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Soccer Finishes Season as State Runners-up By Steve Hare OhioVarsity.com After reaching the Division III Final Four in 2015, the Kirtland girls’ soccer team took the next step this fall and won its second regional championship in three seasons and the Hornets also advance to the state championship game for the first time in school history. That game ended in a 4-0 loss to Cincinnati Summit Country Day. The state championship was the third for the Silver Knights in five finals appearances since 2011. “We played one of the best teams in the state of Ohio, regardless of division,” said Kirtland coach Ed Bradac. “We knew we had to almost play mistake-free soccer, so to give up two goals in the first five minutes was not the way we wanted to start.” The loss was disappointing, but See Soccer • Page 7
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The 2017 Kirtland Hornets girls soccer team was the best in school history.
BOE President Anticipates ‘Tough Decisions’ Kirtland Schools Board of Education members have some difficult decisions on the horizon as district Treasurer Dan Wilson recently warned of projected deficits. Presenting a five-year forecast Oct. 23 to the school board for fiscal years 2017-2018 through 2021-2022, Wilson said the district is projected
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to be running at a deficit for all five years. Total income over the five-year period is estimated to be approximately $14.1 million for the 2017-18 fiscal year and $14.5 million for each of the four years thereafter. Total expenditures are estimated to be approximately $15.1 million for the 2017-18 fiscal year, $15.6 million for the 2018-19 fiscal year, $16.1 million for the 2019-20
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fiscal year, $16.7 million, 18, approximately $1.1 approximately, for the million in 2018-19, $1.6 2020-21 fiscal year and million in 2019-20, ap$17.2 million for the 2021proximately $2.2 million 22 fiscal year. in 2020-21 and approx“So, if no changes are imately $2.7 million in made and no savings can years 2021-22. be found, the district will “We are defining defibe running at a deficit for Stepanovic cit as current year exeach year of the five-year penses exceeding current forecast,” said board Vice President year income,” Wilson explained. Ron Stepanovic, adding, specifical- “The ending cash balance will be ly, the deficits are estimated to be approximately $1 million in 2017See Budget • Page 3
Off-Street Parking Ordinance Is Still Under Construction By Magdalene Pesch News@kirtlandchronicle.com
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The Kirtland Hornets football team reached its sixth state title game in seven seasons by beating Nelsonville-York, 44-0. The Hornets (14-0) will now play Maria Stein Marion Local (14-0) at Tom Benson Stadium in Canton for the Division VI title. That game was finished after deadline. The Hornets defeated the Flyers in the 2015 championship game, 2220. The Hornets won state titles in 2011, 2013 and 2015 and finished as the runner-up in 2012 and 2014. They lost in the regional championship game last fall. Ethan Jernejcic is seen here with the sack last week.
On Nov. 8, Kirtland City Council held a public hearing on proposed amendments to Chapter 1248 of the city’s ordinances, which pertains to improvements in subdivision regulations. The ordinance is currently with council’s standing Planning and Zoning Committee. No resident spoke at the hearing, but Mayor Doug Davidson said the purpose of the changes was to ensure the city “puts in the best possible road the first time the road goes in.” “The horse is already out of the barn in some cases because our roads were built over a multitude of years, under a multitude of standards. However, with the help of Councilman Matt Schulz, City Engineer
Phil Kiefer and Public Works Administrator Carm Catania, the city updated and brought higher standards into the design, Davidson said. “They also included some information on green roads … We’ll have ensured some good roads going forward,” he said. Regarding the process, Umholtz said, “There will be plenty of opportunity for any concerned residents to attend the standing (planning and zoning) committee meeting and when it is brought back before council with the standing committee’s recommendations.” The committee met after the council meeting to discuss the ordinance and the entire council was present. Outgoing Councilman Kevin Eilerman, who led the meeting, had collated community comments concerning the issue. See Parking • Page 3
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Coffee with Council The next Coffee with Council is scheduled for Dec. 9, 9-10 a.m., at Kirtland City Hall. For more information, contact Kevin Potter at kpotter@kirtlandohio.com or 440-429-0293
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Dec. 2, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The SkillsUSA Chapter of Auburn Career Center presents the annual Winter Wonderland Extravaganza Holiday Craft Show and Breakfast with Santa at 8140 Auburn Road in Concord Township. Admission to the craft fair is free. There will also be a Chinese auction. The all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast with Santa from 8-11 a.m. with pictures available for $1. Cost is $6 for adults, $4 for children 5-12 years old and free for children 4 and under. Lunch items will be available in the afternoon for $4. Proceeds benefit the SkillsUSA student organization. For more information, call 440-357-7542, ext. 8257 or email Sue Lefler at slefler@auburncc.org. Tickets are available at the door.
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Dec. 4 Executive Caterers’ annual fundraising luncheon at Landerhaven will benefit Lake-Geauga Recovery Centers. Enjoy lunch and a performance by the Singing Angels. Registration begins at 11 a.m. followed by the luncheon and program at noon. Cost is $75 per person or $750 for a table of 10. Make checks payable to Lake-Geauga Recovery Centers and mail to: Phil*an*thro*pi*a, c/o Landerhaven, 6111 Landerhaven Dr., Mayfield Hts., OH 44124. For information, call LGRC at 440-2550678.
Mrs. Claus Returns to Village Store
Dec. 4, 12-3 p.m. Mrs. Claus will return to the Thayer General Store at Chesterland Historical Village, located at the corner of Mayfield and Caves roads. Mrs. Claus and her elves will welcome children and their families for a story time, craft, songs, sugar cookies and hot chocolate. Children may write letters to Santa for her
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to take back to the North Pole and reindeer bells will be available. The event is free and all are welcome. Bring a camera.
Paint by Numbers—for Adults!
Jan. 24, Feb. 21, Mar. 21, 6:30-8:30, $42 per person, per date Join in a night of fun and painting. No artistic experience needed. Consider it “Paint by Numbers” for grownups. Students will choose their wood board size, stain color, design and paint colors. All students take home a one-of-a-kind, completed masterpiece. Sign up for one or all. There are over 50 designs to choose from. All classes are held at the Kirtland Community Center, 7900 Euclid-Chardon Road, and taught by resident Tiffany Solivan, The Wood Squad, 440-5213978. Payment is due to the community center no less than one week prior to class.
A Note from the Mayor Dear Kirtland Residents, when issues heated up. Two retirements are on my mind as I The second retirement is Mayor Dave write this month’s column. The first is Kirt- Anderson of the City of Willoughby. If I land City Council President Bob Umholtz, were a coach, I would probably be looking who served the City of Kirtland with distinc- to see how Tiger Laverde or Ed Braddock tion for 24 years beginning in 1993 continu- was coaching. Likewise, as a mayor, one of ing through the current term, which ends the my first stops two years ago was to Dave last day in November. Anderson’s office in Willoughby. I Bob’s tenure covered all or part appreciate his guidance and wisof five administrations in the city, dom. One great example Mayor and half the period of incorporation Anderson set was initiating a Fissince 1970. I had the privilege of cal Review Task Force to evaluate voting for Bob to be council presithe City of Willoughby’s financial dent twice and there was a reason status and operations. I have asked the votes were unanimous. Council Kirtland resident Louis Slapnicker, President Umholtz brought some president of the Municipal Finance extreme listening skills to the counMayor Doug Officers Association and an official in cil chamber and work sessions. EvDavidson the City of Lyndhurst, to assist the ery legislative term has its issues to deal with and Bob led through with fairness City of Kirtland in a similar effort. More on and resolve. A recent example of Bob’s pa- the task force as we finalize the format and as city council puts forth the other members tience is the animal ordinance. It started with a vicious dog concern and of the team. We are blessed to have had these great ended with public comment from people leaders and advocates for our community. My across the state interested in the welfare of deepest gratitude and best wishes for their cats. Even for an animal lover, a two-hour disfuture endeavors. cussion of cat welfare is a long discussion. In Finally, I would like to wish you and yours that instance, Bob’s perseverance and leada very Merry Christmas and happy holiday ership brought us an enforceable ordinance that protects residents and animals alike. I’m season. going to miss Bob’s institutional knowledge Warm Regards from City Hall, and his ability to keep a healthy perspective Mayor Davidson
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$2.8 million in 17-18; $1.7 million in 18-19; $50,000 in 19-20; a negative $2.1 million in 20-21; and a negative $4.8 million in 21-22.” Stepanovic said the district’s current operating fund reserve, which stands at about $3.7 million, would be virtually depleted by the end of the 2019-20 fiscal year if no changes are made. “Both constitutionally and through a series of state laws, we are not allowed to have a total net negative cash balance,” Wilson said. “The state will come and take us over if we find ourselves in that predicament. It’s also expected that, and certainly here we embrace it, (the district will use the forecast) as a key management tool for us to move into the future.” When Wilson presented the five-year forecast to the district’s finance committee Oct. 16, discussion ensued about the “need to find ways to slow the growth and expenses in order to extend the life of the operating fund reserve that we currently have,” Stepanovic said. Personnel are key, he said. “It was noted that salaries and benefits comprise 80 percent of total annual expenditures and, therefore, in order to reduce growth and expenses, there will need to be a focus on salaries and benefits and that would have to be part of that discussion over the next coming years,” he said. Wilson said Kirtland is considered a wealthy school district. “Therefore, we receive very little state subsidies,” he explained. “There’s an old adage that says, ‘You can only save money once.’ And as the board has been very aggressive since 2012-2013 in looking for opportunities to save money, most of those opportunities, both the easy ones and the hard ones, have been pursued, leaving less opportunity for us (to save) going forward.” The struggles are toward a great product, said Wilson. “What’s the cost of instruction, per day and per hour, for our school district?” he said. “It boils down to, we’re spending $81.18 a day for the very high-quality education that we’re providing, and when I take the portion of the money that comes directly from residential properties, not commercial properties, not state income, but from homeowners, the cost comes down to $53.50 a day or $7.13 an hour. And I would argue that that’s a great bargain.” Board President Tim Cosgrove agreed academic excellence is what the board and district are there to promote. “And we’ve tried to work very, very hard
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“There are some residents that have mentioned to myself and to the mayor of their interest in (the amendments), but they did not come to the public sessions to actually speak on behalf of it,” said Eilerman. “So we need to get some of that positive feedback as well. But (the collation) is the feedback on the negatives.“ Positive arguments matter, too, he said. “I would strongly encourage the next session council to lend some credence and try to encourage the folks that are for a similar legislation to come forward and speak,” Eilerman said. “We tend to hear the negatives. The people who want to talk about the positive tend not to show up.” The more heads, the better, urged Eilerman. “I would suggest that one of the first actions of that new standing committee is to reconvene and put together an action plan at that point, because now you will have had a fresh set of eyes — two new fresh sets of eyes to look at it,” he said. “You’ve got (Umholtz’s) and my input, so you’re in essence getting nine persons’ input instead of just seven. I think that would be the ‘due
The Kirtland five-year forecast was crafted on seven assumptions: • Enrollment will not vary significantly; • Staffing will remain constant throughout the five-year period; • Expenses, other than salaries and benefits, will increase by about 2 percent, which is consistent with what people are expecting inflation to be over the next five years; • The current 2014 operating levy will be renewed; • Healthcare costs will increase by 6.7 percent next year or 8 percent per year over the balance of the five-year forecast; • Salaries and wages will increase by approximately 2.8 percent per year over the five-year forecast; • And revenue will be virtually flat throughout the five-year forecast. to be efficient with tax dollars, but not do it at the expense of the academy, so-to-speak,” he said. “But the reality is, revenues are flat because we depend so heavily on real estate tax. There is just no growth. So that’s the challenge we face.” The board will act, Cosgrove said. “We’re going to have to make some tough decisions over the next several months in terms of how we address that, but we will address it,” he said. “We want to be very careful because we’re not going to recommend doing anything that we believe would compromise the academic excellence of the school district, but there are still some things we’re looking at.” Board Member Tom Meyer added, “We’ve got to continue to shake things up in a way that drives our expense increase levels (down). We’ve done it before. We just have to keep going. I’m not saying it’s easy, though. And, to Mr. Cosgrove’s point, we’ve got to maintain that excellence in the classroom. We are not going to sacrifice that under any circumstances.” Stepanovic also reported the finance committee discussed potential dates for a renewal of the 2014 levy and for a potential “new money” levy. The school board unanimously approved Wilson’s five-year forecast. diligence’ thing.” He emphasized the purpose of the ordinance. “I will say that one of the things that I found challenging is making the language clear enough so that it is understood — the intent,” Eilerman said. “The intent is not to hurt those large truck owners who have a truck that they drive every day to and from work. It was intended to try and control large deployments or a large presence of vehicles in one space in somebody’s yard, (or) in the street that it was inhibiting traffic — those kinds of things.” In his report, Davidson said his office has received the draft warrant study regarding the installment of a pedestrian crosswalk with a light on state Route 306 somewhere by the school buildings. “Which means it can go to design and (we can get an) engineering estimate, and get a bid back, which will put us squarely in budget time — a good thing,” he said. The mayor also alluded to the recent election, congratulating councilmen-elect Rich Lowery and John Lesnick, as well as Councilman Matt Schulz, who retained his seat. “I appreciate all the people who ran for all offices and put themselves out there, from dogcatcher to judge,” the mayor said.
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Kirtland Public Library Kirtland Public Library is located at 9267 Chillicothe Road in Kirtland. Call 440-2567323 or email at kirtland.library@kirtland.lib. oh.us for more information or to register for programs, or visit www.kirtland.lib.oh.us.
continue to contribute. For information about contributing to the Deloris C. Parsons Endowment Fund, a 501(c )(3) fund, please contact Jane Carle at the Kirtland Public Library, 440-256-7323.
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We are fortunate to have a resident who had a goal to build a library for our community. For over 50 years, the library was housed in four different locations and was moved back and forth across state Route 306 twice. Former Library Director Deloris C. Parsons realized the temporary library needed “a place to call its own.” It was her desire to have a building to house the library’s collection to provide story times and programs for children and adults, and to serve as a meeting facility for community organizations. Thanks to her tireless dedication this goal became a reality. Land was donated and the construction of the permanent Kirtland Public Library was completed in 1992. Many appreciative residents from Waite Hill, Kirtland and Kirtland Hills wished to honor Parsons for her efforts in attaining such an ambitious goal. Upon her retirement in 2000, they established the Deloris C. Parsons Endowment Fund with monies they generously donated. It was their desire that this special fund would assist the Library, in the years to come, to continue to provide excellent services. The contributions were invested, a management firm hired and a board elected. The library receives funding from a property tax and from the state of Ohio’s Public Library Fund. The state fund has been reduced greatly and, therefore, the allocated amount to the library is less. Income from the endowment fund investments has been helpful with expenses that could not be funded by the library’s income. Our community has a beautiful library thanks to a vision and countless hours of dedicated service. Many thanks to Deloris Parsons and to the people who contributed to start the fund, and to the caring people who
Notes of Gratitude Season Was a Big Hit Thank you to the Kirtland community for your support this season! All of your encouragement during the halftime shows and your support of the concession stand and Tag Day are what made this a winning season for us all! Sincerely, The Kirtland High School Marching Band
The library will be closed Dec. 24-26, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1.
Tuesday Storytimes
• Family Storytime at 10 a.m. • Lapsit at 10:45 a.m.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten Party
Dec. 9 • 11 a.m. Whether you have completed the program or are just hearing about it now, come celebrate with games, activities and snacks. We will have a special recognition for all those who have completed 1000 books. Please register.
Gifts To Give
Dec. 10 • 1 p.m. Create a couple of gifts to give this holiday season. For children in grades K-5. Please register.
Chocolate-palooza
Dec. 21 • 3:30 p.m. Make yummy treats such as chocolate covered peanuts and chocolate covered raisins, perfect for giving this holiday season. Of course, we will sample them as well. For children in grades 6-12. Please register.
Winter Reading Program: Read Until Ice Cream
Dec. 22 through Feb. 16, 2018 Pick up a reading log at the library and try to read for at least 20 minutes per day. Register for our “End of Winter Reading Party,” at 11 a.m. Feb. 17, where we will celebrate with ice cream and games.
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Football team captains, from left, Dylan Fulco, Brett Diemer, Justin Gardner and Dylan Aquila face their Hawken opponents as they all listen to referees. Kirtland trounced Hawken School, 63 to 6 on Oct. 27.
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Cheerleader Julia Loncar’s parents, Sue and Andy, escort their daughter across the field during Kirtland High School’s second annual Fall Sports and Marching Band Senior Night Oct. 27.
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Volleyball player Anna Shuppe’s parents, Melissa and Mike, escort their daughter across the field during Kirtland High School’s Fall Sports and Marching Band Senior Night.
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Friday, December 1, 2017 Friday, September 8, 2017
Fall Sports Already Kicking Butt and Taking Names Hornets Projected to Win the CVC
BY STEVE HARE OHIOVARSITY.COM By Steve Hare OhioVarsity.com
CROSS COUNTRY
The Kirtland Hornets openteam the 2017-2018 Kirtland’s cross country is off to a with a giant on their backsshowing after the fast start thistarget fall with a strong at league coachesEarly picked them to win the the Berkshire Bird Invitational on ChaAug. grin Valley Conference Valley Divisionat title 26 and an even better performance the this 2017season. Frank Gibas Invitational at Kenston Kirtland High School onfinished Sept. 2. one game behind Cuyahoga for thebig league champion“ThereHeights were many improvements ship and overall returnsimprovement six starters from fromlast lastwinter week and as a the squad won 18coach games year.“It was team,” saidthat Kirtland JP last Moran. “We’re offfreshman to a littleJulie slowNamciu start because a big race by and the the teamwere had such said top soccer three boys all ingreat the success,” 18s. The girls Kirtland Bell. “Several of our startwere all coach 24:00 Bob or below. That’s very good for ers, Jennaworking Sayle, Lauren Lutzour andgaps Katiein Mcus. We’re on closing the Collister, onlymoving had three practictop sevenhave and all up soactual we can have es. hadand a couple of scrimmage games lowWe’ve numbers a tighter pack.” but we’re stillfinished trying to find ourintiming so Namciu the race 22:41,and good forth. Once it comes together I think we’re for 58th place. going to be in pretty good shape.” Sophomore Lauren Snyder finished 29th suffered ACL injury last withMcCollister a time of 21:23 whileanher sister Sydney winter, which forced Julia Camino into the Snyder was 37th in 21:38. starting lineup. Both return this winter, along Junior Emily Crebs (24:02), freshman with leading scorer Sydneyfreshman Snyder, who averMateja Mr va (24:42), Aimee aged 19.4 points per game last year. Lauren Baldrey (24:45) and senior Holly Samf Snyder, Lauren Lutz and round out (25:10) also competed forSayle the Hornets in the projected starting lineup. girls’ race. Sydney Junior Snyder, Konnora Baldwin Duncan Wallace paced comthe mitment, will be a handful for any team in45th the Hornets in the boys’ race. He finished league to contend with. with a time of 18:31. “She of her experience Seniorbrings ColtonallZanko wasn’t far behindand as an incredibly good attitude,” Bell said.Junior “Her he finished 49th with a time of 18:37. work ethic is as (18:56), good asjunior it canNick get. Briggs She’s Jake Grdadolnik 100-percent businessGeorge on the basketball court. (20:29), sophomore Shuppe (20:52), She leads by example. I hope she brings that freshman Jonny Jackson (21:33) and fresh20-plus average to each game. That’s man Ianpoint McGreal (21:43) also competed. what we’re hoping for her and her rebounding too. She was also our leader in steals with FOOTBALL over four per game. She’s a good player and Kirtland’s football team opened the 2017 captain.” season a 14-13 win at Chagrin Falls on Saylewith averaged 11.2 points per game while Aug. 25. The Hornets weren’t at their best Lauren Snyder dropped 6.5. Lutz pulled down andrebounds spent theper next week last focused on limiting 7.5 contest winter. their mistakes. Kirtland’s bench will provide quality They responded depth for the Hornets.with a 49-14 win over visiting Columbia Sept. 1.Yurick, Haleigh Riley McCrory,on Amber “We’re trying to getHaley better every day,” Getchell, Leah LaVerde, Coso, Morgan said Kirtland head coach Tiger LaVerde. Carpenter and Brandi Martz all play aggres“We’reonnot whereand we can wantstep to be. want to sively defense in atWeany time. be “It’s playing our best football in November. nice to have Riley and all the otherI thought Week 1 Bell to Week was a Yurick great girls as backups,” said. 2“Amber improvement on both sides of the ball.”
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Jake Neibecker ran for touchdowns of 51 and 57 yards for the Hornets.
Kirtland’s rushing game hit its stride sidelined in Week 2. early this season. Mike Zeuli stepped in for Fulco and TheMcCollister Hornets isran for 423 yards in the for 93toyards andValley. a touchdown and also Katie healthy for the Hornets, who threw are favored the CVC season opener and 362 against the Raiders. ran for 52 yards and a score. is a bull in a China shop; she gets it done. the Hornets but she’s learning on the fly and Jake Neibecker, who had touchdown Freshman Mario Rodin was a perfect 7She’s a very aggressive kid. Leah LaVerde is Martz could make an impact in the paint. runs of 51 and 57 yards against Columbia, for-7 in extra point attempts. “Brandi Martz is a post player,” Bell said. out with injury, but solid player, leads theanHornets withshe’s 224 arushing yards “That freshman kicker, he’s money,” “She can definitely go in there and spell Lutz and Amber Yurick should impact theh varsity. and two touchdowns. Joey Torok has rushed LaVerde said. She’s probably onlytwo about 5-foot-6 she’s some and Jenna once in a while. She’ll get for 217 yards and scores andbut quartervery and a good defensive She some JV time too, like a lot of the other kids, back athletic Dylan Fulco is third on the player. team with she’s a strong kid that can help us defenGOLF 187 yardswell andwith one rushing touchdown. blended the varsity girls over the but sively and rebounding.” Kirtland’s golf team moved up to Kirtland hasCoso been bytoo.” the injury summer. Haley canbitten help us Kirtland opened the the season with ahaven’t 60-26 Division II this fall but Hornets but At with Fulco missing some time against 6-foot, Carpenter brings a bit of size to overaRiverside on Saturday. skipped beat. Columbia and kicker Sanjay Sundararajan win
Boys Hoops Kirtland’s boys’ team returns three starters from the team that finished 11-12 last winter but head coach Nick Gallo is going to
The Hornets already have beaten league rivals Berkshire,STEVE Cardinal and Independence HARE/OHIOVARSITY.COM and have continued to play consistently throughout half before of the season. have to waitthe a bitfirst longer he gets a look Senior Michaeldeveloped Schnur isduring well the on the at how his players offway to collecting his fourth straight league season. MVP award, but his own teammates might With the Hornets playing in the Division have something to say about it first. VI state championship football game on Dec. Adam and Jack have 2, Gallo hasMueller been without four ofDever his projected starters during the preseason. pushed Schnur to play his best, regardless of is or fortunate have a solid core of the He event quality oftocompetition. returning players and a good understanding Seethe Hornets w Page 11 of what to expect when Hornets hit the floor. “This will be a very scrappy, tough-nosed team with skill at every position,” Gallo said. “The team will look to get better every day See Hornets • Page 7
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Sunday, December 3rd - Noon to 3pm
Mrs. Claus will meet the children and visitors. Storytime with puppets • Sugar cookies and Hot chocolate Mrs. Claus will help write letters to Santa and take them back to the North Pole! Free Admission
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and know that the season is a marathon. Hopefully we’ll be playing good basketball by late January.” Seniors Brandon Samsa and Dylan Fulco and juniors Dominic Capretta and Jack Bailey are expected to fill four of the starting spots. The other is up for grabs. Samsa, a guard/forward, averaged 13.1 points, 2 assists and 3 rebounds per game last winter, while Fulco, a forward, knocked down five points and pulled down four boards per contest. “Brandon is primed for an outstanding season. He can guard 1-4, and has one of the best jump shots in the league,” Gallo said. “Dylan’s leadership qualities translate from the football field right to basketball. Dylan’s length and athleticism allows him to guard multiple positions.” Capretta, a point guard, earned honorable mention all-league honors last winter after averaging 5.6 points, 2.5 assists and 3 rebounds per game. Bailey, a forward, averaged 4 points and 4 rebounds per contest. “Dominic is a gamer. We will look for him to be more and more of a floor general this upcoming season,” Gallo said. “Jack will be a load in the interior. His ability to rebound and also the ability to step out and hit outside shots allows him to a dynamic player.” Juniors Sean McGill and Adam Mueller also will be counted on to make an impact for the Hornets this season.
Wrestlers eager to compete
The numbers are up and so are the expectations surrounding the Kirtland wrestling program. Head coach Scott Francis won’t have an exact count of how many wrestlers he’ll suit up until the conclusion of the football season, but the outlook is promising. “You can never tell with football still going on, but we’re looking at having all the guys wrestled last year that could be back are back and we added in a few more. We should be around 16 or 17 this year.” The Hornets will fill nearly all of the 14 weight classes, with a few wrestlers to spare.
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from page 1 Bradac and the Hornets are confident they’ll be back. “I think if you look at successful programs throughout the state, it takes that tipping point or one moment to get you over the top,” Bradac said. “For us, that was in 2015 and you can see what the result of that has been. We just again knocked over another barrier for us to get to the final. I don’t think that we now settle for anything less than that goal each year.” The Hornets, who finished the year 155-3, closed out the season ranked No. 9 in Division III. Senior Hannah Vouk, who finished the season with five goals and 12 assists, earned All-Ohio honors for the second straight season. She was second team last year and first team this fall. “At the beginning of the year, I decided to set one goal for myself, to be first team All-Ohio,” Vouk said. “I set this goal for myself because I thought it was seemingly impossible. I knew I would have to work harder and be better than I was last year, and most
“We’re awfully close to full but we’re having a hard time finding someone to wrestle 113,” Francis said. “The light guys don’t like to wrestle. They figure they’re undersized, but those weight classes take care of that. This is the sport for them. If a kid that is smaller but a good athlete, he can come out and shine.” Junior Konnor Duncan (120), sophomore Brayden Adkins (145) and senior Kevin Dages (182) all had solid seasons last winter and are expected again to push their way through the postseason tournaments. Duncan suffered an injury that kept him out of the postseason while Hepper and Dages both advanced to the district tournament. “Konnor was injured the week of sectionals last year but he would have made it out. I’m looking forward to having him back in the lineup to see what he can do in sectionals and districts this year,” Francis said. “Hepper was kind of our dark horse last year. He made it to districts and got really excited about it. That’s what we like to see. He stepped it up toward the end of the year and took it more seriously. He saw how well he could do. I’m excited to see him improve upon that this year.” Dages wrestled in high school for the first time last season after having success in middle school. “That was a good learning situation for him,” Francis said. “He did really well in junior high and he was expecting to step in and go from there. He did a lot of learning and he’s eager to get going. I’m really interested to see what he can do. He has a lot of potential.” Sophomore Carter Williamson (106), freshman Kelly Faber (126), sophomore Ethan Thomas (132), junior Nathan Cardon (138), sophomore Brayden Adkins (145), freshman Aidan Marsh (145), sophomore Anthony Blasini (152), sophomore George Shuppe (16), sophomore Will Robertson (170), senior Austin Mayo (195), junior Spencer McClelland (195), sophomore Jeff Kusar (220), junior Noah Grassie (220), junior Khalid Alabsi (285) and senior Mickey Tutolo (285) round out the projected roster. “We have enough kids,” Francis said. “It’s just hard to get them spread out where we need them. We’re bunched up a little bit.” importantly, I had to show it through leading the team.” Vouk closed out her career with 31 goals and 47 assists. “When (Coach Ed) Bradac told me I got it, my jaw kind of hit the floor,” Vouk said. “To know that I had pushed myself harder than I ever did before meant everything. I proved to myself and to others that hard work pays off, no matter how much time it takes. I am filled with so much excitement, especially because I know my team has supported me through it all. Not only that, but they have pushed me to be better, to improve on anything possible. The same thing goes with all of our coaches and my dad. This award means that I can make them proud and that I can, hopefully, set an example for other players. This means that playing with heart shows who you really are as an athlete and a person. I am so pleased that people saw that in me.” Sophomore Maya Zovko led the Hornets with 50 points on 21 goals and eight assists. Junior Jenna Sayle recorded 19 points (6 goals, 7 assists), senior Katie McCollister pitched in with 13 points (6-1) and freshman Leah LaVerde contributed with 11 points (4-3). Senior goalkeeper Gabby Culotta closed out the year with 79 saves.
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Students of the month for December 2017 are Emily Ridgeway, Will Bates and Sofia Alfieri.
December Students of the Month
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Kirtland Kiwanis sponsors the “Student of the Month,” as chosen by the principal and staff from each Kirtland school. Each student has their picture taken by Kiwanis member Chuck Bickart, receives a
certificate and a T-shirt that says “Student of the Month.” The students of the month for December 2017 are Emily Ridgeway, from Kirtland Elementary School; Will Bates, from Kirtland Middle School; and Sofia Alfieri, from Kirtland High School.
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Dawn, a sweet senior female cat who still has a lot of love to give to an adoptive owner, is one of the cats who will be on display at Pet Supplies Plus in Chardon during an event Dec. 2.
LaTourette to Commend Happy Tails Cat Sanctuary on Dec. 2 By Ann Wishart ann@geaugamapleleaf.com
Cat lovers will have a rare opportunity to mingle, admire and adopt their favorite animals Dec. 2 at Pet Supplies Plus in Chardon. And the cats from Happy Tails Cat Sanctuary in Chester Township will have an even rarer chance to meet Rep. Sarah LaTourette when she presents a proclamation recognizing Happy Tails for decades of rescuing and finding good homes for the area’s unwanted cats. “I am delighted to present a letter of commendation to Happy Tails Cat Sanctuary. This feline rescue operation has been serving our community for over 35 years, and I count it as a great honor to be able to recognize their tireless efforts to help needy cats in Northeast Ohio,” LaTourette said in a press release. The event, from 1 to 4 p.m. at 425 Water St., will include a cat adopt-a-thon, Chinese auction and a 50-50 raffle as well as refreshments from Patterson’s Fruit Farm market in Chester and Buckeye Chocolate Café and Subway Restaurant in Chardon. Happy Tails spokesperson and volunteer Doreen Lazarus said the facility has more than 80 cats there and in foster homes waiting for adoption. Almost all the cats at Happy Tails are housed in two large indoor-outdoor spaces with all the comforts of home.
The rescue operation was founded by Jeanie Bones in 1982 and has provided thousands of cats with food, shelter and love over the years. Bones died two years ago and, since then, the operation has been maintained entirely by volunteers who visit every day, no matter the weather, Lazarus said, adding donations to the nonprofit go farther when there are no salaries paid. “There is always at least one volunteer who goes out and takes care of the cats, changing the litter, making sure they have canned and dry food, sweeping up and petting them,” she said. Not all the cats at Happy Tails are suited to family life, but they make very good mousers for barns and factories, Lazarus said. However, it is important that even mousers have food and water available as well as medical care. “A well-fed cat is an even better mouser than an hungry one,” she said. For more information about Happy Tails, go to www.HappyTailsCatSanctuary.org. Anyone who can’t attend the event, but would like to help the all-volunteer, mostly cageless, nonprofit sanctuary, can send tax-deductible donations to: Happy Tails Cat Sanctuary, P.O. Box 581, Chesterland, OH 44026. For further information, call 440.759-0076.
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e filled our bellies last week with Thanksgiving dinners among family and friends. Next up are the Christmas holidays that are right around the corner. We are so lucky to live, work and play in this great community of ours. There’s so much “goodness” going on that the “goodness” is oozing out all over the place and people are starting to step in the “goodness” and Submitted by tracking the “goodness” Stan Krulc all over. Have you noticed any of the “goodness” that I speak of? See if you can spot any “goodness” in the next few paragraphs. We were able to visit with the Kirtland Middle School and Kirtland High School Robotics Club on Nov. 2. We learned about how the Robotics Club builds the robots and prepares for competitions. The competitions involve three different missions. Some missions require students to pair up with another team and other missions are individual (one team). It is amazing to see how these wonderful students work together toward a common goal and how much knowledge they have about building and programming the robots. Great job and good luck in your upcoming competitions. We celebrated our annual Veterans Dinner on Nov. 9 at the Kirtland Community Center Violet Room. The area veterans were treated to a delicious roast beef dinner. Bill Wright organized the program for the evening and he started by introducing all of the veterans in attendance. Our featured guest speaker was Lake Bowder, the area recruiter for the U.S. Air Force. Several veterans, including Chuck Bickart, Steve Romelfanger, Mayor Doug Davidson, Keith McCrory, Ed Fisher and others, shared some experiences and stories with all of us. It was a great evening full of information and comradery. Thank you to all who served our country to protect our freedoms. On Nov. 16, we had the privilege of meeting representatives of all three of our sponsored clubs for an evening of good food and fellowship. The three clubs are the Key Club (high school students), the Builders Club (middle school students) and the Aktion Club (adults with disabilities (Deepwood). Each of the clubs made a short presentation to our group about the projects they have done in the recent past, what they were currently working on and their plans for the future. Between our three sponsored clubs and our Kiwanis club, there are over 250 individuals working on service projects of all kinds
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Kiwanis Korner
CHUCK BICKART
The Kirtland Kiwanis honored some of the veterans in our community with a dinner at the community center.
to make our community a better place. Isn’t that amazing? Congratulations to the Kirtland High School women’s soccer team that made history this year by advancing farther than any other team in school history: state runner-up. Awesome. We are so proud of you. We’d like to wish good luck to our boys, coaches and staff of the KHS varsity football team, which is vying for another state championship on Saturday, Dec. 2 against the Marion Local Flyers from Maria Stein. Go Hornets! Our club is looking for the names of couples that have been married for at least 50 years that are not in the Kiwanis’ Anniversary Hall of Fame. Do you know of anyone? If you do, let us know by calling Tony Zalar at 440-256-8077. We’d love to honor them at our Senior Shut-In dinner on Dec. 7 and put their names on a plaque that hangs in the Kiwanis room at the Kirtland Library. Save the Date: Feb. 24, 2018 (last Saturday in February). The fourth annual Reverse Raffle will take place at St. Noel’s Banquet Hall. This event is one of our big fundraising events and the proceeds go toward scholarships for Kirtland area students. This past year, we gave out over $10,000 in scholarships to deserving students toward their college expenses. Please support this worthy cause. Rick Blum is at it again. He has a wonderful new project for our club to work on after the New Year. I can’t let the cat out of the bag quite yet, so I’m going to leave you in susSee Kiwanis • Page 10
CHUCK BICKART
Members of Kirtland Kiwanis were able to visit with the Kirtland Middle School and Kirtland High School Robotics Club on Nov. 2.
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Kirtland High School Key Club officers
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pense until the next edition of the Kirtland Chronicle. But I’ll give you a little hint: There are approximately 70,000 of them in one place in Kirtland and we’re going to move some of them. Can you guess what we’re going to be doing? Lastly, on behalf of the Kiwanis Club of Kirtland, I’d like to wish each and every one of you a blessed and Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year. Thank you for continuing to support our club and our projects. If you are interested and want to be a part of our organization, please join us at one of our meetings on Thursday nights, or call John for more information at 440-256-1181. For more photos, go to this story online at www.kirtlandchronicle.com.
CHUCK BICKART
Kirtland Middle school Builders Club representatives
Team Spirit
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An avid Hornet fan, Kirtland junior Brennen McGill celebrates as Kirtland trounces Hawken School, 63 to 6 during Kirtland High School’s second annual Fall Sports and Marching Band Senior Night.
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