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The Kirtland Hornets starting five includes, from left, Jenna Sayle, Lauren Lutz, Sydney Snyder, Lauren Snyder and Katie McCollister.

‘There Will Never Be Another Team Like This’ Girls’ Basketball Team Records Perfect Regular Season

By Steve Hare OhioVarsity.com With a 61-24 win at Richmond Heights on Feb. 10, the Kirtland girls’ basketball team closed out the regular season with a perfect 22-0 record.

The 22 wins tied the 1985 squad for most wins in a single season.

That tie lasted just 14 days as the Hornets opened the postseason

with a 55-37 win over Beachwood in a Division III sectional final to set a new standard for wins in a season with 23 and counting.

“That means a lot to the program but the credit goes to the players,” said Kirtland coach Bob Bell.

“They’ve worked hard from Day 1 and before. They worked hard in the offseason and this is what happens when you work hard.”

Senior Sydney Snyder, who

moved into second place all-time in points scored in a career, has been a steady force for the Hornets during her four-year career and on Saturday she started her 93rd straight contest.

“Having this as my final year of being a Kirtland Hornet and a part of this incredible basketball team, there is honestly nothing else I could ever ask for,” Snyder said of the school record and perfect sea-

son. “I have looked forward to this season from the start of senior year. I’m still in shock from all of the success we have had this year and hopefully there is still more to come. We are all so thankful for everyone who has supported us through the season and believed in our potential to do great things. The team and I hope that someday we can come back and there will be a See Basketball • Page 7

New Cell Tower Inches Toward Reality Police Welcome New Full-Time Officer

Coffee with Council

By Magdalene Pesch News@kirtlandchronicle.com During a frosty Feb. 5 Kirtland City Council meeting, officer Anthony Germano, of the Kirtland Police Department, was recognized as a full-time officer.

“Anthony came to us about a year ago. He was one of our part-timers,” Police Chief Lance Nosse told the admiring crowd. “He has now successfully completed the process for a lateral transfer into full time.

We’re really happy to have him — he’s a really smart young child, because he’s half my age, at least!

He comes from a great family. Everyone knows the Germanos. If not, well, they are here. Great family.”

Germano shook the hands of city council and the administration.

Council then held a public hearing concerning Resolution 18-R-2, which accepts the application of Northstar Towers, LLC., for a new wireless communication facility at 9301 Chillicothe Road (behind city hall).

In a Feb. 26 email to the “Kirtland Chronicle,” council President Kevin Potter explained, “The res-

The next Coffee with Council is scheduled for March 10, 9-10 a.m., at Kirtland City Hall.

For more information, contact Kevin Potter at kpotter@kirtlandohio.com or 440-429-0293

2018 Publication Schedule MAGDALENE PESCH/KMG

On Feb. 5, Officer Anthony Germano, of the Kirtland Police Department, was recognized as a full-time officer. Mayor Doug Davidson administered the oath of office as Germano’s family stood with him.

olution that was passed a couple weeks ago stems from the original request to (the Kirtland Planning and Zoning Commission) by Northstar Towers to allow a cell tower.

They had to apply to planning and zoning to be considered for a tower and also needed to have waived the Kirtland Code of Ord. 1292.09 (g) requirement of a half-mile separa-

tion between towers.

“This needed to be waived because the tower located near the (Kirtland Schools) Board of Education offices sits about a third of a mile away from where the new one would go. On Jan. 8, planning and zoning voted unanimously, 5-0, to approve the Northstar Towers’ application. (Kirtland) City Council

then approved the application. The current legislation is to consider the contract that was negotiated by the mayor and Northstar Towers. City council has asked that Northstar Towers come to the next meeting (third reading) to answer and clarify specific questions that we have related to the negotiated contract.”

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Community Center Kirtland Community & Senior Center is located at 7900 Euclid-Chardon Road. Visit CommunintyCenter@kirtlandohio.com or call 440256-4711 for more information on programs.

Egg Hunt

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Hunt at 11 a.m.outdoors Join in this free annual egg hunt for children 10 and under (adult chaperones required).

Kids can bring their Easter baskets to collect eggs in. Outdoor hunt begins promptly at 11 a.m. (dress appropriately). Prize baskets are awarded to the finder of the Golden Egg. Indoor activities include games, craft and a visit with the Easter Bunny.

In the case of inclement weather, the outdoor hunt is cancelled and eggs are handed out indoors on a first-come, first-served basis until they are gone. However, all the activities will still take place indoors. Enjoy donuts, hot chocolate and coffee (bring your favorite mug) indoors for a donation. Registration is not required. Just show up.

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Kids ages 10 and under are invited to the annual egg hunt March 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at The Kirtland Community Center.

Children will also be able to play games, craft and visit with the Easter Bunny.

Notes of Gratitude To the residents and business owners of Kirtland, After 28 plus years, I recently retired from the Kirtland Police Department.

I would like to thank the mayors, council members, chiefs and department personnel whom put up with me while I was with KPD. I also would like to thank all the residents and business owners whom I came to know over the years for their help, understanding and friendliness.

I met many pleasant people, some who

became friends and a few not so pleasant (go figure). I wish to express my gratitude to all for the opportunity to serve your community and the opportunity to provide for my family.

I saw many changes and growth to the city over the past 28 years and wish the city continued success and prosperity in the future.

Sincerely, Chuck Tercek Former Patrolman

A Note from the Mayor Dear Kirtland Residents, of an economic development and planning Late winter is budget time at Kirtland person budgeted. We have a review of a soCity Hall. Administration and city council lar energy array opportunity for our undevelhave been working diligently to produce and oped park property underway, and we have review respectively, the budget for 2018. The begun working more closely with Mark Rancity operates on a temporary budget authori- tala from the Lake County Port and Economzation (Ordinance 17-O-40 in this case), for ic Development Authority. Nobody does this the first three months, while the kind of work by themselves and we 2018 budget is put together. The have good engagement from Counbudget ordinance always goes three cil President Kevin Potter to Lake readings and has gone four meetCounty Commissioner Jerry Cirino ings on occasion. This year, with and many others in these efforts. I new council members on board, we also have to thank Kirtland Schools added a preliminary budget meetSuperintendent Bill Wade and the ing led by Finance Director Keith Board of Education, who helped Martinet. Keith covered the strucus structure an incentive program ture of our fund-based government that has potential to help the city Mayor Doug budget, which differs significantly without hurting the school.

Davidson from typical business, commercial This season will see the paving of or personal budgets. I am grateful for the state Route 306 from end to end. As part of financial expertise and perspective of long- the city’s financial contribution to the projtime Councilman Dave Kirek in these budget ect, we will be doing in-kind work, which will conversations, and also the vigor of the newly include over 2,000 feet of ditch enclosures elected council members, including Finance and numerous curb cut upgrades that must Co-Chair John Lesnick, who are digging into be completed prior to the contracted paving the details. work. Due to the timing of the in-kind work While the detailed budget work goes on, for the Route 306 project, the typical brush we work concurrently on our goals and vision collection will not be conducted in the spring of what we want the city to be and do. this year and will either be shifted to fall or Just to name a few items, we have the Fis- started again next year. cal Review Task Force looking at the city straThat’s probably enough ink for March. tegically to promote efficient and effective opWarm Regards from City Hall, erations in the long term. We have a portion Mayor Doug Davidson

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Kirtland High School junior Kirk Brauer designed and created a bingo app for Family Bingo Night using programming knowledge he picked up through computer science classes and from his work with the Electric Hornets, KHS’ robotics team.

Kirtland High School Junior Creates App for Family Bingo Staff Report Kirtland High School junior Kirk Brauer brought Family Bingo night into the 21st century with a bingo app.

Kirtland Elementary School Principal Chad VanArnhem said Family Bingo Night was getting by with an outdated bingo machine and a hand-made board held up by a flimsy old projector screen.

“Aesthetically, it was not the most pleasing, but it was functional,” VanArnhem said.

This school year, a new mounted projector and large electronic screen were added to Hornet Hall, so VanArnhem explored the idea of using an app to offer a better visual for participants. But none of the apps seemed to be quite the right fit, and more robust apps were too expensive. So VanArnhem approached high school computer science teacher Greg Cosimi with an idea.

Cosimi knew one of his students, Kirk, could get the job done. Kirk listened to what VanArnhem was looking for and designed a bingo app within a week.

“You click a button and it chooses a random bingo ball, just like in a bingo machine, and displays it in an easily readable format,” Kirk said, adding he used a lot of programming knowledge he picked up through computer science classes and from his work with the Electric Hornets, KHS’ robotics team.

“I took all the knowledge I had and jammed it all into one thing,” he said. “I packaged it for Kirtland with the Electric Hornets logo and created a file they can run on their computers.”

“The app was everything I hoped for and

more,” VanArnhem added. “I felt bingo night went smoother than ever, in large part due to Kirk’s app.”

Cosimi, who taught Kirk Introduction to Programming, AP Computer Science A and Honors C++ Programming over the past three years, said the KHS junior “has the rare mix of knowledge, skill and determination that allows him to accept challenges and run with them.”

“Not only did I know he was up to the task, but I knew that it would be reinforcing for him to receive the positive feedback based on the awesome job that he would do with the project,” Cosimi said, adding Kirk is an asset to the Electric Hornets Robotics Team. “Whether he is modeling our robot with computer aided design software, developing the FTC Tournament app, or just being himself, Kirk brings an energetic ‘we can do it’ approach to any task,” he said.

Cosimi said the Electric Hornets team – where Kirk serves as a builder, programmer and 3-D modeler – nominated Kirk to the FIRST Dean’s List this year, which recognizes students who exhibit gracious professionalism in their relentless pursuit of engineering excellence.

“Kirk really makes everyone around him better,” Cosimi said.

Kirk, who said he plans to major in computer programming in college, started dabbling in web programming in seventh grade, but his interest really piqued when he started taking computer science courses under Cosimi at the high school. In his free time, he works on an e-learning platform for individuals who want to learn a skill.

KHS Principal to Take Helm At Orange City Schools Staff Report

“I would like to thank Dr. Campbell for his 11 years with Kirtland Local Schools and Kirtland High School Principal Lynn wish him the best in his new endeavor as suCampbell recently accepted the superinten- perintendent of Orange City Schools,” said dent position with the Orange City School Kirtland Superintendent Bill Wade. “We apDistrict beginning next school year, preciate all that Dr. Campbell has pending board approval. done for our students and staff and Campbell has been a valuable wish him continued success in his member of the Kirtland Schools’ new role.” team for 11 years – four years at The search for a new high Kirtland Middle School and seven school principal will begin in the years at the high school. His steady coming weeks. approach and positive relationships The district will work diligentwere a staple during his tenure with ly to ensure it finds the right canthe Kirtland Schools and will serve Campbell didate who will provide a positive him well as he transitions into his new role, said Kirtland administration in a learning environment where students can grow academically, socially and emotionally, press release.

Campbell guided KHS through major according to the district.

Throughout the process, Kirtland Schools instructional changes over the last several years, the district said, adding his leadership administrators said they will seek input from and work with Kirtland faculty were key to students, parents and staff to find a strong implementing successful changes to benefit leader to continue the tradition of excellence Kirtland students. at KHS.

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Jesse Styles, of Northstar Communications, was on hand Feb. 5 to answer council’s questions about the logistics and potentialities of the proposal.

Pinehurst Drive resident and past Councilman Kevin Eilerman spoke against the application.

“I’m not in favor of another cell tower, especially one that’s less than half a mile from an existing tower. I believe our ordinances state that towers should be about a mile apart,” he said. “Clearly this violates that ordinance. I realize that planning and zoning didn’t see an issue with it. I feel strongly that adding a second tower in that short distance would not be attractive for our historic town center and (would be) in contradiction to what our historical town center was trying to develop. I encourage council to seek revenue-enhancers by attracting new business to Kirtland instead of another cell tower that detracts from the beauty of our downtown area.”

When the ordinance had its second reading, Mayor Doug Davidson said he understands, to Eilerman’s point, the towers aren’t perfect aesthetically.

“But if you take the amount of revenue generated by this tower and it continues over time, in 10 years, that’s an ambulance or that’s a box truck or it’s … passive income that goes to the city for the benefit of our residents,” he said. “I think that’s important.

Mr. Styles, in the course of looking at this tower, made accommodations for aesthetic purposes in looking to put the power unit underground as opposed to above ground.”

In other business, certain septic systems have been determined to not be working properly in the city, according to the Lake County General Health District.

“What I know at this point is that we have some failing septic systems in the neighborhood near the Kirtland Temple,” said Potter

in a follow-up email. “The concern of the Lake County Health Department is obviously what impact this is having on runoff into local tributaries. I still don’t know how many homes are of issue, the ultimate remedy or what the timeline for that remedy is. The solution will very likely be the addition of sanitary sewers to correct the problem.”

He added, “The Lake County Health Department is developing a plan and will be assisting the city in scheduling a public hearing to notify residents and to answer any questions.”

The health district issued the following statement regarding the septic issues: “Upon routine storm water screening, the Lake County General Health District found raw sewage in the municipal storm sewer along Joseph and Maple streets. This area is serviced by household sewage treatment systems. We are currently working with Lake County Utilities and the City of Kirtland to discuss solutions. In the near future, a town hall meeting will be planned to discuss options with residents.”

The meeting date will be published in multiple forums, including the city’s website.

“The county is really driving the process,” the mayor said at the Feb. 5 council meeting. “As we get new information, we’ll keep you posted.”

Residents again addressed council regarding the sounds of Kirtland Country Club’s skeet shooting. Council urged residents to organize and to contact lawmakers.

“At this point, as far as I can see, to change this means changing the law of the state of Ohio,” Law Director Dan Richards said. “The way that you’re going to change the law of the state of Ohio is asking those who have the authority in the state of Ohio to make some modifications in the legislation.”

Councilman Rob Skrbis suggested residents pick a place, such as the community center, the school or the like, meet up and put a letter-writing campaign together.

“Then also, appoint somebody that’s goSee City • Page 5

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Guests at the fourth annual Kirtland Kiwanis Foundation Community Reverse Raffle playing the “Heads and Tails” game.

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f you are a regular reader of this column, you’ve probably read about our upcoming Kirtland Library Service project coming up. Well, it’s time to put on our working boots boys and girls! We start moving books March 5 and continue through March 9.

We are planning to move books in two shifts — one during the day for the folks who are retired and one in the evening for those folks who work during the day. We have a Submitted by lot of books to move, so Stan Krulc new carpeting can be installed. It’s going to look great and with Rick Blum leading the planning effort, you just know it will be a great success.

Something tells me you will soon see Jane Carle, our library director, walking around with a big smile on her face after this project is completed.

We welcomed two new members to our ranks last month. Tom Davidson and Councilman Rob Skrbis have taken the plunge. Welcome Tom and Rob! We can’t wait to scoop ice cream with you while making Strawberry Shortcake Supremes during our annual Strawberry Festival (June 14-17, 2018).

We have so much fun doing service and fundraising in our community that we want to share the good times with all of you. Won’t

you join us? Please call John at 440-256-1181 if you want to find out more information about joining our club.

We had a very successful reverse raffle this past Saturday at St. Noel’s Banquet Center for our foundation. The accounting is not done yet, but all indications point to a record-breaking fundraising total. The Kirtland Area Service Council and soon-to-be-awarded scholarship recipients thank you for being a part of this fundraising effort. We could not have done it without the amazing outpouring of generous donations and contributions from everyone in our community. Thanks to everyone who bought tickets, attended the event, donated baskets for our Chinese auction and contributed financially or materially in any way.

It looked to me like everyone who attended the event had a lot of fun. Some people even went home with a little change in their pockets (I wasn’t one of those lucky ones).

This fundraiser is held on the last Saturday in February every year.

Next year’s date is Feb. 22. Make sure you don’t miss out on one of the best social events in Kirtland next year.

Lastly, please note that applications for our Kirtland Kiwanis scholarships are available in the guidance counselor’s office at Kirtland High School.

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at www.lakecountyohio.gov/engineerdept/ ENGINEER.aspx.

Council also waived the three readings and adopted a resolution that authorizes all actions necessary to accept the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council Energize Community Grant.

“The amount of the grant is $25,460.

It’s based on the number of NOPEC users in the city of Kirtland,” said Davidson. “Essentially, the criteria in that agreement is that we use (the funds) on energy efficiency and (energy) infrastructure, so it would be continuing the changeover to LED lighting. The police department has been changed over to LED lighting. We had a $4,000 rebate for that project, so we have the fire stations 1 and 2 remaining, the rest of city hall and some exterior lighting.”

Finance Director Keith Martinet also thanked Chris Speece for her 11 years of service to Kirtland’s finance department.

Speece has taken a commensurate role with the City of Mentor.

from page 4 ing to go to our local representative to say, ‘What can we do?’” he said.

Potter agreed.

“Coalesce around each other. Create that group. Create that force. Give me the list of who to call,” he said. “I will try to think of who to call as well. If we can have that organized effort, we can work on your behalf to the best of our ability. Set a meeting. Get your group together. Let me know when it is and as a start, we’ll let everyone here know and I’ll be there myself and then we discuss this further on how to move.”

Amber Wood resident Alan Exley, who is with the Lake County Engineer’s Office, advised the community regarding the engineer’s recommendation to the commissioners to adopt a new county permissive motor vehicle license fee, which is an additional $5 fee for license plates.

Information regarding the fee is available

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CROSS Boys areCOUNTRY battle-tested

Kirtland’s cross team is off to a Kirtland’s boys’ country basketball team closed fast start this fall with a strong showing at out the regular season with a 13-9 record the Berkshire Early Bird Invitational on Aug. and back-to-back losses but those setbacks 26 and anthe even better with performance at the provided Hornets the chance to 2017 Frank Gibas Invitational at Kenston play competitive games in a playoff atmoHigh School on Sept. 2. sphere.

“There were many big improvements The Hornets lost to Chagrin Valley Confrom last week and overall improvement as a ference Chagrin Division champion West team,” said Kirtland coach JP Moran. “It was Geauga, who finished the regular season 19a big race by freshman Julie Namciu and the 3, and CVC Chagrin Division runner-up Chatop three boys were all in the 18s. The girls grin Falls (15-8). The Hornets also played Gewere all 24:00 or below. That’s very good for neva, another CVC Chagrin Division school, us. We’re working on closing our gaps in the the top week sevenbefore. and all moving up so we can have “It was a and gooda tighter two games low numbers pack.”for us to go against West Geauga on Friday (Chagrin Namciu finished the race inand 22:41, good Falls),” said Kirtland coach Nick Gallo.

“It for 58th place. was Sophomore a good effort.

For usSnyder to get finished three or 29th four Lauren good Geneva, Geauga and with achallenges, time of 21:23 while West her sister Sydney Chagrin going down the stretch here is an exSnyder was 37th in 21:38. cellent opportunity for us(24:02), to prepare and to Junior Emily Crebs freshman play on.

We’re looking at March 2.”

Mateja Mr va (24:42), freshman Aimee March(24:45) 2 is when Hornets openSamf the Baldrey andthesenior Holly postseason at home against the Columbia (25:10) also competed for the Hornets in the Raiders. girls’ race.

The Hornets earnedDuncan the No. 5paced seed in the Junior Konnor Garfield District the Raiders Hornets Heights in the boys’ race.while He finished 45th are 6. The withNo. a time of winner 18:31. advances to play either Zanko wasn’t behind or as No. Senior 1 seedColton Lutheran East, No. far 8 Trinity he finished 49th with aon time of 18:37.

No. 9 Fairport Harding March 5. Junior Jake Grdadolnik (18:56), junior Nick Briggs (20:29), sophomore George Shuppe (20:52), freshman Jonny Jackson (21:33) and freshman Ian McGreal (21:43) also competed.

FOOTBALL 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.”

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Kirtland’s Jeff Kusar qualified for the district tournament at 220 pounds.

Four Hornets qualify for district wrestling tournament Four Kirtland wrestlers finished among the top four in their respective weight classes at the Division III Beachwood Sectional Tournament on Saturday and will compete

this weekend at the Garfield Heights District.

Konnor Duncan finished third at 120 while Brayden Adkins (145), Austin Mayo (195) and Jeff Kusar (220) all finished fourth at Beachwood.

“The guys wrestled great,” said Kirtland coach Scott Francis. “They worked hard and

improved throughout the season and it paid off for them by making it out to districts.”

Carter Williamson (106) and Brandon Hepper (126) both finished fifth and will be district alternates.

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Jake Neibecker ran for touchdowns of 51 and 57 yards for the Hornets.

Kirtland’s rushing game hit its stride early this season.

The Hornets ran for 423 yards in the season opener and 362 against the Raiders.

Jake Neibecker, who had touchdown runs of 51 and 57 yards against Columbia, leads the Hornets with 224 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Joey Torok has rushed for 217 yards and two scores and quarterback Dylan Fulco is third on the team with 187 yards and one rushing touchdown.

Kirtland has been bitten by the injury but with Fulco missing some time against Columbia and kicker Sanjay Sundararajan

sidelined in Week 2.

Mike Zeuli stepped in for Fulco and threw for 93 yards and a touchdown and also ran for 52 yards and a score.

Freshman Mario Rodin was a perfect 7for-7 in extra point attempts.

“That freshman kicker, he’s money,” LaVerde said.

GOLF Kirtland’s golf team moved up to Division II this fall but the Hornets haven’t skipped a beat.

The Hornets already have beaten league rivals Berkshire, Cardinal and Independence and have continued to play consistently throughout the first half of the season.

Senior Michael Schnur is well on the way to collecting his fourth straight league MVP award, but his own teammates might have something to say about it first.

Adam Mueller and Jack Dever have pushed Schnur to play his best, regardless of the event or quality of competition.

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new group of young girls who will be breaking our record.”

The Hornets advanced to the North Ridgeville district semifinals where they will play Lutheran West on Feb. 28 in a game finished after deadline. The Longhorns knocked the Hornets out of the postseason last year.

Avenging that loss has provided the Hornets with additional inspiration, but win or lose, this record-setting season won’t soon be forgotten, especially for senior point guard Katie McCollister.

McCollister missed her junior year with a knee injury and she has enjoyed every moment of her senior campaign.

“It means so much, especially after missing last season being able to go into this one and set a record is such a cool thing,” she said. “Getting to share it with all of my best friends and watching us all grow as a team every day made it so much better” Kirtland’s success may start with Snyder,

who averages over 20 points per contest, but the Hornets are loaded with players who have the potential to consistently score in double digits.

Junior Jenna Sayle averages nearly 12 points per game and sophomore Lauren Snyder and junior Lauren Lutz also know their way around the rim.

As good as the Hornets have been on offense, they’ve averaged 54.6 points per game thus far, they’re equally as dominant on the other end.

Kirtland has allowed just 30.6 points per game through 23 contests and has allowed opponents to reach 40 points just five times this season.

“There will never be another team like the one we have this year,” Sydney Snyder said. “We are a dedicated and hardworking group of girls. There are no off days for us, we go 110-percent every day and there is nothing more that I could ask of them as a captain on this team. They all respond well to tough and easy games, which is what has led us to so much success this year. I couldn’t be prouder of them.”

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City Officials Commend Spelling Bee Winner District Highlights Cleveland Clinic eXpressions Honorees

By Magdalene Pesch News@kirtlandchronicle.com At the Feb. 26 Kirtland Schools Board of Education meeting, Kirtland Middle School Principal Scott Amstutz introduced seventh-grader Bobby Whittaker, who won the district spelling bee and was runner-up at the Lake County Spelling Bee. Amstutz praised Bobby’s “laid back” demeanor.

“A couple times, I looked at him and thought, ‘This word’s going to get him,’ and it didn’t. He just rattled through,” said Amstutz. “He’s not only an excellent speller, he’s a model young man in our building.”

The district also honored its Cleveland Clinic eXpressions winners.

The clinic’s Division of Civic Education describes the program as “a free, award-winning educational initiative that engages middle and high school students in the creative exploration of science and medicine.

Through project-based, peer-to-peer learning, students translate research studies conducted by Cleveland Clinic summer interns, producing artistic, literary and mathematical interpretations of the science.

“In addition to promoting a deeper appreciation for science and its connections to other disciplines, eXpressions gives students the chance to win awards and exhibition and

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At the Feb. 26 Kirtland Schools Board of Education meeting, the district honored its Cleveland Clinic eXpressions winners. From left, high school English teacher Meriah Duncan and students Eva Shepard, Brandi Martz, Schuylar South, Morgan Carpenter, Madison Burris, Lilly Kelemen and Kirk Brauer.

publication honors, and offers teachers the chance to earn graduate credit from the convenience of their classroom. Since the program connects to state and national academic content standards, it provides participants with the opportunity to cultivate 21st-century skills in a fun, creative way.”

Assistant Principal Matt Paul and English

teacher Meriah Duncan introduced the honorees.

Third-place, white-ribbon winners were Cassidy Ruckel and Eva Shepard.

Second-place, red-ribbon winners were Madison Burris, Morgan Carpenter, Alex Cernelich and Brandi Martz.

First-place, blue-ribbon winners were Is-

abel Anness, Kirk Brauer, Lilly Kelemen and Schuylar South.

Schuylar was also the Best in Show.

The students’ work is currently on display at the eXpressions eXhibition at the Global Center for Health Innovation. They will then live in art teacher Brian Harvey’s display case.

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Students of the Month for March 2018, from left, Bekah Bryant, from KES; Brianne Selvaggio, from KMS; and Kirk Brauer, from KHS.

March 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 March 2018 are, from left, Bekah Bryant, from Kirtland Elementary School; Brianne Selvaggio, from Kirtland Middle School; and Kirk Brauer, from Kirtland High School.

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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.

Wandering Ohio: Hiking the Buckeye Trail

March 14 • 7 p.m.

Join Chuck and Beth Hewett and hear their story about hiking the 1,400-mile, 76day hike on the Buckeye Trail, the longest loop trail in the nation.

Their hike led them to discover Ohio History, interesting bed & breakfast lodging and wonderful people.

The Hewetts are avid hikers and have completed a thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail as well as hiking the John Muir Trail, parts of the Pacific Crest Trail and the 500mile Colorado Trail. They are the authors of the book “Wandering Ohio: A Buckeye Trail Thru-Hike.” Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the program. This program is free and open to the public.

Friends of the Kirtland Public Library is sponsoring the program. There will be a brief business meeting of the Friends of the Library prior to the program.

Carpet Installation

March 2-9 The Children’s area and some of the DVDs will not be available. All are welcome to help pack the books and move the shelves.

Call Jane Carle at the library, (440) 2567323, for more information.

March 3 • 2 p.m.

Spend an hour creating with the library’s LEGO bricks and then place your finished creation on display. For kids of all ages.

March 13 • 10 a.m.

Family story time will be led by the Holden Arboretum Tree Tale Tellers. Come enjoy tree-related stories and fun activities.

Shadow Puppets

March 22 • 7 p.m.

Watch a shadow puppet show and then create your own shadow puppet theater and shadow puppets to take home. Please bring a flashlight.

For families with kids up through fifth grade. Please register for this event.

Preschool Dance Party

March 23 • 11 a.m.

Bring your best dance moves and when we take a break from all that dancing, we will create a craft that we can dance with.

For families with kids up through fifth grade. Please register for this event.

Let’s Talk About It Book Discussion Group

March 26 • 7 p.m.

Read and discuss “My Life in France,” by Julia Child.

Paper Circuits

March 29 • 3:30 p.m.

Kids in grades six and up will use paper, batteries and LEDS to create paper greeting cards that will actually light up.

Please register for this event.

Enjoy songs, stories and special activities: 10 a.m. for Preschoolers and 10:45 a.m.

Lapsit for toddlers up to 23 months and their caregivers.

Master Gardeners Offer Monthly Talks Submitted Lake County Master Gardeners recently announced the 2018 Meet Us in the Garden series.

Join them for monthly Saturday morning gardening talks from March through November in the Peace Garden at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Painesville.

Each session will consist of a short presentation followed by interactive demonstrations and/or discussions.

Sports

from page 6 Swimmers show promise

Kirtland’s swim team saw its season come to an end at the Division II Hawken Sectional on Feb. 9.

Several Hornets finished among the top 30 in their respective events.

Freshman Mateja Mrva finished 25th in the 200-yard individual medley and also swam

Religion Kirtland Temple

The Kirtland Temple is holding the following Easter Services: Good Friday Devotional: Friday, March 30, at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Easter Sunrise Service: Sunday, April 1, at 7:30 a.m. Doors open at 7 a.m.

Worshippers can park at the Visitor’s Center at 7809 Joseph St. in Kirtland.

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When appropriate to the topic, small groups of participants will work with a Lake County Master Gardener volunteer in the garden or on a project.

For complete information about topics and dates, visit lake.osu.edu and click on the 2018 Meet Us in the Garden link in the county news section.

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Sophomore Jake Emlaw swam his way to 26th place in the 200-yard freestyle and also competed in the 200-yard medley relay that finished 13th. Freshmen Nico Podojil-Schlesinger and Wil Steigerwald and sophomore Anthony Shepard also swam in that event.

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The Kirtland High Schools FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics Team, called the Electric Hornets, recently won the Motivate Award and was a Dean’s List finalist at the iSPACE FIRST Tech Challenge Ohio Championship.

Electric Hornets Bring Home Motivate Award Staff Report

The Kirtland High School FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics Team brought home the Motivate Award and was a Dean’s List finalist at the iSPACE FIRST Tech Challenge Ohio Championship in Cincinnati Feb. 17.

In its third straight state appearance, the FTC Electric Hornets won two of their five robot game matches, placing 26th. They also earned the Motivate Award, which celebrates the team that exemplifies the essence of the FIRST Tech Challenge competition while making a collective effort to make FIRST known throughout their school and community.

Team member Jake Grdadolnik was one of three FIRST Dean’s List Finalist winners and will attend the World Competition in Detroit, Mich.

Led by junior Kirk Brauer, the Electric

Hornets implemented the FIRST Competition web application for the robot rounds.

The team earned a trip to state competition after finishing fifth overall and earned the second-place Inspire Award at the district competition at Kent State University.

The team also finished seventh out of 28 teams – the second-highest robotics competition finish in team history – in January at the competition at Cuyahoga Community College.

The Electric Hornets participate in community outreach events throughout the year, including events at Hattie Larhlam, the Kirtland Cub Scout Pinewood Derby and the University of Akron.

The team also mentors teams from Willoughby-Eastlake School of Innovation, Mentor Memorial Middle School and Eastlake Middle School.

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