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LIFESTYLE LETTER

DECEMBER 2019 PUBLISHER

Joe Violi | joe.violi@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Emily Shea | emily.shea@lifestylepubs.com PUBLICATION DIRECTOR

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A New Decade Approaches TENDER EMBRACES, HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS, A FEW INCHES OF SNOW—

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DECEMBER ALWAYS BARES THE MOST PRECIOUS GIFTS. As the final month

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of each year, it holds the most sacred and selfless duty of all months—to give

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while letting go. We image the month of December is to us as a mother is to her children. A mother pours her heart and soul into her children from the very moment they arrive, teaching them the fundamentals of life. And when they grow old enough, she must let them go into adulthood. Similarly, December bestows upon us the gift of time— time to slow down and live in the moment with our dearest loved ones. But it also bids us farewell into each new year.

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So as we prepare not only to enter a new year, but a new decade as well, slow down with us. Spend an extra 30 minutes sitting with your children by the fire and listen to the crackle of the flames as you wrap your fingers around a warm mug of tea. Cozy up

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with your friends and family for a Christmas movie or bake holiday sugar cookies with

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your grandchildren. Treat yourself to a bubble bath and a glass of wine. Whatever it

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is, try not to let this month pass without making a conscious effort to slow down and

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live in the moment. After all, this the last month in this decade! There's no going back.

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

And before we bid 2019 farewell, our last item of business is to thank you, Medina County, for your continued support. We pride ourselves in crafting a magazine that you look forward to reading each and every month.

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May your holidays and new year be filled with joy,

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Proverbs 3:5-6 Medina County Lifestyle™ is published monthly by Lifestyle Publications LLC. It is distributed via the US Postal Service to some of the Medina County areas’ most affluent neighborhoods. Articles and advertisements do not necessarily reflect Lifestyle Publications’ opinions. No portion of this magazine may be reproduced in any form without written consent. Lifestyle Publications does not assume responsibility for statements made by advertisers or editorial contributors. Information in Medina County Lifestyle™ is gathered from sources considered to be reliable, but the accuracy of all information cannot be guaranteed.

INSIDE THE ISSUE DECEMBER 2019 FEATURES 16 Faith, Family and Community Meet Local Life Insurance Provider and Johnson & Associates Insurance Agency Owner Mark Johnson

20 Your Holiday Gift Guide Three Local Shops That Have Presents Your Family and Friends Will Love

26 Age at Your Own Pace Western Reserve Masonic Community Doesn’t Stand For Society’s Aging Norms

28 Trivs for the Holidays Dine In-House or Create

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Third Annual Heroes for Hospice Charity Clays Outing The Third Annual Heroes for Hospice Charity Event took place Sept. 10 at Hill N’ Dale Club. The day was filled with fun, clay shooting, prizes, full hearts and great food. Through community sponsors, donations and event participation, they surpassed their goal of $15,000, donating $20,000 to Hospice of Medina.

1. Catherine Rohr, Provider Relations Manager at Hospice of the Western Reserve | 2. Team Fiorilli | 3. JT’s BBQ Food Truck Donated Lunch for all Volunteers and Participants | 4. Mike Sherrill, Brian Jankowski, Mark Schnieders and Sean Getty won some great raffle prizes. | 5. Carmen Fiorilli Sr. with son and owner of Fiorilli Construction, Carmen Fiorilli, along with Scott Maloney and Charlie Filisko | 6. Julie Kitchen and Carolyn Aquino | 7. Fiorilli Construction Team | 8. Mitzi Kerr, Hospice of Medina Board Member and past Executive Director 8

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MEDINA COUNTY SHOW BIZ PRESENTS A CHRISTMAS STORY The Medina County Show Biz will present the timeless, A Christmas Story musical, this Dec. 6-8 and 13-15 at the Haddad Theater, 144 N. Broadway, Medina. Friday and Saturday night shows will begin at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday shows will begin at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for seniors and students. Visit MedinaShowBiz.org to learn more or to purchase tickets.

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UYAHOGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE’S BRUNSWICK UNIVERSITY CENTER IS WELCOMING THREE NEW PROGRAMS TO ITS OFFERINGS. Classes in medical coding, dispatch training and the

Cleveland Codes program will start in January.

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lum and is designed to prepare individuals to take the

can test for four Microsoft certifications.

Certified Professional Coder exam.

All three programs are now accepting students.

After successfully passing the CPC exam, students

Located next to Brunswick High School and the recre-

are given the option to use Practicodes, which replicates

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real-life coding scenarios. By completing Practicodes,

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students earn one year of experience toward the removal of their apprentice “A” designation.

Students can complete their transferrable associate degree by attending day or evening classes. Program

The medical coding program prepares students to enter

offerings also include college coursework for high school

the workforce as certified professional coders in hospitals

students (College Credit Plus), workforce training in the

and clinics, insurance agencies, law firms and government

manufacturing trades, and career and professional devel-

agencies. According to AAPC, the average salary in 2018

opment classes in finance, ISO, leadership, project man-

for Ohio was $51,359 per year. The field has a projected 20

agement and Lean Six Sigma.

percent growth in health care information jobs. Evening classes begin at Brunswick University Center Jan. 21, 2020.

In addition, Franklin University and Tiffin University courses are located on-site. These local partnerships allow students to move seamlessly from community col-

The dispatch training program (Tri-C.edu/Dispatch) is

lege classes into four-year university coursework while

a 12-week, 192-hour program that combines classroom and

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and multiple simulated calls with scenarios in law, fire and

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can be made with university representatives during their

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FAITH, FAMILY AND COMMUNI T Y I began my career with Allstate in 1982 as an agent

MEET LOCAL LIFE INSURANCE PROVIDER AND JOHNSON & ASSOCIATES INSURANCE AGENCY OWNER MARK JOHNSON

in the old Sears Surplus Store in Medina. I took great pride in being able to meet the insurance needs of my customers. I was promoted to sales manager in 1985 and was able to take my experience as an agent to counsel and support other agency owners. It was always my desire to someday return to the agency force and to build a family agency. In 2017 an opportunity became available for me to purchase an agency in Akron. I retired from my

FAITH, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ARE THREE

sales leader position and began my current path as

VERY IMPORTANT THINGS TO ME. While growing

Johnson & Associates Insurance Agency in April of

up in Brunswick, I was very close to my three broth-

2017. My wife and I are the Agency Principals and we

ers and sister. We did everything together–from fam-

are fortunate to have three of our five daughters and

ily dinners to drive-in movies, to the many sporting

our son-in-law working with us.

events we were involved in and attending Brunswick

It has been a very rewarding experience for all of us.

United Methodist Church on Sundays. Sports were

Being an agency owner gives us the chance to have

very important to me and representing my school

a family business for many more years to come. We

in competitions, whether it was football, wrestling,

are hoping to open a second agency in Medina soon.

baseball or track, gave me great joy.

industry, life insurance has been one of the most

being inducted into the Brunswick High School

important coverages I’ve had the privilege to pro-

Hall of Fame. I always felt so much pride to repre-

vide for my clients and my family. It has been so

sent my school and compete with my teammates.

rewarding to be able to assist in providing peace of

After graduating from college, my wife Deanna and

mind to families, to know that if someone dies unex-

I settled in Medina. We took the examples of what

pectedly, families are able to handle the financial

family life should look like from our parents and

burdens that come with that tragedy.

used them as a guide for our family.

ARTICLE MARK JOHNSON

Over the many years working in the insurance

One of the highlights of my sporting career was

I’ve experienced this feeling personally as well,

We attend Medina United Methodist Church,

having lost my son-in-law to a tragic workplace acci-

where Deanna sang in the choir and I taught

dent. Without life insurance, my daughter and her

Sunday school. We were also active with many

three boys couldn’t have stayed in their home. Losing

mission trips with the children of the church as

a loved one is never something you want to experi-

well. Having five daughters kept us very busy,

ence, but being able to remove some of the financial

but brought us great joy. Following in my father’s

burdens that may come with that loss is something

footsteps, I became involved in coaching them in

I’m proud to be able to do.

sports. Being involved with our children, whether

If you’re looking for an agency that values family

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and puts families first in all we do. Give us a call and

school events, and being able to live in a wonderful

we’ll be blessed to work with you. We truly believe

community like Medina was so rewarding for us.

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ARTICLE MELISSA MALONE, MICHAEL MACHI, ELIZABETH MCCOMSEY, EMILY SHEA

YOUR HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE THREE LOCAL SHOPS THAT HAVE PRESENTS YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS WILL LOVE

THERE IS SOMETHING SO ENTHRALLING ABOUT THIS MAGICAL TIME OF YEAR. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa, it really is a season of giving. And what better way to rejoice in this cheerful time of year, than by visiting some of Medina County’s great boutiques for your gifts. These three boutiques offer everything you need this holiday season, with a bonus – you’re supporting local businesses and the local economy! Whether it’s the latest and greatest young adult novel, a custom sound system or a trendy vegan leather handbag, these boutiques have got you covered this holiday season.

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fun fact According to the National Retail Federation, 20 to 40 percent of yearly sales for small and mid-sized retailers take place within the last two months of the year.

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As a 5-year-old girl, Elizabeth McComsey can remember running around below her dad, collecting the baby trees that he threw down as he cleaned out the gutters of our house. She told him that she was going to save them, sell them and use the money to help save the earth’s rainforests. That plan never quite came to fruition, but after living in Costa Rica as an exchange student 15 years later, the importance of helping our natural world once again came into the forefront of her mind. I.D.E.A. (Inspired Designs by Elizabeth Anne) was born in 2010 with a small inheritance from Elizabeth's grandmother.

"My mom told me that she always wanted me to follow my dreams, so I did," says Elizabeth. Initially, she made all of the

I.D.E.A. Designs by Elizabeth

jewelry in the shop by herself using natural ethically-sourced gemstones. She would donate a portion of her proceeds to different charities that help the environment. In the years that followed, I.D.E.A. Boutique continued to grow. She recently moved into her new location at 108 W. Washington St, where she has much more space. In addition to her own jewelry, she now offers a huge selection of vegan handbags (a line of cork bags being her absolute favorite), natural skincare products, essential oils, beeswax food wraps, reusable straws, vegan candles and more. She also has a section of the shop dedicated to religious jewelry and Ancient Roman Glass jewelry that contains 2,000-year-old glass from the Holy Land. The boutique also has a newly renovated classroom that offers classes on everything from jewelry making, to a class on how to make elderberry syrup. Visit their website at IdeaOnlineCatalog.com for more information. The I.D.E.A Designs by Elizabeth retail space is located at 108 W. Washington Street Medina, OH 44256.

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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

(CON TI N U ED)

fun fact Psychology Today reports that people are significantly more likely to buy something that they can touch.

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Sound & Vision is the premier smart home, audio and video provider to the Northeast Ohio area. They offer state of the art showrooms in Beachwood, Cuyahoga Falls and Columbus. They specialize in custom, single platform, smart home integration along with whole-home distributed audio and video options that they design to transform your home with seamless and user-friendly systems. Sound & Vision’s systems can be as simple or as comprehensive as your imagination or needs demand. They can design anything from single rooms to a whole home; it’s a

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THE BOOKSTORE An indie bookstore with a crafty twist! The Book Store features 10,000 new books, new releases, classics and an amazing children's section. If you don't see it in-store, they can get it for you! The Book Store's mission is to inspire people to read. What we gain from reading a book is invaluable. They know how to make reading fun, inspirational and accessible to everyone. In addition, they are supporting local gifted artisans through The Handmade Marketplace. While you are enjoying a good book you can browse and shop over 100 local original handmade products. The Book Store is dedicated to giving back in order to promote literacy throughout Medina County and Northeast Ohio. They offer literacy outreach programs, educator and student discount programs, essay and poetry contests, educator programs, free books to classrooms and so much more.

Visit The Book Store online at TheBookStoreInMedina.com or check out their local retail space at 109 W. Washington St., Medina.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

WESTERN RESERVE MASONIC COMMUNITY DOESN'T STAND FOR SOCIETY'S AGING NORMS

AGE AT YOUR OWN PACE SOCIETY HAS TAUGHT US THAT AGING IS A TIME OF SLOWING DOWN. A time to sit back and relax while we enjoy the view of younger generations celebrating their youth. At the Western Reserve Masonic Community, they don’t believe in society’s norms of aging. They believe that everyone ages at their own pace. Their promise to spark new beginnings is lived through their out-ofthe-box programming, which allows community members to learn a new skill, brush up on an old one, do something they’ve never dreamt possible or become an instructor and leave a legacy through Lifelong Learning. At

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Community, you can enjoy more time to do what you want to do. Take a trip across the country or halfway around the world, while knowing everything back home is taken care of for you. Their independent living offers a maintenance-free, resort-style living option with the safety and security of knowing quality healthcare services like assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation are just a few steps away. At

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ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY TIFFANY HARDING

Visit Western Reserve Masonic Community at 4931 Nettleton Road, Medina, or online at OhioMasonicHome.org/WRMC/ to learn more, or give them a call at 330.721.3264. Also, they are expanding! Ask them about the Palmary at Western Reserve Masonic Community. December 2019 | Medina County Lifestyle

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STRAWBERRY BASIL MOJITO INGREDIENTS + 1.5 oz Captain Morgan White Rum + 1 Strawberry Sliced + 3 Basil Leaves + 3 Mint Leaves + 1 Ounce Soda Water + 1 Ounce Ginger Ale + Splash of Simple Syrup

DIRECTIONS 01 In a tall glass add rum, strawberries, basil and mint. Muddle. 02 Add ice. 03 Top with simple syrup, soda water and ginger ale. 04 Enjoy! 28

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TRIVS 16 OUNCE C.A.B. RIBEYE ENTREÉ INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

STEAK

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01 Salt & pepper both sides of the steak.

+ Salt & pepper to taste

02 Grill to internal temperature of 135 degrees (for medium-rare).

BRUSSEL SPROUTS

+ 4 ounces fresh Brussels sprouts, halved

01 In a pan, brown the butter over medium to high heat.

+ 1 ounces pancetta, cooked

02 Add the garlic, Brussels sprouts and salt and pepper.

+ 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

03 Add the olive oil and pancetta, cook until Brussels sprouts are caramelized in color.

+ 1 tablespoon garlic, minced + 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

POTATO GRATIN

+ salt & pepper to taste

01 In a large mixing bowl, mix all wet and dry ingredients except the shredded parmesan & potatoes.

POTATO GRATIN

02 Add potatoes and toss to coat.

+ 10 Idaho potatoes, sliced paper-thin

03 Layer potato slices in a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.

+ ½ quart heavy cream

04 Sprinkle every third layer with the shredded parmesan cheese.

+ ⅛ cup white ground pepper

05 Continue to layer and top with remaining shredded parmesan cheese.

+ ⅛ cup salt

06 Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for two hours.

+ ¼ cup granulated garlic

07 Uncover and continue to cook 10 more minutes (until golden brown on top).

+ ⅛ cup onion powder + ½ quart grated parmesan cheese + 1 quart shredded parmesan cheese

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MEDINA HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR HOLIDAY CONCERT Medina Performing Arts Center, 851 Weymouth Road, Medina

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Medina High School's annual Choir Holiday Concert will start at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for students, seniors and military. Tickets

are available on Eventbrite.com or

can be purchased Monday-Friday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the

Medina Performing Arts Center's box office.

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Downtown Valley City will begin the celebration at 10 a.m. on Dec. 8, with their Reindeer Run, followed by a parade, shopping at the holiday marketplace, a chili cook-off, cookie decorating and more!

8 HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: SENTIMENTAL MELODIES Wadsworth Public Library

Ohio Regional Music Arts and Cultural Outreach (ORMACO) closes out its

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Vocalist, Emily Aleta Dorland, and pianist, Duane Carlson, will celebrate the most wonderful time of the year by

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honoring many different cultures through the power of music. Visit Ormaco.org to reserve your seat.

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10 MEDINA HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA HOLIDAY CONCERT Medina Performing Arts Center, 851 Weymouth Road, Medina

Medina High School's Orchestra Holiday Concert will start at 7 p.m. Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for students, seniors and military. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.com or can be purchased MondayFriday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Medina Performing Arts Center's box office.

12 MEDINA HIGH SCHOOL BAND HOLIDAY CONCERT Medina Performing Arts Center, 851 Weymouth Road, Medina

Medina High School's Band Holiday Concert will start at 7 p.m. Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for students, seniors and military. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.com or can be purchased Monday-Friday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Medina Performing Arts Center's box office.

13 OUR LADY OF GRACE FAMILY CHRISTMAS CONCERT 1088 Ridge Road, Hinckley

The Music Ministry of Our Lady of Grace Church will present their Family Christmas Concert on Friday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m. The adult choir, youth choir and soloists, directed by Mrs. Mary Gabriel, will offer a selection of contemporary, traditional, Advent and Christmas carols. The concert is free and all are welcome! CONTINUED >

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Sale & Raffle at the church on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. to

2 p.m. or until everything is gone. All

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ects. For more information, call the church at 330.278.4114.

15 CLASH OF THE TARTANS: A CELTIC CHRISTMAS Massillon Museum,

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21-22 NUTCRACKER BALLET

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Northeast Ohio Dance, a non-profit studio that provides dance classes for all ages, will offer two performances of the Nutcracker at the OJ Work Auditorium. The performance on Dec. 21 will begin at 7 p.m. and the performance on Dec. 22 will begin at 2 p.m. Tickets are $13 in

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MEDINA COUNTY LIFESTYLE'S ANNUAL READER’S CHOICE AWARDS HAVE RETURNED! We will kick things off with a nomination period that begins on Dec. 1 at 9 a.m. EST. The nomination period allows you, our readers, the opportunity to nominate your favorite local businesses for a chance to be featured in our annual Reader’s Choice. We will have 20 different categories, including Best Dentist, Best Hair Salon, Best Heating/Cooling/ Plumbing and more. To nominate, simply visit our website, MedinaCountyLifestyle.com and click on the Reader's Choice banner. The nomination period will end on Dec. 29, 2019 at 5 p.m. EST. Following the nomination round, there will be a round of voting. We will take all of your nominations from December and create a voting survey that will be available on Jan. 1, 2020. The voting round will take place until Jan. 29, 2020. After it's completion, we will tally all of the votes and release the winners in our April 2020 issue.

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