Joy of Medina County Magazine November 2023 by Joy of Medina County Magazine

NOVEMBER 2023 VOLUME 6, NUMBER 10

TIRED OF TURKEY?

There is a new chef in the kitchen, and he has something tasty for you! by Jordin Bragg PG. 14

HOLIDAY BIKE BUILDING

The best stories in Medina County!

THANKSGIVING FABLE The animals are up to it again! by Janine Smalley PG. 7

Set pride and aggravation aside for safety. by Robert Soroky PG. 15

OUT OF THE BOX

Letters to the editor begin. PG. 17

When a Quiet Man Speaks In his quiet and unassuming way, Roger Smalley continues to impact the Medina he loves. PG. 4 A locally owned, independent publication dedicated to higher standards of journalism

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Editorial

One

Voice

Thankful Joy at Headquarters by Amy Barnes

This month, at Joy headquarters, we are giving thanks for a few changes that have happened all within two weeks’ time. The first big change that happened was a young honorably discharged Marine reached out and shared his desire to become a member of the Joy family. He is now the magazine’s new advertising sales executive. He also believes in low-pressure sales. If you are a company decision maker, we figure you already are smart enough to know you want your company in these pages. Reach out to Jordin Bragg, he would love to help your company to be seen in the very best publication in Medina County. His number is 330-822-3818. Bragg originally reached out to me because he had dreams of being a writer. Something about him struck me right away, maybe because I understand so well wanting to be a writer and not knowing how to get those doors to open. I was thrilled to learn that he is a classically trained French chef and loves to create new recipes. He likes to write so even the beginner cook can understand and follow his recipes to a delightful meal. Bragg is now the new cook in the kitchen for the “Bite Me!” cooking column. Never fear, however, Chris Pickens is still happily in the vegan kitchen creating amazing vegan recipes for “Vegan Vittles.” She is very talented at getting people to want to try her recipes, whether they have chosen to be vegan or not! Bragg also mentioned that he happens to love movies (he owns more than 400 DVDs!) and so he is now writing the movie

review column, “Get Reel.” He starts with this month’s issue, so be sure to check out his columns. To learn more about Bragg, go to https://tinyurl.com/bdcpmfbx Our second addition to the magazine family is Amanda Liptak. She is a local health and fitness coach who will be taking over the column, “Mind and Body,” starting with the December issue. Liptak and I were introduced to each other by Debbie Boehmke, executive director for the Northeast Medina County Chamber Alliance. Thank you, Debbie! After talking with Liptak, where she shared her philosophy on health and the mind-body connection, I knew she was perfect for the “Mind and Body” column. We have to wait until the December issue to share her first column, but there is no doubt she can offer help and guidance to anyone willing to seek it. To learn more about Liptak, please go to https://tinyurl.com/3rdfuyba What better time of year than this to seek help through the holiday roller coaster that is starting! Sit back, enjoy, and see what Joy (Joy of Medina County Magazine, that is) can bring you! One last quick note, our letters to the editor begins in this month’s issue. Have something to say? Go to “Out of the Box” to see our first letter and the letter submission guidelines.

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VOLUME 6 NUMBER 10

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DIG IT!

EVERGREEN 13 LOW-MAINTENANCE UNDERVALUED by Michelle Riley Gardeners fail to appreciate versatility. BITE ME!

PORK ROAST 14 SEASONED by Jordin Bragg A new resident chef in the kitchen!

HEALTH

OF MIND AND BODY

CHILDREN IS A CHOICE, 14 HAVING NOT A MUST DO

21 STYLE 4 SMALLEY by Amy Barnes

We last talked to Roger Smalley in April 2019, since then, historic changes have happened at the local museum he helped found. THE READING NOOK

THE RIVER WITH 6 RIDE by D. J. Barnett

Finding that one who will have your back is treasure enough. THE READING NOOK

7 THANKFUL by Janine Smalley

by Amy Barnes Becoming a parent is much like a carnival ride, you are committed once it starts. HEALTHY TRAILS

BIKES: TO BUILD OR NOT 15 BOXED TO BUILD

by Robert Soroky Take the night off, and let the professionals take the wheel for a safer ride.

COMMUNITY

WITH JOY 16 MUNCHING Which restaurants earned a perfect score? A different area of Medina County each month!

OF THE BOX 17 OUT Letters to the editor, with information on how to submit them.

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

OFF THE SHELF

The animals and volunteers at Whispering Acres celebrated the holiday.

NOVEL IS WELL TUNED 18 DEBUT by Mary Olson

THE INBOX

SHOULD HAVE STAYED OUT 19 FEY OF VENICE

BUSINESS

WEBSITE HOST IMPORTANCE 9 SECURE by Rachel Shepard Prevention is easier than cleanup when it comes to website hacking.

BUSINESS 10 DOING A calendar of area networking events THE NETWORKER

MAKING NETWORKING PERSONAL

by Bob Arnold Using technology in presentations adds barriers to connecting.

CONVENTION 11 INVENTION Patents recently granted to Medina County residents.

HOME AND GARDEN

VEGAN VITTLES

SOUP 12 VEGETABLE by Chris Pickens A great, quick fall meal CRITTER CRAWL!

AXOLOTL RAISING IS COMPLEX

by Paris Deeter Rearing a baby axolotl to adulthood is not easy. On the front and back covers:

photos by Amy Barnes Charlie enjoyed Thanksgiving running free at Whispering Acres.

Dueling pianists find their way through trauma and recovery. GETTING REEL

by Jordin Bragg Our reviewer is still wondering if Tina Fey just wandered onto the set. JOYFUL WORD SEARCH

ARE JOY 20 THEY Find the staff members of Joy of Medina County Magazine.

MIRTH AND JOY

by Jerry King Our monthly cartoon by a former Disney cartoonist

SNAP! 21 OH, by Amy Barnes

The ironic deer: The invited and the unwanted

DO IT! 22 LET’S Wondering what to do? Take a look at what we found! JOYFUL LETTER DETECTIVES

Read the clue, collect the magnifying glass letters, and solve the puzzle!

27 CELEBRATE! A clickable directory of vetted businesses who bring you Joy!

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Smalley Style

by Amy Barnes

s Medina grows and changes over the years, some calling it progress, some sad to see things change from farms to more retail and housing, one person who stays steadfast and dedicated to preserving the story and history of the county and the importance of making thoughtful changes and that is Roger Smalley. Still quiet and reflective, with his story-teller voice, Smalley passes all credit for his work on to those around him. “Community working together, that’s good stuff,” Smalley said. The original story featuring Smalley, was published in the April 2019 issue of Joy of Medina County Magazine, which can be found in the Medina County Library Historic Archives and at https://tinyurl.com/yk947unn. Since that time, the renovations have been almost completed on the Medina Town Hall and Engine House Museum, located at 50 Public Square, Smalley said. There is some work still left on adding additional historic signs to the building. Since the opening of the museum in 2013, there have been 40,000 visitors, in spite of the close down caused by COVID. Often, those shopping at the summertime farmers market on the square will stop into the museum each week and read parts of the history on display. Some bring in their kids, Smalley said, and visit the displays. Over the past year, 5,400 have visited the museum, the highest number in one yaear the museum has ever had, Smalley said. The museum also hosted 400 schoolchildren tours. Tours for small groups or private tours can be arranged by contacting the Medina mayor’s office at 330-725-8861. Items added to the museum’s displays includes 50 additional photos and the Rade-cycle, invented and ridden by local resident Pete Rademacher,

who also was the 1956 Olympic heavyweight boxing gold medalist. Rademacher rode his giant one-wheel motorized bike in local parades well into his 80s, said Smalley. After Rademacher’s death, his family donated the bike to the museum. Another addition to the museum is an upstairs meeting room that can be used by the public. There is the ability to hold a small program there, including accommodations for such things as PowerPoint presentations. Antique furniture from the Munson House decorates the meeting space, which also features a small kitchenette and a “great view of the city,” Smalley said. The elevator is working, although Smalley added with a chuckle that “it’s a little scary, but it works.” The room has a capacity of 27 people and can be reserved by placing a refundable $25 deposit for it through the mayor’s office. Still connecting funding sources with needs, another, smaller scale project Smalley has been overseeing includes adding a bench added outside of Medina City Hall. The bench was donated by a local family. Smalley currently is chairing Main Street Medina’s Design Committee, the Uptown Park Advisory Committee, and the Archive Commission. One of the duties of the Design Committee is to advise on façade renovations for South Town in Medina. The Uptown Park Advisory Committee oversees the park in the middle of Medina’s Public Square. One of its recent projects has been making revisions to the guidelines for the use of Uptown Park. The Archive Commission oversees the administration of the Medina Town Hall and Engine House Museum. “It does keep me busy,” Smalley said.

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THE READING NOOK

Ride the River With by D.J. Barnett

To “ride the river with” someone means that you trust that person to have your back. I live back in the holler, a little cabin in the woods. I don’t think I want to leave here even if I ever could. It ain’t much, but woodshed’s full and the pantry’s stocked, The roof don’t have no leaks and the doors have sturdy locks. But that cabin sure gets lonely on a long cold winter night. I lie awake in bed waiting on the morning light. All those upland ladies shake their heads and roll their eyes. They wouldn’t give the time of day to this shabby backwoods guy. But then without a warning she swept into my life, I knew that I would be a fool not to take her as my wife. Two lost and lonely souls looking for some small romance. In a world that’s hard and cold, so we took a little chance. Mama says that she’s a keeper, though she’s never met my Pa, He’s up there looking down and he would agree with Ma. Of everyone I know, of all my kin and kith, Yes sir, she’ll do just fine, to ride the river with.

D.J. Barnett lives in Hinckley with his wife, April; his son, Robert; and daughter, Skylar. He is 1975 graduate of Highland High School and recently retired from Century Cycle’s Medina location after being there for 20 years. He enjoys cycling and other outdoor activities.

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THE READING NOOK

Thankful by Janine Smalley

I have friends, shelter and lots of food. I found my best friend here, right, Hoffman?” s the sun set on Whispering Acres farm Hoffman, the donkey, nodded his animal sanctuary, the volunteers were eagerly head vigorously. preparing for a special event in the barn. Chance the sheep said, “I walked alone for miles, Colorful linens and fresh flowers decorated a lost and hungry. But the day I stumbled upon this long table, creating an inviting atmosphere for the sanctuary; my life changed forever. I found safety animals’ Thanksgiving dinner. and compassion here.” Angel, a goat with kind eyes and a gentle spirit, Stanley and Walter, the turkey brothers, gobbled, trotted into the barn with excitement. She glanced their heads bobbing in unison. around, seeing some of the familiar faces of her “We were saved from the holiday dinner table last adopted family: Blossom the donkey; Rambo the year. We are so happy now that we have a life filled pig; Chance the sheep; Olaf the mule; and even with freedom.” the turkey brothers, Stanley and Walter, were The volunteers were listening to the animals and eagerly awaiting the feast. they smiled, hearing the stories they knew so well. Poptart, the mischievous goat, skipped over to This gathering embodied the spirit of Angel and playfully nudged her. Thanksgiving, a day to recognize and appreciate “Hey, Angel! Can you believe it’s already Thanksgiving? I’ve been counting down the days!” the power of second chances. The aroma of a delicious feast wafted through the Angel chuckled and replied, “I know, Poptart. It’s air, stirring up a chorus of delighted moos, bleats, a day to be thankful for all the goodness that has come our way. We have so much to be grateful for.” honks, and brays. The volunteers hummed with anticipation, looking forward to seeing the animals As the animals settled around the table, they enjoying their Thanksgiving celebration. shared their stories and how they joined the Volunteers served hearty portions of fresh Whispering Acres family. vegetables, the most amazing hay the animals had Blossom reminisced about the uncertain days ever tasted, and fruits. when she feared humans, until she met the The animals dug in, their munching filling the volunteers who showed her kindness for the barn with an enchanting melody of gratitude and first time. contentment. Rambo, the pig, sighed deeply. Angel raised her voice, her bright eyes shining “You know, I never thought I would experience with joy. love in my life. I was raised in a dirty pen and “Friends, I propose a salute! Here’s to the neglected. I came here mean and extremely goodness we’ve found, the love we’ve shared, and defensive. But then, the wonderful humans that saved me taught me what love truly is. I’m grateful the new beginnings we embrace!” The animals joined in, raising their hooves, every day!” trotters, and beaks in a spirited cheer. They Joey, a young and once forsaken goat, snuggled expressed gratitude for the sanctuary, the caring against his doting mother who rescued him when volunteers, and the chance to live a life they never he was only hours old. Raisin, an older goat abused by previous owners, thought possible. The volunteers wiped away happy tears. The said, “I may have had a difficult start, but since animals had become their family, and the sanctuary coming here, I’ve grown stronger every day.” Olaf, the mule, brayed softly. “I was abandoned in their shared home. They, too, felt an overwhelming thankfulness for the bonds they had formed and a dark, musty barn, forgotten and alone. But now, continued, Page 8

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As the night grew darker, the animals nestled the animals they had saved. close to one another, their bellies full, their hearts As the animals finished feasting, Poptart could even fuller. They whispered quiet words of thanks not resist adding excitement to the gathering. With into the tranquil air, giving gratitude for each a gleam in her eyes, she climbed atop Rambo pig’s other’s presence. back, who grunted playfully in response. Angel gazed around with a sense of pride, a goat Blossom watched with amusement and who had once known only darkness and despair. apprehension as Poptart leapt from the pig’s back, The volunteers watched from a distance, their curving through the air, and landing on Blossom. hearts swelling with the knowledge that they “Oh, Poptart!” she exclaimed, her voice a gentle had made a difference. They knew, as the barn rebuke laced with affection. “Must you always be filled with the soft, rhythmic breathing of grateful the center of attention?” creatures, that their path was forever intertwined Poptart’s eyes twinkled mischievously as she with these remarkable animals. surveyed the table, brimming with heaping plates “Tonight, as we lay here, bonded by this shared of vegetables, cranberry sauce, and a big bowl of love and thankfulness, let’s remember this feeling fresh carrots. With a sly grin, she leapt onto the and carry it with us always,” Angel said, her voice table, knocking over a jar of pickles, sending them filled with warmth. rolling across the wooden surface. Joey nestled closer to his mother, a grateful smile Angel bleated in surprise, while Chance lowered adorning his face. “Yes, tonight, we remember that her head, playful rebellion shining in her eyes. every hardship can be overcome, and that love can Raisin the goat gazed at Poptart with a mixture be found, even in the most unexpected places.” of curiosity and amusement, she had learned the The night grew quiet, the animals gradually value of embracing lighthearted moments. succumbing to sleep, their dreams filled with the “Poptart!” Joey the goat called out, a hint of worry happiness they had tasted that evening. The in his voice. “You better not spill my mom’s famous volunteers tiptoed out of the barn, leaving a gentle sweet potato casserole!” glow behind. Poptart surveyed the devastation she had Even though they knew that tomorrow would wrought, her hooves scattering silverware and bring new challenges, the volunteers were armed splattering mashed potatoes on the barn floor. with a renewed sense of purpose and gratitude. She opened her mouth as if to speak, but instead hopped from the table to a stack of hay, a twinkle in her eyes. Want to meet the animals in the story? They live “I’ve got one more thing to be thankful for!” at author Janine Smalley’s Whispering Acres Farm she exclaimed. Animal Sanctuary in Medina. For more information, Curiosity sparked among the crowd. go to https://bit.ly/3AxRqha or https://bit.ly/3Byx3lx. Olaf chuckled, his nostrils flaring. To arrange a visit, call 440-212-6769. Donations “What’s that, Poptart? Have you finally can be made at https://bit.ly/3lwVbiD Whispering gone mad?” Acres is a 501c3 organization. Poptart waggled her hooves dramatically. “No, my dear friends, I am thankful for the unruly adventures I’ve had in this barn. The mischief we’ve made, the laughter we’ve shared, it all adds to the incredible tapestry of our lives!” Blossom snickered. “Oh, Poptart. The memories we’ve woven together, from raiding the feed shed to hiding from the volunteers, will forever make us smile.” The barn erupted in laughter, the sound bouncing off the walls and mingling with the soft rustling of hay. They relished in their shared stories, the moments that brought them closer together. continued from Page 7

BUSINESS: THE INBOX

Secure Website Host Importance by Rachel Shepard

Over the summer, I had several potentially impactful events happening in my business which occupied my time and intention, including being nominated for a business award, recognized as a woman business leader, and promoting a four-month program that began in August Little did I know that every individual that attempted to visit my website was being redirected to spam such as, “Congratulations, you have been randomly selected to take this survey. You will receive an amazing prize: Apple iPhone 14 Pro!” Not only was it horrible timing and completely unprofessional, but I did not understand my website enough to fix it. From the moment I first noticed mysterious activity on my website to the time it was fixed spanned almost 6 months! While I am still not a website expert, I have learned a few things. The first tip is to update any plug-ins and pay attention to your website on a weekly, if not daily, basis. I have installed programs to scan for malicious activity and block attacks. After installing these security plug-ins, I was able to detect and delete more than 70 malicious files. I also switched to a new website host that provides security scans and features on the server level. This new host has excellent customer service, security features, and ultrafast speed. Which leads me to my next tip: Work with a host that is responsive and secure. Some of the things that can be done to prevent website hacking is to choose a secure host, use strong passwords, password protect (when possible) any admin area, install updates as they are released, and correctly set file and folder permissions. While all websites can be hacked, some platforms have security measures in place to help protect against hacking attempts. Hopefully these tips will help with website management or encourage the hiring of a professional website manager. Preventing a hack is much easier than cleaning one up! A functioning website is very important for a small business. If you would like specific recommendations for a website host, please email me at the address listed below. Rachel Shepard is the founder of LonaRock, LLC, and a Medina County resident. She specializes in helping businesses understand financials and access capital. Learn more about Shepard at https://bit.ly/3h0LFEY Shepard can be reached by email at rshepard@lonarock.com.

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Doing Business

Local business networking events, not category restricted

Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce

Chamber membership requirement after two events. Wednesday, November 15 Networking WOW! 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., Williams on the Lake, 787 Lafayette Road, Medina. No walk-ins. $12 member attendance charge, $15 non-member attendance charge. Register at https://tinyurl.com/5atmw5ad Thursday, November 16 Morning Coffee With Young Professionals Association, 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., Cool Beans Café, 103 W. Liberty Street, Medina. Register at https://tinyurl.com/43tz6st3 Friday, November 17 Chamber Chat, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce office, 211 S. Court Street, Medina. Register at https://tinyurl.com/4rtchx9y Tuesday, December 12 Monthly Member Meeting: Hollywood Holidays, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Williams on the Lake, 787 Lafayette Road, Medina. Register at https://tinyurl.com/msbhnbk8 Thursday, December 14 Morning Mix and Mingle, 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. (this replaces the December WOW), United Way Summit and Medina County, 23 Public Square, Medina. Register at https://tinyurl.com/2x2f8hj3

Northern Medina County Chamber Alliance

Chamber membership requirement after two events. Wednesday, December 6 Chamber Chomps, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Debbie and Heidi there at noon, Medina County Career Center Café, 1101 W. Liberty Street, Medina. Networking and chomping! Wednesday, December 20 Annual Holiday Social and Membership Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Coppertop Golf Club, 5740 Center Road, Valley City. $30 Register at https://tinyurl. com/4w8dfnuy

Wadsworth Area Chamber of Commerce

Chamber membership requirement after two events. Tuesday, November 21 Chamber Chat - Coffee and Networking, 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., Community Room, Buehler’s Wadsworth, 175 Great Oaks Trail, Wadsworth. For more information, go to https:// tinyurl.com/2txxs7jf No registration necessary. Monday, December 4 Women in Leadership Luncheon, noon to 1 p.m., Soprema Senior Center, 617 School Drive, Wadsworth. Speaker: Janice Jokkel, The Biz Hive. $15 per person. Register at https://tinyurl.com/y2c5hsvj Wednesday, December 6 Chamber Luncheon: WHS Show Choir, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Galaxy Restaurant and Event Center, 201 Park Center Drive, Wadsworth. $22 per person. Register at https:// tinyurl.com/3y6mt9ma

Seville Area Chamber of Commerce

Thursday, January 11 Quarterly Luncheon, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., virtual meeting. For more information, https://tinyurl.com/4ph4ve66

BUSINESS: THE NETWORKER

Making Networking Personal by Bob Arnold

You and I are humans, not computers! We crave human companionship, not digital ones. When I do presentations, I do them in person, to persons. I saw a video ad for an electronic white board recently. Ten years ago, I thought they were a presentation must. Now, I do not want one, at least for most presentations. Why? You know what is said about technology: When you need it most, it fails. I would say 60 percent of the live digital presentations I see malfunction or will not work (or connect) at all. This is impersonal networking for me. It means we are denying the real connections we have with other humans and are depending on an artificial environment instead of the environment of humanness. There is a lot of credibility built in having a big white board available and a set of dry-erase markers. It is much more real. We relate to the presenter much more and deeper. When it comes to networking, analog rules! In this case, analog means: 1. See people in person. 2. Shake their hand. 3. Look them in the eye. 4. Talk with them. 5. Take questions, even if they have to be your own questions. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is exploding, and I am concerned it is making networking digital. To be fair, digital presentations have a place in some networking settings, just not as the only way. A person cannot relate to the impersonal, the digital, no matter how much programming is done. In a presentation, the goal is to get your audience to look at you, not the screen. They learn more by looking at you and they retain what is said much better. Go meet someone face to face. Try leaving your phone in the car while networking. Ask someone when you want to know the time, they likely will have their phone, if they do not, then you both can find someone who does. Asking the time is actually a very good way to meet someone and opens the door to starting a conversation with them. Sounds so raw, does it not? That is personal networking! Bob Arnold is the founder of ONward Networking and the international best-selling author of “The Uncanny Power of the Networking Pencil,” which can be purchased at https://amzn.to/2KSy3Xm. Learn more about Arnold at https://bit.ly/3VLzr1S Contact Arnold at TheNetworkingPencil@gmail.com

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Invention Convention

Patents recently granted to Medina County residents. Only county residents are included, although there may be additional people listed as patent grantees. Patent for: Movement Disorder Therapy Patent for: Paint Brush with Integrated Patent for: Automated Transaction System, Devices and Methods of Hanger and Packaging Therefor Machine Remotely Tuning Number: 11,766,112 Number: 11,797,964 Number: 11,786,735 To: Everett A. Crosby To: Thomas A. Vankirk To: Joseph P. Giuffrida City of Residence: Homerville City of Residence: Medina City of Residence: Hinckley Patent for: Drive System for AllPatent for: Pressure-Sensitive Label Patent for: Vehicle Wash Systems and Terrain Vehicle Number: 11,798,437 Methods Number: 11,766,929 To: Samantha L. Kainec Number: 11,786,920 To: Louis Decuzzi City of Residence: Hinckley To: Thomas J. Petit City of Residence: Brunswick City of Residence: Wadsworth Patent for: Method That Expedites Patent for: Tire Playing Sound of a Talking Emoji Patent for: Sprayable Marine Foam Number: D1,000,366 Number: 11,800,308 Number: 11,787,895 To: Michael Richard Crane To: Philip Scott Lyren To: Anthony J. Taylor City of Residence: Wadsworth City of Residence: Wadsworth City of Residence: Medina Patent for: Tire Patent for: Photovoltaic Panel Cable Patent for: Torque Converter Damper Number: D1,000,368 Mount Arrangement Assembly To: Kristen Joy Wilson Number: 11,791,761 Number: 11,808,336 City of Residence: Seville To: Darius Kaunas To: Joshua Verdier City of Residence: Medina Patent for: Blind Bolt With Collapsible City of Residence: Lodi Shear Sleeve Assembly Patent for: Tire Patent for: Firearm System That Tracks Number: 11,781,579 Number: D1,001,722 Points of Aim of a Firearm To: Bruce A. Carmichael To: Mark Alan Csepe Number: 11,808,547 City of Residence: Hinckley City of Residence: Medina To: Philip Scott Lyren City of Residence: Wadsworth Patent for: Blending Base Patent for: Radial Stacking Conveyor Number: D1,000,894 System With Feeder Patent for: Movement Stop for Use With To: Phonesacksith Guy Kettavong Number: 11,795,015 a Miter Gauge To: Stephen Forker City of Residence: Medina City of Residence: Wadsworth Number: D1,003,680 Patent for: Method and System for To: Wayne Sherman Patent for: Compatibilizers of Polymer- Tuning of Movement Disorder Therapy City of Residence: Hinckley Nanocellulose Composites Devices Number: 11,795,303 Number: 11,786,70 To: Asis Kumar Banerjie To: Joseph P. Giuffrida City of Residence: Medina City of Residence: Hinckley photo by Pavel Neznanov

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HOME AND GARDEN: VEGAN VITTLES

HOME AND GARDEN: CRITTER CRAWL!

by Chris Pickens

by Paris Deeter

Vegetable Soup

Soup is a classic cold-weather dish that has become one of America’s favorite comfort foods. While it might be automatically thought that vegetable soup would be vegan, a look at the ingredients list reveals that there are ingredients that are not vegan at all. In fact, any ingredients that come from an animal makes this dish nonvegan, since vegan means that nothing came from an animal. In my household, when my kids were little, we would say veggie soup, but we always knew it was vegetable soup. Somehow it always sounded more delicious than just a pot of vegetables! • ½ cup potatoes • ½ cup carrots • ½ cup zucchini • ½ cup canned green beans • ½ cup canned corn • ½ cup onions • ½ cup sweet peppers • 6 cups of vegetable broth • 1 tablespoon of each oregano, basil, black pepper (and any additional spices you personally prefer) • 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast Cube potatoes, carrots, and zucchini, drain green beans and corn, dice onions and sweet peppers. Pour all chopped up veggies into large pot. Thoroughly mix spices and yeast into broth. Poor veggie broth over veggies in pot. Bring soup to boil. Boil five minutes on medium heat, then allow to simmer 10-15 minutes or until all veggies are tender. If broth needs a little thickening, add either flour or cornstarch. If preferred, cooked pasta of any type or rice, can be stirred in. Enjoy! Note: Using red, orange or yellow peppers colorize the soup up a bit.

Chris Pickens, a vegan since 2016, is a certified holistic nutrition coach, a health and wellness coach, a holistic health practitioner, and a holistic health coach. To learn more about Pickens, go to https://bit.ly/3FqhEId Email her at momof4chris@gmail.com, with “The Joy of Medina Attn: Chris” in the subject line.

Axolotl Raising is Complex Axolotls are an increasingly popular aquarium pet due to their association with pop culture. Their adorable little faces have captured the hearts of many, which increases the demand for them as pets. They are not hard to breed, however, they can be tricky to raise into adulthood due to their complex care requirements. Axolotls were originally bred for laboratory use. These creatures have the fascinating ability to regrow their limbs and organs. They can even regenerate parts of their brains! They have been used in limb regeneration studies for decades in an attempt to understand the science behind the regeneration so that one day it may be possible to grow limbs and organs to use for amputees and those who need organ transplants. Because of the association of axolotls with pop culture, new axolotl breeders have been popping up seemingly everywhere. A common question owners ask is, “Should I breed my axolotls?” The short answer: no. The long answer: it depends. Do you have the time, energy and money to spend raising them? Do you have the genetic information and lineage of your animals? And, most importantly, why do you want to breed them? Often, the response to that last question is to make a profit. Ethical breeders almost never make a profit, and any money made is put straight back into the upkeep of the animals. Why anyone would want to breed them then? Axolotls are a critically endangered species, with very few being left in the wild. The main goal of breeding them is to help further them as a species and prevent them from going extinct. In coming columns, ethical breeding and care of axolotls will be examined. Paris Deeter lives in Brunswick and has raised a wide variety of critters from spiders to rats. She welcomes questions and column suggestions, which can be sent to Joy@BlakeHousePublishing.com with “Critter Crawl” in the subject line. Deeter also can supply information on where to obtain pets mentioned in her column. T

Joy of Medina County Magazine | November 2023 HOME AND GARDEN: DIG IT!

Low-Maintenance Evergreen Undervalued by Michelle Riley

Boxwood (Buxus) is a low-maintenance evergreen that does not receive enough recognition among gardeners. The array of varieties and cultivars on the market offer practical plantings suitable for many design applications. With species native to North America, Europe, North Africa, and Asia the variety available depends on the plant hardiness zones. Thriving with at least six hours of sun, they are one of the few evergreens that will tolerate a bit of shade, as well as full sun. Evergreen means that the boxwood does not drop its leaves in the fall, retaining them throughout all four seasons. Some will maintain a bright green appearance throughout the winter, while others will take a golden hue. They enjoy well-drained soils and are usually tightly stemmed, becoming open and sparce if planted in too much shade. The pyramidal boxwood, which grows naturally in a conical shape with a modest spread, is a staple that flanks many entries and complements architectural peaks. Boxwoods can be used along hedge rows. Many boxwoods are tightly trimmed into squared or rounded hedges. When using smaller varieties, a petite 1-foot hedge is suggested, while other varieties can create 5-foot hedges and larger. Still other boxwood varieties are trimmed into a spherical shape and used as evergreen support for the desolate winter landscape, such as a backdrop to the foundational plantings or speckled through an English garden with an artistic touch. The most delightful aspect of the boxwood is its ability to be pruned into a variety of shapes. Given the right tools, in the right hands, a boxwood can be transformed into just about anything within the imagination: a spiral, an animal, a princess. Theme parks use boxwoods for just this purpose. Boxwoods are spring bloomers and also are known for sporadic seasonal bloom. A dioecious plant (having male and female flowers on the same plant) the flowers are small and seemingly insignificant. Be aware that boxwood blight is affecting many boxwoods in Ohio, and it can kill plants rather quickly. The first sign that plants have blight is usually rapid dieback. Look for blight resistant varieties when adding new boxwoods to landscaping. Michelle Riley is a local horticulturist, landscape designer, and consultant. She is the founder of the gardening subscription service, the Plant Shorts Posse; https:// michellerileyhorticulturist.com ; and https://neohiogarden. com . She also is the president of All About You Signature Landscape Design, Inc. Learn more about Riley at https://bit.ly/3BavKLk Riley can be contacted at Info@ MichelleRileyHorticulturist.com or by calling 234-678-8266

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HOME AND GARDEN: BITE ME!

Seasoned Pork Roast by Jordin Bragg

My grandparents and grandparents around the world inspired me to write this recipe. It is a nostalgic recipe that will fill the home with lovely scents of aromatics, strong enough to mask even the smell of vinegar and mothballs. This recipe is meant to deliver an amazing meal with minimal effort. It is cost-efficient, easy to make, and should impress friends and family. Perfected by my grandparents during the rise of the slow cooker and then passed on to me, this is a dish to be reckoned with, so bust out the slow cooker and get ready, it is time! ● 6- to 8-pound pork shoulder ● 2 tablespoons olive oil ● Creole seasoning or your favorite seasoning ● 4 to 6 cups chicken broth* ● 1 onion, cut up ● 8 garlic cloves, peeled ● 2 teaspoons dried rosemary ● 1 pound bag of baby carrots Remove the pork from the wrapping and pat the meat dry with paper towels. Lightly coat the pork shoulder with the olive oil and heavily season with the seasoning. Place the pork shoulder in a slow cooker. Add chicken broth until the pork is two-thirds of the way submerged (depending on the size of the pork, the amount needed will vary). Add onion, garlic cloves and rosemary. Set the slow cooker on low for 6 to 8 hours (depending on size). Add the carrots for the last hour. When meat can be pulled apart with a fork, it is done. Tips: To elevate this dish to the next level, replace dried rosemary with fresh rosemary, and add when adding the carrots. Sear the pork shoulder before placing in the slow cooker. The best way to sear the roast is on a grill. A few minutes on each side to char it up will add a new flavor to this dish. It also can be seared using a large pan. Heat a tablespoon of canola or vegetable oil on medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully place the pork shoulder in the pan and brown on each side before adding to the crock pot. WARNING: when searing meat, always make sure to drop the meat away from you, not toward you, otherwise hot oil could splash toward you or others. *Any stock will work, veggie, beef or chicken. Jordin Bragg is a classically French-trained chef who spent years in the restaurant industry as a professional cook. His recipes are his original creations. Bragg’s recipe and menu writing services can be found at https://writers.work/ thewritingmarine or he can be emailed at jordin.bragg@snhu. edu for any food-related requests or questions. T

HEALTH: OF MIND AND BODY

Having Children is a Choice, Not a Must Do by Amy Barnes

Among the factors considered when deciding to have children, one of the biggest is almost never mentioned. That is one of motivation. What is your “why” for wanting to have children? Are you looking to create a “mini-me”? Are you wanting legacy? Do you want to build a bigger family with your partner? Are you imagining a future of happy holidays gathered together, long after they are grown? Having children is a big decision, and that is a terrible understatement, take it from someone who raised four. I well remember the day my first born and I came home from the hospital. She was sleeping soundly as I placed her gently in the playpen that had been waiting for her little form. Then her father and I looked at each other and said, “Now what?” That was when it really hit us. The enormity of the responsibility of caring for a little human and feeling like we knew nothing. We really did not know a thing, and the children we had together were happy to prove our ignorance every day. The unvarnished truth is that children are not for everyone and that is perfectly fine. Parenting is the only job you are expected to take and you get chastised for not taking. How does that make sense? Some couples are truly happy being with just each other and do not want to add the responsibility of caring for and raising another human. They want to be just them. That decision should be accepted and respected. In addition to the responsibility of raising a child, there are the unrealistic expectations. While you might imagine one day enjoying holidays with your grown children, the reality is that may never or rarely happen. Once children turn 18, they make their own decisions, and no matter what you have taught them, it is very likely they will make decisions you are not expecting. They may follow jobs, moving states, even countries, away. They may have significant others whom they follow far from home. You might envision being friends with them once they are grown, but there is no guarantee. You may find instead that conversations are difficult or even unwanted. Once a very rare occurrence, now the number of grown children cutting contact with their parents is on the rise with various studies trying to determine why. Raising children comes with no raises, no bonuses, no thanks, and no accolades when you do something amazing with your parenting skills. You will give up favorite activities and the ability to keep track of time for the first several years, at the very least. It is not that parenting does not have numerous rewards, it does. I can think of nothing else so satisfying as loving and guiding a child, helping that child to achieve and become all that is possible for that child. Having children is like getting on a carnival ride, there will be many ups and downs, and once everything is in motion, there is no easy way to change your mind. Before having children, even before being in a committed relationship, it is important to evaluate the entire picture of child rearing to determine if the rewards to having children will be enough to get through the tough times. For each person, the answer can be vastly different.

HEALTH: HEALTHY TRAILS

Boxed Bikes: To Build or Not to Build

by Robert Soroky

I am not spilling any secrets when I say that online shopping is all the rage anymore. Of course, when you buy online, sometimes what you buy might require assembly. Significant assembly. Are you up to the task? Let us take bikes as an example. Working in a bike shop, I see more than my fair share of folks who order bikes online and attempt the assembly themselves. It does not always end well. The problem is that, initially, it does not look like there is a whole lot to put together right out of the box. Just throw on the front wheel, put on some pedals, mount the handlebar and BLAMO, done, right? Wrong. Sure, the bike might be “put together,” but is it adjusted correctly? Is it safe and ready to go? Truth is, unless you are a bike mechanic or have a solid grasp of bicycle operation, there are assembly steps that you might not know to do or have the skills and tools to do. Let us run down some of the most commonly overlooked areas, and why having a professionals build your bike is the best option. Wheels: Rarely, if ever, are wheels perfectly straight when they come out of the box. A warped wheel can compromise the spokes and cause brake rub. A bike shop mechanic will put those wheels in a truing stand and adjust the spoke tension to ensure that not only are the wheels straight, but that the tension is balanced properly on both sides of the rims. They also will check the wheel hubs to ensure they are tight and the bearings spin smoothly. Derailleurs: The mechanisms at the rear wheel and above the pedals that move the chain over the gears are called derailleurs. Much like wheels, they are rarely perfectly tuned out of the box. Each derailleur has two limit screws that limit how far in and out that derailleur can move. If not properly adjusted, the derailleur will not shift to the gears correctly, potentially causing damage to the drive train and/or the rear wheel. It takes a seasoned hand to tune those derailleurs just right. Brakes: Front and rear brakes also require an experienced hand to correctly align them. From proper lever pull, to brake pad angle and location, it all matters. Brakes are all about safety, and any compromise in set up

Joy of Medina County Magazine | November 2023 15 could have disastrous results on the road. I know we like to think we can do it all, but when it comes to bicycle builds and safety, put pride in the back seat and let the professionals take the wheel. Trust me, the peace of mind is worth the expense. Robert Soroky is a lifelong cyclist who regularly participates in long-distance charity rides and is the manager of the Century Cycles Medina location. To learn more about Soroky, go to https://bit.ly/3Vof7DX Contact Soroky at robert@ centurycycles.com to suggest column topics, for further information or to chat about bikes.

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Munching With Joy by Amy Barnes

Congratulations to these restaurants! Each month the focus will be on a different area of Medina County’s sit-down eating facilities. Only those restaurants that pass the Medina County Health Department’s inspection with a perfect score of 0 critical and 0 non-critical issues will be included. Food trucks and those with no inspections will not be included. Keep in mind that an inspection is only a snapshot in time, so a restaurant not listed this month may make the list the next time. Inspections are based only on what the inspector observes at the time of inspection. Information for this list is taken from public records. Time to chow!

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COMMUNITY: OUT OF THE BOX

Letters to the Editor I wanted to share something we see so much as animal rescuers: abandoned, broken-hearted animals after the loss of a loved one. People don’t grow younger, our minds never feel the way our face or bodies age and we still want to do the things we did as youngsters. Many folks live well into their 80-90s. The thing we see is when a person must enter a nursing home or passes away (at any age) their animals are an afterthought many times. Much abandonment we see, or elderly animals being brought to a shelter. I put myself in the place of the human and the pet, I can’t imagine the grief they both feel being taken from each other after being best friends, dinner partners, the friend that’s always there to listen and snuggle no matter what when the day is over. The kindest thing a child, friend or even a home-care giver can do is to honor their family member or client by taking care of that pet the rest of its life. This leads me to something we share with many elderly or sick animal owner: make provisions. Put your pet in your will, your estate. Always take care of your pet for their short little life. You are their world. Medina Meow Fix does talk to many folks about their pets and so many people worry. Write your expectations down so your final wishes are fulfilled. A small trust normally is all that’s needed. Making provisions is so important. The holidays bring happy days, but the winter also brings colds, pneumonia and other nasty bugs. Making arrangements for how your pets are to be cared for ensures a little peace of mind. I hope the holidays find good health for everyone! Keri Klembarsky Huff Medina Meow Fix

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October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month Let’s Celebrate....

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We work with local businesses and organizations to help people with different abilities find successful employment. Employment empowers them to live more independently and fully participate in our community.

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ENTERTAINMENT: OFF THE SHELF

Debut Novel is Well Tuned by Mary Olson

Book: “The Second Ending” Author: Michelle Hoffman Rating (out of 5 possible): “The Second Ending” by debut author Michelle Hoffman is a delightfully funny novel about two piano prodigies that also digs deep into childhood trauma, anxiety, and self-esteem. A quick read filled with musical references, it is easy to recommend to many kinds of readers. Prudence Childs was a once-in-a-generation piano talent by the age of three. Thanks to her grandmother’s ambition, Prudence was a star when she entered kindergarten and had already played at the White House. As a teen, however, Prudence saw her grandmother’s

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control over her life for what it really was: cruelty. She left as soon as she turned 18, preferring the uncertainty of life on her own to life under the thumb of a woman who was never satisfied. Alexei Petrov is a handsome showman, the host of TV’s hottest musical contest in which he challenges other pianists to a duel. Audiences love him, but for too long he has hidden his exhaustion and frustration with a life he did not choose. Petrov’s parents forced him to master the piano after he showed potential as a very young child in Russia. Every detail of his life has been managed and arranged without any consideration for Petrov’s own desires. When Childs, at 48, sends her youngest daughter off to college, she decides it is finally time to reconnect with her piano. What better way to put herself “back out there” than to appear on Petrov’s show? Her renewed visibility brings back a secret from her past, courtesy of a disgruntled ex-husband and a busybody neighbor with a jealous streak. The narrative alternates between Childs and Petrov as each prepares for their duel and begins working through their unusual and damaging childhoods. Both pianists must find a way to appreciate and nourish their talent while coming to terms with the abuse that shaped it. The novel is filled with musical references to songs Childs and Petrov love to play. The author’s website contains a playlist, which is a fun companion to the story. Complex and likeable characters, songs both classical and contemporary, and a redemptive story arc combine in this entertaining debut. Mary Olson is the readers’ advisory librarian at the Medina County District Library. To learn more about her, go to https:// bit.ly/3gZ1mg1

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ENTERTAINMENT: GETTING REEL

Fey Should Have Stayed Out of Venice by Jordin Bragg

MOVIE TIME BOX How long is the movie?

Movie: “A Haunting in Venice” Seen: movie theater Rating (out of 5 possible):

86 minutes = 1 hour, 26 minutes

“A Haunting in Venice” is a murder-mystery movie with flashes of horror set in Venice, Italy, in 1947. There were intriguing parts of this movie, but I must admit, there were moments where I found myself nodding off. It probably did not help that the entire movie was dark, so incredibly dark, and at times very quiet. There was a glimpse of brightness at the beginning and at the end, but there was a solid hour and a half of utter darkness in between. I was surprised to see Tina Fey in this film, and if I were to be honest, the movie might have worked better without her. It was like she got lost and ended up on the set, and they just decided to roll with it. She has had moments of brilliance in her career, and I respect that, but she should not have been in this movie. Fey’s acting was so forced and everything about her seemed unnatural, like she was playing the part for an entirely different film. Kenneth Branagh does a great job as Hercule Poirot, the main character, so great that I could barely understand him. His accent was really good, too good some might say (I say), and because of that, I struggled to follow the film at times. Overall, the interesting part of the film was the general conflict. I really wanted to like the film, it had a lot of potential, but it is a typical whodunnit, and a mediocre one at best. There are tons of fantastic whodunnits out there, but “A Haunting in Venice” is not one of them.

Jordin Bragg has been a devoted movie enthusiast since he was very young and attended movies every weekend at the Marine Corps base where his father served. He has a movie collection of more than 400 DVDs of movies from the 70s to the present. Some of his favorite movies include “Last of the Mohicans,” “The Big Lebowski,” “O’ Brother Where Art Thou,” “Lord of the Rings,” and “Tombstone.” He also has a recipe and menu writing service, which can be found at https://writers.work/thewritingmarine or he can be emailed at jordin.bragg@snhu.edu. L

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“You’ve gained weight and your cholesterol and sugar levels are elevated. Welcome to Earth.”

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Joyful Word Search October 2023 Answer Key for Last Month’s Search TURTLE, TORTOISE OR BOTH?

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Wild deer are being hunted by long bow and crossbow within Medina. As part of Medina’s Candlelight Walk, reindeer from Spring Mist Farms were brought to Medina Public Square. Fewer than two blocks away, a different species of deer, soon to be hunted by crossbow and long bow within Medina neighborhoods, grazed.

Three-year-old Major Lind is non-verbal and visiting the reindeer is a big deal to him, said his grandma, Renee Kolenda. They were visiting from Elyria.

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Let's do it!

Wednesday, November 1

National Authors’ Day Books would be empty without them! Tea Light Candle Holder, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Register at https:// tinyurl.com/ymavjby9 Photo Booth Fun, 2:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Buckeye Community Room, Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina. This event is intended for students grades 6-12. Minute to Win It, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Medina Community Room A and B, Medina Library, 210 S. Broadway Street, Medina. Register at https://tinyurl. com/5envb496 Paper Rose Wreath, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Seville Library, 45 Center Street, Seville. Use recycled book pages to create a flower wreath. Register at https://tinyurl.com/y6dwt4wp Stamp Decoupage, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Highland Community Room, Highland Library, 4160 Ridge Road, Medina. Use stamps to create a tea light. Register at https://tinyurl.com/2prhprts

Thursday, November 2

National Look for Circles Day One-on-One Tech Support, 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., Olive Meyer Room, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Schedule 30 minutes with a staff member to go over computer basics. Register at https://tinyurl.com/ yrwhabw9 Camp Wired, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Medina Computer Lab, Medina Library, 210 S. Broadway Street, Medina. Holiday gift ideas. American Red Cross Blood Drive, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saint Ambrose Church, 929 Pearl Road, Brunswick. https://rcblood.org/32i1sbg Tween Thursday: Games Games Games, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. For children ages 9 to 14. Learn to Crochet, 5 p.m.. to 7 p.m., Highland Community Room, Highland

November 2023 Nonprofit Calendar

Library, 4160 Ridge Road, Medina. Register at https://tinyurl.com/2mt7cp4z Online Job Searching, 7 p.m., Meeting Room A, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Learn how to search for jobs online. Register at https://tinyurl.com/3erbbks2

Friday, November 3

National Fountain Pen Day Once a necessary tool of authors! T-Rex Tea Party, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Register at https:// tinyurl.com/h6355pt9 Hide and Seek, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Lodi Library, 635 Wooster Street, Lodi. Play hide and seek in the library after hours. Register at https://tinyurl. com/52ne6r2m Dancing With the Medina Stars, 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., 3946 Weymouth Road, Medina. Tickets are $75 per person or $1,000 for a VIP table that seats 10. Purchase tickets at https://tinyurl.com/ya2uvr6w Wine and Canvas, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Bring wine and snacks and enjoy an evening of painting. A $20 supply fee is due to the presenter at the time of the event. Register at https://tinyurl.com/mrxrcxw9

Saturday, November 4

National Bison Day Flex your biceps…no, wait, that’s National BISON Day! A Healthy Dose of Nature: Hiking Series, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Buckeye Woods Park, 6335 Wedgewood Road, Medina. Vigorous 3- to 5-mile hike with naturalist, dress for weather, wear appropriate footwear, bring own water. Ages 10 and up. No registration, free. Holiday Toy Drive, 9 a.m. to noon, Saint Mark Lutheran Church, 1330 N. Carpenter Road, Brunswick, and Medina County Job and Family Services, 232 Northland Drive, Medina. Donations can also be mailed to, MCJFS Toy Drive, 232 Northland Drive, Medina.

Photo Button Gifts, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Buckeye Community Room, Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina. Bring 3 small photos to create buttons with. Fairy Tea Party, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Register at https://tinyurl. com/mvs3t9yy Bristlebots, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Seville Library, 45 Center Street, Seville. Use a toothbrush and a motor to create and race a bristlebot. Register at https:// tinyurl.com/myf4ybu6

Sunday, November 5

American Football Day You just know that Lucy is waiting somewhere for Charlie Brown! American Red Cross Blood Drive, 7 a.m. to noon, Litchfield Township Fire Station, 9487 Norwalk Road, Litchfield. https://rcblood.org/32i1sbg Opossum Hike, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., River Styx Park, 8200 River Styx Road, Wadsworth. Take a hike through a possible opossum habitat and learn about the lives of opossums.

Monday, November 6

National Nachos Day Are there any left from yesterday? American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., Trinity United Church of Christ, 215 High Street, Wadsworth. https://rcblood.org/32i1sbg Makerspace Mondays: Circut, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Makerspace, Medina Library, 210 S. Broadway Street, Medina. Register at https://tinyurl. com/25fyaffk Art in the Afternoon: Handprint Drawing, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Healthy Holiday Eating, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Buckeye Community Room, Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina. Register at https://tinyurl.com/ bdh3f979

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Friday, November 10

National Forget Me Not Day American Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saint Mark Church, 1330 N. Carpenter Street, Brunswick. https://rcblood.org/32i1sbg

Tuesday, November 7

National Hug a Bear Day We urge a Teddy bear, not a live bear! One-on-One Tech Support, 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., Olive Meyer Room, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Schedule 30 minutes with a staff member learn computer basics. Register at https://tinyurl.com/2rufjd9h Naturebrary, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Meeting Room B, Medina Library, 210 South Broadway Street, Medina. Explore, discover, and connect with indoor and outdoor activities. Register at https://tinyurl.com/5n7t7zyh Explorastory: Hibernation Station, 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. Register athttps:// tinyurl.com/26avyn94

Wednesday, November 8

World Pianist Day Natural Discoveries, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Brunswick Lake Trail, 1473 Parschen Boulevard, Brunswick. An easy walk to explore and observe the unfolding of nature all year long. Lunch and Learn, noon to 1 p.m., Lodi Community Room, Lodi Library, 635 Wooster Street, Lodi. Register at https://tinyurl.com/bdduh5fk The Amazing Ripley, 12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Buckeye Community Room, Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina. This event is intended for students grades 6-12. Meet Ripley, the therapy dog. Thanksgiving Wreath, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Seville Library, 45 Center Street, Seville. Create a festive fall wreath. Register at https://tinyurl.com/e68z7hka Wadsworth Area Historical Society: Loyal Oak Cemetery, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Meeting Room A and B, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth.

Thursday, November 9

National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day With or without pickles? American Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Medina Community Recreation Center, 855 Weymouth Road, Medina. https://rcblood.org/32i1sbg One-on-One Tech Support, 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., Olive Meyer Room, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Schedule 30 minutes with

a staff member to go over computer basics. Register at https://tinyurl.com/ mr2rhdmc Camp Wired, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Medina Computer Lab, Medina Library, 210 S. Broadway Street, Medina. Enjoy a tour of the makerspace and digital lab. Getting Started With Gmail, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Meeting Room A, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Register at https://tinyurl.com/ bpf2ea68 Teen After-School Fun, 2;30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Enjoy a movie. Tween Thursday: Myth Busters, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. For children ages 9-14. Meet the Author: Clarence Bechter, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Seville Library, 45 Center Street, Seville. Meet the author of “The Time of My Life”, Clarence Bechter. Register at https://tinyurl.com/mrxfbk2w The Art of Audiobook Narration, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Virtual. Register at https://tinyurl.com/4c3cw5xf Winter Garden Maintenance, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Highland Community Room, Highland Library, 4160 Ridge Road, Medina. Learn how to care for a garden during the winter. Register at https://tinyurl.com/yx2b2ecz A Walk in the Parks: Friends of the Wadsworth Trails, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Meeting Room A, Wadsworth library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth.

A list of art shows in Medina County To have a show listed, send the information to joy@ blakehousepublishing.com at least two months in advance. There is no such thing as too early, but there is too late.

The Color of Light November 13 through December 10 Cuyahoga Plein Air Painters artwork featuring Cuyahoga Valley National Park B. Smith Gallery Third Floor, Medina Library 210 S. Broadway Street, Medina Wonderful Creations December 1 through 29 Works by David Drake Lodi Library 635 Wooster Street, Lodi

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Saturday, November 11

National Origami Day Nature Art Fest, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Oenslager Nature Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Sharon Center. November 11 and 12. Tales and Tails, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. Therapy dogs visit the children’s area to be read to. Book Luncheon, 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Seville Library, 45 Center Street, Seville. Bring a covered dish to share and learn about upcoming book releases. Register at https://tinyurl.com/375aczxe Tabletop RPG One Shot: Honey Heist, 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Medina 1907 Room, Medina Library, 210 S. Broadway Street, Medina. Register at https:// tinyurl.com/5834f67s Coffee and Canvas, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Medina Community Room A and B, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Create an original painting. $20 supply fee due to presenter at time of event. Register at https://tinyurl. com/3562y9sy Night Orienteering, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., The Lodge at Allardale, 141 Remsen Road, Medina. Participate in a treasure-hunt style race. Register at https:// tinyurl.com/yc4s3373

Sunday, November 12

International Tongue Twister Day Nature Art Fest, noon to 4 p.m., Oenslager Nature Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Sharon Center. Last day. ORMACO Presents: Live At the Library: Janet Becker, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Enjoy flute Celtic music including love songs, lullabies, laments, and dances. Attendance is free. Register at https://tinyurl.com/2vkdryz9 K-9 Kapers, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., Hubbard Valley Park, 8600 Hubbard Valley Road, Seville. Socialize dogs while hiking. Dogs must be on 8-foot nonretractable leash.All ages, children must have accompanying adult. Free. No registration.

Monday, November 13

World Kindness Day MCDL Libraries Closed American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon to 6 p.m., Brunswick United Methodist Church, 1395 Pearl Road, Brunswick. https://rcblood.org/32i1sbg Monday Movie Matinee “Jerry and Marge Go Large”, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Meeting Room A and B, Wadsworth library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Monday Night Intrigue: “Fatal Vision”, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Meeting Room B, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Discuss the book “Fatal Vision” by: Joe McGinniss. Register at https://tinyurl.com/yfypr7bj

Tuesday, November 14

National Teddy Bear Day Knitting and Crochet Circle, 10 a.m. to noon, Brunswick Hickory Room, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Beginners welcome. Making Warm Up Medina County donations. One-on-One Tech Support, 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., Olive Meyer Room, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Schedule 30 minutes with a staff member to go over computer basics. Register at https://tinyurl. com/5t2ufhhs Adapted Storytime, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Story Time Room, Medina Library, 210 S. Broadway Street, Medina. Storytime in a supportive environment for children with autism and sensory integration challenges. Register at https://tinyurl.com/yx4p9fdv Afternoon Movie, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. STEAM Day: Cardboard Carnival, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Buckeye Community Room, Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina.This event is intended for students grades 1-3. Register at https://tinyurl.com/76pen26d Human Body Inside Look, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Buckeye Community Room, Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina. Learn about the human body. Register at https://tinyurl.com/y4fb9w97 Gnomes, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Meeting Room A, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Listen to stories and do crafts that are gnome themed. Register at https://tinyurl.com/3pjv3wk2

Wednesday, November 15

A list of runs and walks that benefit area non-profit organizations. To have your run listed, send the information to joy@ blakehousepublishing.com at least two months in advance. There is no such thing as too early, but there is too late.

Sunday, November 19

Light of Day 5k, 9 a.m.. Run, walk or stroll through Forest Meadows neighborhood, end at Second Sole on Public Square. Family friendly. Registration ends November 16. For fees, registration, go to https:// tinyurl.com/yhrmv8m4

Thursday, November 23

Turkey Burner 5k and Kids Run, 7:30 a.m. registration, begins at 9, south ball field parking lot at Hinckley Lake. For fees, registration and more information, go to https://tinyurl.com/msjvenn8 Turkey Chase 4 Mile Run and Kids Run, 8:30 a.m., 90 Public Square, Medina. For fees, registration and more information, go to https://tinyurl.com/3sbsm38x

Sunday, December 3

Run Santa Run, 9 a.m., 122 Medina Public Square, Medina. Dress as Santa or elf. For fees, registration and more information, go to https:// tinyurl.com/bdzfm3p4

America Recycles Day Does that mean we have to live the day over? Kindergarten Kicks, 2:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Buckeye Community Room, Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina. Revisit favorite childhood activities. This event is intended for students grades 6-12. ORMACO Presents: Annual Dinner: An Evening of Wine, Music, and Celebration, 6 p.m., Williams on the Lake, 787 Lafayette Road, Medina. Tickets are $50 per person. Enjoy dinner and a music performance by Brazilian guitarist and vocalist, Moises Borges. Register at https://tinyurl. com/5h6w8f6u Tiny Art Night, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Lodi Community Room, Lodi Library, 635 Wooster Street, Lodi. Register at https://tinyurl.com/yc6hsb4n Apple Mobile Class, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Medina Computer Lab, Medina Library, 210 S. Broadway Street, Medina. Learn about customizing Apple devices. Register at https://tinyurl.com/3ymfrjny Johnny Mercer, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Highland Community Room, Highland Library, 4160 Ridge Road, Medina. Register at https://tinyurl.com/2s3akrd8 Fashion of the First Ladies, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Meeting Room A, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Learn about the fashion of the First Ladies throughout history.

Thursday, November 16

National Clarinet Day One-on-One Tech Support, 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., Olive Meyer Room, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Schedule 30 minutes with a staff member to go over computer basics. Register at https://tinyurl.com/ yv55muwb Camp Wired, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Medina Computer Lab, Medina Library, 210 S. Broadway Street, Medina. Learn about Amazon. Tween Thursday: 3-D Geometric Shapes, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. For children ages 9-14.

Alphabet Adventure: Y is for Yum, 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Register at https://tinyurl.com/4cueahb7

Friday, November 17

National Hiking Day How many wild turkeys can you spot? Candlelight Walk, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Public Square, Medina. Luminaries line sidewalks. Events include tree lighting, parade, more. Through November 19. For event details and times, go to https://www.mainstreetmedina.com/events. html Music and Movement, 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., Meeting Room A, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. Children will enjoy music, dancing, and playing musical instruments. American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., Medina United Methodist Church, 4747 Foote Road, Medina. https://rcblood.org/32i1sbg Tour of Gingerbread Homes and Mini Houses, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., 215 W. Liberty Street, Medina. November 17 and 18. View and vote for the best gingerbread house. All proceeds benefiting the Battered Women’s Shelter and YAHAB, a 501c3 devoted to providing necessities to people in need. Turkey Raffle, 7 p.m., Medina Veterans Memorial Hall, 620 N. Broadway, Medina. Hosted by American Legion Medina Post 202. Winners receive turkey certificates for turkeys from Buehler’s. Redeemable for Thanksgiving or Christmas. No reservations.

Saturday, November 18

National Apple Cider Day Grab the cinnamon sticks and whole cloves! American Red Cross Blood Drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hinckley Fire Old Station, 1410 Ridge Road, Hinckley. https://rcblood.org/32i1sbg Candlelight Walk, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Public Square, Medina. Luminaries line sidewalks. Events include tree lighting, parade, more. Through November 19. For event details and times, go to https://www.mainstreetmedina.com/events. html Holiday Basket Weaving, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Highland Community Room, Highland Library, 4160 Ridge Road, Medina. Create a holiday themed basket. $12 supply fee due to presenter at the time of the event. Register at https:// tinyurl.com/4njyvmh8 Tour of Gingerbread Homes and Mini Houses, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., 215 W. Liberty Street, Medina. Last day. View and vote for the best gingerbread house. All proceeds benefiting the Battered Women’s Shelter and YAHAB, a 501c3 devoted to give away necessities to people in need. Turkey Tales, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Oenslager Nature Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Sharon Center. Enjoy a short hike and hear stories about turkeys. Adapted Storytime, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Story Time Room, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Storytime in a supportive environment for children with autism and sensory integration challenges. Register at https://tinyurl.com/37apkah2 Winter Centerpiece, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Oenslager Nature Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Sharon Center. Create a winter centerpiece. Register at https:// tinyurl.com/4fpsfh6w Bird Retweet, noon to 5 p.m., Susan Hambley Nature Center, 1473 Parschen Boulevard, Brunswick. Additional dates: November 19, 25, and 26. Enjoy crafts and learning about birds. Discover Discography: Legends of Hip Hop, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Medina Room, Medina library, 210 S. Broadway Street, Medina. Celebrate 50 years of hip hop legends.

Sunday, November 19

National Camp Day Candlelight Walk, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Public Square, Medina. Luminaries line sidewalks. Events include tree lighting, parade, more. Last day. For event details and times, go to https://www.mainstreetmedina.com/events.html Bird Retweet, noon to 5 p.m., Susan Hambley Nature Center, 1473 Parschen Boulevard, Brunswick. November 25 and 26. Crafts, games, learn about bird feeding. All ages. Natural Discoveries Hiking Series: Rocks and Fossils, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., Princess Ledges Nature Preserve, 4361 Spruce Avenue, Brunswick Hills. Learn about rocks and fossils on a hike.

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National Child’s Day Fun With Finance, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Medina 1907 Room, Medina Library, 210 S. Broadway Street, Medina. Register at https://tinyurl.com/ yj92pbfk Gobble Gobble Globe, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Highland Community Room, Highland Library, 4160 Ridge Road, Medina. Make a turkey glitter globe. Register at https://tinyurl.com/2p85955k Let’s Explore: The Science of the Moon, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Register at https://tinyurl.com/56twptve Local Author: Dr. William Horton, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Meeting Room A, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Meet the author of “The Alcohol and Addiction Solution!”.

Tuesday, November 21

National Red Mitten Day One-on-One Tech Support, 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., Olive Meyer Room, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Schedule 30 minutes with a staff member to go over computer basics. Register at https://tinyurl.com/ m739cnc9 Turkey Tales, 11 a.m. to noon, Seville Library, 45 Center Street, Seville. Listen to stories, fingerplays, and songs celebrating turkeys. American Red Cross Blood Drive, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Chapel Wadsworth Campus, 1391 State Road, Wadsworth. https://rcblood. org/32i1sbg American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon to 5 p.m., Wadsworth YMCA, 623 School Drive, Wadsworth. https://rcblood.org/32i1sbg Problem Solvers: Aquarium Quest, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Decipher clues to escape the aquarium. Glitz and Glamour in the White house, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Seville Library, 45 Center Street, Seville. Learn about the history of Ohio Presidential First Ladies.

Wednesday, November 22

National Go for a Ride Day American Red Cross Blood Drive, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Medina Fire Station 1, 300 W. Reagan Parkway, Medina. https://rcblood.org/32i1sbg

Thursday, November 23 National Eat a Cranberry Day MCDL Libraries Closed Wadsworth Library Closed

Friday, November 24

National Buy Nothing Day

Saturday, November 25

National Parfait Day Bird Retweet, noon to 5 p.m., Susan Hambley Nature Center, 1473 Parschen Boulevard, Brunswick. November 25 and 26. Enjoy crafts and learning about birds. What’s Living on Your Hands, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Highland Community Room, Highland Library, 4160 Ridge Road, Medina. Learn about the importance of handwashing through an experiment. Register at https://tinyurl. com/2dmyz2kn

Sunday, November 26

International Cake Day Bird Retweet, noon to 5 p.m., Susan Hambley Nature Center, 1473 Parschen Boulevard, Brunswick. Last day. Enjoy crafts and learning about birds. Crafternoon: Tabletop Tree Trio, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Oenslager Nature Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Sharon Center. Trees are made of scrap fabric and natural items. All supplies are provided. Register at https://tinyurl.com/3crmm2v3

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Monday, November 27

National Craft Jerky Day American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon to 6 p.m., Seville United Methodist Church, 74 W. Main Street, Seville. https://rcblood.org/32i1sbg Pressed Flower Wind Chime, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Seville Library, 45 Center Street, Seville. Register at https://tinyurl.com/2v36fpcu Sensory Friendly Story Time, 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. Prepared especially for children on the autism spectrum, those with sensory integration challenges, and their families. Register at https://tinyurl.com/2p88psbf

Tuesday, November 28

National Day of Giving Knitting and Crochet Circle, 10 a.m. to noon, Brunswick Hickory Room, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Beginners welcome.

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Making Warm Up Medina County donations. One-on-One Tech Support, 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., Olive Meyer Room, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Schedule 30 minutes with a staff member to go over computer basics. Register at https://tinyurl.com/ zes46sb7 Time-out Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. to 2;30 p.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Create origami and learn how the process can improve mindfulness. Register at https://tinyurl. com/3umuvhr5 Otaku Tuesdays, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Medina 1907 Room, Medina Library, 210 South Broadway Street, Medina. A discussion of all things anime, for Grades 6 through 12. Do geekcrafts, learn about Japanese culture, cosplay welcome! Register at https://tinyurl.com/yc774d42

Wednesday, November 29

National Lemon Cream Pie Day American Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Root Candles, 640 W. Liberty Street, Medina. https://rcblood.org/32i1sbg Waffle Bar, 2:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Buckeye Community Room, Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina. This event is intended for students grade 6-12.

Thursday, November 30

National Mason Jar Day One-on-One Tech Support, 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., Olive Meyer Room, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Schedule 30 minutes with a staff member to go over computer basics. Register at https://tinyurl.com/ mrjhe9p5 Camp Wired, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Medina Computer Lab, Medina Library, 210 S. Broadway Street, Medina. Learn about mobile payment apps. American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon to 6 p.m., Brunswick United Methodist Church, 1395 Pearl Road, Brunswick. https://rcblood.org/32i1sbg Tween Thursday: Things That Fly, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. For children ages 9-14.

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