July 2015 TheA newsletter Auditor’s by Medina County Auditor, MikeLedger Kovack A newsletter from Medina County Auditor, Mike Kovack January 2015 Srivastava and Tecco Named Students of the2015 Year Rohan SrivastavaSeals and Contest Nicole Tecco were recently namedRunners 2015's Medina Up County Kiwanis Students of the Year during an awards ceremony, which took place at Williams on the Lake. Srivastava is not only ranked first in his class at Brunswick High School, (L-R) Rohan Srivastava and Nicole Tecco, Students of the Year, were recently but is also a member of Junior honored at the Medina County Kiwanis awards ceremony, coordinated Leadership Medina County, president by Mike Kovack, Medina County Auditor. Photo by Russ Huston of the Diversity2nd Place Winner:Club, 3rdKey Place Winner:Club, Ivy Ramey Mark Ziebro Spanish Club, and an AP Scholar. was a recipient of the of both the Student Council President’s Volunteer and National Honor He helped found the Professionals Service Award. He will be Society. Along with being of Tomorrow Club at his high attending the University senior class vice president, school and is active in "The Beat" of Cincinnati this fall for she is also yearbook video club. He is also a three- pre-med with the goal of editor, a peer leader and a year varsity soccer player and was going on to medical school. Hornet Mentor. She plans 6th Place Winner: captain of the team his seniorAlyssa Parsonsyear. to major in economics Srivastava was selected as Tecco attended Highland and international relations a Hugh O’Brien Leadership High School where she is and minor in Chinese. Scholar as a sophomore and a member, and president, Continue story on page 3. Nine Students Recognized for Memorial Day Essays Mike Kovack, Medina County Auditor, recently honored nine local sixth, seventh and eighth graders for their excellent Memorial Day essays at a ceremony in the Medina County Administration Building. (L-R) Mike Kovack, Rex Boyer, Josh Cogar, Laney Corell, Yuliza Grace, Shannon Boyle, Mary Watson, Nathan Gillin, Kotaro Kojima, Kei Kojima The Auditor’s Ledger Pg. 2 On Time. On Target. No Exceptions … with Panther Premium Logistics Panther Premium Logistics, one of the times, and their on-time performance best-known providers of premium logistics surpasses 98.5%. Panther also has offices services, was founded in Medina County in Chicago, Atlanta,Kansas City, Miami and continues to operate in its newest and recently expanded to Loredo Texas. facility in Sharon Township at 84 Medina Road. A grand opening was held April 22. Honored in 2014 as one of the 99 Great Workplaces for Top Talent in Northeast Ohio, “It was important for us to stay in Medina Panther offers its employees an opportunity County where we’ve been since our founding to give back to the community through its in 1992,” said R. Louis Schneeberger, charitable activities with Red Cross blood president and chief executive officer. Panther drives, Salvation Army food drive and Angel had been operating out of two buildings in Tree program and the ALS Ice Bucket Seville, but now the 375 employees are under Challenge. The company is best known for one roof in their new 50,000 square foot hitting the road to raise funds for Toys for site. The building also has a 9,000 square Tots, bringing in over $75,000 in cash and foot service and installation bay to detail toy donations. Take a peek at the company’s and equip new trucks with satellite units. Facebook pictures and you’ll see Panther employees participating in Halloween Panther offers door-to-door expedited, less- costume contests, CEO Lou’s Luau and than-truckload and truckload services as well a 1990’s Dress Up Contest to celebrate as air and cargo services. Specializations the era in which Panther was founded. include time-sensitive, “white glove” and government secret-clearance deliveries. It’s nice to know that our corporate neighbor, Panther Premium Logistics, not The company, formerly known as Panther only provides benefits to its customers and Expedited Services, was bought in June Medina County, but also encourages an 2012 by the publicly traded ArcBest Corp. atmosphere of teamwork with its workers. With their roots based in expedited shipping, they remain obsessive about on-time delivery. In fact, they measure service within 15 minutes of promised pick-up and delivery Pg. 3 The Auditor’s Ledger Srivastava and Tecco named Students of the Year-Continued Black River High School − Logan Goff and Anna-Marie Stiver; She has been a scholar athlete for all Auditor Mike Kovack is the coordinator Brunswick High School − Rohan four years of high school. She plays of the program and all juniors and Srivastava and Megan Lear; softball and has been on the varsity seniors are eligible for the award. Buckeye High School − Keegan volleyball team for the past three years. Gallagher and Elizabeth Kisiday; Cloverleaf High School − Andrew Tecco qualified for the Student The Student of the Year Award is Jarrett and Janelle Jordan; of the Year by being named different from other awards in that Highland High School − Benjamin Highland High School's student the winners are picked by their peers Hauser and Nicole Tecco; of the month in December. instead of teachers, administrators, parents, or other judges. The two Medina County Career Center − The Kiwanis Student of the Month winners of the year are chosen Thomas Matheis and Program was started in 1973 and from the top students of the month. Deanna Drockton; recognizes students from the eight Medina High School − Thomas high schools in Medina County on The following are the students of Milam and Kira Palmer; a monthly basis. Medina County the year at their respective schools: Wadsworth High School − Robert Krueger and Sonia Potter. Summer Activities with Children Sometimes it is hard to find something for kids There is a $50 charge for to do during summer break that doesn’t involve these classes which take place social media, video games or tv. Try something July 21-23 from 10 to noon. different this summer There are many local Classes are located at The attractions right here in Medina County that are Medina County District Library. bound to interest even the pickiest of children. The Lester Rail Trail provides train rides for both children and Take the kids to Buckin’ Ohio which is a adults around their miniature family-owned and operated bucking bull railroad and station house. All aboard on July 25 from 4-8 pm, and ranch. They have everything from pro bull again on September 19 from 12:30- 4:30 pm. For more details, visit www.medinacountyparks. The Medina County Arts Council is giving students an opportunity to explore hands-on craft working with mixed media and creating unique and creative projects. Celebrate the Medina County Fair and Enter Auditor Kovack’s Coloring Contest Calling all kids ages 10 and under! Auditor Mike Kovack is pleased to announce his first ever coloring contest for children, celebrating the Medina County Fair. Show your creativity and you may be a winner. Celebrate the Medina County Fair! Age Categories: Under 6 and 6 -10 years old riding to barrel racing to mutton bustin! Prizes: In both Age Categories They have wagon rides, a boot scramble 1st Place: $25, 2nd Place: $10, 3rd Place: $5 and live authentic cowboy entertainment. How to Enter: Download the coloring flyer/entry The next shows are July 18, August 22 form at www.medinacountyauditor.org. Or pick up the coloring flyer/entry form at the and September 19. Visit their website Medina County Auditor’s booth in the Community https://Buckingohio.com for more details. Center at the fairgrounds during the fair. Send your completed flyer/entry form to Mike Kovack, The Medina County Park District has some Medina County Auditor, 144 N. Broadway St., pretty amazing parks that you should visit. Room 306, Medina, OH 44256 Or drop off your entry at the Auditor’s booth at the fair. They have different park activities Deadline: Wed., August 5. Winners will be specific to each park, geocaching, contacted and presented with awards at the end scout programs, photo clubs and more. Enter Auditor Kovack’s Coloring Contest of fair week. Age Categories: Under 6 and 6 to 10 Deadline: Wed., August 5 More Details on Back The Auditor’s Ledger Pg. 4 4-H Isn’t Just Cows and Cooking AARP 4-H isn’t just cows and cooking – it’s people, according to a saying on Tax Open House the wall of Morgan Domokos’ office. Domoko is Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development for the Medina County OSU Extension office. “I believe that 4-H changes lives,” said Domoko, who came into the position in December. “The program can provide experiences to young people that they have not had in their everyday lives.” Domoko comes to her position from a long background of 4-H in her life. As a kid, she was a 4-H member in Portage County; she was in collegiate 4-H at her alma mater, The Ohio State University, and she worked at the state 4-H office. A 2003 graduate of OSU in Agricultural Education, Domoko says this job is what she has always wanted. Left to Right: John Morris, District Coordinator, Leonard Timpone, Councilor and Dan Shumaker, Local Coordinator The AARP Tax Aide Program ended its season in April after assisting taxpayers with 550 tax returns. Volunteers worked out of the Medina County Auditor’s office and Balcony Room B in the Medina County Administration Building. Look for the program to start again in February 2016.