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Medina County Historical Society
The Medina County Historical Society maintains a museum in the 1886 John Smart House. This is a fourteen room, Queen Anne style home located just two blocks from Medina’s historic town square. The first floor of the museum is a living museum comprised of two parlors, a library, dining room and kitchen all decorated in the Victorian style. Each room is open and includes other special displays on Medina County history.
The second floor includes a Victorian bedroom and child’s room and a large exhibit area which features displays of business, medicine, transportation and military contributions of Medina County. There is also a life-sized photo mural of the Giants of Seville, a local couple who measured over seven feet tall in the late nineteenth century and were both employed by the Barnum Bailey Circus, along with some of their personal belongings.
The basement includes an extensive collection of Indian artifacts. A second room in the basement features primitives from the pioneer period of Medina County history.
The John Smart House is located one block north and one block west of Medina’s square at the corner of Friendship and Elmwood Street (206 N. Elmwood). There is parking behind the museum.
The museum is open on Tuesday from 9am to 5pm March to December. There are also open houses on the first Sunday of the month from 1pm to 4pm. Tours may also be arranged by appointment by calling 330.722.1341. There is a $2.00 fee per person for bus tours with a complimentary pass to bus drivers and tour guides.
New Meeting Space Available
Looking for a unique small meeting space? We have a new facility which would be great for a board retreat, small meetings, a family gathering such as a reunion or picnic, a baby or wedding shower or a retirement or office party. The space is available through the Medina County Park District. The new facility is Krabill Shelter on Ballash Road on the west side of Chippewa Lake. It is enclosed with heat, air and indoor restrooms and a capacity of 48 people. It also has a full kitchen with a refrigerator/freezer, sink, stove, dishwasher and a microwave. There are 48 chairs and 8 tables. It is handicap accessible with a paved parking lot. There is a gas fireplace and a view of Chippewa Lake to enjoy.
The Park District’s office phone number is 330.722.9364. Call for reservations or information.
Main Street Medina
Main Street Medina is looking forward in 2010 to celebrate its third year of leading the effort for preservation, economic sustainability, and continued evolution of the Historic District as the heart of the community. Over 100 local businesses and residents have become members to support the program. Some of their accomplishments for 2009 are working with the Medina Ice Festival in February, hosting the 2009 Chalk Art Fest, two Ladies Nights Out, a business open house, sidewalk sale, World Tour of Music Concerts Series, the 25th Annual Candlelight Walk and the first International Fest. The organization has purchased international flags and holiday flags to enhance the Square during the festival and holidays.
Main Street Medina has been working closely with the City of Medina emphasizing the need for continued investment in the Historic District, signage, decorations, and beautification projects. They are also working with the City to retain the retail base of the district as well as attracting new businesses. In 2009, seven new businesses opened in the Historic District thanks to the partnership between Main Street Medina and the City of Medina.
Main Street Medina needs your support and is always looking for new members and individuals or groups to assist with programs and events. Call Matt at 330.952.0910 if you are interested in membership or volunteering or send an email to info@mainstreetmedina.com. Visit their website (www.mainstreetmedina.com) or Main Street Medina on facebook to see what’s going on in the historic district.
Two programs Main Street is involved in is coming up in February are the Medina Ice Festival, Feb 12-15, 2010, and the World Tour of Music Concert Series, February 6, 2010, featuring the University of Akron Steel Drum Band.
Caribbean Island Extravaganza
Main Street Medina’s World Tour of Music will host the spectacular University of Akron Steel Drum Band. If you missed their concert last year, now is your chance to hear the great and enthusiastic music of the band. The concert will be Saturday, February 6, 2010 at Broadway Hall, 144 N. Broadway Street in Medina. Curtain will be at 8pm. The University of Akron Steel Drum Band under the direction of Dr. Larry Snider and Matt Dudak returns for an evening of high energy Caribbean rhythms. You will be dancing in the aisles with this Grammy nominated band as this charismatic group brings you the joyous music of Trinidad and Tobago. Delighting audiences of all ages, this is a concert you will not want to miss.
Tickets can be purchased by calling 330.952.0910. Broadway Hall is fully accessible and contains ADA seating space. Doors will open 30 minutes prior to curtain. Curtain is at 8pm. All seating is general admission.
Medina County Events
December
20 Medina Flea Market, Community Center at the Fairgrounds, Medina, 6am-3pm, admission, 330.948.4300.
24 Christmas Eve Brunch, Mapleside Farms, Brunswick, call 330.225.5577 for reservations.
29-30 Wintertime at Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Environmental Center, 10am-Noon or 1-3pm, ages 7-12, call 330.722.9364 to register.
29-30 Welcome Winter, Wolf Creek Environmental Center, 10-11am or 1-2pm, ages 3-6, call 330.722.9364 to register.
31 Kid’s New Year’s Eve Bash, Mapleside Farms, Brunswick, call 330.225.5577 for reservations.
New Year’s Eve Grande Buffet, Mapleside Farms, Brunswick, call 330.225.5577 for reservations.
New Year’s Eve Party, All Fired Up, Medina, 10am-5pm, 330.723.1112.
First Night Brunswick, Brunswick Recreation Center, 8pm-12:30am, call 330.273.8000 for details.
New Year’s Eve Hike, Hinckley Lake Boathouse, Hinckley Reservation, 6-8:30pm, 440.526.1012.
January
1 A Bi-Cycling Dandy Excuse for Getting Hibernated in January, Public Square, Medina, registration at 12noon, 330.725.0441.
2 Hiking for the Health of It, Ira Trailhead, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, 9-11am ages 10+, 330.722.9364.
7 Strollering, Nature Center, Brunswick, 10am, bring stroller or baby backpack and explore nature with your toddler, 330.273.8000.
8,9 German Nights, Mapleside Farms, 294 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, call 330.225.5577 for reservations.
9 Nature Cinema: Bears, Wolf Creek Environmental Center, Ridge Road, 2pm, 330.722.9364.
10 Introduction to Digital Photographic Editing, Wolf Creek Environmental Center, Ridge Road, 1-4pm, ages 16+, fee, call 330.722.9364 to register.
11 Snowy Fun, Lodi Library, 11am, ages 3+, call 330.948.1885 to register.
12 Creative Concoctions for Preschoolers, Wolf Creek Environmental Center, Ridge Road, 10am or 1pm, call 330.722.9364 to register.
13 Nature Through the Seasons, Wolf Creek Environmental Center, Ridge Road, 10am, 330.722.9364.
14 Environmental Speaker Series: Far, East and Light: Reflections of 23,000+ Miles, Wolf Creek Environmental Center, Ridge Road, 7pm, ages 10+, 330.722.9364.
16 The Nature Club: Woodpeckers in Winter, Wolf Creek Environmental Center, Ridge Road, 1pm, ages 7-12, call 330.722.9364 to register.
Nature Photography Seminar, 1-3pm, ages 16+, call 330.558.6835 to reserve your spot.
16-17 Medina Gun Show, Community Center at the Fairgrounds, Medina, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 9am-3pm, admission, 330.948.4400.
17 Nibblers and Diggers, Wolf Creek Environmental Center, Ridge Road, 2pm, 330.722.9364.
Natural Discoveries Hiking Series: White-Tailed Deer in Ohio, Hidden Hollow Camp, County Road 69, 3pm, ages 7+, 330.722.9364.
18 In the Spirit of Martin Luther King, Jr., Brunswick Library, 1pm, ages 8+, call 330.273.4150 to register.
Commissioners’ Charity Ball
Join the fun at the Commissioners’ Charity Ball on January 16, 2010 at Weymouth Grand Ballroom and help those in need. Proceeds from the event will be given to five deserving local charities chosen by the Medina County Commissioners. They are: The Children’s Advocacy Center of Medina County, Medina Creative Housing, The American Red Cross of Medina County, Project: LEARN and The Society for Handicapped Citizens of Medina County. You and your company can be a sponsor of this event at any of these levels: $250 Snowflake, $500 Silver, $750 Diamond, $1,000 Crystal and $1,500 Platinum. The festivities begin with a social hour at 6pm, followed by a sit-down dinner at 7pm with dancing to the Gene Fiocca Band throughout the evening. Tickets are $50 per person and black tie is optional. Everyone is welcome. For more information call Pam Vereb at the Commissioners’ office, 330.722.9210 or email at pvereb@medinaco.org or visit the Commissioners’ website at www.co.medina.oh.us.
Medina County Trivia Contest
Send your answer for the question below to MCCVB, 32 Public Square, Medina, OH 44256 or email your answer to info@visitmedinacounty.com. All winning answers will be put into a drawing. The winner will get a Medina County sweatshirt. Answers must be received by January 12, 2010.
Question: This Township had a village called Hart & Mather. Which Medina County Township is this?
Recipes
Frozen Fruit Smoothies
1 frozen banana, peeled and sliced
2 cups frozen strawberries, raspberries or cherries
1 cup milk
1/2 cup plain or vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
2 to 3 tablespoons honey or to taste
Put all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve.
For non-dairy smoothies: substitute 1 cup rice milk for the milk and yogurt or use soy yogurt or milk instead of dairy.
Recipe courtesy of www.foodnetwork.com
Chili Con Queso Bites
4 eggs
1/2 cup Pace picante sauce
1/4 cup flour
2 teaspoons chili powder
6 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 green onion, chopped (about 2 tablespoons)
Heat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly grease 24 (3 inch) muffin-pan cups. Beat eggs, picante sauce, flour and chili powder in medium bowl with a fork or whisk. Stir in the cheese and onion. Spoon about 1 tablespoon cheese mixture into each muffin-pan cup. Bake for 10 minutes or until the bites are golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature with additional picante sauce.
Recipe courtesy of www.pacefood.com
Pizza on a Stick
1 13.8 ounce package refrigerated pizza dough
Flour, for dusting
1 cup marinara sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
3/4 cup chopped pepperoni, black olives and/or mushrooms
Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
2 cloves garlic, minced
Pinch of dried oregano
Pinch of red pepper flakes
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Roll out the pizza dough on lightly floured surface into a 12 by 16 inch rectangle. Cut into 6 by 8 inch quarters, then cut each quarter in half diagonally to make 8 triangles.
Brush each triangle of dough with marinara sauce, leaving a 1/2 inch border all around; sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan (reserve some of the sauce and cheese for topping). Layer a few pieces of pepperoni, olives and/or mushrooms over the cheese, reserving a few pieces for topping. Slightly fold in the two far corners, then roll up the dough from the long side, like a burrito, until the filling is fully enclosed in a tube, pressing gently to seal.
Carefully insert a popsicle stick or wooden skewer into the center of each pizza roll and arrange on the prepared baking sheets. Brush the rolls with olive oil and more marinara sauce; sprinkle with garlic, oregano and red pepper flakes. Press any extra filling ingredients onto the rolls. Sprinkle with more mozzarella and parmesan. Bake until golden, about 20 minutes.
Recipe courtesy Food Network Magazine
Kielbasa & Sauerkraut Skillet
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup pepper, chopped
1 large apple, peeled, cored and grated
2 tablespoons brown sugar
10-12 small red-skin potatoes, chopped and par-boiled
1 1/2 cups sauerkraut, drained well
1 pound kielbasa, cut into small pieces
Melt butter in large skillet and add onion and pepper cook until tender. Add grated apple, brown sugar, potatoes and sauerkraut. Mix well. Place kielbasa pieces over top. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 30 minutes or heated through.
Recipe courtesy of Diane Kiser
Pork and Sauerkraut
2 pounds pork
1 can sauerkraut
1 pint sour cream
2 onions, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon butter
Saute onions in butter, add paprika (to your taste). Fry meat until tender; add water. Wash sauerkraut and add to meat. Add sour cream (to your taste) and heat until warmed.
Recipe courtesy of Diane Kiser’s Mom, Mary
Slow Cooker Garlic Pork Roast and Sweet Potatoes
1 boneless pork loin roast (about 3 pounds)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 cups 1-inch pieces peeled dark orange sweet potatoes
1 medium onion, sliced
6 cloves garlic, peeled
1 cup chicken broth
If pork roast comes in netting or is tied, remove netting or strings. Remove fat from pork. In skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle salt and pepper over pork. Cook pork in oil about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until brown on all sides. Place sweet potatoes, onion and garlic in 4 to 5 quart slow cooker. Place pork on vegetables. Pour broth over pork. Cover, cook on low heat setting 8-10 hours.
Recipe courtesy of www.bettycrocker.com
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