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About 200 individuals gather in the Kirtland Recreation Park on June 23 for a candlelight vigil of solidarity with the Black Lives Matter Movement. The crowd knelt for 8 minutes and 46 seconds – the amount of time Derek Chauvin, a police officer in Minneapolis, knelt on George Floyd’s neck.
Community Shows Support at Candlelight Solidarity Vigil By Emily Crebs editor@geaugamapleleaf.com During a recent Black Lives Matter Solidarity Vigil June 23 in Kirtland, Reverend Ian Lynch, of Old South United Church of Christ, wrote that Americans are experiencing a pandemic, but he wasn’t referring to COVID-19. Like the novel coronavirus, this virus is easy to transmit. Unlike COVID, this one has been around for a long time and has infected many people early in their lives. “Even if our families were careful to protect us, exposure to the racism virus is unavoidable in America,” Lynch wrote. One of five vigil organizers who wished to remain anonymous read Lynch’s words during the June 23 event at Kirtland Recreation Park, as he has family members who are high-risk to the novel coronavirus, so he could not attend in person. The vigil demonstrated Kirtland community’s solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement and honored Black Ohioans killed by police violence. “Every time we feel nervous driving through East Cleveland or picture a Black man when we here the word ‘thug,’ we demonstrate that we host the virus, even if unwittingly,” Lynch continued. Nearly 200 people of all ages at-
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tended the vigil from Kirtland and surrounding communities. Masks and social distancing were required. “Acts of violence or hate speech will not be tolerated,” the Facebook post about the event said. Candles were spread across the grassy area of the rec park —
spaced apart for social distancing. Attendees were invited to pick up one of the available candles or use their own, and 71 candles had a name and age for unarmed or allegedly armed Black Ohioan killed by police between January 2013 and December 2019.
Three local church pastors — Lynch (via his written speech), Reverend Lisa O’Rear, of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Mentor; and Reverend Denis Paul, of East Shore Unitarian Universalist Church in Kirtland — led the vigil. See Vigil • Page 6
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Kirtland BOE Hires New KES Principal By Magdalene Pesch news@kirtlandchronicle.com
The Kirtland Schools Board of Education unanimously voted to hire Katy Nagaj as the new principal of Kirtland Elementary School during their July 16 special meeting. Nagaj replaces Chad VanArnhem, who ascended to the role of Kirtland superintendent Aug. 1, after former Superintendent Bill Wade started a new position with Mentor Schools as director of business operations. “Our (hiring) committee was blown away with (Nagaj),” said VanArnhem. “Everything that we believe in, looking at our plan, aligns with Mrs. Nagaj’s thoughts and beliefs. I’m super-excited to have her on board. Honestly, when we were going through this process, our people were sincerely excited after she would be done. We would talk and it would be just such an excitement.” Nagaj, who lives in Chardon with her husband and two children, is an Ursuline College graduate with a master’s degree from Ashland University and an administrative licensure through Cleveland State University. She began teaching at Kenston Schools in 2000, then later became an assistant principal at Streetsboro City Schools. “I am especially proud of my dedication to instructional leadership, building relationships and promoting positive building culture,” Nagaj said in an Aug. 4 email. “My educational philosophy aligns with the strategic plan of the Kirtland Local Schools. I believe in working to provide a personalized learning experience for students and empowering them as problem-solving citizens. I am grateful and excited to join the Kirtland community and I look forward to contributing to the educational excellence that the Kirtland Local School District is known for.“ VanArnhem said during the meeting the passing of the baton was bittersweet. “I’m showing the (elementary school) building (to Nagaj). It’s sad in the sense that I won’t be here, but I’m handing (it) off to someone whom I think will take us to the next level. Thanks for accepting,” he said to Nagaj. “We’re looking forward to some great years.” Nagaj replied she was “thrilled” to join the Kirtland community. “I feel like my vision and goals align with your strategic plan and that’s actually what
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A Note from the Mayor Hello Kirtland!
these savings will be utilized to create two I am excited to communicate with you additional full-time police positions, resultagain in the Kirtland Chronicle. Thanks to ing in a net savings for Kirtland taxpayers of our hometown paper for their continued $800,000 over the next five years. Rapid changes in technology and associdedication to bring us our city news. Please continue to support the Chronicle in any ated cost increases have led many municipal leaders to recognize the value of spreading way possible. those costs among multiple users. There is a lot to cover since In fact, the pooling of resources March, so I’ll try to briefly address several topics. allows for continued investment First, thank you to our fire in technology and other resources chief, Tony Hutton, for his dedicathat provide for even better sertion to the job and our residents. vices. Many cities have already Chief Hutton has relentlessly kept moved to centralized dispatch, up to date on COVID-19 issues to including Chagrin Falls, Waite Hill make sure his staff, our city workand Willoughby Hills, as well as Mayor ers and the community are all well many others. In short, this is both Kevin Potter taken care of during the crisis. In good governance and prudent fiscal fact, thanks to all of our city employees who stewardship of your tax dollars and I am keep the city operating as best they can proud to have been a catalyst in the process. during the unique circumstances of the panCreating opportunities to deliver more demic. efficient government has been a central foI also appreciate the leadership of our cus from the outset of my term. And now, new service director, Joe Fornaro, to create due to the economic conditions brought on a streamlined environment of efficiency and by COVID-19 and the resulting anticipated accountability in the service department, waning tax revenue, we must continue to be working tirelessly since his appointment vigilant in our approach to city government. in early May to organize the department to deliver the best possible services to our res- The earliest projections from RITA suggest the city stands to lose over $300,000 in budidents. Joe has also been working together with geted income tax revenue this year. In addition, we face the likelihood of a our new city engineer, Doug Courtney, to significant drop in our expected state gas guide council and me on the development tax dollars. of the best possible strategy to implement I will continue to work with our departall of the promised elements of a road plan ment heads and city council to find ways you can trust. Tapping into the knowledge and skills to bring the best services to our residents of Mr. Fornaro, Mr. Courtney and our new while exercising fiscal responsibility. Be safe and be well. resident Road Paving Task Force gives me confidence that we will be able to lay out the details of a long-term blueprint for our roads Kevin Potter in the coming months. In August, Kirtland will begin a new partnership with the City of Willoughby to consolidate emergency dispatch services. By collaborating with our neighbor, Kirtland will save over $300,000 each year for the operation of dispatch services. A portion of
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Kirtland Public Library The Kirtland Public Library is located at 9267 Chillicothe Road. For more information about any of these programs or to register, please call the library at 440-256-7323 or visit www.kirtland.lib.oh.us.
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Each week pick up a bag with an activity you can do at home. Sometimes there will be materials for a craft and other times there will be material for science experiments. New bags will be available every Monday until the week of Aug. 31 while supplies last.
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There is an obstacle course and a hopscotch game painted on the sidewalk behind the library. There are I Spy windows at the entrance to the building; look for favorite books and summer toys. Our first virtual summer reading program was a success. One hundred sixty-eight kids from age birth to 17, and 88 adults registered. The kids earned 127,808 points for reading;
that equals 63,904 minutes or 1,065 hours spent reading this summer. A total of 58 kids and 17 adults completed the program, earning an ice cream cone from The Kirtland Creamery. Congratulations to all.
Let’s Talk About It
For adults, the Let’s Talk About It book discussion group continues to meet on the fourth Monday of the month via ZOOM. The book for the Aug. 24 discussion is “The Dressmaker,” by Kate Alcott. Contact Jane Carle at the library for information about this group.
News from KPL
Did you know the library is open? The building is open Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. You are welcome to come in and browse the collection and pick out books and other material. We are doing our best to keep everyone safe. • You are required to wear a mask in the building unless you are in one of the excluded categories in compliance with Gov. DeWine’s statewide mask mandate. • We have removed most of the chairs and half of the computer stations to ensure social distancing. • The computers are available and you can make an appointment to use one for 30 minutes. • The staff disinfects high-touch surfaces regularly. When material is returned to the library, it is quarantined for three days before it is available to check out again. Curbside service also is available. Call and let us know what you want. When you get to the library, we’ll bring it out and put it in the back of your car. Don’t forget about our digital collection. You can check out eBooks, audiobooks, movies and magazines via Libby and Hoopla. Call the library if you need assistance with either of these services.
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from page 1 The 71 Ohioans honored were between 12 and 64 years old. The organizers lit candles at the end of the rows, asking the participants to then light their neighbor’s. As each name was read aloud, the candles were to be snuffed out by a vigil organizer. “It’s symbolic in a huge way,” one of the organizers said afterward. “To snuff a candle, you literally take the air out of it, and in a lot of cases, that’s what happens to Black Americans when they’re murdered.” Paul then spoke on the killing of George Floyd, who died on May 25 in Minneapolis and sparked nationwide protests against police brutality. “George Floyd’s death was neither the first nor the last act of deadly police violence in our nation, but the scene that played out, and the video that was witnessed by hundreds of millions of people around the world, had a consequence,” Paul said. Paul said that consequence is the awakening of many white individuals to the inequal treatment people of color face compared to those with white skin. “After that video, we can no longer pretend that racism is a problem somewhere else. We can no longer be comfortable with the status quo,” Paul said. He then called the crowd to kneel silently for eight minutes and 46 seconds — the amount of time Derek Chauvin, a police officer in Minneapolis, knelt on Floyd’s neck — to be uncomfortable. Attendees were originally going to conclude the vigil by relighting their candles as “a symbol of hope.” But due to wind preventing the candles from remaining lit, Paul recrafted the message. “Take the candles that you have in your hand and don’t relight them. Bring them home with you,” he said. “Keep them as reminders that our best intentions don’t always work out and yet, there’s always hope.” With the Kirtland community being over 96 percent white, some attendees expressed a responsibility in dismantling racism. Maggie Calkins, a member of the East Shore Unitarian Universalist Church, brought her two therapy dogs, Tici and Aquila, to provide comfort if emotions ran high. “Despite the fact that Kirtland is a predominantly white community, we are the ones who need to learn how to recognize our privilege and address the considerations and the concerns that people of color are facing that we aren’t aware of,” Calkins said. Amy Greicius reflected on viewing racism as a white responsibility. “I think a lot of times, we look at it as a
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Black problem, like they need to solve it, but no. We need to educate ourselves and be out here and take responsibility. Because I benefit from white privilege,” Greicius said. “I’m not outright racist, but I have prejudices. Every white person does, in my belief.” The event organizers asked to remain anonymous because they wanted to focus coverage on the vigil. As long-time residents of Kirtland and alumni of Kirtland High School, they said they intimately knew of the work that needs to be done in the community. All organizers have attended protests held in other cities and have viewed them as a positive force. They said they chose to have a vigil as it is “familiar” to the Kirtland community, and they wanted individuals to feel comfortable finding a starting point to begin their own education and allyship. While the organizers were surprised with the number of citizens who attended, they were proud of how many came. “Those people came out here and they made a change,” one organizer said. “Some people think that coming to one (event) can’t do anything. It really does and it starts the conversation. So I’m really proud of the people that came out.” Each attendee was given a QR code which, when scanned, shows a Linktree website with statistics and information on systemic racism, as well as resources on how to be a white ally. The Linktree can also be accessed through the Kirtland BLM solidarity Facebook page and the Facebook livestream of the vigil itself.
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