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COST $1.50 October 2014 Bath Country Journal Magazine Celebrating 28 34 Years of Serving the Bath Community Community Celebrating A New Fall Classic Steeplechase returns for second year 2014 Interior Design and Remodeling Section Inside! 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 FX: 330-835-9774 FX: 330-896-0688 NEW STE ING LIV L ’ D AD CE PRI 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 STE ING LIV L ’ D AD 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 OR ’L F M COM 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 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 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 MEDINA 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. Call/text Kelly Vrba 330-819-0144 ED IST TL JUS 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 COPLEY $399,900 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 $1,174,000 3520 Longwood Exquisite detail, mats in this 8333s/f, 5BR/5.1BA home. 3.3 AC on cul-de-sac. 2 story stone fpl in grt rm. Heated flrs. Lux kit.1st fl mstr ste w/fp, steam shower. Fin LL w/ 30x24 Theatre, imported leather recliners, 10 ft screen. Calif closets throughout. Crestron integrated systems. Patio/viking grill. Heated gar flr. Close to Clev/Akron. Regran Leedy 330-606-3507 SE LEA 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 NEW 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 BATH 299 N Hametown SHARON TWP $975,000 2060 Woodshire Custom built by Steve Moor in 2006, this 5 BR, 4.5 BA home sits on 2.55 private, wooded acres in desirable Signature of Sharon. First fl master ste w/spacious granite master BA. Fin wlkout LL has bar/kitchenette opens to family rm. Extensive outdoor patios w/ stone fire pit. Alison McIntyre Baranek 330-289-5444 RICHFIELD GLENCAIRN FOREST Phase 10 now open. Bring your own builder. Easy access to 77 and 271! Laura Horning Duryea 330-606-7131 Gary Stouffer 330-835-4900 Exceptionally maintained 4BR/2.5BA “Century Home of Bath”. E xquisite home sits on beautiful 1.3 acs & is recognized on National Register of Historic Places. Unique kit w/gorgeous FP, has updated w/custom cabinets, breakfast bar & built-in pantry. Large LR and DR perfect for family gatherings. 3C gar w/finished 2nd level is perfect add’l space. Susan Herberich 330-701-2758 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 $625,000 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 CE PRI 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 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 walkin 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 Real Estate Sales PreLicensing Classes Hosted by Stouffer Realty at 130 N Miller Road, Fairlawn. Classes held from 5:30-10:00 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. To register, call the Ohio Institute of Real Estate Studies LLC at 1-800-870-0344. Cost is $1,190 if paid in full and registration of all four classes is complete/$1,490 if paid in payments. Interest free financing is available. You may be eligible for a scholarship. Contact Stouffer Realty at (330)835-4900 for details. www.StoufferRealty.com The Bath Country Journal, October 2014 On Our Cover Runners make their way through the course at the Bath Nature Preserve during last year’s Bath Steeplechase 8K. The event returns Oct. 18. See story on page 4. Photo by K. Baldwin. Copyright ©2014 ScripType Publishing Inc. All rights reserved. PUBLISHER/EDITOR Sue Serdinak EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Sue Walton WRITERS Wendy Turrell, Kathy Sidaway, Mary Colarik, Adam Spektor, Ann Duke, Kathie VanDevere, Nancy Hudec, Wendy Hess, Nancy Ivan, Jacqueline Bon, Grace Berry, Dick Jansik, Judy Stringer and Jon Huff GRAPHIC DESIGNER Christine Hahn BATH ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE Erika Milenkovich The Bath Country Journal is a monthly publication mailed free to every home in BathTownship. The deadline for all material is the 15th of each month. Subscriptions for nonresidents are $20 per year and can be sent to the address below. Member of HOW TO REACH US Send all press releases, articles and photos to news@scriptype.com. Photos must be in jpeg format. Please send postal mail to: ScripType Publishing 4300 W. Streetsboro Rd. Richfield OH 44286 Email ads to ads@scriptype.com Email the Bath Advertising Account Representative at emilenkovich@scriptype.com Call us at 330-659-0303 FAX to 844-270-4164 Visit our website www.scriptype.com Send news tips or suggestions to Editor Sue Serdinak at sserdinak@scriptype.com The Bath Country Journal, October 2014 In this Issue 2 ........... Fall into Nature will rev up seasonal fun 2 ........... Barns of Bath features playhouse 3 ........... Ice cream social and road rally serve up fall fun 8 ........... Township won’t get behind Yellow Creek conservancy 11 ........ Schools, community spend train for variety of disasters 20 ........ BVS music project helps students 22 ........ Bath Baseball Park to get playground addition 24 ........ Visitor center takes a new path Interior Design & Remodeling Section 28 ........ Dog agility trainer got start at Sea World INSIDE THIS ISSUE a publication of ScripType Publishing, Inc. 30 ........ Revere grad works as U.N. consultant 34 ........ Revere teams charge into new school year 37 ........ The Century Homes of Bath 40 ........ Autumn surprises in the garden 1 BVS accepting funding requests The Allocations Committee of Bath Volunteers for Service is accepting funding applications from area nonprofit organizations. Requests for an application should be sent to: Amy Bowers, Assistant Treasurer, BVS, P.O. Box 33, Bath, 44210. Or visit bathvolunteersforservice.com and click on the “Contact Us” tab for a link to the allocations request form. Call 330-6668702 or email abowers27@roadrunner. com with questions. All applications must be postmarked no later than Dec. 1. ∞ Trick-or-treat time is set The official time for candy collectors all over the Bath is 5-7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 26. The fire department will be open for trick-or-treaters that evening from 6-8 p.m. Fall into Nature will rev up seasonal fun If it’s October, it is time for the annual Fall Into Nature celebration at the University of Akron Field Station in the Bath Nature Preserve. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, rain or shine. Guests will be treated to many complementary activities, including hayrides, a pumpkin patch, and face and pumpkin painting, courtesy of Bath Volunteers for Service and the Bath Park Board. The University of Akron Field Station will host an open house showcasing its on-site experiments, investigations and projects. Throughout the day, the Akron Ceili Band will play traditional and nontraditional Irish music, and Akron-Summit Library will host a storybook walk. At 11:30 a.m., Clever Pup 101 will conduct a Blessing of the Hounds, followed by the Akron Zoo Animal Encounter. A new Reagle Beagle deck, donated by Lowe’s Hometown Heroes, will be dedicated at 1 p.m. A scarecrowbuilding contest will start at 1:30 p.m., and the Bath Park Board Steeplechase Fun Run will step off at 2 p.m. Complementary apples and bottled water will be available, and Acme Fresh Market will offer sandwiches and other food for purchase. The Bath Park Board will sell apple fritters from the Bake Shop in Ghent and garden mums from Constantine’s Nursery. Cascade Auto Group will provide free personalized dog and cat identification tags. Area youth groups will volunteer their time by assisting at the haywagon loading site, face-painting booth and pumpkin-painting tables. Bath community associations will be on hand with displays and activities. Community groups displaying information and providing activities at press time include Bath Gamma Garden Club, Bath Park Board, Bath Volunteers for Service, Cascade Auto Group, Friends of Yellow Creek, Bath Police and Aluminum Cans for Burned Children. For additional information, visit bathtownship.org or Bath Parks on Facebook, or email eBathParkBoard@gmail.com. ∞ Barns of Bath features playhouse by Nancy Hudec When Bath farmer Ira Underwood built his Everett Road barn in 1886, little did he know that it would someday hold more than hay, farm animals and feed. Underwood’s barn, now the Western Reserve Playhouse, hosted this year’s Barns of Bath open house on Sept. 17. The event, now in its thirteenth year, “encourages people to preserve their historic barns,” said township Trustee Elaina Goodrich. The open house, sponsored by the Heritage Corridors of Bath Committee, the Bath Business Association and township trustees, gave visitors a first-hand look at the historic barn that houses the 100-seat playhouse. The barn has been the theater’s home for over 50 years. “It was really interesting to see the dirt floor and barn stones in the basement and then go upstairs and see all the elaborate costumes used in playhouse performances,” Goodrich said. Playhouse board chairwoman Marie Dusini’s historical presentation was an informative addition to the evening, Goodrich said. ∞ 2 The Bath Country Journal, October 2014 Ice cream social and road rally serve sweet success by Nancy Hudec This year’s Bath Road Rally saw more participants than ever, and that’s sweet news to organizers, who strategically gave them 16 pictures of Bath sites and told them to return with the identifying addresses between 5-5:30 p.m. … After finding the site and writing down the address, they were off to another picture.” This year, two teams correctly located all 16 sites. Albert Macso, his wife, Chrissy, and mom, Lori, got all the sites correct, as did the team of Jean Hockwalt, Sue Hartschuh and Dede Morrison. Winners received gifts of wine, plants and gift certificates. “The real winning was not in the prizes but in the fun and the bragging rights,” Faye quipped. ∞ Mary Colarik contributed to this story. hal e far m & vi l l age Harvest Festival presented by: B08 ICE CREAM SOCIAL STORY TO COME Bath Historical Society members Spencer Freeman, Libby Bauman and Hellen Freeman dish out goodies at the society’s Sept. 7 ice cream social at the Stony Hill School. Photo courtesy of J. Miller Konstand link the event with the Bath Historical Society’s Ice Cream Social. The Sept. 7 ice cream social was at the Stony Hill School, which also served as the start and finish to the road rally. “This is the third year we’ve followed the historical society’s ice cream social and each year we get more participants,” said Nancy Faye, owner of the Bake Shop in Ghent who organized the road rally with Renee Flynn. The duo has been handling the road rally for, “the past few years,” Faye said. “This year we had 12 to 18 cars that took off at 3 p.m.,” she continued. “We Correction The photo in the September Bath Country Journal of the founding and advisory board members of the Bath Community Fund had the names of two people switched. We apologize to Dick Krejci and Dr. Robert Hemphill. The article on the Relay for Life legacy did not mention that Musketeers Restaurant donates a portion of their receipts one Thursday night each month to the American Cancer Society. ∞ The Bath Country Journal, October 2014 October 4-5 & 11-12 Experience the sights, sounds, and tastes of fall at Hale Farm! HALE HARVEST 5K Saturday, October 4 • 9 am $25 per runner, includes admission to Harvest Festival after the race! Pre-registration required: www.ohiochallengeseries.com. Apple butter churning Wagon rides Pumpkin painting Corn maze Farmyard animals Food preservation talks www.halefarm.org 2686 Oak Hill Road, Bath OH (download a map online) (330) 666-3711 Bethel Preschool & Child Care Openings Available! 3852 Everett Road Richfield, Ohio 44286 Preschool Classes Ages 2 1/2 - 5 years old School Age Children Before and after school care Call for more information 330-659-5959 •Busing to and from Hillcrest and Bath •Off street pick up and drop off •Wait inside and stay warm and dry •Available for in-service days, snow days and school breaks Hours 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 3 Bath Steeplechase returns with October date so runners can soak in fall colors by Sue Walton Runners, take your mark! With just a few tweaks from last year’s race, the Bath Steeplechase 8K will return to the Bath Nature Preserve on Saturday, Oct. 18. The October date is one of the changes. Members of the Bath Park Board, which organizes the race along with the Bath Steeplechase Committee, made the change after hearing feedback from some of the 129 participants in last year’s event, which was held in November. Organizers chose October to take advantage of the fall colors in the nature preserve, which is the beneficiary of the fundraising race. The second change is the race’s start time, set for 10 a.m. A 2K Family Fun Run/Walk will follow at 10:05 a.m. Also new are a packet pickup and a course preview from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, at the Bath Community Activity Center, where the race will kick off. What isn’t changing is the racecourse, according to Bath Steeplechase Committee cochair Pam Reitz, who serves with Paula Dubaniewicz. “ The course was well-received by all the runners [last year] and was challenging but not too extreme,” Reitz said in an email. The Bath Steeplechase is a cross-country style race that reflects the eques- A runner during last year’s inaugural Bath Steeplechase 8K crosses trian history of the finish line, which gives a nod to the Bath Nature Preserve’s equest h e 4 0 4 - a c r e trian roots as part of the Firestone property. Photo by K. Baldwin Bath Nature Preserve, organizers said. The rough figureon- and off-trail segments, tunnels and eight course (about 5 miles) includes some paved surfaces. Runners will face RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL FALL SPECIALS (440) 237-1777 www.liscohvac.com • Furnaces • Boilers • Oil Furnaces • Humidifiers • Air Cleaners • Heat Pumps • Air Conditioners 4 Ask About Rebates & Utility Incentives $ 10 OFF WE SERVICE ALL BRANDS OF HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING EMERGENCY SERVICE ASK ABOUT OUR FREE ESTIMATES!! FINANCING AVAILABLE FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED OVER 37 YEARS FURNACE OR AIR CONDITIONING INSTALLATION LICENSED • INSURED • BONDED Coupon must be presented at time of sale. Cannot be combined with other advertised sales. Prior sales excluded. Expires 10-31-14. Coupon must be presented at time of sale. Cannot be combined with other advertised sales. Prior sales excluded. Expires 10-31-14. 100 OFF $ The Bath Country Journal, October 2014 obstacles along the way, including hay bales and low fences and barriers. In the United States, most may think of the steeplechase as a track-and-field event in which runners race around an oval, clearing hurdles and water. The term steeplechase, however, originally referred to the equestrian events originating in Great Britain in which horses and riders would race from town to town, steeple to steeple, hurdling streams and other barriers along the way. The Bath Steeplechase, organizers said, is a combination of events and is most like a European cross-country race. Bath organizers again are partnering with Summit Athletic Running Club (SARC) to provide race services for the event, and Jim Chaney of Run to You Racing returns as race director. Chaney, also executive race director for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Marathon, became involved through is membership with SARC. Chaney said last year that preparing for the steeplechase is similar to readying for a typical 5K. “They’ll be running on grass versus traditional cement, and there are lots of trails The Bath Country Journal, October 2014 through the area that folks are running on all the time,” Chaney said before last year’s event. “It’s really not a specialty type of running. There’s no climbing of walls or any kind of adventure-type racing. And if people feel that they can’t go over the barriers, they’re more than welcome to go around.” A hospitality tent with food and refreshments will greet the runners at the end of the course. The event benefits the Bath Nature Preserve, and organizers plan to purchase a hay wagon with proceeds from this year’s race, according to Reitz. The wagon could be used for educational programs by clubs and schools, she added. “With the proposed boardwalk at Tamarack Bog, this will be a great way to transport groups to the bog area that might otherwise have difficulty getting to the area,” Reitz said. According to Reitz, a hay wagon costs between $6,000 and $7,000. Last year the Steeplechase showed a profit of $3,500 and the committee hopes to double that this year. Scores of volunteers also will work the event, and organizers are still looking for more to help out at water and aid stations, to be guides on the trail and to work parking and registration. Email bathsteeplechase8k@gamil.com for more information. In addition to Reitz, Dubaniewicz and Chaney, Bath Steeplechase Committee members include Carolyn Balogh, Amy Bowers, Jennifer Douglas, Cindy Eitner, Bath Parks Director Alan Garner, Beth Gerberich, John Hathaway, Paul Meyer, Julie Nitzsche, Chuck Reitz, Kathy Sidaway, Township Administrator Vito Sinopoli and Township Trustee Elaina Goodrich. Organizers encourage participants to pre-register at bathsteeplechas8k.com; there is a 400-runner limit. Day-of registration (if the event is not sold out) begins at 8 a.m. Oct. 18. The 8K race costs $30 ($20 for those 18 and younger). The 2K (about 1.2 miles) Family Fun Run/Walk is $10. For the 8K, awards will be given to the top three men and women overall, and the top three in each age division. A ceremony will take place at 11:30 a.m. Visit bathsteeplechase8k.com for more information. ∞ 5 > got mike? and enhance the aesthetic, physical, and biological integrity of the Yellow Creek Watershed through education, No Job is Too Small! monitoring, conservation and restora• Electrical Work Sinopoli • Drywall By Vito tion. • Home Repairs • Painting A group of residents or• Home Additions • Ceramic Tile ganized the Yellow Creek • Bathroom & Kitchen • Decks Remodeling • PaverCreek, Patios a townThe Friends of Yellow Action Committee follow• Carpentry • Siding & Windows ship-sponsored organization, was created ing the May 12 storms that inwww.michaelsworkshop.com 2006 to ensure the preservation and caused extensive damage protection of the Yellow Creek and its in Bath Township. Over Mike Ackermann tributaries. Guided by the strategies set the past several months, Handyman, General Contractor Licensed Electrical Contractor forth in the Yellow Creek #37155 Watershed Accommittee members have Bath tion Plan, created by the Northeast Ohio considered options 330.664.0755 • mike@michaelsworkshop.com Residentto adFour County Regional Planning and dress flooding along YelDevelopment Organization (NEFCO), low Creek. On July 1, the group’s mission is to preserve, protect Bath Township hosted an Township Administrator’s Corner got mike? ---> • No Electrical Repairs JobWork is Too• Home Small! • Home Additions and Remodeling • Electrical Work • Drywall • Bathrooms, Kitchens, Basements • Home Repairs • Painting • Handyman, Home Additions • Ceramic TileContractor General • Bathroom & Kitchen • Decks Licensed Electrical Contractor #37155 Remodeling • Paver Patios • www.michaelsworkshop.com Carpentry • Siding & Windows www.michaelsworkshop.com 330.664.0755 • mike@michaelsworkshop.com Mike Ackermann Bath Resident informational meeting with the Summit County engineer and Summit County council members to discuss available options. The ditch petition process and the creation of a watershed conservancy district were proposed solutions to Yellow Creek issues. The ditch petition process would designate an area for stream maintenance. Through the use of easements, the Summit County engineer would maintain the stream. This would involve an assessment for the work until the scope of work would be satisfied. The conservancy district proposal is Handyman, General Contractor Licensed Electrical Contractor #37155 330.664.0755 • mike@michaelsworkshop.com 6 The Bath Country Journal, October 2014 much broader in scope and would also require delineation of the district area. The Yellow Creek watershed has been proposed as the district and would include an area of roughly 31 square miles. The area includes portions of Bath Township, Granger Township, Copley Township, Sharon Township, Richfield Village, Richfield Township, and the cities of Cuyahoga Falls, Fairlawn, and Akron. The board of trustees maintains that the conservancy district proposal is in the early stages of consideration. It is only one Summit County proposal. Barberton, Norton, and Copley Township, began investigating the creation of the Wolf Creek Watershed Conservancy district in 2012. They have not presented a petition to a conservancy judge for review. These communities examined the issue of flooding, and after obtaining engineering studies, determined that improvements to an area near the southern portion of Copley Township could offer flooding relief. It is not known if the proposed improvements will dramatically minimize flooding. A report prepared for the proposed Wolf Creek Watershed Conservancy district identified a number of areas that could potentially benefit from a conservancy district. A few unknowns need to be addressed to fully evaluate project costs and projected fees. Members of the Yellow Creek Action Committee attended the Aug. 4 board of trustees meeting and inquired if the conservancy district is supported by the board. While the board of trustees is supportive of any initiative designed to improve Bath Township, it is unclear how this proposal benefits the township. Therefore, the larger questions are whether this initiative is in the best interest of the residents of Bath Township, thereby warranting board support, and whether the residents support it. There are 31 square miles of land area in the Yellow Creek watershed, and of those, Bath Township holds 21 square miles. There are 9,617 parcels in the entire watershed. Additionally, the board believes that supporting the idea of a conservancy district would impact eight other communities. Each impacted community would need to approve the conservancy district proposal. With regard to the Wolf Creek Watershed Conservancy district, Akron, The Bath Country Journal, October 2014 Repairing May 12 Storm damage With downed trees and debris cleaned from the north fork of the Yellow Creek, the Summit County Engineer is now completing stream bank stabilization. The stabilization project is on the east side of Cleveland Massillon Road. Photo by N. Hudec Fairlawn, and Bath Township have requested exclusion from the district. Because residents in these communities pay a stormwater fee for storm sewer use, an additional conservancy district assessment would be tantamount to a double fee. There has been no information provided as to the proposed scope and cost of the project. 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Contact us today for a face-to-face appointment to discuss what’s really important: Your goals 7 TOWNSHIP Township won’t get behind Yellow Creek conservancy by Kathy Sidaway Sept. 2 trustees meeting Township Administrator Vito Sinopoli provided an update on the formation of a Yellow Creek Watershed Conservancy. Sinopoli said, “Representatives of the Yellow Creek Action Committee and other residents had been inquiring on the creation of a conservancy district in Bath Township. At this point in time, we are not able to support the conservancy district,” he said. He cited unknown cost issues, support needed from other communities and the fact that the Wolf Creek Watershed Conservancy has yet to be completed, as reasons why “the Board of Trustees encourages the Yellow Creek Action Committee and Friends of Yellow Creek to work together to further investigate this matter.” Trustees approved Resolution 2014-32, entering into an agreement of cooperation between the county and the township for job creation, retention and tax revenue sharing. Sinopoli explained, “Under the Job Preservation and Revenue Sharing Agreement, a tax-sharing structure has been designed allowing communities to share tax revenue under certain situations in which a company chooses to relocate from one particular community to another,” he said. Trustees also approved payment of requisitions and purchase orders totaling $93,382. A planned township window replacement project has been awarded to the Cornice Company with a bid of $48,200. Infrastructure improvements Service Director Caine Collins recommended approval of payment in the amount of $34,751 for concrete work on 20 roadways, as well as approval to advertise for purchase of a 5-ton dump truck (regular replacement), and for hydro-seed equipment. “The machine is ideal for use in our roadside ditch-cleaning operations, where we can efficiently restore long-sloped ditch areas and re-establish grass cover quickly. Don’t Live with Joint Pain Join Ian Gradisar, M.D., Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center joint specialist, as he discusses joint pain treatment options and new surgical techniques for total joint replacement surgery. Thursday, October 23 at 6 p.m. Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center - Montrose 3975 Embassy Parkway, Akron, Lower Level Auditorium Register today! Call (855) 728-4660 or visit crystalclinic.com/jointevent Dr. Ian Gradisar 8 The hydro-seeder can also be used to reseed disturbed areas in our cemeteries and parks,” he added. During August, service department personnel resolved 24 resident service requests, replaced nine drive culverts, completed 830 feet of ditching, mowed township roadsides, and performed roadside edge repair with 104 tons of stone and 30 tons of asphalt. Bath parks Park’s Director/Assistant Service Director Alan Garner said during August there were twenty-one shelter reservations and the fields were playable 93 percent of the time. Playability during the entire baseball/softball season was 81.6 percent with 66 days of rain and 23.51 inches of precipitation. Haying in the Grandview Alley, located near Bridle Trail Marker 16, will occur during September. The annual mowing of Bath Nature Preserve has begun. Construction of the Regal Beagle deck is underway thanks to Lowe’s Hometown Heroes donating material, manpower and tools. Trustees approved Sinopoli’s recommendation to accept and sign an amendment to the Wetlands and Stream Mitigation Agreement with Crowland Ltd. Initially Crowland was to subcontract the work for the boardwalk around the bog. Sinopoli said, “We hope to start construction on the boardwalk in November or December 2014. The original budget amount of $52,548 was allocated for the construction of the boardwalk and work was to be performed by Mr. Balog’s company (Crowland, Ltd.). Due to too many ongoing projects, Balog offered to pay the township to construct the boardwalk,” he said. Sinopoli also said that after reviewing Hudson and the Summit County Metroparks sites that used a galvanized metal frame structure instead of wood, it (metal) appeared to be a better option. The township is obtaining labor quotes for setup of the metal frame structures and installation of the deck boards. “The product is manufactured by Wickcraft Co.,” Sinopoli added. Trustee Elaina Goodrich said Bath Township has had requests for a community garden. “In my research I have found it should have well-drained, flat land with 6-8 hours The Bath Country Journal, October 2014 of sun a day, parking, restroom and benches with shade. It would need to be fenced and have water available. One place that would provide most of those needs is across from the parking area at the Ira Road entrance to the Bath Nature Preserve. We could have 36 plots of 10 by 10 feet available to rent on an annual basis,”Goodrich said. Police Chief Michael McNeeley reported two burglaries in the township during August, “The first burglary was on Aug. 3, at 4837 Medina Rd. This is an unoccupied home for sale. The unknown suspect broke a basement window and stole copper pipe. The second burglary was between Aug. 2225 at 335 Retreat Dr. The unknown suspect entered a house under renovation and stole tools.” Other crimes included twelve thefts, 36 traffic crashes, 55 traffic citations and twenty arrests. Bath fire and Bath police conducted school security training at Old Trail and in the Revere Schools. At Revere more than 300 school staff members participated in eight hours of safety training and CPR certification. Safety plans including classroom lockdown procedures were reviewed. Walt Hower, Bath’s fire chief, reported 136 calls for service during August including one poisoning, two excessive heat and eighteen falls. Fire drills took place in local schools within the first ten days of school, as mandated. Training took place on pump/ hydrant/compressor proficiency, in lake rescue, mass casualty incidents, and emergency medical services. Department members assisted in the search for a missing person in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and with a fire at the Richfield Township service building. Zoning Bill Funk, zoning inspector/administrator issued 18 zoning permits in August: six residential addition, five new residential, five accessory structure and two fence. The appearance review commission heard a request to approve a proposed new monument sign at 91 Springside Dr. for Temple Israel; this was approved by the board of zoning appeals (BZA). BZA also approved a request for a preschool at Ghent Christian Church, and a use variance for a business office at 700 Ghent Rd. Trustee James Nelson thanked the township zoning commission members for their work over the past year on the zoning outline. This zoning resolution amendment will be presented to the board of trustees and the public on Sept. 15. Habitat for Humanity store Rochelle Fisher of Habitat for Humanity (HFH) presented an overview of her organization’s services. While their main business is building homes and offering qualified applicants 30-year, no-interest mortgages to cover cost of materials and construction – they also deconstruct buildings. Their store at 2301 Romig Rd. is openThursday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. HFH will also pickup items that homeowners care to donate. ∞ Collision • Restoration • Mechanical Repairs Moonlight Pools Your Full Service Pool Company! • Liner Replacement • Openings, winterizations and service • Equipment installation, service and repair • Fiberglass resurfacing • Acid wash and painting • Pressure testing and under ground line repair • Installations and full renovations • Fiber optic and specialty lighting • Safety, solar and winter covers • Commercial and residential We can handle all your pool service needs. 330.278.2685 www.moonlightpools.net Join us for Halloween Fun! 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Mostly, these organizations have supported their respective local school districts by raising dollars to offset costs of initiatives beyond the scope of the district. We are pleased to recognize the Revere Schools Foundation and recommend to our community to support this worthwhile organization. The foundation is committed to “enriching educational experiences” for the students in all the schools of the Revere Local School District. It is an independent, nonprofit Still waiting? organization made up of community members serving on a board of directors. The goals of the foundation are to: • Provide academic scholarships for graduating seniors from Revere High School; • Fund teacher grants for creative initiatives to improve teaching and learning; • Provide funding to enhance safety and security in the schools; • Provide funding for technology purchases; • Support future district-wide initiatives; • Establish intern opportunities for Revere High School seniors. The foundation recognized its first scholarship recipient this past spring at the Senior Awards Program and has donated a golf cart to assist our school resource officer. The immediate focus is to raise funds to increase the number of scholarships and to purchase updated access control systems for each of our school buildings. This will have a direct impact on the safety and security in our schools. In an effort to accomplish these goals, the foundation will host its first major fundraiser this fall. Visit revereschools.org/foundation or contact President Jason DiLauro at Jason. Dilauro@RaymondJames.com to make a donation and become a member. ∞ Researching insurance online is fine, but when you’re ready to commit, talk to a real person. Insurance is too important to leave to strangers. A Fairlawn-area agency since 1975, Jones & Wenner has people ready to help you. Home, auto and commercial. 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Lekan also helped Revere obtain grants; some were used for training, enabling the district to hold two training sessions on developing and implementing safety plans and threat assessment; others helped physically improve security in the school buildings. In 2014, new state-dictated school safety directives were issued, meaning more training was not just suggested but required. Consequently, the Safety and Security Committee wanted to provide a major training program that would build upon previous efforts while combining classroom and hands-on teaching to optimize learning. “These types of training exercises ready all of us so if any incidents occur, our response is unified and we will be more effective.” Lt. Joe Davis Planning commenced, with a committee drafted from area safety forces: Lt. 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Meanwhile, the district set the time, arranging three days for the training (Aug. 22, 25 and 26) by using two existing in-service days and a waiver day. The effort paid off when more than 300 district employees spent three days learning from some 25 presenters. Training on administering a district-wide lockdown was given, as were techniques on dealing with mass casualty and different disaster scenarios, with Revere student volunteers being recruited to play victims. Lessons were given on how to use “go bags” for each classroom, filled with first aid items, flashlights, water and other supplies for use if students had to hole up in a classroom for any length of time. On the preventative side, FBI employees provided information on common items that could potentially pose a threat and the “Hidden in Plain Sight” program developed by the Bath and Copley police was offered. This presentation revealed covert ways of hiding drugs or alcohol and signs of their use. Additionally, all participants learned how to administer CPR and how to use automated external defibrillators. Regarding the mutual benefit for both parties, planning committee member Davis said “These types of training exercises ready all of us so if any incidents occur, our response is unified and we will be more effective.” The safety forces went beyond just words, though, by donating their time and resources for this program at no cost to the district. ∞ We encourage letters to the editor. Letters are limited to 250 words and must be signed and include an address and phone number for verification (not for publication). The street name will be printed. We reserve the right to edit all letters for clarity and length only. We might not use letters for space reasons or those that have appeared in other publications or letters on a single topic submitted multiple times by the same individual or group. The Bath Country Journal, October 2014 PEOPLE’S VOICES Medical facility destination is patient’s choice To the Editor: The letter by Dr. Robert Hemphill in the September Bath Country Journal has many inaccuracies. Bath Fire Department has always provided the highest caliber of medical treatment and transport for our residents. With the recent change in medical control to University Hospitals, we are still providing the highest level of emergency care. When the fire department is called for a medical emergency, the choice of medical facility falls in many directions. The first and foremost decision that is made is by the patient or family member. Because of the influx of other hospital systems in the Akron area (Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals), the decision is ultimately the patient’s choice. The next decision is which medical facility is most appropriate for the condition the patient is presenting. In some situations, the paramedics may suggest that going to a different facility may provide a different level of treatment or eliminate the potential of a transfer and subsequent bill from the private ambulance service. The last factor in selection is when the patient or family member cannot tell the paramedics a medical facility of choice. The patient is transported to the nearest, Clambakes on the Patio! Let Us Cater Your Clambake Event er pt-Octob e S ! y a aturd akes! B iday & S s r F u o y l r u e v b E our Fa dE Come an The Bath Country Journal, October 2014 njoy 17.95 $ Starting at 1/2 Roasted Chicken Bakes 12 oz. 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Nancy and Mike Babak Clair and Elane Hametown Road Show are prioritized for supplemental items that are not always covered in the department’s budget. The first item that is always funded is the purchase of new fire apparatus, and $10,000 from each horse show is saved to go toward those purchases. When you are having an emergency, we are here to provide the necessary care and transport the patient to the most appropriate medical facility of their choice. Walter Hower, Bath fire chief most appropriate facility for his or her medical condition. The Bath Fire Department only bills nonresidents for treatment and transport to a medical facility. All other emergency medical services provided to the residents are covered by the tax levy and the billing received from the nonresidents. The billing monies received are specifically utilized to purchase replacement ambulances at the main fire station. 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Reservations are highly suggested; call 330-659-0336 to ensure a space. ∞ “The spree means a great time together.” ~ Tony, with his children William & Shanean Sep. to Nov. 30 Oct. 10 Western Reserve Playhouse fundraiser performance 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. Western Reserve Playhouse’s third annual fundraiser will be “My Mother’s Eyes” on Friday, Oct 10. This play features Mia Hess, Al Klesh and Robin Shatton accompanied by Leo Spishak. The play with feature singalongs of popular tunes spanning from World War I to the ‘70s. Lost gems from the Great American Songbook sit alongside recognizable favorites. Proceeds from this event will be used for repairs to the theater and for the Western Reserve Playhouse Scholarship, which the playhouse awards every year to a graduating Revere High School thespian. For more information, call 330-620-7314. ∞ Bath Country Journal is available at these locations: 330-865-8065 | summitmetroparks.org 14 The Bake Shop in Ghent Colonial Pharmacy The Precocious Dandelion Wild Bird Center The Bath Country Journal, October 2014 Oct. 19 Oct. 25 Scarecrow building Regal Beagle fall bake Participate in a scarecrow build-off at the Seiberling Nature Realm, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron on Sunday, Oct. 19, noon to 4 p.m. Also learn cool crow facts and enjoy crafts, face painting, storytelling, marshmallow roasting and a crow calling contest. Awards will be given to the best crow callers and top three scarecrows. Registration is required. An armature, bag for the head, markers, twine and straw will be provided. Crow-calling registration is the day of the event. Advance registration begins Oct. 11 Friends of the Regal Beagle, a nonprofit organization that wants to preserve the Regal Beagle pavilion and wood-fired oven in the Bath Nature Preserve, will hold its fall bake from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25. Enjoy chili and baked potatoes and bread prepared in the wood-fired oven. Call 330-666-3347 by Oct. 8 to register. ∞ Save the Date – 2014 NOVEMBER 16 –Art and Jewish Food Festival Email any Bath or Revere community event to news@scriptype.com to have it included in this yearlong calendar. Oct. 20 Parent Alert: Bust Marijuana Myths Revere Community C.A.R.E. presents “Parent Alert: Bust Marijuana Myths” from 6:30-8 p.m., Monday, Oct. 20, in Room 200 at Revere High School. The group will present the latest research on teens and marijuana and discuss legalization issues. Attendees will also experience a new interactive version of “Hidden in Plain Sight,” which will feature at least 10 risky-behavior indicator items. Admission is free and no advance registration is required for this adults-only program. For more information, contact Karen at 330-659-4750. ∞ Oct. 23 Northern Cheyenne Campfire As part of the Lippman School’s ongoing cultural exchange program with the Northern Cheyenne Nation, the community is invited to a campfire at Firestone Metro Park. The event will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 23. Northern Cheyenne tribe members will sing, dance and drum ceremonial and celebratory music. This will be a rare opportunity for an authentic glimpse into traditional Native American artistry and culture. The event is free. The campfire will be located at the Firestone Metro Park, Tuscarawas Meadows Area, 2620 Harrington Rd., Akron. For more info and a map, visit Summit Metro Parks website or call 330-836-0419. ∞ The Bath Country Journal, October 2014 Yellow Creek Trading Co. Fall’s Bounty for Home and Table Frightfully fun designs for Halloween! Hours: Monday- Saturday 10:00-5:30 Sunday 12:00-5:30 330-657-2444 1685 Main Street (Rt. 303) • Peninsula, OH 44264 www.yellowcreektrading.com 15 WHAT’S HAPPENING! Nov. 8 Rummage sale at Faith Lutheran Church Faith Lutheran Church will hold its 24th annual rummage sale from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8, at 2726 W. Market St. in Fairlawn, across from Fairlawn Town Centre. Clothing, house wares, linens, home and garden, chidren’s, treasure room, holiday décor, furniture, electronics, books and music await shoppers. Lunch and bake sale goodies, including the church’s famous pies, are also available. Over the past 23 years, Faith’s rummage sale proceeds of $135,000 have supported local, state and global outreach missions. From helping fill Summit County food pantry shelves to aiding Hurricane Katrina victims, Faith’s outreach ministry goal is to “do God’s work with our hands.” ∞ At the library The Fairlawn-Bath Branch Library is at 3101 Smith Rd. Call 330-666-4888 for information or to register for programs. Visit fairlawnbathbranch.akronlibrary.org. Children’s programs Preschool Halloween party: Tuesday, Oct. 28, 1 p.m. Children age 2-5. Stories, rhymes, music and a craft. Costumes encouraged. Registration begins Oct. 13. Family Halloween party: Tuesday, Oct. 28, 6 p.m. Children of all ages. Stories, rhymes, music and a craft. Costumes encouraged. Registration begins Oct. 13. StoryWalk: Saturday, Oct. 11, 11-3 p.m. StoryWalk at Bath Community’s Fall Into Nature. School Age Kids create: Make It Take It Crafts: the fourth Saturday each month, while supplies last. Halloween foam S’mores: Oct. 25. Bubble Lady: Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m. See square bubbles, acrobatic bubbles and more. Pumpkin decorating: Monday, Oct. 27, 6 p.m. Grade 3-5. Pumpkins, google eyes, hats and more will be supplied. Teen Programs Chocolate tasting: Monday, Oct. 13, 6 p.m., Grades 6-12. Sample chocolate from around the world and pick your favorite. Adult Programs Anything goes book discussion: Second Monday of each month at 1 p.m. “The Curiosity” by Stephen P. Kiernan. Using ancestry in your genealogy research: Thursday, Oct. 9, 6 p.m. Introduces features of Ancestry Library Edition and shows how to do effective searches. Basic computer skills are recommended. Ohio spirits with Jim Kleefeld: Thursday, Oct. 23, 6 p.m. “Ohio Spirits” is a 60-minute collection of stories and legends taken from nonfiction accounts. Election of 1864 with Paul Goebbel: Thursday, Oct. 30, 6 p.m. Learn about the bloodiest year of the Civil War. Popcorn and a movie: Thursday, Oct. 9, 1 p.m. “Heaven is for Real.” Snacks provided. Computer classes: Microsoft Windows for beginners: Monday, Oct. 6, 6-7:30 p.m.; MS Word part 1: Tuesday, Oct. 7, 6-7:30 p.m.; Internet part 1: Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2-3:30 p.m.; Tablets: Friday, Oct. 10, 2-3:30 p.m. Friends book sale: Friends preview sale: Friday, Oct. 17, 3-5 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 18, 9-10 a.m. You can join at the door. Public sale: Saturday, Oct. 18, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and Monday, Oct. 20, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., bag sale. Cough, Cold + Flu Season is Here! Don’t Be SCARED, Be Prepared.. . Colonial Pharmacy, is just around the corner... with everything you need to keep your family healthy. • Quick & Easy Prescription Service • Vitamins & Herbal Supplements • Cough Cold & Flu Remedies Visit Colonial Pharmacy for all your pharmacy needs Quick & Easy Prescription Service 5219 Brecksville Rd • Richfield (Behind Wendy’s) (330) 659-6372 Hours: Monday-Friday 8-5 LET US MANAGE ALL YOUR PRESCRIPTIONS! 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To purchase tickets, please call the ticket office at 330/315-3287, or visit www.stanhywet.org. ∞ Medina Beer Fest: Main Street Medina will hold the 3rd Medina Beer Fest on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 6:30-9:30pm at Williams on the Lake. The event will feature over 20 Ohio craft brews, including Great Lakes Brewing, Lagerheads, Brew Kettle and more. Tickets include a commemorative tasting glass, live music, raffles and drawings and snacks. Food will be available for purchase at the event. Tickets prices are $25 general admission, $22 for Main Street Medina members, and $8 for non-drinking guests. Visit mainstreetmedina.com. Main Street Medina is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of Medina’s historic district. ∞ 48th annual Ohio Mart: Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens will host the 48th annual Ohio Mart and the 44th stitchery showcase on the estate, located at 714 North Portage Path, Akron, on Oct. 2-5, 2013. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday-Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets to Ohio Mart, including stitchery showcase are $9 for adults, $2 for youth, ages 6-17. Children 5 and under are free with an adult. Combo tickets for Ohio Mart include a self-guided tour of the Manor House, Inspiration in Bloom and are $15 adults, $5 youth. Call 330-315-3287 or visit stanhywet.org. ∞ Hoot and Harvest Festival: Western Reserve Land Conservancy’s Medina Summit Chapter will sponsor the annual Hoot and Harvest Festival on Saturday, Oct. 11, 5-8 p.m. at the Hill ‘n Dale Club, 3605 Poe Rd., Montville Township. There is no charge for the event, but festival-goers are asked to bring a potluck dish to share. The Land Conservancy will provide hot dogs and drinks. RSVP to ebacha@wrlandconservancy.org or call 440-528-4178. ∞ Behavioral challenges in dementia: From 8-9 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 8, a free educational workshop will be given on the behavioral challenges in dementia at Bath Manor, 2330 Smith Rd., Akron. Breakfast will be included. RSVP by calling 330-836-1006. A similar workshop will also be given from noon to 1 p.m., Friday, Oct. 10, at the WindThe Bath Country Journal, October 2014 song Care Center, 120 Brookmont Rd., Fairlawn. Lunch will be included. RSVP by calling 330-606-0175. ∞ Parents Without Partners: Parents Without Partners (PWP) will meet on Oct. 4, to celebrate the “fall frolic” dance. Portage Country Chapter 600 of International Parents Without Partners will have a spaghetti dinner from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Ritchie Memorial Shelter House, 109 West Ave., Tallmadge. Cost will be $7 per person for members and nonmembers. Following dinner will be the monthly dance with DJ Mel from 7:30-11 p.m. The cost is $6 for members, $8 for nonmembers. For information and reservations, call Mary at 330-571-3801 or Warrine at 330322-9559 by Oct. 2. ∞ White Pond Toastmasters: Whether applying for a new job or giving a presentation, the White Pond Toastmasters is giving guests a chance to sharpen their professional skills. The club meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month from noon to 1 p.m. at the First Energy office at 341 White Pond Dr., Akron. The club meets on the first and third Thursdays of the month in November and December. Guests attend free of charge. For details, contact Anu at 330-659-6387 or anur@roadrunner.com, search on Facebook or visit 7479.toastmastersclubs.org. ∞ 17 18 The Bath Country Journal, October 2014 Metro Parks seeks volunteers for Nature Realm Two volunteer opportunities have opened up at the F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron. Friendly volunteers are needed to help staff the gift shop in the visitor’s center during regular hours at the Nature Realm. Additionally, friendly volunteers are needed to assist staff at the Nature Realm information desk. Volunteers must be 18 or older for each position and must be able to pass a background check. For information and to apply, email volunteer manager Della Day at dday@summitmetroparks.org or call 330-865-8047, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. ∞ The Bath Country Journal, October 2014 Volunteers needed for the Polar Express Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (CVSR) is looking for volunteers for its 2014 season of the Polar Express from Friday, Nov. 14 through Sunday, Dec. 21. Volunteer elves are needed to serve as readers, servers, assistants, Santa’s helpers and Santa on board the train. Volunteers are asked to work at least four nights on the train; North Pole elves are asked to commit to at least six evenings. Volunteers under the age of 16 must volunteer with an adult. Groups are welcome. Interested volunteers may complete the online volunteer application at www. cvsr.com/volunteer to receive further information call the Polar Express hotline at 800-468-4070, ext 236. ∞ Metro Parks ensemble wants drummer, French horn player Those who march to the beat of their own drum and love the outdoors might find a place in the Metro Parks Ensemble. The all-volunteer group is seeking a drummer and a French horn player to practice and perform Tuesday nights. Interested musicians must have their own instruments, be able to read music and pass a background check. For information or to apply, email marketing@summitmetroparks.org or call 330-8675511, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. ∞ 19 BVS music project puts instruments in hands of students who need them by Wendy Turrell When Pat Stahl joined Bath Volunteers for Service (BVS) this year, she was happy to propose a project that fit with perfectly with her love of music and desire to help children cultivate the joy of performing. The LINKS (Lonely Instruments for Needy Kids) project matched children who wanted to learn to play music but couldn’t afford the expense of an instrument with donated instruments that had languished unused in closets. Stahl’s husband, Jim, is the owner of Central Instrument Co., and he donated the cost of repairing the instruments. Because of Jim Stahl’s connection with the B07 BVS AND INSTRUMENTS (STORY TO COME) Bath Volunteers for Service members work with the Bath Fire Department on the instrument project. Pictured are Pat Stahl, fire medic Matt Null, Debbie Laferty, Diana Darwish, fire medic Scott Forshey and Cathy Leuerberger. Photos by N. Mazak schools in his school music retail business, he was familiar with LINKS, and Pat was well aware of the program and its benefits to young children. She said, “Many school music retailers use LINKS as a way to give back … It was BVS’s intent these instruments were to be used by elementary beginning [music] … students wishing to join the band, a wish unable to be fulfilled without a donor’s helping hand.” The instruments were collected at the Bath Fire Department, where donors could receive a letter of value for tax deduction purposes. Central Instrument donated all remaining costs for repairs, cases and miscellaneous supplies. According to Lee Gibson, band director at Buchtel Community Learning Center in Akron, the school received 10 instruments from the BVS program: two trombones, three trumpets, three clarinets and two flutes. Based on family need, children were given the use of instruments owned by Akron Public Schools, he said. Once those instruments were distributed, any student that still needed one was given a piece from the BVS program. After this year, the students will return the instruments to the school, allowing children to use them in the future, Lee said. As far as Gibson knows, only BVS and the Akron Public Schools provide the use of instruments to district students in need. And that education in music makes a difference, according to the band director. “I am told all the time that my students 20 The Bath Country Journal, October 2014 quirement for new members to propose innovative charitable projects for their inaugural year. The annual Bath Tour of Homes and gardens, with its luncheon and fashion show, is perhaps the best known of all the Bath Volunteers for Service projects. Now in its 37th year, Fetzer said, the tour raised $35,000 in 2014. Fetzer stated, “Thirty-five organizations received funding this year alone, and four Revere School District students received scholarships and/or a grant.” Fetzer said the structure of BVS is based on active and past service membership. There are now 48 active and 50 past service members. New members now average three to five people a year, and membership is open all year. An active membership period is five years, before the member can move on to the past service designation. ∞ B06 BVS AND INSTRUMENTS (STORY TO COME) Pat and Jim Stahl helped to get the Bath Volunteers for Service involved in the Lonely Instruments for Needy Kids project. are more responsible, more reactive and more creative as a direct result of their instruction in music,” he said. According to current BVS president Marisela Fetzer, the group was founded with the mission to “establish and carry out a system of volunteer service to the greatest benefit in bettering community living for adults and children.” That mission continues today, and a strong element of the tradition is a re- Stouffer realty, Inc. GRANGER TWP - 169 Bath Rd Truly one of a kind 25,600 sqft Mediterranean estate on 13.6 gorgeous acres in Granger Twp. Sweeping staircase of imported Mexican iron and imported Italian light fixtures. 6 large bedrooms and 9.5 luxurious baths. Dream kitchen w Sub-Zero, 2 JennAir ovens & Gaggenau cooktop/grill. 1st floor master wing a truly private retreat with dramatic walk-in fireplace and elegant master bath w inlaid marble floors, clawfoot tub & walkin shower. Infinity pool & hot tub surrounded by terraced patio, stocked pond w stone retaining wall & outdoor kit. 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Garner said the addition includes two bucket swings and two sling swings, a larger slide, rock climbing wall, a motion rider – which is a horse on a large spring – and a track ride – similar to a zip line – to replace existing monkey bars. He also said there has been some discussion of adding a canopied sandbox between ball fields one, two and three. Garner said the cost of the project is estimated at $42,796. The $32,059 Nature Works grant money request was submitted Sept 2. “Our Kiwanis board approved the $10,000 playground funding at the Sept. 11 meeting,” said outgoing Bath-Richfield Kiwanis president Floyd Ostrowski. Although a similar donation allowed Richfield village to open a rock garden at the Jack Jones Memorial playground, the Kiwanis involvement will be much less extensive in the Bath project. “With the Richfield village rock garden, we wrote the two grants and did the entire project,” said Ostrowski. “We were responsible for the entire $70,000 cost, which we funded with a Nature Works grant, a Kiwanis Foundation grant and matching donations from local businesses,” Ostrowski said. “When all was said and done, I think the Bath-Richfield Kiwanis donated just under $10,000 to the Richfield village playground.” The Bath-Richfield Kiwanis which has, Ostrowski said, 47 or 48 members, funded both playground donations through their Community Day work, pancake breakfast and plant sale. ∞ GWI-2014 Halloween 2.375X5” ad 22 The Bath Country Journal, October 2014 3480 W. 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On approx 1.5 acs. $389,900 Sherri Costanzo 330-836-8697 E EAG ACR 1248 Schocalog Rd, Copley – Well kept two story home on beautiful lot in the heart of Copley. Large eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, formal living room, large family room, 3 bedrooms & an oversized garage. $169,900 Nikki Konstand Relic 330-835-4600 3785 S. Sunnyfield Rd., Copley – Beautifully updated 4BR/3BA home on serene lot w/ pond. Open flr plan, updated kit w/stainless appl & granite countertops, master ste. w/beautiful master BA, spacious fam rm w/bar, 2 story outbldg & more! $250,000. Nikki Konstand Relic 330-835-4600 LY FOR RENT - REVERE SCHOOLS MI TI FA MUL 453-455 Frank Blvd., West Akron Fairlawn Heights Duplex – 2 bdrm, 2 bath each unit. 1st floor laundry. Sun room, EIK, formal dining room, wood frpl, full bsmt, fully updated kitchen, private patio, wooded views, next to vacant land. 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In 2005, when the township refused landowner North Fork Properties’ rezoning request to change the zoning from residential to commercial, a legal battle ensued. The court case was resolved in 2007 and seven years later, grant money allowed Bath Township to purchase the property. The ODOT-administered National Scenic Byways grant allotted $15,000 for design and engineering work. EG&G, unable to do the work within the designated budget, will not be involved in the project. David Smith, a Richfield architect who worked on the township’s now completed roofing project and on its current window replacement project, has been asked by township officials to take over. Although EG&G was chosen, Smith was one of three consultants that submitted conceptual designslans for the project. “We spoke with EG&G and asked if they could make any adjustments on their fees but they felt certain aspects of their plan, like extensive landscaping, warranted the man hours,” Sinopoli said. The township then approached Smith on staying within budget and submitting a fee schedule. ODOT and the township must first approve the fee schedule before any engineering is begun. If approved, Smith will submit his plans by the March 2015 grant-funding deadline. ∞ The Bath Country Journal, October 2014 Training for School Success LearningRx teaches new ways of thinking that lead students to success The return of the school year can bring anxiety to parents and an event that some come to dread: parent-teacher conferences. Parents may learn that their child is underperforming or inattentive in class. Worse yet is when parents have to once more spend hours each evening working with their child, only to find little or no improvement in his or her struggling school performance. Steve Buie faced these problems with one of his children. After an exhausting and frustrating search for a solution, Buie discovered LearningRx and the wonderful world of brain training. 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For more information, call 330-668-9711 or visit learningrx.com/akron-bath. –Paid Advertisement– The Bath Country Journal, October 2014 25 Grapevine l l l l l l l l l by Mary Colarik Sadly, we offer condolences to the family and friends of Harold Eckart, who passed away Sept. 16, leaving behind a family and a community who will miss his generous spirit. A former teacher and school administrator for 33 years with the Parma City School District, Eckart also served as Sunday School superintendent at Copley United Methodist Church and as a choir member for 55 years. In the Richfield and Bath communities, Eckart was a member of the Bath-Richfield Kiwanis for 35 years. He was a past presi- dent and one of the hardest working and most dedicated members. His longtime friend and Kiwanis member Mike Pantaleano said, “Harold was the glue that held the club together. Whatever was needed from a support standpoint, Harold was there. He did the background work that nobody else wanted to do. “For years, Harold managed club participation in Special Olympics and high school scholarships. He led our club’s annual support of the Western Reserve Playhouse.” Pantaleano continued, “The most important fact about Harold is that he was universally loved and respected by all who had the privilege to spend time with him. He cared about others and was willing to give up his time and resources to help other people in need.” Eckart leaves behind his wife of 64 years, Lois; children Brian (Karen), Ralph (Julia), Glen (Piper), Ellen (Ray) Hesketh and Esther (Ken) Post; grandchildren Michael Eckart, Ian and Kelly Eckart, Aaron Hesketh, Isaac, Caleb, Seth, Susie, Micah Post, Ed and Katherine Aune; and Stouffer realty, Inc. LAND FOR SALE Real Estate Sales Pre-Licensing Classes Hosted by Stouffer Realty at 130 N Miller Road, Fairlawn. Classes are held from 5:30-10:00 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 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He was preceded in death by his brother Lester Eckart and sister Hazel Neveu. Condolences also go to the loved ones of well-known Bath resident Charles Hamad, who passed away peacefully Aug. 21 after several months of illness. Chuck was a well-respected local business owner of Hamad Tires for 45 years—the business was established in 1969. He was well-known throughout the greater Akron area as an honest and hardworking businessman. Some of his favorite activities included golfing and traveling. He is remembered for his generosity, quick wit and humor. Survivors include his wife, Jennifer Bishop; children Charlie, Mike, Bill, Nick, Alex and Chrissy Hamad; seven grandchildren Simon, Layla, Luke, Zachary, Lucy, Fiona and Ava; sisters, Zara Wood, Kathy Lamp and Stephanie Hamad; and brother, David. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles (Chick) and Iris (Smith) Hamad; and brother, Michael. Snake surprise! 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Though she has had a lifelong love of dogs, her family did not share in her passion and she only had one dog as a pet growing up. As a teen, Basu began working summer jobs at Sea World. She progressed from the pearl diving show (first in the store, then as a diver), to show operator and laser show animator. She majored in graphic design at Kent State University, but continued exploring her interest in LOVELY somethings A MODERN PAPER BOUTIQUE grand OPENING SAT. 10/18 FEATURING CIRQUE DU PAPIER FROM 12-2PM, BRING THE KIDS FOR ORIGAMI AMAZEMENT! PLUS RAFFLES FOR ALL AGES, ALL DAY. WEDDINGS•GIFT WRAP•GREETING CARDS•GIFTS•CUSTOM EVERYTHING 843 N. CLEV MASS RD, NO. 3 : GHENT SQUARE - BATH 330.376.1677 : M-F 10-6, SAT: 10-4 OR BY APPOINTMENT LOVELYsomethings com 28 animals through courses in biology and related sciences. That interest in animals led Basu to apply for a highly competitive internship at Sea World. Her first summer out of college, she began as an apprentice animal trainer at the Aurora theme park. Landing the highly coveted spot had a lasting impact on her future. In her position, she worked with otters, sea lions, harbor seals and walruses and was responsible for their husbandry and feeding. She also served as back-up animal handler during the shows. “My job as a trainer was not glamorous,” she said. “It was very much behind the scenes, but I loved every minute that I worked there.” She also participated in daily training sessions, where she saw that reinforcement-based training – using positive techniques to reward desired behaviors –worked. After her internship ended, Basu sought work using her graphic design degree. However, her desire to train animals remained, and she adopted a German shepherd, Wolfie, in 1994. At that time, training with negative techniques – punishing dogs for mistakes – was still standard, but Basu wanted a trainer who used the positive methods she had learned at Sea World. She found Clevelander Karen Arnoff, who helped Basu learn dog-obedience training techniques. While training Wolfie, Basu also discovered dog agility, which was fairly new in the United States and still is not widespread. In agility events, a handler directs a dog through an obstacle course in a race for time and accuracy. Though her schedule did not allow her to get very involved right away, Basu did attend a few classes and “caught the bug.” In 2003, Basu added Katy, a large mixed breed, to her household. By this time, more agility opportunities existed in the area, and Katy became Basu’s first agility title winner. The experience taught Basu that successful agility depends upon a partnership between dog and handler, she said. As she progressed in the sport, Basu sought out the best training ideas and strategies she could find, from agility camps in Canada to remote learning with The Bath Country Journal, October 2014 she led puppy and family dog classes and developed a “Foundations for Agility” class. As Basu’s interest in agility grew, so did her desire for a dog that could excel in it. A trainer friend’s rat terrier won her over – the agile and highenergy breed seemed custom made for agility. In 2009, Basu adopted a rat terrier puppy she named Gus. She began intensive agility training with local specialist Lisa Kucharski, and the team began winning frequently. In October 2013, Gus B19 ACCOMPLISHED DOG AGILITY TRAINER earned his Master AgilGOT HER START AT SEA WORLD Dog agility competitor Mary Basu’s training at Sea World ity Champion title, the helped give her the skills necessary to turn Gus the dog into a highest American Kennel Club (AKC) title an Master Agility Champion. Photo by P. Wilson agility dog can achieve. an English trainer. She also taught at Additionally, Basu and Gus qualified for North Coast Dogs in Cleveland, where AKC’s National Agility Championship in Harrisburg, Pa., in late March, where they finished 16th in their class from among 276 of the nation’s best competitors. More recently, they traveled to Perry, Ga., in June for the regional competition of America’s oldest agility venue, the United States Dog Agility Association (USDAA), where they qualified for the finals in several categories and placed third in a large class. Gus is now the highestranked rat terrier in the United States in that organization and among the top nationally in AKC agility. Basu continues her quest to improve, even taking exercise classes to make herself a faster, fitter handler. Basu’s goals are to stay healthy, make it to the AKC nationals in Reno, Nev., in March, and try out for the world team (an American team assembled to compete against international squads) for the 2015 European Open. She is also looking to the future – a new puppy may join the household this summer. ∞ Personal Training with Integrity & Support Individual & group training in our private studio Rehab to athlete; 8 to 80+ OLD FRIENDS WORKS new • • Yoga for groups or private • Fitness boot camps Certified TRX Suspension Training Studio OCT 4-25 Don Drumm STUDIOS & GALLERY 4 3 7 C R O U S E S T. 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Celebrating lives. 30 Ohio public schools and universities, but in 21 countries for governmental and nongovernmental organizations (NGO). Her work in conflict resolution has taken her to all corners of the world, from Guatemala to Australia, from India to the Caribbean. Batton credits “the excellent academic programs provided” at Revere High School with sowing the seeds that led to her life’s work. She cited her experiences with Advanced Placement classes, the Close-Up Program in Washington, D.C., and an international class trip through seven countries as foundational events. “It was exposure to great literature with a strong social justice message that I believe contributed to my interest in these issues in the world at large,” she said. “My experience in Washington, D.C. … contributed in part to my interest in political science and later work in state government.” Batton’s first experience in the CRE field began 18 years ago, when she volunteered for a peer mediation program in the Cincinnati public schools while earning her Bachelor of Arts in political science at Miami University. She observed that her students were applying the CRE skills she taught them in the classroom to home and community situations, where they faced larger issues including poverty, discrimination and socio-economic issues. “It was this experience that led me to want to study conflict management with a focus in violence prevention for youth,” she said, “and to consider comprehensive, sustainable programs that focused not just on peer mediation, but also on how to address the structural issues leading to the challenges young people face.” According to Batton, conflict management skills are learned skills such as understanding conflict, understanding the roots of conflict, anger management, effective listening, critical thinking and effective problem solving. “Conflict Resolution Education empowers individuals with the knowledge and skills to manage and/or resolve not continued on page 32 The Bath Country Journal, October 2014 FIREHOUSE CLEANING SERVICES 3 3 0 - 6 6 5 - 3 9 1 3 R04, B50 REVERE GRAD WORKS FOR MORE PEACEFUL WORLD AS UNITED NATIONS CONSULTANT Revere alumna and conflict resolution educator Jennifer Batton (top row, fifth from right) stands among fellow students in Belize. 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Once she earned her master’s degree, she soon found herself working for the state of Ohio as the director of education programs for the Ohio Commission on Dispute Resolution and Conflict Management. Ohio was the only state in the U.S. that had such a position that worked with all public schools, colleges and universities in the state. As Batton’s experience and relationships in the CRE field grew, she became the director of the Global Issues Resource Center at Cuyahoga Community College. In these capacities, Batton was often asked to serve on state, national and international advisories related to CRE issues, including the Organization of American States and the Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict. 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She has developed and produced a study on conflict and disaster-risk reduction education for UNESCO and is currently codeveloping a crisis-sensitive resource kit that will be a “how-to” guide for ministry of education policy makers and teacher training curriculum developers. Batton has spent her career helping to move Conflict Resolution Education training from policy into practice. In addition to her UNESCO work, she continues to help countries integrate peace education, undertaking such a project in Macedonia last spring. She also serves as a senior fellow for the Sustained Dialogue Institute, founded by former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Hal Saunders, who negotiated the famous Camp David Accords and mediated the Egyptian-Israeli Peace Treaty during President Jimmy Carter’s term. When her demanding schedule permits, Batton is also currently pursuing doctoral level coursework from the Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale. Although her work would seem to put her in danger at times, Batton has virtually never found herself in any conflict. “Ironically, the only place I have ever had anything stolen from me was from my own office at the college – my wallet – and the only place someone ever threatened me was on the street in Atlanta,” she said. “I have only ever been shown the greatest of kindnesses and generosity. Usually the greatest generosity in all ways … is from those who have the least.” ∞ The Bath Country Journal, October 2014 SCHOOLS/EDUCATION Bath Elementary School students of the month Revere player to attend University of Dayton Grade 4: Indigo Chirayath Indigo is a sweet, kind young lady who comes to class every day with a smile on her face. She is helpful to her peers, respectful of her teachers and responsible with her schoolwork. Indigo is a true Bath team hero. She demonstrates many hero qualities both in and out of the classroom. Indigo is trustworthy, caring, honest, a good listener and a great friend. Grade 5: Cole Brownlee Cole is a well-mannered young man with a positive attitude. He is a diligent worker and completes his work using his best effort. Cole always has kind words to use when he is talking with his peers and shows respect to others. He can always be counted on to participate in class discussions and small group work. ∞ Revere senior Sam Sustersic made an oral commitment to continue his academic and baseball career at the University of Dayton. Sustersic is a three-time all-league performer, earning First Team in 2013, Second Team in 2014 and Honorable Mention in 2012. Last year, he hit .397 with 21 RBI, while in his sophomore year, he hit .415 with 9 doubles and 24 RBI. 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The team is 6-0 in Suburban League play, sitting in a position to win its first conference title since 1976. “The girls are off to a great start, but it is a long season,” coach Jenna Repp said. “We must continue to work hard to get better each and every day and focus on one game at a time. Our goal this season, as it is every year, is to win a league title and be playing our best volleyball at tournament time.” Repp sees strength in the team’s chemistry. Leadership starts with the senior class and moves through the team from there. “The team is made up of a very talented, special group of players,” Repp said. “We have seven seniors on the team who have done a great job setting the tone at practice and who want to compete with the best. They realize this is their final high school season and they want to finish strong. The seniors have done a terrific job welcoming the underclassmen.” Football Coming off a 3-7 season, Revere football looks to bounce back in 2014. For coach Mike Murphey, this year is about a culture change for the team. “In the past, Revere football has needed a lot of work in the weight room,” Murphey said. “We would play a team like Valley Forge with a running back like Rich Worship and we couldn’t get him down. That would set the tone for the The Bath Country Journal, October 2014 play, starting with a home game against Cloverleaf. “The goal for us this year is we want to be competitive in every single game,” Murphey said. “We will focus on how we respond to adversity. We want the kids to stay healthy, concentrate their effort to win every play and have fun.” Soccer On the pitch, Revere boys soccer look R20, B54 REVERE ATHLETICS HOPES TO CONto defend their 2013 TINUE PATH OF SUCCESS Chloe Stile sets the ball for Revere at the Sept. 16 girls vol- Division II state tileyball match against Copley. Revere won the game 3-0. Photo tle. The team, led by coach Sandor Jakab, by N. Mazak has earned attention early in the year. The Sept. 15 Ohio season. But we wanted to give the kids Scholastic Soccer Coaches Association something to buy into. There was great poll ranked Revere fourth in the state in participation in weight training through Division II. the summer, and that has made a huge difference. Worship broke loose once or The Minutemen have outscored their twice, but we put him on the ground and opponents 34 to five in nine games to earn kept him under 150 yards.” a 7-1-1 record. The only loss came in a 2-1 loss to Bay Village. A regular season finale The Minutemen started the season 2-0 against conference foe Copley will be a with wins over Buckeye and Valley Forge. great test as the boys head into playoffs. A loss in a hard-fought game at Aurora The Sept. 15, OSSCA poll ranked Copley broke the team’s win streak. Now the as the best Division I team in the state. team turns its focus to Suburban League heatleY WAUTOMOTIVE COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR Approved Auto Repair 2195 N. 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The team has a record of 5-2-1, with a win against Nordonia and tie against Wadsworth in league play. “We were disappointed not to beat Wadsworth,” coach Dave Howson said. “It was a tough one, being 2-0 up at halftime. The referee called a penalty we didn’t like, but we have to live with the decision. But if we win our remaining games, we win the conference. We just need to take care of business.” Past successes help shape the team goals. The goal is to keep improving on the last season, Howson said. “The previous three years, we’ve won the conference twice and won district last year,” Howson said. “So to improve, we need to win both conference and district. If nothing else, we want to see we’ve improved from the pre-season.” Golf The season just wrapped up for Revere golfers, with sectionals held from Sept. 22-27. 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They are 6-3 overall and 3-3 in the conference. The team is young, but led by three returning letter-winners, coach Moira Alfieri said. “They have a very good bond as a team,” Alfieri said. “They can be awful hard on themselves, but they help each other keep their heads. They act as cheerleaders for each other. “We have six girls who can score at any tournament. They all have the ability. If they keep their heads in the game I think they can make it out of sectionals. It all depends how the day rolls.” DEPEW DRILLING AND PUMP SERVICE NEW & REBUILT “Serving All Medina County Since 1950” IN THE COUNTRY...IN SUBURBAN AREAS •COMMERCIAL - RESIDENTIAL •WELLS CLEANED •PUMPS SOLD & REPAIRED •TRENCHING - SEWER & WATER LINES 3459 GRANGER ROAD • MEDINA 330-723-7051 36 Tennis On the court, Revere girls tennis is battling to hold second place in the conference. The team is 8-6 in Suburban League play. “We lost to Green last week, who has a very strong team this year,” coach Kathy Shisler said. “Our Suburban League tournament is Saturday all day in Medina.” With only two returning letter winners, the team has found success with a large freshmen class. In doubles, pairings of seniors and underclassmen have found results. “It has been exciting to have so many new players this year,” Shisler said. “Senior Sarah Shimek joins sophomore Jennifer Carson at first doubles, and senior Caroline Godard joins freshman Alliy Hansen at second doubles.” Shisler credits the atmosphere around the team in contributing to success. From coaching to parents to the kids, the team is a result of all those involved. “I have a great staff as well as helpful, involved parents and talented young players who are excellent role models for Revere High School and their families,” Shisler said. “I’m looking forward to continued successes in upcoming matches, the Suburban League tournament and post-season sectional tournament in Rocky River. Hopefully, we will have some players advance to the district tournament in Canton the second week in October.” Cross-country Revere cross-country is in a season of transition. Both teams are dealing with turnover, trying to balance newcomers with veterans. “I only have one senior who has been here all four years,” girls coach Jason Milczewski said. “We only have four seniors this year, with three freshmen on varsity. But the group dynamic is amazing. They are all very close. It’s hard to tell who the upperclassmen are and who the younger runners are.” The girls placed eighth at the Aug. 30 Suburban League Super Duals meet held in Green. The boys took sixth at the meet. The results of Super Duals give the teams their goals for the Oct. 11 conference meet. “I’m hoping we can get Cloverleaf at the Suburban League meet,” boys coach Dave Parry said. “We need to pack up more looking at the Suburban League. From there we’ll move to district, regional and state. We do have a dedicated crew who works hard. They have a real passion for running.” ∞ The Bath Country Journal, October 2014 The Century Homes of Bath The Kate Cranz House The House orf Seven Gables The O’Desky 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 Memories of Ira, Falors– BTHS 1995, Family History Books – BTHS, “A Calendar to Yesterday” Jim Carney, Akron Beacon Journal, Dec. 23, 1990, Interview with Mimi Lewellan, John Jackson. outbuilding to a summerhouse. Although this was technically Cranz property, it was adjacent to the Hale property. Pauline’s younger sister Catherine “Kate” Cranz pursued a very different life path for a woman born in 1859. She was listed in the “academical department” of Buchtel College in 1877. She eventually became a professor and in charge of the Department of Modern Languages at Ohio University in Athens. She traveled extensively and went to France in 1887, as a single, 28-year-old teacher listed on the manifest of the passenger ship La Bretagne. An independent teacher, she never married. In 1895, William Cranz transferred 9.49 acres in the northwest corner of Lot 30 and 0.51 acres of adjacent Lot 29 to his daughter Kate. The remaining Cranz lands, which included the original white Hammond house, were bequeathed to his son Eugene (Bath Country Journal, August 2008). Kate built a chalet-style home perched on the hillside of this property for her retirement home. She frequently returned to Bath from Athens to spend time with family and friends. No records document when the home was completed, but by the 1910 census, Kate Cranz and her sister Cornelia were living in the Ira Valley. The continued on next page This century home had very humble beginnings as a carriage house or small barn on the property of Jason Hammond in the idyllic setting of “Pleasant Valley.” The earliest tax records do not show this structure on Lot 30, likely because it was a much smaller outbuilding on the property. Summit County dates the structure circa 1800, but it is more likely that the original structure was built in the 1810s after the first settlers arrived. The property is situated on the northwest corner of Lot 30 and spills into adjacent Lot 29 and Lot 11. This property originally belonged to Jason Hammond, and then transferred to his son Lewis, then to his grandson Erwin. The property was sold to William Cranz in 1863 when the last Hammonds left Bath. The specific use of this home prior to conversion to a “summer house” remains a mystery. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, it was popular to “summer in the country.” Many Cleveland and Akron residents spent time in the country at the Hale house and several small cottages on the property. Charles Oviatt Hale, son of Andrew and Jane Hale, married Pauline Cranz in 1875. They took over operations at the Hale homestead, just down the road from her father’s farm. “C.O.” (as he was called) and Pauline hired a farm manager to run the daily operations and hosted “summer in the country” vacations for those looking to escape the city heat. This likely prompted the conversion of this The Bath Country Journal, October 2014 37 CENTURY HOMES OF BATH continued from previous page 1920 census shows M. Cornelia and Kate Cranz living in the home high on the hill. About 1923, Kate’s chalet home burned to the ground. Kate and Cornelia, age 63 and 69, respectively, had family nearby and options for living arrangements. They chose to move into this cottage that was once a carriage barn that sat closer to the road on Kate’s property. Kate Cranz died on October 21, 1927. Her death was reported in the Athens Messenger on November 15, 1927, noting her many years in charge of the department of modern languages at Ohio University. 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Florence Crawford was a Cleveland entrepreneur by necessity. Her husband Randall Crawford died in 1917 in World War I. She took a job as a saleswoman at a Cleveland store to support her two children. She eventually opened her own shop on Euclid Avenue in Cleveland. Cleveland City Directories showed that her shop carried “furniture, antiques, lamps, shades, objects d’art”. The 1930 census shows Florence and her daughter Virginia living in Cleveland Heights. Florence’s son Williard (“Bill”), a 22-year-old chicken farmer, lived in this home in the Ira Valley. The property transferred to W.R. Crawford in 1944. Florence Crawford died in 1945. Bill and Betty Crawford owned this home until 1948. Memories of those who spent their childhood in the Ira Valley helped piece together some of the puzzle of the history of this home. Mimi Jackson Lewellan, a neighbor, recalled that the home had shelves lining the windows of a passageway that connected the main house to the kitchen. 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To check the s William and Jean Falor your rebate, please call: 1-800-259-5773 or visit our website at: www.falken.rapid-rebates.com/Status/US WHERE TAXED, RESTRICTED OR PROHIBITED ©2014 FALKEN TIRE home in July 1952 when they had been married for 5 years. They moved to Ira Valley in June 1953. In “Memories of Ira” (BTHS 1995), Jean Falor told the story of the time they lived in this home. Bill and Jean had always lived in the city and knew nothing about wells, septic, or cisterns. They had a long-range plan for ® ® ® The Bath Country Journal, October 2014 B04 CENTURY HOMES OF BATH Bill and Betty Crawford owned the home during the 1940s, the decade in which it is pictured here. B03 CENTURY HOMES OF BATH Kate Cranz built a chalet-style house in the Ira Valley as her retirement home. It burned to the ground about 1923. Kate and her sister then moved into a cottage on the land that was once the carriage barn. Summit County and The original structure was approxitell of the historical mately 46 ft. by 24 ft. The 1½ story frame society of that area. bungalow has had multiple additions that Bill and Jean Falor increased the indoor and outdoor living also owned and opspace and also added garage space. erated the Covered The O’Deskys have remodeled and Bridge Restaurant in renovated this home, building a two-story Bath for 35 years. The addition, renovating most of the interior Covered Bridge bespace, and completed extensive exterior gan as a custard stand landscaping. The foundation stones from B05 CENTURY HOMES OF BATH in 1954, and then Kate Cranz’s home that burned were In 1952, William and Jean Falor bought the home and built moved and used to create a back patio. an addition that nearly doubled the size of the house, pictured evolved to an oldfashioned ice cream Renovations often reveal clues about the here in the 1960s. parlor and restaurant history of a home. Rick O’Desky found called “the Other Place”. The Covered muzzleloader pellets in the roof area durtheir home and built an addition that Bridge was, by all accounts, quite the local ing a project. It has been a labor of love nearly doubled the size of the home. This gathering place. The Falors sold this home creating a beautiful home in the beautiful addition included the seven gables, thus in 1988 to Richard and Patricia O’Desky. setting of “Pleasant Valley.” ∞ giving the house a new name and new life. The county has given this home an “effective date” of 1950, to indicate that it was effectively rebuilt at that time, but acknowledges the early 1800s date of the original structure. The Falors reminisced about their wonderful neighbors. They recalled Harmon Cranz, who lived in the Hammond-Cranz homestead. Harmon had an airstrip on the property and the Falors often saw planes coming and going. They also remembered the Jacksons, where neighbors and friends gathered to PUMP & WELL swim or take swimming lessons (Bath SALES & SERVICE Country Journal, October 2013). HarPressure Tanks, Pumps, Cisterns mon Cranz’s sister and her family, the Septic Pumps & Aerators Wetmores, also lived in the area. The Falors raised their family and were pleased PLUMBING REPAIRS that the woods and the creek were their Water Heaters, Disposals, Faucets, Toilets, Fixtures children’s playground. Water Lines & Drain Lines, Drain Cleaning Bill Falor had the idea of publishing a calendar using old pictures of SumSTATE REGISTERED ESTABLISHED mit County in 1965. His first calendar AND BONDED #654 1960 was published in 1966. 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(That popular amaryllis was featured in the Bath Gamma Garden Club plant article in December 2013.) Belladonna means “beautiful lady.” It is referred to as a Jersey Lily in the United Kingdon, a Madonna Lily in Italy and “Merinas Para Escola” in Spain. This translates to “girls going to school” and refers to the plant’s pink flowers that bloom at the beginning of the school year. The flowers are small, trumpet-shaped, very fragrant and number two to 12 blooms per bare brown stalk. The color range is pale pink to lavender. Plant A. belladonna bulbs in early spring or late summer in full sunlight. Space the bulbs 8 to 12 inches apart so they can multiply, and protect them with a layer of mulch. Lycoris squamigera is the “lookalike” plant for the belladonna. The genus Lycoris has several species, mainly the “spider lily” varieties that are not hardy in our Zone 5. L. squamigera has the same growing habit and the same bloom color as the belladonna, but plant these bulbs The Bath Country Journal, October 2014 in late summer or early fall in full sun or partial shade spaced about 6 inches apart. The stalks, or scapes, can reach a height of 2 feet before blooming. These two plants can also be grown as container plants, provided the containers are large, roomy and well-drained. Water them once at planting and follow with a regular regimen during foliage and flowering. Both plants can serve as cut flowers. If cut when the cluster is half open, it will last about 10 days in water. When planted outdoors, these plants look best when nestled among lowgrowing shrubs or border plants that will conceal their dying foliage through the summer. Shorter ferns, day lilies and irises are good choices. Plan “long-term” planting, as these bulbs do not like being disturbed. You may have heard these two plants by some of their other commonly referred to names… Surprise Lily, Resurrection Lily or Magic Lily. Colchicum, (pronounced kol’ chickum), often referred to as Autumn Crocus, is a genus of the lily family and is unrelated to the spring crocuses that are of the iris family. Also erroneously referred to as Meadow Saffron, the plant has 70 different species, ranging in appearance from very crocus-like to large, double blooms resembling water lilies. Each bulb produces numerous blossoms on bare stems. The flowers range in color from white and lavender, to rosy pink and violet. Plant the small bulbs (corms) in late summer or early fall among shrubs or low-growing groundcover where their large, strappy spring leaves will be hidden by the companion plants’ foliage during the summer and will not be mowed prematurely. These “autumn surprise” bulbs are sold at larger, full-service nurseries. However, a larger selection with complete descriptions can be found from catalog sources and online. Shop early for proper planting time and a wide range of choices. Sources: “All About Bulbs-Ortho Books” by James McNair; Gardening Know How, gardeningknowhow.com; White Flower Farm, whiteflowerfarm.com. This article was provided by the Bath Gamma Garden Club as part of the mission to share information each month with readers of the Bath Country Journal. ∞ visit our web site! www.scriptype.com The Bath Country Journal, October 2014 Want Great Service You Can Trust? PLUS A GREAT WARRANTY! Call Us for Heating & Cooling Service. SAME AS CASH 12 MONTHS We’re the Rheem Team®. Good work and fair prices. We’ll arrive on time, in uniform, wearing with approved credit NO INTEREST a photo I.D. and we clean up before leaving. Call us for the best in customer care. 54Years of Experience BROADVIEW “I Promise.” - Tom Olecki Heating 4111 E. 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Think of it this way: Would you prefer portfolio “A” with a 20 percent Year One return and -10 percent Year Two return, or portfolio “B” with a 5 percent return in both years? Each portfolio has an average 5 percent return. Yet portfolio “A” grows by a cumulative 8 percent after two years while portfolio “B” grows by 10 percent. Factoring in regular distributions may further increase the disparity. In addition to the risks assumed by taking the lump sum, there are a slew of other considerations. These include the pension plan’s credit risk, life expectancy, legacy goals, tax planning opportunities and integration of Social Security claiming strategies to start. Every pension plan and the actuarial assumptions within it vary company to company. Even within the same company, it is possible to arrive at different financial recommendations, as the age between spouses and associated reduction in the pension to provide a survivor benefit also matter. 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It seems like every city has its own set of rules and requirements. It can be ver y confusing Jeff Rak for contractors and even more confusing for the client. Why is it so confusing? Because the landscape industry has changed so much. A landscaper used to do mostly plantings and lawn installations. Now we install complete outdoor rooms. We install outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, pools, lighting, gas lines, patios, drainage and, of course, plantings. Many of those things require permits. Some clients tell me they don’t want me to pull permits. I don’t understand that. I always tell them that it is for their protection as well as ours. Having work inspected ensures that it is done correctly. As a contractor, I am required to get permits for our work if they are required. If we get caught without Sponsored By permits it can be a big problem for us and the homeowner. If you are a homeowner and considering having a project done, make sure that your contractor is licensed in your city and make sure he or she gets the proper permits before work starts. It is the contractor’s responsibility. This might not have been the most Naturally... the finest crafted outdoor living spaces. The Bath Country Journal, October 2014 st 1 PLACE NARI of Cleveland and reations Landscaping, Inc. Jeff Rak is the president of Land Creations Landscaping, a design/ build firm in Columbia Station that specializes in creating outdoor living spaces, planting, water features and lighting. Jeff is a graduate of Ohio State University with a degree in landscape design and horticulture and is an Ohio-certified nursery technician. Contact him at 440-748-2500 or jeff@ landcreationslandscaping.com, or visit www.landcreationslandscaping.com. exciting article I have ever written, but it is important. Pulling permits is confusing. I never know what to expect when I present a project to the building department. One city we work in has a sign in the building department that says “Just because it’s OK in another city does not mean it’s OK in our city” That pretty much sums it up. 440-748-2500 www.landcreationslandscaping.com Design and installation of pavers and finely crafted natural stone patios, water elements, accent lighting and sustainable planting plans 43 From the experts llllllllllllllllllllllllllll Preventingskincancer ByGeorgannA.Poulos,M.D. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Skin cancers can be found on any part of the body, however 80 percent appear on the face, head, or neck, where they can be disfiguring and dangerous.. Types of skin cancer Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer. It tends to grow slowly and rarely spreads. If left untreated it can grow deep beneath the skin and into the underlying tissue and bone. 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The quest for the perfect tan and an increase in outdoor activities are behind the alarming rise in skin cancers. Everyone is at risk for skin cancer, but the risks are greater in those people with fair skin, freckle easily and light colored hair and eyes. A large number of moles, or moles of unusual size or shape, and those with a family history of skin cancer or a personal history of blistering sunburn are also at an increased risk Prevention and detection The best prevention is to seek shade, cover up and wear sunscreen with SPF of 30 or more. The best way to detect skin cancer is to look for new or changing spots on your skin. If you spot anything suspicious seek the care of a Board Certified Dermatologist. I have a passion to protect my patients from skin cancer which is why I recommend annual full body skin exams. Sponsored By Brecksville Dermatology offers full body skin exams, skin cancer screenings and treatments and products to reverse the signs of sun damage. Check your skin regularly and if you notice a concerning area call us at 440.792-4802. The office is located at 8751 Brecksville Road, Suite 50 in the Westfield Bank Building. Visit our website at www.BrecksvilleDermatology.com 44 Thewinesandart ofMouton-Rothschild bySusanDeCarlo The 2009 Bordeaux wines sold like “they were going out of style.” And they weren’t selling at bargain prices. It’s difficult for many people to understand why anyone would pay $100, let alone $1,000, for a bottle of wine, but there is no shortage of buyers for firstgrowth Bordeaux wines. For those unfamiliar with the region of Bordeaux, the name derives from the French au bord de l’eau, which means “along the waters” and references the Garonne River, which separates the region into the right bank and left bank. Bordeaux wines are made Susan De Carlo from any combination of five grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot. Claret is a British term referring to a Bordeaux blend, as does the term Meritage, coined by Robert Mondavi. As a general rule, left bank wines are Cabernet-driven, and right bank are Merlot-driven. The left bank wines were classified as such in 1855 and have stood the test of time as the best of the best. They are referred to as first growths, or Premier Cru. Not all wines coming from Bordeaux are costly. Many cost around $10 and are well-made and drinkable. Explore them. For most of us, the opportunity to taste a first-growth Bordeaux is rare. But the opportunity will arise at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 5 at Regency Wine Sellers & Bar. Dan Greathouse of Heidelberg Distributing will pour wines and display original artwork from the Mouton-Rothschild collection. Reservations are necessary (36-person limit). Call Susan at 330-836-3447. Cost is $175 per person, which does not include tax and gratuity. The wines are as follows: • Chateau Mouton-Rothschild 2010 (98 Points, Wine Spectator, 98 Points, Robert Parker), $1,800; • Château Clerc Milon 2010 (94 Points, Wine Spectator), $150; • Chateau d’Armailhac 2010 (93 Points, Wine Spectator, 93 Points, Robert Parker, $100; • Aile d’Argent 2010 (93 Points, James Suckling,) $130; • Chateau Coutet 2010 (95 Points, Wine Spectator, 95 Points, Robert Parker), $130. Sponsored By Regency Wine Sellers & Bar is located at 115 Ghent Rd., Fairlawn. For more information call 330-836-3447 or visit www.regencywinesellers.com. The Bath Country Journal, October 2014 From the Experts CLUBS AND CHURCHES l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l How do you raise a resilient teen? Being a teenager is a time for learning new things, creating lasting friendships and enjoying life. It is also a time when crucial developments happen that lay down the groundwork for healthy behaviors as an adult. The world is not what it was 10 years ago. The recent explosion of social media and technology seems to control every teen’s life these days. It’s important that parents and families be diligent in monitoring teens to make sure that they are making healthy decisions now. This will pave the way to being Lisa Borchert-Hrivnak, a healthy and resilient adult. M.A.Ed., LPCC, owner Most teens exhibit behaviors such of Avenues of Counseling as irritability, fluctuating moods and and Mediation, LLC changes in social behavior. These changes can be normal if they are occasional, but they can also indicate something more serious, such as depression. Signs of depression in teenagers: • Tearfulness or frequent crying. • Loosing self-confidence; feeling that he/she is “no good”; being overly self-critical. • Having negative attitude much of the time. • Failure to enjoy things that used to bring enjoyment. • Difficulty concentrating and making decisions. • Getting irritated frequently and easily. • Getting angry easily; increase in aggressive behavior. • Changes in eating habits. • Changes in sleeping habits. • Feeling tired most of the time; lack of energy. • Social withdrawal; becoming withdrawn from family. How to talk to a depressed teenager: • Be patient and encouraging. • Be gentle but persistent. Your teen may feel ashamed or scared to show you how he feels at first. When he opens up, listen, don’t lecture or dismiss his feelings. • Communicate that depression is not a personal flaw. • Talk to your teen about seeking treatment. • Always take comments about suicide seriously. Parents play an important role in helping teens find the tools they need to be happy and successful. Educate yourself so that you can be their guide and help them learn to make safe and healthy choices. Sponsored By Avenues of Counseling offers mental health treatment for various concerns to all ages. For more information about overall wellness, call our of fice at 330-723-7977 or check out our website, www.avenuesofcounseling.com. Accepting new patients now at Fairlawn and Medina locations. The Bath Country Journal, October 2014 Bath Gamma Garden Club Bath Gamma Garden Club will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, at Rachel Luther’s home. The group will have its fall plant exchange, so bring divisions of your favorite plants to share. Plans are also under way for Bath Nature Preserve’s Fall into Nature festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11. We will help the children make scarecrows. On Saturday, Oct. 18, the club will provide volunteers to help at the Bath Steeplechase run at the Bath Nature Preserve. These annual events are a fun way to support our community and increase awareness of our club and our activities. Bath Gamma Garden Club is welcoming new members. To learn more or to attend, RSVP to Pam Reitz at 330-858-2519, email bathgammagardenclub@gmail.com or visit our website at gardenclubbathohio.org. ∞ Citizens for Bath Seniors Citizens for Bath Seniors has two events planned for October. On Thursday, Oct. 9, we will be going to the Myrddin Winery at Lake Milton for a private mystery murder lunch. Several of our members will be suspects. Reservations are required by Oct. 6. “Souper” Bingo will be at noon Tuesday, Oct. 14. The event starts with some homemade soups for lunch, followed by bingo (Bingo Bob will be officiating) and prizes. We meet at the Bath Church, 3980 W. Bath Rd. All Bath seniors are welcome. For information, email Bathseniors@yahoo.com, or call 330-666-3189. On Aug. 29, a large group had dinner at the Spaghetti Warehouse then enjoyed a Rubber Ducks baseball game. The night owls reported that the fireworks were great. Our Sept. 9 meeting tested our knowledge of obscure history and helped us get better acquainted. One of our members was born in India and another played semi-pro hockey. Other activities for Bath area seniors include: bridge every Thursday from 12:30-3:30 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; Bath Senior Bowling and Dinner, second Sunday of the month at 4 p.m., call Nancy at 330-869-0749. ∞ World War II Korean War roundtable Oct. 23 is the group’s anniversary meeting with a presentation by Steve Ball about Civil War music. He will narrate the history and songs from that era. He sings and plays the guitar as he presents the musical history of the Civil War. E-mail addresses: If you have an e-mail address and wish to receive the meeting notices, contact Dean Smith at 330-8359895 or Ed Bollinger at 330-836-6272 or ehbollinger@netzero. net. If you change your e-mail address, contact Ed. Dues are $15 for the period of Sept. 1 through Aug. 31. ∞ St. Luke’s Ministries St. Luke’s Ministries in Copley is hosting an 11-week Beth Moore Bible study, “A Woman’s Heart - God’s Dwelling Place.” The series begins Monday, Oct. 6, and runs from 9:30-11:30 a.m. (childcare provided). The program is also offered from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday evenings, beginning Oct. 7 (no childcare). Everyone is welcome. For information, call Patsy Bowen at 330-665-3890. ∞ 45 CLUBS AND CHURCHES Revere Community CARE Adult Catholic Education The first general meeting of Revere Community CARE for the 2014-2015 school year will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 13, at the Revere Administration Building. CARE continues to sponsor and support educational programs, special events and projects for all ages that further its goal to prevent drug and alcohol abuse and at-risk behavior, instead encouraging youth to make healthy life choices. It also awards a $500 scholarship each year to a Revere High School graduating senior who is drug and alcohol free. For more information, contact Karen at 330-659-4750. ∞ The Rev. Richard Fragomeni will examine Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation “Evangelii Gaudium” (the joy of the Gospel) on Thursday, Oct. 23, 7-9 p.m., at St. Barnabas Church, 9451 Brandywine Rd., Northfield. Fragomeni will explain document elements and how they apply to Christian lives. Fragomeni is a faculty member of the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. All are welcome. For additional information, call 330-467-7959. ∞ A New Beginning A New Beginning is a social group for widows and widowers of all ages who meet for breakfast and conversation 9 a.m. every Saturday morning at Thano’s Restaurant, 71 5th St. SE, Barberton. The group also meets 6 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month for dinner and conversation. For restaurant location and other info, call 330-745-6239. ∞ Bath Good Time Club The Bath Good Time Club will meet at noon Tuesday, Oct. 21, for a covered-dish luncheon and informative program at the Ghent Christian Church, 4200 Granger Rd. Please bring a dish to serve six to eight people. Sharon Harvey, executive director of the Cleveland Animal Protection League (APL) will present “Taking Care of God’s Littlest Creatures.” The Cleveland APL is an open admission, unlimited stay humane society that assists more than 16,000 animals each year through a variety of programs. ∞ Advertisers Inside this Issue #1 Landscaping................................................... 36 Allstate Chris Pike Agency.................................... 17 ARP Heating & Air ............................................ 11 Avenues of Counseling.......................................... 45 Bako Landscaping................................................ 41 Bath Church........................................................ 15 Bath Veterinary Clinic......................................... 37 Bethel Preschool and Child Care............................. 3 Bird Store and More...............................Back Cover Blum, Michael A. DDS........................................ 30 Brecksville Dermatology....................................... 44 Broadview Heating.............................................. 41 Catavolos Funeral Home...................................... 30 Colonial Pharmacy.............................................. 16 Colorful Canvas..................................................... 9 Crown Granite and Marble................................. 31 Crystal Clinic........................................................ 8 Cutler Real Estate/Owen.........................Back Cover Demas, Coleen DDS............................................ 34 Depew Drilling.................................................... 36 DMD Chauffeur Service...................................... 33 Don Drumm....................................................... 29 Donzell’s Garden Center...................................... 20 Edward Jones - Jennifer Malta............................... 7 Exit 11 Truck & Tire Service, Inc......................... 16 Firehouse Cleaning Services ................................ 31 Goodwill of Akron............................................... 22 Hale Farm & Village.............................................. 3 Holly’s.................................................................. 34 Howard Hanna/Fairlawn.............................. 18, 19 Hudson’s Restaurant............................................. 40 Jones & Wenner Insurance.................................... 10 Keller Williams/Schrank...............Inside Back Cover Ladies First Fitness............................................... 24 Land Creations Landscaping................................ 43 Larsen Lumber & Supply Co................................ 40 Laser Epilations................................................... 31 46 Learning Rx......................................................... 25 Lisco Heating & Cooling........................................ 4 Lovely Somethings................................................ 28 Memories Restaurant........................................... 13 Metro Parks Serving Summit Co.......................... 13 Michael’s Workshop, Inc......................................... 6 Moonlight Pools..................................................... 9 Nannimals Animal Nannies................................. 13 North Coast Jet Clean Collision Center................... 9 Old Trail School..................................................... 6 Olde Stark Antique Show..................................... 33 Outdoor Delight Landscape.................................. 21 Pam’s Posies............................................Back Cover Pierogies of Cleveland.......................................... 12 R. Rybka Construction......................................... 33 Randy’s Pump Service........................................... 48 RE/MAX Crossroads............................................. 23 Ready Ride.......................................................... 35 Regency Wine Sellars & Bar................................. 44 Rice’s Landscaping.................................................. 5 Richfield Coin & Collectibles................................ 32 Sal’s Landscaping ................................................ 24 Sasak Landscaping............................................... 27 Smith Bros........................................................... 22 State Farm/MacDonald......................................... 2 Stouffer Realty................. Inside Front Cover, 21, 26 Studio Move........................................................ 29 Suncrest Gardens................................................. 11 Super Sweep Chimneys......................................... 32 Tire Source.......................................................... 38 True Wealth Design.............................................. 42 Valley Animal Hospital........................................ 27 Village Auto Body................................................ 10 Welton’s............................................................... 39 Wheatley Auto Service.......................................... 35 Wilson, Cindi...................................................... 27 Yellow Creek Trading Co..................................... 15 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 10 a.m. For more information visit our website at www.richfieldchurch.net Church in the Valley Visit our website at www.churchinthevalley.org. 2241 Everett Rd. 330-657-2200. Adult class 9 a.m., Sunday morning service 10 a.m., Children’s Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Non-denominational, Christ-and Bible-centered. Growth group Bible studies available during the week. Richfield Bible Baptist Church Meets at the Richfield Holiday Inn Express, 5171 Brecksville Rd. Phone: 330-659-6561; Website: http://bbc.mapleknoll.us. Pastor Alfred B. Davis, Sunday School: 10 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship: 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Worship: 6 p.m.; Friday Bible Study: 7 p.m. Radio Program: Live with Pastor Al, Sundays at 11 p.m. and Fridays at 1:30 p.m. on AM 1220 WHKW. MOMS Club The MOMS (Moms Offering Moms Support) Club of Copley/Fairlawn will hold a Halloween party open house from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, at the Bath Church United Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, 3980 W. Bath Rd. We welcome any moms living in Copley, Fairlawn, or Bath who are looking for fun, educational things to do with their children. Our chapter plans monthly meetings, park play dates, field trips, holiday parties and a monthly MOMS night out. For more information, visit momsofcopley. com. RSVP on the “Contact us” page of the website. Bring your children dressed in costume. ∞ Organizations: We are happy to print your articles. We ask only that they be typed, with a limit of 250 words, and submitted by the 15th of each month. They may be emailed to news@scriptype. com or mailed to our office. The Bath Country Journal, October 2014 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 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 PLUMBING SWAN PLUMBING “The most trusted name in complete plumbing service.” OH#17005 330-659-6233 or 1-800-686-5658 BUCKEYE SURFACE MAINTENANCE Asphalt, seal coating, crack filling, line striping. Parking lots/driveways. Licensed, Bonded, Insured. Angie's List. Free estimate 216-328-1322 HOME IMPROVEMENT CORNWELL REMODELING Kitchens, baths, additions, basements, carpentry, windows, doors and painting. More than 20 years experience. Free estimates. Mike, 330-819-4942 BANKRUPTCY NE OHIO BANKRUPTCY ASSOCIATES Stop garnish/disconnect Bankruptcy $895 atty fee $295 down to file petition Free Consult, 330-499-1965 INVESTMENT AXA ADVISORS James Orwig, Financial Consultant 3700 Embassy Parkway, Suite 330 330-664-1805330-618-2285 james.orwig@axa-advisors.com 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 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 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 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 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 HANDYMAN SERVICE THE HANDYMAN JOSHUA KASTELIC Need a hand? Call The Handyman! Bath resident. 15+ years experience. Honest, Quality, On-Time. 330-840-4351 thehandyman_can@rocketmail.com The Bath Country Journal, October 2014 BARB, THE GARDENER, LLC Affordable landscaping services. Mulching, weeding, pruning, planting and maintenance. Call 330-836-4299 to plan a free consultation. Email: barbthegardener1247nr@yahoo.com MAINTENANCE MASTERS Lawn Maintenance & Fertilizer Programs Landscaping Makeovers, Mulch Applications Local – Licensed – Insured Call 330-715-1322, Visit M-Masters.com 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. jrmpainter@neo.rr.com, 330-836-0475 PHARMACY COLONIAL PHARMACY Full ServiceHome Health Care (Next to Ken Stewart’s Lodge) 330-666-3569 1-800-232-DRUG 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 coachman281@sbcglobal.net 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 SWIMMING POOLS AQUA POOLS 330-666-9735 Retail Store - 1996 N. Cleve-Mass Rd. 330-6660801 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 To Place a Listing Call 330-659-0303 47 Country Bargains Country Bargains are $8 Country Bargains are $8 Country Bargain ads are $8 and will be printed in the Bath Country Journal and ScripType magazines of Richfield, Hudson, Twinsburg, Independence, Sagamore Hills, Brecksville, Broadview Heights and Hinckley for a total circulation of 58,800. Listings are limited to 20 words and residents, not businesses or paid services. We must receive these by the 5th of the month. Please mail to: Country Bargains, c/o ScripType Publishing, 4300 Streetsboro Rd., Richfield 44286. For Sale: White wicker desk, $75. Oversized easy chair, ottoman, $75. This End Up desk, chair, $150. Wall unit, $175. Call 330-659-4425. For Sale: Appex 24" digital TV, like new, $50. Olympus C-4040 Zoom digital camera, $100. Sony DVD writer/recorder, $100. 440-539-2280. Moving Sale: Dining room set, medium wood, 8 chairs, table, hutch, $900. Loveseat, $200. Recliner, $35. Computer cabinet, $50. Kitchen table, $50. 440-230-1797. For Sale: 8 solid oak Amish-made dining chairs, like new condition, $100 each. Will sell 4 or 8. 330-836-3359. For Sale: All oak Amish-made wall shelf, pair of sconces, violin with stand or can be hung and entertainment center. 330-836-3359. For Sale: 1/2 price Longaberger baskets. Large selection and variety. Liners and protectors included. Free item with every purchase. 330468-4527. For Sale: Four computer desks, cherry veneer, very good condition, $300 each or make offer. Call: 216-538-1920 or 440-838-1958. For Sale: Dining room set, 6 chairs, table with pads, 2 leaves, china cabinet with 3 shelves and storage area, $1,500. 440-717-1817. Free: Firewood, cut your own. 440-546-9121. For Sale: Animal cage, $75. Male and female roller skates, $75 each. Hunting coveralls, $60. 12ft. folding ladder, $100. Ladies bike, $50. 440526-8252. For Sale: 5 tray 18ft. diameter clambake steamer, $200. 30ft. x 54"D above ground pool complete with supplies, $400. 440-746-0905. For Sale: 26" 10-speed English racer, $50. 24" Mongoose DXR, $25. 20" Huffy stone mountain, $15. 440-746-0905. For Sale: Sears Pro Form XP Razor Stepper. Has cup holder, and fan. Like new, $95. Call: 216- 525-0502. For Sale: Craftsman variable speed wood lathe. Used twice, with large variety of chisels. Safety mask. $450. 330-225-7153. Estate Sale: Sept. 26-27, 10-4 p.m. Leather sofa, leather/wicker living room set, bedroom set, flatware, china, electronics, exercise equipment, cane shelves. 216-402-3938. For Sale: Hamilton autoshift drawing board, 36"x60". Adjustable tilt table, motorized height adjustment, drafting machine, 48" fluor. strip light. $295. Call: 440-237-6103. For Sale: Walnut hutch storage units. Bottoms 22"D, 30"H w/locked file drawer, top 13"D, 42"H. Glass-paned doors. $200 set. 330-405-5030. For Sale: Craftsman wheeled tool box on chest, 44"H, $75. 29" girls autobike, 6 gears, shifts gears automatically, $125. 330-405-5030. For Sale: Frontier John Deere ST1028 snowblower, BS Intek engine, SCAG Clamshell collection system. Call: 330-730-6859. For Sale: Upright freezer, not self defrosting, Frigidaire 83/4 cu.ft., 51"H, 24"W, 26 1/2" D. Good condition, $75. 440-838-4890. For Sale: Brigestone studless tires 225-55R 17Q. All four for $80. 330-659-6246. For Sale: Landscape/ATV trailer. 4ft. x 8ft. Factory-made Cleveland trailer with aluminum diamond plate foor and steel sides, $350/offer. 216-870-2886. Avon collectible collectors: Avon collectibles, great deal. Call me: 330-659-6471. For Sale: 3-pc. drum set, throne, base pedal, $150. One snare, $25. One snare w/practice pad, stand, case, $65. 216-870-2752. For Sale: Oak kitchen set w/hutch, $500. Oak entertainment center, $50. Exercise bike, $25. 440-838-8761. For Sale: Snow blower 26" S/P, $250. Aquarium , 30-gallon with cabinet and canopy, $250. Heavy duty hydraulic jack, $250. 440-237-8823. For Sale: Craftsman radial arm saw w/cabinet, $250. Kirby vacuum w/attachments, $200. Blazon spring horse, $75. Emperor grandfather clock, $250. 440-237-8823. For Sale: Husqvarna riding mower, 54" deck w/ grass catcher, snowblade, wheel weights, chains, VGC, $600/OBO. 330-659-4624. For Sale: Two twin beds, makes into sectional, black/white vinyl covers, excellent condition, $200/OBO. 330-928-1876. For Sale: Frigidaire Gallery, height 681/4" H x 285/8", W, x 313/4"D, 4 years old, $200. Dining room table, 65"x 45", plus two leaves, $300. 440-376-3443. For Sale: Antique Melodian, VGC, works well, $250. Crystal chandelier, 1920s, teardrop prisms, EC, 14" dia., $350. 330-273-3793. Wanted: Brecksville resident looking for garage space to store one vehicle. Call: 440-526-9775. Leave message. For Sale: Little Tikes treehouse and swing set, needs disassembled and hauled away. Originally $850, asking $150. Call: 216-406-1174. For Sale: 8-piece patio set, table, 4 chairs, umbrella with stand, 2-seat glider, neutral, $300. 330-487-5513. For Sale: Getting engaged? Jacket-style wedding band and engagement ring. Jacket has ten RANDY’S PUMP SERVICE PUMPS HOLDING TANKS SOFTENERS 330-659-9838 Aquamerica Pumps 48 Real Estate & Employment Help Wanted: Full-service landscape company located in Richfield is seeking full/part-time landscape and maintenance technicians; experience is preferred or will train a qualified candidate. We offer competitive wage and opportunity for advancement. Call 330-659-3396. HelpWanted: Part-time barn help neeed: experience with horses is required. Must have reliable transportaion. For additional information, please call 440-526-4812. Help Wanted: Individual needed to mow, weedwack, misc. lawn care, care for peafowl, pheasants and clean barns. Residence on West Bath Road near Medina Line. Necessary equipment furnished. Starting at $9/hr. Flexible working hours. Please call 330-606-3331, if interested. Unclassified ads must be prepaid. They should be received by the 15th of the month at The Bath Country Journal, 4300 Streetsboro Rd., Richfield OH 44286. Include 50¢ per word. diamonds, unusual piece, selling below appraisal. 440-838-4168. Wanted: Watch restorer buying watchmaker's tools, watch parts, watch books, complete watches or collections. No quartz watches/fakes. Paying cash. 330-416-0336. For Sale: 1999 Harley-Davidson FLHRCI Road King Classic, 1450 C.I., Tour Pak, Kerker pipes, Stage I kit, dark green/black, $8,900/OBO. 440823-0258. Free: Horse manure - get a head start on next spring's garden. Will load your truck. Richfield. 330-659-4748. Wanted: Old car or truck, 1923-1987, projects OK. Call: 330-523-0154. Wanted: Cars and trucks in need of mechanical repair, all others considered, 330-523-0154. Wanted: New/used soil erosion fabric 2'-3' height or construction perimeter erosion silt fences with/ without stakes. 330-278-2260. 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. The Bath Country Journal, October 2014 Leave the tricks behind and treat yourself to a new home! #1 Agent in Summit County 2013 Laurie Morgan Schrank 330.666.2525 3070 W. 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Bath Road CUYAHOGA FALLS $275,000 1463 Reserve Drive BATH $1,300,000 489 Crown Pointe Pkwy CUYAHOGA FALLS $525,000 4511 Heather Hills Drive BATH $309,500 4300 Okey Court GRANGER $849,900 856 Cricket Circle BATH $525,000 4220 Kingsbury Blvd. COPLEY $337,900 4576 Granger Road BATH $799,900 1427 Hillandale Drive BATH $269,900 4530 Granger Road BATH $299,900 1135 Top Of The Hill Road BATH $699,000 4793 Stone Gate Blvd. BATH $659,000 5943 Penwood Drive SHARON $699,500 2257 Jumper Knoll Drive SHARON $1,399,000 NEW LISTI NG 866 Kings Cross Drive Wadsworth $255,000 3246 Sourek Road BATH $264,900 The Bath Country Journal, October 2014 1950 Kemery Road BATH $219,900 Magazine Celebrating 28 Years of Serving the Bath Community Bath Country Journal 4300 Streetsboro Rd. Richfield OH 44286 PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID Richfield, Ohio 44286 Permit No. 26 Buy 1 Bag of Seed and Get the 2nd Bag HALF OFF! (same kind and size) Not to be combined with other offers. One per customer. 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