Medina County Commissioners' Newsletter
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Medina County Commissioners’ Newsletter BOARD OF MEDINA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Stephen D. Hambley William F. Hutson Colleen M. Swedyk MAY 7, 2021 Photos by Brian S. Gallatin Top: High School seniors are recognized 16 Outstanding at the Medina County Share Cluster’s annual breakfast award celebration held Seniors recognized Friday, April 23 at Williams on the Lake. The Medina County Share Left: The Medina County Commission- ers — Steve Hambley, Colleen Swedyk Cluster annual breakfast award and Bill Hutson — attended the cele- celebration was held Friday, April bration to present each student with a 23 at Williams on the Lake. Resolution of Commendation for being chosen as an Outstanding Senior by the The following 16 students were Matthew Baumiller and Lilly Por- Medina County Share Cluster for 2021. recognized as Outstanding Se- ta, Buckeye High School; Colton niors: Emmit Kolowski and Carly Sadowski and Colette Laughlin, England, Black River High School; Cloverleaf High School; Molly Angela Case and Margaret Mc- Stillwagon and Chase Marquis, Ginnis, Brunswick High School; Continued on page 2 Medina County Commissioners’ Newsletter May 7, 2021 16 Outstanding Seniors recognized at annual breakfast... Continued from page 1 Highland High School; Emily Watkins and Collin Kalina, Medi- na County Career Center; Rowan McDonald and Weston Mansier, Medina High School; and Alexan- der Miller and Cara Griffin, Wad- sworth High School. Outstanding Seniors are select- ed from high school seniors who demonstrate an ability to excel in many pursuits and have set a commendable example for others Attendees gathered at Williams on the Lake for the annual celebration recognizing to follow. Share Cluster Outstanding Seniors. Their accomplishments as ad- members including representa- County Share Cluster is to en- vocates and role models for to- tives from all Medina County hance the lives of Medina County bacco, alcohol, and drug abuse School Districts as well as many youth through collaborative efforts prevention are a justifiable source other nonprofit and community designed to promote non-violent, of pride and an excellent reflection on their families, schools, and the agencies in the county who are drug-free living. Share Cluster ac- county. committed to improving the lives tivities each year are funded and The Medina County Share of youth. supported by the Medina County Cluster Organization consists of The mission of the Medina ADAMH Board. PUBLIC TRANSIT New Digs! Veterans ride MCPT free with ID Card Did you know all Medina Coun- ty Veterans who possess a Veter- an Identification Card are eligible to ride Medina County’s Public Transporation for free. Veteran ID cards are issued by the Medi- na County Recorders Office and are cur- rently by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, call 330-725-9782. For more information on how to obtain a Medina County Veterans Photo by Brian S. Gallatin ID card from the Medina Coun- Medina County Recorder Linda Hoffmann works at her desk in her newly ren- ty Recorders Office, visit: https:// ovated office in the Medina County Administration Building. A few county de- partments within the building have shifted to other offices in order to give oth- www.medinacountyveterans.org/ er departments more spatial accommodations. medina-county-veterans-id-card/ – 2 – May 7, 2021 Medina County Commissioners’ Newsletter MEDINA COUNTY BOARD OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES MCBDD receives CARF accreditation Department The Medina County Board bilitation Facilities), is an inde- Directory of Developmental Disabilities pendent, nonprofit accreditor of (MCBDD) is pleased to an- human service providers ANIMAL SHELTER www.medinaco.org/animal-shelter nounce that it has been and networks. 330-725-9121 accredited by CARF In- Through the accred- ternational for a period itation process, CARF BUILDING DEPARTMENT www.medinaco.org/building-department of three years, the high- provides an impartial, 330-722-9220 est accreditation an or- external review of an ganization may receive. agency and the quality of COMMISSIONERS “Receiving a three-year its services in meeting inter- www.medinaco.org/county-commissioners accreditation from CARF shows nationally recognized standards. 330-722-9208 the commitment of our agency to When an agency such as the COUNTY HOME listening and working with fam- MCBDD is CARF-accredited, it http://medinacountyhome.com ilies and individuals with devel- means it has passed an in-depth 330-723-9553 opmental disabil- review and has met rigorous FINANCE ities so they have guidelines for service and quality. No website the support they The MCBDD was reviewed in 330-722-9202 need to achieve areas such as leadership, strategic HUMAN RESOURCES success,” said Su- planning, financial planning and www.medinaco.org/hr perintendent Stac- management, health and safety 330-722-9209 ey Maleckar. “It is Stacey and quality of services and sup- only through the Maleckar JOB AND FAMILY SERVICES ports. www.mcjfs.us combined efforts of the individ- At the end of the accreditation 330-722-9300 uals we serve, their families, our process and review, CARF deliv- staff, board members, and ad- OFFICE FOR OLDER ADULTS ered a summary report that high- ministration that we were able to www.mcooa.org lighted the MCBDD’s strengths reach this important level of rec- 330-723-9514 and provides recommendations ognition.” PLANNING SERVICES The MCBDD received accredi- for improvement. The summary www.medinaco.org/planning tation for numerous services, in- stated that the MCBDD had only 330-722-9293 cluding Community Employment two areas for recommendations for improvement and six areas to SANITARY ENGINEER Supports, Community Employ- www.medinaco.org/sanitary ment Job Development and Em- expand upon what was already in 330-723-9585 ployment Planning Services. place in the over 960 areas that The report states, “This achieve- were reviewed. SOLID WASTE DISTRICT The summary also stated there http://recyclemedinacounty.com ment is an indication of your or- 330-769-0289 ganization’s dedication and com- were many areas of strength and mitment to improving the quality cited 14 outstanding examples TRANSIT of the lives of the persons served. including, “Stakeholders are very http://medinacountytransit.org 330-723-9670 Services, personnel and docu- pleased with the services that mentation clearly indicate an es- MCBDD provides. This is a tes- tablished pattern of conformance tament to the dedication that the to standards. Your organization staff members have for the per- Click here to visit our should take pride in achieving this sons served. The leadership team website with the full high level of accreditation.” is cohesive in its focus on per- directory of public officials CARF International (Commis- son-centered services, and this fo- at www.medinaco.org sion on Accreditation of Reha- Continued on page 4 – 3 – Medina County Commissioners’ Newsletter May 7, 2021 MHS junior shares highlights of shadowing experience I had an amazing experience munity. shadowing Medina County Com- I also loved getting to see how missioner, Colleen Swedyk! the departments function and see During my eight weeks, I was how they are currently helping the able to watch every Commission- citizens of Medina County. ers’ meeting, virtually or in per- Overall, I had an incredible time son, tour many government offic- by Elizabeth “Lizzie” High shadowing at the Commissioners’ es, and learn about each role of Medina High School Junior Office. Medina County’s government. Prosecutor’s Office, the County I learned a lot about local gov- I was also able to complete the Home, the Office for Older Adults, ernment, and feel that it will help training to become certified in Transit, and many more govern- me greatly as I prepare for my se- Sunshine Laws. ment buildings. nior year and college in the future. At the Administration Building, At each of these buildings, I was I am so grateful for this wonderful opportunity! I was able to meet countless mem- able to get a better understanding bers of government each week. about the impact that the depart- Editor’s Note: The Commis- I had the opportunity to meet ments have on Medina County. all three Medina County Com- sioners would like to wish Lizzie My favorite part about touring missioners, as well as, the Medi- the best of luck in all her future en- these buildings was getting to lis- na County Recorder, Auditor, and deavors. It was an absolute plea- Treasurer. ten to the people that work in sure getting to know her and hav- I was also able to visit the plan- these buildings, and seeing how ing her join us at the office each ning department, the finance de- even the smallest jobs can have week over the past eight weeks. partment, the print shop, the hu- an enormous effect on our com- We’ll miss you, Lizzie! man resources department, and tax maps. The employees of each depart- ment explained to me what their role in local government was, and many of them also gave me a tour of their department. I was able to gain insight about each department, and learn about how important each department is in keeping our county running. We also visited many depart- Photo by Brian S. Gallatin ments outside of the Administra- Lizzie High, left, and Commissioner Colleen Swedyk visit the Medina Community Garden and Education Center on Wednesday, April 21 after a storm blanketed the tion Building. area with heavy snow. The garden is located at 302 E. Liberty St. at the intersection We toured the Courthouse, the of East Liberty and South Jefferson streets. MCBDD receives CARF accreditation... Continued from page 3 individuals and families in Medina County who rely cus is demonstrated at all levels of the organization.” on us.” said Maleckar. “We are honored to receive The reports also stated, “Fiscal responsibility is this recognition on behalf of them and to be able to threaded through all levels of the organization, with continue to provide our community with important emphasis placed on careful expenditure tracking and conscientious use of taxpayers’ dollars.” and valuable services.” “The CARF review helps us to continue to in- For more information on the MCBDD, visit www.