Auditor Kovack's Weekend Update
July 9,  2020

Auditor's Office In the News

 

 
 
 
 

Tax Bills Are Due Friday, July 10th!!!
The treasurers office is open to the public for the payment of taxes.  They are open until 6 pm on Friday, July 10th.  You may also pay your taxes at various drop boxes around the county.  If you are paying by mail, your letter has to be postmarked no later than Friday, July 10th.  The auditors office is also open to the public during this time also to address any questions.  However, we strongly urge you to contact us via phone/email rather than in person.
 
The Medina County Board of Elections is looking for help with the upcoming November elections.  More than 400 poll workers are need to ensure the election goes off smoothly.  Poll workers are paid for training and the hours worked on election day.  For information, call the Board at 330-722-9278.
 
Project: LEARN's bookstores are back open!  Medina and Wadsworth are currently open Monday - Friday from 10 am to 3 pm and Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm.  The Brunswick store will open on Monday, July 13.  Project: LEARN covers 60% of their costs through their book sales so make sure to stop in and see them this summer!  They do wonderful work in literacy!  

Congratulations to Brunswick Hills Township administrator
Vicky Waters, who retired on July 1 after 21 years of dedicated service to the township!  Best wishes & thanks for your service!
 
Congratulations to Highland Speech & Debate coach Suzette Burtoft who was recognized as a national "Double Diamond" coach last month, reflecting excellence in the activity!
 
Have a great week!
Mike Kovack

Strength doesn't come from what you can do. It comes from overcoming the things you once thought your couldn't.
Anonymous
  
 


Hometown Heroes  
 
 
Read their stories. 
 

Valley City Frog Jump Back...Online! 
 
The Valley City Community Group announced the Valley City Frog Jump is going online!  Participants will have until 5 pm August 18 to submit their video of their frog jump.  Rules include: 1) Find a frog (or a toad).  Make sure to safely care & return the frog to its environment when you are done; 2)  Name your frog.  Inappropriate names will be disqualified; 3)  Record your jump with your cell phone; 4)  You have only 30 seconds to complete three (3) successive jumps with your frog; 5)  No touching your frog!  You may yell at it, blow on it or stomp around it to get it to jump; 6)   Email your jump to valleycitycommunitygroup@gmail.com.  Include your name & cell phone number.
Prizes will be randomly selected based on the number of entrants. Prizes will also be offered for humor, creativity, costumes and decorations.  For more info, call Dave Smallwood at 216-533-7117.  Enjoy!  
Medina Ladies Night Out  
 
The merchants and members of Main Street Medina, with the support Summa Health System, VCS Salon & Spa, Skin Care Solutions, Medina County Women's Journal, and The Raspberry & The Rose, are pleased to announce Ladies Night Out: The Mask-erade version, set for
Thursday, July 9th, between 11:00 am to 9:00 pm. Don your fanciest face mask, and enjoy socially distanced shopping in the wonderful boutiques and specialty gift and food stores around the District. Many shops will offer special deals and discounts. Info.  
ORMACO Dine to Donate Event   
 
Ohio Regional Music Arts and Cultural Outreach's (ORMACO) fundraiser event, Sounds of Summer, is now Dine to Donate as Chef Ryan of the Corkscrew Saloon in Medina has graciously agreed to donate 20 per cent of dining proceeds to ORMACO to help make their music, arts and cultural outreach programs a reality for underserved, disadvantaged and rural populations. The Dine to Donate event will be on Thursday, July 16. Visit thecorkscrewsaloon.com/menus, select your carryout meal, call the restaurant at 330-725-0220, then return to your home to enjoy a one-hour LIVE STREAM concert at 7 pm with the talented Akron-based Joe Leaman as he brings you piano and steel drum tunes on the ORMACO Facebook page.  
Community Leaders Unite for Virtual Racism Discussion 
 
Let's Talk: A Discussion on Systemic Racism
will bring community members together to talk person-to-person in a facilitated format about what's happening in our community and to build new relationships. During the session, participants will be split into small groups for discussions. This event is hosted by the Medina Diversity Project, American Association of University Women (AAUW) Medina Branch, and Leadership Medina County.
 
When: July 23, 2020, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Where: Zoom
Who: This event is open to the public
Registration is free and space is limited. Register at https://leadershipmedinacounty.z2systems.com/eventReg.jsp?event=368& . For more information, contact Leadership Medina County at 330-721-7118 ext. 1.
 
Hands Foundation Fundraiser 
 
The Hands Foundation of Medina County, dedicated to serving seniors, will hold their "Summer Breezes" fundraiser at the Oaks Lakeside, 5878 Longacre Lane, Chippewa Lake on Saturday, July 25th at 6 pm.  Enjoy dinner, an auction and music by the Eagles Tribute Band "Out of Eden."  Tickets are $75 each.  Email or call Kathy Elseser to RSVP at 330-220-4900 or kelseser@hotmail.com 
Medina County Fair
 
The Medina County Fair will be held August 3 through August 9, 2020. The 2020 Entry/Premium Book Is now online at medinaohiofair.com.  No books will be printed this year. Entry deadline is July 20 at 4:00 pm.  Please know that this is a modified fair based on several social distancing restrictions so some departments and events have been cancelled for this year. The cancelled departments for the 2020 Fair are listed in the book. For any questions, please contact the fair office at 330-723-9633.
Medina County District Library Summer Reading Game 
Teen Game: Students entering grades 6-12 in the fall.
  • Read for 20 hours over the course of the summer (that's less than 20 minutes a day) for a chance to win one of eight grand prizes.
  • Grand Prizes include: a Fuji Instax Mini 9, Room Decor Package, Self-Care Bundle, Art Bundle, and more! 
  • Grand Prizes awarded the week of Sept 7.
Not in 6th grade yet? The Children's Game is for you! Children birth through entering grade 5 in the fall. 
  • Download and save or print the 
    game board, or create your own play.
  • Log your reading for 30 days to win an awesome prize.
  • Prizes awarded September 1 - November 30.
To learn more about the Summer Reading Game, visit www.mcdl.info 
Medina County District Library 1000 Books  Before Kindergarten 
Accept the challenge to read 1000 Books Before Kindergarten. Pick up a packet at any MCDL location.
This fun and exciting program helps guide your child on the path to success. Spend time reading with your child. Have fun while developing early literacy skills and practice counting your growing list of books! If you read one book each night, you will read 365 books in one year! Reading books over and over again counts each time AND helps your child build on language skills.
 
To learn more about the Summer Reading Game, visit   www.mcdl.info 
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. 
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,
including meal delivery, grocery shopping, and supplying food staples. Please contact the Office for Older adults in Medina County at 330-723-9514 with any requests for assistance.

 
Medina County Park District 55th Anniversary  Challenge is underway!  
Visit www.MedinaCountyParks.com to download a Celebrating 55 Challenge form. Simply visit the parks and MCPD website to find the answers, complete the Celebrating 55 Challenge form, and follow instructions for returning it to the park district. If you can accomplish your mission by September 1, you'll receive a special-edition T-shirt to commemorate the park district's anniversary year.  Click on the link above for all Medina County Park activities!
 
Thursday, July 9    
Wadsworth Public Library Virtual Lego Club from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Info. 
 
Leadership Medina County presents Political Basics Online Workshop in Partnership with OSU Extension Medina County from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. The course is presented online for $40. Info.   
 
Truck and Bike Night at Thirsty Cowboy, 2743 Medina Rd., Medina - Admission for spectators is free. Admission for show entries is a $5 (or more) donation to the charity of the month. This is all happening in the parking lot so it will be family friendly!  INFO 
 
Friday, July 10
Wadsworth Public Library Virtual Fun Friday -Art- Picasso- like Portrait from 10:00 to 10:30 am. . All you will need is paper, crayons, scissors, and glue. Info. 
 
Saturday, July 11
Wadsworth Community Shredding Event - 9 am to noon at the Soprema Senior Center Parking lot, 617 School Drive.  Free residential shredding; no business or commercial recycling. Each vehicle is limited to a maximum of 4 boxes of shredding.  Please remove heavy metals like hanging file folders or metal binder clips beforehand.  Place your materials in the trunk or hatchback of your vehicle for easy removal by the staff.  No need to exit your car; simply open your trunk.  Sponsored by the Wadsworth Rotary Club. 
 
Farmer's Market of Medina County  will be every Saturday through October 31 from 9:00 am to
1:00 pm at Medina VFW Post 5137, 3916 Pearl Rd., Medina. Concessions provided by VFW members. Info or call 330-353-8277. 
 
Medina Farmer's Market on the Downtown Square will be every Saturday through October 17 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Info or call 330-722--6186. 
 
Wadsworth Farmer's Market will be every Saturday through September 26 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Info.  
 
Seville Farm Market will be every Saturday through September 26 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm in Stanhope Park, 73 West Main St., Seville.    
 
Main Street Medina Sidewalk Sales every Saturday through October 17 at participating merchants. Info.   
 
Main Street Medina Brunch to Go
every Saturday from through Oct. 17, enjoy a select brunch item to go from participating restaurants and cafes. Ask for an updated list of participants each week at the Main Street Medina booth in the Medina Square Farmers Market. In addition to the Brunch to Go items, many restaurants are now open.   
Info.      
 
ORMACO will have a virtual Jazz Under the Stars featuring Open Spaces Trio from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Info.   
 
Sunday, July 12      
Brunswick  Farmer's Market will be held from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, beginning June 14 and running every Sunday until October 4th at Heritage Farm, 4613 Laurel Rd. in Brunswick.  Info.    
 
ORMACO presents a live stream afternoon with noted local percussionist Ryan Louie and Friends from 2 - 3 pm.  Click on the Wadsworth Library Facebook page  HERE for the event.
 
Monday, July 13
The Medina County Arts Council presents Virtual Arts Week from July 13 - 17.  This year, watch local artists perform live from the comfort of your home!  Events to be aired live daily at noon and at 7:30 pm.  These presentations will highlight local talent in action and help promote the Medina County Arts Council mission to Advocate for, Support, and Nurture the Arts in Medina County.
Log onto the Medina County Arts Council Facebook page to enjoy this free event.   INFO 
 
Wednesday, July 15
Fun on the Farm, Spring Mist Farms, 691 Pearl Road, Brunswick - 10 am to 8 pm.   Admission to petting zoo, $5 for ages 1-12, $3 for ages 13 and older.  $2 for the feed barrel train ride.  2 for $1 feed cones.  Cash only, no ATM on property.  Enjoy the Sheep, lambs, goats, kids, llama, alpacas, cows, calf, ponies, horses, donkeys, camel, reindeer, elk, turkeys, chickens, geese, ducks, peacock, rabbits, pigs, and emu on the property!  
 
Thursday, July 16
All Fired Up, 233 S. Court St., Medina, is sponsoring the Medina Community Chalk Art Contest on Thursday, July 16 and Friday, July 17.  Stop by All Fired Up to get an assigned square of sidewalk and draw away!  Winners will be announced July 18 on All Fired Up's Facebook Page. 
 
 
 
COVID-19 Information Resources
  • The Medina County Health Department will offer COVID-19 testing to its Health Center patients through funds awarded by the Health Resources & Services Administration.
 
Business & Employee Resources 
Support Services in Medina County
Medina County Jobs and Family Services (JFS)
is providing assistance for those whose job(s) have been impacted by COVID 19. Visit
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.
 
Birthcare of Medina County,  620 E. Smith Rd., Unite E-5A, Medina. Open Monday and Tuesday evenings 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm; Thursday afternoon  12:00 to 2:00 pm, Saturday morning 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Serving residents of Medina County. Photo ID required. Visits permitted once/month.  Info or call 330-722-1190.
 
Feeding Medina County, 650 W. Smith Road, Suite C-8, Medina. Please call before coming at (330) 421-4816.  Info. 

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.
 
Lodi Good Samaritan Food Pantry every Monday from 2:00 to 3:00 pm through July at the Harrisville Township Hall 209 S Railroad St Lodi Ohio 44254.   This is a drive thru pantry, one prepacked box will be handed out to be self loaded.
 
Medina City Schools will continue food distribtuion throughout the summer months on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at Medina High School in the west parking lot near the stadium by the B1 doors.  Info all 330-636-3030 or busyba@medinabees.org. 
   
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.
 
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.
 
York United Methodist Church will be holding a drive thru food pantry form 9:00 to 11:00 am at 6566 Norwalk Rd. in Medina. Info. 
NEWS AROUND THE COUNTY

DeWine mandates masks in public in counties with high levels of coronavirus

Residents in seven Ohio counties will soon be required to wear face masks at all times when inside businesses and buildings and when social distancing is not possible, Gov. Mike DeWine said.
The mandate ties mask wearing to the seven counties under a level red public health advisory, which include Cuyahoga, Huron, Franklin, Montgomery, Butler, Hamilton and Trumbell counties. DeWine said Franklin County is nearing a purple alert, since there has been a significant increase in COVID-19 cases in the past month.
 
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Kent Morgan stepping down as Buckeye superintendent
YORK TWP. - Buckeye Local School District superintendent Kent Morgan is stepping down from his position at the end of the year due to personal reasons. His official last day is Dec. 31.
Morgan, who took over the role in 2016, said while he was disappointed he had to step down, he was thankful for his time in the district and appreciated all the people with whom he has worked.
"I'm very grateful for the opportunity that I had four years ago to become the superintendent at Buckeye," Morgan said. "I think it's a great community with a lot of support. I think the staff is a great staff, very willing to do whatever it takes. I really enjoyed my time at Buckeye.
 
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Medina resident promoted to U.S. Army major
MEDINA - About 30 friends and family members of William C. Dyer, 31, of Medina, witnessed his promotion from U.S. Army captain to major Saturday morning at The Medina 9/11 Memorial on West Reagan Parkway.
Administering the oath of office was Dyer's father, retired Army Col. Kenneth Dyer, which made the day even more memorable, not to mention the fact that the ceremony was on the Fourth of July.
"I'm extremely proud and honored to do this today," Col. Dyer, 56, told those who gathered Saturday.

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Employment Opportunities
 
Search all the local job sites HERE
 
 
 
Licensed Independent Social Worker - Medina County Health Department, Medina/Wadsworth. INFO. 
 
LPN (Part-Time 2nd Shift) - Medina County Home. INFO.   
 
Baker - Cool Beans Cafe, Medina. INFO.   
 
Administrative Assistant - Brunswick Hills Township. INFO. 
 
Jobs and Family Services Director - Board of Commissioners. INFO.
 
Baker & Cake Decorator - Honey Bee Bakery, Medina. INFO. 
 
Bus Driver (Part-Time) - Medina County Transit . INFO.     
 
Resident Services Management Assistant - The Medina Metropolitan Housing Authority. INFO.  
 
Receptionist -  Public Defender. INFO.     
 
Dishwasher - Blue Heron Brewery & Event Center. INFO. 
 
Residential Building Official - Medina County Building Department. INFO. 
 
Precinct Election Official -  Medina County Board of Elections. INFO. 
 
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator - Medina County Sanitary Engineers. INFO. 
 
Dental Services Supervisor - Medina County Health Department. INFO.    
 
Line Cook - Blue Heron Brewery & Event Center. INFO.  
 
Laboratory Technician 1 -  Medina County Sanitary Engineers . INFO. 
    
Resident Care Aide (Full - Time) - Medina County Home. INFO 
    
Hinckley Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator - Medina County Sanitary Engineers.  
INFO.     
 
Bartender - P.J. Marley's Medina. INFO.  
 
Building Inspector (Intermittent) - Medina County Building Department. INFO.  
 
Electrical Inspector (Intermittent) - Medina County Building Department. INFO.  
 
Correction Officer (Full-Time) - Medina County Juvenile Detention Center. INFO. 
 
Census Taker - U.S. Census Bureau. INFO.      
 
Adult Education Allied Health Coordinator - Medina County Career Center. INFO. 
     
Water System Computer Technician 1 - Medina County Sanitary Engineers. INFO.  
   
Medical Assistant - Medina County Health Department, Wadsworth/Medina. INFO.     
 
Water Distribution Worker - Medina County Sanitary Engineers. INFO.    
 
 
         
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