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Six Vie for Three Seats on City Council By Magdalene Pesch news@kirtlandchronicle.com Kirtland City Council faces a shake-up as voters will elect three out of six candidates to fill three open seats in the Nov. 5 general election, with a seventh candidate running, uncontested, for a fourth open seat on council.
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Current Kirtland City Council President Kevin Potter is stepping down from his post to run against Mayor Doug Davidson. Vying for Potter’s old seat are Julie Symonds and Kelly Wolfe.
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Julie Symonds Symonds — director of strategic operations at The Refinery, a Cleveland-based software development and design consultancy — graduated from The Ohio University EW Scripps School of Journalism in 2000. A seat on city council would be
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a natural continuation of her established city engagement, she said. “I have demonstrated an active interest in the city’s public affairs and have engaged in the community to offers perspective and ideas,” said Symonds, adding she would explore and exhaust all funding sources for city improvement. “Prior to ever asking our resi-
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dents for more, we need to exhaust all efforts to find more grant funding and ensure that our city is running as efficiently as possible,” she said. Specifically, Symonds would target roads, sewage and drainage issues. See Candidates • Page 2
Alleged Drunk Man With Gun Arrested Near Schools By Magdalene Pesch news@kirtlandchronicle.com A Kirtland man was arrested and charged with using a weapon while intoxicated after he was found lying injured on the sidewalk with a handgun in front of Kirtland Schools football field at 1:15 p.m. Sept. 5, officials said. According to the Kirtland police report, Ronald Sheaks, 31, of 7684 Joseph St., had been riding a red bicycle while intoxicated and fell. “Sheaks was face down and had multiple injuries,” said Kirtland police officer Jose Carrillo in his report. “I observed Sheaks to be bleeding from his nose, his right eye to be red, and his right hand (to be) swollen. I asked Sheaks if he was okay. Sheaks just grunted.” Carrillo noted Sheaks smelled of alcohol. “I asked Sheaks if he had taken anything,” he said. “Sheaks mumbled See Arrest • Page 9
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At Kirtland’s Safety Forces Day Sept. 7, Kirtland Schools Superintendent Bill Wade experienced the effect of the TASER gun. Wade, middle, is flanked by Kirtland police officers Zach Petric, left, and Anthony Germano.
Safety Forces Day Starts New Tradition By Magdalene Pesch news@kirtlandchronicle.com Kirtland’s inaugural Safety Forces Day event Sept. 7 was a “phenomenal” success, said police Chief Lance Nosse during the Sept. 16 Kirtland City Council meeting. The Kirtland Police Association created the event in an effort to show the police department’s
appreciation for, and further its relationship with, Kirtland residents, said Kirtland Sgt. Michael Valenti in a Sept. 25 email. Safety Forces Day brought the police, Kirtland Fire Department personnel and county services together for an “informative, yet fun, day of activities,” Valenti said. The event took place at the Kirtland City Hall and all the services and events were either paid
for by the police and fire associations or donated by local organizations and businesses, the sergeant said. “The Kirtland Police Department has been moving aggressively, building on existing community policing and relationship programs within the city,” he said. “Chief Nosse’s leadership and the support of Mayor (Doug) DavidSee Safety • Page 13
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“As a resident, I don’t believe I’ve ever seen a comprehensive road plan,” she said. “We need to strategically identify what work needs to be accomplished, understand and prioritize the urgency of this work, and then inform the citizens before, during and upon completion of all of these projects.” Symonds also has plans for improved communication between residents and city heads. Career experience and prior community involvement has given Symonds experience in budgeting, she added. “I am a seasoned professional in the project management sector, so I understand the complexities of project planning and budgeting,” she said. Throughout her career, she has negotiated contracts and salaries with employees, and conducted audits and reviews both of individuals and of projects. Symonds said city officials should share “respectful, positive relationships” featuring “timely” communication. “Any representative should have the ability to ask questions without it being interpreted as aggression or troublemaking,” she said, adding she is suited for that role. Symonds said she would support a well-researched and well-articulated police levy.
Kelly Wolfe
Wolfe, a science teacher at Mentor High School, earned bachelor’s degrees from the University of Akron in education and geology, and a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from Ashland University. “I am a longtime resident and truly know how special Kirtland is,” said Wolfe. “I have been, and will continue to be, actively involved in community activities such as supporting the booster programs and attending fundraising events.” Wolfe’s science background “will apply the methodical and logical approach to problem solving the issues that council may face,” she said. Sympatico is key, added Wolfe. “I believe council’s role is to respectfully work collaboratively with administration,”
she said. “While I may not always agree with administration, I would expect to work with the mayor’s office to resolve issues.” Wolfe said she has the financial chops for city leadership. “I have successfully managed budgets both at home and at school,” she said. “My top priority would be fiscal responsibility. I would like to be part of another round of fiscal review. I will fully utilize Ohio Checkbook.” Roads, too, would be a focus for Wolfe. “The current administration inherited the issue with Kirtland Lakes and it was unable to be ignored,” Wolfe said. “I have seen the 2018 City-Wide Pavement Conditioning Rating and Recommendations Plan. We need to execute the road plan in order to avoid more expensive reconstruction. I will work with council and administration to suggest funding for the plan and put it before the residents.” Wolfe also plans to maintain services and activities aimed at seniors and youth. She would work toward a pickleball court.
Ward 2
David Kirek, the current Ward 2 councilman, is stepping down from council. Clint Buchanan and Scott Haymer are vying for his seat.
Clint Buchanan
Buchanan, a firefighter and paramedic with the Painesville Township Fire Department, is a graduate of Kirtland High School and the Firefighter I and II courses at Auburn Career Center. He also has a paramedic certification from University Hospitals. Road repair and maintenance are a focus for Buchanan, he said, adding he will pursue grants for the city and send city employees to grant-writing classes. “The road levy of 2014 was plagued by unforeseen circumstances and problems inherited by our current administration,” Buchanan said. “The city’s current road maintenance plan is headed in the right direction.” However, improvement is needed, he said. “The renewal of the road levy that was voted down by four out of the seven city council members was greatly needed,” he said. “Citing a lack of financial transparency was not only inaccurate, but also negligent. The levy renewal would have only helped the condition of our roads.” Buchanan values the residents’ judgement regarding potential police levies, Buchanan said. “I believe the citizens have the right to See Election • Page 5
Candidates’ Night Oct. 16 The Kirtland P.T.A. and the League of Women Voters are sponsoring their annual Candidates’ Night on Wednesday, Oct. 16, from 7-9 p.m., in Hornet Hall, Kirtland Elementary School. Candidates for mayor, city council and school board will be present, as well as discussions of the issues on the Nov. 5 general election ballot. Enjoy refreshments and meet the candidates after this informative event. For questions, email Linda Davidson at Linda.Davidson@live.com or Kathryn Talty at kktalty@gmail.com.
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Haymer for Ward 2 It’s vital that we vote our values and identify our local leaders, so I will be voting for Scott Haymer for Kirtland Councilman of Ward 2 on Nov. 5. Scott is active in all community activities from school, city and library functions to youth sports and Kiwanis projects. He is a regular attendee of city council, on the Kiwanis Board of Directors and is an owner and operator of Campbell Plumbing, a successful Kirtland business. As a Kiwanis board member, he seeks out new ideas and different perspectives. He weighs the alternatives, considers possible outcomes and develops reasonable positions. He’s approachable and engaged, and, as a lifelong resident of Kirtland, he is genuinely committed to his community and seeing that it is governed well. Scott really cares about Kirtland, but he goes beyond just caring. As an example, voters need to know of the significant contribution Scott has made to the fundraising opportunities of Kirtland Schools’ organizations. For years, Scott as donated hundreds of hours creating a program that allows these organizations to operate the Kiwanis Lemon-
ade Trailer at events throughout the county. He identifies the event, administers the contract, purchases all materials and handles the setup and teardown of the trailer. By working the events in the Lemonade Trailer, clubs and organizations earn money for additional expenses that incur during the school year. These groups receive 50 percent of the profits, with the other half going to Kiwanis to support scholarships and community projects. Over the last four years, with Scott’s leadership and guidance, these groups earned well over $25,000 for their efforts and raised another $25,000 for Kiwanis. And, in addition, the participating students gained entrepreneurial knowledge and experienced the diligence it takes to earn the funds through hard work and effort. I know Scott will serve the community with the same passion he exhibits in this and all his endeavors. Please join me in voting for Scott Haymer for Councilman of Ward 2 on Nov. 5. Richard L. Blum Kirtland
Setting the Record Straight At the Sept. 16 Kirtland City Council meeting, Councilman Matthew Schulz read a statement for the record. The tone and intent of the statement was to suggest that City Council members were complicit in our city’s failure
to provide funding for a plan to fix our roads. The rejected legislation that Mr. Schulz referred to was Resolution No. 19-R-15, which sought to put before the voters of Kirtland a road levy renewal. I, along with the other dissenting members of Council voted no, largely, because we do not feel it is appropriate to pass the buck onto our residents. As designated in Ordinance 236.12, “The Mayor shall annually furnish and present to the City Council, a Comprehensive Road Plan to be included with the submission of the annual budget.” The plan requires, “The funding mechanisms and/or means by which the anticipated and upcoming road repairs will be funded.” To date, this has not been done. The Pavement Condition Rating report obtained by the mayor is merely a list of road conditions and recommendations from the city engineer. The Mayor’s proposed tax levy that Mr. Schulz spoke of would have only kept the city on the path of the existing failed road program and was not accompanied with the Comprehensive Road Plan as required. I and others could not support putting that on our voters to decide. Before we ever ask our taxpayers for more, we need leadership that works to understand the conditions beneath the surfaces of our roads to determine the true cost for repairs, find cost efficiencies and consider every possible means of funding. Until then, I will not pass the buck onto our residents. Richard Lowery Councilman-At-Large
Funding Package Needed for Road Plan Dear Fellow Councilmen, Over the course of the past two years, we have made strides to improve the process of what we would call our Annual Road Plan. On Aug. 20, 2018, this council passed the Annual Road Plan legislation, 18-O-18 (sponsored by Council President Potter). This plan stated in Exhibit “A,” subsection 236.12, part (d), “Annually, the administration and city council shall determine the method and funding to accomplish the work set forth in the Annual Road Plan.” Resolution 19-R-15 presented by the administration was defeated on May 29, 2019, by a vote of 4-3 (nays Smolic, Lowery, Lesnick and Potter). This legislation would have requested the auditor of the county to determine how many dollars a renewal 2-mill levy would garner given the real property revaluation. Furthermore, council would then need to pass separate renewal road levy legislation (not a tax increase) to authorize the Lake County Board Elections to place the issue on the ballot before the voters this November. As of today (Sept. 16) it has been four months since 19-R-15 failed and there has not been any consideration of what the next steps are. I ask you all now, what are we going to do as a legislative body to fund the Annual Road See Opinion • Page 5
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vote to determine the future of our police department,” he said. “I trust the citizens to be able to decide for themselves how much they can afford to contribute to that effort. My occupation offers me a unique perspective into the importance of our community’s safety forces, a perspective that is currently lacking on council. The only agenda I carry into the council race is to help my city.” Buchanan called Kirtland “a testament to what every small town should strive to be.” “I am seeking this council seat not only to represent the residents of Ward 2, but the community as a whole,” he said.
Scott Haymer
Haymer, a minority owner of Campbell Plumbing and Drain Cleaning, is a graduate of Kirtland High School and sees community involvement as what makes civic wheels turn. “I have (been involved) for many years, from coaching youth sports to being a member of Kirtland Kiwanis, or helping out at our schools,” Haymer said. “I want to continue to give back to a community that has given me and my family so much.” Haymer said his attendance at Kirtland City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission meetings has clarified his understanding of Kirtland’s needs. “I saw the need for a person who wants to create a culture of helpfulness to improve our city,” he said. Financially, seasoned career experience will aid freshman civil experience, Haymer said. “Being a business owner, I have a great knowledge of budgeting and auditing,” he said. “For the municipal side, I believe that can only come with time and working with our two newly-hired finance department (employees).” Haymer said the city’s primary challenge is funding. “We need to look into all cost savings ideas and try and build a better revenue stream,” he said. “I would work with city administration and council to achieve the best results while trying to find funding through available grants.” Haymer also seeks economic development “that fits the Kirtland community,” citing the need for a road plan that has incremental goals that are communicated to the residents. “I would fulfill or have a proposed funded plan for the growing recreational needs of our community for our seniors and youth,” he added.
Ward 3
Incumbent Joe Smolic, current Ward 3 councilman is defending his seat against challenger Richard A. Kirbus.
Joe Smolic
Smolic, owner, machinist and inspector at Smolic Machine Company, is a graduate of Euclid High School and attended Cleveland State University for two years. Smolic was elected to council in 2015 and serves on the planning and zoning, safety, service, finance and economic development standing committees. “The obvious difference (from my opponent) is that the opponent has been handpicked by the mayor to run against me,” Smolic said. “While this doesn’t mean he will not vote independently, ask hard questions, or put countless hours in doing the job, it’s
just that I have worked four years beholden to no one other than Ward 3 residents, and will continue to, regardless of who is mayor the next four years.” Cooperation and collaboration are vital components of any relationship, Smolic added. He said overall, fiscal transparency, road and drainage repair, and economic development are his top priorities. “Road maintenance is different than road construction,” Smolic said. “I would categorize construction as new roads, rebuilding roads, (like Kirtland Lakes), and mill-and-fill. Road maintenance is pothole repair, crack sealing, top coating and salting of roads.” Publication of “high quality information” is also key, said Smolic. “In my first four years, I have brought a new level of accessibility and responsiveness to the residents,” said Smolic. “I have been diligent in my pursuit of details on roads, the money spent, and informing the residents via “Kirtland Chronicle” articles.” Smolic said he is adept with organizational finance. “As owner and manager of a business, I am intimately involved with similar transactions every day — sales projections, budgets, payroll, purchasing, banking, revenue and expense reports, and so forth,” he said.
Richard Kirbus
Kirbus, retired from Jostens Corp., is a part-time substitute teacher at four local school districts. He earned a bachelor’s degree in secondary education at the University of Louisville and a master’s degree in athletic administration from Kent State University. “In the past year, I have become concerned with the relationships among our elected officials and thus have chosen to enter council chambers with a clear mind and fresh perspective,” said Kirbus. “We should be attacking the issues, not each other. This will allow us to move forward and keep Kirtland the type of city we decided to live in and raise a family. “I respect the right of residents to vote the issues when that opportunity occurs. I will fight for them, and myself, to have our voices heard,” he continued. “A specific example of this was council’s 4-3 vote to deny us, as voters, to make a decision on the road levy renewal. We all deserved to hear the issue’s pros and cons, make up our own minds and have our votes counted at the polls. My opponent voted not to let us have the right to have our views heard.” Further, Kirbus referenced the city charter. “It says the council has the duty to make a provision for public improvements and proposing assessments (at least giving people the vote),” he said. “We have excellent safety forces and I include in that the service department. We need to sustain these departments so that they can respond when we need them the most.” The Ohio State Auditor’s Office findings and city finance department recommendations are excellent financial guides, said Kirbus. “We need to continue investing and improving our senior and youth recreation facilities and programs as funds and ideas become available,” he added. Rob Skrbis, the current Ward 4 councilman, is stepping down from council. Jeffrey W. Ruple, is running, uncontested, for Skrbis’ seat. To find your polling location, visit www. lakecountyohio.gov/lakeelections/Polling-Locations.
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Plan? Mr. Smolic, as the chair of the Service Standing Committee, would you please schedule a meeting as soon as possible so that we can brainstorm on how to tackle the lack of funding for our Annual Road Plan? Regardless of who is serving on this council in three months’ time, we must first obey the laws we passed (18-O-18), be good stewards of tax dollars, serve our electorate and provide the administration council’s version of a funding plan. We do not have the luxury of time on our side. Delaying critical decisions on this very important topic only further exacerbates the poor condition of many of our roadways along with countless drainage issues. Before we know it, winter will have come and gone, and the phone calls will begin inquiring about patching, paving and flooding. We must have a funding package to care for our infrastructure. Looking ahead at best, given we consider requesting a special election in August 2020 ($6,000 additional cost to city). The revenue collected will lag roughly six
months in time, therefore, those dollars will be available for planning, engineering and construction in spring of 2021, nearly 19 months away. I hope that we can all commit now to having a consensus built funding package in place before council as a whole and the administration at the Oct. 21 council meeting. Thank you for your time and consideration. Matt Schulz Councilman-at-Large
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As the COUNTRY fall sports season winds down, CROSS Kirtland’s sports teams are heating up. Kirtland’s cross country team is off to a The football and boys’ and girls’ soccer fast start this fall with a strong showing at teams are all state-ranked and the volleythe Berkshire Early Bird Invitational on Aug. ball team is on the verge of winning its first 26 and an even better performance at the league title since 2011. Kirtland’s cross coun2017 Frank Gibas Invitational at Kenston try teams also are making strides as they High School on Sept. 2. have just one regular season meet left before “There were many big improvements the postseason begins. from last week and overall improvement as a Kirtland’s boys’ golf team concluded its team,” said Kirtland coach JP Moran. “It was season at the Division II sectional tournaa big race by freshman Julie Namciu and the ment on Sept. 23. The Hornets finished with top three boys were all in the 18s. The girls a 6-7 record overall and placed eighth at secwere all 24:00 or below. That’s very good for tionals. us. We’re working on closing our gaps in the Cici Anness, the only girl to compete on top seven and all moving up so we can have the team, third overall at the low boys’ numbers andplaced a tighter pack.” Division II girls’ sectional tournament adNamciu finished the race in 22:41,togood vance to the district tournament on Oct. 1. At for 58th place. districts, Anness shot a Snyder 94 to finish tied29th for Sophomore Lauren finished 20th overall. with a time of 21:23 while her sister Sydney The was cross country team continues its Snyder 37th in 21:38. preparations for the postseason, beJunior Emily Crebs (24:02), which freshman gins with the league meet on Oct. 12. John Mateja Mr va (24:42), freshman Aimee Sayle and (24:45) Reilly Greenlee have Holly consistently Baldrey and senior Samf set the pace for the Hornets this season. (25:10) also competed for the Hornets in the “October girls’ race. is our championship month,” Kirtland cross country Duncan coach JP Moran Junior Konnor paced said. the “We are training and working to have 45th our Hornets in the boys’ race. He finished best to date this season at CVC with team a timerace of 18:31. Valley Championships. wantfartobehind put our Senior Colton ZankoWe wasn’t as best race out there, be competitive, and he finished 49th with a time of 18:37. Junior mix up. If we can have all runners JakeitGrdadolnik (18:56), junior Nickfocused Briggs on that goal we should be able to be(20:52), happy (20:29), sophomore George Shuppe about our Jonny standing in the(21:33) conference. We freshman Jackson and freshhave niceMcGreal teams, (21:43) have good and a man Ian also fitness, competed. solid foundation heading into October. If the hearts and minds are there with all that, we
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Kirtland’s football team opened the 2017 season with a 14-13 win at Chagrin Falls on Aug. 25. The Hornets weren’t at their best and spent the next week focused on limiting their mistakes. They responded with a 49-14 win over visiting Columbia on Sept. 1. “We’re trying to get better every day,” said Kirtland head coach Tiger LaVerde. “We’re not where we want to be. We want to be playing our best football in November. I thought Week 1 to Week 2 was a great improvement on both sides of the ball.”
can achieve good things.” Kirtland’s football team is ranked first in Division V after winning its first five games of the 2019 season. After blowing through its non-conference schedule with a 3-0 record and outscoring its opponents, 93-7, the Kirtland football team is off to a 2-0 start in conference play. The Hornets have outscored their league opponents, 86-0. Mason Sullivan leads the Hornets with 592 rushing yards on 80 carries and he has scored 11 touchdowns. Luke Gardner has carried 49 times for 449 yards and five scores. Liam Powers has been effective through the air as he has completed 14-of-22 passes for 280 yards and three touchdowns. Kirtland’s boys’ soccer team enters the last two weeks of the regular season with an 11-3 record overall. The Hornets are ranked No. 5 in Division III in the most recent Ohio High School Scholastic Soccer Coaches’ poll. The Hornets dropped a 3-1 decision at Geneva on Oct. 1 to close out league play with a 5-1 record. Nico Podojil-Schlesinger and Marko Cubela are tied for the team lead in points. Podojil-Schleslinger has scored a team-high 11 goals with four assists and Cubela is tied for second on the team with nine goals and he has assisted on a team-best eight goals. Tyler Banyasz has recorded 26 saves with eight shutouts. Kirtland’s girls’ soccer team dropped to No. 4 in the latest Division III state poll after four straight losses. The Hornets, who are 9-4 on the year, have lost to West Geauga, Lake Catholic, Chagrin Falls and Mayfield. STEVE HARE/OHIOVARSITY.COM The first three are ranked in the Division II STEVE HARE, Cici Anness, the only girl to compete on the boys’ team, placed third overall at OHIOVARSITY.COM the Division II state and Mayfield is one of the area’s Jake poll Neibecker ran for touchdowns of 51 and 57 yards for the Hornets. girls’ sectional tournament to advance to the district tournament on Oct. 1. At districts, Anness See Sports • Page 7 shot a 94 to finish tied for 20th overall. Kirtland’s rushing game hit its stride sidelined in Week 2. The Hornets already have beaten league early this season. Mike Zeuli stepped in for Fulco and rivals Berkshire, Cardinal and Independence The Hornets ran for 423 yards in the threw for 93 yards and a touchdown and also and have continued to play consistently season opener and 362 against the Raiders. ran for 52 yards and a score. throughout the first half of the season. Jake Neibecker, who had touchdown Freshman Mario Rodin was a perfect 7Senior Michael Schnur is well on the runs of 51 and 57 yards against Columbia, for-7 in extra point attempts. way to collecting his fourth straight league leads the Hornets with 224 rushing yards “That freshman kicker, he’s money,” MVP award, but his own teammates might and two touchdowns. Joey Torok has rushed LaVerde said. have something to say about it first. for 217 yards and two scores and quarterAdam Mueller and Jack Dever have back Dylan Fulco is third on the team with pushed Schnur to play his best, regardless of GOLF 187 yards and one rushing touchdown. Kirtland’s golf team moved up to the event or quality of competition. Kirtland has been bitten by the injury but with Fulco missing some time against Division II this fall but the Hornets haven’t See Hornets w Page 11 Columbia and kicker Sanjay Sundararajan skipped a beat.
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From left, “Students of the Month” Wade Heller, of KES, Ainsley Borthwick, of KMS, and Kayla Dudash, of KHS.
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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.” ley for first place in the division. The Hornets earned a split with the Mustangs this season. Both teams have two remaining league contests to play to determine the league champion. “We are all trying to get as much practice as possible during our games this week in preparation for the game (against Cardinal) on Thursday,” said Kirtland’s Emma Simons about the key league matchup. “Since this is a new position for us to be in, we’re all trying to focus on playing our game and controlling our side of the court. One of our goals recently has been to have more energy and shake off mistakes because we know how influential that can be in a big conference game like ours against Cardinal. We are all incredibly excited to play them again and prove what we are capable of.”
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A Note from the Mayor Dear Kirtland Residents, the objectives in their order. At the same September has been a whirlwind of ac- time, both administration and council have tivity in the City of Faith and Beauty. Early heard from your voices that keeping the in September, the Gazebo Green in front of project and homeowner cost as low as posKirtland City Hall was packed with emergen- sible is key. We have proposed to the OEPA cy vehicles and first responders of all types lengthening the implementation time for for Safety Forces Day. the sewers, which will give the maximum opOur departments are great exportunity to get grant funding and amples of the flexibility and shared allow us to complete the work in services in their own way by generthree phases. I have also directed ating responses with other agencies the city engineer and the adminisusing mutual aid and teamwork. tration to prepare an informationOld South Church, joined by al meeting for residents where we members of multiple congregacan get a greater understanding tions, hosted a crop walk also startof every grant and loan program ing and ending on Gazebo Green available and their eligibility reto raise funds for their food pantry. quirements. Mayor Doug Davidson Old South celebrated its 200-year Elsewhere in Kirtland, Aqua Ohio anniversary and is still going strong. has already begun water line replacement The city’s redesigned website, www. for Charlesderry and Glen Park, which will kirtlandohio.com, will be up and running on provide more capacity for fire hydrants and Sept. 30. Minutes and financials that may users. When the job is complete, the patched be of interest are updated and can now be road will receive a chip seal to give it a uniposted from city hall without going through form surface as part of Aqua’s project. a vendor. One feature in particular is an isA few final thoughts for September: As we sue tracker, which will enhance our ability to enter the fourth quarter, we will be pushing respond on issues of interest. Thanks to the hard to get drainage and contracted paving council standing committee, volunteers and projects done across the city. Please watch employees that put this website with new your speed and help by driving the speed functionality in place. limit in your neighborhood. I would keep on The Ohio EPA delivered its proposed writing, but I have a very important wedding findings and orders to the city on the Old to prepare for. Town Sewer Project. We responded in the allotted time back to the Ohio EPA that we Warm Regards, will work with them constructively to meet Mayor Davidson
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Guest Column Road Construction Update Hello, I am Joe Smolic, your Ward 3 councilman, and I am presenting my third annual road levy roundup. Numbers below are estimated and include all of 2019. Road Miles Cost Kirtland Lakes 1.11 $638,751 Wrenwood 0.18 $31,100 Martin 0.46 $79,500 Killdeer 0.19 $19,680 Eagle East 1.25 $152,964 Pinehurst 0.38 $68,000 Woodcroft 0.16 $29,000 Arborhurst 0.14 $158,906 Singlefoot 0.13 $155,598 Booth, South 0.50 $186,721 Booth, North 0.60 $221,952 _____________________________ Total
5.10 $1,742,172
• An additional $644,392 was spent on patching, drainage, striping, sidewalks and equipment, ($200,000 roller and excavator, 2015). TOTAL Road Levy Expenditures Smolic 2015-2019 - $2,386,564 • $2,406,429 revenues 2015-2019; $200,000 loan for Arborhurst/Singlefoot. TOTAL Road Levy Revenues 2015-2019 $2,606,429 Mayor’s stated 2019 road plan: Booth Road, 0.6 miles, $221,952. Base work on Billings, $57,000, both Ronyak. Various crack sealing done by service department.
Estimated levy funds available for 2019, $523,000. Breakdown of miles completed and cost directly attributed to streets by ward.
Ward Miles Done (%) 2015-2019 Cost (%) 1 0.72 (14%) $128,100 (7%) 2 3.08 (60%) $955,641 (53%) 3 0.19 (4%) $19,680 (1%) _______________________________ 4 1.11 (22%) $695,751 (39%) Totals 5.10 miles $ 1,799,172 Roads completed 2015-2019 using nonroad levy funds: • 1.75 miles Sperry Road, 0.88 miles Eagle West, 1.12 miles Worrell Road. • These three roads funded 50 percent by OPWC, Lake County Stormwater Management, and half funded by city’s in-kind work and loans. • Route 306/Chillicothe Road, 4.6 miles, state funded $1.45 million. • Council told original cost to city was inkind work on drainage and handicap ramps, value of $145,000, and $10,000 in interest payment on a temporary one-year, $500,000 loan. • In-kind drainage work that was supposed to be done by November of 2018 is just being completed end of September 2019. Council has repeatedly requested details on the return of the borrowed funds and loan payoff, and advised we have to wait until the city drainage work is complete and the state of Ohio closes out the project. Joseph Smolic Councilman Ward 3
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Robbers Drive into Kirtland Circle K, Steal ATM By Magdalene Pesch news@kirtlandchronicle.com
Kirtland’s Circle K was the victim of a smash and grab Sept. 6 when a vehicle drove into the building at 8232 Chardon Road and several individuals stole the ATM, Kirtland police said. At 4:43 p.m., the Circle K clerk reported an aggravated robbery in progress, indicating a group of people in a green Dodge Caravan — which had been stolen from the city of Cleveland — smashed through the front of the building and took the entire ATM machine, police said in a statement. “The clerk was not injured in the incident. The individuals fled the scene traveling west bound on Chardon Road in another minivan that was waiting at the scene,” officials said.
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“Surveillance video shows five to six individuals wearing dark pants, hooded sweat shirts/ jackets, gloves and bandanas covering their faces. The individuals entered the store, removed the ATM and entered a silver colored Plymouth Voyager minivan, bearing Ohio registration HUE1666. “The vehicle and subjects were spotted by the Willoughby Hills Police Department where a brief pursuit ensued.” The Willoughby Hills Police Department continued the pursuit along with another neighboring community until the pursuit was terminated near E. 140th and Saint Clair Avenue in Cleveland, police said. “The only thing we can tell you about the Circle K (incident) — obviously it’s still under investigation,” said Kirtland Police Chief
that he had an alcoholic beverage and weed. Sheaks stated that he was sorry and was just trying to make things right.” Carrillo said he rolled Sheaks onto his back, looking for further injuries and as he did, he saw a tan Sig Sauer 9mm handgun. “I quickly grabbed the handgun and rendered it safe,” Carrillo said. Upon hearing of the gun over the police radio, Kirtland Police Sgt. Michael Valenti immediately went to Carrillo’s assistance. “I met with … Carrillo, who handed me a tan-in-color Sig Sauer P320,” Valenti said in the police report. “Which had the slide locked to the rear, a magazine containing thirteen rounds of 9mm ammunition and a single 9mm round, which was removed from the chamber of the weapon by Carrillo.” The weapon, magazine and single 9mm round were secured, Valenti said. “I then spoke with Sheaks, (who) stated that he was sorry,” Carrillo said. “I asked him where he was coming from. Sheaks stated that he was going home. I asked him where was home and he was unable to tell me. At this time, I began to form an opinion that Sheaks may be operating his bicycle under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol or both.” Valenti corroborated this, reporting, “I focused my attention on the male on the sidewalk, who was bleeding from the head and face. While observing him, and in proximity, I could smell a distinct odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from his person.
“Sheaks was able to speak with officers and rescue personnel and it was learned that he had consumed alcohol and smoked marijuana. The incident caused no direct or indirect threat to the school, students or staff.” Sheaks was taken to Cleveland Clinic’s Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield. Carrillo reported Sheaks told him he went to a liquor store in Mentor, purchased several beers and drank them all. He said Sheaks told him he did not remember where he had been going, and the only thing he remembered was waking up at Hillcrest. “I talked to Sheaks for awhile, allowing him to decompress,” Carrillo said. “Sheaks was emotionally upset and very apologetic.” Carrillo said Sheaks refused to take a blood, breath or urine test, despite knowing his driver’s license would be suspended as a result. The Law Enforcement Automated Data System showed the gun belonged to Sheaks, who had a license to carry a concealed weapon. In addition to using a weapon while intoxicated — a first-degree misdemeanor — Sheaks was charged with operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs, also a first-degree misdemeanor, and failure to maintain reasonable control of his bicycle, a minor misdemeanor. His bond was set at $3,500, which he posted on Sept. 9, according to Willoughby Municipal Court records. Sheaks was arraigned Sept. 11 at Willoughby Municipal Court and pleaded not guilty to all three charges. His pretrial date is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Oct. 9.
Kirtland Community Shred Day Oct. 19
Garden Club of Kirtland Meets Nov. 7
The City of Kirtland is holding a community shred day on Oct. 19, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Kirtland Community and Senior Center, 7900 Euclid Chardon Road. The event will be held rain or shine; bring your documents to be shredded for free. All Kirtland residents are welcome to bring up to three bankers size boxes. Staples and paper clips do not need to be removed in advance. Proof of residency, e.g., driver’s license or utility bill, is required.
The Garden Club of Kirtland will meet at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at Kirtland Public Library, 9267 Chillicothe Road. Bring your favorite gardening books, magazines or catalogs.The group will be sharing which is the most helpful for purchasing, planting, care, disease and overall tips about plants. A variety of tasty refreshments will be served. The Garden Club of Kirtland meets on the first Thursday of the month from September through June at the Kirtland Public Library. Everyone is welcome. For more information or to join, call Marilyn at 216-313- 0416.
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Lance Nosse said in a Sept. 19 phone interview. “We’re working on several tentative leads that we have. We’re also working with several other communities that had the same thing happen — Bainbridge, I believe Akron, Middleburg Heights. We’re trying to work in conjunction with each of those communities to try and pinpoint who our suspects are.” The Kirtland Police Department is asking for any assistance with identifying the subjects, along with locating the other vehicle involved. Anyone with information is asked to call the police department at 440-256-3333.
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Longtime Fire Chief’s Passion Burns Bright By Donna L. Robinson news@kirtlandchronicle.com As a child, Anthony Hutton could be seen camped out in his room watching the original TV series “Emergency!” or listening intently to a police and fire scanner radio. “Anytime a fire truck or a police car went by with lights and siren, I would sit and listen,” recalled the now 54-year-old. Because Hutton was interested in firefighting as far back as he can remember, it might not come as a surprise his passion for battling blazes led to a 30-year career in the field, as well as the honor of becoming the youngest fire chief in Lake County when he took the helm of the Kirtland Fire Department in 2002 at 37 years old. “I care about people and have a desire to help my community of Kirtland,” said Hutton during a recent interview. “I was placed here in this job for a reason.” Hutton, who has been Kirtland’s fire chief for 17 years, received his certification as an emergency medical technician from Lakeland Community College in 1983. Hutton joined the Kirtland Fire Department in 1989 and then Mayor Ed Podojil appointed him as fire chief in 2002, taking the place of Chief Rick Martincic, who was responsible for making the department full time, Hutton recalled. In addition to being chief, Hutton is also a fire safety inspector, advanced fire investigator, hazardous materials technician, paramedic and a graduate of the Ohio Fire Executive program. He serves as the Lake County Fire Chiefs liaison to Lake Health and is also an EMS continuing education instructor. Hutton said since being a firefighter for Kirtland, he and his department have assisted in tragedies not only in their city, but in other communities as well, such as the Kirtland Cult Killings in 1989, severe storms and floods — like the one that hit Lake County in 2006 — major fires, the shooting at Chardon High
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School in 2012 and when two police officers were shot in Willoughby Hills two years ago. “All the fire departments in Lake County back each other up and cover for each other whenever it’s needed,” he said. “We are a close-knit group with the same playbook — The Lake County Fire Chiefs Standard Operating Guidelines.” The Kirtland Fire Department has also covered visits from dignitaries like President George W. Bush, President Bill Clinton, Mitt Romney and a recent visit from President Donald Trump. They were involved in joint training with the United States Secret Service at Lakeland Community College this past year to prepare for the upcoming presidential election. Hutton said he also enjoys going into Kirtland Schools to talk to students about fire safety. “Firefighter Dan Samf handles public education and Safety Town, and he and Lance Nosse, police chief of Kirtland, conduct readSee Chief • Page 11
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from page 10 ing programs to spur interest in students to someday becoming a police officer or a firefighter,” Hutton said, adding the fire department welcomes visitors and groups to tour the stations and will even attend block parties and other events to be involved in the community. “I like to empower my guys to be involved and take ownership of special projects and the department as a whole,” Hutton said. “I delegate and don’t micromanage them.” Another thing Hutton is proud of in his department is its success in attaining grants for all the equipment they have. Cpt. Frank Ponzani has served as the department’s main grant writer and overall, the department has received over $1,000,000 in grants during the past 15 years, Hutton said. A Kirtland resident for 24 years, Hutton loves being able to serve his hometown and is also a volunteer coach for the Kirtland High School baseball team. “Being a fire chief and a coach are very similar. Both allow me to mentor and encourage others to be successful on the field and in life,” Hutton said, adding his wife, Wendy,
daughter, Holly, and son, Andrew, are all used to the attention his job has required over the years — including him having to leave family events, holiday dinners and even returning early from vacation trips when duty has called. “It’s the best job in Kirtland, although we’ve had our busiest year this past year. It’s a job that requires my attention 24 hours a day and 7 days a week,” he said. “I’m honored and blessed to have this job, and to be part of the community where I want to be a leader and someone who cares about Kirtland. I love taking care of people and being there to support them when they are having their worst days. Kirtland is all about taking care of each other. The Kirtland Fire Department is like a family to me that wants to take care of the families in Kirtland.”
Coffee with Council
The next Coffee with Council is scheduled for Oct. 19, 9-10 a.m., at Kirtland City Hall. For more information,contact Kevin Potter at kpotter@kirtlandohio.com or 440-429-0293
Kirtland: A City of Faith (and Beauty) By Shari Allwood Each non-summer month, ministers and staff from Kirtland churches gather with the leadership of Kirtland (Police, Fire, Mayor’s office, etc.) I’ve found the meetings to be helpful to become aware of activities in our great community of Kirtland, as well as to meet the pastors and staff of other local churches. I was raised in a Christian home and have always been a believer. I converted to Catholicism when I married my husband. We have been attending Divine Word Church for 20+ years, and find it to be a vibrant and welcoming parish. We are blessed with Fr. Dave Woost and Fr. Jim Caddy (retired priest in residence) both of whom do an exceptional job of caring for our spiritual needs (along with Deacon John Grazia and retired Deacon Carl Varga). Our Music Director, Becky Harper, is amazing and the music adds much to our worship at mass. Attending church plays a significant role in enhancing my life. Being part of our church community has brought an abundance of blessings – friendships, support in time of need (I felt the prayers of parishioners during a bout of breast cancer), fellowship opportunities, spiritual growth, volunteer opportunities, and more.
Masses are held on Fridays at 5 PM, and on Sundays at 8:30 AM and 11 AM. If you’re Catholic and new to the area, please join us! If you’re interested in becoming a Catholic and joining us to worship, we have a fall education/initiation program available to share the teachings of the church and we warmly invite you to attend. If you’re Catholic and haven’t been practicing, consider attending our Catholics Coming Home program, a six-week welcoming and nonjudgmental series about returning to the church. The program is available on Tuesdays beginning October 1st through November 5th from 7-8:30 p.m. If you have any questions about joining our parish, please feel free to phone the parish at 440-256-1412 or visit our website: divinewordkirtland.org. I’ll be pleased to speak with you as will any of the staff. Kirtland is blessed to have an abundance of church options represented within our community. If you don’t actively attend church, I invite you to consider joining one of the many Kirtland churches to see how faith and church attendance can play an important role in your life. Shari Allwood is business manager at Divine Word Catholic Church, 8100 Eagle Road, Kirtland, (440) 256-1412.
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Community Helps Purchase Marching Band Trailer By Magdalene Pesch news@kirtlandchronicle.com The Kirtland Music Boosters president sang praises Sept. 10 to the community and local businesses for making the purchase of a new trailer for the high school marching band possible. At the Kirtland Parent Teacher Association meeting, Vickie Duber said they bought their “giant beautiful trailer” — which will be used to transport marching band instruments and equipment — last year and had it wrapped in the school district colors and signage over the summer. “We cried when that was finished — that’s how much work and time and effort we put into that,” Duber said. In a Sept. 24 email, Kirtland High School Band Director Tom Dingeldein added, “I would like to sincerely thank everyone that was involved in the purchase and wrapping of the band’s new trailer. The Kirtland Music Boosters have been very supportive in this venture. They made the initial purchase of the trailer and also have supported the purchase of additional equipment needed to haul it.” Dingeldein also thanked Kirk Lintern, of the Lintern Corporation, for selling the trailer, and Scott Haymer, of Kirtland Kiwanis, for helping search for a trailer. “Additionally, I would like to thank the Kirtland transportation department for being welcoming of this new equipment and challenge,” he said. “Bill Podojil and Josh Yelverton from Avery Dennison stepped in with a very generous offer of coordinating the lo-
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Kirtland Music Boosters President Vickie Duber and Kirtland High School Band Director Tom Dingeldein recently praised the community and local businesses for their help in purchasing and wrapping a new trailer in Kirtland Schools signage for the marching band’s instruments and equipment.
gistics of getting the trailer wrapped. They took care of setting up the graphic design with Leader Graphics and getting it wrapped by Wrapped by SB. Dennison made sure that the project of wrapping the trailer came at no cost to our music program. We are very appreciative and grateful of their efforts.” In other PTA business, Duber invited Kirtland parents to become involved with the music boosters, who meet the first Wednesday of every month in Hornet Hall at the elementary school. “The Music Boosters is actually here to represent all of the music programs in all of Kirtland (Schools),” Duber said. “It’s a bit of an assumption that the music boosters is the band boosters, which it’s not. So, essentially,
you are all members of the music boosters, because everyone in KES has a child that’s taking some sort of music program.” Duber said there is no “red tape” around becoming involved. “There is no joining, there is no fees, there is no nothing. You are welcome to any of the meetings and any of the decision-making things that we do, because we are all affected by everything that the music boosters do,” she said. Duber also announced upcoming volunteer nights at the home football games, so parents can more equally “share the wealth” for duties, such as concession stand attention and 50/50 raffle ticket selling. Oct. 11 is Choir Volunteer Night and Oct.
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At Kirtland’s Safety Forces Day Sept. 7, the crowd prepares to watch Brian O’Toole, full-time officer for the Willowick Police Department and part-time officer for Kirtland, and his K9 partner, Anchor, do a demonstration.
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from page 1 son has made it easy for events like this to impact the community in such a positive way.” The Kirtland Fire Department presented CPR life-saving techniques and displayed its fire trucks and ambulances, as children climbed through the vehicles and posed for pictures, Valenti said, adding neighboring fire departments in attendance included Willoughby and Willoughby Hills and Willoughby’s Assistant Fire Chief Scott Mlakar put on an aerial drone demonstration. Neighboring police agencies in attendance included Waite Hill, Kirtland Hills, Lakeland Community College and Holden Arboretum. The Ohio State Highway Patrol greeted residents and conducted tours of police equipment while the Lake Metroparks Rangers attended on horseback, he said. “The Western Lake County Emergency Response Team provided their tactical van to complement Kirtland police officer Jose Carrillo’s participation as a member of that team,” Valenti added. A University Hospitals MedEvac Helicopter also landed in the back lot of city hall. “Flight Nurse Nate Cleland put on a magnificent show of life support assets that the helicopter carries,” Valenti said. Officer Brian O’Toole, of the Willowick Police Department and part-time officer for Kirtland, conducted a demonstration with his K9 partner, Anchor. Scott Amstutz, principal for Kirtland High Schools and Middle School, and Clint Buchanan, husband of Kirtland police clerk Amy Buchanan, wore personal protective equipment to act as suspects, Valenti said, adding O’Toole and Anchor demonstrated how Anchor locates drugs on a suspect. “Bill Wade, Kirtland Schools superintendent, was gracious enough to volunteer to participate in a demonstration in which Kirtland’s (officer Clyde) Null attached and activated probes, so Bill would feel the effects of a TASER,” Valenti said. “The TASER is a non-lethal option for police officers. I give a special thanks to Bill for having the courage to do this. Not many people are willingly put themselves in a situation of discomfort.” Children won prizes at the Lake Metroparks Ranger Bicycle Safety Wheel and Lake County Prosecutor’s Office Victim Assistance Program Wheel of Safety. They also took Project ChildSafe gun safety pledges, he said. “The Kirtland Kiwanis Club, which is, I believe, one of Kirtland’s greatest assets, was gracious enough to support our efforts,” he added. “They also brought their lemonade
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and doughnut trailers, providing refreshing drinks and out-of-this-world treats.” Children received vouchers for ice cream at Angelo’s Pizza and Kirtland Creamery, the sergeant said. “Kirtland schools continue, without hesitation, to support the police and fire departments,” Valenti said. “School staff assisted in ticket sales for a bicycle raffle. Special thanks to Chad Van Arnhem, (Kirtland) Elementary School principal, and Amstutz.” Valenti estimated during the four-hour event, 300 attendees consumed 150 bottles of water or cups of lemonade, 260 hotdogs and 225 bags of chips. He said donations collected at the event amounted to $500 and were deposited into accounts of the Kirtland Police Association and Kirtland Fire Association. The funds will be used for future programs to assist and support the residents. Such programs include No-Shave-November, Thanksgiving to Families and Shop-With-ACop. “And what can be said about the wonderful youth of our community? It is wonderful to see our students take the time to participate in civic duties, demonstrating, year-after-year, a consistent devotion,” Valenti said. “In any program the Kirtland Police or Fire Departments organize, we are never short of Kirtland students willing to participate. That’s something we should all be very proud of.”
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Senior Health Fair Ramps Up Offerings By Cassandra Shofar cassandra@geaugamapleleaf.com Older adults can not only enjoy a plethora of information to bolster their golden years at the Senior Health and Wellness Fair Oct. 7, but they will have access to free mini massages to boot. The fifth annual one-stop-shop event, from 9 a.m. to noon, in the Geauga Family YMCA gymnasium, 12460 Bass Lake Road in Munson Township, is free and open to the public, including non-YMCA members. “My job as the active older adult coordinator here at the Geauga Y is to design programming to keep seniors active and healthy,” said Diane Gorom. “This health fair is one way I can do that. This is our fifth year for the fair and it just keeps growing. We are thrilled to be able to have 37 vendors this year — our largest group yet.” Seniors will have access to free health screenings and the opportunity to “discover and learn new things,” Gorom said. “My partners in this venture are Dawn Damante, senior outreach coordinator from University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center, and Annette Smith, owner of FirstLight Homecare,” she added. Louis Delembo, 85, of Munson Township, visited the fair last year and said he looks forward to attending again this year to see some of the additional vendors. “I enjoyed the health fair last year,” he said. “I received free information and gifts and even got a mini neck massage.” Ruth Craddock, 74, of Chester Township, added, “Each year it gets bigger and better. The vendors who are there are very interesting and helpful.” Smith said when she, Damante and Gorom first started organizing the senior health fair, they had hoped to educate the community on local resources that focus on wellness in the aging community.
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from page 12 everything and just remember that we’re all here for the same group of kids.” Kirtland Elementary School music teacher Scott Soeder emphasized how important the music boosters have been for the school district. “The music boosters have been a great asset to our music program for more than the 30 years I have been associated with it,” he said. “They have provided countless help in obtaining items for our students including uniforms, instruments, field trip support and technology additions. Most recently, the boosters have helped with the purchase of our Yamaha piano, as well as our ViewBoard Interactive TV, which replaces the outdated SmartBoards we were using. Since the elementary music curriculum is completely web-based, this was a much needed and very helpful addition to the classroom.” Duber urged the community to support the upcoming annual Tag Day fundraiser Oct. 5, with a rain date of Oct. 12. “Students put on full (marching band) uniforms and walk the streets of Kirtland, knocking on doors, asking for donations,”
They wanted to connect people to “the businesses in our own backyard that can make the next chapters of life productive, engaging and active,” she said. “I think we have succeeded with the vendors who have committed to this event,” Smith added. “I’m excited to see this year’s event unfold.” Damante said the health fair provides education for the aging community with an overall goal in keeping older adults healthy, active and socially engaged. “This event shouldn’t be missed,” she said. “We will provide information on our support groups, upcoming events and programs, as well as (give people) the opportunity to sign up for the Age Well Be Well Club. UH Geauga will provide health screenings, including cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, body mass index, stroke risk assessments and balance screenings. We will also have an ‘Ask a Pharmacist’ table, as well as an ‘Ask a Doc’ table.” The year’s fair will welcome 11 new vendors, Gorom said. A sampling of vendors include: Living Well Massage & Bodywork, of Middlefield,; Salty, of Chardon; Achilles Running Shop, of Mentor; Clean Eatz, of Mentor; Verizon; and Mustard Seed Art Studio, of Chagrin Falls. Dr. Cherie Lechner-Lunato, a chiropractor, will have samples of a liquid natural collagen HA matrix that improves joint mobility and provides youthful looking skin, Gorom said. Sages Apples Family Farm, of Chardon, donated 250 apples to give out; CCM Rental, of Chardon, is donating 20 tables to the event; and Heinen’s Grocery Store will once again be offering samples of their “superfood” snacks, she said. “I enjoyed the variety of vendors (last year) and look forward to this year’s health fair,” Rick Trivett, 68, of Russell Township, said. Call Gorom at 440-285-7543 for more information or with any questions. said Duber. “It’s sort of a Trick-or-Treat for the music boosters that we send the kids out to do.” Duber said parental involvement is essential. “We cannot send students out without a parent chaperone,” she explained. “So if we have 30 students who show up to help, and we only have four parents, we only get four routes out at a time because the parents have to drive. The students can’t drive themselves.” Last year’s Tag Day was the most successful ever, said Duber. “We raised over $10,000 last year. We have had Tag Days that have been $1,200,” Duber said. “The biggest difference was the parents that were there to drive. We had 32 parents show up last year, which was huge. All of them took two kids, and in three hours, we raised $10,000 because we had 32 parents who showed up. And that was it. It was literally three hours out of their life.” She added, “Be on the lookout. Don’t run over any of our kids. And actually another really big thing — please bring your dogs inside on Tag Day because we have had students get chased down driveways by dogs.” Visit kirtlandmusicboosters.com for more information or to volunteer.
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Kirtland Public Library The Kirtland Public Library is located at 9267 Chillicothe Road. The library will be open Sundays from 12-4 p.m. starting Sept. 9. The phone number is 440-256-7323 and the web address is www.kirtland.lib.oh.us.
Erie Heights Brass – Twenty Years of Favorites
Oct. 9 • 7 p.m. The Erie Heights Brass Ensemble will perform. This group has been together for 20 years and will be playing selections of their favorite songs. This program is free and is sponsored by the Friends of the Kirtland Public Library.
Storytime
Tuesdays • 10 a.m. Enjoy books, rhymes, fingerplays, songs, and surprises with new friends. This storytime is geared for families.
Lapsit
Tuesdays • 10:45 a.m. A short storytime for families with our youngest book lovers. Tickles, rhymes, a story, scarves, shakers and a big finish with bubbles. Lapsit is designed for families with children under the age of 3.
LEGO Club
Oct. 5 • 2 p.m. For children up through sixth grade. Create with the library’s LEGO bricks and afterwards they will be displayed in the library.
Wings of Fire
Oct. 6 • 1 p.m. Have you been reading the “Wings of Fire” series by Tui Sutherland and can’t wait to talk to other fans about it? Play games, make a craft, do activities? How many of the book series have you read? Open to anyone who has read some of the series or the graphic novels. Call the library to register.
Genealogical Society Meets Oct. 31 Have you wanted to learn how to do research to find your ancestors, create your family tree or even find some unknown relatives? Please join Lake County Genealogical Society as it shares information on all the different places for research and how best to use them from society members and local genealogy experts. Guest speaker Tony Petruzzi will talk about “My Roads to Italy and Sicily: A Journey of Travel and Genealogy” at the society’s Oct. 31 meeting, which begins at 10 a.m. LCGS meetings typically are held on the last Thursday of the month, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., in the Morley Library basement at 184 Phelps St., Painesville. The group does not meet in December or August. Please check the LCGS website (www.lcgsohio.org) for any changes in meeting date/time/location or call Dave at 440-209-1639 or Cynthia at 440-9510914 for more information.
Holden Tree Tale Tellers
Do Re Me and You Dance Party
Catapults
Very Hungry Caterpillar Party
Oct. 15 • 10 a.m. The Tree Tale Tellers from the Holden Arboretum will be taking over our storytime. Come hear great stories about nature told by volunteers from the arboretum.
Oct. 17 • 6:30 p.m. Kids in grades K-5, create catapults and then try them out. Who can get closest to the target? Call the library to register.
Frankentoys
Oct. 23 • 3:30 p.m. Come on down to the lab where we will be using stuffed animals and art supplies to make our best Frankenstein-esque creations. For grades 6-12. Call the library to register.
Oct. 25 • 11 a.m. A dance party for families with children up through age 5 in the Community Room. Spend a fantastic half hour dancing with your child. Call the library to register.
Oct. 26 • 11 a.m. Who has a major birthday this year? “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” turns 50 and we are throwing a party. Help tell the story, create crafts, enjoy a snack. For families with kids age 5 and under. Call the library to register.
Let’s Talk About It Book Discussion
Oct. 28 • 7 p.m. Read and discuss “Anything is Possible” by Elizabeth Strout.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
One of the best ways to encourage kids to love reading is to read to them often. Reading exposes young children to a large vocabulary and introduces them to the world. Sign your child up for this initiative and pick up your swag, check out some books and start your reading adventure. The library is here to cheer you on every step of the way. Check in at the Children’s Desk after each 100 books and receive a sticker to place on our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Wall. Choose a book to keep forever after 500 books and receive a t-shirt after completing your 1000 books. Come to the Children’s Desk for more information and to sign up for this great initiative.
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Classifieds
Friday, October 4, 2019
Help Wanted
AUTOS & AUTO PARTS
SERVICES
Small gardening company hiring part/
Mechanics Special: 1996 Saturn 4-door, runs well but needs some work, very low mileage, $750, call 440-382-8639.
Offering special discounts for interior and exterior painting and staining this season. 18 years experience. Professional and insured. Call Dan, 440-342-4552.
planting, mulching, and some lawn cut-
Cash for Junk Vehicles: running or not, classics/big trucks/etc., free removal, call/text Zac 440-679-7293.
FOR SALE Cafe/Pub table with 2 high-top chairs, solid wood and wrought iron, protective glass table top included, table is 42” tall, $175, call/text 440-336-5844.
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Chautauqua Lake: Avail. Sept/Oct, lakefront, 3 BR/2 BA, sleeps 8, boat dock, 440-953-8687. Reserve summer 2020! Pics/ Rsv: www.maplebaygetaway.com
RESTAURANT:
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ess and a Part Time Server. Call John 216-645-2946.
Vintage Stanley Bailey and other woodworking planes, also buying hand and machinist tools. Call Karl at 440-812-3392.
Full Time
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