7, NUMBER 8
The best stories in Medina County!
LEARNING FROM THE BUNNIES
Combating social timidness by Bob Arnold PG. 16
HERITAGE COUNTRY RECIPE
A keto recipe from before the time of keto diets by Curtis Hundley PG. 20
IS BREAKFAST A MUST?
Recent studies give answers. by Amanda Liptak PG. 23
And lots more! Turn the page and explore!
It is time for Medina County’s foliage to strut its stuff for the colorful annual tour of trees, leaves and things that please! Pg. 6
by Amy Barnes
In a recent social media post, someone was outraged because they had given items to someone to help them and then later found that person had listed those items for sale on the internet.
The post had me thinking a lot about charity, and what it means.
To most, I think, charity means that you have something that you give to someone under the belief that it will be of some use or help to them.
This is where my mind debates itself endlessly because I can understand both sides too well, but I always seem to finally come to the same conclusion, that items given are no longer owned by the giver and only the needy know their true needs.
On the one hand, there is the giver who wants to see the item gratefully used by the recipient.
In that moment of giving, the giver usually does not have any qualms about what the item is worth or not worth, with the only thought being that they have an item that will help someone else.
Sometimes that is exactly how it works out. The brand-name coat that was donated so someone would be warm for the winter lends its warmth to a body in need.
However, sometimes the receiver sees more than a coat. They see meals provided or a bill paid, perhaps some small treat. The coat is listed for sale and the receiver then has cash to help with other, perhaps more immediate, needs.
This is where things get twisted. Often, the giver becomes outraged that the coat was sold.
It reminds me of the episode of “M*A*S*H” where Charles Winchester donates extremely expensive chocolates to a local orphanage where he was serving in Korea so the children could have a rare treat.
Winchester went to a great deal of expense and effort to have the candy brought into Korea so he could
anonymously deliver them to the orphanage door.
Soon after, he spots service men and women walking around enjoying the chocolates.
Thinking the priest sold them for his own benefit, Winchester verbally attacks the priest, demanding to know why the children were denied the opportunity to experience true richness.
The priest is very apologetic and explains that while the chocolates would have provided a moment or two of excitement and exquisite taste, the money the priest was able to collect by selling those chocolates made it possible to feed the children many meals for weeks to come.
Winchester is abashed and steps back, smacked in the face with reality.
It was a brutal reality check for someone who had never experienced true, desperate need.
Perhaps, a change from being less focused on the act of giving and more focused on the need that the help has filled.
Selling a coat or a stuffed animal or some other item might seem selfish or like they have been conned, but often the receiver sees the item as a way of providing so much more than what just the item itself can.
It also ties into the fact that once you give someone something, it is the recipient’s to do with as they wish.
That coat might have just brought in enough money to cover the gap in paying the electric bill.
With the bill paid, the lights stay on and it is just that much easier for the family’s three kids to do their homework, for a parent to continue their pursuit of a degree, for dinner to be cooked, for morning alarms to go off. All of which lead to success in school and a promising future where they can climb out of the darkness and the depression of not enough.
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HIT THE TRAIL
photos and story by Amy Barnes
Medina County’s annual Fall Foliage Tour celebrates fall and the best the county has to offer. A different tour every year!
THE READING NOOK THE LIGHTHOUSE by Amy Barnes
A poem of loss and regret
THE READING NOOK BEGINNINGS by D.
J. Barnett
Our Western continues with the backstory of the Willows brothers and their early misadventures.
THE READING NOOK WHEN THE CALL FOR HELP IS ANSWERED: CHAPTER 6 by Hannah Magrum
In her own words and in monthly installments, we are following Hannah Magrum’s journey of the work that goes into being matched with a service dog. Four years of waiting was just the beginning. BUSINESS
THE NETWORKER NETWORKING BUNNY by Bob Arnold
Finding ways to help others can help overcome timidness.
THE INBOX THE SELF-EMPLOYMENT TRAP by Rachel Shepard
Becoming a business owner is not necessarily the key to freedom.
HOME AND GARDEN
BITE ME! CABBAGE CASSEROLE
submitted by Curtis Hundley
A recipe handed down through the generations, and it is keto!
VEGAN VITTLES SPRING ROLLS by Chris Pickens
A finger food recipe from a finger food fan
DIG IT!
WINTER HARVEST POSSIBLE WITH COLD FRAME by Michelle Riley
Learn some tips to enjoying fresh produce into deep winter.
CRITTER CRAWL FOOD VARIETY IMPROVES HEALTH, STIMULATION by Paris Cannon
Numerous nutrition sources keep pets interested and enriched.
OF MIND AND BODY WEIGHING THE IMPORTANCE OF BREAKFAST
by Amanda Liptak
Your body may not agree with the studies.
A different area of Medina County each month!
OUT OF THE BOX
Guidelines on submitting letters to the editor for publication.
WATCHDOG MEDINA IMPLEMENTS FEES, HEY DUDE REFUNDS AND A CVS SCAM
by Amy Barnes
Paying utility bills by phone with the City of Medina? You should read this. If you did business with the online shoe retailer Hey Dude, you might be due a refund and learn about a new scam on the block.
LOVE DOVES
Celebrating local wedding anniversaries of 50 years and more.
OFF THE SHELF DEATH PREDICTIONS CAUSE CHAOS
by Mary Olson
Passengers are trapped on a plane with someone determined to share their futures.
JOYFUL WORD SEARCH AS THE LEAVES FALL
Have fun on the Fall Foliage Tour and finding these fall-related words!
MIRTH AND JOY
by Jerry King
Our monthly cartoon by a former Disney cartoonist
Beautiful late summer days at River Styx Park
LET’S DO IT!
Fall has started pushing summer out, but events are plentiful to enjoy!
Read the clue, collect the magnifying glass letters, and solve the puzzle!
A clickable directory of vetted businesses who bring you Joy!
Wishes collected in our wishing well at our Medina County Fair booth. We hope the universe is listening. ? 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 31 39 22 26
As evening temperatures have started dropping, making for cool mornings, and schools have reconvened, and thoughts begin to turning to fall and pumpkins, it is time for the countywide event that has heralded the arrival of fall in Medina County since 1968: the Medina County Fall Foliage Tour.
The tour is self-guided and gives participants the chance to learn about the history and agriculture of Medina County with a heavy focus on education. Each tour stop is encouraged to have activities to entertain the public with the intent of refraining from being a commercial event, according to the Medina County Park District.
According to the park district, only three locations have stairs: Ravine’s Edge Farm, John Smark House Museum and Medina County Home. Two locations do not have pavement: Izaak Walton League and Phillips Farm. For additional accessibility information, go to https://tinyurl.com/ mrync5jc .
This year the focus is on Region 2, which is made up of Chatham, Lafayette, Litchfield, Medina, and York.
Tour stops include the following locations, with internet links for additional information when available.
1. Litchfield Historical Society, 9268 Norwalk Road, Litchfield https://tinyurl.com/yr4efah5
2. Das Weinhaus, 3232 Erhart Road, Litchfield https://tinyurl.com/ybjhvb92
3. York Historical Society, 6547 Spellman Street, Medina https://tinyurl.com/dpa5sva5
4. Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina https://www.mcdl.info/buckeye
5. Ravines Edge Farm, 4189 Hamilton Road, Medina https://tinyurl.com/4uh78rcn
6. Medina County Veterans Memorial Hall, 620 N. Broadway Street, Medina https://medinavethall. com/
7. John Smart House Museum, 206 N. Elmwood Avenue, Medina https://tinyurl.com/msempm2r
8. Medina County Home, 6144 Wedgewood Road, Medina https://tinyurl.com/47ywbyed
9. Richardson Farms, 6984 Lafayette Road, Medina https://richardson-farms.com/
10. Izaak Walton League, 7085 Friendsville Road, Medina https://tinyurl.com/cafrtdrt
11. Phillips Farm, 8148 Spencer Lake Road, Medina
The tour is organized by the Fall Foliage Tour Committee and is funded through sponsorships and participation fees, according to the park district. Members of the committee come from the Medina County Farm Bureau, Medina County Park District, Medina County Soil and Water Conservation District, OSU Extension-Medina County, and the Western Reserve Land Conservancy.
Noon - 5 p.m.
1. Litchfield Historical Society 9268 Norwalk Rd, Litchfield
2. Das Weinhaus 3232 Erhart Rd, Litchfield
3. York Historical Society 6547 Spellman St, Medina
4. Buckeye Library 6625 Wolff Rd, Medina
5. Ravines Edge Farm 4189 Hamilton Rd, Medina
6. Medina County Veterans Memorial Hall 620 N. Broadway St, Medina
7. John Smart House Museum, Home of the Medina County Historical Society 206 N Elmwood Ave, Medina
8. Medina County Home 6144 Wedgewood Road, Medina
9. Richardson Farms 6984 Lafayette Rd, Medina
10. Izaak Walton League 7085 Friendsville Rd, Medina
11. Phillips Farm 8148 Spencer Lake Rd, Medina
A. Ohio Department of Agriculture Preserved Farmland Sign (Drive Past Only)
B. Gold Star Families Memorial 3878 OH-252, Medina
C. Medina County Soil and Water Conservation District Gardens & Prairie 6090 Wedgewood Rd, Medina
D. Chippewa Inlet Trail North 5803 Lafayette Rd, Medina
continued from page 9
Stop by to see a display of newly acquired rural veterinary tools, as well as antique maps and quilts and a collection of Litchfield artifacts, photos and local lore.
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Litchfield Historical Society Medina Co. Veteran’s Memorial Hall
Delight in the atmosphere of this charming 18acre winery and vineyard, sample tasty wines and learn how wine is made in the processing facility.
Visit for this unique opportunity for families to learn about the service & sacrifice of veterans from the Civil War to the present. There is much for adults and children to discover. Pre-packaged snacks and drinks available for donation.
John Smart House Museum 7
Izaak Walton League 10
Take time to appreciate this historical society which features a one-room schoolhouse, post & beam barn, granary, loom and spinning wheel demos, and antique cars and tractors. Plenty of activities will be on offer for kids , too
Buckeye Library 4
Enjoy multiple activities throughout the weekend including both kid and adult -friendly crafts, activities and seasonal displays. Buckeye Library is home to the Outreach Bookmobile and maintenance/delivery departments for the district.
Ravine’s Edge 5
Tour this sweet little farm in the heart of Medina. Hike the beautiful sugarbush, climb the ravine, get some sweets in the sugarhouse and visit with the fun farm animals.
Tour this elegant Victorian home built in 1886. All 11 rooms are designed for the period and offer special exhibits. It also contains the society’s artifacts and research materials.
the code for accessibility information about each site.
Marvel at this beautiful 73-acre site complete with forests, lakes, and prairies. Explore the trails, try your hand at fishing and archery, and learn to identify plants and trees.
Phillips Farm 11
Learn about this family-oriented farm that raises sheep and beef using intensive rotational grazing practices. Discover how the conservation practices being used on the farm improve soil health and longevity of farming operation.
County Home 8
Drop by this unique and irreplaceable facility for Medina County residents in need. Since 1894, the Medina County Home has been providing quality care to its residents. Learn all about the history and mission that make the home a county treasure.
Points of Interest – No organized activities and, in some cases, no parking areas.
Ohio Department of Agriculture Preserved Farmland SignThis farm was conserved for agricultural uses through the Clean Ohio Agricultural Easement Purchase Program (LAEPP) with Western Reserve Land Conservancy acting as the local sponsor.
Visit this six-generation family farm of fruit and vegetable growers to walk through the greenhouses, view pieces of farm equipment and learn about the family’s history. Farm market items available for purchase and hayrides available for a small fee Richardson Farms 9
Thank you to our GOLD LEVEL Sponsors Medina County Gazette and Joy of Medina County Magazine for their support of the tour.
Gold Star Families Memorial - Monument honoring the families of service men and women who sacrificed their lives while serving in the military.
MCSWCD Gardens & Prairie - Take a self-guided tour around the gardens and prairie to learn how native plants decrease stormwater runoff and improve habitat to support our local wildlife.
Chippewa Inlet Trail North - This path, with an entry point and parking area off U.S. Route 42, is the northern trailhead of the Chippewa Inlet Trail. A crushed limestone path encircles a beautiful wetland area, which is home to numerous waterfowl.
I am the Lighthouse that guided you through rocky shores who warned and taught you dangers to beware
Now, when you think you have taken all I can offer now I am she whom you treat with disdain because I needed help to keep the home light on after attacks from cowards and cons now long gone
You are mad at me and say I failed you that I did not do enough
because I wasn’t taller and my light did not shine in all directions at once because I could not guide you through rocky shores I did not know or understand
I could only do as much as I knew to do
by Amy Barnes
I was not perfect but neither were you
I stood against storms and stones to be there to guide you protect you
There are many stories you know only part of
But instead of coming to me you accepted half-truths and lies as truth even knowing I never lied to you and always answered all your questions
Go forth then be gone from my shores you will hear my songs no more no stories of your past will come from my stones and mortar nor will my heart thrill with your adventures
I am more than you ever understood.
I was not perfect but neither were you.
One day perhaps you will come back to talk to listen to play upon the rocks at my feet to seek guidance for the crashing waves and hidden stones that you will meet
But I will not be here for you anymore.
I warned you that time would not stand still that regret would be the heaviest of cargos
But in your haste to leave you did not heed my warning
Now I fly free and you have only mourning.
I was not perfect but neither were you.
by
Want to read the first chapter of this old West saga? Go to “The Death of Jimmy Two Guns,” Page 16 of the August 2023 issue of Joy of Medina County Magazine! Or click on this link: https://tinyurl.com/7hzxdejt
The first installment of the second chapter, “Family Ties,” can be found on Page 11 of the Jan-Feb-Mar 2024 issue of Joy of Medina County Magazine, or click this link: https://tinyurl.com/yf77vej9
by D.J. Barnett
The next day was clear and hot. After a long day of putting up hay and a quick dip in the river to cool down, the boys dragged themselves into the house.
They were met by the sight of their mother at the kitchen table with her head down. When she looked up, they could see she had been crying, and she had a piece of paper in her hand.
“What’s wrong, Ma?” they asked in unison.
“Sit down, boys. I’ve got some bad news. Sheriff Hopper brought this telegram he received today from Copperfield. It seems your Pa was in the Coppertop Saloon playing cards. A man playing with him accused him of cheating. There was a gunfight. Boys, your Pa is dead and the man who shot him took off before anyone could stop him,” Ma said as she let the telegram fall to the table and started crying again.
Both boys sat down without saying a word.
After a bit, Ma looked back up and said, “They’re shipping his body back. He should be back tomorrow or the day after. Now, with everything else, we have a funeral to plan. Jimmy, Sam, I’m going to need you more than ever right now.”
Two days later the body of James Samuel Willows was brought to town and taken to undertaker Tom Wellsley.
Jimmy and Sam were there to meet the wagon and talk to Mr. Wellesley about the arrangements. Tom’s son and Sam’s friend, Louis, also was there.
“I’m so sorry about your Dad, Sam,” Louis quietly offered.
“Thank you, Louis. I know he’s in good hands with you and your Dad. We’ve got to get back to Ma. She’s all broke up and not doing so well. We don’t want to leave her alone for too long.”
“I understand,” said Lois quietly. “We’ll let you
know when everything is ready. Tell your Ma we’re all sorry for her loss.”
As the boys rode back home, Jimmy spoke for the first time in days.
“The man who shot Pa has to pay for what he did.”
“He will, Jimmy,” Sam said. “Sheriff Hopper told me they have the man’s name. He’s a known gambler and gunfighter. Goes by the name Johnny Rico. They’ll find him and bring him to justice.”
“The only justice for him is a bullet,” said Jimmy. It was the last thing Jimmy would say the rest of the ride home.
The funeral was a somber affair. The whole town was there.
Parson Roberts said a few words and offered a prayer. After the body was lowered into the grave, people slowly drifted away after offering their condolences until only the parson and the Willows family were left standing by the grave.
Ma thanked Parson Roberts for his kind words, and they left to make their way back home.
After they were home and the buckboard and horses had been put away, Ma said she was feeling tired and slipped off to her room.
Jimmy and Sam sat on the porch.
Finally, Jimmy said, “I’m going to town to see if the sheriff has any new information.”
“I’ll go with you,” Sam offered.
When they got to the sheriff’s office, they found him behind his desk, buried behind a mound of paperwork.
“Hello boys. What brings you to town this late at night?” said Sheriff Tom Hopper.
“We wanted to see if you had any news on the man who shot Pa,” Jimmy said.
“Well, yes but you’re not going to like it. Johnny Rico came back to Copperfield. It seems a lot of
witnesses have come forward. They said it was a fair fight and your Pa drew first. Sorry boys, they’re not going to prosecute.”
“That’s a load of bull,” Jimmy screamed. “They’re lying. Pa would never draw down on someone unless he had no choice. He never would cheat at cards either. He may have been a lot of things, but he was no card cheat.”
“I know how you feel Jimmy, but it’s out of my hands. I’ve even looked to see if he’s on any old wanted posters. I’m sorry boys.”
“He needs to pay for what he did. If the law won’t do anything, I guess I’ll have to do it myself,” Jimmy declared.
“Jimmy, settle down. You can’t go off halfcocked. You’ll get yourself killed,” said the sheriff as Sam reached out and grabbed Jimmy’s shoulder.
“You just leave me be!”
Jimmy jerked away, pushed out through the door, jumped on his horse, and rode away.
“Thanks, Sheriff Hopper. I’d better get after him and try to calm him down,” Sam quietly said as he turned to leave.
Sheriff Hopper sat back down. He had a bad feeling that trouble was heading this way, and there was nothing he could do to stop it.
The following morning, Sam woke before sunrise. It was dark but something didn’t feel right. He soon realized Jimmy was not in his bed.
Getting dressed quickly, he went outside to find Jimmy finishing saddling his bay horse. His sidearm was strapped to his hip.
“Don’t go, Jimmy,” Sam pleaded. “It’ll break Ma’s heart. We need you around here.”
“There’s nothing for me here, Sam, I ain’t no farmer. Somebody’s gotta do right by Pa. I don’t know when I’ll see you again. Take care of Ma and say goodbye to her for me,” Jimmy said as he shook Sam’s hand.
Without another word, he jumped on his horse and rode away.
When Ma woke that morning, Sam gave her the news. She nodded her head as she sat at the table.
“I figured as much. I didn’t think he would be around for too long. He’s not like you, Sam, he’s looking for something, but he doesn’t know what it is. I worry he’ll meet a bad end. I only hope I’m wrong.”
“I hope so, too, Ma.”
Sam headed out to do his chores.
Two days later, Sam came home to find bank manager Bill Watson’s carriage tied outside the house. Leaving the draft horse tied to the rail, he rushed in.
Mr. Watson and Ma were seated at the table.
“What’s he doing here?” Sam demanded.
“Now sit down and mind your manners,” Ma chided. “He’s here about the mortgage.”
Sam took a seat by his Mother.
“Yes Sam, as I was explaining to your mother, you are eight months behind. I have no choice but to foreclose on the farm. I’m sorry,” he quietly said.
“But that’s not fair. We’ll have the money once we get this year’s crops to market. We just need a few more months,” Sam pleaded.
“I’m sorry Sam but the board of directors have called in the loan. How will you get the crops in by yourself? Word around town is your brother took off. You will have to move out before the auction in two weeks.”
“He’s right, Sam,” Ma cut in before he could reply. “I don’t want to lose the farm either, but there’s more work than you can do alone. There’s a place in town for rent. I’ll be able to keep the chickens and cow for egg money and milk and I can do my sewing. We’ll be OK.”
Sam was so frustrated, he wanted to cry, but he was too old for that. Especially in front of Mr. Watson.
Instead, he stood up and walked to the door.
“I would appreciate it if you would leave now, Mr. Watson. This is still our farm for two more weeks.”
Then Sam turned and left, slamming the door on his way out. He watched from the barn as Mr. Watson got in his carriage and left.
Continued in the next issue of Joy of Medina County Magazine!
Don Barnett lives in Hinckley with his wife, April; his son, Robert; and daughter, Skylar. He is a 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.
This is the first-account story of Medina resident Hannah Magrum and her journey to gaining a service dog and independence. We join her already four years into her effort, as she trains with her new service dog, Robbie. The first installment of their journey can be found on Page 6 of the April 2024 issue ( https://tinyurl.com/5h89wc46 ) and each month thereafter.
story and photos by Hannah Magrum
It was an exciting and busy month filled with firsts, hotel stays, museums, and more.
We had our first hotel stay in Frankenmuth, Michigan. Robbie did great on the four-hour car ride.
Prior to checking in at the hotel, we called to notify them that we would be bringing a service dog. The hotel asked for her name and what tasks she is trained to do.
Check in was seamless, and we got settled in our room before we headed out.
Robbie is trained that when we go out to eat in a restaurant, she tucks herself under the table and remains out of the way until needed or released. Most people do not even realize she is under the table until we get ready to leave.
The hotel we stayed at was massive with swimming pools, an arcade, miniature golf, and more.
Robbie was able to navigate the new sights and sounds without an issue.
Frankenmuth seems to be a fairly dog-friendly town, which means we saw lots of dogs as we walked in town between shops, a museum and restaurant.
Most of the dogs were well behaved and would have typical dog behavior which Robbie did a pretty good job of ignoring. However, we did have two instances where a dog tried to interact, bark, and even a case where a dog lunged at Robbie. This is a key example of why we generally do not take Robbie to dog-friendly stores if they can be avoided.
One of the dogs who tried to interact with Robbie was a “service dog,” in our hotel. While service dogs are not perfect all of the time and do make mistakes, this dog was likely not an actual trained service dog because of its extreme reactive
behavior.
Our next hotel stop was in Columbus for a retirement party, as well as a trip to COSI: Center of Science and Industry. While we were there, we took new team photos for our business (stay tuned Robbie is in our updated team photo and will have her own place on a website). Robbie also got to visit our Columbus office.
COSI was filled with all kinds of new experiences and the staff was exceptional with her. When we checked in at COSI, they asked us two questions: Is she trained to help mitigate a disability? What tasks is she trained to do? I answered their questions. A staff member then radioed the rest of the staff members throughout the building that there was a black lab service dog present named Robbie.
It appeared that they have had additional training in serving individuals with disabilities, as every staff member did a fantastic job ignoring her and talking to me.
I thought it was interesting that their Rat Basketball program trains their rats in a very similar way to how service dogs are trained. Robbie gets a lot of positive reinforcement training, just like the rats.
We also went to a Savannah Bananas game as well as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
While we have been training Robbie to wear shoes to protect her foot pads from hot pavement, it became evident that anytime we are in a big city, she should also wear her shoes.
When we were walking to Progressive Field, there were a few spots that had broken bottles, and because the sidewalks on the side streets were so bad I found it easier to have my husband take Robbie so he could focus on her and keeping her safe and I could focus on navigating a lessthan-accessible path.
Again, just like the comedy show we went to earlier in the summer, she also loved the baseball game particularly because of popcorn on the ground, which she will ignore the majority of the time, but occasionally a piece is just too tempting. This continues to be something that we are working on.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was packed with people, which brought new challenges of very close spaces with people, but overall she did great. It was more challenging for me, however, as there was a higher-than-normal number of people trying to interact with Robbie
I decided for future high-stress outings having more high reward treats may help to ensure her
focus does not break from me.
In all of these environments that we are in, inevitably people ask if they can pet her. Since we are a new team, I often say no if it is in a very chaotic environment that I know might be more challenging to get her to refocus. However, I have said yes if it is calmer, and I know I will be able to get her to refocus immediately.
Don’t be afraid to come up and talk to me if you have questions, if you see us out in public. I love being able to answer questions and increase awareness around service dogs as they are relatively rare to see with an estimate of fewer than 500,000 in the U.S., which means that less than 1 percent of people who could benefit from a service dog actually have a service dog.
Hannah Magrum has Charcut Marie Tooth and uses a variety of mobility aids. She is passionate about disability advocacy and being an advisor who focuses her financial practice on helping those with disabilities financially plan for the future.
BUSINESS: THE NETWORKER
by Bob Arnold
NO! Not that kind of bunny!
I was sitting on my deck the other day focusing on some computer work. I happened to notice a movement to my left. Looking over, I saw a baby bunny just sitting there looking at me. It sat like that for a minute, then headed off across the yard.
Yes, I did talk to it. I am sure it was talking back, telepathically, but I couldn’t pick it up.
Have you ever done this at a networking event or even at a family event with extended family? I am sure you have. We stand back and watch someone we may not know or only know a little about. Then we walk off without making the move to get to know that person.
Do you realize how much you give up by not reaching out? Reaching out is life changing!
When we attend networking events, we seek to meet others, ideally, people we do not know. Then we just walk away?
“So, what is the hack, Bob? And don’t tell me it is simple.”
First off, realize that you will have some anxiety or trepidation when you meet people. It is natural. During my mentoring sessions, I train people to focus on themselves, not the other person. I know it sounds strange, but it works. Simply put this in your mind,
“I wonder how I can be of value to that person.”
When you do this, you find yourself asking them questions so you can get to know them better and find that area of value you can focus on.
Your “elevator speech” does not matter.
What matters is that you show them you care about them.
You will find that it does not take very long before you perk up and say, “Hey, I know someone who can help you with that. How about we have coffee next week and I’ll bring them along so you can get to know them?”
You will almost always get a surprised acceptance to your offer. This opens up the door for you in so many more ways than I can mention here. Let me know how it goes for you.
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
photo by Pete Linforth
by Rachel Shepard
When I was a business banker, I had tremendous respect for business owners
In fact, working with them inspired me to start my own financial consulting business.
When I started it, I believed I could make a difference, provide an income for my family, and have flexibility as I juggled work and motherhood.
Little did I know that building a business is hard, and it requires a lot of time and energy. It was like having another baby.
In the beginning, I was working more than ever for less pay per hour. It made me start to wonder if I had traded one job for another. My consulting practice depended on me; the business would not continue to thrive without me.
This wasn’t sustainable.
Most business owners would love to put their profits on autopilot by building an owner-independent business. An owner-independent business is easier to scale and provides freedom.
This led me to the book “Build a Business, Not a Job,” by David Finkel and Stephanie Harkness.
It made me realize that I was in the self-employment trap. How do business owners escape the self-employment trap and build an owner-independent business?
Here is a summary of what I learned:
1. Businesses require a lot of care and attention during the first few years.
2. The owner is the one with the vision and the engine that drives the business forward. As the business grows, owners need to let go of some control. We don’t need to perform and control every aspect of the business.
3. According to Finkel and Harkness, the following building blocks are needed for an owner-independent business: systems, team, controls, scalable solutions, culture, strategic structure, coherence, and accountability
4. These building blocks are needed across the five business pillars, which are: leadership, sales and marketing, operations, finance, and human resources (team).
Where to start? Start by making sure the organization is aligned with the vision to create an owner-independent business.
Next, block out time each week to work on each of the building blocks, focusing on one pillar of the business at a time. This process does not happen overnight, but taking steps will lead to a scalable owner-independent business.
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
Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce
Chamber membership requirement after two events.
Tuesday, September 10
Monthly Member Meeting: State of the City, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Williams on the Lake, 787 Lafayette Road, Medina. Chamber members, $22. Guests, $27. Register at https://tinyurl.com/smw4z6kr
Wednesday, September 18
Networking WOW! 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., Williams on the Lake, 787 Lafayette Road, Medina. No walkins. $12 member attendance charge, $15 non-member attendance charge. Register at https://tinyurl.com/tmcaf4u3
Thursday, September 19
BusinessBrew, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Medina. Free. For more information and to register, go to https://tinyurl.com/ yf8rdmhu
Friday, September 27
Chamber Chat, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., United Way Summit Medina, 23 Public Square, L-1, Medina. Free. Register at https://tinyurl.com/2fn75zjk
Northern Medina County Chamber Alliance Chamber membership requirement after two events.
Thursday, September 5
After-Hours Social: Oktoberfest Kick Off, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., The Village at Hinckley Oaks, 1456 Ridan Way Road, Hinckley. No charge. Must be chamber member. Register at https://tinyurl.com/ ycxveaab
Saturday, September 14
MC Amazing Race, locations throughout Medina County. Fundraiser for MCCC Non-Traditional Scholarship fund. Team of four competes for $160. Includes shirt, swag bag, meal, chance for cash prizes. Register at https:// tinyurl.com/2p87fvyv
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Wadsworth Area Chamber of Commerce
Chamber membership requirement after two events.
Monday, September 9
Women in Leadership Luncheon, noon to 1 p.m., Cambria’s Bistro, 132 Main Street, Wadsworth. Speaker: Ashley Krause, The Children’s Center of Medina County executive director. $15 per person, includes lunch. Register at https://tinyurl.com/ mr2jc8z8
Thursday, September 19
Speed Networking With Four Chambers, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Fairlawn Community Center, 3486 S. Smith Road, Fairlawn. Network with members of Fairlawn, Copley, Hudson, and Wadsworth chambers. Fee $9. Register at https://tinyurl. com/2kymdm48
Wednesday, September 25
2024 Rosie Awards, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., The Galaxy Restaurant and Banquet Center, 201 Park Center Drive, Wadsworth. Prime rib dinner (can choose vegetarian option), award winners announced. Per person, $45. Register at https:// tinyurl.com/35pmdzsz
Thursday, September 26
Mochas and Mentors, 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Call 330-336-6150 for more information.
Seville Area Chamber of Commerce
Thursday, September 12
Monthly Chamber Meeting, noon, virtual meeting. For more information, go to https://tinyurl.com/362rm6hy
Medina County Community Foundation and Medina County Women’s Endowment Fund
Thursday, September 19
Wednesday, September 18
Membership Luncheon: “HR Legal Toolkit – Top Most Common Legal Business Mistakes,” 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Plum Creek Assisted Living, 894 Marks Road, Brunswick. $25 chamber members, $30 non-members Register at https://tinyurl.com/5dnkss75
Reception and Grant Awards, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Coppertop Golf Club, 5740 Center Road, Valley City. Networking, plated dinner and updates on the foundation. Tickets are $20 each. For more information and tickets, call 234-278-6223 or go to http://www.medinaccf.org/
Patents recently granted to Medina County residents. Only county residents are included, although there may be additional people listed as patent grantees. Want to learn more about any of the patents? Put the number into the patent search at https://tinyurl.com/yyzef5sy
Patent for: Handheld Showerhead With Push-button Release Mechanism
Number: 12,042,807
To: Viorel Berlovan, Jr. City of Residence: Medina
Patent for: Method for Repairing SelfSealing Tires
Number: 12,043,008
To: George Jim Papakonstantopoulos City of Residence: Medina
Patent for: Resin Modified Oil Extended Rubber Number: 12,043,735
To: Robert Alan Woloszynek City of Residence: Brunswick
To: Hannah Long
City of Residence: Wadsworth
Patent for: Hybrid Pigments and Methods of Making Same Number: 12,043,745
To: Thomas Dipietro
City of Residence: Medina
Patent for: Pedestal Paver With Transparent or Translucent Inserts Number: 12,043,966
To: Frederick J. Sandor, Jr. City of Residence: Medina
Patent for: Apparatus for Controlling Bus Doors Number: 12,049,778
To: Les S. Weinerman
City of Residence: Medina
Patent for: Tire Number: D1,037,136
To: Lac An Nguyen
City of Residence: Wadsworth
Patent for: Latch Apparatus Number: 12,054,964
To: Les S. Weinerman
City of Residence: Medina
To: Scott Arthurs
City of Residence: Brunswick
Patent for: Method and Apparatus for Efficient Clutch Engagement Number: 12,055,190
To: John George Stratigakis
City of Residence: Medina
Patent for: Card Reader With Enhanced Tamper Resistance Number: 12,056,557
To: Karl Meves
City of Residence: Brunswick
Patent for: Drive System for All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV)
Number: 12,059,959
To: Louis DeCuzzi
City of Residence: Brunswick
Patent for: Weight Number: D1,039,079
To: Richard C. Petek
City of Residence: Medina
Patent for: Dispensers, Dispenser Systems and Refill Units Configured for Autonomous Firmware/Software Updates Number: 11,737,610
To: Shelby Jay Buell
City of Residence: Medina
Patent for: Foam Dispensing Gun With Third Stream Number: 11,738,359
To: Stefan K. Gantenbein, Anthony J. Taylor
City of Residence: Medina
Patent for: Tire Number: D997,082
To: Joshua J. Watson
City of Residence: Wadsworth
DATE: Oct. 9 and Nov. 6 (two-day series)
TIME: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
LOCATION: Extension — Medina County 4046 Medina Rd. Medina
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OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
Bring an idea for a grant project and learn the process from start to finish! Topics covered:
• Before You Write: Organizational Mission & Structure
• Components of a Grant Proposal
• Finding & Connecting with Funders
• Writing & Finalizing a Proposal
The workshop will be taught by Kyle White, educator for community development and Melissa J. Rupp, educator for family and consumer sciences Register at go.osu.edu/2024bggwregfall
Course Fee: $250 includes a workbook, materials, and lunch on both days. Each participant will also receive a free follow-up review of their proposal.
submitted by Curtis Hundley
This casserole recipe is one of many recipes that Curtis Hundley learned from his mother. It was keto before keto was a popular weight-loss plan. While the desired yield is dependent on how many are going to gather around the table, the recipe below will feed two people but is easily multiplied to feed all. Hundley cooks more by sense than measurement, and he greatly enjoys cooking for his family and fiancé.
• 1 pound very lean ground beef
• 1 chopped cabbage
• 4 fresh peeled tomatoes or large can stewed tomatoes
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 mild Hungarian pepper, seeds removed, chopped
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon soul seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 shot red wine
Brown ground beef, no need to drain if very lean beef is used. I prefer to use ground chuck. While meat browns, chop vegetables. If using fresh tomatoes, dip into boiling water to loosen skin. Remove tomato skins, core and chop. In large pot, add all ingredients except for wine. Simmer on medium for 30 minutes. Add wine and lower temperature to low and heat for another 10 to 15 minutes. Can also add 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter, and Italian seasoning and parsley to taste.
• 1 chopped green pepper spring rolls.
by Chris Pickens
As a kid growing up, at dinner time my parents would remind me to use a fork. When I used my hands, they would remind me that “we’re not animals here.”
My whole life, I have eaten a lot of foods with my hands. fruits, vegetables, cookies, the list goes on. And then we started having finger foods. Are sandwiches not considered finger foods anyway, mom and dad? Just to set the record straight, I think my parents meant using utensils at the dinner table.
There is something to be said when you can simply use your hands to eat, touching your food and eating in such a basic and grounded way.
Which is why I decided to have this month’s recipe be
Not only are they nutritious, yet delicious, I get to use my hands!
Please note that there are no specific amounts for all the ingredients besides the eggroll wraps and shredded cheez because as much or as little as one wants can be added to each roll.
• one package egg roll wraps
• one package shredded cabbage
• nutritional yeast
• ground flaxseed
• liquid coconut aminos
• tahini
• guacamole
• shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheez
Preheat oven to 375° degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place egg roll wrap on top of parchment paper. Layer with cabbage, nutritional yeast, flaxseed, dribbling of tahin, coconut aminos, a half teaspoon of guacamole and a small handful of cheez. Wrap each spring roll tightly. Assemble each spring roll until all ingredients are gone. Lightly brushing the top of each spring roll with coconut oil or melted butter will help the spring rolls get golden brown. Bake 10 minutes or until desired color.
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. N
by Michelle Riley
Now is the time to plant cool season veggies. They grow best when temperatures are between 55 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit, and some can often tolerate a light frost.
Novice gardeners and pros alike can gather a bountiful second late season harvest by planting another round of crops up to mid-September. There are so many options to choose from that will offer a quick turnaround with minimal effort.
Lots of cool season crops are prime for the planting such as: loose leaf lettuce, romaine lettuce, spinach, kale, Swiss chard, kohlrabi, bok choy, parsley, collards, arugula, and mustard greens, all of which can be grown in modest containers or planted in the ground.
Cold frames can broaden the choices and extend the harvest into the deepest parts of winter and are not as complicated as they may sound. Harvesting fresh produce in the middle of the winter is a joy only to be had by doing.
A very basic cold frame can consist of a garden plot bordered with stakes and wrapped with a durable plastic covering. The plastic should be clear or lightly colored. The covering needs to be able to tolerate a snow load as well as freezing and thawing cycles without cracking.
The enclosure needs to be sealed securely so no wind is leaking in. Frost covers also can be used as a substitute for plastic covering, as long as it allows light to penetrate to the plants. A lightly colored tent can also be used as a makeshift greenhouse.
Keep in mind that, depending on the winter, the soil in the containers may freeze once the depths of the winter chill set in.
When planting in the ground in the case of an easy, even makeshift cold frame, the cool season growing options widen to cabbage, head lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower, beets, turnips, onions, carrots, radishes, and peas.
Potatoes and garlic are two late-season crops that can be planted between now and early October but do not need a cold frame.
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
by Paris Cannon
This month, the focus is on something extremely important in the reptile and amphibian hobby world that is often overlooked: including a variety of foods in a pet’s diet.
The two groups of animals most often affected by this are lizards and snakes.
In the wild, animals eat a variety of foods rather than eating only one prey source. For many keepers, however, the need for variety is often overlooked.
For example, in the wild, corn snakes eat birds, rodents and any other prey species that fits into their mouths. Yet, in captivity, corn snake keepers often stick to one prey source and call it a day.
This should not be acceptable, and keepers should strive to provide the most natural diet for their scaly friends.
In captivity, I choose to feed my corn snake quail, chicks, mice, and rats, alternating between feedings to give him more mental stimulation.
The different foods allow more enrichment opportunities for him and keep him healthy.
Another good example is bearded dragons.
In the wild, bearded dragons eat a variety of vegetables and fruits found in their habitat, as well as a variety of bugs.
However, in captivity, many keepers choose to feed their dragons one species of insect and one type of green, or worse, pellets.
I cannot stress enough how bad pellets are for bearded dragons.
Not only are they very unnatural to be feeding to a dragon, but they also are full of artificial colors and dyes which are harmful to the dragon’s health.
Pellets should never be a staple in a bearded dragon’s diet.
Instead, feed them collard greens, dandelion greens, squash, and a variety of other safe vegetables with occasional safe fruits sprinkled in.
Choose insects such as Dubia roaches, superworms, hornworms, black soldier fly larvae, crickets, and other safe feeder insects to feed to a bearded dragon.
Feeding reptiles a variety of foods in their diet is key to a healthy, happy pet!
Paris Cannon lives with her husband 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. Cannon also can supply information on where to obtain pets mentioned in her column.
by Amanda Liptak
Remember your mother telling you to eat your breakfast in the morning? After all, breakfast is the most important meal of the day, or is it?
The word “breakfast” literally means to “break the fast” that occurs overnight while we sleep.
After several hours of not eating, our bodies are in a fasting state, and breakfast provides the opportunity to refuel and kickstart the day.
Eating provides a source of glucose (energy) to fuel the brain and muscles. It helps to maintain cognitive function, concentration and performance as the day progresses.
Studies show that eating breakfast instead of skipping it results in greater health benefits overall, with some data showing more than 20 percent increased risk of diabetes in those who regularly skip (https://tinyurl.com/4es3udzu, accessed March 17, 2024) .
Breakfast has a mental impact, too.
In a review published in “Nutritional Neuroscience,” 55 percent of the 400,000 subjects studied felt more psychologically stressed by regularly skipping breakfast (https://tinyurl. com/muyvb5j2, accessed March 17, 2024) .
So, with all the evidence linked to the benefits of breakfast, why do so many people question the importance of breakfast?
One of the biggest groups against breakfast is intermittent fasters who claim that not eating in the morning results in burning more metabolically.
As a result of not eating until noon, they switch their bodies into a ketogenic state, which encourages burning fat more efficiently. As a weight-loss approach, it has gained much attention over the last several years but is not an approach that has conclusive scientific backing.
Others claim that they are just not hungry early in the morning and unable to stomach breakfast. Forcing food, despite the health claims, feels unnatural and stressful.
My personal vote is for “team breakfast” to support longevity and protect against metabolic disease, but ultimately, there is no one size fits all.
What is most important to know is that the exact time of breakfast matters less than what the meal consists of.
Regardless, if you “break the fast” at 7 a.m. or 9 a.m. aim for a balance of proteins, carbohydrates and fats. Focus on fiber, which helps to stabilize blood sugar levels and gives a full, satisfied feeling.
Above all, to listen to your body. The key to understanding if and when breakfast is right for you lies with your individual needs.
Amanda Liptak is a registered dietitian nutritionist with more than 20 years of experience. She is the owner of Nutrient Rich Life Nutrition Coaching, a functional nutrition coaching company that provides comprehensive weight loss support for men and women. Visit www.nutrientrichlife.org and learn more about Liptak at http://tinyurl.com/32zfajue
COMMUNITY: 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!
Knowledge regarding animal rights has become more prevalent throughout the world and while this does aid in the protection of animals, many people are still unaware of the struggles that animals are facing. Starvation, disease, abuse, overpopulation in shelters, and lack of general resources are only a few of the battles that animals encounter.
The mission of Rescue Me Pawsome Style, Inc. is to bridge this gap and to shine a light on the plight of unwanted and abandoned dogs by providing them with stable and loving homes. We are interwoven with our rescue partners, transporters, and veterinarians. We educate and are forever grateful for the compassion and care of our many fosters and adopters.
Please help us to continue our work: Venmo:
https://account.venmo.com/u/forthepups
Paypal:
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/rmpsdogs
Cashapp: @ RMPSrescue
Mailing Address:
R.M.P.S
3454 Forest Lake Drive Medina, OH 44256
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COMMUNITY: WATCHDOG
by Amy Barnes
As of October 1, 2024, Medina will charge a fee for overthe-phone or over-the-counter credit card and debit card transactions.
A minimum of $1.95 per transaction or 2.95 percent per transaction will be charged.
Online payments will be subject to $1.95 charge per transaction.
The city adds that those who sign up for automatic bill payment with ACH, set up through the Finance Office, will not be charged the fees.
Honoring those celebrating 50 years or more of marriage. Submit information for free publication to Joy@BlakeHousePublishing.com Noncopyrighted photos may be included and should be sent as attachments to the e-mail.
Congratulations on your anniversary!
Alanna and Jack Arnold
Married: 53 years
Wedding date:
August 28, 1971
Almost $1.9 million is being refunded to consumers by the Federal Trade Commission for harm inflicted by online shoe seller Hey Dude, Inc.
Hey Dude settled against allegations that they suppressed negative online reviews in violation of the FTC’s Mail, Internet, and Telephone Order Merchandise Rule.
The company stands accused by the FTC for publishing only the highest ratings on its website from a third-party online management review interface.
The FTC further alleged that the company suppressed 80 percent of online reviews that gave less than four stars.
For further information, contact JND Legal Administration at 877-495-1096 or visit the FTC’s website to see frequently asked questions regarding the refund.
Note that the commission never requires any kind of payment or asks for account information to be provided.
There is another phone scam on the line.
The caller claims to represent CVS. They say they are calling for (they garble the name) and need to update their medical profile that CVS has on file.
Then they claim that medical records were forwarded to them by garbled-name’s health insurance company and they need to confirm the information.
When they are pressed for the name of the person they are calling for, they either go silent or they make a garbled noise that is impossible to understand.
Hang up. They are obviously trying to get you to give them your information so they can use it for things that have nothing to do with CVS, your health or your insurance.
Where got married: Canton
Currently residing in: Medina
Janine Bowles Sarnowski and Conrad Sarnowski
Married: 51 years
Wedding date: September 8, 1973
Married at Brecksville Methodist Church
Currently residing in Seville
Bitto, Nadia and Rick Brown, Nancy and Dan Gerspacher, Denise and Larry Gillin, Debbie and Larry Heilman, Mary Lee and Richard Pawlowski, Mary and Henry Porter, Judy and Jerry Sheppard, Kath and Jim
My wish is to get my own tractor so I can help my dad in the field. -Sincerely, Austin Sulzener
I wish to win all my soccer games. - Emmi I wish I had a horse. – Ollie Lower, age 6 I wish for more hlcorsh. I wish to be famous. To have a cat. $100,000 I wish for wings. I wish for a cat. A puppy! A real kitten!
I would like $10,000 dollars to donate to kids in need. – Hunter Sulzener
Peace in this world and understanding of global warming.
I wish to fromhealthe traumatic I’veexperiences had. I wish for a good start to the school year. – Arista A.
I wish for better health and my brain tumor would disappear. And my family would get their act together.
I wish that I become very successful in life and I also wish that people will accept me for me and that all my dreams will come true.
I wish that my mom realized how much she hurt me and others.
by Mary Olson
Book: “Here One Moment”
Author: Liane Moriarty
Rating (out of 5 possible):
“Here One Moment” is the riveting new novel from Liane Moriarty, author of “Big Little Lies” and “Apples Never Fall,” which is now streaming on Peacock.
Moriarty writes a blend of family drama and suspense that has earned her millions of fans.
“Here One Moment” asks readers to consider a fascinating but difficult question: Would you live differently if you knew exactly when and how you would die?
Moriarty’s characters wrestle with this question, each in their own way.
When a domestic Australian flight is boarding, no one notices anything unusual.
There is a slight delay, which causes one passenger some particular anxiety; but otherwise, all seems normal.
Shortly after takeoff, an older woman, slight of frame and unremarkable in appearance, begins to walk down the aisle. She points and pauses at each passenger, then tells them a number and a cause of death.
It takes a few moments before the puzzled passengers and crew realize what is happening. Some chuckle and point their phone cameras at the woman, while others become concerned or angry.
Allegra Patel, the 28-year-old flight attendant in charge of the cabin, must not only maintain order but remain professional and competent even after being told she will die of self-harm this year.
The narration of the novel then alternates between six passengers who receive predictions and Cherry, the mysterious woman who made them.
When the first passenger dies exactly when and how Cherry predicted, people begin to feel anxious.
Some are willing to change their entire lives to avoid their “fate.” Some become obsessive about preventing that specific death. Others are defiant in their willing disbelief.
None are unchanged by the experience, including Cherry.
Readers learn much about the woman who caused such turmoil, even before Cherry herself realizes the effects of her actions.
As difficult as the topic is, Moriarty infuses each character with hope for their future and with a belief that life is worth living to its fullest. The connections that are formed among the passengers come together at the end in a stunning way.
“Here One Moment” is an engaging novel with complex characters and a surprising plot that does not go where one might predict (like life itself).
Mary Olson is the readers’ advisory librarian at the Medina County District Library. To learn more about her, go to https://bit.ly/3gZ1mg1
MIRTH AND JOY by
Jerry King
“Your computer should be working better. After I took it out of the washing machine, I put it in the dryer.”
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At a Medina County Fair booth:
“Would you like a bag?”
Fair attendee looks around the floor, “For what?!”
Exasperated, slightly sarcastic booth person: “I dunno, in case you need to scream?”
Fair attendee: “Well, I do have a lot of anxiety.”
byAmy Barnes
Swans, humans and wildlife recently were enjoying River Styx Park, 8200 River Styx Road, Wadsworth.
Listings in calendar must be events hosted by or benefiting a Medina County nonprofit organization or hosted/ sponsored by a magazine advertiser. Send submissions to Joy@BlakeHousePublishing.com and put CALENDAR in the subject line. Information is not accepted by phone. The calendar is also available online at JoyOfMedinaCounty. com on the Community Calendar tab at the top of the page or on the drop-down menu on mobile devices.
Sunday, September 1
World Letter Writing Day https://tinyurl.com/bdznx9uf
Labor Day - Wadsworth Library Closed
Save Ohio Strays, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Petco. 1052 Williams Reserve Boulevard., Wadsworth. Meet and greet. https://tinyurl.com/5wwhceys
Monday, September 2
Labor Day - Wadsworth Library Closed Labor Day - MCDL Closed
Tuesday, September 3
Another Look Unlimited Day https://tinyurl.com/5jndfv2z
Wednesday, September 4
National Wildlife Day https://tinyurl.com/yck9jan8
Project Learn: Medina County, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Meeting Room B, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Improve math, reading, problem-solving skills. Information at https://tinyurl.com/rwu6nuup American Red Cross Blood Drive, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Chapel
Wadsworth Campus, 1391 State Road, Wadsworth. https://tinyurl. com/58ukyck6
Self-Portrait Snacks, 2:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Buckeye Community Room, Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina. Become a real foodie and recreate your face with food. Information at https://tinyurl.com/2smuy8ff
Teen Whatever Wednesday, 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Brunswick Hickory Room, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Come for some afterschool fun- food, crafts, games, and more. Information at https://tinyurl. com/4hyf6nd8
Pressed Flower Mason Jar Lanterns, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Highland Community Room, Highland Library, 4160 Ridge Road, Medina. Create mason jar lantern with pressed flowers. Register at https://tinyurl.com/ ycxmfcxf
Pajama Story Time, 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Wear pajamas, bring stuffed animal, listen to story. Information at https://tinyurl. com/28hw2nd3
Novel Ideas - North Woods, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Meeting Room A, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Read and discuss “North Woods” by Daniel Mason. Register at https://tinyurl.com/y8b6wt5v
Thursday, September 5
International Day of Charity https://tinyurl.com/yzxp52s3
Music and Rhyme Wiggle Time, 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Listen to short stories, rhymes, music. Information at https://tinyurl.com/bdesbfem Camp Wired, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Medina Computer Lab, Medina Library, 210 South Broadway Street, Medina. Learn new computer skills with Sherri Meinke. Information at https://tinyurl.com/286tss3a
Book Discussion Group, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Medina Room, Medina Library, 210 South Broadway Street, Medina. Join the discussion on “Oona Out of T
Order” by Margarita Montimore. Register at https://tinyurl.com/29whtvhz
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saint Ambrose Church, 929 Pearl Road, Brunswick. https://tinyurl.com/2w48c2bh
Intro to Chess, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Medina Community Room B, Medina Library, 210 South Broadway Street, Medina. Join Damon Rucker of Chess is Fun for beginner lessons on the game of chess. Register at https://tinyurl. com/yrhchs7h
Tween Thursday: Foil Art, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Make foil art. https:// tinyurl.com/33ucvs94
Family Game Night 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Make foil art. https:// tinyurl.com/42wb6rka
Spirits of the Past, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., behind the Medina County Administration Building, 144 N. Broadway Street, Medina. Guided tour visits pioneers and events from the past at various locations around Public Square. Tours leave every 10 minutes. Tickets $7 for adults, $4 for students, children under 3, free admission. https://tinyurl.com/2mrhctbp
Writing Workshop, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Meeting Room A, Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Local author Seth Borgen helps with creative writing process in a trio of workshops. Bring your material and jump into discussions. Register at https://tinyurl.com/45w2um7b
Friday, September 6
Read a Book Day https://tinyurl.com/5c4xh6v3
Learn to Crochet, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Highland Community Room, Highland Library, 4160 Ridge Road, Medina. Come learn the beginner basics of how to crochet. Teens are welcome. Register at https://tinyurl.com/cny9fys8
First Friday - Let’s Go Grizzlies!, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Make posters from 2-5, football activities, crafts 5-8. Game start 5:30 p.m. https:// tinyurl.com/28utpnjh
Spirits of the Past, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., behind the Medina County Administration Building, 144 N. Broadway Street, Medina. Guided tour visits pioneers and events from the past at various locations around Public Square. Tours leave every 10 minutes. Tickets $7 for adults, $4 for students, children under 3, free admission. https://tinyurl.com/2mrhctbp
Saturday, September 7
Hummingbird Day https://tinyurl.com/2r55bwuf
Firehouse Yoga, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Sharon Township Firehouse, 1274 Sharon-Copley Road, Wadsworth. Donation based yoga class for all levels (suggested donation $15) Bring a mat and a friend! Proceeds benefit free arts programs for at risk youth, seniors, and special needs. Info at https://tinyurl. com/3wf3czsd
Tabletop RPG One Shot: The Walking Dead, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Medina 1907 Room, Medina Library, 210 South Broadway Street, Medina. Try out a new system in this The Walking Dead RPG. Register at https:// tinyurl.com/4dcp6yf7
True Crime Jeopardy, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Seville Library, 45 Center Street, Seville. Join an after hours Adult Only True Crime Jeopardy night. Information at https://tinyurl.com/ye3uawnt
Spirits of the Past, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., behind the Medina County Administration Building, 144 N. Broadway Street, Medina. Guided tour visits pioneers and events from the past at various locations around Public Square. Tours leave every 10 minutes. Tickets $7 for adults, $4 for students, children under 3, free admission. https://tinyurl.com/2mrhctbp
Sunday, September 8
Grandparents Day https://tinyurl.com/yxrc5scu
Precious Baby Photo Contest, 9 a.m. Submit photos of Medina County babies, aged 3 and under, vote through September 30th. Further details https://tinyurl.com/2f3x69m8
Third Annual Litchfield FunFest, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Litchfield Ballpark, 4088 Avon Lake Road, Litchfield. Benefits Litchfield Ballpark, Medina County SPCA and Bluecoats of Medina County. Live music, food, beer and wine vendors, petting zoo, bounce house, Browns watch party tent, charity raffle, and craft and home services vendors, and more.
ORMACO Live at the Library: Don Goodman and QS Jazz, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Free. Reserve a seat at https://tinyurl.com/4cwecpnz
Save Ohio Strays, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Petco, 1052 Williams Reserve Boulevard., Wadsworth. Meet and Greet. https://tinyurl.com/5wwhceys
Monday, September 9
Teddy Bear Day https://tinyurl.com/murrm5tn
Grandparents’ Day Keychains, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Makerspace, Medina Library, 210 S. Broadway Street, Medina. Make a sublimation keychain in the Makerspace. Information at https://tinyurl.com/ye2h87ze
Grandparent’s Storytime, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Highland Community Room, Highland Library, 4160 Ridge Road, Medina. Come by for stories, songs and a special treat. Information at https://tinyurl.com/23zvsdm9 Morning Book Discussion, 11 a.m. to noon, Sycamore Room North, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Join the discussion on “Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow” by Gabrielle Zevin. Information at https://tinyurl.com/48rwebjd
American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon to 6 p.m., Brunswick United Methodist Church, 1395 Pearl Road, Brunswick. https://tinyurl.com/3s74xp8s Memory Café, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Buckeye Community Room, Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina. Socialization for those with memory loss and their caretakers. Information at https://tinyurl.com/2rnsc96x
Monday Movie Matinee - “The Boys in the Boat”, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. See “The Boys in the Boat,” movie inspired by true story.
Information at https://tinyurl.com/3eetjp8n
Art in the Afternoon - Sunflower Art, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Look/ discuss famous sunflower art, make sunflower art with chalk pastels, learn blending techniques. https://tinyurl.com/37hunwjf Wadsworth Community Band Fundraiser, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Wadsworth Chipotle, 990 High Street STE C, Wadsworth. Use code T7N3WAB for online orders. Code must be used and order must be picked up to qualify. Can make donations without ordering at https://tinyurl.com/3ya2nedb Trivia Night, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Lodi Community Room, Lodi Library, 635 Wooster Street, Lodi. Test your knowledge of pop culture through the decades. Teens welcome. Register at https://tinyurl.com/6usahk6z Monday Night Intrigue: “Sociopath” , 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Meeting Room A, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Read/discuss “Sociopath: A Memoir” by Patric Gagne. Register at https://tinyurl.com/mr4374r7
Tuesday, September 10
World Suicide Prevention Day https://tinyurl.com/yc3ffyuc Crisis Prevention Institute Training: Verbal Intervention, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Medina County Achievement Center, 4691 Windfall Road, Medina. Learn how to create safer work place. Register at https://tinyurl.com/5n8yzkkr
Knit and Crochet Drop-In, 10 a.m. to Noon, Brunswick Hickory Room, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Come share and learn tips and tricks for knitting and crocheting. Group donates to Warm Up Medina County initiative. Information at https://tinyurl.com/22fts99t
Book Discussion, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Seville Library, 45 Center Street, Seville. Join the discussion on “I’ll be Gone in the Dark” by Michelle McNamara. Information at https://tinyurl.com/22fts99t
Explorastory: “The Runaway Pea”, 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Join for books, songs, rhymes, crafts. Register at https://tinyurl.com/34hf7zwa
Local Author: Marc Bona , 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Meeting Room A, Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Discuss sports with journalist Marc Bona. Information at https://tinyurl.com/3uj37b28
Wednesday, September 11
Libraries Remember Day https://tinyurl.com/ymd2dcn6
Project Learn: Medina County, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Meeting Room B, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Improve math, reading, problem-solving skills. Information at https://tinyurl.com/nsmwzj8j American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon to 5 p.m., Wadsworth YMCA, 623 School Drive, Wadsworth. https://tinyurl.com/pwc4npd9
Snacks and Studying, 12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Buckeye Community Room, Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina. Have a snack as you study in a quiet space. Information at https://tinyurl.com/23se2jbp
Genealogy Discussion Group, 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Medina Conference Room 2A and 2B, Medina Library, 210 South Broadway Street, Medina. Connect with fellow genealogists. Information at https://tinyurl.com/5feaxvxy Chess Skills Clinic, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Brunswick Hickory Room, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Learn and develop your chess skills with chess expert Damon Rucker. Register at https://tinyurl. com/3hhnnxww
Brain Spotting for Performance Enhancement, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Highland Community Room, Highland Library, 4160 Ridge Road, Medina. Learn about and experience Brainspotting. Register at https://tinyurl. com/455tmpj6
Preparing the Garden for Winter, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Lodi Community Room, Lodi Library, 635 Wooster Street, Lodi. Learn end of season tips for gardening presented by OSU Master Gardeners. Register at https://tinyurl. com/2mertf7y
Pajama Story Time, 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Put on pajamas and listen to a story. More information at https://tinyurl.com/38pbmkwh
Sasquatch Seekers, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina. Join local expert Ray Gardner to learn about the historical and current local search for Bigfoot. Information at https://tinyurl.com/4ytzccmr Wadsworth Area Historical Society - The War of 1812 and It’s Impact on Wadsworth, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Learn how The War of 1812 impacted Wadsworth. Information at https://tinyurl.com/576usvuj
Thursday, September 12
National Day of Encouragement https://tinyurl.com/ycx6ph4p
Music and Rhyme Wiggle Time, 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Listen to short stories, rhymes, music. Information at https://tinyurl.com/yc4swd3y Camp Wired, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Medina Computer Lab, Medina Library, 210 South Broadway Street, Medina. Learn new computer skills with Sherri Meinke. Information at https://tinyurl.com/2s4bbesm
Tween Scene, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Lodi Community Room, Lodi Library, 635 Wooster Street, Lodi. Create, build, snack, and socialize each month. Register at https://tinyurl.com/yc2t5yh2
Tween Thursday: Automaton, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Make automatons using cardboard and simple machines. Information at https://tinyurl. com/2cxc6btd
Settlers of Catan Night, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Seville Library, 45 Center Street, Seville. Come play the popular board game “Settlers of Catan”. Register at https://tinyurl.com/yc2t5yh2
Pond Management 101, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Highland Community Room, Highland Library, 4160 Ridge Road, Medina. Learn how to maintain your pond from the experts at Jones Lake Management. Information at https:// tinyurl.com/4xk7x562
Medicare 101: Navigating the Medicare Maze, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Meeting Room A, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Sharon Honroth explains Medicare Supplements, Advantage Plans, and more. Register at https://tinyurl.com/yc87rtvj
Friday, September 13
Pet Birth Defect Awareness Day https://tinyurl.com/322a3eus American Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saint Mark Church, 1330 N Carpenter Street, Brunswick. https://tinyurl.com/4aj7p4r7
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., Medina United Methodist Church, 4747 Foote Road, Medina. https://tinyurl.com/4aj7p4r7 Bluegrass Music, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., carry out or dine in dinners available from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Music starts at 7:00.Lafayette UMC, 6201 Lafayette Road, Medina. https://tinyurl.com/5n8axfer
Saturday, September 14
National Sober Day https://tinyurl.com/ynnvbxf2
Sharon Women’s Club Annual Fall Festival, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sharon Community Park, 6640 Ridge Road, Wadsworth. Vendors, food trucks, and bake sale, basket raffles. Also, kids’ corner with free pumpkin painting, and art projects. Admission to festival is free. Details at https://tinyurl. com/5b3n72mz
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/499snztv
Tales and Tails, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Therapy dogs visit to help children with reading out loud. Information at https://tinyurl.com/2s3edfxt Regal Monarchs, noon to 5 p.m., Susan Hambley Nature Center, 1473 Parschen Boulevard, Brunswick. Learn about the Monarch migration. Open to all ages. https://tinyurl.com/2s474msh
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Bike Decorating Party with the Book Bike, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Medina Library, 210 South Broadway Street, Medina. Decorate your bike and pick a book to keep. Register at https://tinyurl.com/54thnk62
Broad Street Independent Writers, 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Meeting Room B, Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Connect with a network and sounding board of fellow people of the pen. Information at https://tinyurl.com/2smfxkeh
So, You Think You Can Spell? Adult Spelling Bee, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Medina Community Room A and B, Medina Library, 210 South Broadway Street, Medina. Test your spelling skills for a chance to win a prize. Information at https://tinyurl.com/yrbvyw8e Free Movie in the Park-”IF”, 8:30 p.m.-11 p.m., Mill Stream Park, 1200 Maple Street,Valley City. Movie “IF” bring blanket, chairs, and snacks. https:// tinyurl.com/3k2x7kdu
Sunday, September 15
National Tackle Kids Cancer Day https://tinyurl.com/5n6c6wma
Regal Monarchs, noon to 5 p.m., Susan Hambley Nature Center, 1473 Parschen Boulevard, Brunswick. Learn about the Monarch migration. Open to all ages. https://tinyurl.com/2s474msh
Save Ohio Strays, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Petco. 1052 Williams Reserve Boulevard., Wadsworth. Meet and Greet. https://tinyurl.com/5wwhceys
Monday, September 16
Teen Workout Day https://tinyurl.com/2txwan4a
Yes to fall foliage tour
Community Helpers Week, All day, Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina. Come celebrate First Responders with activities and crafts all week long. Information at https://tinyurl.com/jww3tdjb
Read to a Therapy Dog, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Brunswick Storytime Room, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Information at https://tinyurl.com/5cfxuakn
Teen Homework Help, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Medina Library, 210 South Broadway Street, Medina. Come receive free assistance with homework, projects, test prep, and more. Information at https://tinyurl.com/42tb9sas Low Stakes Craft Night, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Seville Library, 45 Center Street,
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.
High Contrast through September 29
Women in Art Showcase Third Floor, Medina Library 210 S. Broadway Street, Medina
41st Annual Medina Needlework Guild Show September 14 and 15 Brunswick Library 3649 Center Road, Brunswick
From Clay to Power through October 31
Emile George Mechail Highland Library 4160 Ridge Road, Medina
Seville. Relax with crafts, including coloring, perler beads, and more. Information at https://tinyurl.com/d6pd28c5
Let’s Explore: The Evolution of Flight, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Explore evolution of human flight, make paper airplanes. Register at https:// tinyurl.com/ywcyrk2z
Beekeeping Meeting, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Medina County District Library, 210 South Broadway Street, Medina. Speaker Dave Nolan. September topic is “Preparing Your Hives for Winter” https://tinyurl.com/4aydzmxj
Tuesday, September 17
Get Ready Day https://tinyurl.com/yjze55hf
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Chapel Wadsworth Campus, 1391 State Road, Wadsworth. https://tinyurl. com/42fraasb
Afternoon Movie, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Watch and discuss a movie. Information at https://tinyurl.com/2y5w5758
Seed Mosaic Mushroom, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., Highland Community Room, Highland Library, 4160 Ridge Road, Medina. Celebrate National Mushroom Month and make a mushroom mosaic out of seeds. Register at https://tinyurl. com/45ftbmvs
Tech Tuesday: Drop-In Device Help, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., Meeting Room B, Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Drop in and conquer your digital dilemmas. Information at https://tinyurl.com/2hbj2cvd Exploring Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilities Services, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Medina County Achievement Center, 4691 Windfall Road, Medina. For more information, go to https://tinyurl.com/3zzawjw6
Dungeons and Dragons, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Seville Library, 45 Center Street, Seville. Head off on an adventure with a level 5 character in D&D 5th edition. Information at https://tinyurl.com/fu3xweb8
Local Author: Jane Biehl, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Meeting Room A, Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Jane Biehl discusses being hard of hearing/navigating life with service dog. Information at https://tinyurl. com/44hzr8hv
Wednesday, September 18
Purple Bra Day https://tinyurl.com/27swswj8
Back to School Literacy Hopscotch, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Medina Library, 210 S. Broadway Street, Medina. Hop and jump over shapes, numbers, colors, and spell out your name. Information at https://tinyurl.com/y4ayd5z3
Project Learn: Medina County, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Meeting Room B, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Improve math, reading, problem-solving skills. Information at https://tinyurl.com/4cjmenaz
Makerspace Mondays, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Makerspace, Medina Library,
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210 S. Broadway Street, Medina. A demonstration on the new equipment in the Makerspace and Digital Lab. Register at https://tinyurl.com/mr4ankzb Bingo, 2:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Buckeye Community Room, Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina. Come play a few games of bingo. Information at https://tinyurl.com/2p8xw8z9
Teen Dungeons and Dragons Campaign, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Medina Community Room A and B, Medina Library, 210 South Broadway Street, Medina. Create your character to explore a world filled with adventure. Register at https://tinyurl.com/36df59xu
Caramel Apple Cafe, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Lodi Community Room, Lodi Library, 635 Wooster Street, Lodi. Hand-dip your own caramel apple and decorate it with tasty toppings. Information at https://tinyurl.com/2s8snffp
Strengthen Your Immune System, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Learn the keys to using food to help boost the immune system. Register at https://tinyurl. com/yn737sfy
Pajama Story Time, 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Put on pajamas and listen to a story. More information at https://tinyurl.com/ycbn5jw7
The History of Northeast Ohio’s Electric Railways, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Meeting Room A, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Learn about northeast Ohio electric railways with Northern Ohio Railway Museum. More information at https://tinyurl.com/4v3deknj
Thursday, September 19
Talk Like a Pirate Day https://tinyurl.com/4hyn4tsm
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., National Design Mart, 2255 Medina Road, Medina. https://tinyurl.com/5h9rctta
Music and Rhyme Wiggle Time, 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Listen to short stories, rhymes, music. Information at https://tinyurl.com/4ez639a4
Baby and Me Yoga, 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Sing and move with your baby, meet other caregivers. Register at https://tinyurl. com/5xutn67r
Camp Wired, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Medina Computer Lab, Medina Library, 210 South Broadway Street, Medina. Learn new computer skills with Sherri Meinke. Information at https://tinyurl.com/yuh4aeth
Resilience: The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope Film, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Medina Community Room A and B, Medina Library, 210 South Broadway Street, Medina. Learn about a new movement among medical professionals using brain science to end violence, treat diseases, end addictions. Register at https://tinyurl.com/yb8d8xn6
Tween Thursday: Totally Tubular Cylinder Sculpture, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Make tube sculptures with cardstock/bendy straws. Information at https://tinyurl.com/2fzmjv5u
Que Bueno, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Highland Community Room, Highland Library, 4160 Ridge Road, Medina. Attend a timeless Latin musical performance. Information at https://tinyurl.com/539tn675
Community Reception and Grant Awards, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Coppertop Golf Club, 5740 Center Road, Valley City. Hosted by Medina County Community Foundation and Medina County Women’s Endowment Fund. Includes networking, plated dinner and updates on the foundation. Tickets are $20 each. For more information and tickets, call 234-278-6223 or go to http://www.medinaccf.org/
Alphabet Adventure: A is for Apple, 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Play games, do crafts. Register at https://tinyurl.com/bdc92jwa
Friday, September 20
POW/MIA Recognition Day https://tinyurl.com/yc53e25x
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Medina Community Recreation Center, 855 Weymouth Road, Medina. https://tinyurl.com/5h9rctta Music and Movement, 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., Meeting Room A, Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Come celebrate music with dance and instruments. Information at https://tinyurl.com/4jwc5fae
Sensory Friendly Movie Night, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.,Chestnut Lodge, Sand Run Metropark, 1501 Sand Run Parkway, Akron. Watch “Over the Hedge” under the stars. Free admission, popcorn provided. Activities inside the Lodge. Registration appreciated. https://tinyurl.com/2432dswa
Medina County Showbiz Company: Something’s Rotten, 8 p.m., Haddad Theatre, 144 N Broadway, Medina. Seniors/students $18, adults $20. https:// tinyurl.com/2fuyy4tt
Saturday, September 21
World Alzheimer’s Day https://tinyurl.com/5bxye9na
Keep on Truckin’, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Buckeye Community Room, Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina. Come see a parking lot full of all types of working vehicles including our Bookmobile. Information at https://tinyurl. com/3hep5wwz
Nature Art, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Use pieces of nature to create a Fall masterpiece. Register at https://tinyurl.com/zhue674s Hobbit Day, Noon to 1:30 p.m., Medina 1907 Room, Medina Library, 210 South Broadway Street, Medina. Stop by for hobbit themed crafts and trivia. Register at https://tinyurl.com/5n8sfxdt
VolunTEENS, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Learn to be a book buddy.. Information at https://tinyurl.com/3ct4s65c
DIY Lava Lamp, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Highland Community Room, Highland Library, 4160 Ridge Road, Medina. Turn ordinary mason jars into cool DIY lava lamps. Register at https://tinyurl.com/4y8499z8
Medina County Showbiz Company: Something’s Rotten, 9 p.m., Haddad Theatre, 144 N Broadway, Medina. Seniors/students $18, adults $20. https:// tinyurl.com/2fuyy4tt
Sunday, September 22
Fall Equinox https://tinyurl.com/3fpct8za
Keep on Trucking, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina. A parking lot full of all types of working vehicles to explore. Nate the Great will be making balloon creations in the garage. Mini story times, 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and noon. Create Your Own Vehicle Workshop, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friends of the Library Book Sale.
Banned Books Week, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. all week, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Celebrate your freedom to read with daily knowledge, activities, and giveaways. Information at https://tinyurl. com/2k372rp7
Fall Festival, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Medina Meadows Rehabilitation and Nursing Centre, 550 Miner Drive, Medina. Euclid Beach Rocket Car Ride, food trucks, petting zoo, vendors.
Save Ohio Strays, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Petco. 1052 Williams Reserve Boulevard., Wadsworth. Meet and Greet. https://tinyurl.com/5wwhceys Medina County Showbiz Company: Something’s Rotten, 4 p.m., Haddad Theatre, 144 N Broadway, Medina. Seniors/students $18, adults $20. https:// tinyurl.com/2fuyy4tt
Monday, September 23
Go with Your Gut Day https://tinyurl.com/5n7wd9sb
Adult Craft Kit 3D Paper Pumpkin Decoration, All Week, All Locations. Create a 3-D paper pumpkin, with templates included if you’d like to make more. Register between Sept 3 to Sept 13 at https://tinyurl.com/mr3bmjyp
Fall Toddler Play Group, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Carolyn Ludwig Mugrage Park,4985 Windfall Road, Medina. Families with children age 0-3. Sensory
play, gross motor play, snacks. Sponsored by MCBDD https://tinyurl.com/ muedymy2
Music and Movement, 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m./11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Come sing, dance, and play music. Register at https://tinyurl.com/ uj69kr7c and https://tinyurl.com/5cby8rxu
Makerspace Mondays, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Makerspace, Medina Library, 210 S. Broadway Street, Medina. A demonstration on the new equipment in the Makerspace and Digital Lab. Register at https://tinyurl.com/4d7ff7v2
Foster Parent Info Meeting and Panel, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., MCJFS agency office, 232 Northland drive, Medina. Come learn about the need for foster families in Medina County and learn what it takes to become licensed. Be part of Medina county’s “24 in 2024” campaign to license enough homes for current amount of foster children. Free to attend. https://tinyurl. com/47ux9vrk
Beginners Sign Language, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Medina Community Room B, Medina Library, 210 South Broadway Street, Medina. Introduction into American Sign Language and the Deaf culture with Jean Cormany. Register at https://tinyurl.com/287wazbp
The Life and Music of Dmitri Shostakovich, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Highland Community Room, Highland Library, 4160 Ridge Road, Medina. Learn about the Russian-Soviet composer Dmitri Shostakovich and his music. Register at https://tinyurl.com/3es5uvbw
Greek Mythology Trivia Night, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Medina Community Room
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, Sept. 15 through Sunday, Oct. 20
Healthy Kids Running Series: Brunswick. Each run has a variety of distances. For fees, registration and more information, go to https:// tinyurl.com/35zcaxm2
Sunday, Sept. 15
Race With Grace 5k, 9 a.m., Cleveland Clinic-Medina Hospital, 1000 E. Washington Street, Medina. For fees, registration and more information, go to https://racewithgrace.com/race
Step Up to Prevent Suicide Community Walk, noon, Uptown Park, Medina. 1-mile route. Hosted by the Medina County Coalition for Suicide Prevention. Register at https://tinyurl.com/42mjjuz8
Sunday, Sept. 22 through Sunday, October 13
Healthy Kids Running Series: Medina. Each run has a variety of distances. For fees, registration and more information, go to https:// tinyurl.com/525vyvwp
Saturday, Oct. 19
11th Annual Paws for the Cause 5k Run and 1-mile Walk, 9 a.m., Uptown Park, Medina Public Square, Medina. Raises funds for Medina County SPCA. For fees, registration and more information, go to https://tinyurl.com/2uhe42x6
Sunday, Oct. 13
Rich Wojtala Scholarship 5k, 7:30 a.m., Hinckley Lake boathouse, 1 Metropolitan Park West, Hinckley. For fees, registration and more information, go to https://tinyurl.com/y9nkj3zm
A, Medina Library, 210 South Broadway Street, Medina. Work in a team to answer questions and win prizes. Information at https://tinyurl.com/nhzv7bks
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 with sensory integration challenges, and their families. Register at https:// tinyurl.com/2avzpdwj
Intermediate Sign Language, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., Medina Community Room B, Medina Library, 210 South Broadway Street, Medina. Intermediate lesson on American Sign Language and the Deaf culture with Jean Cormany. Register at https://tinyurl.com/54pkexw8
Tuesday, September 24
National Voter Registration Day https://tinyurl.com/ynx2u5cx
Interacting with First Responders, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Medina County Achievement Center, 4691 Windfall Road, Medina. Get some tips on how to interact with first responders. Information at https://tinyurl.com/yu3425yy
Food and Personal Care Pantry, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Northside Christian Church, 3721 Pearl Road, Medina. No resigstration, but must bring photo I.D. and proof of residence. https://tinyurl.com/39bbf5zz
Pirate Party, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Read pirate stories, make jolly roger, discover secret messages. Set up for party begins at 2 p.m. Register at https://tinyurl.com/murkv979
Wednesday, September 25
National Daughters Day https://tinyurl.com/5d797xnh
Knit and Crochet Drop-In, 10 a.m. to noon, Brunswick Hickory Room, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Come share and learn tips and tricks for knitting and crocheting. Group donates to Warm Up Medina County initiative. Information at https://tinyurl.com/mt5tkx4e
Project Learn: Medina County, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Meeting Room B, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Improve math, reading, problem-solving skills. Information at https://tinyurl.com/yx6c7kwm Provider and SSA Mingle, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., The Lodge at Camp Paradise, 4283 Paradise Road, Seville. Join the Medina County Board of DD for a gathering of providers. Information at https://tinyurl.com/bdz5crzf American Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Root Candles, 640 W Liberty Street, Medina. https://tinyurl.com/mryr26kk
Art for Homeschool Families, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Learn about Georgia O’Keeffe, make flower craft. Information at https://tinyurl.com/ h6z3pfe4
Giant Game Night, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Medina Community Room A and B, Medina Library, 210 South Broadway Street, Medina. Swing by to play giant versions of your favorite games. Information at https://tinyurl.com/2zjk25mp Chatter Box, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., 5741 River Styx Road, Medina. Information at https://tinyurl.com/bdfamczb
3D Printed Fidgets, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Design your own 3D fidget toy. Register at https://tinyurl.com/y84h2zfu
Paw Patrol Party, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Lodi Community Room, Lodi Library, 635 Wooster Street, Lodi.
Pajama Story Time, 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Put on pajamas and listen to a story. More information at https://tinyurl.com/2mvbpbh3
Thursday, September 26
Law Enforcement Suicide Awareness Day https://tinyurl.com/3nwbfnfk
Music and Rhyme Wiggle Time, 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Listen to short stories, rhymes, music. Information at https://tinyurl.com/ymzcrccc MCBDD Interactive Expo, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Summit Mall, 3265
Market Street, Fairlawn. Hosted by Medina and Summit County Boards of Developmental Disabilities and We Thrive Together. Vendors with presentations, interactive displays. For more information, go to https://tinyurl. com/5x7t9by5
American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon to 6 p.m., Brunswick United Methodist Church, 1395 Pearl Road, Brunswick. https://tinyurl.com/yf55wnbc
Tween Thursday: Medieval Times, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Make medieval crafts. Information at https://tinyurl.com/4puw3du4
Francis House Benefit Dinner, 5:30 p.m., Buffalo Creek Retreat, 8707 Hubbard Valley Road, Seville. Francis House is an addiction recovery center. Dinner, music, silent auction. $65 per person. For more information, go to https://francishouserecovery.org/
Friday, September 27
Ancestor Appreciation Day https://tinyurl.com/4yy2cvkt
American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon to 5 p.m., Holy Martyrs Church, 3100 South Weymouth Road, Medina. https://tinyurl.com/mtp5h8rn
Medina County Showbiz Company: Something’s Rotten, 8 p.m., Haddad Theatre, 144 N Broadway, Medina. Seniors/students $18, adults $20. https://
tinyurl.com/2fuyy4tt
Saturday, September 28
Family Health and Fitness Day https://tinyurl.com/2c4w68h8
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 1088 Ridge Road, Hinckley. https://tinyurl.com/4h7j5fup
2nd Annual Medina Fall Festival 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Medina Public Square, Sponsored by Main Street Medina. Face painting, puppy parade, craft vendors, many fall activities. https://tinyurl.com/5n7wtuah Oktoberfest, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 317 E. Liberty Street, Medina. Kid’s Zone with inflatables, rock climbing, obstacle course, face painting with area for adults to supervise from. Hofbrauhaus Cleveland providing German foods. Biergarten; costume and stein holding contests, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.; German bands; much more. Tickets $10, no admission charge for children younger than 10.
Broad Street Independent Writers, 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Meeting Room
B, Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Connect with a network and sounding board of fellow people of the pen. Information at https://
A list of golf outings that benefit area non-profit organizations.
To have your golf outing 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. Contact the hosting golf course for pricing, registration and sponsorships.
Bunker Hill Golf Course 3060 Pearl Road, Medina 330-722-4174 or 216-469-9241
Coppertop at Cherokee Hills 5740 Center Road, Valley City 330-225-6122
Medina Country Club 5588 Wedgewood Road, Medina (330) 725-6621
Pine Valley Golf Club 469 Reimer Road, Wadsworth 330-335-3375
Sunday, September 1
Brunswick Band Parents Golf Outing 2024
1 p.m.
Benefits: Brunswick Band Bunker Hill Golf Club
Saturday, September 14
2024 SAF Annual Golf Outing
7:45 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Benefits: Akron Fossils and Science Center Pine Valley Golf Club
Sunday, September 15
Golfing Fore a Cause
8 a.m.
Benefits: Medina Cares, provides assistance to those aged 19 to 64 Coppertop Golf Club
Thursday, September 19
CSU Swimming and Diving Golf Outing 7:30 a.m.
Benefits: Swim team Bunker Hill Golf Club
Monday, September 23
2nd Annual Main Street Medina Scholarship Golf Outing 8 a.m.
Bunker Hill Golf Club
St. Francis Xavier Charity Golf Outing 9:30 a.m.
Benefits: families in need Medina Country Club
Golf Scramble Fundraiser 1 p.m.
Benefits: Meals on Wheels of Wadsworth, Inc. Pine Valley Golf Club
Saturday, September 28
Westfield Fire Golf Outing 1 p.m.
Funds are to purchase skid unit for UTV and thermal imager Bunker Hill Golf Club
Sunday, September 29
Swing 4 Success 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Benefits: Project: LEARN Bunker Hill Golf Club
Sunday, October 6
Brunswick Girls Softball 4-Person Scramble 7 a.m.
Benefits: Girls softball program Bunker Hill Golf Club
Sunday, October 13
Sabo Family Fundraiser Golf and Clam Bake Outing 7 a.m.
Benefits: Sabo family to help with medical expenses Bunker Hill Golf Club
Brunswick
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sundays, June 9 through October 5 (closed July 7)
Sunday at the Farm
Produce, consumables and crafts, free historic building tours
Heritage Farm, 4613 Laurel Road, Brunswick
Vendor registration information by emailing brunswickareahistory@gmail.com
Medina
9 a.m. to noon
Saturdays, May 4 through October 26
Produce, consumables, crafts, knife sharpening
Cornerstone Chapel 3939 Granger Road, Medina
Enter lot from Weymouth Road
Vendor registration information at https://bit.ly/3MQSaFJ
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturdays, May 18 through October 5
Produce and consumables
Medina Public Square
Vendor registration information at https://tinyurl.com/4v75w9by
Seville
9 a.m. to noon
Saturdays, May 25 through September 28
Produce, consumables and crafts
Gazebo at Maria Stanhope Park, 73 W. Main Street, Seville
Vendor registration information at https://bit.ly/3muNr3S
Wadsworth
9 a.m. to noon
Saturdays, June 22 through September 28
Produce, consumables and crafts
Central Intermediate School, 151 Main Street, Wadsworth
Vendor registration information at https://bit.ly/409S0iR
tinyurl.com/48m4er79
Muscles for Music, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Highland High School, 4150 Ridge Road, Medina. Highland Band Boosters fundraiser. For band program. Touch a truck, field games, concessions, 50/50 raffle. Compete in racing to pull a fire truck 50 feet. Entry fee: individual, $50; group, $250. For more information, go to https://tinyurl.com/2ukjwpk2
Medina County Showbiz Company: Something’s Rotten, 9 p.m., Haddad Theatre, 144 N Broadway, Medina. Seniors/students $18, adults $20. https:// tinyurl.com/2fuyy4tt
Sunday, September 29
Gold Star Mother’s and Family Day https://tinyurl.com/9td6bdea Cooking Expo on Medina Square, noon to 3:00 p.m., Medina Square, Medina. Sample foods cooked by local Scouts using a variety of outdoor cooking methods. Activities and games for children. https://tinyurl. com/39v4bd58
Free Concert: Classical Guitar Virtuoso Adam Keeler, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Remsen Church, 1500 Remsen Road, Medina. Benefits Western Reserve Instrument Rescue and Adoption. Donations gratefully accepted. For more information, contact Doc Loomis, 330-990-9475.
Save Ohio Strays, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Petco. 1052 Williams Reserve Boulevard., Wadsworth. Meet and Greet. https://tinyurl.com/5wwhceys Fall Festival 2024, 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Northside Christian Church, 7615 Ridge Road, Wadsworth. FREE whole family event including hayride, inflatables, games, popcorn. https://tinyurl.com/3scb3zty
Medina County Showbiz Company: Something’s Rotten, 4 p.m., Haddad Theatre, 144 N Broadway, Medina. Seniors/students $18, adults $20. https:// tinyurl.com/2fuyy4tt
Monday, September 30
World Podcast Day https://tinyurl.com/4jxc5pe9
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Cleveland Clinic Lodi Hospital, 225 Elyria Street, Lodi. https://tinyurl.com/mppmyysj
American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon to 6 p.m., Seville United Methodist Church, 74 W Main Street, Seville. https://tinyurl.com/mppmyysj
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., Trinity United Church of Christ, 215 High Street, Wadsworth. https://tinyurl.com/mppmyysj
Music for Homeschool Families: Can You “Handel” It? 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Meeting Room A, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Listen to Handel music, activities for school-aged children. Information at https://tinyurl. com/mr25bzst
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