Medina County Commissioners’ Newsletter

BOARD OF
MEDINA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Stephen D. Hambley William F. Hutson Colleen M. Swedyk

JULY 22, 2022

It’s almost Fair Time!

177th Medina County Fair to be held Aug. 1–7
The 2022 Medina County Fair officially 1: Veteran’s Day – Veterans get free gate
opens on Monday, Aug. 1 at 8 a.m. admission all day with proper identifica-
Single admission tickets for ages 6 tion. Display in the Pavilion from 10
and over is $7. Ages 5 and under is a.m.–4 p.m. with the Army Band
free. performing from 1–3 p.m.
Membership tickets Tuesday, Aug. 2:
are $35 for seven ad- Senior Citizen’s
missions for Medina Day – Senior Citi-
County residents who zens 65 and over get
are 18 years of age free gate admission all
or older. Membership day. Activities in the
tickets will go off sale on Sunday, Pavilion from 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
July 31 at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3: Youth Day from 8 a.m.–
A Season Ticket is available for $35 for seven ad- 5 p.m. – Students up to and including 11 years old
missions and will go will receive free ad-
off sale on Monday, mission to the fair.
Aug. 1 at 9 p.m. $13 wristband for
Themed days are rides.
as follows: Sunday, Aug. 7:
Monday, Aug.
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SOLID WASTE DISTRICT

Recycling bins removed for misuse Courthouse

At the commissioners’ Tues.,
July 12 meeting, Commissioner
Steve Hambley mentioned the so-
cial media announcement of the
removal of recycling bins located
at the Buehler’s Wadsworth and
River Styx locations as well as
Freidt and Weatherstone parks in
Wadsworth.
Solid Waste Coordinator Lisa
Beursken explained that both
Buehler’s locations have been
constant sources of illegal dump-
ing and misuse of the bins.
The Solid Waste District and
Buehler’s have worked to resolve
The recycling bins at the Buehler’s Wadsworth and River Styx locations have been
removed due to being misused.
these issues.
However, following the Fourth
of July weekend, Buehler’s had a
total mess in front of their bins and
asked to have them removed.
There remain 60 sites across the
County for public use.
Commissioner Bill Hutson said
it’s unfortunate that the facilities
were abused.
Hambley said Buehler’s
couldn’t be blamed for requesting
the bin removal because of the il-
legal dumping and how it dimin-
ishes their property as well as the
experience for their customers.
Photo provided
Corner
Drywall, painting
in progress
According to County Admin-
istrator Scott Miller, the first floor
drywall is up and painting has
begun on the Medina County
Courthouse. The fourth floor
framing is also in process.
Approximately $418,000 is
left in the county’s contingen-
cy; the contractors have about
$227,000 in their contingen-
cy; and Gilbane has about
$500,000 available.
Completetion is still on track
for December 5. The furniture
is finalized and under budget
at an estimate of under
$700,000; this does not in-
clude the benches.
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OFFICE FOR OLDER ADULTS

Join us for Canteens, Carriage, Collections day trip

The next Office for Older Adults’
day trip will be the Canteens, Car-
riage, and Collections day trip
to Mansfield on Thurs., Aug. 18.
Cost is $84 per person.
We will depart Brunswick 7:45
a.m.; Medina 8:15 a.m. and re-
turn at approximately 6:45 p.m.
Round trip transportation is in-
cluded in the price. Driver’s tip will
be collected during the trip; $1 per
passenger is customary.
• Dennison Railroad Mu-
seum – This depot is the most
significant remaining example in
the nation of a railroad canteen
still reflecting its WWII heritage.
During WWII, 1.3 million service
Dennison Railroad Museum
members were served free meals
by 4,000 working volunteers at
this depot which also contains
an orientation theater, histori-
cal railroad exhibits, the Whistle
Stop Railway Shop and themed
railroad cars. Explore steam loco-
motives, a Nickel Plate caboose,
freight and other passenger cars.
• Lunch is included in the pack-
age
• Auman’s TV and Radio
Museum – TVs that date back to
the first one at the World’s Fair,
plus games, lunch boxes, etc. that
went with the classic TV shows.
There are numerous radios and a
display of Dick Goddard’s old me-
teorological equipment and Alan
Freed’s DJ booth.
• J. E. Reeves Victorian
Home & Carriage House Mu-
seum – Step back into the ele-
gance of the late 19th Century in
the former home of this promi-
nent Dover industrialist, Jeremiah
E. Reeves.

177th Medina County Fair to be held Aug. 1–7...

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First Responders’ Day – All Medina County first
responders — police, fire, EMT — with ID, are ad-
mitted free.
Sunday, Aug. 7: Sensory Day from 12 p.m.–
2 p.m. – There will not be loud music or lights on the
rides to accommodate our friends with disabilities.
This year’s grandstand events will include Mon-
day: Motocross, 7 p.m., $10; Tuesday: Autocross, 7
p.m., $10; Wednesday: Rough Truck, 7 p.m., $10;
Thursday: Bull Riding, 7 p.m., $12; Friday: Draft
Horse & Pony Hitch Show, 9 a.m., Free and Demo
Derby, 7 p.m., $10; Saturday: Farm Pull, 11 a.m, Photo by Brian S. Gallatin
Be sure to stop by the Commissioners’ Booth located inside
Free and Fireworks, 10 p.m., Free. the Community Center during fair week. A different commis-
Please stop by the Commissioners’ booth located sioners’ department will be featured each day.
in the Community Center during fair week. Each day
will feature a different department: Monday, Medi- The Medina County Fair is one of Ohio’s oldest
na County Public Transit; Tuesday, Office for Older and largest county fairs. The fair’s mission is “to pro-
Adults; Wednesday, Animal Shelter; Thursday, Job vide a center of activity for the preservation and pro-
& Family Services; Friday, County Home; and Satur- motion of agriculture through the enhancement and
day and Sunday, Commissioners’ Department. management of our fairgrounds.”

Medina County Economic Development Summer Cookout

Photos provided
Lieutenant Governor of Ohio Jon Husted was the guest speaker at the Medina Pictured left to right: Medina County
County Economic Development’s Summer Cookout. The event was held at the Economic Developer Kathy Breitenbu-
Blue Heron Brewery and Event Center on Wednesday, July 20. Pictured left to cher, who served as emcee for the event,
right: Montville Trustee Jeff Brandon, Commissioner Steve Hambley, Husted, and Commissioner Colleen Swedyk.
and Commissioner Colleen Swedyk.

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July 22, 2022 Medina County Commissioners’ Newsletter

Sand Sculpture Department

Directory
ANIMAL
SHELTER
www.medinaco.org/animal-shelter
330-725-9121

BUILDING
DEPARTMENT
www.medinaco.org/building-department
330-722-9220

COMMISSIONERS
www.medinaco.org/county-commissioners
330-722-9208

COUNTY
HOME
http://medinacountyhome.com
330-723-9553

FINANCE
No website
330-722-9202

Photo by Steve Hambley

HUMAN
A large sand sculpture is erected in front of the 1969 Courthouse on Public RESOURCES
Square in Medina. Sculptor Carl Jara carved the sculpture as part of Medina www.medinaco.org/hr
County Arts Council’s Arts Week, which was held July 9–17.
330-722-9209

JOB AND FAMILY

SERVICES
www.mcjfs.us
330-722-9300

OFFICE FOR OLDER

ADULTS
www.mcooa.org
330-723-9514

PLANNING
SERVICES
www.medinaco.org/planning
330-722-9293

SANITARY
ENGINEER
www.medinaco.org/sanitary
330-723-9585

SOLID WASTE
DISTRICT
http://recyclemedinacounty.com
330-769-0289

TRANSIT
http://medinacountytransit.org
330-723-9670

Click here to visit our

website with the full
directory of public officials
at www.medinaco.org
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Medina County Commissioners’ Newsletter July 22, 2022
MEDINA COUNTY BOARD OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

MCBDD kicks off ‘Committed to Inclusion’ project

This summer, the Medina County Board of Devel-
opmental Disabilities is excited to kick-off its Com-
mitted to Inclusion project.
The purpose of the project is to highlight the small
ways in which people, businesses, and organizations
can take steps to make everyday activities more in-
clusive for those with different abilities.
Its goal is to show how easy it is to include people
with disabilities as a part of our community each and
every day. Pictured left to right: All Fired Up! Owner Amanda Hudak talks
with MCBDD Advocacy Coordinator Michelle Fortney and
“The benefits of a community committing to in- Advocates Erin Hawley and Courtney Jordan, as part of the
clusion of people with disabilities are numerous,” MCBDD’s Committed to Inclusion project.
explains MCBDD Superintendent Stacey Maleckar.
“With inclusion in place, people with disabilities are
provided equal opportunities to participate in the
same types of life activities as every other communi-
ty member. It gives them the ability to enjoy some-
thing as simple as shopping at their favorite store, to
more impactful options like finding a job they love
and value.”
As part of the project, the MCBDD is creating a
series of videos which highlight local efforts to create
inclusion for people with disabilities. The first vid-
eo in the Committed to Inclusion series is aimed at
helping local businesses understand the importance
of being accessible to people with disabilities.
It features “All Fired Up!”, a paint your own pot-
tery studio in the historic district of Medina. Own-
er Amanda Hudak met with local advocates to talk Photos provided
about the small changes she has made in her busi- Pictured left to right: As part of the MCBDD Committed to Inclu-
ness environment to make sure people with disabili- sion project, Advocates Erin Hawley and Courtney Jordan met
with All Fired Up! Owner Amanda Hudak to talk about how she
ties feel welcome and are able to participate in all her makes her businesses accessible to people with disabilities.
business has to offer.
Future videos will focus on other areas of the com- The videos are available on the MCBDD’s web-
munity such as community organizations, activities site and YouTube channel and are accompanied by
and recreational opportunities, and employment additional resources which provide practical tips and
and general community inclusion in a person’s own suggestions for replicating what viewers see in each
neighborhood. production.

Claim your Child Tax Credit

Most families eligible The simplified filing
for thousands of dollars portal opened in May Do you have children?
Under the temporar- and can be used by in- Use the simplified Child Tax Credit
ily expanded Child Tax dividuals making under Sign-Up Tool to get up to $3600 per child!
Credit (CTC), families $12,550 or couples fil-
may be eligible for up to ing jointly making under What is the expanded Child Tax Credit?

$3,600 per child under $25,100. To help families meet their children’s basic needs, Congress
expanded the Child Tax Credit (CTC) for 2021. Families will
age 6 and $3,000 per The CTC is a tax bene- receive a total of $3,600 per child up to age 5 and

child ages 6–18. fit that helps families with $3,000 per child 6 to 17.

The CTC simplified the costs of raising chil- This will not affect your Medicaid, SNAP/Food
Stamps, TANF Cash Assistance, SSI, or other public
filing portal — GetCTC. dren. While the CTC has benefits.

org/CTCOH — is easy to existed for over two de- Is My Child Eligible for the CTC?

use and takes people ap- cades, it was significantly To be eligible, children must:
You do not need
proximately 15 minutes expanded in 2021. Have a Social Security Number. to have any
earnings to get
to complete. The credit is smaller Live with you for at least half of the year. this credit!
It is a proven way to for single parents earn- Be under age 18 as of December 31, 2021.

help more people file ing over $75,000 and How do I get Signed Up?
taxes and receive the married couples earning If you haven’t filed taxes recently and if your
CTC payments they are over $150,000. income is below under $12,550 (under $25,100 for a

entitled to. Nearly every fami- married couple) you can sign up at the link below!

This money helps sup- ly under those income Scan the QR Code or go to
port family stability and levels receives the full www.getCTC.org/CTCOH
our local economies. amount.
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July 22, 2022 Medina County Commissioners’ Newsletter

Current Open HUMAN RESOURCES

Positions Featured

Job Openings of
MEDINA
EMPLOYMEN COUNTY
T APPLICA
TION
Please submit
information one applicatio
will n per position
sure to fill out be rejected. It is your to the
all sides of responsibility address indicated on
a governme this form. Also to assure that the
nt agency. please note your applicatio job posting. Applicatio
that this completed n is received ns lacking
Fill in the informati form will become by the closing sufficient
on in the area a public record date. Please
Job Title ________ below: when submitted be
________________ to

Postings current as of July 18, 2022

Department ________________
________________ _______________
________________ FT/PT ________
________________ ________________
____ Deadline Date __
In the area SUMMARY ________________
below, describe OF QUALIFI ___
which you are
applying. Refer
briefly the experienc CATIONS
to the Minimum e, education, training,
Qualifications and other
and any position-s factors that qualify

WE’RE
pecific qualificati you for the
ons posted position for
for this position.

Click on any of the below job titles

the Week
for a full job description.
HIRING!
Last Name PERSONAL
_________ INFORMATION
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Home Address _________
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_________ ___ First
_________ Name _________
City _________ _________ _________
_________ _________ _________
_________ _________ ___ Middle
_________ _________ Initial _____
Phone: ( ________ ________ _________
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Social Security

• Administrative Secretary (FT) –

_ c Cell
Number Email _________ _________
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information c- ccc _________
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will be used
only if it is directly c _________
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1. Are you related to the
willing and position for
able to secure which you are
2. If the position an Ohio Driver’s applying:
requires travel, License, if a
3. Have you
ever been employed
can you supply license is required? YES NO
your own transporta

Medina County Park District

in the state c
If you are currently or county service tion? . . . . . c
a State employee ..... c
If you answered : Job Title ________ of Ohio? . c
......
“YES” to question ________________ . . . c
#3, please explain ________
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fully. Barg. Unit
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• Building Inspector (FT) – Building

Permits Department
• Bus Driver (PT) – Transit
• Cleaning Technician (FT) –
Maintenance
• Cleaning Technician (PT) –
Maintenance
• Clerical Specialist (FT) –
Job & Family Services
• Community Medina Outreach
Specialist/Coordinator (PT) –
Veterans Service Office
• Correction Officer (FT) – Juvenile
Detention Center
• County Veterans Service Officer
(FT) – Veterans Service Office
• Deputy Clerk (FT) – Common Pleas
Court (Probate & Juvenile Divisions)
• Deputy Dog Warden (PT) –
Animal Shelter
• Document Imaging Technician (FT)
– Records Retention Department
• Facilities Technician (FT) –
Maintenance
• Front Office Staff (FT) –
Medina County Adult Probation
• Intermittent Meal Delivery Driver
(PT) – Office for Older Adults
• Kenneth W. Holtz Water
Reclamation Facility Operator (FT) –
Sanitary Engineers Office
• LPN – 2nd Shift (FT) – Medina
CLEANING TECHNICIAN
(FULL-TIME)
MAINTENANCE
Responsibilities: Receives direction from and reports to the Cleaning
Supervisor. Duties include a routine cleaning of all common areas,
restrooms, and office areas. Will include sanitizing of restrooms,
vacuum and/or mopping floors, dusting and/or removing of dirt
for surfaces such as furniture, tables, countertops, and windows.
Performing other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Director
Qualifications: Experience in cleaning or custodial work preferred.
Training and experience that demonstrates the individual’s possession
of knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties listed above.
Possess valid Ohio driver’s license with a good driving record. Proof
of adequate vehicle insurance
Hours: Monday–Friday 2:00 pm–10:00 pm, additional hours as
needed.
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Retirement Contributions, sick time,
paid holidays and vacation earned after 1 year of employment.
Rate: $13.00/hour
Apply at or send application to:
Medina County HR, Attn: CT
144 N Broadway, Room 202
Medina, OH 44256
The successful candidate will be required to pass a background check and drug screen.

DEPUTY DOG
County Home
• LPN 1st Shift (PT) – Medina County
Home
• LPN 2nd Shift (PT) – Medina County

WARDENS NEEDED!
Home
• Meal Delivery Driver (PT) – Office
for Older Adults
• Park Planner (FT) – Medina County
Park District The Medina County Animal Shelter currently has 3 openings
• Police Officer (FT) – Medina County for Deputy Dog Wardens — 1 full-time position; 2 part-time positions
Park District
Responsibilities: Enforces statutes for regulation of licensing, ownership
• Protective Services Worker 2 (FT)
– Job & Family Services and animal control. Maintain records and provide reports. Provide care to ani-
• Records Retention Manager (FT) –
mals following shelter guidelines.
Records Retention Department Qualifications: High school graduate or equivalent with strong communi-
• Resident Care Aide (FT) – Medina cation and customer service skills. Valid Ohio driver’s license with good driving
County Home record. Six months work related experience and or training in the caring for
• Seasonal Park Laborer (PT) – and handling of animals. Able to lift at least fifty pounds.
Medina County Park District

APPLY
• Social Service Case Aide (FT) –
Job & Family Services

NOW!
• Solid Waste Operator (FT) –
Sanitary Engineers Office
• Wastewater Treatment Plant Shift
Supervisor (FT) – Sanitary
Engineers Office
(FT) = Full-Time • (PT) = Part-Time

Click here to visit our

website for any updates:
www.medinaco.org/hr/
employment/

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Medina County Commissioners’ Newsletter July 22, 2022
Historical Society hosts open houses for museums
swer questions and provide some
interesting facts.
Admission donation prices are
$5 for adults; $4 for MCHS mem-
bers & Seniors; $3 for Students
7–18 years. Children under 7 are
free with a hand-holding adult.
If you have any questions please
call 330-722-1341 or email us at
John Smart House many items for display.
The Medina County Historical mchs@zoominternet.net. We will Admission donation prices
Society will have an open house be following all Covid protocols. are $10 for adults, $9 for MCHS
on Sunday, Aug. 7, from 1 p.m.–4 McDowell-Phillips House members & Seniors, $7 for stu-
p.m. at the John Smart House The Medina County Historical dents 7–18 years. Children under
Museum, 206 N. Elmwood, Medi- Society will have an open house 7 are free with hand-holding adult.
na. Come and see what is new at on Sunday, Aug. 21 from 1 p.m.– Please do not park on Blake
our museum! 4 p.m. at the McDowell-Phillips Ave. If you have any questions
This will be a self-guided tour House Museum, 205 S. Prospect please call 330-722-1341 or email
of the museum. Docents will St., Medina. us at mchs@zoominternet.net.
be located in various locations This is a guided tour through We will be following all Covid pro-
throughout the museum to an- the museum. We have added tocols.

Ready to play Pickleball!? Celebrating 30 Years

Photo by Joanne Meincke
Montville Township is on track to finish the new Pickleball
courts at White Tail Park off Poe Road in the coming weeks.
The final touch will be painting the courts; when that is
completed, they will be ready to welcome Pickleball en-
thusiasts. The park itself is open dawn to dusk. Open play
times and dates for the five courts are to be determined.
Photo provided
Century Cycles has been serving Northeast Ohio bicyclists
and their families since 1992. They are a locally-owned,
full-service bicycle shop, open year-round with bike sales,
repairs, and rentals, and a wide selection of clothing, ac-
cessories, and parts. They are Ohio’s most award-winning
bike shop, and one of America’s Best Bike Shops. Century
Cycles celebrated its 30th Anniversary on Friday, July 15.

CONTACT US
Office: 330-722-9208
Medina County Commissioners
Toll Free: 844-722-3800
144 North Broadway St., Room 201,
Clerk: Rhonda Beck,
Medina, Ohio 44256 rbeck@ohmedinaco.org

Commissioner Meetings are held every

Tuesday morning at 9:30 a.m.
While Commissioners’ Meetings have resumed allowing the
public’s in-person attendance, meetings will continue to be
livestreamed for anyone who is unable to attend in person at:
www.facebook.com/MedinaCountyCommissioners
To be added to our mailing list, please contact Public Information Officer Brian Gallatin
at bgallatin@ohmedinaco.org , or visit our website at www.medinaco.org/newsletter-sign-up/

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