Medina County Commissioners’ Newsletter

BOARD OF
MEDINA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Stephen D. Hambley Aaron M. Harrison Colleen M. Swedyk

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Commissioners pass resolution opposing interchange
Residents thank
commissioners for
their support
Several Brunswick and Strongs-
ville residents attended the com-
missioners’ Tuesday, Sept. 26
meeting to thank them for their
support in opposing the creation of
a new interchange on Interstate 71 Photos by Brian S. Gallatin
at or near the Medina-Cuyahoga Strongsville resident Buckley Wilford, right, speaks to the commissioners at their
Tuesday, Sept. 26 meeting regarding the proposed interchange.
County boundary line.
Brunswick resident Sue Krejci politan Planning Organization] lose for both cities.”
said she supported the resolution has done multiple studies over the Additionally, Strongsville’s own
opposing the I-71 interchange that years, and all of them have shown feasibility study showed that the SR
is being forced onto Brunswick by a Boston Road/I-71 interchange 82/Howe Road intersection typical-
both the City of Strongsville and would not fix the traffic on Route ly resulted in poor/failing level of
State Representative Tom Patton. 82 in Strongsville or Route 303 in service through each scenario.
“NOACA [the regional Metro- Brunswick,” she said. “It’s a lose-

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“Ballot Uniformity and Transpar- commencing in 2024, first due in
ency Act.” tax legislation in 1976 that includ- calendar year 2025.
He writes, “H.B. 140 changes ed a tax credit now known as the
the required language to describe H.B. 920 tax reduction factor. The
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property tax questions. ies.
“For proposed levies that re- “It is a tax credit that generally Against the Tax Levy
new, decrease, increase, or ex- prevents increases in tax collec-
pand an existing levy, H.B. 140 tions due to appreciation in prop- “There are two classes — resi-
requires the displayed rate of the erty values, except appreciation dential/agricultural and commer-
existing tax to take into account resulting from new construction. Continued on page 2
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Commissioners pass resolution opposing interchange...
Continued from page 1
Krejci continued that while
studies have shown only 14
homes would be demolished, oth-
er engineers have indicated all the
homes between Howe Road and
the highway would need razed for
limited access right of way. There
are currently 20 homes in the area
on Boston Road, which does not
include the homes on North Car-
penter or Benbow roads.
Buckley Wilford, a Benbow
Road and Strongsville resident,
told the commissioners they have
been fighting the proposed in-
terchange for months by attend-
ing city council meetings in both
Strongsville and Brunswick.
“For certain, if this were to go
through, the whole neighbor-
hood would change,” he said.
“Homes would be destroyed, and
it wouldn’t be the nice neighbor-
hood we have anymore.”
Buckley also thanked the com-
missioners for their support.
“We thank you so much for
what you have done,” he said.
“If it wasn’t for you, just our lit-
tle voices may not be heard, but
people like you coming alongside
of us, and helping us with this, is
what really makes a difference.”
After hearing from the pub-
lic, the commissioners voted and
passed Resolution 23-0780 sup-
porting the repeal of Ohio Revised
Code 5501.60.
Commissioner Steve Hambley
noted it’s a really bad section of
code that violates all principles in
terms of locating an interchange
and improvements in the high-
way.
Additionally, Hambley empha-
sized the importance in continu-
ing to have a voice to say “no.”
He said even though the mu-
nicipalities can veto it, there is a
provision in the code that allows
the director of ODOT to veto that
decision of the communities.
“If the ODOT director becomes
Brunswick residents Sue Krejci, left, and Mary Vantz, right, address the commis-
sioners at their Tuesday, Sept. 26 meeting.
convinced that this is needed, they
can override the City of Bruns-
wick,” Hambley said. “That’s why
what you’re doing is so import-
ant.”
Commissioner Aaron Harrison
echoed Commissioner Hambley’s
comments.
Earlier in the month, Harrison
had the opportunity to join the
concerned residents for a press
conference at the Statehouse in
Columbus when the repeal initia-
tive was launched.
Speaking to the residents, Har-
rison said, “Your continued atten-
tion and efforts on this is going to
be absolutely critical.”
He noted the residents’ pres-
ence at this meeting saying, “I
think you being here — even in
our small setting here today —
kind of puts a finer point on the
very real cost that you’re all facing
of either losing your homes or at
least having your neighborhood
forever changed. I think those
things are really what the people
who made this decision initially
maybe lost sight of.”
The resolution the commission-
ers passed states that the Proposed
Interchange on Boston Road in
Medina County would have an
unacceptable detrimental im-
pact for residents of Medina and
September 29, 2023
Cuyahoga counties who are cur-
rently living on the Boston Road
corridor; such negative implica-
tions include without limitation:
1. The potential taking of exist-
ing homesteads to create the Pro-
posed Interchange;
2. Increased traffic and conges-
tion on Boston Road as a result of
the Proposed Interchange; and
3. Safety issues resulting from
the necessary relocation of an ex-
isting jet fuel pipeline which would
put many additional homes within
the pipeline’s likely blast zone.
Additionally, the preliminary
feasibility study performed at the
direction of the city of Strongsville
did not support the conclusion
that the Proposed Interchange
would reduce congestion and de-
crease crash frequency.
The resolution concludes that
the Medina County Commission-
ers support the passage of House
Bill 276 co-sponsored by Repre-
sentative Melanie Miller and Rep-
resentative Sharon Ray and Sen-
ate Bill 155 sponsored by Senator
Mark Romanchuk which would
require the repeal of the New Law
and eliminate the mandated cre-
ation of the Proposed Interchange
in clear violation of existing law,
established precedent and other
applicable policy.

Medina County Social Services Levy is not a tax increase...

Continued from page 1 tions that may otherwise be gen- calculating this effective property
cial/industrial — and there is a erated by a particular levy. tax rate when a subdivision sub-
separate reduction factor for each “These reduced collections may mits a property tax question to
class. be converted into an “effective voters.
“The H.B. 920 tax reduction property tax rate by dividing them “H.B. 140 applies to property
factor is a property tax credit that by the total taxable value in the tax questions appearing on the
does not affect the voted rate of a applicable class of property. The ballot in any election on or after
levy, but it does impact the collec- county auditor is responsible for December 22, 2022.”
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September 29, 2023 Medina County Commissioners’ Newsletter

Scams involving gift cards on the rise

According to Thomas Condo- the actual people who have been low their pride,” Condosta said.
sta, an Assistant Prosecuting At- approached by scammers. “They would rather lose the mon-
torney-Civil Division at the Office “There’s no doubt in my mind ey than swallow their pride.”
of the Medina County Prosecutor, that there’s a huge number that Condosta said according to an
scams involving gift cards are on have actually received that and FBI agent with whom he has been
the rise. maybe, unfortunately, just as in contact, within three to five
“I’ve recently had a prolifera- many who have gone ahead and
days after payment has been giv-
tion of calls from people involving given those [gift] cards,” Hambley
en to a scammer, there is almost
people on the other line who want said.
Condosta agreed and said most no chance in recovering that mon-
payment for services in gift cards,”
of the people who have called ey.
he said. “This is a huge red flag,
and I try to emphasize this to the him are ashamed that they were If you believe you have been
community.” scammed. scammed, call the SCAM SQUAD
Condosta, who also heads up “There’s probably a lot more at 1-877-SCAM-550 (1-877-722-
the “SCAM SQUAD” at the Pros- people out there that can’t swal- 6550).
ecutor’s Office, said once a scam-
mer has received the gift card pay-
ments, there is very little his office
can do to recover the money.
He explained no legitimate gov-
ernment agency, utility, or busi-
ness will ask for payment in gift
cards.
“If someone is asking for gift
cards, they might as well also
be saying, ‘by the way, this is a
scam,’” Condosta said.
He suggests if someone is ask-
ing for payment in gift cards to
disengage with them immediately
— hang up the phone, or no lon-
ger communicate with them on
the computer, block the numbers,
and mark it as spam.
Within the last month, Condo-
sta said he has received 33 calls
involving gift cards.
He said the reason scammers
want gift cards is because the pay-
ment is immediate.
“They have you go out and
buy the gift cards,” he said. “You
scratch off the back and read the
numbers to the scammers. They
go out and use them. They burn
them immediately.”
Commissioner Hambley noted
the 33 calls Condosta received is
likely a very small percentage of

Farm Tour
Maple Valley Farm,
owned by Steve Fulton
and family on Hubbard
Valley Road in Guil-
ford Township, recently
held a farm tour where
they showed the robot-
ic milking operations at
the fourth generation
dairy farm. Staff and su-
pervisors of the Medina
County Soil and Water
Conservation District
also attended.

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Medina County Commissioners’ Newsletter September 29, 2023
JOB & FAMILY SERVICES

Cash assistance recipients

to receive new chip cards
Recipients of Cash Assistance
benefits will be receiving a new
chipped “Way2Go” card.
Notices will be mailed directly
to recipients by the end of Sep-
tember 2023.
The new chip cards should
provide added protection against
fraudulent transactions.
The new “Way2Go” cards will
be mailed to existing Cash Assis-
tance recipients at the beginning
of October 2023 and will include
important information about their
new card account; the last day
new benefits will be loaded onto
their former card (EPPICard) is
October 15, 2023.
Coats for Kids
The “Coats for Kids of Medina
County” campaign is underway
and donations are being accept-
ed.
Medina County Job & Family
Services is collecting donations in
order to purchase new coats for
Department
Directory
children in need. BUILDING DEPARTMENT
www.medinaco.org/building-department
This wonderful program
330-722-9220
wouldn’t be possible without your
assistance! COMMISSIONERS
If every County employee do- www.medinaco.org/county-commissioners
nated just $5 one time, we can 330-722-9208
purchase hundreds of coats and
COUNTY HOME
distribute them to children in http://medinacountyhome.com
need. 330-723-9553
Checks can be made payable to:
Coats for Kids of Medina County DOG SHELTER
and sent to Marilyn Petsche at Me- www.medinaco.org/dog-shelter
dina County Job and Family Ser- 330-725-9121
vices, 232 Northland Dr., Medina, FINANCE
OH 44256. No website
We can also take cash dona- 330-722-9202
tions; those collections can be
provided at the JFS office or ar- HUMAN RESOURCES
www.medinaco.org/hr
ranged for pick up! 330-722-9209
Please contact Dedee Keith at
330-661-0850 or Mary Ruse at JOB AND FAMILY SERVICES
330-661-0863 to arrange pick up www.mcjfs.us
or if you have any questions. 330-722-9300
Thank you for your help in OFFICE FOR OLDER ADULTS
keeping Medina County’s children www.mcooa.org
safe and warm. 330-723-9514

Becoming a foster parent – Step 3 PLANNING SERVICES

www.medinaco.org/planning
You have completed the application, forms, 330-722-9293
and supporting documents. You have taken the
SANITARY ENGINEER
preservice training courses. www.medinaco.org/sanitary
You are ready to begin the final stage of your 330-723-9585
licensing: the home study.
While you are working on the paperwork and tak- SOLID WASTE DISTRICT
http://recyclemedinacounty.com
ing training classes, we are working to assign a Fos- by Layne Hedden
ter Care Coordinator to complete your home study. Foster Care Recruiter 330-769-0289
Your Coordinator will contact you to schedule TRANSIT
a time to come out to your home and meet with you. http://medinacountytransit.org
Several home visits will be conducted, and all household members 330-723-9670
will be interviewed during this process.
The Coordinator will also complete a Safety Audit on your home Click here to visit our
and will be able to answer questions about room setup and sleeping website with the full
arrangements. directory of public officials
Additionally, your Coordinator will help you finalize any remaining
paperwork and will review the Foster Care Handbook with you. at www.medinaco.org
Once you become licensed, your Coordinator will continue to be
your agency contact to answer licensing questions, assist with ongoing
2023
training needs, and support your family as you have children placed in Directory of Public Officials
Medina County, Ohio
your home.
When we are looking for placement for children entering the foster
care system, our Coordinators are making recommendations on behalf
of the families they represent.
This home study process will help them get to know your family and
what types of children you are willing and able to work with so that they
can make the best placement matches possible.
We take a lot of pride in our hard-working, dedicated Foster Care Provided by
The Medina County Board of Commissioners

team and we are confident in the support they provide for our families.
Our foster families love our coordinators and have built exceptional
relationships with each of them. Stephen D. Hambley Aaron M. Harrison Colleen M. Swedyk

As you complete the home study process, become a licensed foster

www.medinaco.org

parent, and beyond, we are here to help and support you.

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September 29, 2023 Medina County Commissioners’ Newsletter
Holiday Toy Drive scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 4
Drop off locations in both Medina, Brunswick is open Monday–Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Child Protective Division of Medina County You can also mail items to the care of: MCJFS Toy
Job & Family Services is once again holding our an- Drive; 232 Northland Dr., Medina, OH 44256.
nual holiday toy drive! Thank you for your continued generosity to help
This year, we’ve added an additional donation spot! the children we serve to protect.
Not only can you deliver your unwrapped gifts to the
Job and Family Service’s office (232 Northland Drive;
Medina), but with gratitude to St. Mark’s Lutheran
Church, we’ll be accepting gifts there, too! They are HOLIDAY
TOY DRIVE
located at 1330 N. Carpenter Rd., Brunswick.
The Toy Drive will be held at both locations simul-
taneously on Saturday, Nov. 4 from 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
We’re hopeful that offering two different locations *NEW*
provides a more convenient option for those who
2 dropoff NOV. 4, 9AM-12PM
locations!
would like to donate.
Medina County Job & Family Services
Donations will be accepted during this time and (232 Northland Drive, Medina)
no appointment is necessary. It’s a contactless event. St. Mark Lutheran Church
The agency will have plenty of staff available to re- (1330 N. Carpenter Road, Brunswick )
move items from your vehicle; we simply ask that Drop off new, unwrapped toys and gift
they not be wrapped so we can organize and distrib- cards for kids of all ages in foster care.
ute them to our foster families.
The staff of Job and Family Services strives to en-
sure that the holiday season is a magical time for the Want to learn more about
the need for foster parents
children living with the agency’s foster families. This in Medina County?
Visit fostermedina.com
toy drive is a fantastic opportunity for the communi- or call/text
(330) 667-0167
ty to help us with those efforts.
Can’t make it on Saturday, Nov. 4? No worries!
Donations can be dropped off at the agency after Questions?
Call (330) 667-0167
the event and up until Saturday, Dec 2. The agency

Blast from the Past

File photo
The Commissioners’ Office recently discovered this photograph taken in the late 1970s among our files. We have identi-
fied the two individuals on the left as John Oberholtzer and former Commissioner Mark Whitfield. We have an idea of the
identities of the two individuals on the right, but are not positive. If you are able to positively identify either of these two
gentlemen, please contact Public Information Officer Brian Gallatin at 330-722-9210 or at bgallatin@ohmedinaco.org.

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Medina County Commissioners’ Newsletter September 29, 2023

Current Open HUMAN RESOURCES

Positions Featured

Job Opening 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 September 29, 2023

Department ________________
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applying. Refer
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to the Minimum e, education, training,
Qualifications and other
and any position-s factors that qualify

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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!
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1. Are you related to the _________
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3. Have you
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can you supply license is required? YES NO
your own transporta c
If you are currently in the state tion? . . . . . c
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Scheduling Team (FT) – Domestic

“YES” to question ________________ . . . c
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fully. Barg. Unit
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Relations Court
• Assistant County Administrator
(FT) – Board of Commissioners
• Assistant Prosecuting Attorney •
Appellate Division (FT) –
Prosecutor’s Office
• Bus Driver (PT) – Transit
• Cleaning Technician (FT) –
Maintenance
• Cleaning Technician (PT) –
Maintenance
• Community Relations Director
(unclassified) (FT) – ADAMH Board
• Correction Officer (FT) – Juvenile
Detention Center
• Deputy Director (FT) – Park District
• Deputy Dog Warden (PT) – Dog
Shelter
• Driver – Meal Delivery (PT) – Office
for Older Adults
• Engineering – Project Technician
(FT) – County Engineer
• Facility Maintenance Worker II
(FT) – County Engineer
• Highway Maintenance Worker II
(FT) – County Engineer
• Intake Specialist/Receptionist –
Veterans Service Office
• Kitchen Lead – Wadsworth (FT) –
Office for Older Adults
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/
SCHEDULING TEAM
DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURT
The Medina County Domestic Relations Court is seeking an Assistant
Administrator/Scheduler to join our team. The ideal candidate will have
experience in a Court or law office and excellent customer support.
Duties: Greet and check-in litigants and attorneys, Answer phones, Schedule
hearings, Provide excellent customer support, Perform clerical duties as
needed
Qualifications: Previous experience in a law office or Court is preferred, Strong
organizational skills with the ability to multitask, Excellent communication
skills, both written and verbal, Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word,
Excel, PowerPoint), Ability to work well in a team environment
Job Type: Full-time; Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits: Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, Paid time off,
Retirement plan, Vision insurance
Schedule: 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
• Medina, OH: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work
(Required)
Experience: • law related (Preferred)
Work Location: In person

Commissioner Department
• Line Maintenance Worker (FT) –
Sanitary Engineers Office
• Maintenance Worker (FT) –
Wastewater Treatment Plant – October Birthdays
Sanitary Engineers Office Building Heather B. Sanitary
• Office Assistant/Permit Clerk (PT) – Keith H. Saxon M. Aaron B.
Solid Waste District and
Storm Water Permits Department Sandi P. Douglas F.
Commissioners’
• PRN LPN (PT) – County Home Rebecca R. Matthew F.
Office Kathleen S.
• Protective Services Worker 2 (FT) Devan N.
– Job & Family Services Melinda R. Allison S. Linda P.
• Protective Services Worker 2 (FT) Stacey Z.
– Job & Family Services
County Home Jenna P.
• Resident Care Aide (FT) – County Amber H. Kenneth S.
Home Lori R. Maintenance Jennifer S.
• System Administrator – Gregory T. Steven B. James S.
Democratic or Nonpartisan (FT) – Michael C. Ethan W.
Board of Elections IT Carol D.
• Wastewater Operator (FT) – Alexander M. Daniel R. Transit
Sanitary Engineers Office
Josef D.
• Water Reclamation Facility Shift
Supervisor (FT) – Sanitary Job & Family Office for Older Robert D.
Engineers Office Services Adults Shannon R.
(FT) = Full-Time • (PT) = Part-Time
Cecilia B. Laura T. Laura S.
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www.medinaco.org/hr/ 10/27 – Jeremy S. – Sanitary
employment/

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September 29, 2023 Medina County Commissioners’ Newsletter
COUNTY HOME

Home has Amazon Wish List for needed items

If anyone would like
to donate to the Medina
County Home, we have
an Amazon Wish List with
items that are needed.
Below is the list with
current prices of the by Greg Brown
Superintendent
products on the Wish List
that can be purchased: $28.99.
• Concord Topaz • CozyLux Firm Pil-
Fingertip Pulse Oxim- lows, Standard size, set
eter with Reversible of 2; $34.99.
Display: $19.95. • Twin XL Sheet Photo provided
• QTJH Broom and Set: 3-piece set; $27.99. Residents set up a memorial in front of the County Home in
Mop Holder: Stand- commemoration of 9/11.
• Mott’s Apple-
ing cleaning tool cart; sauce: 48-ounce jar $37.99. County Home visited
$119.00. (Pack of 8); $28.16. To view complete de- Medina’s 9/11 Memorial
• VIPEK R2 Roll- • Vacant Occupied scriptions and to pur- on the 22nd anniversary
ing Garment Rack: Privacy Sign; $7.99. chase items from the of the terrorist attacks on
$96.99. • PARAMED Au- above Wish List, visit
• Bi- the United States.
t o m a t - https://amzn.to/3Zf8R46.
ble Word ic Wrist Residents visit Additionally, the resi-
Search: B l o o d Medina 9/11 Memorial dents set up their memo-
with 2500 Pressure On Monday, Sept. 11, rial in front of the County
words to Monitor: residents of the Medina Home again this year.
discover $25.95.
and 100 Bible-themed • Purina Tidy Cats
searches; $7.99. Clumping Cat Litter:
Swearing In Ceremony
• Nature Word 17 lb. box; $25.48.
Search: Puzzle book, • Duracell Cop-
with 2,500 words to find pertop AAA Batteries:
and 100 nature-themed 20-count pack; $14.89.
searches; $7.99. • Depend Fresh Pro-
• Relaxing Word tection Adult Inconti-
Search Large Print nence Underwear for
Puzzles: 20th Centu- Women: Extra large,
ry history & nostalgia; 68-count; $50.08.
$6.99. • Depend Fresh Pro-
• Dog Word Search tection Adult Incon- Photo provided
Large Print: Fun and tinence Underwear Commissioner Colleen Swedyk recently attended a cere-
engaging puzzles with for Women: Large, mony at the Sharon Township Fire Station where all mem-
bers of the fire-fighting crew were sworn in. Pictured left
big letter sizes; $9.59. 72-count; $54.59. to right: Assistant Fire Chief Michael George, Swedyk, and
• CozyLux Pillows: • Table Lamps for Sharon Township Fire Chief Mike Stanec.
Standard size, set of 2; Bedrooms: Set of 2,

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.
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Stroll through the Kormos family farm to see
handles waste reduction and recycling in Medina LeRoy/Westfield Center and Westfield Township displays.
barnyard animals and farm equipment displays,
County. Tour different areas where waste is
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and shop the farm market for goodies and fall Rising Son Family Farm - Come and enjoy $5 hayrides, food and drinks for
3 Morning Star Farm Ministries decorations. purchase, petting pasture, pumpkins and more!

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the youth of America. Visit with a variety of sponsors who made the 2023 Killbuck Lakes Nature Preserve - NO ORGANIZED ACTIVITIES - This Medina
youth groups, stroll through the horse stables, Medina County Fall Foliage Tour County Park District site has opportunities for fishing, hiking, canoeing,
and enjoy family-friendly crafts and activities. possible: kayaking, and wildlife observation.

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Drop by this lovely library for free face painting, SILVER LEVEL - Log Cabin Shop & Historical sample tastings of fresh vegetables.
crafts, story time, and more! Buy a book from Center
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and check out a cozy read or two. Perfect stop Pine Crest Farms, Medina County Farm WRLC Preserved Land Sign - DRIVE BY ONLY - This privately owned property
for all ages! Bureau, Northern Ohio Railway Museum, conserved with Western Reserve Land Conservancy has a hay field, restored
Richardson Farms woodlands, and a homestead from the late 1800s.
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Sign Our Streams - DRIVE BY ONLY - Adopt a stream or river crossing to
encourage stewardship of our waterways. To find out how, call Medina County
Copies of this map can be found at www.medinacountyparks.com Soil and Water Conservation District.

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