Kirtland Chronicle 08-02-2019

Volume 6, No. 4

Friday, August 2, 2019

Potter Looks to Lay Out Viable Plan for Kirtland’s Future

By Donna L. Robinson news@kirtlandchronicle.com For as long as he can remember, Kevin Potter has had a keen interest in government and politics.

“I remember being 7 years old and entirely intrigued by the Reagan/Mondale race and de- Potter bates,” he recently recalled. “From that point on, I stayed in tune with current events, national policy debates and eventually, turned my focus on to local issues. Things I thought maybe I could make a difference in.”

Kevin’s desire to dig into issues, See Potter • Page 3

By Magdalene Pesch news@kirtlandchronicle.com

At the July 8 Kirtland City Council meeting, Fire Chief Tony Hutton talked both the past and the future of the department.

Hutton said the day was “bittersweet,” as it was the retirement day for Dale Grinstead, a Kirtland fire captain for 42 years.

“That’s why the room is not over full, because I think they’re still out celebrating Dale’s retirement,” said Hutton. “Half the department is out there; the other half is probably there right now.”

Hutton complimented Grinstead’s fix-it versatility.

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On July 8, Kirtland City Mayor Doug Davidson swore in new Kirtland Fire Department Cpt. Tony Catania. With Catania, from left, is his wife Susie, and his children, Ella and Anthony.

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On July 20, Historic Kirtland hosted its seventh annual 5K race. Carli Snider, of Eastlake, 23, took third place for the category Women, Ages 19 to 29.

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Addison Fleming poses with her coach, Sally Trasca, at the U.S.A. Figure Skating National Excel Festival Championships in Coral Springs, Fla. in June.

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7th-Grader Skates Her Way to First Addison Fleming’s mom, Tiffany Solivan-Kovalak, has a lot to be proud of.

Her daughter not only received first place at the Tri-State Skating competition in April in Michigan, she won first place at the U.S.A. Figure Skating National Excel Festival Championships in Coral Springs, Fla. in June.

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The heat wave on July 20 might have made the seventh annual 5K race in Kirtland a hot and sticky affair, but it didn’t hold back 134 runners and a group of walkers from participating.

Nathan Johnson, clad in 1830s garb, was master of ceremonies for the race, which was hosted by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Kirtland, “Kirtland is known as the city

of faith and beauty, and we get to enjoy some of that today, the beauty of Kirtland, despite the cloud cover, which those of us who are runners are really grateful for,” Johnson said. “The temperature is about 20 degrees cooler than yesterday. And we hope that you’ll also feel something of the faith of this community as you run.”

Charlene and Parker Lybbert were this year’s race directors, with Charlene firing the starter pistol and a squad of young women from the church cheered them on.

As runners crossed the finish line, the sound of noisemakers clashed with upbeat tunes from loudspeakers to create a merry din.

The first woman, the first man, and the top three women and men in a variety of age categories received medals for their successes.

Johnson read the names and distributed the awards.

“The Historic Kirtland 5K was the very first 5K I’ve ever done,” said Mitch Silvius, second-place winner for the men’s ages 19 to See Annual 5K• Page 3

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

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

2019 Publication Schedule The Kirtland Chronicle publishes once a month. Karlovec Media Group reserves the right to change, cancel or add publication dates at any time.

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Kirtland Rallies Around Recently-Paralyzed Alum

By Magdalene Pesch news@kirtlandchronicle.com Tragedy struck Kirtland High School alum Adam Hess, 22, June 28, when he dove into a swimming pool and suffered a significant spinal cord injury.

The Ohio State University senior was instantly paralyzed after hitting his head and subsequently began to drown, Adam’s family wrote on his GoFundMe page.

“If not for the heroic lifesaving efforts of those present who resuscitated Adam, this story may have ended much differently,” they wrote. “Fortunately, Adam was revived and underwent an extensive eight-hour surgery to attempt to repair the damage.”

Adam was initially admitted to Hess the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus neurological intensive care unit. On July 10, he was transferred to the MetroHealth Spine Center.

“Adam has been told to expect a lengthy inpatient stay, but he has been given no definitive timetable,” his family said. “Adam has minimal use of his upper body and is unable to move his fingers. He has no feeling from the waist down, with the exception of slight feeling in his hips. Adam has been told he faces extremely long odds to regain feeling in his legs and feet, but Adam is determined and motivated not to abandon that goal.”

On July 11, Kirtland’s fourth- and fifthgrade football players held a drive-through lemonade stand in front of the elementary school with donations going toward Adam’s recovery.

Students and adults armed with signs in support of Adam stood along Chillicothe Road and encouraged motorists to enjoy lemonade and community camaraderie.

A parent spoke to the “Kirtland Chronicle” on the condition of anonymity, preferring credit go to the self-organizing students.

“Adam’s a former Kirtland football player and all these kids out here play football and just heard about it and wanted to contribute to helping him out in the way that they could,” she said. “I think there was about five adults that helped and 30 kids, kind of on and off. The kids ran with this. They made the signs. They got the lemonade.”

It is a great object lesson of community, the Kirtland parent added.

“A couple of parents dropped their kids off, just trying to get the kids together to realize that this is something that they could do. They need to see that this is how our community is run. We only have a strong community from supporting each other,” she said. “The neat thing was that after Adam had jumped in the pool, there were other Kirtland students there. His sister … and three other Kirtland students resuscitated him and got him out of the water. It was awesome that they were there to help.”

On July 21, Adam wrote on his GoFundMe page: “To all of you who have given your support, kind words and shown such generosity to me as I begin this journey: I never imagined finding myself in the situation that I was in when I woke up the morning of June 29. I woke up scared, dejected, confuse, and feeling sorry for myself.

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On July 11, Kirtland’s fourth- and fifth-grade football players held a drive-through lemonade stand to benefit Adam Hess, a Kirtland High graduate and The Ohio State University student who sustained a severe spinal cord injury during a swimming accident.

“But these feelings were quickly replaced when I heard about the support and the amount of people that had begun to rally around me,” he continued. “There is no describing what it means to me what all of you have done, and there is no plausible way for me to say thank you that represents my heartfelt gratitude.

“I also wanted to share with you how deeply touched my parents and sister have been with the outpouring of support. It has helped them immensely as well. Lastly, please know that I will continue to fight, I will continue to improve and I will never stop. THANK YOU ALL. Your unwavering support is what keeps me going.”

On July 29, Adam’s father, Rohn Hess, said Adam is currently receiving inpatient rehab care for his spine injury and has shone “great determination and resolve” during the rehabilitation treatment process.

The family thanks the entire Kirtland community for its “outpouring of support during such a difficult time,” Rohn said.

“We can’t begin to express our heartfelt gratitude for the unending encouragement as we continue to navigate through this,” he said.

Visit www.gofundme.com/f/wrg369-go-adam for more information or to make a donation toward Adam’s recovery.

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from page 1 ask questions and provide an open space for constructive dialogue are what spurred his “Coffee with Council” initiative when he became a member of Kirtland City Council in 2015.

His natural tendency to want to engage with those around him, as well as work to improve the community he grew up in, further fueled his decision to run for mayor in November.

“Leading up to my June announcement, I was humbled by dozens of residents recommending I run for mayor,” Kevin said during a recent interview. “After many conversations with my wife and close supporters, I decided that I am the right person to lead our city into the future. I want to continue to work for this city and its people, bringing new growth, continued safety and more engagement from the community members with their unique perspectives, knowledge and skills.”

Much like the informal, laid-back nature of “Coffee with Council,” if elected, Kevin hopes to bring that same opportunity to the office of mayor.

“I will do this is by having regularly posted ‘Mayor’s Hours,’” he said. “In the same spirit that I began ‘Coffee with Council,’ I envision ‘Mayor’s Hours’ as an informal opportunity by which residents can feel comfortable coming in to talk about their concerns and ideas for Kirtland. This will lead to better communication between the mayor’s office, community and city council.”

Kevin’s civic involvement in Kirtland seems to come as no surprise to those closest to him “Kevin has been very dedicated to his role as a city council member and as city council president,” said Jeni Potter, his wife. “He has taken it very seriously, and uses his position as an avenue to truly hear what the residents are saying. It is certainly not uncommon to find

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29 group. “My understanding is that my finishing time wasn’t that good, but you know what? I got a 23:00 and I’m 23! That’s the best I could do, and I couldn’t be happier, and I couldn’t have timed it better even if I

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out Kevin is driving around a neighborhood or meeting up with a resident to learn more about what is happening. Whether there is agreement or not, Kevin is open to active and engaged conversation. I am proud of the fact that he digs deep into the issues to ensure the best decisions are being made for the city. Asking questions shows responsibility, accountability and open mindedness to new ideas.”

Potter, who was born to Dennis and Judy Potter in 1977 in Euclid, moved to Kirtland in 1986. The youngest of seven, he entered Kirtland Schools as a fourth-grader and graduated in 1995.

“While in high school, I met my future wife, Jeni Quick, daughter of 1972 Kirtland graduate and sports legend Dan Quick and wife, Marybeth,” Kevin said. “She was a few years younger than me graduating in 1998.”

In 1999, Kevin married Jeni at Divine Word Church and began their family at a young age. They first lived in Cleveland.

Kevin received his EMT certification from Auburn Career Center and worked for Timperio Roofing. In 1998, while working for his cousin, Pat Corcoran’s roofing business, he took the Cleveland Firefighter Exam, scored well on the test and was due to be hired in that department’s third class. At that time, Cleveland still had a residency requirement for its civil servants.

“Because my wife and I did not want to send our children to Cleveland Public Schools, I chose to withdraw from the CFD hiring process,” Kevin explained. “From 2004 until 2011, I owned and operated a roofing and siding business. Knowing that my body would be better off, in 2011, I began to pursue other opportunities. Relying on my people skills and sales experience developed from those years in my own business, I pursued sales opportunities for Kel Technologies and then the Daily Legal News, which also owns the Kirtland Chronicle.”

The Potters moved to Hambden Township in 2005.

See Future • Page 7 tried to. That will always be a great memory.

If I keep running, every year it will get easier and easier. It was also a great opportunity to get out in the community and meet more people.”

Visit HistoricKirtland5K.com for more results and other information.

To view race photos on Facebook, visit @historickirtland5k.

Incorrect information appeared in the story “Mayor’s Roots Fuel Passion for City Growth,” in the July 5 edition of the Kirtland Chronicle.

Mayor Doug Davidson was raised by George and Marilyn Davidson, who lived on Russelhurst Drive.

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Viewpoint Residents Will Continue to Have a Say on Road, Police Department the first place.

I believe that we can do better and am hoping to continue working a strategy to make it Hello residents of Kirtland, Joe Smolic, better. We need to have open dialogue with Ward 3 councilman, here to address “A Note everyone on council and the administration, from the Mayor,” in the July Kirtland Chron- and we need to be clear and open with our icle. residents. By doing that, we will best serve Politics have not taken over Kirtland City our residents and our obligation to them to Council nor are they keeping you from having do better. a say on the future of our roads and police Per “the safety of our city will be put in department, and I will explain why. jeopardy” and “they tried to fire The current road levy was our dispatchers,” references. I realpassed by a previous council of ly wish the Mayor did not resort to which Mayor Davidson was then a these petty, baseless statements. councilman and is now in its fifth He should know the facts as well as and final year.

I do, and should know I will present The original Road Levy camthem in a concise manner showing paign literature stated, “Revenue how council has, and will continue from this levy will allow one-half of to, work in a responsible manner.

Councilman the City’s 70 miles of roads to be I also voted NO to place a Police Joe Smolic repaved during the next 5 years.”

Levy on the ballot that was presented The fact is, only 4 -1/2 miles of roads to council last year and again this year, as it have been completed at a cost of $2.1 million simply freed up general funds to cover the through the first four years. expected loss from the Road Levy renewal In order to begin addressing the roads not passing due to poor performance. To be and the true costs to help us develop a strat- clear, there is no funding problem for the Poegy for the future, new legislation was re- lice Department. Simply put, the proposed quired.

Police Levy was a Road Levy dressed in a poMissing from the article was that coun- lice uniform. cil passed legislation 18-O-18, requiring the The numbers show council supports our administration to furnish annually a Compre- safety services and council has funded every hensive Road Plan (CRP) with the submis- capital request for both Police and Fire insion of the annual budget. The CRP requires cluding: a Fire Truck, an Ambulance, Police the inclusion of a list of roads expected to be Cars, Building Maintenance and the PSAP reconstructed, repaired and maintained for system for our Dispatch Department. Capital each construction and repair season, and a outlay from 2016-2018 has been $1.24 mil10-year Road Project Plan that prioritizes all lion, an average of $413,515 per year. Comroads, estimated costs and funding mecha- pare this to $155,205 average between 2005nisms by year.

20015. Council has not hindered our safety Look at City of Kirtland Code of Ordiforces, that’s a fact. nances 236.12, passed 8-20-18, to see it in its Here are the historical numbers from the entirety. last three years annual budgets: Being dissatisfied with the performance on the roads during the first year of the road 2016 • Police Department request: $1,484,422 levy, I ran for council in 2015 and have worked • Mayor Davidson recommended: for improvement. In 2018, the Fiscal Review $1,234,700, or $249,722 less than request Task Force committee reported on page 29 • Actual spent in 2016: $1,223,414 in Other Significant Items, “The Service Department Lacks Overall Accountability” and 2017 confirmed my three years of criticism. This • Police Department request: $1,568,050 is not a criticism of department workers, but • Mayor Davidson recommended: a criticism of doing business as usual and ex$1,283,450, or $284,600 less than request pecting different results. I am confident we • Actual spent in 2017: $1,327,495 can do better.

I voted NO to place a renewal of the Road 2018 • Police Department request: $1,543,700 Levy on the ballot this year because council • Mayor Davidson recommendation: was not provided a better plan to repair more $1,497,650, or $45,015 less than request of the roads going forward. The Mayor’s leg• Actual spent in 2018: $1,485,139 islation would have had the city continuing down the same path that is clearly not workAbove numbers show that Mayor recoming. mended less money than what Police requestIn my 3-1/2 years on council, I have writed. ten two Kirtland Chronicle articles — NovemIs this because the Mayor wants to put ber of 2017 & 2018 — detailing what roads the safety of our city in jeopardy? Of course have been done and the cost associated with not. them. My road articles have been the only This is due to the fact that city has limitdetail given on the roads and the money ased funds, as every city does, to be dispersed sociated with them. Compare that with what amongst multiple departments. administration has put out over past three The Mayor must allocate the funds in a years — you won’t find much. responsible manner and present the Mayor’s The Mayor’s Chronicle article then went budget to council.

Council then asks queson to say that, because of the “reckless actions, has discussions and then appropriations” by some council members, our roads tions are voted on.

I think the Mayor and this will continue to deteriorate. Our roads will council have worked well together supporting only continue to deteriorate if we continue with the same failed plan that got us here in See Smolic • Page 5

By Joe Smolic Ward 3 Councilman

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On July 15, Kirtland City Mayor Doug Davidson revealed the new state Route 306 HAWK pedestrian crossing via a Facebook Live event. The reveal took place at the location of the crosswalk just south of the Kirtland High School.

The pedestrian hybrid beacon, also known as a HAWK, is a new traffic control device approved by the Federal Highway Administration. The HAWK signal is designed to stop traffic only as needed when pedestrians are present.

The installation of this pedestrian hybrid beacon is a result of city administration continuing to listen the community and identifying and pursuing options that make sense for our safety and enhance the walkability of our downtown area.

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from page 4 our safety forces. Suggestion that we have not is disheartening.

Mayor’s assertion “they tried to fire our dispatchers.” The Mayor has not and cannot show any proof of this claim.

The Fiscal Review Task Force, which the Mayor commissioned, recommended that city do a cost comparison with Central Dispatch. We had multiple Safety Comittee meetings pertaining to dispatch with literature from the administration showing there was an initial annual savings switching to Central. Council took multiple other factors into consideration along with cost provided

by administration to add another officer to make up for loss of dispatch. In the end, when all cost were factored in, council came to the conclusion there was not a savings and council voted to purchase the PSAP and to retain dispatch. PSAP was approved in March 2018 budget and purchased in October of 2018.

Final note on safety: This council pushed for a crosswalk to finally be installed in front of the school after many years of being discussed by previous councils. Safety is and will remain this council’s priority.

I would like to thank the Kirtland Chronicle for allowing a forum to address the residents I represent.

I do not claim to represent council as a whole, just myself.

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Team U.S.A. coach Sally Tasca has been Addison’s coach for just over a year and said from page 1 in that time, Addison has showed great ability Addison, 12, who will enter seventh grade and talent. at Kirtland Middle School in the fall, started “The most important and exciting proof ice skating for fun at age 8 and took her first of her abilities and talents was earning a trip ice skating lesson at 9. to Florida in June for the 2019 national excel “I used to ice skate in my great-grand- festival, where she placed first place,” Tasca mother’s backyard and that’s said. “Addison is a very enjoywhen I first fell in love with ice able skater to work with. She is skating. I don’t recall ever really respectful, passionate and notabeing nervous about skating. I bly very teachable. I am looking just had fun going to open-skates forward to many successful years and learning to skate by taking with Addison, hoping someday for lessons,” she said. her to skate internationally and Her mother said Addison flew represent Team U.S.A.” through her learn-to-skate proKeith McCrory has been a gram and started her competition friend of Addison’s family for six class right away. years.

“Shortly after a couple com“My daughter and Addison’s petitions, she started getting sesister are good friends and comrious with a coach,” Solivan-Kovapeted on different teams before,” lak said. “She catches on quick McCrory said. “We have seen vidand can do pretty much anything eos taken by Addison’s mom and she is taught on the ice. She loves grandmother. Our family was very competing.” impressed how ‘professional’ and Addison Fleming Addison is on the ice five days graceful she looked for someone per week. When asked how the constant prac- who just started skating in competitions a tice helps her keep her focus, she replied: few years ago.”

“I love it! I take multiple different classes He added, “Addison is a very special throughout the week that help me develop athlete. Whether it is basketball, softball, different skills.” ice skating, or any other sport she chooses Solivan-Kovalak said Addison started to pursue, she will do great. She has a great competing at age 9 is a very hard-working, combination of God-given talent and a great focused, devoted person who works for what work ethic for such a young adult. She will go she wants and never gives up. far in any sport she chooses.”

In her first competition, Addison placed Coming from a small town like Kirtland, fifth out of seven.

McCrory was excited to see someone have “It was my first ever competition and an opportunity to participate in something I had a lot to learn,” she recalled. “I enjoy bigger than just Kirtland. competing, I liked to show people what I have “When Addison qualified for nationals, been working so hard on at my lessons.”

I didn’t want anything to hold her back. I Addison has competed 10 times in the started a GoFundMe campaign for her to enpast two years, coming in first place in sev- sure that money was not the reason why she en of the 10 competitions, which led her to couldn’t go,” he said. “We raised $512 of a competing and winning first place in Coral $600 goal to help with airline and hotel costs.

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Addison was very thankful to friends, family “She is amazing. She is fierce, strong, and people from Kirtland who supported her. focused, determined and trainable,” She was very excited to know that she was Solivan-Kovalak said. “She is graceful, so able to place first place not only for herself beautiful and such a clean skater. I get tears and her coach, but for everyone who supportin my eyes every single time she competes.” ed her.”

As for Addison’s future in ice skating, her Addison said with each competition she took place in, she learned more and got bet- mom said whatever she sets her heart on, she will do. ter.

“I do see a long future ahead for her on Solivan-Kovalak said family and friends have been very supportive and congratulato- the ice,” she said. “Her coach is one of the best. I am excited to see where Addison dery.

“She has a fan base going,” Solivan-Koval- cides to take her passion for figure skating.”

Addison echoed her mom. ak said. “When she is at a competition, I noti“Every time I get on the ice, I don’t ever fy everyone as soon as we know the outcome of each skate. I normally post videos and pho- want to stop skating,” she said. “I enjoy working with my coaches and getting ready for the tos on Facebook.”

Addison chimed in: “My teachers at competitions coming up. I really love competschool also show a lot of support and accom- ing and would love to one day skate in the modate my practice and competition sched- Olympics!”

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Pictured, from left, is Jeni Potter (Kevin Potter’s wife), holding Mae Potter, Kevin Potter, Erin Potter and Ann Potter. In front is Mary Potter.

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“In 2009, we had the opportunity to move back to Kirtland into the same house I grew up in on Russellhurst (Drive),” Kevin said.

“We now have four daughters making our family complete. Our oldest daughter, 19-yearold Ann, is a 2018 graduate of Kirtland High School. She recently completed her first year of college by attending Cuyahoga Community College while living with friends in University Heights. She has been accepted to and will be attending George Mason University in Virginia this fall, majoring in political science,” The couples second eldest daughter, Erin, 15, will be a sophomore at Kirtland High School this year.

“She is spending this summer earning money by working at Angelo’s in the ice cream window and babysitting with the goal of saving to purchase a car, as she will get her license this November,” Kevin said. “Mary, who is 8 years old, will be in the third grade this fall.

She is very active in dance classes at Savelli Dance Studio, along with the seasonal sports offered for her age group in Kirtland. Our youngest daughter, 4-year-old Mae, will attend preschool this fall, along with her first dance class at the Savelli Dance Studio, as well.”

Having the ability to move back to Kirtland in the community he grew up in was very exciting for Kevin and his family.

“In my opinion, there is no other place like Kirtland in Northeast Ohio. Kirtland is situated in easy proximity to downtown Cleveland, has excellent schools, exceptional metro parks, a tremendous giving spirit throughout the community and Lakeland Community College as an integral institution for our region,” he said. “Kirtland also boasts a collection of civic and religious organizations that work tirelessly to build a stronger and faith filled community. As an active member of both Divine Word Parish and the Kirtland Kiwanis, I regularly have the chance to witness first-hand and participate in efforts

that build faith and a stronger community.”

In early 2015, Kevin was hired to a sales position at GearTec in Willoughby. GearTec is an industrial gear manufacturer, serving heavy industry. Having much success in the role, in 2017 he was promoted to the position of sales manager. He also serves on the American Gear Manufacturers Association’s Strategic Resources Network Committee, which he was recently approached to serve as chairman.

Since announcing his candidacy for mayor, Kevin said he has been overwhelmed by the excitement and support he has received from much of the community.

“As proven in the strategic planning initiative that I helped lead the way on, residents of this city care deeply and have phenomenal energy and ideas to make Kirtland better,” he said. “ Working hand in hand with the city’s department heads and council, Kevin said he will labor to use the results from the strategic planning effort to create short- and long-term benchmarks and goals for the city.

“It is imperative that we look hard and honestly at our strengths and weaknesses to lay out a viable plan for Kirtland’s future,” he said. “This plan has to be rooted in responsible economic development that leads to lessening the tax burden on our residents.”

Jeni, who works as a nurse in the emergency department at Lake West Hospital, said one of the things she admires about her husband is his forward-thinking attitude.

“Kevin will not simply continue doing something in the same manner because ‘it has always been done that way,’” she said.

“Bringing other people, their experience, perceptions and skills into the dialogue generates new possibilities that can lead to greater success. This was a main reason Kevin was asked to get involved with the council back in 2015. This is how our city will benefit by having Kevin as mayor. ‘Leadership Through Action’ is not just a slogan, but it is the way he has been acting since he was elected to the city council. He has always been there for the residents.”

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Kirtland Kiwanis 52nd Annual Scholarship Awards

By Jeffrey C. Bailey Scholarship Chairman Each year, the Kiwanis Club of Kirtland awards scholarships to Kirtland-area students. These students have demonstrated not only academic achievement, but, more importantly a willingness to give back to their community through volunteer service.

We are fortunate and proud that through the hard work and dedication of the Kirtland Kiwanis members, as a club and organization, we are able to award more than $11,000 in scholarships this year.

Kirtland Kiwanis Foundation Scholarship Program:

Key Club Scholarship

Key Club International, founded in 1925, is the oldest service program for high school students. Often referred to as simply Key Club, it is a student-led organization whose goal is to encourage leadership through serving others.

Key Club scholarship: Lilly Kelemen

Memorial Scholarships

This year’s Kirtland Kiwanis Foundation Memorial Scholarships are given in honor of Kirtland Kiwanian Tony Zalar, who was a constant in Kiwanis, always there with a smile and a wonderful sense of humor that spread smiles wherever he went.

Zalar was born in 1934, went to Collinwood High School and Kent State University. He was a Cleveland homicide detective and was sponsored into Kiwanis in 1986. He went on to become club president in 1991-92.

Zalar was instrumental in projects like the gazebo in front of city hall, the Kiwanis Room at the library, Christmas card signing for the nursing homes, flags and organizing the Memorial Day parade, recognition of the 50-year

wedding anniversary in Kirtland and so many other efforts that have made Kirtland such a great place to be.

Memorial scholarship: Kyle Lutz; Jenna Sayle; Jake Grdadolnik; and Dawson Cosgrove.

Kirtland Kiwanis LaVerne & James Naughton Lakeland Scholarship

LaVerne and James Naughton where longtime Kirtland residence and Jim a longtime Kirtland Kiwanian. The Naughton family has provided donations to be used to support Kirtland students attending Lakeland Community College, here is Kirtland LaVerne and James Naughton Lakeland Scholarship: Aislynn Hocevar

Vocational Scholarship

The scholarships are available to graduating seniors who are a resident of the Kirtland school district and having attended vocational school or planning on attending a trade school. This includes those going for licensure exams.

Vocational Scholarship: Kyle Aquila

Helping Hand Scholarship

The Scholarship Committee is looking for candidates who have shown good academics and community service, but are in need of support to reach their educational goals.

Helping Hand Scholarship: Monica Slapnicker

Lakeland Foundation Scholarship

The scholarship is available to any student who is a resident of the Kirtland school district and enrolled to attend Lakeland Community College.

Lakeland Foundation Scholarship: Holly Samf

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A Note from the Mayor ed, awarded and will be underway soon, inDear Kirtland Residents, So many updates to share and just a few cluding Gildersleeve Drive, Fox Hill, Wisner Road, Raccoon Hill and Tibbets Road. These paragraphs to get it done.

I hope you were able to join us on the Ga- jobs are all a result of coordination with zebo Green to hear the Chardon Polka Band Lake County Stormwater Management and play. About 150 of our friends and neighbors the Lake County Commissioners. Our own attended the concert hosted by the Friends of service crews are back to work on the state Route 306 drainage project, which the Library, Library Director Jane we expect to finish this year. Please Carle and the City of Kirtland. The use caution around all of the road concerts are funded in part with a construction projects. grant from NOPEC. The most reThe crosswalk is installed, opcent concert was July 31 with local erational and in use. Chief Lance band “Plaid Sabbath.”

Nosse did the ribbon cutting honIn construction news, the bids ors and several residents young will be out shortly for this year’s and old joined us to throw the road plan. The plan includes Booth Road, base repairs on Billings Road switch live on the KPD Facebook Mayor Doug to the extent the budget will allow, page. Speaking of our social meDavidson followed by crack sealing and potdia, the new city website continues hole filling. Council will have the final approv- to develop and will soon be up and running. al on the bids received. We also expect water Councilmen Skrbis, Lowery and Lesnick have line improvements on Charlesderry and Glen supported the effort along with residents Park roads with dates to be announced. In skilled in website development. addition to this, we will be somewhat inconFinally, as we watch the turbulent nationvenienced by a necessary gas valve replace- al political news, it reinforces the need for us ment near the state routes 306 and 6 inter- to set the example locally with civility and resection later this year with the specific date spect in our own little venue. to be determined.

Warm regards from city hall, Numerous stormwater projects are fundMayor Davidson

Fire Chief from page 1

“The guy could fix anything. They don’t make people like Dale anymore,” Hutton said. “He could fix a coffeemaker or a firetruck. He could do it all. So Dale’s going to be missed quite a bit. We’re going to realize when he’s gone how much we really miss him.”

Hutton outlined the process of selecting the new captain, Tony Catania, and new fulltime firefighter Aaron Madden to move subsequently up in the department ranks.

The department administered a test that covered material for the ranks of both captain and lieutenant.

“All of them just excelled (on the test) and did a great job with the promotional process,” said Hutton. “I wish we could promote all of them. Unfortunately, we can only promote one person right now. I’m going to work with mayor and council next year to work on getting the others promoted. We’re trying to restructure our department to include both (Captain and lieutenant ranks).”

Hutton then introduced Catania to the crowd.

“He started out as a ride-along on B shift with Captain (Doug) Bode and he never left. He’s done a great job with us ever since,” Hutton said. “Tony has worked very hard to continue his education and he has a passion for training firefighters. And we look forward to Tony many, many years training our guards.”

Catania has been with the Kirtland Fire Department since 2002, said Hutton, adding he has an associate’s degree in fire science.

Catania is a member of the Lake County Hazard Intervention Team and the West Lake County Fire Investigation Unit.

Hutton said Catania is a fire safety inspector, a fire investigator, “as well as our lead fire investigator here in Kirtland.”

He is also a fire instructor, a CPR instructor, a road rescue technician and a HAZMAT technician.

“During the years, Tony’s managed a lot

of our hose/turnout gear programs. Also, he’s very handy, like Dale, which is good,” said Hutton. “And he’s managed several of our construction projects where he’s actually built things and built cabinets and built the area where our washer-extractor is, which he wrote the grant for. He’s become an excellent grant-writer.”

Madden then took the stage as Hutton said the department is “blessed to have great people.”

“We had seven people apply for the fulltime position within our department,” the chief said. “We do lateral entry. This was probably the most difficult choice. All the guys were so good that it was difficult to pick.”

Hutton said Madden is a “prime example” of the difficulty of retaining part-time firefighters.

“I had several calls from other fire chiefs pursuing firefighter Madden,” Hutton said.

“Bigger departments that pay a lot more money than Kirtland. I’m listening to these other fire chiefs telling me, ‘Man, this guy’s a great guy and we really want to hire him.’

I got to the point where, I’m just going to make the call. I’m going to pick him before we lose him. We wanted to make sure that we did not let him go to another department as we’ve lost so many of our good firefighters to other departments.”

Madden began as a part-time firefighter and EMT basic a few years ago. He became a paramedic, a fire safety inspector, a CPR instructor, and a “Stop the Bleed” program trainer.

“That list will definitely grow within the next year or so, because we’ll make sure he gets a lot more school,” said Hutton, adding Madden graduated from Kirtland High School and “comes from a great family that has deep Kirtland roots.”

“He’s got the type of character and integrity that we look for when we’re hiring a Kirtland firefighter,” concluded Hutton. “We feel we can teach people how to do the job, but you either have it or you don’t. Aaron’s got it and we’re really happy to have him.”

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Friday, August 2, 2019

Kirtland Public Library The Kirtland Public Library is located at 9267 Chillicothe Road. The library will be open Sundays from 12-4 p.m. starting Sept. 9. The phone number is 440-256-7323 and the web address is www.kirtland.lib.oh.us.

Concerts on Gazebo Green

Storytimes on Tuesdays Courtyard Creations

Bring chairs, a picnic or a blanket and relax as the sun sets.

These concerts are sponsored by the Friends of the Kirtland Public Library, the City of Kirtland and paid for, in part, by a grant from NOPEC.

Storytime

Tuesdays • 10 a.m.

Families, listen to great stories, sing songs, chant rhymes, and have fun, all aligning with fostering early literacy.

Aug. 14 • 11 a.m.

Families with kids age 5 and under, come get creative on our beautiful courtyard! Visit different stations and let your creativity flow.

Please register by calling the library at (440) 256-7323.

The Debbie Gifford Quartet

Lapsit

Dance Party

Aug. 7 • 7 p.m.

Enjoy the sweet sound of Summer Jazz with Debbie Gifford and her band.

Denny Carleton and Friends

Aug. 14 • 7 p.m.

Denny Carleton has been a long-lasting figure in the Cleveland music scene, having played with notable 1960s bands such as The Choir and the Lost Souls. He is a gifted guitarist and writes and performs in a wide variety of musical genres including gospel, blues, jazz, folk, experimental, Avant Garde and theatrical pieces.

Tuesdays • 10:45 a.m.

A short storytime just for families with kids under the age of 2. Enjoy bounces, tickles, rhymes, songs, a story and a big finish with bubbles.

Pringles Taste Test Challenge

Aug. 7 • 2 p.m.

Which Pringles are really the best? Try to identify different flavors in a blind taste test.

For grades 6-12. Please register by calling the library at (440) 256-7323.

Make Slime

Aug. 8 • 3 p.m.

Kids entering grades K-5, sign up to create a couple different types of slime that you will bring home once you have created them.

Please register by calling the library at (440) 256-7323.

LEGO Club

Aug. 10 • 2 p.m.

For children up through sixth grade. Create with the library’s LEGO bricks and afterwards they will be displayed in the library.

Aug. 30 • 11 a.m.

A dance party for families with children up through age 5 in the Community Room.

Spend a fantastic half hour dancing with your child. Please register by calling the library at (440) 256-7323.

Community Yard, Bake & Book Sale

Aug. 3 • 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Come to the Friends of the Kirtland Public Library Annual Community Yard, Bake and Book Sale, held on the front lawn of the Kirtland Public Library.

Each year there is a large variety of goods for sale from approximately 30 families as well as a Kids Corner, where kids can sell their own stuff. The number of Kids Corner spaces is limited.

The Friends will sponsor a Bake Sale with lots of sweet treats; there is something for everyone’s taste.

The Book Sale is held in the Book Cellar (in the basement) and has plenty of books and audio books. This sale is a great way to find treasures you didn’t know you needed.

Hope to see you there.

Classifieds AUTOS & AUTO PARTS

FOR SALE

1973 Volkswagon Camper Bus

bodywork restoration begun will sell or hire a person to continue with project.

CALL Cute 1971 Yellow VW Bug (440)423-3346

custom to a convertible – ready to go.

Cash for Junk Vehicles: running or not, classics/big trucks/etc., free removal, call/text Zac 440-679-7293.

FOR SALE New and used ceramic molds, good condition. Best offer 440-773-7067.

BUYING AND SELLING! Peace & Morgan Dollars All Gold & Silver Coins 1-5-10-100 ounce Bars Antique U.S. Coins Coin Collections

Estate and Broken Jewelry New and Used Quality Sterling Silver Flatware Diamonds Tools

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GARAGE/ESTATE SALES

SERVICES Offering special discounts for interior and exterior painting and staining this season. 18 years experience. Professional and insured. Call Dan, 440-342-4552.

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Help Wanted

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Call or Text ZAC 440-679-7293

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S E A L C O AT Asphalt Sealing Hot Crack Filling • Patching Call Nick • 440-786-1375

Part Time Custodians ($13 - $15 per hour, no benefits) Mon. through Thur. 4:00p-10:00p Fri. 12:00p – 8:00p, Sat. 9:00a – 5:00p Sun. 1:00p – 9:00p Valid driver’s license, automobile, and background check required.

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Better Bodies – MaxStrength Fitness

Lou Joseph, president and CEO of Brewer-Garrett Company in Middleburg Heights, has relied on Jeff Tomaszewski’s guidance and the proprietary MaxStrength Fitness model to achieve maximum results since 2008.

40 Minutes to Fitness The exclusive MaxStrength Fitness system promises maximum results in a minimum amount of time.

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n a Seinfeld episode, George Costanza’s post workout sweating attracted suspicion during an executive meeting in which his boss discussed a rash of in-house theft. Had George known about MaxStrength Fitness, he could have experienced his intense but efficient, 20-minute conditioning session, and returned to the office as dry as a bone, suggests Jeff Tomaszewski, owner of the exclusive workout system with a new location in Willoughby.

“The MaxStrength system is a unique workout that uses special resistance machines that provide optimum resistance training for muscle strength, cardiovascular conditioning and overall health and wellness,” Jeff insists.

And, he adds, the whole experience is efficient, professional and quiet. That means there is no obnoxious loud music playing, ear-popping grunting and shouting and no sweaty gym rats trying to impress the ladies. In fact, about the only noise you’ll hear is the sound of your certified personal trainer—professionally dressed in a shirt and tie—encouraging you toward your goals.

“We take a very clinical and businesslike approach to getting fit and staying fit in the safest possible manner,” Jeff emphasizes. “That’s why we’re especially attractive to high-level business professionals and active supermoms. Our program is 20 minutes, twice a week, so our clients

can quickly get back to their work, their families and their busy lives.”

MaxStrength, Jeff assures, is cool—and not only in the Fonzi kind of way.

“We keep the training room at 65 degrees,” he says. “Contrary to most workout protocols, we want to keep the body cool during the exercises. Like a car engine that is overheated, the body loses efficiency when it gets too hot, so we want to dissipate heat very quickly. If you start to sweat we crank up a fan to cool you off. That’s why our clients can go straight to work without showering after a workout.”

The MaxStrength exercise machines are specially designed to provide maximum resistance to make muscles work hard, but without dangerous jerking that can create or exacerbate joint injuries.

“Our job is to fix people, not break them,” Jeff says. “Our machines are highly efficient with very low friction. With a slow, constant tension,

you lift your weight for 10 seconds and lower it for 10 seconds. It looks easy until you try it.”

Each client moves from machine to machine according to his or her customized fitness plan.

“Every client starts with an hour-long complimentary initial consultation where we review their medical and family history, look into their current health condition and discuss their goals,” Jeff says. “We also talk about proper diet and nutrition. Then we do a demo workout.”

MaxStrength is perfectly geared toward business professionals like Lou Joseph, president and CEO of the Brewer-Garrett Company, of Middleburg Heights.

“I have been in the gym my entire life and found MaxStrength training to be an excellent way to maximize effort in the least amount of time with positive results,” Lou says.

Typical clients are high achievers in their 50s and up who are starved for time but don’t want to keep putting their own health on the back burner, Jeff says.

MaxStrength’s success has spawned some lite competition, he adds.

“Others have imitated our 20 minutes, twice a week concept, but they don’t have the same proprietary equipment and temperature-controlled distraction-free environment,” Jeff says. “The giveaway is that they emphasize affordability while we emphasize results.”

To find out how your professional, efficient workout can result in a happier, healthier lifestyle, you can schedule your complimentary consultation with MaxStrength Fitness, at 4212 SR 306, Suite 120, in Willoughby. You can find more information, including client testimonials, by visiting MaxStrengthFitness.com, or you can call 440-226-8080.

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