
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Township
Administrator’s
Corner
By Vito Sinopoli
Bath Township residents and businesses
have long accepted the call to serve the
community whenever necessary. Whether
picking up trash during the annual Project
Pride event or celebrating the township’s
heritage by supporting our Community
Day, a strong commitment to the ideals
of the community is what separates the
township from many others. Various township organizations have funded benevolent
projects and pitched in to make the community the very best it can be. One of those
community partners is the Lowe’s company. A strong supporter of Bath Township
throughout the years, Lowe’s has partnered
with our police and fire departments on past
projects designed to bring about awareness
of matters involving fire safety and public
safety. Community members understand
the call to service means much more than
just providing financial assistance or helping on a limited scale; it involves lending a
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helping hand during times when we need
to come together as a community. Lowe’s
has answered that call through the work of
the Lowe’s Heroes program.
Since 1957, Lowe’s employees have
provided thousands of hours of support
to local communities as part of the Lowe’s
Heroes employee volunteer program. The
company-wide program encourages employees to partner on a volunteer project
with a local, nonprofit organization or K-12
public school.
Here in Bath Township, the Lowe’s Heroes accepted the call to service and agreed
to donate their time, materials and talent
to a project in the Bath Nature Preserve.
The idea of partnering with Lowe’s on a
project in the nature preserve first came
about in May 2014. After speaking with
store manager Gary Sutor of the Montrose
Lowe’s store, I learned about the Lowe’s
Heroes program. We discussed the idea of
constructing a deck on the west side of the
Regal Beagle pavilion at the Bath Nature
Preserve. Recently, a township group known
as the Friends of Regal Beagle formed to
bring about awareness of the pavilion and
to sponsor community-related activities
at this venue. The group has successfully
hosted a number of food events, utilizing a
wood oven, which was used many years ago
to entertain guests of Raymond Firestone
at his estate.
In 2013, Bath Township made a number
of improvements to the nature preserve,
most notably the addition of the Bath pond
observation deck. The observation deck provides access to an area previously inaccessible
to the general public. This floating structure
now allows visitors to the nature preserve to
walk from a trail section to an area in Bath
Pond where the scenery is extremely inviting
and peaceful.
The Regal Beagle deck addition is another
feature of the Bath Nature Preserve, which
will not only enhance the beauty of the
nature preserve, but also encourage more
people to frequent the nature preserve
itself. The deck is attached to the west side
of the Regal Beagle pavilion and provides
integrated seating and breathtaking views
of Bath pond and the surrounding area. On
behalf of Bath Township, as the recipient of
a project funded and built entirely through
the great work of the Lowe’s Heroes program, I extend sincere thanks to the Lowe’s
Montrose store employees who took part in
this project. Their dedication to the project
was incredible, and their beautiful work will
be enjoyed for years to come. ∞
The Bath Country Journal, November 2014
TOWNSHIP
Community garden considered for Bath Nature Preserve
by Kathy Sidaway
Oct. 6 trustees meeting
If sufficient interest exists, the township
will implement a community garden in the
Bath Nature Preserve near the Ira Road
entrance. The community garden would
give those without access to ideal growing
conditions an opportunity for a garden.
For an annual fee, residents can rent up to
two 10 x 10 ft. plots. Larger plots of 10 x
20 ft. would also be available.
In an interview after the meeting Township Administrator Vito Sinopoli said,
“The community garden is in the initial
planning stages, but we expect the plot area
to be roughly 50 x 135 ft. Although the
cost to prepare the plot will be nominal,
we want to first make sure there is enough
community interest.” If you are interested
in a plot or in more information, contact
the township offices at 330-666-4007.
Bath’s updated zoning resolution has
been approved by township trustees following public hearings and review by
county officials. In the fall of 2008, trustees appointed a committee of residents to
review the township’s Comprehensive Plan
adopted in 1998. Trustee Elaina Goodrich
said, “This process has taken many years
and commission members are to be commended, as is [Zoning Inspector]Bill Funk,
for sticking it out.”
Trustee Jim Nelson commented, “This
has been a long and drawn-out process,
which has moved along very smoothly
thanks to the members of the zoning commissions and Bill Funk.”
The township website states, “The goal
of the committee is to assure Bath Township’s ability to develop consistently with
the wishes of its residents.”
“The objective now is to review the plan
in light of the development that has occurred since its promulgation, the changes
in the legal environment during that time,
and the desires of the residents of the township,” Nelson said.
In other zoning news there were thirteen
permits issued during September, two
new residential buildings, four signs, three
fences, two residential additions and two
accessory structures. The Appearance Review Commission recommended approval
of a new monument sign for Bath Church
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and a new wall sign for both Lovely
Somethings and Avenues of Counseling
& Mediation at Ghent Square. The Board
of Zoning Appeals tabled variance requests
for an additional monument sign at Bath
Church and for a reduction in yard setback
and conditional use to encroach upon
steep slopes for a residential addition on
Barnsleigh Drive.
Funk announced that Waste Management is leaving the township at the end
of October and that Simple Recycling has
collected more than 20,000 pounds of
recyclable materials since inception of their
program in Bath earlier this year.
Shaw Road Bridge
to reopen this month
Sinopoli said, according to the Summit
County Engineer, the Shaw Road bridge,
closed since the May 12 storms, is on track
to open Nov. 26, weather and construction delays permitting. Blackhorse Bridge
Construction is making the repairs.
The county engineer will renew the leasing of the Ira Road salt facility for the next
12 months at a cost of $7,200.
Sinopoli requested and received approval
to spend no more than $800 for geotechnical work at the Heritage Corridors
of Bath information center location for
test boring. Test boring will determine the
suitability of building a gazebo at the site.
He also received authorization to execute
an easement for the Ghent Road sanitary
sewer through 1080 Ghent Rd. with the
Summit County Department of Environmental Services.
Parks
Trustees approved the purchase of 435
linear feet of modular, prefabricated,
galvanized steel-frame walkway materials
from Wickcraft Company Inc. and pressure-treated lumber for the Tamarack Bog
boardwalk in the Bath Nature Preserve.
The steel frame comes with a 100-year
warranty in above-water conditions and
fifty-three years if submerged. Materials
will be paid for with mitigation fees collected from a local developer. Township
employees will handle installation.
Bath Parks has added two part-time
park personnel to their rolls. Steven
Soblosky has experience with Peninsula’s
service department and with several landscaping companies; John Markel has been
a seasonal Bath parks employee since
2011. During September, park employees
trimmed vegetation along the King Trail,
at the traffic triangle located at Revere and
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BATH
$350,000
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2949 GRANDVIEW DR
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275 LAKE POINTE DR
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view, 2 car gar, private.
Sheila Eaton
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Yvonne Jesser
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TOWNSHIP
Continued from page 7
Yellow Creek Roads, and at Bath Nature
Preserve (BNP). 155 round bales of hay
were collected over a three-day period at
Grandview Alley, also in BNP.
Police and fire continue to serve
Janet Szabo has been hired as a part-time
communication specialist and brings with
her experience with both North Royalton
and Cleveland police departments. Bath
Police experienced 743 calls for service including ten thefts, forty traffic crashes, and
twenty-two arrests. Officers Daniel Lance
and Steve Brown participated in training
on organized retail crime. Communications
Specialist Supervisor Jeremy Emerson com-
pleted a forty-hour Crisis Training Intervention (CTI) class; half of the department is
now CTI Certified. Officer Rob Young arrested a 41-year-old Bath Township woman
after a traffic stop for possession of heroin,
possession of cocaine and for operating a
vehicle under the influence. The woman
was also wanted on a felony warrant by the
Summit County sheriff.
Bath Fire answered 116 calls in September, thirty-four were fire related.
Automatic aid was given to and received
from Copley Fire, Fairlawn Fire and
Richfield Fire. Personnel participated in
firehouse software, leadership/ supervision,
EMS legal responsibilities and HIPPA compliance training. A lockdown drill exercise
took place at Revere High School and
Public Education Officer Lydia Wochna
conducted programs at Old Trail, Herberich
Elementary, Bath Elementary and Old Navy
Company.
Snow plows ordered
Trustees gave Service Director Caine Collins the green flag to order two additional
snowplow systems from Henderson Equipment at $8,250 each, a 5-ton dump truck
from Kenworth of Richfield at $141,894,
and hydro-seed equipment from Turfmaker Corp. at $14,895. Other approved
payments include $13,944 to Pavement
Technology, Inc. for repairs to five roadways
and $77,069 to Liberta Construction for
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Gini & Susan
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$275,000
859 N. REVERE RD
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warranty.
Ann Kyner
330-289-5156
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$369,000
2688 N. REVERE RD
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336 S. ROSE BLVD
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433 S. ROSE BLVD
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Many Anne Krejci
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Catherine Haller
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Sheila Eaton
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Catherine Haller
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$367,500
2305 TINKHAM ROAD
Open concept by Franz/Firestone! Spectacular
curb applea, grounds & setting. 1st flr owner’s
ste & lndry, 2nd staircase to additional 4 bdrms
& 3 full baths. Newer furnace & a/air.
Eichler & Todaro
330-618-9872
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$549,900
2824 WOODHAVEN DR
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160 STORER AVE
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Revere
Superintendent’s
Corner
By Randy Boroff
About three weeks ago our family
celebrated the 90th birthday of my
father-in-law in Philadelphia. It was
a great event and family from around
the country made an effort to attend.
We had relatives from Texas, Florida,
Maryland, and, surprise, Ohio. We all
had a fantastic time celebrating this
momentous occasion. Just yesterday
all the pictures from the party were
posted on Facebook. It was great to be
able to relive the celebration and, once
again, see all the family members from
around the country. Social media is a
wonderful way to connect and bring
people together.
In Revere, we have made a commitment to increase our communication
with our constituents through the
use of social media. Find us on Twitter and Facebook. The information is
shared in very short statements and
pictures about what is happening in
our schools. We have Twitter information going out from Phil King (@
PhillipKing14), high school athletics
(@revereminutemen), Revere Middle
School (@RMSPRIDE), Hillcrest (@
HillcrestK3), Bath (@BathElementary),
me (@minuteman1) and the district (@
RevereLocal). Sharing information is a
very powerful method of communication and we want our communities to
learn about the great accomplishments
of our staff and students. Appropriate
use of social media can be a wonderful
communication tool.
Bu it has to be monitored. That’s
where we, as educators and parents,
come into the picture. In Revere, we pay
close attention to how our technology
and web access is filtered, monitored
and utilized. We need your help at
home. We talk about the fact that once
something is posted it can never be
retracted. Once it goes out there, it
can unknowingly be shared with more
people. We need you to monitor your
child’s Facebook, Twitter, Instagram,
Kik and Vine accounts and keep up
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think about the consequences that can
occur by this form of communication.
It’s too easy to write something that is
hurtful, misinformed or inappropriate
for us not to make a concerted effort
to carefully watch how our children are
using social media.
Currently, the misuse of social media
is one of the leading causes of bullying.
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and we prayed it wasn’t intercepted
and read by someone else. Now our
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SCHOOL BOARD
Board approves Boroff’s resignation for retirement
Search begins for interim superintendent and successor
The Revere Board of Education approved Superintendent Randy Boroff’s
resignation during the Oct. 15 workshop
meeting. Boroff, 63, is retiring, effective
Jan. 1 after serving as superintendent for
the district for more than five years.
Examining the changes
for public employment
retirees in 2015
by Adam Spektor and Wendy Turrell
Ohio’s public employee retirement system has two main components – the Ohio
Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS), which encompasses most state and
local employees, and some law enforcement and public safety employees; and the
State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio
(STRS). At the end of 2013, OPERS had
347,727 active members, 196,580 retired
members and $88.6 billion in assets. STRS
has approximately 170,000 active members, 152,000 benefit recipients, and $74.8
billion in assets as of the fiscal year’s end
on June 30. The inclusion of members’
dependents means that changes in these
systems will affect the lives of a substantial
percentage of Ohio citizens.
In September 2012, the Ohio General
Assembly approved Substitute Senate Bill
343, which mandated changes to public
employee pensions. OPERS implemented
these changes beginning Jan. 7, 2013.
According to STRS spokesperson Nick
Treneff, changes in STRS pension plans
also began in 2013. Changes did not
apply to members who retired with an
effective date of Jan. 1, 2013 or earlier.
Perhaps because of these adjustments in
public employee pension and health care
plans, a spike in retirements occurred
before the changes went into effect.
According to the OPERS website and
printed materials, the changes were necessary to preserve members’ retirement
security due to increased life expectancies,
an anticipated increase in the number of
working public employees in the next 50
years and rising health care costs.
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The Bath Country Journal, November 2014
Boroff was hired in 2009 after an extensive search process that involved the
assistance of Finding Leaders, a leadership
search firm based in Northeast Ohio.
Prior to his time at Revere, Boroff served
as superintendent of North Royalton City
Schools and assistant superintendent at
Beachwood City Schools.
“It’s been a privilege to work for the
Revere Local School District these past
several years and to get to know those in
the community,” Boroff said. “I’m proud
of the district’s accomplishments and I
know the students are in good hands with
the staff we have in place.”
The board is beginning the search process for Boroff’s replacement immediately.
Two potential search firms presented information to the board at the workshop
meeting. A timetable for announcing an
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Examining changes continued
The legislation altered the age and
service requirements for an unreduced
benefit for OPERS retirees. It sets a minimum requirement of 55 years of age and
32 years of service, both an increase of two
years, or 65 years of age with five years of
service. New reduction factors for those
wishing to retire early will be determined
by an actuary in an attempt to account
for longer life expectancies.
Beginning Jan. 1, 2015, Medicare-eligible OPERS retirees and dependents will
be covered under the OPERS-sponsored
Humana Medicare Advantage Plan. NonMedicare retirees and dependents will no
longer have a choice of plans, but will be
covered under the OPERS Retiree Health
Plan administered by Medical Mutual.
Starting in January 2015, retirees eligible for health care under OPERS must
be 60 years of age or older and have had
20 years of service. Similar to the changes
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in pension plans, under the new health
care plan, retirees at any age younger
than 60 must have 32 years of service
to be eligible for health care, an increase
from 30 years. Between 2016 and 2018,
OPERS health care allowances for retirees
and their spouses also will be significantly
altered, with spousal allowances phased
out by 2018.
STRS incremental changes will take
effect on Aug. 1 of each of the transition
years, to coincide with the start of the
school year. The minimum years of service required for a pension under STRS
is now 30. Beginning Aug. 1, 2015, the
minimum number of years one must
teach to qualify for a pension will be 31.
On Aug. 1, 2017, the minimum number
of teaching years to qualify for a pension
will rise to 32. The age will continue to
go up until, beginning Aug. 1, 2023, a
teacher must have 35 years of service and
be a minimum age of 60.
Treneff said there would be no major
changes to STRS health care for 2015,
although the plans will be reviewed. He
stated that one change had already taken
place. That change stipulates that if an
STRS retiree is rehired for another job, in
either the public or private sector, and the
new employer offers a full-service health
plan, the STRS retiree will be required to
be covered by that plan, and any STRS
health benefits will be for secondary
coverage only.
Revere School District Superintendent
Randy Boroff will retire on December
31, after 42 years as an educator, 35 years
of that as an administrator. He will have
30 years of service credit in Ohio STRS.
Boroff acknowledged that the impending STRS changes, beginning Aug. 1,
2015, influenced his timing to retire.
“I knew that I had to be in the STRS
system by June 30, 2015, or a number
of benefits would change,” said Boroff.
“Some of the issues include the Cost of
Living Adjustment and the number of
years in STRS to qualify for retirement.”
As of this date, Boroff has no future
plans for employment after his retirement.
“Working after retirement may happen,
but right now I am focused on my position in Revere until I retire,” he said. “I
will evaluate carefully any opportunity
that may come along.”
More detailed information about the
OPERS and STRS pension and health
plans is available on the respective websites at opers.org and strsoh.org. ∞
The Bath Country Journal, November 2014
WHAT’S HAPPENING!
Nov. 4
Revere Bands
in the Round
The Revere Music Parents Association annual “Bands in the Round” is
Tuesday, Nov. 4, 4:30 p.m. The soup
supper and silent auction, benefits the
Revere Schools music program.
The 4:30-6:30 p.m. soup supper
in the RHS cafeteria will offer soups
from local restaurants, salad, hot dogs,
baked potatoes, beverages and desserts.
Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for
children at the door.
The silent auction in the school lobby
will offer tickets to area attractions; gift
cards from area stores, restaurants and
businesses; gift baskets; and homemade
items. Auction items will be available
for viewing and bidding at 4 p.m.
The “Bands in the Round” concert
at 7 p.m. in the RHS gym is free and
features Revere bands from grade
5 through high school. All are welcome.∞
Nov. 5
CVCC college and career
planning seminar
Cuyahoga Valley Career Center’s
(CVCC) Career Development Department is offering a free college and career
planning seminar on Wednesday, Nov. 5,
from 7-9 p.m. at the Career Center, 8001
Brecksville Rd., Brecksville.
Parents/students may attend either
the freshmen and sophomore session on
creating a solid academic portfolio and
earning college credit in high school, or
the session for parents of juniors and
seniors on obtaining scholarships and
financial aid. Register online at tinyurl.
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for the first time to the public in three
separate sessions from 11 a.m.-1:45 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 7, in the Community Room
at Acme Fresh Market, 3979 Medina Rd.
Repeating 45-minute presentations will
begin on the hour at 11 a.m., 12 p.m. and
1 p.m. Revere’s School Resource Officer
Eric Shaffer of Bath Township Police will
discuss electronic device safety concerns
pertaining to young people. Verizon
Wireless’ Advanced Solutions Architect
Neal Harriman will speak about FamilyBase, Verizon’s service to monitor wireless
activities and set limits and restrictions.
Parent Kristin Stetz, who is Microsoftcertified, will instruct on the TeenSafe application, a sophisticated monitoring tool.
For more information, contact the Bath
Police Department at 330-665-6932 or
email [email protected]. ∞
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The Bath Police Department has created
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Devices for Safety” will be presented
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WHAT’S HAPPENING!
Nov. 8
Faith Lutheran Church
Rummage Sale
Faith Lutheran Church’s 24th annual
Rummage Sale is 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8. The church is at 2726 West
Market St. in Fairlawn, across from Fairlawn Town Centre. The sale will include
housewares, home and garden items,
clothing, holiday décor, furniture, books
and music. Lunch and bake sale goodies,
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Revere Community C.A.R.E.
poinsettia fundraiser
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2518 Brecksville Rd., Richfield. Store
hours are Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-5
p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. For
more information, call Karen at 330659-4750.
Revere Community C.A.R.E. is a
501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that
helps promote a safe environment in
our schools and community by sponsoring various programs and activities.
C.A.R.E. also provides a $500 scholarship each year to a drug-and alcoholfree graduating Revere High School
senior as well as helps support the youth
organizations P.A.N.D.A. at Revere
Middle School and Teen Institute at
Revere High School. Fundraiser profit
will help sustain C.A.R.E. programs and
activities. ∞
Through Dec. 13
Revere Community C.A.R.E. is holding a poinsettia fundraiser through
Constantine’s Garden Center. The following size poinsettias are available in
red, white, pink or marbled: pixie (4-1/2
in.) $6, single (6-1/2 in.) $11, double
(7-1/2 in.) $20 and triple (8-1/2 in.)
$30. Ordering deadline is November 11.
Checks should be made payable to
“Revere Community C.A.R.E.” and
sent, along with the number and color
of each size poinsettia ordered, to “Revere Community C.A.R.E., Poinsettia
Fundraiser, 3823 Faith Ln., Richfield,
Ohio 44286.” Include a stamped, selfaddressed #10 envelope for return of
your order voucher, to redeem Nov. 29-
Cuyahoga Valley Career
Center technology
workshops for kids
Cuyahoga Valley Career Center’s
(CVCC) Career Development department will host digital animation and video game design workshops on Saturdays
through Dec. 13. Workshops are open to
elementary and middle school students.
In digital animation, students will
learn animation and cartooning, including movie making, 3D modeling and
audio creation. In video game design,
students will use GameMaker software
version 8.1 to create a game to take
home. For additional information visit
cvccworks.edu. ∞
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Nov. 13
BVS blood drive
Bath Volunteers for Service (BVS) is
sponsoring an American Red Cross blood
drive Thursday, Nov. 13, 1-7 p.m. at the
Bath United Church of Christ Fellowship
Hall, 3980 West Bath Rd., Bath. Potential
donors must be at least 17 years old, 110
pounds (depending on height), healthy
and must have not donated blood within
the previous 56 days. Donors must present proper identification.
All donors will receive a $5 Starbucks
gift card, a sandwich certificate from
Chick-Fil-A Montrose and a Malley’s
chocolate bar.
To make an appointment, go to redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code:
44333, or call 1-800-448-3543. Walk-in
blood donors are welcome. ∞
Nov. 16
Art and Jewish food festival
Temple Israel Sisterhood will host its art
and Jewish food festival from 11 a.m. to 3
p.m., Sunday, Nov. 16, at Temple Israel,
91 Springside Dr. in Bath.
There will be artisans and crafters, art
activities, a tour of the temple, matzo
ball soup, stuffed cabbage, Ivan’s corned
beef sandwiches, rugelach, krugel, mandelbrot, bagels and cream cheese and
challah. Admission and parking are free.
For more information, visit templeisraelakron.org. ∞
Nov. 19
Bath Historical Society
Antiques Road Show
The Bath Township Historical Society’s
“Antiques Road Show” is Nov. 19, 6 p.m.
in the Bath Township Museum, 1241 N.
Cleveland-Massillon Rd. Jane Langol of
Hinckley will be appraising American-made
articles on a first-come, first-serve basis.
There is a $5 charge per item, limit of
three items. No large furniture, jewelry,
watches, firearms, swords or international
items. Numbers will be given at the door.
While attending, visit our current exhibit “Early Bath Families 1800-1850.”
Look for a display featuring the Bath
Good Time Club celebrating their 45th
The Bath Country Journal, November 2014
anniversary. For more information, call
Patti 330-666-4791. ∞
Nov. 19
Crown Point Ecology Center
Conversation Café
The Crown Point Ecology Center
monthly Spiritual Ecology Conversation
Café is Wednesday, Nov. 19, 10 a.m. at
the Center at Crown Point, 3220 Ira Rd.,
Bath. The Café is free. Coffee and muffins
will be served.
The Spiritual Ecology Conversation
Café explores the spiritual dimension of
our present ecological crisis.
Registration is not required. For more
information, visit www.crownpt.org. ∞
Nov. 20
Revere senior citizens brunch
The Revere High School PTSA will
present its Senior Citizens Brunch at
9 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 20, in the high
school cafeteria. Brunch will be followed
by the fall play, “It’s a Wonderful Life,”
performed at 10 a.m. by the Revere Players. There are limited handicapped facilities. Reservations are not necessary. For
more information, contact Julie Salopek
at 330-659-0025. ∞
At the Library
Fairlawn Bath Branch Library is at 3101
Smith Rd. Call 330-666-4888 for information or to register for programs. Visit
fairlawnbathbranch.akronlibrary.org.
Tiny tales baby time: Mondays, Nov. 3,
10, 17, 24, 10:15 a.m. Children ages 6-24
months with an adult caregiver join Miss
Jessica for stories, music and playtime.
Registration begins Monday, Oct. 20.
Toddler story time: Monday, Nov. 3,
10, 17, 24, 11:30 a.m. For children ages
2-3 ½ years old with caregiver. Stories,
finger plays, music, and a craft. Registration begins Monday, Oct. 20.
Preschool story time: Wednesday, Nov.
5, 12, 19, 26, 1 p.m. Children ages 3-5
with an adult caregiver join Miss Pam for
stories, songs, music and a craft. Registration begins Monday, Oct. 20.
Family story time: Tuesday, Nov. 4, 11,
18, 25, 6 p.m. Families with kids of all
ages are welcome at an evening of story
time fun with Miss Pam. Registration
begins Monday, Oct. 20.
NatureConnect: stop by the NatureConnect center in the children’s section
for hands-on seasonal activities.
Paws for reading: Saturday, Nov. 1,
10:30-11:30 a.m. and Saturday, Nov. 15,
10:30-11:30 a.m. Children of all ages read
to doggie pals. Children not yet reading
are also welcome.
School Age
Kids create make it/take it crafts the
fourth Saturday each month.
Turkey place-card holder: Nov. 22,
pick up a craft kit all day.
Cookies in jar: Monday, Nov. 24, 6
p.m. We’ll measure and fill a jar with
cookie ingredients that will make a great
gift or baking kit. Call 330-666-4888 or
come in to register.
Teen Programs
Glassworks: Monday, Nov. 10, 6 p.m.
Grades 6-12. Try your hand at glass
etching and glass painting. Call 330-6664888 or come in to register.
Adult Programs
Anything goes book discussion: Nov.
10, “Orphan Train” by Christina Baker
Kline. Join us the second Monday of each
month at 1 p.m.
Derf Backderf: Thursday, Nov. 6, 6
p.m. A conversation with award-winning
comic artist Derf Backderf, creator of the
comic strip “The City” and author of the
best-selling graphic novel “My Life With
Dahmer.”
Popcorn and a movie: Thursday, Nov.
13, 1 p.m. “Laura” starring Gene Tierney
and Dana Andrews. Snacks provided. ∞
Nov. 20-23
Revere Players:
“It’s A Wonderful Life”
Revere Players will present “It’s a Wonderful Life” Nov. 20-23. Directed by Rena
Baker, the play follows the story of the
classic Frank Capra film. There is a free senior citizens performance Thursday, Nov.
20, at 10 a.m., with a 9 a.m. breakfast in
the RHS cafeteria.
The show is Friday, Nov. 21, and Sunday, Nov. 22, at 7 p.m. in the Revere High
School auditorium. On Sunday, Nov. 23,
the matinee performance is at 2 p.m.
Presale tickets are $8 for adults and $5
for students and senior citizens. Tickets
are available in the RHS cafeteria during
the lunch period from Nov.17 until Nov.
21. Tickets are $10 at the door.
To become a Revere Players sponsor
and have your name printed in the show’s
program, fill out one of the “Angel” forms.
The form is available on Fly R Central
from the Revere Schools homepage. ∞
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WHAT’S HAPPENING!
Summit County Metro Parks
Summit County Metro Parks will
host the following programs at the F.A.
Seiberling Nature Realm Visitors Center,
1828 Smith Rd., Akron, unless otherwise
noted. For more information, visit summitmetroparks.org or call 330-865-8065.
Nature drawing for kids: 11:30 a.m.-1
16
p.m. or 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2. Ages
6 to 12. Paper and pencils will be provided. Advance registration is required.
Show and tell me a story: 9:30-10 a.m.
or 10:30-11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 6. Kids
ages 1-3. A special 30-minute story time
for tots. Advance registration is required.
Kinderealm: American Indians:
10:30-11:30 a.m. or 1-2 p.m. Friday,
Nov. 7; 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov.
8. Children ages 3-6 and their adult
companions can learn about the American Indians who inhabited and hunted
in the Metro Parks. Includes a craft and
hike. Advance registration is required and
begins Nov. 1.
Fall family book walk: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, F.A. Seiberling Nature
Realm/Campfire area. Afterwards, stop by
the campfire for hot chocolate and a treat
while supplies last. Good for spree credit.
Wildlife painting for adults with Tom
Baldwin: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov.
11. Create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece
during this instructional program. Fee is
$12.50, payable by cash or check the day
of the program. Advance registration is
required and begins Nov. 4.
Visitor appreciation weekend: 10
a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Nov.14 and Saturday, Nov. 15. Visitors to the gift shop at
F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm receive 15
percent off purchases and free gift packaging. On Friday only, the first 50 military
service veterans receive free “made in the
USA” giveaways.
Puppet show: turkey day: 1:30-2:30
p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16. A puppet show
and craft.
Weekday walkers: 10-11:30 a.m.
Thursday, Nov. 20. A leisurely stroll on
the Cherry Lane and Fernwood trails with
stops along the way. Good for spree credit.
Ohioans of the Civil War: part 1:
7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20. In
celebration of the Civil War’s 150th anniversary, Denny Reiser will share the
accomplishments and notoriety of Civil
War Ohioans in a two-part series.
Hike and fire: soup and night animals:
6-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, F.A. Seiberling
Nature Realm/Campfire area. A bowl of
vegetarian soup followed by a hike and
campfire. Good for spree credit.
Snake tales: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday,
Nov. 22. Children and their adult companions will enjoy a story about snakes.
Advance registration is required and
begins Nov. 11.
I Spy: 12-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23. Earn
hiking spree credit while playing the familiar I Spy game. ∞
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Fall craft shows
Oct. 25 – St. Michael’s Woodside
Craft Fair
St. Michael’s Woodside Craft Fair,
5025 East Mill Rd., Broadview Heights,
9 a.m. to 3 p.m., (in the gym behind
the party center). The fair will have arts,
crafts, jewelry, gift items, baked goods,
and pierogies for sale. Ethnic food and
refreshments will be available. Parking
and admission is free. For more information call 440-526-9696. ∞
Nov. 1 – Christmastime in Stow
Annual Craft Show
The United Methodist Church, 4880
Fishcreek Rd., Stow, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Handmade crafts and artisans’ wares
fill two floors of the church for your
shopping pleasure. A delicious lunch
and a variety of fresh bakery items are
available for purchase. Plan a delightful
day with friends. (Crafters may contact
the church office at 330-673-7752 for
applications for spaces, as available.)
Admission is free. ∞
Nov. 9 – Fair Trade Fair and
Holiday Boutique
St. Basil the Great Church, Family
Life Center, 8700 Brecksville Rd.,
Brecksville, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy fair
trade coffee and donuts and experience
“shopping with a conscience,” knowing that the artisans represented by our
vendors are receiving a living wage,
have decent working conditions and
a long term commitment from buyers
that provides reasonable security for
the producers and a fair price for their
work. We will have coiled bamboo
bowls from Vietnam, Middle Eastern
spices and olive oil, jewelry made from
African amber and batik cow bones
from Kenya, scarves and ponchos
woven in Ecuador and much more. ∞
Dec. 6 – Nordonia Craft Fair, After
Prom 2015
The After Prom committee will hold a
craft fair in the Nordonia High School
cafeteria, 8006 S. Bedford Rd., Macedonia, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Set up will
be one hour before opening; one table
and two chairs will be provided. Cost is
$25 per table along with a donation for
the raffle. Send payment to After Prom
’15 – Nordonia High School, 8006 S.
Bedford Rd., Macedonia, 44056, by
Oct. 24. For more information, call
Kelly Labonte at 216-406-0093. ∞
The Bath Country Journal, November 2014
We’re Your Back Yard
Go out and EXPLORE!
“The spree
surrounds us
with vibrant
beauty.”
~ Liz, with husband Jim
and their children
Sep.  to Nov. 30
Explore the autumn beauty
of your Metro Parks on
a variety of hiking trails,
from easy to challenging.
Hiking forms are available online
and at all Acme Fresh Market
stores. Spree rewards are FREE
for Summit County residents.
#summitmetroparks
First-time participants who complete eight trails receive
a hiking staff and shield. Veteran hikers earn a shield.
330-865-8065 | summitmetroparks.org
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REGIONAL EVENTS
Hospice of the Western Reserve: Save the
date: Nov. 14-15, Hospice of the Western Reserve will host a warehouse sale on Friday,
Nov. 14, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, Nov.
15, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Hospice of the Western
Reserve Headquarters, 17876 St. Clair Ave.,
Cleveland. Hospice of the Western Reserve’s
Warehouse Sale is the place to find gently
used home furnishings, accents and acces-
sory pieces—all priced at a fraction of their
original retail prices. Ample parking is available in the Hospice of the Western Reserve
parking lot. Follow the “warehouse sale”
signs upon arrival at the agency’s site. ∞
2014 Holiday Tree Festival: The 2014 Holiday Tree Festival presented by the volunteers
of Akron Children’s Hospital will take place
Nov. 22 – Nov. 30 at the John S. Knight Center,
Downtown Akron. The preview gala will be
held Friday, Nov. 21. Saturday, Nov. 22, begins
with Breakfast with Santa and a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the festival
to the public. For more information, call 330543-8424 or go to www.Akronchildrens.org/
treefestival. All proceeds will be used to support patient care programs, education and
research at Akron Children’s Center. ∞
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screened-in porch, 1st flr MBR, bonus rm,
finished LL & more! 7136 total sqft, footage
from builders plan is 5136 w/2000 in LL.
$849,000
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2950 Sourek Rd, Bath – Well
kept 3BR 2 Full Bath Ranch
on large private lot. Formal LR
with fireplace, master suite with
updated bathroom, large eat-in
kitchen, vaulted family room, full
basement. 2c detached garage,
large deck & patio. $248,750
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Akron – Completely renovated
3BR 1.5BA townhouse in West
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carpet throughout, fresh paint,
large living room, 3 large bedrooms, finished LL & private
patio. $84,900
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3610 Knollwood Lane, Bath – Fabulous mid-century contemporary, lake front and wood view. Approx
3200 sq ft- remodeled thruout. New Maple cab’s,
oversized isl. Granite ctops, wood flrs, upscaled appls. GR w/wood flrs, frpl, windows & sliders across
2 walls to views of lake. 4-5BR, 3.5BA, study &
FR. Master BA remodeled w/ heated tiled flr, tiled
shower, solar lights. LL w/ wall of lake view, frpl,
BR & kitchenette. On quiet cul-de-sac! $459,900
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CUSTOM WILL TROUT RUSTIC CONTEMPORARY on 4.7 secluded acres. Long driveway leads to stunning unique home. Great
Rm w/contemporary gas FP, 2 story atrium
DR w/floor to ceiling glass walls overlooks
stocked pond w/fountain. Kitchen w/center
island. 3BR up including master suite, 2 BA
& sitting rm. 2+car garage w/bonus room.
Huge heated 2 story outbuilding. $449,944
Yvonne Highley
216-390-2082
421 Sun Valley, Bath – Almost
3000 SF. 5BR/3.5BA, 2 masters
w/ priv BAs. Refin hardwood flrs
in LR & DR. Kit remodeled w/
newer fl, appls, backsplash &
pantry w/closet. Fam rm w/FP,
wood flrs & slider to patio. 5th
BR currently used as 2nd fl laundry. In perfect condition! Copley
schools $229,900
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4453 Westview, Copley–Gorgeous Jay Stitz blt 2 story, almost 3800sf + finished rec rm.
Schrock cherry kit w/ granite
ctr/wd flrs/newer stnls stl appls,
open to FR w/ crwn molding &
frplc. Frml LR/DR & FF den, 2
story foy w/ wood flrs, 2nd BR
w/ private BA, 3rd w/ swing BA,
3 car garage. Revere Schools.
$429,900
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bdrm, 2 bath each unit. 1st floor
laundry. Sun room, formal dining room, wood frpl, full bsmt,
fully updated kitchen, private patio,
wooded views. Quiet and peaceful.
$249,900
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Dan Salmons 330-958-1464
620 Beaverbrook Dr., Bath –
Beautiful colonial, 4 bedrooms,
2 1/2 baths, family room and
living room. Large deck off
kitchen. Great neighborhood.
Revere schools. 1 year lease
minimum. $1,800/month.
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2141 Firestone Trace, Bath – Love a scenic
gracious setting? Bath location with pool &
tennis within walking distance of home, 5 BR
with 1st floor master, glamour bath,dramatic
foyer entry, front & back staircases, custom
cherry kitchen w/ double oven, gas range top,
2 story geat rm w/ coffered ceiling & soaring
stone fireplace, $724,000.
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4631 Paxton Copley – Almost
2800 sf newer all brick ranch w/
3 car side-load gar. 4BR/3.5BA,
10ft clgs thrght. GR w/ frplc
opens directly from kit w/ corian
ctrs & bar area. French doors to
covered porch, sun rm opens to
patio. Fin LL w/ add’l 1200sf w/
cherry bar, billiards rm & rec rm.
On approx 1.5 acs. $389,900
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4352 Fawn Trail, Richfield – Classic
all brick transitional home on over 3
acres. This 5000 sq ft home has 4
BR/3.5 BA, open floor plan with 9’
ceilings on both 1st and 2nd floors.
Braziian Teak hardwood, LR, DR, Lib,
huge kitchen, great room. In beautiful
condition. $684,900
Nikki Konstand Relic
330-835-4600
3396 Green Dr, Bath – 3BR/2BA
Ranch on 1+ ac in great condition. Stone frpl in LR, freshly
painted FR, 2 rec rms. BA & kit
updated, oversized 2 car gar +
40x20 outbldg w/½BA great for
the hobbyist. Beautiful treed &
landscaped yd w/gazebo. Copley
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4700 Barnsleigh Dr., Bath – Old world
charm in this Tudor home. Gorgeous
detailed woodwork in this 2 story great
room. Hardwood floors in kitchen & dining rm, 1st floor den & family room. Great
neighborhood. Great cul-de-sac setting of
fine homes. Minimum 1 year lease. Tenant
pays for utilities, grass & snow removal.
$639,900 or rent $6K/month.
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3407 Southern Rd., Richfield – Remodeled kitchen with glazed cabinets, granite
counter top, bamboo wood floor in dining and kitchen, living room with bay
window, stone frpl, slider to large deck,
updated bathroom, finished rec rm w/
nature stone floors, many updates, large
outbuilding w/ electricity – on approx 2.6
acres. $315,000. $2,250/month.
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4110 Big Spruce Dr., Bath-Over
3400 sq.ft. + rec area, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths on almost 2
acres, 4 fireplaces. Updates
include top of the line furnace,
central air, & some windows.
Private yard. $294,900.
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Great setting. Cul-de-sac
wooded lot 1.08 acres. Vaulted ceilings throughout living
space, floor to ceiling fireplace
in great room wrapped into
dining room. Windows and
views everywhere. New roof.
$179,900.
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REGIONAL EVENTS
Nature Art Fest: The 13th Annual Nature
Art Fest, featuring unique items inspired by
nature from professional artists, will be held
on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
and on Sunday, Nov. 9, from 12 to 4 p.m. at
the Wolf Creek Environmental Center, 6100
Ridge Rd., just north of Sharon Center on
state Route 94. From paintings to stained
glass, find unique holiday gifts for everyone
on the list. Bring the family and spend the
day in one of the most beautiful parks of Medina County. All ages are welcome. No registration is required. Free admission. ∞
Alzheimer’s Association caregiver meetings: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, at First Unied Methodist Church, 245 Portage Trail,
Cuyahoga Falls and Fairlawn Lutheran
Church, 3415 West Market St., Akron. Thursday, Nov. 20, at 2 p.m. at Fairlawn Lutheran
Church. Free of charge. Open to all caregivers, family members, and friends with a
loved one living with Alzheimer’s disease or
a related dementia. For more information,
call the Greater East Ohio Area Alzheimer’s
Association at 1-800-272-3900. ∞
Fall hiking spree
runs through Nov. 30
Summit Metro Parks’ annual
fall hiking spree, the largest and
longest-running event of its kind
in the nation, is ongoing through
Nov. 30.
A first-year hiker who completes
at least eight designated trails
through Nov. 30 will earn a hiking
staff and shield. A veteran hiker will
earn a hiking shield. Rewards are
free to Summit County residents.
Out-of-county residents pay to receive their awards ($10 for first-year
hikers, $5 for veteran hikers).
Hiking forms, with park addresses, trail ratings and distances,
are available online at summitmetroparks.org and at the visitors
center at F.A. Seiberling Nature
Realm, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron; the
park district’s administrative offices,
975 Treaty Line Rd., Akron; and all
Acme Fresh Market stores. ∞
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Medina Candlelight Walk: The three-day
event will kick off on Medina Public Square
on Friday, Nov. 21, with a pre-lighting concert by the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
Choir, followed by Christmas tree lighting
and a concert by Mary’s Lane. On Saturday,
Nov. 22, the fun continues with the Holiday
Parade of Lights, the arrival of Santa Claus,
fireworks and a performance by the Prayer
Warriors. Festivities continue on Sunday with
visits with Santa Claus, a community church
and chorus concert, and the HMC Hospice of
Medina County candlelight ceremony. For
more information, visit mainstreetmedia.
com in early November. ∞
Parents Without Partners dance: Portage
County Chapter 600 of International Parents Without Partners (PWP) will have its
monthly dance, which is open to the public,
ib Saturday, Nov. 1, 7:30-10:30 p.m., at the
Ritchie Memorial Shelter House, 109 West
Ave., Tallmadge. Celebrate the “Post Halloween” dance theme by wearing a costume.
There will be prizes given for the prettiest,
ugliest and most original costumes. Cost for
the dance is $6 per person for members and
$8 for nonmembers. If you are interested in
joining PWP, call Warrine at 330-322-9559. ∞
Run4Perry 5K: Run4Perry 5K: 9:30 a.m.
Saturday, Nov. 15, at Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy (CVCA), 4687 Wyoga Lake
Rd., Cuyahoga Falls. The second annual
fundraiser is a 5K and 1-mile family fun run/
walk in memory of Perry Carroscia, a former
Hudson resident who died suddenly in 2012.
Registration on the day of the event will begin at 8 a.m. at CVCA. Registration can also
be done online at www.run4perry.com. For
more information, visit www.run4perry.com
or email [email protected]. ∞
African Children’s Choir concert: 6:30
p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, CrossPoint Alliance Church, 855 Rothrock Rd., Akron. The
African Children’s Choir will perform African
songs and dances. The program will feature
children’s songs, traditional spirituals and
Gospels. The concert is free and open to all.
A free-will offering will be taken to support
education, care and relief and development
programs. The church building is located
at corner of South Cleveland-Massillon and
Rothrock roads in Akron. For more information, call 330-666-1693 or visit crosspointakron.org. ∞
SCORE seminar for small business: 8-9
a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12; repeats 8-9 a.m.
Thursday, Nov. 13. The Akron SCORE Chapter
will provide a free, one-hour introductory
session on services available for small business owners at the Medina County Administration Building, Conference Room A, 144
N. Broadway, Medina. Akron SCORE covers
Medina, Portage, Summit and Wayne counties. Alec P. Morrison, Medina Chair and
Counselor for SCORE, will lead the seminars.
To reserve a spot in one of the two sessions,
call 330-725-9756 or email bkilchenman@
medinaco.org. ∞
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he annual Fall into Nature celebration was held on on October 11 at
the Bath Nature Preserve. From pumpkin
and face painting to scarecrow building
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About 150 runners lined up to start the Bath Steeplechase at the Bath Community
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he second annual
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Center was Oct. 18.
The cross-country trail
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Reitz, over 50 volunteers – which included
members of Boy Scout
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Business Association,
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In the 14 and under age group, Bath
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place and Keri Tomechko took first.
2K family run.
“We believe the event will continue to
grow and build momentum in the coming years,” Reitz said. “We had positive
comments from the runners. They loved
the venue of the cross-country trail run
through the Bath Community Activity
Center and Bath Nature Preserve.”
Reitz also said that although a date for
next year’s steeplechase has not been set,
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Andreoli honored with Polsky Humanitarian Award
by Nancy Hudec
Bath’s Rennick Andreoli said he believes,
“There is no significance in life without
giving back.”
His faculty to live by these words has
earned Andreoli the 2014 Polsky Humanitarian Award of the Akron Community Foundation.
He will receive the award on Tuesday
Oct. 14, at a dinner and ceremony at the
Hilton Akron/Fairlawn. Established in
1969, the award honors an individual or
couple that best exemplifies Bert Polsky’s
dedication to humanitarian causes in
Akron. Polsky was the former president
of Polsky’s department store and a founding trustee of the Akron Community
Foundation.
The 47th recipient of the Polsky Humanitarian Award, Andreoli is the president of RDA Hotel Management and cofounder of FHC hotel company. For the
past 45 years he has been involved in the
purchase, construction and renovation of
over 30 hotels, restaurants, golf courses
and office complexes throughout the
U.S. Best known for his local properties,
of Quaker Square.
Throughout his career, which began in
the early 1970s after
he graduated from
Ohio University, the
67-year-old has never lost sight of giving
back. He worked
on Akron Rotary
Camp’s “Sailing the
Course” campaign,
raising more than
$3.5 million to renovate the camp for
children with special
needs.
“As a fund holder
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Bath’s Rennick Andreoli cites his work with the Akron Com- foundation, Rennick
munity Foundation as being responsible for “opening him up brought together felto ideas and broadening his awareness.” Photo by N. Mazak
low donor advisors,
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monumental renovation of Akron Rotary
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Andreoli currently sits on the board of
the Hilton Advisory Ownership Council
and has previously sat with the boards
for the Akron Community Foundation,
Akron Art Museum, Akron/Summit
Convention & Visitors Bureau, Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens and the Stephen
A. Comunale Jr. Family Cancer Foundation. A past honorary chair of the American Diabetes Association’s Sugartown
Express, he co-chaired the Northern
Ohio Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s annual Golf Classic. He also endowed two
scholarships for the University of Akron’s
Hospitality Management program.
This is not the first time that Andreoli
has received recognition for his work.
In 2011, he was honored by the Rotary
Club of Akron as a Paul Harris Fellow.
That same year, he received a certificate
of Special Congressional Recognition
for his outstanding community service.
“Rennick is the consummate philanthropist,” said Petures. “Through his
work on the board of the Akron Community Foundation, he helped launch
our Donor Engagement Plan, which
has raised around $40 million for local
residents’ favorite causes and charitable
passions.”
The Akron Community Foundation is
a 501(c)(3) public charity comprised of
more than 450 charitable funds. It was
established in 1955 through a $1.03
million bequest from Edwin Coupland
Shaw. Shaw was an Akron industrialist, philanthropist and B.F. Goodrich
engineer.
“As a member of our Edwin C. Shaw
Society, [Andreoli] and his wife, Dee, are
leaving a lasting charitable legacy that
will benefit our community forever,”
said Petures.
Andreoli cites his work with the Akron Community Foundation as being
responsible for opening him up to ideas
and broadening his awareness. His
awareness of others around him in need
was something he credits his mother for.
“She always taught me to be generous
because she was so generous herself,” he
said. “If she saw someone in need, she
would quietly step in to help.”
Andreoli said that example has also
guided his relationship with his employees and his wife.
“We are proud that we have many
longtime employees, and my wife and I
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nights we sit at dinner and ask each
other what random act of kindness we
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As for future plans, Andreoli looks
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Bath family opts for earth-friendly, whole-house rainwater system
by Judy Hein Terrigno
Orange may be the new black on TV,
but for the Bonomo family, orange caused
the family to see red. They were ready for
a change at their Bath Township home.
“Everything was orange from our
well – our toilet, shower and wash water,” said Michelle Bonomo. “Our well
was the problem, and replacing it with
another only offered a 50/50 chance of
improvement.”
The other option: a whole-house rainwater system, commonly called a cistern.
“We really had only the two options
– a new well or the rainwater system,”
she said.
The family has lived in Bath for nine
years, but prior to that Michelle and Jeff
Bonomo were “city people.”
“Well water and its maintenance and care
were completely foreign to us,” she said.
Before becoming a stay-at-home mom,
Michelle Bonomo’s employment background was in construction, so she had
experience working with contractors. So,
she heads up all the home projects.
When updating their house, the Bonomos try to make environmentally friendly
improvements. For example, the new septic containers they had installed include
ultraviolet lights to clean the water.
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Bonomo spent
months researching rainwater options — installers,
tank types and the
like. She wanted
to find an installer
whose focus was
rainwater systems.
“Some welldrillers and excavation companies
of fer ra inwater
systems, but it is
not their forte,” B24 WHOLE-HOUSE RAINWATER SYSTEM
she said.
The Bonomos’ tank holds 5,500 gallons of rainwater.
Her research led
vesting rainwater is making a comeback as
her to Rain Brothers in Columbus. Rain
water quality decreases and wells dry up.
Brothers has specialized in rainwater
systems for eight years.
“Ohio has more rainwater systems than
any other sate per capita,” he said.
“I come from a long line of well
drillers,” Jonathan Meier, co-owner
Meier’s company travels statewide
of Rain Brothers said. “But my busiinstalling rainwater systems. “Mostly to
ness partner and I gravitated toward
rural areas that use rainwater for irrigation
rainwater catchment systems because
purposes,” he said, although his company
it is more environmentally ethical.”
is installing a system at Mitchell’s Ice
In the Bonomo’s system, rainwater travCream in Ohio City to use for dishwashels from the home’s gutter system to a
ing and other purposes.
5,500-gallon underground tank. From
“We had a local guy do the excavation,
there, the collected water is pumped to
but Rain Brothers did everything else,”
the house.
Bonomo said. It was a massive project —I
Meier said that the old practice of harhad no idea how crazy it would be. Our
landscaping is gone, and we have huge
holes and trenches.”
The Bonomos chose the 5,500-gallon
concrete tank for their system, which uses
an ultraviolet light and carbon filter to
clean the water. When the tank is completely filled, it will provide water for the
house for about eight weeks, according
to Bonomo.
“The tank was delivered by semi in two
parts, then was glued together to make
the seal tight,” Bonomo said.
Plastic tanks are another option, but
they can shift when the ground freezes, so
they are more popular in warmer climates.
To install a whole-house rainwater
system, Meier said a plumbing permit
through the local municipality is required.
The Summit County Environmental
Protection Agency also requires a permit,
Bonomo said. The EPA tests the water to
make sure the system was installed and is
running correctly.
Rain Brothers removed the old water
softener tanks, unhooked the well and
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Bonomos to expect to have their tank
filled with delivered water about twice
a year on average because of stretches of
low rainfall.
“It’s amazing how much more I want it
to rain now,” Bonomo said.
To maintain their new system, the
Bonomos will need to empty the gutters’
strainer basket every three to four months,
change the carbon filter every six months
and replace the ultraviolet light once a
year. She estimates the annual maintenance to be about $600.
“With the well, we spent a $1,000 here
B23 WHOLE-HOUSE RAINWATER SYSTEM
Michelle and Jeff Bonomo stand near the
riser of the rainwater holding tank that is
buried on their property. Photo by P. Wilson
and a $1,000 there to maintain it,” she
said.
In time, she said the system will save
them money.
“I would definitely recommend it to
my neighbors,” she said. “We have clean
water. And I love collecting the rainwater
that is here. It is a great idea to reuse it.”
In areas where public water is available,
Meier encourages the use of rain barrels.
“Rainwater does not include chlorine
or fluoride, so people who use it for irrigation in their gardens will see plants
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Installation of the system included the
digging of trenches for pipelines.
installed the new system. It took approximately four days for the company to
install. Costs for a system the Bonomo’s
size range from $12,000 to $15,000.
Maintaining the rainwater system is
comparable to the well system with some
improvements.
“No orange well water,” Michelle said.
“No clogging pipes. No chlorine or
chemicals.”
One complication for rainwater systems
is drought. The Rain Brothers told the
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St. Victor Friends of the Poor Walk/Run raises money for those in need
A Friends of the Poor Walk/Run was
held for the second time in the Richfield
and Bath area on Sept. 20. Members of
the St. Victor Church Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP) organized the event
at Richfield Woods while an additional
Walk for the Poor was held at St. Edward
High School in Lakewood.
A national event, sponsored in Northeast Ohio by the SVdP of the Cleveland
Catholic Diocese, the walk/run raises
money to support the humanitarian efforts of the organization. Last year’s event
raised $10,000.
Walkers and runners got pledges for
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The St. Victor Walk/Run for the Poor was held at Richfield Woods Park for the first
time. The organizing committee was (l to r) Brian Burkett, Anne Burkett (chair), Linda
Corsi and Mike Zorena. Photos by S. Serdinak
every mile walked. The female band Ladyface donated their time and entertained
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John Paulett (left) and Bill Thomson
led a group of walkers on the trail from
Richfield Woods.
during the festivities.
Anne Burkett, organizer for the St.
Victor walk, said that SVDP organizations are supported by Catholic churches
throughout the United States. She also
said all of the money raised by the St. Victor organization stays within the Bath and
Richfield communities. There are no paid
organizers and 100 percent of the money
raised supports those in need.
SVDP volunteers provide immediate,
emergency assistance in the form of
food, clothing, furniture, school supplies
and assistance with utilities to those in
need regardless of their race, ethnicity
or religious affiliation. Last year, the St.
Victor organization paid about $5,000
in heating bills in the Bath and Richfield
communities. They also run a food pantry
at the church and support another pantry
in Kent.
According to Burkett, a SVDP member
always meets with the family to see how
they can help. ∞
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Adopt-A-Family Program seeks donors
Summit County Children Services
(SCCS) invites area civic groups, businesses, organizations, families and individuals to “adopt-a-family” for the
holidays. Through the program, donors
“adopt” a child and provide gifts for
children from families with overwhelming
financial needs.
Here is how the Adopt-A-Family Program works:
• If you are interested in “adopting”
a family for the holidays, contact Barb
Knoch, program coordinator, at 330379-2089 or at [email protected].
You can indicate how many families or
children you’re interested in adopting and
can specify an age or gender preference.
• You, or your group, will be matched
with a family and provided with the
child’s first name, age, gender, clothing
sizes and suggested “wish list” items. Additional gifts can also be purchased.
• Gifts for the parents can be purchased,
but no “wish list” will be provided. Gift
cards to Target, Walmart and grocery
stores are suggested.
• All items must be wrapped and
labeled with the child’s first name and
family number (SCCS will give you this
number).
• All wrapped gifts should be delivered
to Summit County Children Services on
or before Friday, Dec. 5.
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BUSINESS
Avenues of Counseling and Mediation opens in Fairlawn
by Meghan Ingram
Avenues of Counseling and Mediation
LLC, a private mental health practice in
Medina, opened a new Fairlawn office
at 843 N. Cleveland-Massillon Rd., in
Ghent Square on September 8.
Established in 1998, the Medina
company offers counseling services to
children, adolescents, adults, and couples,
in a comfortable and confidential environment.
Owner Lisa Borchert-Hriznak said she
opened the practice while working at a
local hospital. She felt patients needed
a more serene setting, something more
closely resembling their own homes.
“We started in that realm of creating a
very warm environment,” she explained.
“Our niche was marital counseling…
couples therapy… and then pulling in
families and young children.”
With the expansion into Fairlawn,
Masters said the company plans to
bring a more holistic approach to
Summit County.
“Our goal is for it to be
a little bit more…integrative,” she said. “There are
not really enough psychiatrists in this area for the
need, we’ve found, so that
will open up a lot of opportunity in the community.”
Intake coordinator Nicki
Masters said the Fairlawn
staff has family therapists
and clinical psychologists.
The 16 staff clinicians offer assistance to everyone
from children struggling
in school, to adults needing B18, R50 AVENUES OF COUNSELING
help mediating a divorce.
Masters said Avenues of Nicki Masters (l), Intake Coordinator, and Lisa Borchert
-Hriznak, owner of Avenues of Counseling and Mediation,
Counseling is very excited
opened their Fairlawn office to bring their holistic approach
about their new relaxing to Summit County. Photo by N. Mazak
and secluded location.
“We pretty much have
situation that someone’s looking for,” she
someone who specializes in any kind of
said. “We try to be as all encompassing
as possible.”
The Fairlawn location also offers hypnotherapy for smoking cessation, weight
management, and stress management.
Staff members do mental health assessments, and a psychiatrist handles medication evaluation and management. Some
staff members are new hires, and some are
transfers from the Medina office, Masters
said. A few see patients at both locations.
Borchert-Hriznak said the new setting
focuses on offering a greater variety of
treatment resources. Some of these include art therapy, nutrition, and, in the
future, a meditation group to teach people
how to meditate on their own. Business
professionals can benefit from a variety
of available services, she said.
“People who are professionals in a stressful career…could come and learn tools in
this setting that they can take with them
and use,” she said. ∞
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Lovely Somethings opens its doors in Bath
by Nancy Hudec
Lovely Somethings is open in Bath’s
Ghent Square and finding something
lovely there is easy.
The modern paper boutique at 843
N. Massillon Rd. carries everything
from gift-wrap and greeting cards to
art prints, cups, coasters, stationery, art
prints and address labels. All products
aside, the loveliest things of all might
be the custom design work done by
owner Liz Remmel Scott. She creates
products ranging from custom wedding
and party invitations to birth announcements, holiday cards and monogrammed
stationery.
“I believe the most important thing
in custom work is the design. It sets the
tone for the whole event,” she said.
In Scott’s case her custom work on her
own wedding invitations set the stage for
opening Lovely Somethings.
“When I went to New York looking
for stationery at the National Stationery
Show last year, it spurred me on to start
thinking about opening my own store
[to] do custom work for others,” she said.
Scott said she wrote down the word
“lovely” and then put the word “some-
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Liz Remmel Scott stands before some of
the greeting cards and gift wrapping items
offered at her modern paper boutique,
Lovely Somethings. Photo by N. Mazak
thing” under it, thinking she would call
it “Lovely something or other.” Not
knowing what that something would be,
or where the business would be located,
she continued her work with the print
design company Immix Studio.
“After I got married last year, and
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signed the lease.”
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might seem daunting for some, for Scott
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by Mary Colarik
The last Saturday in September was a
glorious day for the 11th annual Akron
Marathon. It was sunny and warm and
neighborhoods were filled with runners
participating in either the marathon, halfmarathon or the 5-person relays. Akron
residents whose homes and businesses line
the 26.2 Blue Line course staged their
own event, inviting friends and families
to cheer for the runners along the course
that winds through neighborhoods, parks
and even around the grounds of Stan
Hywet Hall. The race begins and ends
in downtown Akron. It is rewarding to
participate in such an upbeat, local event
that shows off some of the best sights
and places that creates the city of Akron’s
Rubber City vibe.
Many Bath Township residents participated in the Akron Marathon, either
running or manning the water/aid stations. Bath Volunteers for Service members and Victory Gallop volunteers both
manned water stations for the event.
This year Victory Gallop was selected as
one of the Blue Line charities. They had
112 runners supporting their cause, plus
over 42 volunteers giving their time and
energy that morning. The Victory Gallop
teams were made up of family members,
friends, Springside Racquet and Fitness
Club members, and a previous student
from the farm, plus volunteers who help
with the weekly horseback riding lessons.
Runners from Bath included: John and
Mary Kay Chlebina; Steve and Laura
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and their sons, Jake and Noah, would
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raise over $15,000 by participating in the
Akron Marathon for their cause. All of
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will support the Cholangiocarcinoma
research project at the Cleveland Clinic
Foundation. Local participants included
Dave, Jake and Ryan Craine; Kevin and
Ryan Spear; Phil Dregalla; and many
friends from Akron and Copley.
Victory Gallop was also busy with another September fundraiser—its first ever
Casino Royale night at Fairlawn Country
Club. The evening soiree was co-chaired
by Colleen Smith and Landon Jones.
The Casino Night and Auction Benefit
Event, “For Your Eyes Only,” hosted 165
guests attired in iconic Bond fashion all
enjoying an evening of gambling for “fun
money” which was later turned in for
raffle tickets to win auction items. Faces
seen in the crowd included, Michael
and Melanie Petras, Susan Balmert,
Bart and Gerry Frazzitta, Dr. Michael
and Colleen Smith, George and Nancy
Blind, Doug and Tracy Erhler, Debbie
Lemke, Carl Patrick and Terri Ruf,
Pete and Kathy Schueler, Ian and Kelly
Wright and Dave and Sue Miller.
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The Gardener of Bath hosted a spectacular fall art fest with music, food
and local artisans. The event was on the
“perfect” fall day—sunny, with the leaves
turning brilliant shades of yellow, orange
and red. Owner Justin Girves was kept
busy with people purchasing gigantic
mums and other fall items. His brother
Perry; mom, Carmen; and son, Gus,
had time to relax and enjoy the live tunes
and scrumptious food and drink offerings
while poking around the vendors’ booths.
Other faces in the crowd included Carolyn and Larry Yacovazzi and Bob and
Margaret Coletta.
It is with great sadness we offer condolences to the family of Danielle Schprechman, 25, who passed away on Sept. 14.
Danielle was the daughter of Dr. Elliot
and Elana Schprechman and older sister
of Jared and Emily. Although she grew
up in Bath, she graduated from Firestone
High School, continuing her education
at the University of Akron College of
Nursing. She landed her dream job at
Akron Children’s Hospital in the neonatal
unit as a registered nurse. The family has
requested that in honor and celebration
of Danielle’s life donations be made to
Akron Children’s Hospital neonatal unit
in her name. Send cards or letters to Elana
and Elliot Schprechman, P.O. Box 2308,
Marco Island, FL., 34146.
We offer heartfelt sympathy to two Bath
women who recently lost their moms.
Cindy Berry’s mom, Delores Jean
(Twaddle) Mooney-Bartlett, 85, passed
away on Sept. 24. Delores defied medical
odds four times in the last three years. She
earned her registered nursing degree in
1953 from Akron City Hospital School of
Nursing. Her first husband, George, second husband, Delvin, and brother, Dennis Twaddle, preceded her in death. She is
survived by her daughters, Colleen Childress (David) of Mogadore; Cindy Berry
(John) of Bath; Carol Sloan (Robert) of
Roseville, Calif., and Catherine Davies
(Matt) of Brentwood, Calif.; brothers
Harold Twaddle (Violet); Alan Twaddle
The Bath Country Journal is happy
to print wedding notices or engagement
announcements (just one please), for
residents of the community. If a photo
is included, we ask that the names of
the couple be written on the back of
the photo. To have the photo returned,
please enclose a stamped, self-addressed
envelope.
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(Karen); and her beloved grandchildren,
Kimberly Timms; Kristen Childress;
Luke, Autumn, Grace and Ben Berry;
Joseph, Abigail and Jillian Daviesp; two
great-grandsons; and several nieces and
nephews. Delores requested donations
be made to “The Chapel,” Camp Carl
Camperships, c/o 135 Fir Hill, Akron,
OH 44304.
Lori Stewart also recently lost her
mom, Grace Linzell, 86, of Grosse Point
Woods, Mich. She passed away in late
August after suffering a stroke in February.
She and her husband resided in Grosse
Point where she enjoyed a successful career as a real estate agent. Grace is survived
by her husband, Arthur; her brother,
Henry; her son, Ron Linzell, (Robin)
and their children, Sheri and Leanna; her
son, Richard Linzell; and her daughter,
Lori Stewart (Ken) and their children,
Lindsey, Hailey and Carley. In lieu of
flowers, contributions can be made to St.
Jude’s Children’s Research Center or the
Michigan Humane Society.
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by Wendy Turrell
Evan Clar’s path from 2003 Revere
High School graduate, to launching his
dream of a filmmaking career in Hollywood, has been a short road. Clar’s first
narrative, dramatic, short film, entitled
“Cigar Man,” had its world premiere at
the prestigious Raindance Film Festival in
London, England. The 22nd Raindance
Film Festival held Sept. 24-Oct. 5, is
Europe’s largest independent film festival.
Clar wrote and directed the movie, and
was one of the producers.
The film focuses on Ken, a draftsman
whose well-ordered, predictable life is
upended one day by a knock on his door.
As Ken’s life crumbles around him and
he loses his possessions and priorities, he
must bargain with the enigmatic “Cigar
Man” to learn the foundation of what is
truly important.
Clar credited his “writing mentor”
Christopher Cleveland, for “working
closely with me in order to make the
script not only great but viable for known
actors.”
He scored a coup casting two wellknown actors in the primary roles in
“Cigar Man.” M. Emmet Walsh plays
the role of the “Cigar Man,” while Steven
Culp plays the role of Ken.
M. Emmet Walsh’s career has included
roles in “Blade Runner,” “Blood Simple”
and “My Best Friend’s Wedding,” as well
as television appearances; and Steven
Culp, is known for roles in “Captain
America: The Winter Soldier” and “James
and the Giant Peach,” plus recurring
roles on “Desperate Housewives,” “Grey’s
Anatomy,” “The West Wing,” Star Trek:
Enterprise,” “CSI” and “ER.”
“Once the script was ready,” Clar continued, “I sent it to a casting director a
friend had recommended. At first, Christine (Sheaks, the casting director) said
she was too busy—a polite way of saying
‘not interested,’ but after I pestered her to
read the script, she hopped on board very
enthusiastically. She was able to deal with
Steven’s and Emmet’s respective agents to
get the script to the actors. They both said
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‘yes’, which blew
cinated by it. I accepted on the spot and
me away.”
immediately started figuring out how to
Clar began his
put myself up,” he added.
filmmaking career
While fulfilling his duties, he got an
at Ohio University
insiders view of shooting a major mo(OU), where he
tion picture. “As location assistant … I
graduated with a
helped close down streets on which they
BFA in film prowere shooting. I managed extras, put up
duction in 2008.
signs, distributed checks to businesses we
Clar explained,
closed down during shooting days, went
“The problem was
on location scouts with the director and
that I was one of
other staff to find suitable places to shoot
the few at OU who
and park all the equipment,”Clar said.
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As to whether “Cigar Man” will have an
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lywood. OU was Revere High School graduate Evan Clar (r) sits with actor M.
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Emmet Walsh, who appeared in Clar’s short film “Cigar Man.”
[and] is primarily
film festivals.” Hometown fans of this
an independent film-minded school.”
fast-rising filmmaker can only hope that
spot because the location manager noticed
As a result he, “interned in L.A. all my
the Cleveland International Film Festival
the word ‘simultaneity’ in one of the job
summers while at OU. Being isolated in
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descriptions on my resume and was fasrural Ohio wasn’t going to get me anywhere, so I headed to L.A. in the summer
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of 2004 to work for a talent agency and
two production companies—three internships in one summer,” he said.
In 2006, on an OU-sponsored trip
to the Austin Film Festival, he made a
contact “who happened to be a friend
of someone” at DreamWorks Studios
in L.A. This resulted in a DreamWorks
internship he describes as a “dream come
true” because, “My idol at the time was
Steven Spielberg, so it was HUGE that I
got to work at his company.” A Stuber
Productions at Universal Studios internship followed in the summer of 2007.
After graduating from Ohio University,
Clar was “struggling to survive in L.A.
without a job,” when he found out about
a opportunity to be a location assistant
for the movie “The Dark Knight Rises.”
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Bath residents are the driving force behind assisted living project
by Kristen Ashby
After more than five years of planning, Legacy Senior Care Group LLC
broke ground on a new assisted living
facility at the corner of Brecksville and
Everett roads in Richfield. Named the
“Renaissance of Richfield,” the assisted
living center will offer 24-hour nursing
supervision and care.
Expected to open next summer, the
project came about through the efforts
of longtime friends and Bath residents,
developer John Troike, and builder Mark
Hemminger. Both are Revere alums who
live within a few miles of the future assisted living community.
“A lot of things had to come together
to make this happen,” said Troike. “We
felt there was not enough capacity in the
Bath/Richfield area for senior living, and
we thought this would be great for our
community.”
Initially proposed in April 2009, the
project was delayed because of financing issues related to the tumultuous
economy.
“It’s a significant amount of money,
and banks just were not willing to lend
to us the last four years because of strict
financing guidelines,” Troike said.
Assisted-living project under way
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a new assisted-living facility at the corner of Brecksville and Everett roads. Hemminger
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Additionally, Troike had to request an
amendment to the village’s zoning code
that would allow assisted living facilities to be included as a conditional use
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With zoning issues resolved and financing secured from a new lender, Legacy
is starting construction on the nearly
50,000-square-foot facility.
“We’ll have nursing staff on site 24/7,
so we’ll be able to provide mild, moderate, and even end-of-life levels of care,”
Troike said.
The 72-room facility will feature a
separate memory care wing designed to
meet the needs of people with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
“I think people will see this going up,
and it will hopefully spur more economic
development right there,” Troike said. “It
could be the impetus for future redevelopment in that whole corridor.”
Once the project is complete, Troike
will continue to oversee the facility’s
operations, with Hemminger the builder
on record.
In the meantime, “It’s a dream come
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Local beekeeper works to develop hardy, pest-resistant breed
by Kathleen Steele Gaivin
The North American honeybee population is steadily declining. This could have
devastating effects on the continent’s food
supply, because honeybees are responsible
for about one-third of the food on the
market, according to Floyd Ostrowski,
amateur beekeeper and president of the
Bath-Richfield Kiwanis Club.
Ostrowski, vice president of operations
at candlemaker A.I. Root Co., is working with other beekeepers to breed hardy
bees that can withstand the Midwest’s
cruel winters and fend off pests such as
the varroa mite. The varroa mite attacks
both adult bees and developing honeybee
larvae.
“This mite has been devastating to
queens [bees] in this area,” said Ostrowski,
a member of Medina County Beekeepers
Association.
To combat the problem, he said, local
beekeepers have been obtaining Russian
honeybees from a supplier in the United
States. The Russian bees are resistant to
the varroa mite, so the beekeepers hope
to breed them with local queen bees to
produce a new breed of mite-resistant
queen bees.
“We’re just getting started with this,”
Ostrowski said.
He said there are 10 Russian beehives
in Medina from which local beekeepers
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“We belong to the Buckeye Queen
Producers Cooperative sponsored by
Ohio State [University],” he said. “We
get queens from Purdue University, Ohio
State University and the [U.S. Department of Agriculture] in Louisiana. They
assist us in promoting locally grown bees
[by bringing] some of their DNA into the
area to improve the quality of the bees.”
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Beekeeper continued
He said he raises the bees in the park to
keep them away from harmful chemicals.
Ostrowski keeps the bees in nucs (short
for nuclear hive) over the winter. Bees
cluster tightly in the winter. Keeping
their heads facing inward, they flap their
wings to keep warm. The cluster pulls
closer together during extreme cold and
loosens during warmer temperatures.
They eat honey from the hive. During
warmer spells, the entire cluster will
move to a fresh honey store within the
hive. They risk starvation during long
spells of extreme cold, when the tightened cluster may be unable to move
to a fresh food source even if it is just
inches away.
Ostrowski said he leaves enough honey
in the hives to last the bees through the
winter, and he does not check on them
until mid-April. At that time, he may
leave supplemental honey.
“The queen’s health determines the
health of the hive,” he said.
Ostrowski’s wife, Nora, sells honey,
soaps and lotions locally at farmers
markets (at the recent Fall Fest at Eastwood Preserve) and is developing a retail
website, queenflorahoney.com.
Surprisingly, Ostrowski’s passion for
honeybees comes from not from his
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September 2014-Responsibility
First Grade: Tyler Frate, Alexis Steele,
Savannah Evans, Kerrigan Stanoch, Tori
Parish, Andrea Calderon-Rojo, Ava Cohen, Azra Zook and Caroline Wilson.
Second Grade: Evey Bailor, Jaiden
Kamp, Perry Reidl, Saumya Mahajan, Ava
Vasquez, Norah Brownlee, Lou Naska,
Kallie Raubenolt and Rachel Thomas.
Bath School
Third Grade: Katie Nowakowski,
Giselle Lorenzo, Mia Dalessandro, Bella
George, Liam Newman, Jeffrey Boyle,
Ben Feudner and Clarissa Bodjanac.
Fourth Grade: Laila Bennett. Laila
Bennett is a sweet and kind young lady
who is very deserving of being selected
Student of the Month. Laila is a very
hard worker, always tries her best, and is
a bright student. Not only is Laila great
in the classroom, she is also active in
extracurricular activities such as cheerleading and basketball. Laila always has
a smile on her face and is willing to drop
whatever she is doing to help out a classmate in need. She is friendly to everyone
and is always considerate of others.
Fifth Grade: Nolan Williams. Nolan is
a hard-working and dedicated student.
He comes to classes prepared and participates in our discussions. I can always
count on him to have a good thought
to share with others. Nolan is also very
busy outside of school. He plays soccer,
baseball and basketball. He often stays
in at recess to complete homework for
the evening when he has games and
practices. This proactive behavior is a
great example for others, and he makes
sure his work is always done. He is also
a leader in the classroom by demonstrating good classroom behavior and making
good choices. ∞
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Revere participating in Ohio National
PTA Reflections program
The Revere School District PTAs are
participating in the Ohio/National PTA
Reflections Program, designed to recognize students’ (grades K-12) endeavors in
literature, musical composition, photography, visual arts, dance choreography and
film/video production. The year’s theme
is “the world would be a better place if
….” Only new pieces of work inspired
by the theme are acceptable. Each entry
must be the effort of one student only.
Students can develop an entry in or outside of school and can submit as many
entries in as many of the six categories as
they like. There are specific rules for each
category which, along with an official
entry form, are available online at www.
revereschools.org, or by contacting the
individual building chairpersons below.
Deadline is Friday, Dec. 5.
Entries will be judged by the Revere
Council of PTAs on artistic merit/creativ-
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the April Revere School Board meeting
for a recognition ceremony. Winners at
the Ohio PTA level (who will also receive
special recognition through Ohio PTA)
will advance to the National PTA for
final judging. There will also be a district
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victim at the girls cross country pie-throwing booth.
Revere PTSA Fall Extravaganza benefits
high school organizations, teams
D
espite some chilly temperatures, the Revere PTSA Fall Extravaganza got a warm
reception. According to chairperson Karen Smik, hundreds of people attended
the Sept. 22 fall carnival. Held at Revere High School, it is the only PTSA fundraiser
outside of the annual dues collection.
“While it raises funds for the PTSA,
it also benefits about 20 high school
groups,” said Smik. “Organizations or
sports teams pay a $10 fee to sell their
items at the event and then they keep all
the proceeds.
“Our school groups were complemented by local organizations like the Richfield
library and Laser Quest.”
Smik, who has been involved with the
fall extravaganza for close to a decade
said although this was the first year of
colder weather, the crowds seemed to be
at normal levels. ∞
At right, Paul (l) and Carl Selig try their
luck at a fishing game sponsored by the
Richfield Library.
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R10 (B56) REVERE PTSA FALL EXTRAVAGANZA BENEFITS HIGH SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONS, TEAMS
Parents of Revere football players helped raise funds at the Revere
PTSA Fall Extravaganza. Pictured are (l-r) Lara Perkins, Lori
Head, Lisa Patena, Karen Hughes and Elaine Bergh.
R12, B58 REVERE PTSA FALL EXTRAVAGANZA
BENEFITS HIGH SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONS,
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Young Chance Parker, with his father, Colden, and mother, Jodi,
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SCHOOLS/EDUCATION
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The Century Homes of Bath
Milton Pratt 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 with references
from interviews with Elaine Grissom and
Torre Grissom.
Milton Pratt was born in 1799 in
Massachusetts. He moved to New York
by 1830 and to Ohio by 1840. The
1840 census shows him in Wadsworth.
By 1846, he had purchased 40 acres
of land in Lot 41 in Bath. Milton and
Susan Pratt built this century home
circa 1850. The 1850 census shows
Milton (50) and Susan (52) Pratt living in Bath. Their daughter, Lucy Ann
Pratt, married Stephen Chancy Baird
and lived in New York in 1850. The
1852 tax record showed that Milton
Pratt owned 45 acres in Lot 41; the
house was valued at $250 and the barn
at $110. The original 1½ story part of
this house was 27’x30’. This was an
average size house of that era, with a
relatively small farm. This makes sense
considering the Pratts were in their 50s
at the time.
By the 1860 census, Milton and Susan
Pratt have 10-year-old Milton P. Huston living with them. Lucinda Huston
was mentioned in Milton Pratt’s will,
but their relationship was not defined.
Milton P. Huston was her son, and
possibly related to the Pratts. In 1863,
there was a transfer of property where
Joseph Vankirk (Bath Country Journal,
January 2013) bought out Mordacai
Huston (Lucinda’s husband) and the
balance of the William Salisbury estate
(Bath Country Journal, January 2008)
of Lot 42 in Bath. These families may
have been good neighbors and friends,
or may have been related. Susan Pratt
died in the 1860s, and Milton married
his neighbor Polly Danderson Triffett
The Bath Country Journal, November 2014
in 1868. The
1870 cen s u s
shows Milton
(71) and Polly
(59) Pratt and
Sarah Triffett
( 8 5 ) , Po l l y’s
mother-inlaw from her
marriage to
James Triffett.
Chancy and
Lucy Baird
(Milton an d B01 CENTURY
Susan Pratt’s HOMES OF BATH
d a u g h t e r ) In 1880, Nelson Wagar
l i v e d n e x t owned the Milton Pratt
d o o r t o t h e home and 45 acres of
Pratts in 1870. land around the home.
Milton Pratt
died June 21, 1873. He is still listed as
the owner of this property in the 1874
atlas of Bath.
The 1880 tax record shows that Nelson W. Wagar owned this home and 45
acres. Nelson Wagar lived in Bath with
the Miller family in 1860 as a farm laborer. In 1865, he enlisted in Company
D of the Ohio 198th Infantry to serve
in the Civil War. His parents, Elias
and Phebe Wagar purchased land in
Bath in 1868. The 1870 census shows
Nelson Wagar, a 28-year-old teacher,
living with his family. In 1871, he
married Clara Porter, the daughter of
James and Lavinia Schumaker Porter.
The Porter farm was near the Wagar
farm. Nelson and Clara Wagar bought
this home early in their marriage.
The 1880 census shows the Wagars in
Doylestown in Wayne County. Nelson
was a clergyman, and likely moved to
Doylestown for work. Their Bath farm
may have been managed by family or
leased. They had two sons: Vernon and
Homer. By the 1900 census they had
moved back to Bath to this home and
their son Homer was living with them.
The 1910 tax records show that N.W.
Wagar owned these 45 acres, with 34
acres plow land, 8 acres pasture, and 3
acres occupied by fair buildings. Nelson
Wagar died April 9, 1911, and is buried
in Bath Center Cemetery. By 1920,
Clara Wagar was living in Wooster with
her son Vernon and his family. Homer
Wagar, the youngest son of Nelson and
Clara, remained in Bath. He married
Harriet Jane “Janie” Shaw in 1902.
Janie Shaw was the daughter of William
and Harriet Boltz Shaw and the granddaughter of Sylvester and Harriet Shaw
(Bath Country Journal, April 2014).
Homer and Janie Wagar lived in Bath
in 1910 and 1920, but since no specific
addresses were used in rural areas for
the census, it’s difficult to say if Homer
and Janie remained on this farm after
Nelson Wagar’s death. They eventually
moved to Cuyahoga Falls.
The next owner of this century home
were Freeman and Mary Orme. They
moved to Akron before 1920 from
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The Milton and
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century home was
built c. 1850 and
valued at $250 in
1852.
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1931 and sold it in 1938. The name of
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Summit County documents. They built
a 28 x 22 ft. addition. In the 1950s that
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In 1959, Alexander and Hazel Lepasky
purchased this century home. The Lepaskys moved to Bath from Northampton,
where they raised their family and grew
flowers for landscaping. The Lepaskys
maintained the small farm, growing
sunflowers, strawberries, gooseberries,
raspberries, and currants. They also kept
honeybees. When the barn was too deteriorated to salvage, it was torn down.
Alexander Lepasky built a detached
garage to replace the barn in 1977. The
small apartment was useful when nursing assistance was needed in their later
years. Hazel Lepasky died in 1965, and
Alexander lived alone in this home for
many more years. His daughters lived in
the area and his grandchildren often spent
time at the farm. Alexander Lepasky died
in 1990 at the age of 94.
Bath Reserve Estates was developed beginning in 1987. Forty acres of this farm
were developed for residential use. This
property is now 5.38 acres on Lot 1 of Bath
Reserve Estates. This is another example of
preserving the original farmhouse when
farmland is developed. This 1 ½ story,
bungalow-style home has low archways
and knotty pine woodwork. The wide
plank floors are likely original to the home.
Elaine (Lepasky) and James Grissom
bought her father’s home in 1990. Although Elaine was married when her
parents bought this home, she has fond
memories of this century home and of
Bath Township. Alexander Lepasky restored and remodeled the old houses in
which they lived, and this was no exception. Early in her married life, Elaine was
a teacher at Eastview (now Revere Middle
School) and has fond memories of her
students. Their son reminisced about
many summers spent on his granddad’s
farm. They purchased this century home
to preserve it and the memories it holds.
The current tenant in the home appreciates the historic charm and beauty of
century structures. ∞
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CHURCHES
Bath UCC hosts County Fair and Fall Festival
The Bath United Church of Christ held
its County Fair and Fall Festival on Oct.
10 and 11. The free festival featured a
country fair of crafts made by the Crafty
Ladies, a book sale, bake shop, a 60-plus
item silent auction and offerings from 10
artisan vendors. Stow chain saw artist Joe
Frohnapfel provided woodcarving, and
children enjoyed a bounce house and
crafts. Church members provided lunch
both days and a ham dinner on Friday.
Fair Chair Debbie Bock commented, “the
fair was very successful, many guests came
from all around the area.” ∞
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Mary Clark from Copley lent her creative
floral talents to the floral booth at the fair.
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A piece of wood and a good chainsaw
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There are many factors that contribute to aging skin,
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What causes wrinkles and
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Exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UV)
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GARDENS/OUTDOORS
Forcing winter bulbs
Earlier, we described the life cycle of bulbs – rest, grow, bloom,
rejuvenate, repeat. To “force” bulbs to bloom in winter (their
usual resting time), you need to imitate their natural cycle. It’s
a little bit of work, but having fresh flowers inside when there’s
sleet and snow outside can be well worth the trouble.
Choosing bulbs to force
Some bulbs are actually marked as “good for forcing,” including
tulips, hyacinths, crocus, and daffodils. According to the Ortho
guide noted below, a 6-inch pot holds “3 hyacinths, 6 daffodils or
tulips, and 15 crocus. When selecting your pot, be sure that there
is at least an inch of dirt between your bulb and the bottom, and
remember that clay pots dry out faster than plastic.
You’ll need very good drainage, to keep the soil damp but not
soggy. Buy soil specifically for forcing or mix your regular soil with
sand or peat or both. Place the inch of soil in the pot, with bulbs
on top. Don’t press the bulbs down. Gently add soil and water.
Resting your bulbs
After planting, move them to a cool location (35 to 50 degrees
F). An unheated garage or basement will work. You can start the
cooling process anytime from September through November.
Check them weekly and keep them moist, but don’t allow them
to freeze. Dormancy periods vary, but expect 10-16 weeks before
you see green shoots. Once they begin to grow, move them into a
warm area with direct sunlight. Turn the pots regularly to give all
sides the same amount of light. Keep watering, but don’t worry
about fertilizing; forced bulbs rarely bloom again if saved. Once
the bulbs are flowering, consider moving them out of direct sunlight to prolong the blooms and keep their colors bright.
Sources: American Horticultural Society’s A to Z Encyclopedia of
Garden Plants, Ortho’s Complete Guide to Successful Gardening.
This article was provided by the Bath Gamma Garden Club as
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Career and technical education provides students with
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In a technologically-advanced society, all too often,
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College preparation. The days are long over of students
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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 the Richfield Days Inn & Suites,
4742 Brecksville Rd., phone: 567-703-7232.
Pastors Tom & Ginger Martin, Sunday Service
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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,
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Society (ACS). The restaurant has sponsored ACS for five years.
Musketeers Bar & Grill is located at 3027
Brecksville Rd., Richfield. ∞
Adult Catholic Education
“From Synagogue to Church: The Journey of the First Christians”Hudson
is Saturday,
Ad---->
Nov.15, 8:45 a.m. -1p.m. at St. Basil Church,
8700 Brecksville Rd. Brecksville. Dr. Sheila
McGinn, theology professor and department chair at John Carroll University, is
the program presenter. $5 tickets, which
include brunch, must be purchased in advance. Tickets can be purchased from ACE
representatives or by calling Sister Judith
at 440-526-1686. ∞
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Citizens for Bath Seniors
Citizens for Bath Seniors will present
Kathleen Calby at 1:15 p.m. on Tuesday,
Nov. 11 at Bath Church, 3980 W. Bath Rd.
Calby, founder of Re-Sounding Joy, will
present a “musical massage” by playing
gem crystal singing bowls, tuning forks,
and 300-year-old Tibetan bowls.
On Tuesday, Nov. 25, we will travel to the
John S. Knight Center to see the holiday
tree festival and go to Greystone Hall for
lunch. Reservations are required.
On Oct. 9, we traveled to the Myrddin
Winery near Lake Milton for a delicious
lunch and a mystery. Who killed Malcolm
Melee, owner of Melee Winery? The eight
suspects were played by our members.
Our “Souper” Bingo on Oct. 14 was
great. Everyone enjoyed the bingo and
appreciated the prizes, donated by area
businesses.
Other activities for Bath area seniors
include: bridge every Thursday from 12:303:30 p.m., call Billee at 330-608-2406; Men’s
Breakfast Club, first Monday of the month
at 8:30 a.m., call Bob at 330-668-1115;
X Citizens for Bath
Seniors (clubs)
PROOF
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Armed and ready for kitchen battle are
Bath senior volunteers (l to r) Dot Kiefer,
Pat McRowe, Jean Lamont, Pat Fulton,
Pat Hopper and Nancy Peel.
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CLUBS AND CHURCHES
Bath Good Time Club
The Bath Good Time Club meeting is Nov.
18, 12 p.m., at the Ghent Christian Church,
4200 Granger Rd., Bath. A roast beef dinner
catered by Ivan’s will be served for $10 per
person. The Mick and Rick Band will provide rock and soul music. All are welcome.
For reservations, call Marilyn Woodling
at 234-678-8619.∞
Widows & Widowers
Under Age 50
Widows & Widowers Under Age 50 is a
social support group for widows and widowers in their 20s, 30s and 40s. The group
meets at 6 p.m. the second Wednesday of
each month at the Spaghetti Warehouse,
510 S. Main St., Akron. For information, call
330-715-5691. ∞
Advertisers Inside this Issue
Allstate Chris Pike Agency.................................... 30
Aqua Clear.......................................................... 41
ARP Heating & Air............................................. 53
Avenues of Counseling.......................................... 51
Bako Landscaping................................................ 47
Bath Business Association............................... 28, 29
Bath Church........................................................ 38
Blum, Michael A. DDS........................................ 16
Bombay Grill....................................................... 43
Brecksville Dermatology....................................... 50
Broadview Heating.............................................. 37
Catavolos Funeral Home...................................... 36
City of Medina....................................................... 1
Colonial Pharmacy.............................................. 31
Crown Granite and Marble................................. 48
Cuyahoga Valley Career Center............................ 51
Cuyahoga Valley Technical Support LLC............... 42
Demas, Coleen DDS............................................ 31
Depew Drilling.................................................... 54
Don Drumm....................................................... 27
Donzell’s Garden Center........................................ 5
Edward Jones - Jennifer Malta AAMS.................. 46
Elite Designer Homes........................................... 33
Equity Painting................................................... 20
Exit 11 Truck & Tire Service, Inc......................... 31
Firehouse Cleaners .............................................. 44
Gallery of Framing.............................................. 22
Garth Andrews Company..................................... 48
Howard Hanna/Fairlawn.................................. 8, 9
Howard Hanna/Fairlawn agents.......................... 45
Hudson’s Restaurant............................................. 15
Jones & Wenner Insurance...................................... 6
Keller Williams/Schrank...............Inside Back Cover
Ladies First Fitness............................................... 16
Larsen Lumber & Supply Co.................................. 7
Lisco Heating & Cooling...................................... 10
Lovely Somethings................................................ 21
Metro Parks Serving Summit Co.......................... 17
Michael’s Workshop, Inc....................................... 53
MOD - Matter of Design..................................... 39
New Era Benefits Consulting, LTD....................... 49
North Coast Jet Clean Collision Center................. 25
Olde Stark Antique Show..................................... 38
Pierogies of Cleveland.......................................... 25
Pine Tree Barn..................................................... 26
Precocious Dandelion........................................... 49
Quick Clean Mobile Grooming, Inc...................... 38
Randy’s Pump Service........................................... 14
RE/MAX Crossroads............................................. 18
Ready Ride.......................................................... 42
Richfield Coin & Collectibles................................ 34
Riverview House.................................................. 43
ScripType Publishing............................................ 34
Smith Bros........................................................... 35
South Suburban Montessori School....................... 41
Spa at Yellowcreek................................................ 24
State Farm/MacDonald....................................... 32
Stouffer Realty.............................Inside Front Cover
Studio Move........................................................ 21
Suncrest Gardens................................................. 23
Super Sweep Chimneys......................................... 39
Temple Israel Sisterhood....................................... 42
The Bird Store and More.........................Back Cover
Tim’s Turkeys....................................................... 13
True Wealth Design.............................................. 52
Valley Animal Hospital........................................ 40
Vaughn & Co................................................. 11, 20
Village at St. Edward........................................... 12
Village Auto Body................................................ 46
Welton’s............................................................... 19
Wheatley Auto Service.......................................... 56
Yoga Bliss............................................................... 4
DEPEW DRILLING
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NEW & REBUILT
World War II Korean War
roundtable
At the Nov. 20 meeting Gene Kiefer
will talk about the Doolittle raid and the
Japan bombing on April 18,1942, that
used B25’s launched from the aircraft
carrier Hornet.
There will not be a December meeting.
Email addresses: If you would like
to receive meeting notices via email,
contact Dean Smith (330-835-9895) or
Ed Bollinger (330-836-6272) or [email protected]. If you change your
email address contact Ed.
Videotapes of past presentations are
available from Dick Sutherland at 330666-5954. ∞
Cuyahoga Valley
Genealogy Society
Cuyahoga Valley Genealogy Society
will hold its monthly meeting at 7:30
p.m., Monday, Nov. 3. Members and interested public are invited to attend in
the Willow Room at the Independence
Civic Center, 6363 Selig Blvd.
Joe Monsman of the Hudson Genealogical Society will present “Slovak and
Hungrian Research Strategies” at the
November meeting. His presentation will
give information on how to use knowledge of ancestral villages to research
church baptism and marriage records
before 1895. Coffee and refreshments
will be served. For additional information, call President Mary Boehnlein at
440-736-7180. ∞
The Heartbeats
The Heartbeats jump rope team is taking registration for December/January
classes for beginning, intermediate and
advanced jumpers. The five-week class
session is Friday afternoons from 5-6:30
p.m., at Pinnacle Sports, 313 Medina Rd.,
Medina. For more information, contact
the Heartbeats coach, Pam Evans, at 440572-3292, or [email protected]
or visit www.theheartbeats.org. ∞
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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
HANDYMAN SERVICE
THE HANDYMAN JOSHUA KASTELIC
Need a hand? Call The Handyman!
Bath resident. 15+ years experience.
Honest, Quality, On-Time.
330-840-4351 [email protected]
BUCKEYE SURFACE MAINTENANCE
Asphalt, seal coating, crack filling,
line striping. Parking lots/driveways.
Licensed, Bonded, Insured. Angie's List.
Free estimate 216-328-1322
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
BANKRUPTCY
NE OHIO BANKRUPTCY ASSOCIATES
Stop garnish/disconnect
Bankruptcy $895 atty fee
$295 down to file petition
Free Consult, 330-499-1965
HOME IMPROVEMENT
CORNWELL REMODELING
Kitchens, baths, additions, basements,
carpentry, windows, doors and painting.
More than 20 years experience. Free estimates.
Mike, 330-819-4942
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
INVESTMENT
AXA ADVISORS
James Orwig, Financial Consultant
3700 Embassy Parkway, Suite 330
330-664-1805330-618-2285
[email protected]
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
KITCHEN & BATH SHOWROOMS
FREEDOM DESIGN KITCHEN & BATH
2483 Front St. Cuyahoga Falls • 330-929-1705
4944 NEO Parkway, Garfield • 216-587-7010
11683 Royalton Rd, N. Royalton • 440-877-9464
www.freedomdesignllc.com
COUNSELING
AVENUES OF COUNSELING AND MEDIATION, LLC
Counseling for all ages in Medina and Bath.
Compassionate and experienced clinicians.
Trained in a variety of Mental Health concerns.
www.avenuesofcounseling.com 330-723-7977
LANDSCAPING
GRAF’S LANDSCAPE & DESIGN
From imagination through installation,
we help you design and plant a landscape
to match your lifestyle.
Call Tom or Craig
330-836-2727
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
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
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
EXCAVATING AND GRADING
OLIVO EXCAVATING COMPANY
All types excavating.
Septic systems, grading, waterproofing,
pool removal, barns, riding pads
330-666-7127 or 330-351-5370
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
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MASONRY
NEAL KILBANE MASONRY
Brick, block & stonework. New & repairs.
Residential & commerical. Waterproofing,
fireplaces, chimneys & chimney repairs.
Neal Kilbane 330-665-4323
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 330-724-9544 or 330-322-3237.
FAIRLAWN SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Quality education. Convenient location.
Music instruction for all instruments for all ages.
Call now to schedule a free lesson.
330-576-6527
PAINTING
R. MARTIN PAINTING & FAUX FINISHING
Wallpaper removal, drywall repair.
Free estimates.
All nonsmoking crew.
[email protected], 330-836-0475
PHARMACY
COLONIAL PHARMACY
Full ServiceHome Health Care
(Next to Ken Stewart’s Lodge)
330-666-3569, 1-800-232-DRUG
PLUMBING
SWAN PLUMBING
“The most trusted name in complete plumbing service.”
OH#17005
330-659-6233 or 1-800-686-5658
BARTU PLUMBING
Repairs, Remodeling, Drain Cleaning,
Hot Water Tanks. Residential/Commercial.
Licensed and Insured, OH Lic. #19447.
330-659-3678 or 440-669-3197
SERDINAK PLUMBING
Semi-retired licensed plumber. 30 yrs exp.
Same day hot water tank installations.
OH #16094. 330-760-9022 or 330-929-1957
PRINTING/GRAPHIC DESIGN
SCRIPTYPE PUBLISHING
One-stop shop for all of your publishing and printing needs:
brochures, directories, flyers, magazines, newspapers,
post cards, presentation folders, programs, reports,
addressing etc. 330-659-0303
RESTORATION
AUTOMOTIVE RESTORATION & FABRICATIONS
Certified Journeymen.
730 W. Portage Trail Ext. Suite B10
Akron, 216-339-7117
[email protected]
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
Featuring full line of Aveda all-natural products
869 N. Cleveland-Massillon Road 330-666-4661
SNOW PLOWING
MAINTENANCE MASTERS SNOW PLOWING
24-hour commercial & residential service
Sidewalk services & salting available
7 trucks - reliable - local - insured
www.M-Masters.com. 330-715-1322
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, Math, Physics, Chemistry
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
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Call 330-659-0303
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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: Wall mirror, shell Chippendale 26"x42",
antique gold finish with plain mirror, 5200 AG
GARRMC 9734, $100. 440-526-4309.
For Sale: Professionally cleaned, good condition, 2ft.11"x4ft.11" Kayseri silk rug, appraised
$950, sell $450. 2ft.9"x8ft.10" Tabriz wool rug,
appraised $1,500, sell $900. 440-526-4309.
For Sale: Antique sewing machine, Westinghouse
Free Style #577800, asking $100, OBO. Not sure
how old. 440-526-9123.
Wanted: Cash paid for unwanted vehicles, etc.
Call: 440-654-8329.
For Sale: Motorcycle/utility trailer w/15" tires, bed
50"x7ft., $350. Two steamer trunks, 40"x23"x25",
$50. Minolta SRT102 camera body, make offer.
440-526-5363.
For Sale: Cub Cadet snow plow blade, $75.
Amana refrigerator, $200. Computer desk, $20.
Zenith TV, $20. 5-gallon aquarium complete, $15.
440-526-6561.
For Sale: 2010 H.H.R., red, one owner, nonsmoker, less than 45,000 miles, excellent condition, $11,500. Call David: 216-789-9910 after
4 p.m.
For Sale: Everett Covered Bridge by Roy Pugh,
superintendent Bath schools, painted 1964.
Owner wants it to stay in community. $250. 330256-0086.
For Sale: GBC Velobind manual desk-top office
binding machine, some supplies, $75. 330-6593303, evenings.
For Sale: This End Up twin bed w/3 drawer storage unit dresser w/mirror, bookcase and bureau,
$550. 330-352-0468.
For Sale: Fully complete, working, 5 or 6 selection soda vending machine for cash or consider
mini-bike trade. Call Ron: 440-736-7344.
For Sale: 1960s sturdy metal office desk, 7 drawers with 2 slide-out slabs on left and right, $125.
Call Ron: 440-736-7344.
For Sale: The Hamilton Porcelain Dolls in original boxes, $25 each. Bell collection: 12 Norman
Rockwell w/certificate of registration, $100. Paula:
440-552-6927.
For Sale: Art, original paintings, signed and
numbered, S. Francis and Marc Chagall. Paula:
440-552-6927.
For Sale: Bed...spoon art...$350. Full oak wooden
headboard/footboard with side rails; some say it's
an antique. Paula: 440-552-6927.
For Sale: Mary Francis collection, two purses,
new, $100. Pink leather w/gems; other is lime
tweed w/pearls and plum feathers. Paula: 440552-6927.
For Sale: Solid maple kids twin loft bed with
slide, play/storage area underneath, $200 ,OBO.
Photos available. Call: 330-659-6851.
Free: Horse manure, will deliver free, 3 yard
minimum. 440-773-9451.
For Sale: Pella entry door, fiberglass, RH,
$350. Steel door, 9-panel glass, LH, $135. Both
36"x80", new. Call: 216-280-8420.
For Sale: Frigidaire electric range w/smooth
cook-top, $175. Frigidaire heavy-duty electric
washer and dryer, $300 pr. Very good condition.
567-224-8566.
For Sale: Pfaff Creative Sensation sewing machine, original equipment, excellent condition,
over 650 stiches, IDT; no embroidery unit, $2,800.
440-582-5982.
For Sale: Lee designer jeans, size 12-14, pink,
purple, light blue, navy, 1980s, one owner, hardly
worn, very nice, $10 each. 330-659-9579.
For Sale: Antique white dining room set, 6 chairs,
table with 2 leaves, mirrored lit china cabinet and
storage area, $1,500. 440-526-7388.
For Sale: Pool table, reg. size slate top, billiard
light, heavy vinyl cover, amish oak cue stand,
VGC, $500. 330-659-4624.
For Sale: Snow blower, 26" SP, $25. Aquarium,
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30-gallons with cabinet and canopy, $250. Heavy
duty hydraulic jack, $250. 440-237-8823.
For Sale: Craftsman radial arm saw w/cabinet,
$250. Kirby vaccum w/attachments, $200. Blazon
spring horse, $75. Emperor grandfather clock,
walnut chain drive, $250. 440-237-8823.
For Sale: Child's roll top desk and chair. Old
school desk. Twin size headboard and footboard.
440-230-2768.
For Sale: Video camera w/accessories. AM/FM
radio/CD player. Hand vaccum, w/attachments.
Fax machine. Dog kennel. 216-534-7662.
For Sale: Oak table, 5ft.x3.5ft. w/4 chairs, 2
leaves and hutch, $450. 440-838-8761.
For Sale: Mid-century modern wood dining
chairs, six, excellent condition, new upholstery,
4 armless, 2 arms, $425. 330-666-3031.
For Sale: HealthRyder Total Body aerobic fitness
bicycle, new, $50. Unused soft back brace, $10.
Unused TENS unit, $15. 440-546-7274.
For Sale: Troy Built snow blower, 24" 208 cc
engine, electric start, 6 forward, 2 reverse, used
two winters, $400. 330-659-4534.
For Sale: 3-dimensional hanging artwork, 8
different pieces, vintage cars, blimp, hot air
balloon, antique fire engine. Can email photos.
330-659-2136.
For Sale: Paddle Boat SeaHawk, fiberglass, 3
person, 7ft.x5ft. with two storage bins and blanket
cover - EC. Can email photos. 330-659-2136.
For Sale: 30" bar stools by Cal-Style Furniture. 6
scrolled black iron frame stools, 4 red vinyl and
2 black vinyl. Can email photos. 330-659-2136.
For Sale: Pool table/ping pong combo with cue
rack, sticks, rack, balls, cleaning brush, chalk,
tennis paddles, net and balls. Can email photos.
330-659-2136.
For Sale: 6 horse aluminum Custom Elite trailer,
interior EC; exterior good condition. Leasing possibility. Can email photos. 330-659-2136.
For Sale: Two matching Ethan Allen maple bookcase/hutch sets, $250. Small maple hutch, $50.
440-746-0830.
For Sale: Stone concrete mixer, drum style,
electric model, 65 CM, new, $1,000 firm. Call
216-440-4887 or 330-278-2722.
Wanted: Watch restorer buying watchmaker's
tools, watch parts, watch books, complete
watches or collections. No quartz watches/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.
Wanted: Toy trains, model railroad enthusiast
interested in purchasing trains for collection. Call:
330-310-1016.
Wanted: Buying old gas pumps - buy, sell, restore. Call Mark: 330-592-4083.
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506 Brentwood Blvd.
COPLEY
$375,000
1649 Four Seasons Drive
BATH
$787,000
4300 Okey Court
GRANGER
$849,900
856 Cricket Circle
BATH
$525,000
4576 Granger Road
BATH
$774,900
7594 Greenthorn Drive
HUDSON
$345,000
1427 Hillandale Drive
BATH
$269,900
1135 Top Of The Hill Road
BATH
$699,000
5943 Penwood Drive
SHARON
$699,500
2257 Jumpers Knoll Drive
SHARON
$1,349,000
The Bath Country Journal, November 2014
866 Kings Cross Drive
WADSWORTH
$255,000
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