Auditor Kovack's Weekend Update
May 28,  2020

Auditor's Office In the News

 

 
 
 
 


We apologize for the erratic schedule on the Weekend Update coming out recently.  Although I've been working everyday and our offices have been open everyday, most of our staff are working in a semi-furlough situation to allow for social distancing in our offices.  We've been getting to the Weekend Update when we can.  Thanks for your patience!

Ohio Department of Aging is offering free, daily check-in phone calls for residents age 60 and older, to help reduce isolation and support their health and well being. For more information about this program or to sign up, click: 
For more help for seniors, please reach out to our local Medina County Office for Older Adults at 330-723-9514

For those families struggling with food, Feeding Medina County is conducting food distribution every two weeks.  The next distribution will occur on Thursday, June 11 from 7:30 - 9 am at the county fairgrounds, 735 Lafayette Rd., Medina.  Bring a picture ID, make sure your trunk is empty and stay in your car.

   INFORMATION


Don't forget to " DO THE FIVE"
1.  Wash your hands often
2.  Cough into your elbow, not your hands
3.  Try to avoid touching your face
4.  Try to stay at least 6 feet apart from other people
5.  Feeling sick?  STAY HOME!
 
Mike Kovack
 
Come then - let us to the task, to the battle and the toil - each to our part, each to our station.
Winston Churchill
   
 
Hometown Heroes 
Jenn Heller  
 
 
Medina nurse practitioner travels to epicenter of pandemic to provide much-needed care to those on the front lines. 
 
 

Brunswick/Medina Community Recreation Centers to reopen June 1    
The Medina Community Recreation Center will be open once again starting Monday, June 1, but restrictions will be put in place to protect patrons. Info.   The Brunswick Community Recreation Center has announced they will open on or around June 1.  This information was gleaned from their Facebook page.  INFO   The Wadsworth Recreation Center is currently open.  INFO 
Investigation Electricity Virtual 4-H Spin Club    
Join Hamilton County 4-H Volunteer Dean Rettig for the "Investigating Electricity" Virtual Special Interest (SPIN) Club! Session available Tuesday & Thursdays from June 2, 2020 through June 18, 2020 between 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Info.
 
Economy & Markets - Update & Outlook Webinar    
Join the Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce for an Economy & Markets - Update & Outlook webinar presented by: John Augustine, Huntington Private Bank Chief Investment Officer on June 4, 2020 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. Info.  
Medina Community Band Virtual Summer Concert 
On June 5, 2020,  Medina Community Band will present their first virtual Summer Band Concert, a celebration of 161 years (since 1859) of presenting community concerts in Medina, on the Medina Community Band website.    
Jazz Under The Stars - Livestream

Ohio Regional Music Arts and Cultural Outreach (ORMACO) opens its 10th anniversary of Jazz under the Stars with the Joe Leaman Jazz Trio streamed live on June 6, 2020, at 7 pm. Leaman is an in-demand pianist, percussionist and instructor in the Northeast Ohio region. He has been seen with local artists Jack Schantz, Helen Welch, Dave Morgan, and has performed with the bands Special Request, Charita Franks, and Axon Neuron just to name a few.
To stream this event live, click ORMACO.
Stan Hywet Gardens/Grounds Open

The grounds and gardens of the Stan Hywet mansion in Akron are open for free public viewing during the coronavirus pandemic.  The gardens are open Wednesday through Sunday 8:30 am through 10 am for seniors and from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm for all guests.  They are closed Memorial Day.  Donations are accepted.  Info.
Medina County Parks! 
Sites currently open:  
  • Allardale
  • Brunswick Lake Park
  • Buckeye Woods Park
  • Chippewa Inlet Trail North
  • Chippewa Lake
  • Green Leaf Park
  • Hubbard Valley Park
  • Killbuck Lakes
  • Lake Medina
  • Letha House Park East
  • Letha House Park West
  • Medina Marsh Nature Preserve
  • Multipurpose Trails: Lester Rail Trail, Chippewa Inlet Trail, Chippewa
  • Plum Creek Park
  • Rail Trail, and Montville Trail
  • River Styx Park
  • Schleman Nature Preserve
The following Medina County Park District locations are closed to the public until further notice:
Carolyn Ludwig Mugrage Park (including the dog park), Princess Ledges Nature Preserve, Wolf Creek Environmental Center, Alderfer-Oenslager Wildlife Sanctuary, Susan Hambley Nature Center, and park district headquarters.
 
All programs and reservations are canceled through at least June 30. New facility reservations for 2020 are not being accepted at this time. Young Naturalist Camps and youth fishing camps have been canceled for this summer. All playgrounds and drinking fountains remain closed.
 
Please visit www.MedinaCountyParks.com for the latest news and information.
 
Together Ohio   
Ohio officials are developing strategies to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, but they cannot do it alone. If you are interested in helping your fellow Ohioans explore how you can contribute and what is needed. Info. 
 
Medina County Office for Older Adults Program Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic  
 
 
In an effort to meet the growing needs of seniors in the community, Medina County Office for Older Adults has created a number of innovative programs and added to existing service provisions to provide much needed assistance to those in need. Please contact the Office for Older adults in Medina County at 330-723-9514 with any requests for assistance.
 
Help is Available! 
The services at Alternative Paths are now being provided by telehealth. Mental health and addiction treatment is now available through telehealth for new and current clients. Click Info or call 330-725-9195 for information or an appointment. 
BLOOD DONATIONS STILL NEEDED!
As the coronavirus continues to impact our communities, your help is needed to help ensure we maintain a strong blood supply to support hospital patient care in Ohio.   Go to Blood Donations
or call 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767) to find a blood drive near you!

COVID-19 Information Resources
 
Business & Employee Resources 
Coping With COVID-19 Restrictions & Stress
  • Make time to unwind. Try to do some other activities you enjoy.
  • Connect with others. Talk with people you trust about your concerns and how you are feeling.
  
Support Services in Medina County
 
 
Medina County Veterans Services Offices will reopen to the public on June 1, 2020.  Learn more about the reopen plan and visitor guidelines at https://www.medinacountyveterans.org/covid-19-information-and-resources/.  
 
Medina County Jobs and Family Services (JFS)
is providing assistance for those whose job(s) have been impacted by COVID 19. Visit
Food Pantries in Medina County 
 
Brunswick Food Pantry, 1255 N. Carpenter Road, Brunswick. Every Tuesday from 6:00 to 7:00 pm and second Tuesday 1:00 to 3:00 pm For more information, call (330)220-8299. Must be Brunswick, Brunswick Hills Township, Valley City or Hinckley residents.
 
Buckeye Christian Assembly, 3159 Columbia Road, Medina. Second Saturday of each month there is a food pantry and hot meals from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm For more information, call (330)764-4099.
 
The Valley City Community Group has partnered with LifeSpring Community Church to donate funds for their food pantry to help Valley City residents during quarantine. Residents can make contact by emailing food@lifescc.net. Monetary donations can be made through our website that go direct to the food pantry at  http://www.valleycity.org/   Volunteers may be needed as well, please contact LifeSpring at the above email. 
 
Helping Hands at Northside Christian Church, 7615 Ridge Road, Wadsworth. Third Thursday 5:00 to 7:00 pm. For more information, call (330)336-4622.
 
Lafayette United Methodist Church, 6201 Lafayette Road, Lafayette Township. Food distribution will be available, Saturday, June 13 and June 27 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Distribution will be drive-thru only. please bring a photo ID.  For more information, call (330)725-6176.
 
Living Hope Church, 6288 Wooster Pike, Medina. Third Saturday from 9:30 to 11:00 am. For more information, (330) 725-7730.
 
Lodi Family Center, 301 Mill St., Lodi. Monday and Wednesday from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, Tuesday from 4:00 to 6:00 pm and other times by appointment. Serving Lodi, Chatham, Spencer, Homerville, Westfield, Seville, Chippewa, Lafayette, Polk, Sullivan areas. For more information, call (330) 302-4182.
 
Our Lady Help of Christians, 9608 Norwalk Road, Litchfield. Monday from 6:30 to 8:30 pm and Wednesday from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Both by appointment only. A photo ID and proof of residence is required. For more information, call the church office at (330) 722-1180.
 
Salvation Army, 425 W. Liberty St., Medina. Meals are served every Wednesday and last week of the month on Monday, Wednesday and Friday the pantry is open from 4:00 to 6:00 pm the pantry is open. Doors open at 2:00 pm. Serving Medina, Litchfield, Chippewa Lake, Spencer and York areas only. A photo ID and proof of residence is required. For more information, call (330) 722-6488.
 
Medina Personal Care Pantry will hold a "stay in your care" pantry on June 6 from 8:00 to 9:30 am at Living Hope Church, 6288 Wooster Pike. Info or call 440-567-0769.  
 
Feeding Medina County, 650 W. Smith Road, Suite C-8, Medina. Please call before coming at (330) 421-4816.
NEWS AROUND THE COUNTY
Memorial Pool will remain closed in Medina

MEDINA - City leaders worked to reopen Memorial Pool in 2017 after a long hiatus.
Instead of splashing around in the pool during the hot and humid weather that's on the way, the city's children will have to find alternative ways of cooling off.
The state allowed swimming pools regulated by the health department to open Tuesday. But, at least for the time being, Memorial Pool will remain closed.
The Medina Community Recreation Center is facing an estimated deficit of $1.2 million by the end of the year. Rec center Director Mike Wright said with not being able to charge for memberships this year at the Memorial Pool - it has to set limitations on the pool to 51 people at any one time - there won't be a way to keep out of negative spending in 2020
 
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Farewell video commemorates Brunswick middle schools, namesakes

BRUNSWICK - Gary Allen wasn't out for attention when he put together his video dedicated to the three closing Brunswick middle schools.
But that's exactly what he's received.
In just over two weeks since Allen, the band director for Edwards and Visintainer middle schools, posted his video, " A Farewell to Brunswick Middle Schools" on YouTube, it has received more than 4,700 views and 80 likes.
"I kinda thought it would just be for the students and the teachers and maybe some past teachers," Allen said. "It's turned into a community thing. I've seen some comments on the video and just how people really appreciated capturing the last 60 plus years in three minutes (is amazing)."


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Medina County sees 33% spike in coronavirus cases in last week
A new graphic from the county health department offers a look at how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted residents of all age ranges.
This comes as the county saw 70 new cases in the last seven days.
"As testing becomes more readily available, there will be increased confirmed cases," Wasowski said in a statement. "... Our early testing was limited to those most ill, which explains the current ratio of hospitalizations to total cases. COVID-19 is still present in our community and on the rise."
According to the state numbers, as of Wednesday there are 310 confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Medina County. This includes 66 that required hospitalization and 20 deaths.
On May 21, the number cases was around 233.

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Employment Opportunities
 
Search all the local job sites HERE
 
 
   
Dental Services Supervisor - Medina County Health Department. INFO.  
 
Pizza Delivery Driver - Courthouse Pizzeria, Medina. INFO. 
 
Receptionist - Medina County Veterans Service Office . INFO.
 
Teller - Huntington Bank, Wadsworth.  INFO.  
 
Environmental Health Mosquito Control Program Intern. Medina County Health Department. INFO. 
 
Laboratory Technician 1 -  Medina County Sanitary Engineers . INFO. 
 
Natural Resource Intern - Medina county Park District. INFO.  
 
Child Welfare Professionals - Medina County Jobs and Family Services. INFO. 
 
Resident Care Aide (Full - Time) - Medina County Home. INFO 
    
Hinckley Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator - Medina County Sanitary Engineers.   INFO.    
 
Line Maintenance Worker -  Medina County Sanitary Engineers. INFO.  
 
Electrical Inspector (Intermittent) - Medina County Building Department. INFO. 
 
Assistant Director of Children's Services - Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilities. INFO.  
 
Census Taker - U.S. Census Bureau. INFO.     
 
Bus Driver (Part-Time) - Medina County Transit. INFO.  
 
Assistant County Administrator - Medina County Board of Commissioners. INFO. 
 
Job and Family Service Director -  Medina County Board of Commissioners.  INFO. 
  
Water System Computer Technician 1 - Medina County Sanitary Engineers. INFO.  
   
Correction Officer - Medina County Juvenile Detention Center. INFO.   
       
 
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