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AUGUST 2019

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AUGUST 2019 PUBLISHER

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Kids + Pets AS SUMMER DRAWS TO END AND NIGHTS THAT WERE SPENT AROUND

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Hannah Predojev, Emily Shea, Warren Watkins CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Bennett's, Hannah Predojev, Warren Watkins

THE CAMPFIRE ROASTING MARSHMALLOWS BECOME ALL TOO QUICKLY REPLACED BY QUIET EVENINGS PREPARING FOR SCHOOL THE NEXT MORNING, IT'S EASY TO FEEL MELANCHOLY AS WE BID THIS SUNNY SEASON FAREWELL. While the days of sitting poolside outstretched on a lounge chair are quickly dwindling, the dawn of August brings more than a change in season.

As the squeal of brakes fill your neighborhood when the school bus makes its rounds, halting to pick up every doe-eyed child with their brand-new school attire, a change of pace begins. You launder the beach towels and return them to their shelves in the linen closet where they'll remain until next year and begin planning your errands around the school traffic patterns.

But with a new change in pace brings new routines and new opportunities. A sense of renewal fills the air. Whether you're 50 or you're 5, back-to-school season

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affects those all around the community. And because of that, we have dedicated our

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt

August issue to some of our cutest residents: kids and pets!

CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore

Within these pages, we bring you a feature about three local businesses that bring

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

you family-friendly food and fun. We've also whipped up a recipe for homemade dog

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

treats on Page 32 so you can spoil your loyal companions.

But that's just a little sneak peek. You'll have to delve deeper into our pages to read everything we have worked so tirelessly to bring you in this issue.

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Cheers to another wonderful month ahead, Medina. We hope to see you around!

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FEATURES 14 Fido-Approved Funhouse Premier Grooming and Pet Care for Your Four-Legged Family Member

18 Art, Food and … Aliens?

Fun, Family-Friendly Destinations to Visit

22 Give Your Backyard Purpose Bennett’s Has Everything You Need for Your Outdoor Space

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32 Treat Your Pet Dogs Will Go Nuts for These Quick and Easy Snacks

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Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Our Town

22 Locally Owned 28 Lifestyle Calendar 32 DIY

GOOD TIMES

Medina County Lifestyle Mixer On Thursday, May 24, Medina County Lifestyle hosted a mixer event at one of Modern Home Concepts' beautiful model homes. We had such a great time with our clients, friends and members of the community.Â

Hope Recovery Community's Ride 4 Recovery On June 22, Hope Recovery Community hosted the Ride 4 Recovery event. More than 250 people, including more than 100 riders who rode 100 miles. The ride started at Heartland Community Church and ended at Cornerstone Chapel, where the Recovery Festival took place. The festival included community resource tables and more than 60 different organizations. The event raised more than $12,000.

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"IN THE STYLE OF MASTERS" ART SHOW

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER FAIR

The Medina County District Library is currently

Come out to the Medina Library on Aug. 24 to

holding its "In the Style of Masters" Art Show at

learn about ways you can make a difference with

the Medina Library B. Smith Gallery. The show

local community organizations at the Community

began on July 29, and artwork will remain on exhibit

Volunteer Fair. The fair will be held from 11 a.m.–1

until Aug. 25. It features paintings in a variety of

p.m. and will offer the opportunity for all attend-

mediums, all created by The Clever Artisans.

ees to meet local agencies looking for volunteers.

50TH ANNIVERSARY OF WOODSTOCK This year marks the 50th anniversary of Woodstock, a new New York music festival that has become a cultural touchstone over the decades. To celebrate the festival's anniversary, the Medina County District Library invites you

It's the perfect place to build connections, learn about becoming involved with local agencies and build new skills while making friends.

WADSWORTH CREATES NEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR POSITION

to the Brunswick Library anytime between 1–3

In May, the city of Wadsworth appointed Jim

p.m. on Monday, Aug. 12, where they will be

Gray to the newly created position of economic

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Gazette, Jim most recently served as director of marketing, business development and legislative affairs for ORA Consulting Engineers. He's also served as the executive director of the EnidGarfield (Oklahoma) Development Alliance as well as the executive director for the Fayetteville-Lincoln County (Tennessee) Industrial Development Board.

MEDINA RELAY FOR LIFE RAISES MORE THAN $70,000 Members of the community, cancer survivors and caregivers gathered at the Medina County Fairgrounds for the Medina Relay for Life June 8.

The large attendance and outpouring of support resulted in more than $72,000 in donations for the American Cancer Society. The event featured an

YOU CAN'T RAIN ON THEIR PARADE

opening ceremony, an honorary first lap for cancer

Even rain couldn't stop the beautiful music

survivors and caregivers, 24 hours of walking the

provided by Hip to That, a Cleveland-based jazz

track at the Fairgrounds, games and family-friendly

quartet, at Ohio Regional Music Arts and Cultural

activities, entertainment and a dance party.

Outreach's Jazz Under the Stars June 1. Although

LOCAL CHURCH RECEIVES HISTORICAL MARKER

the jazz wasn't technically under the stars, the group played for a the polite crowd at the United Church of Christ, Congregational.

According to The Medina Gazette, the Medina United Church of Christ, Congregational, has received a historical marker for being the first congregational church in Medina. The Gazette reported in June: "The process of getting the marker began two years ago. The Medina County Historical

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Their services include dog and cat boarding, grooming, daycare and even special needs pet support.

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How to Prepare Your Pet for Grooming

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ALIEN VACATION MINI GOLF I think ET would most definitely feel at home in this golf course.

Alien Vacation Mini Golf, Northeast Ohio’s premier 3D mini golf experience, is conveniently located right beside Castle Noel, the Christmas attraction that opened in November 2013. Alien Vacation opened just a few months later in April 2013 and is owned by Dana and Mark Klaus.

It offers an indoor 3D virtual experience, complete with 19 holes, an aquarium and a snack bar that serves beer and wine.

Voted the “Best Mini Golf in OH” by MSN, the business hosts team-building events and more and includes handicap accommodations.

Alien Vacation is located at 260 S. Court St. It is open Sunday from noon to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday from noon to 8 p.m., Friday from noon until 9 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The cost to play is $11 per person for those age 4 and up, with children ages 3 and under free.

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ALL FIRED UP!

In the studio, one creates art to last a lifetime.

Amanda Cook Hudak, the owner and manager of All Fired Up!, opened her shop in October 1999. All Fired Up! is an immersive art and pottery studio that gives people of all ages the opportunity to express themselves in a creative and care-free outlet.

With a degree in art therapy, Amanda’s love for throwing pottery expanded into wanting to help others find the joy and fulfillment that art ultimately brought her.

“Not only are you making a memory and having fun when you come in here, but you have that keepsake afterward,” Amanda says.

The establishment hosts a variety of hands-on activities, including art camps and more. All materials are provided, and custom orders are available.

Regarding adult parties, there are numerous ways one can receive a discount, depending on how many people participate. Prices range from $6 to $60, depending on what one is interested in. Walk-ins and reservations are available as well.

All Fired Up! is located at 233 S. Court St. They are open Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 1–5 p.m. For more information, visit their Facebook, Instagram or call 330.723.1112.

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ART, FOOD AND … ALIENS?

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Popcorn: not only is it extremely versatile, but one can truly embrace their “kid in a candy store” persona enjoying it.

Lorene Hocevar, the owner of Something’s Popping, a popcorn shop with an array of innovative flavors, opened in Medina in November 2014. The facility also hosts a variety of events and has a wide selection of candy, chocolates and gift-wrapping baskets available.

The Hocevar family loves to indulge in the buttery movie theater snack daily; from there, Lorene became inspired to

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Giving back to the city is something Lorene is passionate about. From helping schools and more, she loves to see how happy her popcorn makes not only customers but community members as well.

Some of the most popular flavors include dill pickle and hot wing.

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GI V E YOU R BACK YA R D PURPOSE BENNETT'S HAS EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE

ON A BEAUTIFUL SUNNY AFTERNOON, I HAD THE PLEASURE OF SITTING DOWN WITH STEVE AND JULIE BENNETT, OWNERS OF BENNETT'S ON MEDINA ROAD, TO DISCUSS THE SECRET TO THEIR SUCCESS AND THEIR LONGEVITY IN THE BUSINESS. Bennett's has been in the backyard furniture and playset business for more than 20 years, offering the area's premier selection of outdoor poly and wooden furniture, barns, basketball goals, playsets and much more.

As we sit on a beautiful patio set outside, Steve points to a piece of their top-of-the-line poly outdoor furniture.

"It doesn't get any better than this. We carry three of the best outdoor furniture manufactures in the business: Berlin Gardens, Wildridge and Comfort Time. All the material has a UV protector in the colorant, so you don't have to worry about the color fading, and there is no filler in their material. This is the best poly furniture out there."

I look around and see not only a variety of patio sets to choose from but also so many quality Adirondack chairs, gliders and swings that fill the property.

When Steve talks about his own line of outdoor play sets, UltraBuilt Play Systems, which he designs and manufactures himself, his voice exudes with pride and passion.

"We are all in on these playsets," he says. "They are the heart and soul of our business because we have our hands involved in the whole process. Nobody touches it but us."

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ARTICLE WARREN WATKINS PHOTOGRAPHY WARREN WATKINS AND BENNETT'S

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Steve and his employees are the designers, engineers, manufacturers and installers of all their playsets, which are made from all-American, pressure-treated pine lumber that is kiln-dried and put through molders for a nice-looking 3/8inch radius finish. He realized this is what he had to do to set his business and his product apart when he first began working with his dad many years ago. Back then, Steve noticed the playsets his father sold and installed each had their strong points and weak points. So when he went into business for himself and started to develop his own swing sets and playsets, he focused on all the good things the different manufacturers had to offer and eliminated all the bad things.

Proof of this is demonstrated in each product he manufactures. When you walk around and try out all the different models and choices they offer for their playsets, one thing is clear: the quality and craftsmanship of his products are second-tonone. From the lumber to the hardware to the manufacturing and installation, Steve is committed to giving his customers the best backyard playset their money can buy.

During the course of my visit with the Bennetts, I noticed one major phrase continually made its way into our conversation: American-made.

"All of the swing sets, poly furniture, wooden furniture, outdoor structures, pavilions, basketball goals and barns are all American-made and, actually, mostly all Ohio-made, which is really cool. We look for businesses that are doing something right here in Ohio, and we have a lot of small business owners who will come out here and buy from us because of that. We all try to support each other when we can, and that's awesome."

Bennett's also offers American Eagle basketball goals, which are American-made with American steel.

"Not only do we offer the better product with our basketball goals, but our install is the best around. Our installers are crushing it! Nobody installs a basketball hoop like we do," he says.

The American Eagle basketball hoops come in two different models, the Pro Series and the Patriot Series, with the Pro Series hoops looking as close to a professional basketball goal as you can get.

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“ALL OF THE SWING SETS, POLY FURNITURE, WOODEN FURNITURE, OUTDOOR STRUCTURES, PAVILIONS, BASKETBALL GOALS AND BARNS ARE ALL AMERICAN-MADE AND, ACTUALLY, MOSTLY ALL OHIO-MADE, WHICH IS REALLY COOL.”

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For more information on all the products Bennett’s has to offer, visit BennettsOhio.com. Or better yet, stop in at 986 Medina Road in Medina to see for yourself what sets Bennett’s apart from the rest. While you’re there, stop inside and visit their specialty toy store, Smartickles, as well.

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DESIGNER SHOW MEDINA

is the Women's Suffrage Movement.

AUGUST

2–3

Society will hold an Open House from 1–4 p.m. at the John Smart House Museum. The theme this year

The Dress Bridal Boutique

The museum admission is free, but

Designer Show Medina features

donations are always welcome.

the

newest

wedding

dresses from Essense of Australia. All attendees will have the opportunity to talk with designers and executives

This craft festival and vintage fair

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features handmade crafts from some

MEDINA COUNTY MOVES

around 50 vendors set up to display

of the finest craftsmen in Ohio and the surrounding states. There will be

Mugrage Park

and sell their art, as well as live music,

tion behind the wedding dresses in

Come out to the Medina County

kids activities, face painting and local

the collection.

Health Department's family-friendly

food trucks.

about the fine details and inspira-

event for useful, free health informa-

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tion, educational opportunities for

MAIN STREET MEDINA FIRST FRIDAY

the opportunity to stroll through the

both children and adults, low-impact

Medina Historic District

fitness opportunities and, of course, beautiful trails at Mugrage Park.

Main Street Medina hosts an evening of fun activities, entertainment and live music, special deals and more in conjunction with the businesses in Medina's historic district. Each month, the First Friday theme is different; August's is "Bee Kind."

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Health Department's family-friendly

STARRY, STARRY NIGHTS AT LETHA HOUSE

ties for both children and adults,

event for useful, free health information,

and, of course, the opportunity to stroll through the beautiful trails at

teamed up again with the Cuyahoga

Allardale County Park.

JAZZ UNDER THE STARS: TIM COYNE QUARTET

the moon up close using telescopes.

All ages are welcome, and no registration is required.

concert series. The quartet has been performing original jazz and

17 12TH ANNUAL PIG ROAST Buffalo Creek Retreat

The Free Clinic of Medina County will

Join the Tim Coyne Quartet for an

its Jazz Under the Stars summer

opportunities

The Medina County Parks District has

see deep‑sky objects, planets and

and Cultural Outreach continues

fitness

opportuni-

Letha House Park West

people of all ages the opportunity to

ble jazz as Ohio Regional Music Arts

educational

low-impact

Astronomical Association to provide

evening of modern and accessi-

MEDINA COUNTY MOVES Come out to the Medina County

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14 Allardale County Park

On the first Friday of every month,

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hold its annual Pig Roast at Buffalo

A-MINUS: POSITIVE HIP-HOP WITH AMEER WILLIAMSON

ages 4–12; children ages 3 and under

Creek Retreat from 4–8 p.m. Tickets are $45 per adult and $15 per child are free. Each ticket includes barbecue, refreshments and the option to

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classic standards in all styles around

The Ohio Regional Music Arts and

Northeast Ohio for more than 20

Cultural

years. Bring your lawn chairs, blan-

Wadsworth

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cert series with A-Minus (Ameer

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participate in silent and live auctions.

its con-

Williamson). This concert and work-

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AN AFFAIR ON THE SQUARE CRAFT FESTIVAL & VINTAGE FAIR Medina Public Square

an authorized bridal salon that will showcase

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shop focuses on how hip-hop music

OPEN HOUSE

changes the negative mindset of today’s youth and sheds a positive

17–24 HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ART SHOW Highland Library

light on the culture versus what the

The Highland High School Alumni

Medina County Historical Society

media portrays. Visit ORMACO.org

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JAZZ UNDER THE STARS: AKIN FOR JAZZ

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

The United Church of Christ

This free concert is a tribute to one

The Ohio Regional Music Arts and

of America’s foremost talents, Neil

Cultural Outreach will close out its

Diamond. The 11-piece band will per-

summer Jazz Under the Stars con-

form a true replication of a live Neil

Kathryn’s Craft Closet

cert series with a memorable perfor-

Diamond concert. All concession

Celebrate the remainder of the camp-

mance by Akin for Jazz, featuring Tim

sale proceeds benefit Free Clinic

ing season by coming to this class to

Akin on bass, Mark Gonder on drums

of Medina County. Bring a chair or

create your own "camper" wooden

and Dean Newton on guitar. The

blanket, and view the conceptual

sign. Registration is $25.

ensemble will play a wide selection

designs on display for The Palmary,

of jazz from the '20s through the '60s.

the community's upcoming indepen-

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dent living expansion.

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MEDINA FEST 2019

FIFTH ANNUAL MEDINA COUNTY SENIOR WALK

County District Library's Summer Art Shows. Visit MCDL.Info/Art for

more information.

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The Buckin' Ohio Pro Bull Riding Series

Medina Public Square

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will feature an evening of professional

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annual Medina Fest and a day of

Medina's annual Senior Walk is

tin', country music, great food and

family-friendly activities, live enter-

brought to you by Dave Wadsworth,

fun for the whole family. Gates open

tainment, delicious food and ven-

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at 4 p.m., and the bull riding begins

dors and even a performance from

and Love INC of Medina County.

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the Medina High School marching

Festivities start at 10 a.m., and the

to purchase your tickets.

bees. Admission is free.

walk kicks off at 11:30 a.m. The event

Medina Public Square

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DIY

DOGS WILL GO NUTS FOR THESE QUICK + EASY SNACKS

TREAT YOUR PET MAN’S BEST FRIEND DESERVES MAN’S BEST FOOD. Dogs will go nuts for these quick and easy peanut butter and oat treats.

With just a few ingredients and a little bit of time, you’ll be well on your way to getting your dog to do anything you ask. And, if you get hungry, you can even sneak one for yourself—just don’t let your pup see!

Peanut Butter + Oats INGREDIENTS + 1 cup old-fashioned oats + 1/2 cup flour + 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter + 1 egg

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat your oven to 300 F.

+ IMPORTANT Be sure the peanut butter you use

does not contain xylitol—the artificial sweetener can be fatal to dogs.

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2. In a large mixing bowl, mix together oats, flour, peanut butter and egg until combined.

3. Roll your dough out on a flat surface to about 1/2-inch thickness.

4. Cut out your dog’s favorite shapes with cookie cutters.

5. Place your treats onto a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.

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