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The Case for an Investor’s Persistant, Rational Optimism
by Kevin Kroskey, CFP®, MBA I’ve been writing this article since January 2011. At that time, we were recovering from the financial crisis with perpetual alarms from pundits for a “double-dip recession,” concerns over growing U.S. deficits and homeowners feeling trapped under depressed housing prices that had yet to recover in earnest. Oh, we also […]
CVCC’s technician and machining programs ready to upskill and train
Staffing shortages and a demand for workers in the machining industry has restricted a company’s ability to upskill staff and accommodate training for multiple people at once. However, companies may opt to upskill a few employees at a time by outsourcing training to the Cuyahoga Valley Career Center. This format will not interfere with current […]
Correction
In the August article about the Revere Board of Education, the pay for substitute teachers was incorrect. The pay was increased from $90 per day to $134 per day at the June 28 meeting. In the August article about Revere teacher Robert Pierson winning the Summit Artspace Arts Alive Educator Award, his work history was […]
Bath Fire Department hires first full-time female firefighter
by Martin McConnell The Bath Fire Department recently added a new full-time firefighter to its roster: Rachel Rexroad. Rexroad marks the department’s first hire of a full-time female firefighter in its 77-year history. Rexroad came to Bath from the Cleveland Heights Fire Department, and got her start as an EMT first responder in southern Ohio […]
Township Administrator’s Corner
Understanding and adapting to the natural evolution of a community is vital to a local government’s overall plan to provide and sustain important services to its residents and businesses. Moreover, when examining a community’s focus toward development and growth, it’s important to determine if an established comprehensive plan has met the goals and priorities of […]
Fingerprint services made available to residents
by Laura Bednar July 25 township trustees meeting Bath Township trustees approved private digital fingerprint services for residents and qualifying employees who work in Bath. The township is now an authorized agency of Webcheck, a system through which agencies can transmit fingerprints and other data electronically to the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation to be […]
Ghent rezoning case triggers ‘Keep Bath Rural’ signs
by Laura Bednar Bath Township will hold a public hearing before the board of trustees on Sept. 7 at 6 p.m. regarding the rezoning of 1075 Ghent Rd. Dr. Tim Pristas, Bath resident and dentist, wants to rezone the property from an R-2 residential – single-family homes – to B-4 restricted business to build a […]
Trustees talk recycling, swear in new firefighter
by Laura Bednar Aug. 8 township trustees meeting Bath Township trustees visited a Rumpke recycling site in Columbus to learn how recyclable materials are processed. Trustee Sharon Troike said the facility handles recyclables from 36 counties. She detailed the separation process for paper, plastic and glass on the conveyor belt, which uses an optical scanner […]
Revere Superintendent’s Column
Welcome to the 2022-2023 school year! As the new school year begins, it is heartwarming to welcome back our incredibly talented and dedicated employees; all 320 of them. It is also so very exciting to welcome our new hires and spend time with them during onboarding, mentoring, and new teacher orientation. This year, we welcome […]
Revere still fighting shortage of bus drivers
by Sheldon Ocker Aug. 16 school board meeting Revere schools Treasurer Rick Berdine reminded the board of education that shortages of personnel is a pervasive problem for school districts around the country. Superintendent Michael Tefs reported that a scarcity of bus drivers remains an issue for Revere. “We continue to try and fill those positions,’’ […]
Tag day fundraiser a success
To the Editor: On behalf of the Revere Music Parents Association, we would like to say thank you to the community for their support of our recent Tag Day Fundraiser. Your generous donations ensure the success of the vocal and instrumental music programs at Revere High School. The proceeds from this fundraiser are used to […]
Township holds Historic Hamlets of Bath Tour
Enjoy a trip back in time on Sunday, Sept. 18, at 1 p.m. and find a treasure while discovering “Center Road,” a key to the past in Bath Township. Take a two-hour trolley tour back into history and unlock the mysteries that unfold as seven spirits guide passengers through the Historic Hamlets of Bath Township. […]
Bath Community Fund seeks grant proposals
Bath Community Fund of Akron Community Foundation will accept grant proposals from nonprofit organizations that enrich the Bath community and improve residents’ quality of life, beginning Sept. 1. Grant applications will be considered for programs that demonstrate a commitment to preserving Bath’s historical and environmental legacy, enhancing the local arts and culture landscape, serving youth, […]
MOMS Club offers support and activities for moms and kids
by Alex Vukoder For Bath resident Samantha Swan, the MOMs Club of Copley/Fairlawn was a valuable resource for her at a very pivotal time for her family. “The MOMS club helped me find my village,” said Swan, current president of the club. “I was facing post-partum depression and having this group offered the friendships I […]
The Flower Lady of Hametown Road sets up shop
by Sheldon Ocker Amy Slemenda needed the big stone house on Hametown Road. She needed the three acres surrounding the house, and she needed the two outbuildings a few yards from the home. She wanted that house and that land the moment she saw it, a few days after she, her husband and four children […]
Grapevine
The Barry Family dedicated the funds raised from their 14th annual Betty Lou Barry Memorial Golf Tournament to A-T Children’s Project, an organization fighting for answers to a rare, degenerative disease called Ataxia-telangiectasia. David Barry presented a check for $20,404 to the organization at the close of the superhero-themed event held at Roses Run Country Club. Golfers came from […]
Size of Revere kindergarten class watched closely
by Sheldon Ocker Aug. 9 school board work session As of the date of the Revere Board of Education work session, 196 students were registered for kindergarten classes, nine fewer than the previous school year. Superintendent Michael Tefs wants to maintain the district standard of no more than 22 students per kindergarten class. If the […]
Bath author captures ancestors’ adventures in debut novel
by Laura Bednar Decades of genealogical research led Bath resident Rose Kleidon to extraordinary historical documents about one branch of her family, which she believed had a story to be told. Kleidon’s debut novel, “1836: Year of Escape,” is a historical tale that chronicles her ancestors’ immigration from Germany to America. According to her website, […]
Students will play interactive role in model outdoor community
by Wendy Turrell GAR Foundation recently awarded Richfield Elementary School a $10,000 grant to create a model of the Revere community on the school property. The interactive Community in Our Backyard would feature businesses and other unique features of the real-life Revere community. First-grade teacher Debbie Schwertner, along with a team of teachers, professionals and […]
New grants fund outdoor learning opportunities at Bath Elementary
by Wendy Turrell Bath Elementary School recently received two Educator Initiative Grants from the GAR Foundation that will fund new programs for science and language arts curriculums in the Outdoor Learning Lab. Bath Elementary Principal Dan Fry said the $8,850 “Not all Classrooms Have 4 Walls” grant will support the fourth-grade science unit that studies […]
Revere soccer team loaded with experience, expectations
by Sheldon Ocker The Revere soccer team hasn’t forgotten a 1-0 loss to Bay Village in last year’s Division II Regional final, costing the Minutemen a chance to win a state championship. “We just didn’t get the ball to bounce our way, the way it ended,’’ said head coach Nick DePompei, as the Minutemen prepared […]
Bath Gamma Garden Club
Bath Gamma Garden Club will hold its fall party on Wednesday, Sept. 7, at the Hale Farm Carriage Pavilion. The club will supply the main dish, and members are asked to bring a side dish, salad or dessert. Family members are invited. BGGC is capping off a summer of garden maintenance and field trips and […]
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SHOULD I GET REMARRIED?
Part I: Estate planning issues surrounding remarriage By Ann E. Salek, Attorney at Law, Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston, Ltd. As people live longer, remarriage becomes more and more common. People may lose their spouse or divorce while still contemplating a long life ahead for themselves. Statistics show that the largest population of people getting remarried […]
Free weddings offered in Summit County’s newest Metro Park area
Summit County Probate Court and Summit Metro Parks are partnering to offer a free outdoor wedding ceremony and vow renewal for Summit County residents at the Valley View Area of Cascade Valley Metro Park, at 1212 Cuyahoga St. in Akron. The outdoor wedding event will be held on Friday, Sept. 23 at 11 a.m. Akron […]
Bus use requested
Richfield Police Chief Michael Swanson has requested that parents of students that attend Richfield Elementary School consider having their child ride the bus rather than driving them to and from school. Swanson said there were daily traffic jams on Revere and Everett roads last year, creating a dangerous situation. “The parking lot is not made […]
Vote underway for county soil and water conservation board
Individuals who own or occupy land within the Summit County Soil and Water Conservation District and are 18 years of age or older may vote to select members of its board of supervisors. The two supervisors will be elected to a three-year term commencing Jan. 1 and ending December 31, 2025. Nominees are Ana Burns, […]
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Red Flags of Investment Fraud
by Kevin Kroskey, CFP®, MBA You have likely seen the local headlines. An apparent $50 million investment fraud is unwinding in Northeast Ohio with a former high school basketball coach and self-proclaimed single-family real estate expert being accused of bilking investors in a Ponzi scheme. You probably think, “This can’t happen to me.” The victims […]
Revere High School art teacher wins educator award
by Ivy Socha The Summit Artspace Arts Alive Educator Award highlights a teacher that shows a passion for their job as well as dedication to helping art students learn and succeed. The 2022 recipient of this award is Robert (Bob) Pierson, a visual arts teacher at Revere High School. Prior to obtaining his art education […]
The Big Idaho Potato Truck is coming to town
A truckload of Idaho potatoes is on its way to Richfield and the community is invited to come to Whitey’s Booze N’ Burgers on Brecksville Road on Sunday, Aug. 7, from 3-7 p.m. to be part of the fun. Whitey’s owner, John Bigadza, and his son Matt, have become vodka distillers and their main ingredient […]
Bath contractor forms 11-piece rock band
by Laura Bednar When it came out in conversation that Bath resident John Troike plays the drums and his friend plays the trombone, their initial response was typical of musicians: Let’s start a band. What started as a chat between two friends on a golf course evolved into a classic rock cover band called “Old […]