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Kirtland Fire Department Receives State Grant to Hire Firefighters Council to Consider Long-Term Financial Hit to Budget

would be offered first to the department’s current part-time staff.

During the Oct. 24 council meeting, however, Mayor Kevin Potter said council needed to consider taxpayers’ ongoing financial burden to pay for those new hires after grant funds expire.

Potter praised Hutton for his hard work in securing the grant, but wanted to ensure the city does its due diligence and be transparent with the community.

“There is a long-term additional cost to the city budget for this,” he said.

He acknowledged Hutton has spoken for years about the need for additional firefighters, about the waning interest in the academy, “so I just want to make sure we have a full conversation.”

“It seems like a really good opportunity, but we’ve got to make sure that it’s the right thing for our community and I don’t think it’s something we just jump at without that full discussion,” added Potter.

A joint finance committee and police/fire committee meeting tentatively has been scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Nov. 9. Hutton said he would See City • Page 4

Solid Hornets Season Ends for Runners

By Rich Kelly sports@karlovecmedia.com

It’s no secret that the Kirtland athletic teams have been very successful over the years, no matter the sport.

Some teams, like the football teams, have helped to build a reputation all over the state.

That also can be said of the runners of the cross country teams under coach J. P. Moran.

They closed out another great year with solid efforts most recently at the district meet of Div. III at Madison High School, sending several athletes on to regional competitions at the Boardman regional meet — a leading assembly of state-caliber runners.

Neither meet disappointed, especially the Kirtland girls’ meet.

The boys did not see the successes they had hoped for, but they did make the competition work.

Freshman Ben Sherman was the top finisher for Kirtland in 25th place. Not far behind was Ian Borthwick.

Junior Daniel Booth set a personal best for himself with a 20:31 clocking, showing his efforts are paying off.

“I didn’t run too badly today,” he said after his race. “I got a new PR, so that shows how much I have improved since the start of the season.”

Coffee with Council is Nov. 5 and Nov. 19 10-11 a.m., at Kirtland City Hall.

For more information, contact Joe Smolic at JSmolic@kirtlandohio.com or 440-487-8984

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first-responders such as stress and burnout caused by understaffing, D to a Sept. 23 news reN LA according Kirtland Fire Department KIRisThoplease from DeWine’s office. ing to boost its staffing level after re“By helping our first-responder ceiving a $589,060 state grant to hire agencies bring their staffing levels three full-time firefighter/paramedics. up, we hope to ease some of the The two-year grant is included stress on current staff who are in the second round of the new taking on added responsibilities,” Ohio First Responder Recruitment, DeWine said.

Retention, and Resilience Program.

Kirtland Fire Chief Tony HutTo date, Gov. Mike DeWine has ton said at the Oct. 3 council meetawarded $9.4 million to 46 Ohio ing the new hires need to be on agencies as part of this program, board by Jan. 1, 2023, and later which supports wellness needs of added the new full-time positions

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The Kirtland girls cross country team after the regional meet at Boardman.

In an individual sport like running, improvement is the benchmark, but Coach Moran was pleased with how both of his teams performed.

“All of our kids ran really well today,” he said at the end of a sunny day in Lake County. “The levels of competition were pretty big, and everybody ran well. The boys had

some really stiff competitions, especially, but they competed, which is where it all starts.”

The Hornet girls claimed a second place finish with a team total of 69 points. Their efforts were paced by a solid fourth-place finish by senior Ainsley Borthwick, who ran a consistent time of 20:12.38 in securing her regional berth.

Rock-solid efforts also came from her teammates; they finished only 12 points behind the team from McDonald, which also dominated a week later at the regional meet at Boardman High.

For Kirtland, freshman Sylvia Vosicky finished in ninth place with a time of 21:03.94. Close behind See Sports • Page 5

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A Note from the Mayor With Thanksgiving right around the cor- finally put the road funding question behind ner, in Kirtland, we have much to be thankful us by establishing a long-term road program. for. Our schools, churches, businesses, civic Passage of the issue will initiate a City of Kirtgroups and, of course, all the residents that land Charter change that will increase the city help make up this community fabric, time income tax by 0.25%. Issue 6 is not a properand time again, prove to be some of the best ty tax and will not affect retirement income.

The newly-generated revenue will around. be realized from the following inOn Oct. 22, nearly 200 voluncome earners — those living in anteers came out for a day of service other community, but working in that was unlike anything I’ve seen Kirtland, folks that live and work before. Together, the Mayor’s Acin the City of Kirtland and those tion Network, Divine Word and the of us that live in Kirtland and work Church of Jesus Christ of Latter elsewhere. Based on census data, Day Saints coordinated work projthe median income for a Kirtland ects throughout the city. In conMayor household is $91,000 per year. junction with Kiwanis and Kirtland Kevin Potter Calculating from this income level, Boy Scout Troop 286, these teams of volunteers came together and spread out the additional tax equates to about $237 per around the city to clear and clean yards of year or 0.62 cents per day. Additionally, Kirt20 seniors or veterans, assist with Shred land City Council passed Resolution 22-R-47 Day, work at the Community Garden, clean that requires that every dollar raised by the the rec park and more. Thank you to all, as additional 0.25% will be used for road projthis was a day we can all be proud of. An extra ects only.

I am entirely hopeful that Issue 6 passes thanks to councilmen Smolic and Ziegler for their assistance, and Councilman Haymer for on Tuesday and appreciative of the city counthe use of his equipment. Kirtland was at its cil members that worked hard with me to exhaust all opportunities to cut costs over the best that day.

On Nov. 8, voting will take place at city last three years. We made tough decisions by hall and the community center. As always, reducing staff and consolidating police disI expect Kirtland voters will show up to the patch with Willoughby. I am also thankful for polls in large numbers to exercise their right members of the community that participated to vote. Voters will be choosing candidates in the road funding discussions over the last and voting on issues that impact our everyday few years that helped lead to having this islives. One of those Issues will be an opportu- sue on the ballot.

Three years ago, I asked for your vote and nity to vote to fund a long-term Road Funding confidence while running for mayor. During Plan by voting Yes on Issue 6.

See Mayor • Page 7 Voting yes on Issue 6 will help Kirtland

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from page 1 like a decision made on accepting the grant at the Nov. 21 council meeting.

In other business Oct. 24, Senior Center Director Teresa Szary explained Issue 5 on the Nov. 8 ballot is a renewal of the countywide senior services levy.

“This supports 15 different agencies in Lake County, from home-delivered meals, congregate meals, adult protective services, what have you, as well as nine area senior centers,” Szary said. “It’s not an increase and it passed with 65% support in 2017, and the same levy that was first approved in 1992. It funds about $4.5 million of support and programs every year throughout the county.”

With all of the agencies and senior centers, the goal is to help provide quality of life for seniors so they can stay in their homes and remain active in their communities, she said.

Szary shared several statistics with council members: In 2016, seniors 60 and older made up 22% of the population. Today, it’s about 27%. By 2030, it is expected to be close to 33%.

“So obviously as the county ages, we’re going to have to deal with some of those challenges that come with an aging population.

This levy supports that community,” she said. “As with everything, costs are going up, so this renewal is pretty important.”

Law Director Matt Lallo reported the city was named in a lawsuit former Police Chief Lance Nosse filed in federal court, although not all parties have been served. He deferred any comments on the litigation until a later date.

City Engineer Doug Courtney reported the final cost estimate for the Old Town sewer project is about $3.8 million. Tentative assessments to the 132 affected parcels is $19,557, he said, payable in full, in part or not at all. Those residents paying in part or not

at all will have the balance assessed to their property taxes and payable over 20 years.

Courtney noted Lake County Commissioners have committed $1 million toward the project from its American Rescue Plan funds, and the city has secured a $250,000 grant from the Ohio Public Works Commission.

The county also will be applying for up to $250,000 in Community Block Development Grant funds that would be available to qualifying residents to help offset the cost of abandoning their septic systems and connecting to the new sewer line.

Potter said U.S. Congressman Dave Joyce also was successful in earmarking in the federal budget another $820,000 for the project, but it has yet to be passed officially.

Councilman Rich Lowery, who chairs the city finance committee, reported as of Aug. 31, the city budget is up more than $1.2 million.

“The vast majority of that is income tax, $495,559, property tax increase, $121,176,

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and then ARPA funds, which ceased, and that was the second payment of $360,363,” explained Lowery.

In other department business, Police Chief Brian McCallister said the Thanksgiving food drive is underway and residents can drop off canned good and other items in the lobby of city hall.

Service Director Joe Fornaro said the city received a 500-ton salt delivery Oct. 17 and the next day the trucks were out plowing and salting, using around 20 tons.

“Remember that date, that’s going to be a trivia question sometime later in the year,” he joked, adding the earliest snowfall he can recall occurred one year around Oct. 10.

He also noted shred day once again was a huge success.

Finally, the next Coffee With Council is scheduled for Nov. 5 and members agreed to set a regular schedule beginning in January 2023.

“I think it’s a great idea and a great opportunity for the residents to come and talk to council, but I do feel that council should be able to plan around that ahead of time,” Councilman Ron Fenstermaker said.

Kiwanis Korner

By Jim Porter October ended with members giving the Kirtland Community Garden a fall cleanup Oct. 22.

This year, all 24 beds were put to good use by community members who harvested bumper crops. Beds were cleaned out, with plans being made to expand the garden by a minimum of five new spots. The Garden Club of Kirtland manages the bed rentals.

Club President Mike Sams joined Mayor Kevin Potter at the Community Center to officially dedicate the new playground. Community Youth Soccer held their year-end party/ picnic that evening and the playground got a very enthusiastic work-out by lots of very excited kids! It appeared that it got an excellent kid approval rating.

Kiwanis will bring back the Senior Christmas Dinner Party program this year after the pandemic-caused ta wo-year cancellation.

Kiwanis members will begin inviting senior community members who might be unable to attend and offer transportation to and from it.

Also, Kiwanians who have moved into assisted living facilities nearby will be invited to meet together with old friends at the dinner held at the Community of Christ Church Dec. 1. If you know of seniors who might be missed, please call Kiwanian Tom Dice at 440-256-8409.

Mighty Oaks from small acorns grow. So does Kirtland football, with our expert forester Coach Tiger LaVerde. Kiwanis knows it takes a lot of community support to make safe equipment available for youth football players. Current youth helmets are 10 years old and cannot be reconditioned for further use. Kiwanis has approved donating $10,000 to Youth Football to assist in the purchase of new safely designed helmets.

Kiwanis is very proud of our sponsored Kirtland High School Key Club. With a membership of over 35 students, they are actively planning a number of club activities. The club struggled to exist during COVID but has come alive and currently is active in state level programs.

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Students of the Month

Logan LaGanke

Julia Cottrell

Corbin MacGillis

The Kirtland Kiwanis “Students of the Month” for November 2022 are fifth-grader Logan LaGanke, of Kirtland Elementary School, seventh-grader Julia Cottrell, of Kirtland Middle School, and ninth-grader Corbin MacGillis, 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.”

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from page 1 was freshman Izzy Copeland at place 11 with a time of 21:04.29.

Delaney Kuczkowski, the second senior in the Hornet nest, came in at 26th place in a time of 22:31.76. Junior Stephanie Drazetic was in the 34 spot with a run of 23:16.80.

Coming in at spot 42 was junior Jessica Jackson in 24:17.03, and the final runner for Kirtland was freshman Kaitlyn D’Amato in a time of 25:19.42.

Ainsley Borthwick was juiced up by her effort, as well as that of her team.

“I always like running here,” she said.

“Today was a beautiful day to run. Even with all the recent rain we have had, there basically was only one spot on the course that was a problem with being wet, but once I got through that area, I was able to run like I wanted to and to finish strong.”

Copeland was also happy with her effort, and her team’s.

“I had a good time running today,” she said.

“I just wanted to keep close with my teammates and with the runners ahead of me so we make it to regionals.That is important for our program, and we did a really good job today.”

That determination set up a sound showing at the regional meet in Division III at Boardman. But with a much larger crowd, usually featuring many state qualifiers in the blend, things didn’t quite work out so well for the Hornet girls, who did not get any runners to the state meet at Fort Obetz complex outside of Columbus.

It was not for lack of effort. McDonald, along with Maplewood, showed early on that they would be the cream of the crop as a team.

With only the top 16 finishers making the trip to Fort Obetz, Borthwick battled. With stiff competition on a much more hilly course than Madison, Borthwick ran a solid race but was unable to make up any areas of separation with those ahead of her. She ran a solid 20:51.50, but it was only good for a 17th place finish.

Only the top 16 made it to state, so her high school cross country career came to a close.

“I really can’t explain what went wrong for me today,” she said as she caught her breath. “The course was in good shape, I felt fine, but I just couldn’t make up space after the first part of the race. I can’t pinpoint any one reason why.”

Copeland came in at a respectable 37th place with a time of 21:59.00. Vosicky was right with her in the 38 spot with a run of 22:01.10.

Senior Delaney Kuczkowski ran her last cross country event in 23:15.00, good for a 61st place finish. The other three Kirtland

runners came in at 80, 81 and 86 to close out the day’s efforts: Drazetic in 24:32.40, Jackson in 24:36.90 and D’Amato in 25:08.90.

Clearly the future is bright for Hornet running events to come.

“I’m just so really proud of how our girls ran today,” Moran said. “This is a really tough regional meet, and we ran very well and have a lot to be proud of. We’re a young team, and the girls gave me their best effort all season long and improved so much. It was just a fun season for us.”

Of course parental assists cannot be underestimated. They cheer on the runners at meets and take them to special places all season in preparation for the big shows.

One such parent is Ethan Kuczkowski, Delaney’s father. While disappointed that none of the Hornet girls would make the trip to Fort Obetz , he said the growth of the team was so evident, he could only be thankful for all the Kirtland runners, both boys and girls.

“Delaney just started running as a freshman,” he said. “To see where they are now, both as individuals and as a team, gives them so much to be proud of.

“It was great to have the seniors, when Delaney started out, lifting her spirits so much and helping her out when they could.

To see her now is amazing. She has tried hard to do the same for the younger girls now, and the effort of all the girls, as a team, really showed up at the end of this season.

Our top five runners battled all season as a unit, and we can build on that in the future.

Coach Moran is positive all the time, and his support and that of all the teammates is why Kirtland is so successful these days.”

Each fall, Kirtland athletes play hard, run hard, and expect to be successful all the time.

These Hornets, both boys and girls, match that mode, and as they grow as teammates, their individual skillsets will also get better, making other Kirtland athletes a powerhouse.

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Community Spotlight

Kirtland Residents Give Thanks During Time of Reflection

By Donna L. Robinson editor@karlovecmedia.com As Thanksgiving approaches, people are often filled with gratitude for the things in their lives that bring them joy and satisfaction.

Personally, I had the honor to be raised in Kirtland and I am truly thankful to my parents for raising me and my eight siblings in such a fine family-oriented and close-knit community.

Kirtland residents recently expressed what they are thankful for, not only on Thanksgiving, but all year round.

Scott Haymer, born and raised in Kirtland, said he is thankful for being part of two groups — the Kirtland Area Service Council and the Kirtland Kiwanis.

“They have done so much for our community, like ’Stuff the Bus Gifts for Kids,’ festivals, rummage sales … the list is endless,” he said. “If you are interested in supporting or giving back to your community, you should join these fun groups, as I have been proud and thankful to represent them.”

Barbara Trovato Ducca, a resident of

Kirtland for 49 years, said she is grateful for her childhood and growing up with a lot of love surrounding her, including dinner every Sunday at her grandmothers, aunts and uncles who were like second parents, and cousins who were like brothers and sisters.

“I have been blessed with three wonderful children who I am happy were raised in Kirtland that have blessed me with six amazing grandchildren that are my heart,” she added. “As a Kirtland resident, I am most thankful for the sense of peace and safety. We live in a very tranquil and safe area and we are surrounded by nature. I am also thankful for a community that will come together in a time of need, and thankful for our wonderful safety forces, our police and fire department.”

Grace Ann Bourne, who has live in Kirtland for four years, said she is most thankful for the beauty and serenity both in the nature and individuals surrounding her.

“Kirtland is home to people who care about each other and their community, especially when you look at the work of places like Divine Word Church and other places of min-

istry,” she said. “People know each other and are accountable to each other. That’s unique and has to be purposefully cultivated in our community of Kirtland.”

Faith is a cornerstone for residents like Kelly Meyer and Linda Haskins Davidson, both residents in of Kirtland for over 20 years.

“In the community of Kirtland, family, faith and freedoms are what I am always thankful for,” Meyer said. “I am most thankful, as a Kirtland resident, for a community filled with residents, organizations and business that we can depend on, whether it is something simple like a reference for a Kirtland business for a home repair or coming together to help out another resident in a time of trouble or difficulty. Our community always steps up to help one another. My Kirtland neighbors and friends have very much become our family.”

Haskins Davidson added, “I’m most thankful for my faith in Jesus Christ, in our city of truly ‘faith and beauty,’…and my family being here with me. I’m thankful to live in Kirtland where my husband’s family have been residents for almost a century. What an amazing community.”

For Gina Ruggerio Davidson, meeting her husband in 1989 and raising their three children top her gratitude list.

“I am thankful for the friendships we have developed over the last 33 years together, plus the Kirtland graduates my husband grew up with that we are still friends with today. I am thankful for my parents moving to Kirtland in 1993 and having our weekly Sunday meals with my family.”

For Adam Kaplowitz, reflecting back on the 59 years he’s lived in Kirtland puts a smile on his face as so many memories flood into his mind.

“One of the things I am thankful for and love most about Kirtland is that having invested the time and planting the seeds of social interaction in Kirtland has resulted in the growth of long-term friendships, business opportunities and peace of mind,” he said. “I have never been disappointed in the bountiful rewards I have received from my community.”

Kaplowitz added, “What I’m most thankful for also is the wealth of friendships that I have, that is priceless, intangible and only exists because of the blessings I have received from the people that I have spent time with.

I like the fact that Kirtland is a community that doesn’t try to wear you down into uni-

formity, but allows us to be individuals within the rights and respect of others, and for that, I am grateful and thankful.”

Kathy Carter, like Ruggerio Davidson, met her husband in Kirtland, where she has lived for 62 years. “(My husband) and his family are lifelong residents. As a matter of fact, some of his family members helped build the Kirtland Temple back in the day,” she said. “I am so thankful my children went to the Kirtland Schools, as the Kirtland Schools are strong and students get a good education there. I am still proud and thankful for all the years I grew up in a small town with family connectivity, a town that gave us a sense of morality and we still have the hometown feel in my city of Kirtland.”

As a former Kirtland resident, I would like to express my thanks to the editor of the Kirtland Chronicle, Cassandra Shofar, for the many opportunities she has given me over the years, to write about the very special people and businesses that have made Kirtland a nice place to live and do business in. Even though I am not a resident now, my heart will always be in Kirtland, and I will always be thankful for the lifelong memories it has given me.

I would like to wish all the residents, and friends I have made in Kirtland, a very Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving!

Donna Robinson is a freelance journalist for the Kirtland Chronicle.

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Congratulations to the sixth-grade St. Anselm CYO volleyball team. The girls went 8-0 in the regular season, placed second in the mid-season tournament and were the end of season tournament champions. Team members are (l to r) front row: Maddie Bolt, Jocelyn George, Gianna Lallitto, Morley Flowers-Partee; middle row: Marian Nicolosi, Sarah Kent, Guinn Dolecek, Kayla Bauckman; and back row: coaches Jennifer George and Craig George.

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from page 3 that campaign, I laid out new principles for how we approach repairing and maintaining our roads. Today, I am proud to say, our road paving projects are competitively bid by professional contractors while incorporating analysis of sub surface and drainage conditions. Kirtland’s paving program is now

designed by a professional engineer and we have made a commitment to a maintenance plan that will keep good roads good well into the future. By working together and voting yes on Tuesday, we can ensure our ability to fund our comprehensive road program for decades to come.

On Nov. 8, I humbly ask for your support of Issue 6.

Thank you, Mayor Potter

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ELECTION 2022

Joyce, Kilboy Outline Differences in Remaining Weeks

By Amy Patterson amy@karlovecmedia.com

As the Nov. 8 election looms, candidates and campaigns are heading into the final phase of their races. One of those races — for the congressional seat covering U.S. House District 14 — will pit incumbent Republican Dave Joyce against Democrat challenger Matt Kilboy.

Joyce has run a mostly-quiet campaign, but outraised and outspent Kilboy, according to a Federal Election Commission report. The report showed Joyce has spent over $800,000 on his campaign, compared to just over $70,000 spent by Kilboy. Joyce’s campaign shows over $2.2 million cash on hand, while Kilboy’s campaign shows about $16,000.

The two have not appeared together in public.

Besides the name recognition associated with incumbency, Kilboy said some privileges of Joyce’s office give him special advantages, including access to messaging tools available to sitting members of the U.S. House.

One of those tools is franked mail, through which those in congress can communicate directly with their constituents. Costs associated with delivering franked mail are paid with taxpayer funds set aside for each office to use on official communications, according to the rules of the House Commission on Congressional Mailing Standards.

Earlier this summer, Kilboy approached the press with concerns about Joyce’s use of franked mail. “(Joyce) has bought radio ads, digital ads and mailed pieces that, in my view, are partisan/political and violate the regulations around franking,” Kilboy said in an email to the Geauga County Maple Leaf. “Additionally, I have had voters complain to me that they have seen these ads and they are not represented by him.”

Kilboy attached multiple advertisements, with some he said showed up on his social media feeds even though he is represented

by Congressman Tim Ryan, a democrat currently running for U.S. Senate.

One Facebook advertisement marked “paid for by the Office of Dave Joyce” asked users to vote yes or no on a question which asked, “Are the Biden-Harris administration’s policies to blame for the crisis at our border?”

Another ad was accompanied by text reading, “Biden’s failed energy policies are expensive for Ohioans.

Can you afford them?”

One voter in District 14 forwarded to Kilboy a mailer with the words, “Reckless spending and failed energy policies are crushing Ohio families.”

Members of Congress are required to

receive formal approval for any and all mass communications from the bipartisan Franking Commission, a representative from Joyce’s office said.

Joyce’s office provided documents showing approvals for each ad Kilboy disputed.

Rules for franked mail include that such communications must not be targeted based on political party affiliation, should not be targeted outside of a congress member’s district and that best efforts must be made to ensure the communication is distributed to as few individuals outside the district as possible.

Kilboy said he was not surprised by the response from Joyce’s office.

“As a taxpayer, I don’t care that a committee approved his expenses. It still appears that he used our money to pay to campaign.

This stance highlights how corrupt our political system is,” Kilboy said.

He also emphasized his political differences with his opponent and criticized the Republican party’s response to what Kilboy said is a worsening economy for Ohioans.

“I’ve repeatedly watched people in the grocery store pickup items, check the price, and then put them back,” he said. “Ohioans are saddled with healthcare debt. Many have to ration medications or choose between getting a prescription filled and putting food on the table. Many Ohioans are barely treading water.”

Inflation, including higher costs for food, are affecting the whole world, but Kilboy said Republicans refuse to work with Democrats on a solution.

Joyce’s voting record, however, shows he is ranked as the 31st-most bipartisan member, out of 435, in the U.S. House, and the 16th-most bipartisan Republican.

Joyce has introduced and voted on bills in partnership with several Ohio Democrats, including a bill to address workforce needs cosponsored with Congresswoman Shontel Brown, a Cleveland Democrat. According to a Sept. 9 press release, the bill would create a commission bringing together leading experts across industry, public services, labor and community organizations to develop an understanding of how existing labor shortages developed and what policymakers can do to bridge the gap.

Another bipartisan bill, the Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act, introduced in April in partnership with Nevada Democrat Susie Lee, would provide support for primary care providers in medically disadvantaged communities. Joyce, co-chair of the Congressional Nursing Caucus, said those who live in rural communities often lack access to medical care due to a shortage of qualified medical professionals.

The bill currently sits in the House Subcommittee on Health.

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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.

Did You Know….

The Kirtland Public Library does not charge overdue fines for most materials. And, most material renews automatically. This

means, you don’t have to worry about rushing to return something.

An item won’t renew automatically when there is someone else waiting for it, or it has reached the limit of renewals. A book will renew four times if it is not on a waiting list for someone else. DVDs automatically renew once.

When the renewal limit has been reached you will be charged for the cost of the book — the system assumes it is lost and needs to be replaced. When you return the book, the charge is removed and you pay nothing.

The library charges overdue fines on WiFi Hotspots. Hotspots circulate for two weeks.

To check one out, you must have a valid CLEVNET library card.

Weekly Programs

Lapsit

Tuesdays • 10 a.m.

Bounces, rhymes, one book, scarves, and shakers, geared for families with children under the age of 3. Make friends as you enjoy stories with your child.

Storytime

Wednesdays • 10 a.m.

Enjoy great books, rhymes, songs, and surprises with your child. This storytime is geared for families with children age 5 and under. Make new friends and have fun at the library.

Special Programs LEGO Club

Nov. 5 • 10:30 a.m.

Families, spend an hour creating with the library’s LEGO brick collection. Once you have completed your creation with our bricks, it will be placed it in the library’s display case for all to see. Please register.

Financial Literacy for Teens

Nov. 5 • 2 p.m.

For those in grades 6-12. This program

by Lake County Treasurer Michael Zuren will help teens learn about budgeting, setting financial goals and creating a healthy credit history. Please register.

Meet Me At The Library

Nov. 11 • 10:30 a.m.

Families with children age 5 and under, meet at library to try lots of fun activities.

Come move those muscles, enrich your brain and make new friends as you find out what fun awaits you this time. Please register.

Make An Apple Pie

Nov. 19 • 10:30 a.m. or 2 p.m.

Children in grades K-12, bring your favorite adult to assist you in creating an apple pie completely from scratch, which you will then take home to bake that day or freeze and then bake at a later date. Please bring a rolling pin, a pastry cloth or clean pillow case, an apron and your favorite adult. Please register for one session only.

Financial Literacy for Kids in Grades K-5

Nov. 21 • 6:30 p.m.

Kids in grades K-5, bring your parent with you as you find out about earning, saving and spending money in this program led by Lake County Treasurer Michael Zuren. Please register.

Teen Book Discussion

Nov. 22 • 4 p.m.

Youth in grades 6-12, join our newest

book discussion group. Our first book to be discussed will be “The Dragonet Prophecy,”

by Tui Sutherland, the first volume of her “Wings of Fire” series.

Whether this is your favorite series or you have never heard of it before, read the book and come see what others thought about it.

Please register.

Adult Programs Used Book Sale

Nov. 5 • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

There’s something for everyone at the Friends of the Library Used Book Sale.

Come to the Book Cellar and find some treasures.

Beginning Card Making Class

Nov. 7 • 7 p.m.

Join Pat Bowman to learn card-making basics just in time for Christmas. You will make a lovely assortment of cards and tags to send out and use for the holidays.

The cost for this class is $12 per participant and you will go home with a set of cards.

Payment must be made at the door, preferably in the form of cash in the exact amount.

Please register for this program.

Meet Author Brad Ricca

Nov. 9 • 7 p.m.

Local author Brad Ricca’s new book is “True Raiders: The Untold Story of the 1909 Expedition to Find the Legendary Ark of the Covenant.” This book tells the untold true story of Monty Parker, a rogue British nobleman who, after being dared to do so by Ava Astor, the so-called “most beautiful woman in the world,” headed a secret 1909 expedition to find the fabled Ark of the Covenant. Like a real-life version of Raiders of the Lost Ark, this incredible story of adventure and mystery has almost been completely forgotten today.

Ricca will talk about the research he did to write the book. There will be copies available for purchase.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Kirtland Public Library. It is free and seats are limited. Please register.

World War II Talk

Nov. 15 • 4 p.m.

Meet local author Skip Trombetti and learn about some of his experiences. His book, “Thirteen Months, Quirky Tales of a Marine in Vietnam” will be available for purchase for cash. Please register.

Library Basket Raffle

Check out the Friends of the Library Basket Raffle. Twelve fantastic baskets are on display at the library until Nov. 15.

Purchase tickets at the Circulation Desk.

Winning tickets will be drawn on Nov. 18.

Library Closed

The library will close at 5 p.m. Nov. 23 and will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24.

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