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Former Police Chief Appeals Termination City Announces Pickleball Courts Open

By Magdalene Pesch

tion to the city, we had to put our insurance carrier on notice of the claims. The outside firm handling Former Kirtland Police Chief the cases is Reminger.”

Lance Nosse has filed an appeal in Mayor Kevin Potter updated court regarding Kirtland City Coun- council on the search for a new poD LANlice cil’s decision to fire him, chief.

R Tcity Isaid K Law Director Matthew Lallo during “The applications were due last the Sept. 20 council meeting.

Friday. I think the number is some“There was also a charge of an where around nine applicants” EEOC (Equal Employment Oppor- Potter said. “Tomorrow afternoon, tunity Commission) violation,” Lal- myself, council President (Richard) lo said, “We … have retained coun- Lowery, Councilman (Joe) Smolic, sel to represent the city in both of Chief (Anthony) Hutton, Chris those actions and are working to Speece and Ben Stankewicz will be defend the decisions of council and helping assist in the process.”

Potter said Stankewicz is a lieuthe mayor going forward.” tenant with Hunting Valley Police.

Lallo added in a Sept. 27 email, See Council • Page 10 “Because of the potential implica-

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Kirtland’s pickleball courts made their formal début at the Sept. 21 ribbon-cutting. Mayor Kevin Potter, left, and Kirtland City Council President Rich Lowery did the honors.

Area First Responders Celebrate Safety Forces Day in Kirtland

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First responders from multiple communities, including Kirtland, gathered Sept. 11 in Kirtland for Safety Forces Day.

Kirtland Hires Loconti as New Zoning Inspector

By Magdalene Pesch news@kirtlandchronicle.com

Kirtland City Council voted unanimously to hire Rick Loconti as the city’s new zoning inspector at its Sept. 20 regular meeting.

“Thanks to Rick Loconti. Mr. Loconti we all know from the (Kirtland Planning and) Zoning (Commission) and his other involvement in the community, but certainly we

look forward to getting Mr. Loconti on board to work as our new zoning inspector. With that, I do have to thank (Public Service Director) Joe Fornaro for helping to bridge that gap the last couple months, as if Joe didn’t have enough going on, and enough to do, he’s been phenomenal at helping during this transition, so thanks to Joe.” In the work session immediately preceding the council meeting,

Loconti detailed his releseveral at the same time,” he said. vant experience.

Loconti said at this “I have deep experitime, he hopes to “pare ence in the inspection back and just do one or two field and (as a) building cities, including Kirtland, official … from 1983 as an as a part-time endeavor.” electrical inspector and in “My experience is ensuing years as a residen- Loconti deep in zoning law and tial, commercial, plumbing and building inspector and then as commercial law and residential a building official building apart- building law and all the building ments for the last 15 years, running See Inspector • Page 8

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A Note from the Mayor Fall in Kirtland always brings photo-wor- ble chip seal and complete drainage work thy foliage, cooler mornings and the promise throughout the city. Despite an unusually of good things to come. wet July and August, they will have laid over This year is no exception. Kirtland sports five miles of asphalt and chip seal. In one seaare in full swing both at the stadium and son, Kirtland will have seen nearly the same the recreation parks, Pumpkinville is fully amount of paving and maintenance as the five stocked and Shred Day at the Community years of the previous road levy combined.

Center is back on Oct. 9 from 8:30I know I’ve spoken at great 11:00 a.m. length regarding deliberative efIn addition to these mainstays, forts and personnel reductions Kirtland will be partnering with our resulting in the creation of annual churches, businesses and organizasavings to fund Kirtland’s 2021 road tions to host a Trunk-or-Treat event program. We now look forward to throughout parking lots in the comembarking on the comprehensive munity Oct. 27 from 6-8 p.m. If you road paving plan as prescribed by are a business or organization that Service Director Joe Fornaro and Mayor would like to participate, contact City Engineer Doug Courtney. I have Kevin Potter Teresa Szary at city hall. As details asked outgoing Council President become available, we will post information on Rich Lowery to spearhead the discussion that both the city website and Facebook page. should lead to our voters having a choice to Back by popular demand, our service defund a road program we can now trust. I look partment will once again be offering Autumn forward to city council making a collaborative brush pick-up in November (dates to be anrecommendation as to the best funding path nounced). Again, we request that sticks and going forward. branches be neatly stacked (or bundled) and The city, along with Lake County Utilities, laid along the road. As tempting as it is, we will be holding an informational meeting on ask that leaves and grass clippings not be inOct. 28 for our Old Town residents. The purcluded in the piles. pose of the meeting will be to discuss costs, In addition, the Mayor’s Action Network is coordinating a leaf and yard clean-up for se- project schedule and update the community niors and veterans on Nov. 13. The day will on the city’s pursuit of outside funding for begin with a Veterans Day ceremony at city the sanitary sewer project. Residents can exhall. If you need yard assistance or would like pect a letter in the mail that will designate a to volunteer, please call or email Teresa at time and place for the forum. In addition to tszary@kirtlandohio.com or 440-256-3332 written correspondence, we will also be updating the city Facebook page and website. ex. 5.

With campaign season in full swing, I look As the hours of daylight rapidly wane, our forward to spirited and respectful conversaservice department crews continue to work tions related to candidates and issues on this hard to address drainage issues, crack seal, patch roads and manage our parks and ceme- November ballot. In that spirit, I would like teries. Please be mindful of our hard-working to plug my support for the City of Kirtland Senior & Recreation Renewal levy. This levy men as you travel our roadways.

Over the course of the next month, our brings in $143,000 annually, is not a tax inroad paving contractor will be completing crease, and is critical to our senior and recvarious projects around town. I want to thank reation programming and building support.

Specialized Construction, as they’ve demonThank you, strated professionalism and consideration Kevin Potter - Mayor while working to reconstruct, repave, dou-

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Kirtland PTA Candidates Night Set for Oct. 6 The Kirtland PTA, with the help of the League of Women Voters, will host its annual Candidates’ Night on Wednesday Oct. 6 at 7 p.m.

It will be held in Hornet Hall at Kirtland Elementary School, 9140 Chillicothe Road.

Candidates for Kirtland City Council and Kirtland Schools Board of Education have been invited to participate.

Also included are levy issue on the Nov. 2 ballot, including a five-year, 0.85mill renewal levy for senior citizen recreation facilities and programs.

The event will be live-streamed to the community.

Due to COVID, the live audience will be limited to the candidates, levy speakers and event organizers.

Questions about this event, email Linda Davidson at Linda.Davidson@live. com or call/text 440-479-2110.

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Three generations of the Hocevar family (front left) receive the 2021 jury prize banner at the 17th annual Slovenian Sausage Festival, sponsored by the National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame and Museum. The presentation was made with board members of the Polka Hall of Fame.

Polka Hall of Fame’s Festival Winners Announced Submitted Nearly 1,200 polka-lovers returned to SNPJ Farm in Kirtland on Sept. 15 for the 17th annual Slovenian Sausage Festival.

Hosted by the National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame and Museum, visitors sampled sausages from vendors and voted their favorite. They then took to the dance floor for eight hours of music by top polka performers.

“I always come back because I love the

music and the food,” said Ruth Field, of Grand Junction, Colo. “You don’t get this where I come from.”

A panel of judges picked Hocevar’s Maple Heights Catering, in Oakwood, for Slovenian Sausage of the Year.

The People’s Choice Award went to Bill Azman’s Quality Meats, of Euclid. As the People’s Choice, Bill Azman’s Slovenian sausages will be served at the Polka Hall of Fame’s gala Thanksgiving Polka Weekend at the Holiday Inn Cleveland South in

Independence on Nov. 26-28.

Sixty-five musicians and bandleaders volunteered to perform for the annual fundraiser for the Polka Hall of Fame. A dozen more musicians participated in an impromptu jam session under the tall trees of SNPJ Farm.

The Polka Hall of Fame is located at 605 East 222nd St. in Euclid, in the city’s historic former city hall. It is open Wednesdays and Saturdays, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit www.PolkaFame.com or call (216) 621- FAME.

RE-ELECT Matthew G.

SCHULZ

Kirtland Christian Fellowship - Served as Deacon and Deacon Treasurer Kirtland Boosters Assistant Scoutmaster Troop 286 Former Kirtland youth baseball coach

Council at Large

Goals for Upcoming Term: This December marks the end of my 12th year serving as your Council at Large. Over this period I have had the pleasure to work beside three different Mayors and fifteen different councilpersons. My experience, as the only incumbent seeking re-election adds tremendous value to the future of Kirtland’s Council. I am certain that together we will serve with honor and integrity to always strive to do what is best for our city.

I care deeply for our community and I humbly ask for your vote this November 2nd. I welcome your questions, comments or suggestions on how to further improve our town. Please call or text me at 440-567-5448.

completion of the design and construction of Old Town Sewer project is ✓Ensure within scope, schedule and budget ✓Ensure Federal stimulus dollars are spent effectively and efficiently of Annual Road Paving and Maintenance plan with a sustainable ✓Continuation long term funding mechanism

✓Paving of Community Center parking lot and Rec park drive ✓Fund long-standing area-wide storm water drainage issues of Salary and Personnel Committee ✓Creation • To alleviate revolving door of part time officers & firefighters

Bachelor’s of Science in Civil Engineering – University of Akron ‘96 Master’s of Financial Economics – Ohio University ‘18 Chartered Financial Analyst – Level 1 passed Trustee – Ohio Public Employee Retirement System 2011-2014 Trustee – Ohio Deferred Compensation Plan 2011-2014 Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Professional Engineer – Transportation, 17 years experience District Real Estate Administrator, 3+ years experience Former Adjunct Engineering Professor – Lakeland Community College

Married 27 years with four children in and thru Kirtland Schools

Past Council Accomplishments: (2017 to present)

✓ Pickleball courts at the Community Center ✓ New Financial Accounting System and Finance Director ✓ New City Engineer ✓ Creation of Economic Development Committee coupled with New Economic Development Manager

• Creation of employee handbook with mandatory annual training

✓Creation of streamlined process for responsible economic development ✓Develop Request for Proposal to study alternate citywide internet provider ✓Creation of a pedestrian connectivity plan to downtown ✓Development plan or sale of Euclid-Chardon Rd. park property (~28 acres)

✓ Signalized crosswalk in downtown Kirtland near stadium of city specifications relating to roadway pavement ✓ Creation construction ✓ 18-O-18 obligates administration to submit annual road plan with annual budget

✓ Revenue generation – cell tower lease on city property Paid for by the Committee to Re-Elect Matthew G. Schulz

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Register online to vote @ https://olvr.ohiosos.gov. Early voting begins October 5.

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Hornets Nest Fall Teams Enter Fall Season in Full Swing

By Mason Cole sports@geaugamapleleaf.com

Girls Soccer

The Kirtland Hornets girls’ soccer team knows that they have had a target on their back during the 2021 season. After defeating Cincinnati Country Day to win the Div. III state championship in 2020, the Hornets entered the season hoping to repeat as champions again.

Early in their season, the Hornets have had bright moments, including a 10-1 victory over North to start the season and a 6-0 victory over Chardon in September. But Kirtland has also faced adversity, as was seen in their 1-0 loss to conference rival Chagrin Falls.

Kirtland coach Ivica Miljak, who is filling in for head coach Ed Bradac, believes his team has handled their hardships well.

“So far, this season has presented its fair share of challenges,” Miljak said. “But I think the girls have responded extremely well.”

Miljak believes that the reason the Hornets have been able to remain consistent is because of their ability to stick together. And the reason for that continuity is because they are all striving towards the same goal.

“We have a common goal this year to defend our state title,” Miljak said.

Kirtland has taken up the challenge of defending their state title with five starters who returned from their championship team. One of those returning starters is senior Erika Zschuppe, the 2020 Div. III player of the year.

Zschuppe committed to continuing her soccer career collegiately at Florida Gulf Coast University. But before she enters the college level, Zschuppe will play an important role in the Hornets defense of their title.

“It’s nice to have someone like Erika on your team,” Miljak said. “Something that I have been impressed with this season has been her growing in leadership. She’s involving a lot more of the younger players and trying to spread out some of the scoring.”

Another way that Zschuppe and her fellow Kirtland seniors, such as Macy McIntosh and Reilley Greenlee, have been able to lead is by staying tough through adversity.

The Hornets have shown that they can bounce back after tough losses. After losing a conference matchup with Chagrin Falls, Kirtland was able to bounce back and defeat Chardon shortly after. Then, on Sept. 23, Kirtland defeated Orange 5-1, giving the Hornets their first conference victory of the year.

The Hornets know that in their pursuit of greatness there will be bumps along the way.

But Miljak believes that the key for Kirtland is their mentality.

“As defending state champs, a lot of the challenge that comes with that title is the mental side,” Miljak said. “How do you get on the bus, what kind of team shows up for games, are we going to underestimate opponents or are we going to prepare for each game the way we should be preparing for?”

Miljak also made sure to emphasize the importance of Kirtland knowing their identity.

“As far as handling adversity, something that we’ve done well as the season has gone on is we’re starting to find our identity as a team,” Miljak said. “We’re starting to make sure we understand that if we’re going to get every team’s best shot, we need to be ready to play.”

Kirtland has aspirations to repeat as state champions. But the Hornets also know that it is a long season and every game matters. As Kirtland moves forward, they are looking to make every moment count.

“We just have to keep building every day,” Miljak said. “We tell the girls that nothing is guaranteed, especially when we get to October or November. We’ve got to make sure that we’re ready for the other challenges that are going to be presented to us.”

Boys Golf

The Kirtland Hornets golf team went through a phase of growth in 2021. The team finished with an 8-8 overall record and a 4-6 record in the Chagrin Valley Conference.

The Hornets were led by senior captain Victor Alfieri, who returned for his fourth year on Kirtland’s varsity squad. Alfieri was joined by two fellow seniors, Aaron Schulz and Ben Beres.

While the Hornets finished with a modest record, head coach Sam Kless thought his team fared well. “(The season) has been pretty much what I expected,” Kless said. “Our conference is one of the toughest in Northeast Ohio, and we held our own.”

On Sept. 20, Kirtland competed in the Chagrin Valley Conference tournament at Quail Hollow Golf Course. At the event, the Hornets placed fourth in the team rankings finishing with a score of 370. Kirtland had two golfers finishing in the top 10 in terms of individual scoring: Alfieri finished first with a score of 75, and Schulz finished tied for eighth with 85.

Kless believes that Alfieri and Schulz are two of the top golfers in the area.

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from page 6 “Victor Alfieri, he is in contention for player of the year in the conference,” Kless said. “Victor will definitely be first-team, all-conference, and (Schulz) should be at least second team.”

The 2021 season has been a transitional year for the Hornets. While they had strong performances from the likes of Alfieri and Schulz, Kirtland spent their year focusing on development. Looking back on many of their performances, Kless believes that his team has improved.

“They improved throughout the year,” Kless said. “They had their good moments and their not-so-good moments, but we beat the teams we were supposed to beat.”

With some of his top players in Alfieri and Schulz set to graduate, Kless has been preparing future Hornets for success. In July, Kless hosted the first Hornets junior golf camp, in which children from fifth to ninth grade were able to come and learn the basics of golf.

Kless was happy about what he saw at the camp.

“We had 26 kids show up for that which was very encouraging,” Kless said. “The participation of that junior camp was (great), and hopefully, in the next couple of years, it will reflect on the program.”

Volleyball

The Kirtland Hornets volleyball team started their season with a 3-0 loss to Independence at the end of August. The Hornets have not lost a game since.

Kirtland began the season believing that they could achieve great things. As they returned all of their varsity letter winners from

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2020, the Hornets knew they had a solid base to build upon.

One of the players who has performed well for Kirtland is junior Ava Golem. Defensively, Golem has stepped up for the Hornets with over 150 digs. Kirtland head coach Arlayna Newcomer believes Golem has been a top performer for her team.

“Ava Golem has consistently done a great job at leading our back row to playing really great defense,” Newcomer said.

In terms of offense, the Hornets have been led by sophomores Katie Reynolds and Nina Loncar. Reynolds has been strong for Kirtland’s offense as she leads the team with 174 assists. Loncar has been a force offensively contributing 60 kills.

Newcomer has seen great things from her two sophomores.

“Katie Reynolds has done really well at setting the pace of our offense and getting our hitters exactly what they need to be successful offensively,” Newcomer said. “And Nina Loncar has done a nice job at being an aggressive yet smart offensive force for our team.”

Kirtland has gotten strong performances from all of its players. Sophomore Georgia DeJohn leads the team with 72 kills, and junior Natalie Glowe has also contributed 61.

The Hornets well-balanced attack has helped them to overcome nearly every challenge thrown their way. And it has led to important victories along the way.

On Sept. 13, Kirtland defeated their conference rival Cardinal Huskies 3-1. The Huskies had been unbeaten until their loss to Kirtland.

The Hornets had another strong victory on Sept. 18 as they defeated Kenston 3-2.

As Kirtland progressed through their season, earning victories against good programs such as Cardinal, Kenston, and Perry, instilled a sense of confidence in their players.

Newcomer knows that with a tough schedule, strong victories are important for the Hornets.

“We know we have a pretty tough schedule with the teams that we play against,” Newcomer said. “Those wins were confidence boosters for the team and are proof that we are capable of immense success this season.”

Kirtland will enter October with an 8-0 conference record and plenty of reasons to be confident. Before the year, the Hornets goals were to win their conference for the third straight year, advance further in the postseason than they did last season, and ultimately be named state champions.

After a strong start to the season, it seems as though all the goals that Kirtland set for themselves are achievable. But the Hornets know that to find success, they must remain focused on the moment.

“Our key to staying focused this season is to prioritize what’s immediately next,” Newcomer said. “So, whoever the next team we play is, we focus on how we’re going to win that game. If we take care of all of the smaller pieces, the bigger picture will take care of itself.”

Cross Country

The Kirtland Hornets cross country program is filled with young runners, but they have experienced their fair share of success during the 2021 season.

The Hornets girls team has had success in team as well as individual competition.

In terms of team success, one of the big moments for the Hornets was when they were runners up at the Grand Valley Invitational, placing four runners, Sylvia Vosicky, Ainsley Borthwick, Stephanie Drazetic, and Delaney Kuczkowski, in the top 10. Another big moment came when the Hornets won their tri-meet at Chapin Forest with Grandvalley and Cardinal

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with Vosicky being the overall champion.

And in terms of individual success, Reilley Greenlee and Vosicky both earned medals at the Riverside Night Invitational, Vosicky and Borthwick both earned awards at the Avon Lake Early Bird Invitational and the Boardman Spartan Invitational, and Greenlee, Vosicky, and Borthwick all earned Chagrin Valley Conference runner of the week honors.

Kirtland coach J.P. Moran has been impressed with how his girls team has performed.

“The girls team has been running very well this season,” Moran said. “We have a pretty big group on the girls side this year and each one has been contributing to our overall success this season.”

The Hornets boys team is young and has used the 2021 season as a learning experience. Moran believes his boys team has shown good effort throughout the year.

“The boys team is young and a little inexperienced but have been led by many strong races upfront from Ian Borthwick and Brigham Weight,” Moran said. “Jeremy Mrva and Warren Eveland have been very consistent and continue to improve each week too.”

Borthwick placed 13th among individuals at the Grand Valley Invitational.

And, at the Hornets meet with Grand Valley and Cardinal, Borthwick finished second among all individuals with Weight finishing behind him in third. Kirtland had two other runners finish in the top 10, Jeremy Mrva finished seventh and Warren Eveland finished eighth.

As Kirtland progresses through the year, they look to stay healthy and competitive while continuing to grow their program.

“Next for us to keep improving, stay healthy and happy through October and try to put it all together for CVC championships, District Championships, and the rest of the postseason,” Moran said.

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Kirtland City Council chose Eddy Eckart of North Shore Associates to perform economic development consulting services for the city.

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codes they’re associated with, so I think I can do a good job of enforcing the ordinances that have been set forth by the city of Kirtland,” he said.

Kirtland City Council also voted to hire Edward J. Eckart and North Shore Associates, LLC, for a six-month contract to perform economic development consulting services for the city.

“Congratulations. Welcome aboard,” council President Richard Lowery told Eckart, who thanked him.

In other business, council passed an ordinance authorizing the mayor to enter into an updated Memorandum of Understanding with the Lake County Land Reutilization

Corporation relating to vacant, abandoned, tax-foreclosed or other real property.

Council also passed and Arbor Day proclamation.

“This is part of our Tree City application,” said Fornaro. “This has to be passed so I can start an application for … so I’d appreciate it if we could pass this so we can keep going with our Tree City USA.” Potter added, “Just a great expression for the city of Kirtland, the city of faith and beauty, to involve … a committed effort to Arbor Day.” Fornaro thanked everyone involved with the “Keep Kirtland Beautiful” team.

“We did our final training and are now certified as ‘Keep Kirtland Beautiful,’ an affiliate of ‘Keep America Beautiful,’ so I’m really excited to get that going,” he said.

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On a related note, the mayor said Hutton mentioned Lexipol, a company that works with municipalities, police and fire departments, on city-wide policies.

“So we are entering into a ‘contract,’ soto-speak, with Lexipol to get us off the ground with policies and procedures city-wide,” Potter said, adding the annual cost is $3,871. “So thanks to Chief Hutton and thanks to Teresa (Szary) and Chris Speece for all their hard work to get that implemented. As we get things up and running, there will be, every year, an annual cost to keep it going. We can assess and reassess with the law director and the department heads to see if we … should continue with that contract. So, excited to get

that done, hopefully we’ll get that implemented by the end of the year.”

Pickleball then took the stage as Potter thanked resident and member of the Kirtland Senior Center Ken Wyban for donating $4,000 toward paint for the pickleball courts behind the center.

“I cannot thank Mr. Wyban enough,” Potter said. “Again, back to Joe Fornaro’s hard work, the service department’s hard work related to that. The last piece of the puzzle is the fencing. We have several prices from contractors. The pickleball nets are up there.

If anyone wants to go play, you don’t necessarily need a fence around. You just might need to walk around a little bit further to get your ball.”

Potter announced Nov. 13 will be a fall cleanup day for senior citizens and veterans.

“All volunteers are welcome and appreciated, and if you know somebody who could use a little extra assistance in their yard come fall, please do not hesitate to pass us along that information,” he said.

In other business, Kirtland Police Department Sgt. Jamey Fisher announced the hiring of officer Julia DeWolf.

“She is coming from the Mentor Police Department,” he said. “She passed all her pre-employment qualifications. We are looking to swear her in Oct. 4. I believe her first shift will be Oct. 6. Also, Sgt. (Eric) LaTurner had his first beautiful baby boy. Everybody is home and healthy, and I’m confident (LaTurner) is not getting much sleep.”

Letters to The Editor Actions Speak Louder than Words Dear Mayor Potter, I read with interest about the “successful paving season” in your most recent column. I have lived in Regency Woods for the past 23 years and have seen nothing other than an occasional inadequate blacktop patch applied to our failing roads.

I have seen several mayors come and go without so much as a whiff of taxpayer money spent on improving our ability to access our homes and businesses. All around us, communities have consistently provided high quality roads for their citizens. Kirtland has not.

We passed a road levy and were burned by the ineptitude of Kirtland’s city government.

We elected you on your platform of improving the roads. It was not a successful paving season. Our roads are becoming unsafe to walk or drive on.

Please stop commenting and starting doing.

William Bingaman City of Kirtland

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State Superintendent Paolo DeMaria toured the Kirtland Schools campus Sept. 9, visiting with students, including this middle school science class.

State Supt. DeMaria Visits Schools Submitted On Sept. 9, Kirtland Schools welcomed and gave a tour to State Superintendent Paolo DeMaria and state board member Tim Miller. They were greeted in the front entrance of Kirtland High School by the drumline from the school’s band as well as peer student leaders.

Students then went to The Nest, where the guests were interviewed by students on camera in front of the green screen using the school’s broadcast technology. They then visited the middle school’s eighthgrade band. DeMaria was their honorary conductor for the class. They also visited

two science classes at the middle school.

Fifth-graders were excited to showcase their work in their STEAM class and had fun recording a morning video announcement for Sept. 10 with DeMaria. The afternoon visit concluded with a “read aloud” with kindergarten students.

During DeMaria’s visit, Kirtland Schools Supt. Chad VanArnhem and his team were able to showcase the district’s ‘Profile of a Hornet’ work as well as the college and career readiness program, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Program, Kindness Council, math and English language arts curriculum, wellness initiatives and the Responsive Classroom program at KES.

Garden Club Upcoming Meetings The Kirtland Garden Club meets the first Thursday of the month, with the next meeting Oct. 7, 6:30-8 p.m., in the Craft Room in the Kirtland Senior Center, 7900 Euclid-Chardon Road.

Pat Ballo will present the program, “Orchids.” Please bring your orchids needing repotting.

The Nov. 4 meeting — same time and place — will be presented by Kirtland Flower Barn on winter arrangements.

Refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome.

For more information or to join, call Pat at 440-256-1341.

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Law Director Updates Council On Police Dept. Investigations UH-Lake Health Merger Leads to Kirtland EMS Updates

By Magdalene Pesch news@kirtlandchronicle.com At the Sept. 8 Kirtland City Council meeting, council member Kelly Wolfe pressed Mayor Kevin Potter about investigating claims of alcohol use in the police department.

“I had asked last meeting about the (former Kirtland Police) Chief (Lance) Nosse hearing and Sgt. (Jamey) Fisher admitting to alcohol use in the police department,” she said. “You said that’s being taken care of, but I’ve heard nothing. I am wondering, are we proceeding with termination hearings?”

“I can probably step in on that one,” interjected (Law Director Matthew) Lallo. “I‘ve scheduled conversations and meetings with the (Ohio Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association) to address a lot of those issues.”

Wolfe asked what the timeline was, to which Potter restated it was being handled.

She asked him how.

“Myself and the law director will ultimately handle that,” Potter said.

Lallo added, “There is a disciplinary process that’s outlined in the (collective bargaining agreement), so it has to go forward through that process.”

In other business, Mayor Kevin Potter congratulated Terry Nicholson, who recently retired from the Kirtland Service Department after 30 years.

Fire Chief Anthony Hutton also gave an update on the impact of Lake Health merging with University Hospitals on area protective service agencies.

“We found out that we’re going to be receiving a new protocol,” said Hutton. “It’s going to go in place on Jan. 1, and there are 13 new medications that are going to be rolled out to Lake County Fire Departments, so pretty good learning curve for all of our people with that.”

Kirtland Fire Department will benefit,

Hutton said.

“They’re going to be providing us with a new EMS reporting system, Health EMS, and iPads for all the ambulances,” he said.

Hutton also said KFD received new radios as a result of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant.

“It was all placed in service about two weeks ago, so we issued radios to all of our firefighters and some of the other part-time guys got some of the hand-me-down equipment, so a lot of firefighters now have radios and can communicate and listen to what’s going on when we embed calls,” Hutton explained. “The mayor also has a radio, as does (Public Service Director Joe) Fornaro.”

Potter also updated council on a recent community survey. “(Assistant to the mayor) Teresa (Szary) did a great job in the last week or two, taking the responses and kind of condensing them down,” he said. “When we go over and make sure everything is in order, we’ll get those out to council and get it made in a presentable format to go online, as well, with the results. A lot of people did participate.”

Szary noted there are a total of 487 responses to the survey after removing 150 who didn’t provide a name or address.

The mayor announced community shred day will be held at the community center on Oct. 9 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Lastly, he offered accolades to the service department road crews for all the work they’ve done during a hot summer.

“They did a lot of patching in the months of July and August. So, thanks for their hard work,” he said. “This summer, we did have a chance to bring on a couple new hires over in the service department, and they’re, by all accounts, working out very well, have a lot of experience, so we much appreciate what’s going on in the service department.”

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From left, “Students of the Month” Gabby D’Amato, of KES, Karli DiFranco, of KMS, and Will Burt, of KHS.

October Students of the Month Submitted The Kirtland Kiwanis “Students of the Month” for October 2021 are Gabby D’Amato, a fifth-grader at Kirtland Elementary School, Karli DiFranco, a seventh-grader at Kirtland Middle School, and Will Burt, of

Kirtland High School.

The Kiwanis sponsors the “Students of the Month.” The principal and staff chose one student from each school to be recognized.

Each student has their picture taken, receives a certificate and a T-shirt that says “Student of the Month.”

KHS Yearbook Inducted into Gallery of Excellence Kirtland High School’s 2021 yearbook was inducted into the Walsworth Gallery of Excellence.

Walsworth, the school’s printing partner for its yearbooks, inducts a select group of yearbooks of the highest caliber each year and these books are showcased to students and advisers across the country.

Books are chosen based on their display of theme, coverage, design, photography and copy.

Walsworth yearbook representatives share the inducted books at workshops and when visiting schools to provide staff members with inspiration and to offer visual examples of journalistic excellence.

Walsworth features these quality yearbooks at regional, state and national conventions, and displays specific covers, spreads, photos and coverage ideas on the company website and in educational materials.

“From my perspective, it was one of the best yearbooks I have ever seen,” KHS Principal Scott Amstutz said. “Great job and we are very proud of our KHS advisor, students in the yearbook class and all the other groups of students that contributed to this book of memories.”

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KHS Class of 1971 Tours Campus 50 Years Later Submitted The Kirtland High School class of 1971 took a walk down memory lane when alumni revisited the Kirtland campus 50 years after graduating.

The class had their 50th high school reunion during the weekend of Aug. 28, and when alumna Nora Nemec reached out to Kirtland Schools Superintendent Chad VanArnhem about taking a tour of the buildings, he was more than accommodating.

A group of 20 alumni took 90-minute tour of the now connected elementary, middle and high schools.

“Kirtland High School used to have two floors and one hall with a corridor to the gym,” said Nemec.

Her class was the first sixth-grade class in the new middle school, which opened in the late 1960s, and students had to walk outside to get to the building.

“The campus has changed tremendously, it doesn’t even resemble what it was 50 years ago,” she added.

Among the stops on the tour was the high school library, which now features a 3D printing lab.

“Everything is so modern. It was an eye-opener for the class,” Nemec said. “They were impressed.”

As Nemec and her classmates toured the

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The Kirtland High School class of 1971 took a walk down memory lane when alumni revisited the Kirtland campus the weekend of Aug. 28.

campus, every room brought a new memory and stories were told throughout the tour.

The experience culminated with the class

eating lunch together in the cafeteria.

“It was a blast,” Nemec said, noting she promised VanArnhem there would be no food

fights. The 20 people on the tour had all been classmates at Kirtland Schools since kindergarten.

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Kirtland Elementary School students honored all of the community’s first responders Sept. 10 in honor of Patriot Day.

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In honor of Patriot Day, the staff and students at Kirtland Elementary School honored all of the community’s first responders in an outdoor parade Sept. 10.

Officers in their vehicles drove through the school parking lot as students lined the driveways wearing red, white and blue, and waving American flags to show appreciation for all they do.

First responders from Kirtland Police Department, Kirtland Fire Department, Lakeland Police Department, Waite Hill Police Department and Kirtland Hills Police Department were part of the parade.

“September 11, 2001, was one of the darkest days in our country’s history,” said

Kirtland Schools Superintendent Chad VanArnhem. “Not to be lost in the tragedy was the heroism and selfless acts of so many from the passengers on Flight 93 to the first responders in Washington D.C. and New York City.”

While remembering the events of 9/11, VanArnhem publicly thank all the emergency forces that serve Kirtland Schools: Kirtland Police Department, Kirtland Fire Department, Kirtland Hills Police Department and Waite Hill Police Department.

“September 11 is a day we will not forget and also provides a day of reflection and thankfulness for those that risk their lives daily to protect ours,” he said.

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2020-2021 Kirtland PTA Board holding School of Excellence Banner. From left, Amanda Kidd, Kyle Crisci, Nicole Bruckman, Andrea Ribic, Stephanie DiFranco and Allison Wuliger. (Not pictured: Sandy Bradshaw, Lisa Ianetta, Jennifer Samac)

Kirtland PTA Awarded Excellence Designation Submitted The Kirtland PTA was awarded the National PTA School of Excellence designation for 2020-2022 for its accomplishments in building a strong, effective family-school partnership that is enriching the educational experience and overall well-being for all students.

“We worked towards this goal for two years through Covid-19 and unprecedented times,” said former Pres. Alison Wuliger.

“Our School of Excellence goal was to promote healthy lifestyles at home and school.

When Covid-19 hit, focusing on the physical and emotional well-being of our school community became even more important. I am so proud of the work the PTA has done and

thrilled our application was accepted.”

Only five PTA’s in the State of Ohio received this recognition and Kirtland is the only PTA in Lake County.

“We are thrilled to honor the accomplishments of Kirtland Local Schools and their PTA” said Anna King, president of National PTA. “Their efforts have made a positive impact for all students, families and their school, which has been and continues to be more important than ever, especially given the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.”

To celebrate their achievements, National PTA presented Kirtland Schools and Kirtland Schools PTA with a certificate and a National PTA School of Excellence banner to hang in their school.

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Kirtland Public Library The Kirtland Public Library is located at 9267 Chillicothe Road. Hours are Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday-Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about any of these programs or to register, please call the library at 440-256-7323 or visit www.kirtland.lib.oh.us.

age of 3 will include bounces, tickles, one book and end with shaker and scarf activities.

Please have a shaker (or a small container with a few beans or grains of rice inside, securely taped shut) and a scarf (or towel or napkin or handkerchief) handy.

The Boss in the Heartland

Oct. 22 • 11 a.m.

For families with children age 5 and under. Join us for a virtual dance party on Zoom.

Let loose, get moving and be silly.

Oct. 13 • 7 p.m.

Noted rock photographer Janet Macoska has been taking photos of Bruce Springsteen in concert since his early days in 1974. She photographed many of his concerts, including some fantastic Cleveland area shows.

Macoska and author Peter Chakerian document these shows in a new book, “Bruce Springsteen: Live in the Heartland.”

The photos in the book convey the energy and excitement of the concerts; she makes you feel like you’re sitting in the front row.

Macoska and Chakerian will be at the library at 7 p.m.

Oct. 13 to talk about their book and share memories of Springsteen events. They will have copies of the book for sale.

Macoska’s photos have appeared in Rolling Stone, People Magazine, Vogue and many other magazines. Her work is part of the permanent collection of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, The Smithsonian and the National Portrait Gallery in London.

This free program will be held in the library’s Deloris C. Parsons Community Room. Seats are limited, so please register at www.kirtland.lib.oh.us.

PROGRAMS FOR KIDS NOTE: Due to the increasing number of COVID cases, all youth programs — except for the Family Reading Program Oct. 7 — will be held via Zoom in October. Please register for these programs online at www.kirtland.lib. oh.us and the Zoom link will be emailed to you.

Also, Call Miss Pam or Miss Nikki at 440256-7323 if you need more information about any of these programs.

Zoom Family Storytime

Tuesdays • 10 a.m.

We’re taking Storytime back to Zoom.

Great stories, songs, rhymes and more the share with your young child. Please note, there will be no storytime Oct. 5.

Zoom Lapsit

Tuesdays • 10:45 a.m.

This short, very interactive program designed for families with children under the

Do Re Me and You Dance Party

Family Reading Program

Oct. 7 • 7 p.m.

Local author Tricia Springstubb has written several books for kids and tweens. Her newest book is “The Most Perfect Thing in the Universe.” Join the conversation about writing and reading.

This free program is geared to families and will be held in the library’s Community Room. She will have books for sale.

Seating is limited, so please register at www.kirtland. lib.oh.us. Masks required.

Zoom Chocolate Science

Oct. 23 • 10:30 a.m.

Science and math with chocolate? Yes, please! Kids of all ages, register for this program and the Zoom link will be emailed to you. Then come to the library to pick up your activity bag during the week before the program. Finally, login on Zoom on Oct. 23 and do several activities with chocolate.

Virtual Scary Stories

Oct. 30 • 2 p.m.

For kids 8 years and older. Join us for some scary storytelling, snacks and a craft on Zoom. Miss Nikki will be reading tales from R.L. Stine and from ‘Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark.’ Pick up a kit from the library starting on Oct. 25 with everything you’ll need for this spooky afternoon. Costumes encouraged.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Read to your young child and the library will cheer you on. Sign up at the Children’s desk to receive your bookbag and first reading log and check out great books to read with your young child. You can track the reading by using the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten app.

Place a sticker on our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Flower Garden in the Picture Book Room each time you have read 100 books. Earn special incentives for 500 and 1000 books. Help your child discover the joy of reading by cuddling up with lots of fantastic books.

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