Auditor Kovack's Weekend Update
June 14, 2017
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Summertime and the living is easy! There are so many activities going on
in the community - make sure to get out and take advantage of them!
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Pizza Palooza is on the square this weekend in Medina and this is always
a well attended event. I'm proud to be a judge again this weekend. There
will be tons of information about non-profits in the community (as well as
pizza!). Come out and get involved!
is everywhere in the summer with Brunswick, Sharon Center,
Unclaimed Funds Music
Wadsworth and Medina all hosting summer concerts. There are few
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betters ways to spend a warm summer evening than in your own
community listening to music with your neighbors.
Medina County has so much going on - get out & enjoy! Have a great
week!
Mike Kovack
Realize deeply that the present moment is all you ever have.
Eckhart Tolle
Family Food Fest
Join the Medina County Library's Buckeye
Branch for the Family Food Fest,
Thursday, June 15. This fun- filled event
takes place at the Buckeye Library
located at 6625 Wolff Road in Medina.
Enter to win a food-themed basket. Food tasting, cooking demos, and
more!
Schedule of events:
*4:30 - Brooke Kirchurchak, Winner of Cake Wars
*5:00 - Local Abundance Kitchen: International Foods for Kids
*5:30 - University of Akron: Making & Serving Hummus
*6:00 - University of Akron: Schezwan Noodle Salad
*6:00 - Candy Sushi
*6:30 - Chef Anthony Scolero of 111 Bistro
1 lb of peanut butter in a plastic jar will be gladly accepted on behalf of
Feeding Medina County.
MORE INFO
Medina Creative Housing 25th Birthday
Celebrate Medina Creative Housing's 25th birthday!
Join the non-profit,
Suspect in 5
slayings arrested in
Brunswick after
standoff
A man wanted in
connection with five
suspected homicides in
two counties was in jail
Tuesday in North Royalton
after an overnight standoff
in Brunswick.
Thursday, June 15, 6 to 8 pm for a viewing of
their 25th Anniversary video, skits performed by their Creative Comedy
Crew, a basket raffle, and cake. The party will be at the Heartland
Community Church, 3400 Weymouth Rd. For more information or to
RSVP, [email protected]
Historical Marker Dedication
Recently Litchfield was the recipient of an Ohio
Historical Marker commemorating the Litchfield Town
Band, which was organized in 1901. You're invited to the
Litchfield Circle Park for a dedication and celebration
of this prestigious occasion. Join Litchfield Historical Society and Litchfield
George C. Brinkman Jr., Town Band on Friday, June 16 starting at 6:30 pm in the Litchfield
45, of Brunswick, is
Circle Park for hot dogs, sloppy joes, chips, pie, ice cream, and drinks.
suspected in the deaths of Following the dedication program will be the Litchfield Town Band
a North Royalton mother Concert.
and her two daughters and
a married couple in North
Canton.
Medina Community Band Concert
Brinkman was taken into
custody by Brunswick
police at 5:24 a.m.
Tuesday after about a
nine-hour standoff at a
home on Valley Forge
Drive. Police said
Brinkman had a handgun
and was subdued with a
stun gun. They said a
woman who was in the
house with him was
unharmed.
The bodies of 45-year-old
Suzanne Taylor and her
daughters, 21-year-old
Taylor Pifer and 18-yearold Kylie Pifer, were
found Sunday night in their
home in North Royalton,
about an hour's drive from
North Canton. Taylor
Medina Community Band's third concert of the 2017
season will be Friday, June 16 at 8:30 pm in Medina's
Uptown Park Square Gazebo. This concert will
celebrate Flag Day, and everyone is encouraged to bring flags and wear
red, white, and blue! The concert will last approximately one hour and Boy
Scouts of America Troop 514 will present the weekly ice cream social.
MORE INFO
Pizza Palooza returns to Medina
Square
Non-profit and social service agencies will be featured on
the square Saturday, but the real feature will be
pizza! Featuring local pizzerias and restaurants, the 2017
Pizza Palooza will be from 9 am to 2 pm. Admission is
free and you can buy sampling tickets onsite. The
Auditor's Community Fund will be taking donations for popcorn. More
information HERE.
Pifer was a fashion design
student at Kent State, and
Kylie was a biology
student at Bowling Green
State.
Join the Lodi Post 523 American Legion for a special
Rogell Eugene John, 71, Father's Day pancake breakfast. Fathers eat FREE!
and his 64-year-old wife, Suggested donations for adults is $5 and $3 for kids, 6Roberta Ray, were found 12, and kids 5 and under eat free. This event will be held
at the Lodi American Legion at 120 Bank Street in Lodi, Saturday,
dead in their home
Monday in North Canton June 17 from 8 to 11 am. For more info, contact Gregory Udics, 330-948after the couple's son tried 1523 or [email protected] or MORE INFO
American Legion Pancake
Breakfast
and failed to reach them.
Read the rest of Halee
Heironimus' story at The
Gazette.
2017 "Worlds Biggest Yard Sale"
Don't miss the 2017 Seville Yard Sale! The dates this
year are June 16 and 17, with most people opening
their yard/garage sales at 9 am and closing around 5 pm. Come view the
different crafts, food, antiques, and great deals the community of Seville
has to offer. Be prepared to walk throughout Seville. For more info, check
HERE and HERE
Unity in the Community : 2017 Days of Action
$5 additional license
fee sought for road
projects in county
The county held the first of
two public hearings
Tuesday on a request from
the county engineer to
increase license plate
registration fees by $5 to
help maintain and repair
roads and bridges and
other projects.
In May, county Engineer
Andy Conrad asked
county commissioners to
consider adding the
"permissive tax" to vehicle
registrations in order to
shore up his department's
budget.
Revenue can be used for
planning, construction,
improvements,
maintenance and repairs
of roads and bridges.
During June 17-24, Medina County Volunteer
Corps will be working with different organizations
throughout Medina County, fulfilling needs of all kinds and making a
difference. To register to help, follow the link HERE and click the link to
register as a first-time volunteer or explore Days of Action opportunities.
Don't forget to collect your volunteer t-shirt. Can't wait to see you in the
community!
Astronaut STEM Camp in Wadsworth
Wadsworth High School will host an exclusive NASA
STEM camp this summer, June 26-28, featuring
hometown astronaut Navy Captain Mike Foreman! Go
For Launch! is a 3-day program (8 hours each day) that
uses Space Exploration as a platform to launch student
involvement in Science, Technology, Engineering and
Math (STEM), STEAM (Art), teamwork, communication
and leadership. Cost for the workshop is $250. More info
HERE
Disney Institute Day
Tickets are going fast! Disney Institute's renowned
professional development course, Disney's
Approach to Business Excellence will be at the
Weymouth Country Club, 3946 Weymouth Rd.,
Thursday, October 19 at 8 am. This event is sponsored by Made in
Medina County and will help professionals understand the pillars to
successful business, leadership, culture, service, brand and innovation.
The statewide registration Tickets are limited to 275 and you must have a ticket to attend. Cost is
fee is $34.50, but counties, $349/person, discount rate of $299 to qualifying organizations. For more
info and to buy tickets: HERE.
municipalities and
townships have the
authority to levy their own
permissive tax up to
$54.50.
Like Running? Check out the races
Several municipalities coming to Medina County the next few
Brunswick Medina,
weeks!
Wadsworth, Lodi and
Seville - already are at
Matchstick Challenge, Wadsworth Art
$54.50, so any hike by the Wright Stadium, June 23. Info: HERE
county would not affect
them.
Al "Buz" Anderson Memorial 5k, Spencer JB Firestone Park, June 24.
Info: HERE
Adding a $5 fee would
generate about $487,000
Twin Sizzler, Medina Public Square, July 4. Info: HERE or HERE
for the county and would
be used primarily on roads
and bridges, assistant
OTHER EVENTS
county Engineer Josh
Wolf said Tuesday.
Friday, June 16
Read the rest of Bob
You're invited to enjoy Northside's Family Movie Night at Northside
Finnan's story at The
Christian Church, 7615 Ridge Rd., Wadsworth. Snacks will be provided
Gazette.
at 7 pm and the movie will start at 8 pm. For more info contact Megan
Kovacs, 330-336-4622 or [email protected] or visit their website
HERE. MORE INFO.
2017 Medina County Race Calendar
Friday, June 16 and Saturday, June 17 and Wednesday, June 21
Medina City OK's
agreement with
township for fire
services
City Council unanimously
approved an agreement
Monday night with Medina
Township for Medina to
provide fire services for
$230,000 annually.
Bring your children to Castle Noel for Elf Labs: Fun with Science, 16
hands-on experiments showing them the wonders of science. These
experiments will be led by Dr. Booferothenstein and will begin at 10 am.
Afterwards, stay for a lunch and then take a tour of Castle Noel. You can
add on the event Elf Labs: Glow party, where children will make their own
black-light shirt. You must register for this event. REGISTER HERE!
Saturday, June 17
Join the Lodi Post 523 American Legion for a special Father's Day
pancake breakfast. Fathers eat FREE! Suggested donation for adults is $5
and $3 for kids, 6-12. Kids 5 and under eat free. Event held at the Lodi
American Legion at 120 Bank Street from 8 to 11 am.
Saturday, June 17
Members of N.E.O.L.S., a miniature railroad group, will be offering train
It was pushed through
rides around a miniature railroad and station house at Lester Rail Trail,
Council as an emergency 3654 Lester Road from 12:30 to 4:30 pm. For more info,
measure, and Medina
[email protected] or visit the group's website HERE.
Township trustees asked
the city to provide services
as soon as possible.
The next step in the
agreement will be for
township trustees to vote
at a 7 p.m. meeting
Thursday at their town
hall, 3799 Huffman Road.
Saturday, June 17
The Seville-Guilford Fire Department will once again be preparing the
chicken at the Annual Chicken BBQ, so join the Seville Area Chamber of
Commerce at one of two locations, Maria Stanhope Park, E. Main St. by
the Gazebo, or Seville-Guilford Fire Department, 181 Center St at 11
am. Meal includes half chicken, baked beans, applesauce and will cost
$8/per meal. MORE INFO
"In the event that it's
approved Thursday, the
contract would take effect
Saturday, June 17
immediately," township
Trustee Bill Ostmann said Ohio Regional Music Arts Cultural Outreach (ORMACO) will host opera
Monday night.
and light opera favorites on Medina Square at 7 pm by members of
Cleveland Opera Theater. Free performance. INFO.
Ostmann said the
township paid $623,000
for its own fire services in
2016.
"This is very similar to the
services we've provided
for Montville (Township)
for over five decades,"
Mayor Dennis Hanwell
said.
Hanwell said service will
include hydrant flushing
and vehicle maintenance,
among other things.
Medina Fire Chief Bob
Painter said the city will
hire about 15 firefighters.
Most, if not all, will come
from a pool of 38 Medina
Township firefighters.
Sunday, June 18
Everyone is welcome to this K-9 search and rescue demonstration at
Hubbard Valley Park, 8600 Hubbard Valley Road from 2 to 3 pm. The
North Central Ohio K-9 Search & Rescue Team will be demonstrating how
their specially trained dogs are used in tracking down missing people.
Please do not bring your own dog. Contact Marty Warchola at
[email protected] for more info or visit their website. MORE INFO
Monday, June 19
The Wadsworth Chamber Golf Outing will be held at Rawiga Golf and
Swim Club, 10353 Rawiga Road, Seville. Check-in will start at 9 am. For
more info or to register, visit HERE or HERE.
Monday, June 19 to Thursday, June 22
Sports fun camp and Bible Club in the Park will be having two sessions a
day in two different locations, Fred Greenwood Park on W. Sturbridge
and at J.U.M.P. Park on Homestead. In the morning will be Bible Club
and the afternoon will be Sports Fun Club. Children ages 5-12 are
welcome to join. For more info and to register visit their website, HERE.
Read Bob Finnan's full
story at The Gazette.
Thursday, June 22 and RSVP by June 15
ODOT rethinks Rt
224 project after
objections raised
Friday, June 23
Join ventriloquist Robert Miller and his "Knee High Posse" for Cafe
Customer Appreciation Day at the Soprema Senior Center Cafe, 617
School Dr., Wadsworth, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. The $5 lunch
special includes mac & cheese, fruit, sugar cookies, and fruit punch. Bring
the grandkids! For more info contact Nancy Likens, 330-335-1513 or
[email protected] or visit HERE.
After hearing residents'
comments Tuesday about
safety at U.S. Route 224
and Westfield Road and
Enjoy "Tea and Trends," a tea luncheon and fashion show at 1 pm at the
Western Reserve Masonic Community, 4931 Nettleton Rd., Medina.
Brought to you by the Brunswick Rotary Foundation, the show is
presented by the Western Reserve Masonic Community with fashions by
4 Ladies & more. Proceeds benefit programs supported by the Brunswick
Rotary Foundation. Cost is $20/person and reservations can be made by
calling 216-780-4135 or 216-410-4844 or by emailing
[email protected] or [email protected]. RSVP by June 15.
whether changes in traffic
patterns could make the
situation worse, Ohio
Department of
Transportation officials
said they would do more
research.
ODOT is proposing the
median crossover at the
intersection be closed and
replaced with a system of
U-turns called "RCUTS,"
or restricted crossing Uturns. The project,
tentatively scheduled for
2019, would cost about
$578,000.
Saturday, June 24
In honor of Kelli Baker, Kelli's C.R.U.S.A.D.E. will be holding its annual
open horse show at the Medina County Fairgrounds beginning at 9 am.
Riders can sign up for numerous classes. Fee is $5/class with a $10 stall
fee. For more info, call Sharon Baker, 330-948-1784 or
[email protected]
Saturday, June 24
Lodi Post 523 American Legion will be having a Steak Fry, 5 to 7:30 pm at
the Lodi American Legion, 120 Bank St. Cost is $15 presale, $20 at the
door. Enjoy ribeye steak, potato, baked beans, and coleslaw. For more
info contact Gregory Udics, 330-948-1523 or [email protected].
INFO
Sunday, June 25
Cahal Dunne, Ireland's Happy Man, will be performing a benefit concert at
the Medina Performing Arts Center Middle Stage from 2 to 4 pm.
Tickets are $30 and can be bought by calling 330-342-2019. Proceeds
"This isn't a one-andbenefit the Children's Free Care Fund. Present your ticket stub at Rose
done," District 3 Deputy
Hill Restaurant and Amuse European Bistro and they will donate 20% of
Director Howard Huebner your dinner tab. For more info, visit HERE or HERE.
said, meaning ODOT
would not rush to begin
June and July Young Naturalist Camp
construction with minimal
input. "Our goal is not to Medina County Park District will be offering 11 three-day camps for
shed traffic (to other
children ages 7-12, during the months of June and July. Children will be
routes). If we don't get
encouraged to get their feet wet and their hands muddy as they explore
support, we won't do the the many parks of Medina County. Cost is $10 per child. For more
project."
info, call 330-722-9364 or 1-844-722-9364 or visit their website. MORE
INFO
Resident Ron Oiler, who
lives on Buffham Road at
Westfield Road and can
see what happens at the OTHER ACTIVITY LISTINGS
Route 224 intersection
daily, said he believes the
U-turn system is a bad
idea - and dangerous.
"Just think of a bus going
south on Westfield and
then making a right turn,
moving across two lanes
of traffic and then making
a U-turn," he said.
Read Larry Pantages full
story at The Gazette.
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Brunswick approves
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rental property
Thirsty Cowboy
registration
City Council approved an
ordinance Monday night
that requires landlords to
register their properties
with the city.
The new law takes effect
in July and registration
with the city's Building
Department will be
required beginning in
August.
Brunswick
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Council members
approved the ordinance 4- Music in the Circle
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Michael Abella, Ward 1,
and Anthony Capretta,
Ward 4, and Brian Ousley
and Patricia Hanek, both
at large.
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Opposed were Ward 3
Councilman Joe
Galaxy Restaurant, Wadsworth - Currently hiring cooks, dish, food
Salzgeber and At-large
runners and maintenance. INFO
Councilman Alex
Johnson.
Summer Student Employment - Students aged 16-22 whose families
Ward 2 Councilman Nick earn up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines are eligible for jobs up to
Hanek was absent.
25 hours per week at $9.50 per hour. Call Jobs for Ohio Graduates Office
at 330-725-2919 for details.
About 10 people at the
meeting - property owners, Mack Ready Mix Concrete, Valley City - Seeking customer service
residents and real estate oriented drivers. Will train. Home nightly, opportunities to learn and
agents - asked Council to advance. Ready Mix Truck Drivers must have Class A CDL, Class B CDL.
reconsider passing the
Clean MVR required. INFO
ordinance, stating it is a
violation of privacy.
City of Medina - PT Clerk to work in parks & recreation. INFO
Employment Opportunities
After the vote, city Law
Director Ken Fisher said Direct Support Professional - Providing aid to individuals
there are no inspections or with intellectual disabilities, brain injury and emotional, behavioral or
fees, and tenant
medical complexities. Located in Medina County, working for national
information is not required. company. INFO
The law is "strictly" for
contacting landlords who
are not local residents in
an attempt to promote the
safety of the community.
Read Ashley Fox's full
story at The Gazette.
Fire-Dex, Medina - Digital Marketing Specialist, focusing on internet
marketing and graphic design. INFO
Akron Beacon Journal - Carriers needed in your area. Do you have a
drivers license, car insurance? Contact Drew Burge at 330-352-5568.
Sandridge Food Corporation is hiring packers, machine operators,
warehouse attendants, sanitation, maintenance technicians, truck drivers
& more in Medina. INFO
SHC The Arc of Medina County
Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Medina City School District Openings
Brunswick City School District Openings
Wadsworth resident Wadsworth City School District Job Openings
leading local Main
Educational Service Center of Medina County Job Openings
Street group
Family and community
mean everything to
Adrianne Krauss.
The Wadsworth resident
recently was named
executive director of Main
Street Wadsworth, a
position that had more
than 80 applicants.
"I care about the
community because my
family is here," she
explained.
She said she moved to
Wadsworth in 2014 from
North Canton to be near
her "awesome nieces" Alaina, who is almost 3,
and Lucy, 1. Krauss said
her sister, Lauren, and
brother-in-law, Alexander,
moved to the city in 2009.
Krauss was born and
raised in Raleigh, N.C.
During high school, her
family moved to West
Chester near Cincinnati.
Read Ashley Fox's full
story at The Gazette.