Auditor Kovack's Weekend Update |
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Hello,
The COVID vaccine is coming! It's just going to take some time. Medina County residents 80 years of age and older can register for the vaccine by calling the Medina County Health Department at 330-723-9688, ext. 243. Right now, the there is a much greater demand for the shots than there is vaccine.
The Health Department wants to reassure citizens that everyone who wants the vaccine will have the opportunity to get it. It will just take some time. It’s our commitment to Medina County that all resources are being used in our fight against COVID-19. Keep social distancing, hand washing and wearing your masks!
Great news - the Medina County District Libraries are back open for in person visits, masks required. Make sure to check out their Winter Reading Game for adults, as well as a whole host of things to keep your kids busy through these winter COVID months at MCDL.
The Wadsworth Public Library also has events and activities available. Check them out at Wadsworth Library.
Congratulations to Sarah Reed, of Brunswick, who recently had her book "The Silent Knight" published by Christian Faith Publishing!
And how about those Cleveland Browns!!! Not a bad weekend for football in Northeast Ohio, even though Ohio State ended up being only the second best team in the country! Good luck to Cleveland against the Chiefs this week!
Be kind to your neighbors! We all need it right now! ;)
Mike Kovack
Medina County Auditor
I expect to pass through life but once. If, therefore, there be any kindness I can show, or any good thing I can do to any fellow being, let me do it now, and not defer or neglect it, as I shall not pass this way again.
William Penn
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We're in the last few weeks of
dog license season!
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Be sure to renew your dog tag by Jan. 31.
Here are three good reasons to license your dog:
- It's the law.
- It's their ticket home if they are ever lost.
- The money from the fees collected goes directly to help the Medina County Animal Shelter.
PLEASE NOTE!!! MEDINA COUNTY OFFICES ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC DUE TO COVID-19.
You must renew your dog license by mail, online or at local retailers in your community. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Update on Medina County's Covid Vaccine Rollout and How to Stay Informed of Availability |
COVID-19 vaccine registration for citizens 80 years and older opened Jan. 11, 2021 in Medina County with the requests for appointments quickly exceeding available doses. The county Health Department is in the process of calling individuals back who left their names and contact information for vaccine scheduling, according to an update posted HERE.
Vaccine supply coming to the Medina County Health Department is set by the State of Ohio. At this time, they are receiving around 300 doses per week. Appointments are made when the supply is confirmed, according the the Health Department. Calls to the Health Department are currently not accepting messages but residents are advised to keep checking the health department website HERE for updates.
The week of Jan.19 marks beginning of phase 1B of the State of Ohio's Covid vaccine rollout, based on Governor DeWine's tiered system for offering vaccinations to the estimated 2.2 million people who are eligible in this phase.
This phase begins with those who are 80 or older. Each week, the plan is to include new age groups by dropping the age limit 5 years. However, vaccinations may not be complete for the previous age group even though a new age group has been added. It will take a number of weeks to distribute all of the vaccine given the limited doses available, according to the state's Department of Health website.
Under the proposed plan, here is the timing of vaccine rollout based on age groups.
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The week of Jan. 19: Ohioans 80 years of age and older.
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The week of Jan. 25: Ohioans 75 years of age and older; those with severe congenital or developmental disorders.
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The week of Feb. 1: Ohioans 70 years of age and older; employees of K-12 schools that wish to remain or return to in-person or hybrid models.
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The week of Feb. 8: Ohioans 65 years of age and older
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Main Street Medina and Medina City Ask Businesses, Households to "Leave the Lights On" in Support of Front-line Workers
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The City of Medina and Main Street Medina will join other cities in Ohio to thank and honor our healthcare workers, first responders and victims of the virus by "Leaving the Lights On!"
We encourage all households and businesses to join us in support by leaving up your outside lights until Feb. 7, 2021, the downtown organization announced on its Facebook page.
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Medina Recreation Center Offers a 12-Week
Health and Wellness Program
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Medina Community Recreation Center is offering a virtual educational and informative program to a help citizens reclaim their health with the Community Wellness Project. It will feature discussions with local wellness professionals on topics such as whole wellness, personal wellness strategies, and physical and mental health.
The virtual program will be held on Tuesdays starting Jan.19 through April 6 from 7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Interested persons can learn more on the Medina Rec website. Go HERE to sign up. Cost is $20 for MCRC members and $35 for non-members.
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Auditor Kovack's #Model Challenge Photo Contest Showcases Local Licensed Dogs
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MEDINA, Ohio -- Medina County licensed dogs are invited to grace the "dogwalk" and show us your glamour shots in our latest #Model Challenge photo contest.
This is the second contest in as many months launched by the Auditor's Office to highlight the importance of licensing your dogs (while having a little fun at the same time). Dog licenses can be purchased or renewed by Jan. 31.
The contest rules are as follows:
1. Submit a photo of your dog looking
his or her model best. Props and clothing can be used but are not
mandatory. Cute expressions and poses are encouraged.
Sometimes less is more! Dogs MUST be licensed in Medina
County to be eligible.
2. Include a clever caption with the photo that identifies the dog by
name and breed.
3. More than one dog can appear in the photo.
4. The dog with the most likes on the Auditor's Facebook page
during the contest period determines the winner.
5. The winner gets a $50 gift card to Cool Beans Cafe in
downtown Medina.
6. Send entries HERE. Deadline for submission is Jan. 25.
More than 35 dogs from all over Medina County recently took part in our holiday Deck the Dogs contest. Those who entered that contest are still eligible to enter the #Model Challenge but we hope to see some new furry faces, too!
And don’t forget to purchase or renew your dog licenses now through
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Save the Date for the 2021 Medina Ice Festival
The 27th annual Medina Ice Festival will be held Feb. 19-22 on Medina Square with some Covid restrictions in place. Please note that the event is one week later than usual this year.
Ice sculptures sponsored by local stores will be placed throughout the historic district and south town, and the Medina Square will be turned into an ice sculpture gallery with larger pieces on display.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, there will be no carving contests or demonstrations and masks are required to be worn at all times.
The event, presented by Elegant Ice Creations, is free and open to the public. Sculptures will be on display from the time they are put out on Friday, Feb 19, through Monday, Feb 22 (or until they melt). Leashed pets are welcome.
Sponsors include Serpentini Chevrolet Medina, the City of Medina, P.J. Marley's, Main Street Medina and Excalibur Auto Body.
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Through Jan. 20
The Wadsworth Public Library is hosting a Comfort Food Recipe Showcase to warm up the cold winter nights. Share your culinary treasures virtually. Cooks can submit their comfort food recipes and a picture of the finished product, which will be displayed on the Library's website and social media outlets from Jan. 25 through Feb. 8. Submit your recipes HERE.
Thursday, Jan.14
Learn how to write your autobiography in this free, 10-week virtual session that begins today at 10 a.m. It's offered by the Soprema Senior Center in Wadsworth and those interested in signing up should contact the Center at 330-335-1513 or via email HERE
Tuesday, Jan. 19
Rightzing Your Home is the topic of a virtual seminar offered by the Soprema Senior Center in Wadsworth. Those interested in signing up should contact the Center at 330-335-1513 or via email HERE.
The Medina Safety Council is sponsoring a virtual discussion titled "Drug-free Workplace and Medical Marijuana" presented by Dyann McDowell, founder & president of Training Marbles, Inc. Click HERE for more information and to register for this free event.
The Wadsworth YMCA is sponsoring a 24-session virtual weight loss program called Lose 4 U that will meet two days a week starting today through April 8.The sessions will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m. Cost is $125 and those interested should contact Gary Lake, Health and Wellness Director, at 330-336-9622 or HERE.
Wednesday, Jan. 20
This month, the Soprema Senior Center in Wadsworth is offering Table Talk with Dr. Patel which will focus on the topic of Asthma & COPD. Those interested in signing up should contact the Center at 330-335-1513 or via email HERE.
A virtual networking event sponsored by the Greater Medina Area Chamber of Commerce will be held from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Expand your network and get to know some new professionals who live and work in the area. Click HERE for more information and to register for this free event.
Saturday, Jan. 23
Military veterans are invited to join other veterans at Forever Amber Acres animal sanctuary for this monthly Equine Assisted and Learning workshop, FREE of charge for military veterans (registration is required to secure a spot), limited to 10 participants.The event will be held from 11 a.m.to 12:30 p.m. Register HERE
Monday, Jan. 25
The Medina County Historical Society will offer a virtual screening of "Claire de Lune" at 7 p.m. The film was created by Medina High School graduate Sydney Van Leeuwen. Go HERE to find the Zoom link for the screening.
Wednesday, Jan. 27
Storypoint Senior Living will offer a virtual financial planning seminar, Standing Guard: Protect What You Have Worked For at 6:30 p.m. Josh Kaluzne, a financial advisor with Edward Jones, will present. RSVP to Stacie at sfeiock@storypoint.com or 330-815-1396 by Jan. 26 to receive a virtual Zoom link and connection details.
Friday, Jan. 29
A Veterans Breakfast will be held 9-10:30 a.m. at StoryPoint Senior Living, 122 Medina Rd. in Medina. Call to register at 330-239-1100. The breakfast is carryout/drive-thru style until further notice.
Sunday, Feb. 14
ORMACO continues its live streamed concert series with Cleveland-based vocalist Dane Vannatter at 2 p.m. To celebrate Valentine’s Day, Vannatter will sing the romantic songs of Cole Porter, George and Ira Gershwin and other songwriters of the Great American Songbook. Dane will be accompanied by Joe Hunter on piano. To stream this event live, go HERE.
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Medina County's Demand for Covid Vaccine Quickly Outpaces Supply
While demand for vaccination is outpacing supply, county officials are asking residents to be patient while also lamenting a system that doesn't have the capacity to handle the high volume of need.
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Brunswick Educator Brings Dream for Special Needs Playground to Fruition
BRUNSWICK - Brunswick City Schools special education coordinator Leann Alferio has taken her concept for an all-inclusive playground to Neura Park from great idea to concrete plan.
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Medina Historical Society Screens Film of Former Medina Resident-Turned- Filmmaker
MEDINA - Claire de Lune is a story that’s close to the heart of its filmmaker, Sydney Van Leeuwen. Van Leeuwen grew up in Medina, Ohio, which is a historically fertile location for insane asylums, so she incorporated her hometown history into her thesis about grief and loss.
This month, in lieu of a meeting, the Historical Society is offering a virtual event at 7 p.m. Jan. 25, featuring a Zoom showing of an original film produced by the Medina High School graduate.
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