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Exploring Our Town and Beyond We live in an efficiency and productivity-obsessed age. And I admit — I fall into the trap sometimes too. The trap of believing the only things worth doing are those for which I can make an exact calculation of the time, effort and investment it will cost me. The things that result in the highest level of control and least amount of uncertainty. But the truth is — that is a really sad and unfulfilling way to go through life. We must leave some room for exploring, for trying new places and things, for being a beginner, even for getting lost. It is those times that are unstructured and open-ended where the space exists for connections to be made, friendships to be fostered and trust to be built. Whether you explore through traveling to a new country or by trying something new in our community — like volunteering with local nonprofit or riding your bike along one of the many beautiful trails in Medina County — we hope this issue encourages you to make room for exploration. To prioritize time away from the regular schedule of life. To lose yourself on a trail or in a book. To book that trip you’ve been thinking about, to make time for the things that matter most to you, but often come last on the calendar. If April showers bring May flowers, make time to play in the rain. Here’s your reminder to — and I say this with warmth in my heart — get lost! Until next month,

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10 The Future of Biking is Here

Lifestyle Letter

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Expert Help FI NA NC E + LEGA L SE RV IC E S

Travel Journal T R AV EL

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Electric Bikes Offer a Convenient Way to Commute and Exercise

16 A New Space for Medina Creative Housing Learn About the Creative Living Lifestyles Health & Wellness Center

24 Time for a Financial ‘Spring Cleaning’ It’s that time of year

30 Sleep Inside, Outside

3 Incredible places to (literally) sleep under the stars

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ARTICLE BY ERIN BAKA

The Future of Biking is Here ELECTRIC BIKES OFFER A CONVENIENT WAY TO COMMUTE AND EXERCISE

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Get ready to ride the roads of today. Electric bikes are taking the world by storm, and it’s no surprise why. With their eco-friendliness, versatility and speed, e-bikes are revolutionizing the way we move. With the largest inventory of e-bikes across two locations in America, E-Bikes of Holmes County is the go-to destination for everything e-bikes. David Mullett, the founder and owner, is

dedicated to providing the best brands and a full-service experience to his customers. E-Bikes of Holmes County is widely recognized as the premier e-bike provider in the area, and their commitment to quality has enabled them to build a loyal customer base. Whether you’re a seasoned e-bike rider or a beginner, E-Bikes of Holmes County has something for everyone.

WHEN WAS E-BIKE OF HOLMES COUNTY FOUNDED AND WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO START YOUR BUSINESS? In 2014, I was introduced to a retrofitted e-bike and was fascinated by the versatility and ease of the ride. I began my business in late 2015 by converting standard bikes with retro-fit kits instead of selling new e-bike models. However, I soon realized that our customers would benefit from better balance, stronger frames and a more streamlined design with a complete e-bike. As a result, I shifted my focus to offering

complete e-bikes and providing our customers with the best possible riding experience.

WHY DO YOU RECOMMEND AN E-BIKE OVER A STANDARD BICYCLE? E-bikes have many benefits that can improve your life and the environment. They provide a convenient and cost-effective way to commute, run errands and enjoy recreational activities while reducing carbon emissions and air pollution. E-bikes can also improve physical fitness and overall well-being by encouraging more outdoor activity and reducing stress associated with traffic congestion. E-bikes offer an excellent opportunity for individuals who may not have the physical ability to ride a standard bike to enjoy outdoor activities such as bike trails or simply around the neighborhood/campground. People with physical limitations who would normally miss out on these activities can now join their friends and family with the help of electric bikes. CONTINUED >

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WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF E-BIKES YOU SELL AND WHO IS YOUR TARGET RIDER? At both of our locations in Millersburg and Holmesville, we are proud to offer a vast selection of inventory that accommodates a diverse group of riders. Regardless of your riding experience, we have an e-bike that will suit your needs. Our bikes are designed to accommodate all types of riders, from those who prefer a low-step, easyto-access bike to those who crave the thrill of a mountain bike experience. The different types range from a hybrid, mountain bike, folding, low step and diamond frame. The best way to experience the benefits of an e-bike is to test ride one for yourself. Therefore, we encourage anyone considering purchasing an e-bike to visit one of our locations and take a test ride.

WHAT SETS YOU APART FROM OTHER E-BIKE PROVIDERS IN THE AREA? At E-Bikes of Holmes County, our top priority is your satisfaction. Our mission is to help you find the perfect bike that fits your needs and ensures your happiness. Not only do we want you to be satisfied with your purchase, but we also want you to feel confident that any issues that may arise can be easily and quickly resolved at our full-service shop locations.

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WANT US TO KNOW ABOUT YOU AND E-BIKES OF HOLMES COUNTY? Join us at our Millersburg location on May 5 and 6, and our Holmesville location on June 2 and 3, to test drive our bikes, enjoy some delicious snacks while you peruse our collection and chat with representatives from our manufacturers.

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ARTICLE BY EMILY SHEA PHOTOGRAPHY BY MEDINA CREATIVE HOUSING

Medina Creative Housing is a local nonprofit organization that has worked for 31 years to assist individuals with developmental, intellectual and physical disabilities to achieve independence, recognizing that everyone they serve requires different levels of training, support and security and responding to meet these needs. To meet this goal, their mission is to develop quality housing, supports and services to enable individuals with disabilities to live their lives with dignity and opportunity. To continue to advance the growth and development for all those Medina Creative Housing has the privilege to serve, the organization recently renovated the former Weymouth Community Center — a structure that served as the Weymouth School from 1925 to 1956 and a school for children with disabilities, later known as the Achievement Center, from 1960 to 1992. This special needs school is especially historic because it originally opened in 1953, seven years before Medina County citizens passed a levy for it to operate as

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the first county supported school for students with disabilities, and 14 years before Ohio legislators issued the mandate that counties must educate children with disabilities. As the leader in opening opportunities for individuals to live, work and recreate in the community, this project was a true labor of love for Medina Creative Housing. The renovation was an undertaking that represents historic preservation of the first schoolhouse for individuals with disabilities in the state of Ohio, as well as maintaining the covenant that this property would always serve individuals with disabilities and continue to be a community asset. “For over 30 years the building increasingly deteriorated. Despite COVID, increased costs and decreased funding,

our vision was realized,” stated Medina Creative Housing CEO Dianne DePasquale-Hagerty. The newly renovated building, now called “Creative Living Lifestyles Health & Wellness Center,” enables Medina Creative Housing to offer a continuum of day array services and health and wellness programming. Some of the community programs that will take place at the Creative Living Lifestyles Health & Wellness Center are the Day Program with a host of enriching activities including life skills training, music, art, nutrition programming, yoga classes, exercise and education programs. It will also serve as a community asset in partnership with Weymouth Preservation Society, Heartbeats Jump Rope Team, Jacobs Ladder and Ohio State Extension. CONTINUED >

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“The newly renovated building, now called “Creative Living Lifestyles Health & Wellness C e n t e r,” e n a b l e s M e d i n a C r e a t i v e H o u s i n g t o offer a continuum of day array services and h e a l t h a n d w e l l n e s s p r o g r a m m i n g .” Additionally, the Creative Living Lifestyles Health & Wellness Center will host Medina Creative Housing’s 17th Annual Raising the Roof Dinner & Entertainment Charity Fundraiser, also known as the Ohana Gala, on April 15. The fundraising event will feature an authentic Hawaiian performance by Pacific Paradise Entertainment, Hawaiian cuisine and live and silent auctions. Buy tickets to attend the event and learn more about what the evening will have in store at MedinaCreativeHousing.com/ohana-gala. In addition to the services and programs provided at the Creative Living Lifestyles Health & Wellness Center, Medina Creative Housing provides 80 housing units for individuals with disabilities to live independently in the community with supports. This includes a unique

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privatized housing option, Creative Living for Life, offering families the opportunity for permanent housing where they can self-direct and define their loved one’s future and customize their home from accessibility features to the paint on the walls, to the type of cabinets. There are 18 additional services and programs that Medina Creative Housing and Affiliates also currently operate from direct care supports, transportation, home delivered meals, Life Skills Training Summer Day Camp, Resident Enrichment Program, Therapeutic Horseback Riding, Special Olympics, Equine Psychotherapy, Day Programs, Post-Secondary College Program in Partnership with Tri-C and Therapeutic & Exercise Programs. These programs directly support and enrich the lives of individuals with disabilities.

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There are six additional community assets that are open to the public and provide vocational training and supportive employment for individuals with disabilities, helping them learn a wide variety of marketable skills while earning an income. The community assets include Creative Pet Play, Creative Therapy Ranch, Creative Living Coffee, Creative Living Produce, Grande Café & Roastery and Z’s Cream & Bean. By supporting these community assets, you directly support Medina Creative Housing and the individuals they serve. Medina Creative Housing is not just

creating a “home,” it is creating a “lifestyle” for individuals with disabilities to become fully integrated into their community and become all they can be, leading full and happy lives. For more information about Medina Creative Housing and to learn more about the Creative Living Lifestyles Health & Wellness Center, visit MedinaCreativeHousing.com. Also, visit MedinaCreativeHousing.com/support-us to learn more about how you can support the nonprofit’s mission through donations and volunteering.

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TIME FOR A FINANCIAL ‘SPRING CLEANING’ Now that we’ve put winter behind us — at least on the calendar — it’s time for us to think about sprucing up our homes, inside and out. But it also may be time to do some financial spring cleaning.

“De-clutter your portfolio. if you took a survey of your home, would you find duplicates or even triplicates of some things — brooms, vacuum cleaners, toasters and so on? If so, it may be time to do some de-cluttering. And the same could be true of your portfolio — you might have several identical, or substantially identical, investments taking up space.”

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Some of the same ideas involved in tidying up your home can also be used to help put your financial house in order. Here are a few suggestions: • Dust off your investment strategy. As you look around your home, you might find that many items — tables, desks, bookshelves and computer and television screens — could benefit from a good dusting. And, once you’ve accomplished this, you’ll get a clearer view of all these objects. Similarly, your investment strategy needs to be “dusted off” every so often, so you can see if it’s still working to help you move toward your financial goals, such as a comfortable retirement. Over time, your personal circumstances and risk tolerance can change, and these changes may lead you to reexamine your future financial and investment decisions.

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• De-clutter your portfolio. if you took a survey of your home, would you find duplicates or even triplicates of some things — brooms, vacuum cleaners, toasters and so on? If so, it may be time to do some de-cluttering. And the same could be true of your portfolio — you might have several identical, or substantially identical, investments taking up space. If so, you might want to replace these redundancies with investments that can improve your diversification. While diversification can’t guarantee profits or protect against losses in a declining market, it may help reduce the impact of market volatility on your holdings. • Get organized. If your closets are overstuffed, with clothes and miscellaneous items crammed on shelves and the floor, you may well have trouble finding what you’re looking for — but with a little straightening up, your searches will become much easier. And when you’re trying to locate financial documents, such as investment statements or insurance policies, you’ll also benefit from having everything organized in one central location. Even if you get most of these documents online, you can save what you need and keep them in a file on your desktop, laptop or tablet. (And it’s also a good idea to tell your spouse, adult child or another close relative how these documents can be accessed, just in case something happens to you.)

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THE COMMON GROUND | 6:00 PM Learn how to create a custom-designed and floral engraved charcuterie board with Mishalene from L'Atelier: Isabelle's Ink & KNA Designs. Gourmet snacks and sparkling water will be provided. Visit Eventbrite. com/e/resin-f loral-cheese-boardworkshop-tickets-514631957037 to sign

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Playhouse Square Bus Trip to see "Tina: The Tina Turner Musical"

BUEHLER’S RIVER STYX | 11:30 AM Hop on the bus at 11:30 am and enjoy a catered box meal, beverages (wine, water, and soft drinks will be available), homemade cookies, chocolates, a trivia quiz and more. Book online at Ormaco.org or call 419.853.6016.

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