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Kirtland Schools Board of Education

Controversial Decision Comes to Pass

BY MAGDALENE PESCH NEWS@KIRTLANDCHRONICLE.COM

At its May 22 meeting, the Kirtland Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to accept Superintendent Bill Wade’s recommendation to eliminate a teaching position at the elementary school.

Much debate was had during the two-and-a-half-hour long meet-

ing, the bulk of which was dominated by the reduction in force issue.

The crux of the conflict was parents’ belief the elimination of the teaching position is contrary to students’ best interest versus the board’s belief the RIF will not adversely affect the educational excellence of the district.

Board of Education President Tim Cosgrove summed it up: “I just think there’s a fundamental

disagreement about whether or not we believe this is really sacrificing excellence and that is, I think, at the core of this issue. And we may just respectfully disagree on that.”

One parent urged Wade and the board not to be satisfied by conforming to enrollment trends, but to work toward smaller class sizes.

“We’re not looking for medioc-

rity. We are looking for excellence,” he said, earning applause from other parents present.

Parent Lisa Alejos added, “I would really hope that the board and Mr. Wade would have looked at the number of kids on IEP’s (individualized education program) and behavior plans in this class before being comfortable with raising See Schools w Page 4

Kiwanis Gears Up for Sweet Tradition STAFF REPORT

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This year’s Strawberry Festival promises plenty of sweet eats and fun.

This year’s 58th annual Kirtland Kiwanis Strawberr y Festival will boast fun for all members of the family.

The free event — held June 15 to June 18 at Kirtland Schools, 9250 Chillicothe Road — will feature its usual fresh handselected strawberries, homemade strawberr y shortcake and sundaes, handdipped chocolate covered strawberries, as well as rides, games, crafts, f lea market and entertainment, said publicity chairman John Bodmer in a press release.

“Proceeds are used by the Kiwanis Club of Kirtland to provide student scholarships, educational materials, support for community recreational groups, Boy and Girl Scouts, golden agers, churches, police and fire departments, the handicapped and less fortunate,” he said. “We are proud to support

not only Kirtland, but Lake County, Ohio District and Kiwanis International programs. 100 percent of the profits are returned to the community through our many service projects.”

Festival History The Kirtland Kiwanis Strawberry Festival began in 1960 as Home Days.

It was designed to not only provide fun for the community, but as a homecoming for individuals, Bodmer said.

“Various church and school organizations were given the opportunity to set up a booth and raise money for their organization,” he said. “Home Days was located at the rear of the Kirtland Elementary School.”

The second year, it was decided that a theme be chosen for the event. It was early summer and strawberries were in season with See Festival w Page 9

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Kobella Plumbing Celebrates Anniversary with Move to Kirtland Page 3

KPD Officer, Employee of the Year Announced Page 5

Kiwanis Korner Page 6

Congratulations KHS Graduates Page 7

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

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City Council Votes on Amended Animal Ordinance Kirtland Honors Cemetery Superintendent

BY MAGDALENE PESCH NEWS@KIRTLANDCHRONICLE.COM After many months of discussion and a large amount of concerned public input, Kirtland City Council unanimously voted at the May 3 meeting to adopt an ordinance amending the city’s animal laws.

The changes to Ordinance No. 16-O-60, which amended Chapter 618 of the codified ordinances of the city of Kirtland relating to animals, mainly had to do with the section about dogs, said Councilman Joe Smolic in an email May 30.

“The dog part of the ordinance was what the city originally started

on and where most of the changes took place,” he said. “Pertaining to dogs, the ordinance strengthened the city’s ability by giving the police chief authority to make the determination if a dog is to be deemed a nuisance, dangerous or vicious dog (618.19 of the ordinance).”

He added, “Previously, if there was an incident with a dog, the matter had to go to a court hearing, at which a judge would determine the status of the animal. This generally takes months. Now, if the incident merits a designation, then the police chief can immediately deem the animal a nuisance, See Council w Page 10

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In 2000, Mayor Ed Podojil swears in Wayne Baumgart as Kirtland Police Chief. With Baumgart are his wife, Margaret, son, Devin, and daughter, Corey.

Chief Baumgart to Pursue Leisure Instead of Miscreants

BY MAGDALENE PESCH NEWS@KIRTLANDCHRONICLE.COM Kirtland will soon be missing a familiar friendly face, as longtime Police Chief Wayne Baumgart will retire in June after 17 years of service.

His tenure in Kirtland was preceded by 26 years with the Euclid Police Department.

Baumgart, 69, whose wife, Margaret, passed away in 2010, remembers fondly when she brought the police chief position opening to his attention.

“Well, one day the Baumgart article was in the paper about the job opening (in Kirtland) and my wife gave it to me and said, ‘What do you think of this?’ And I said, ‘Well, that’s what I’m trained for, that’s what I do,’” he said.

Baumgart pursued the job opportunity and the mayor at the time, Ed Podojil, offered it to him.

Yet despite his many years as chief, Baumgart hadn’t originally planned this path in life.

He attended Cleveland State University, but graduated from Lake Erie College. When he began college, he studied business, as was his father’s wish, but ultimately ended up majoring in sociology.

Baumgart reflected on how his college studies ultimately benefited his work in the police force. “(The bachelor’s degree in sociology) helped a lot in police work because you’re learning about how people react and groups react,” he said. “Then, it goes full circle (because) you’re learning about budgets, doing all those things, so it was a circle. I’m back in business again.”

With his draft number low, Baumgart enlisted in the army. He was ordered to Vietnam, but the order was rescinded as a result of de-escalation of the conflict. His career began with a course on policing that he took through the armed forces. When he returned to college, he took a job as a security guard.

Police whom he encountered during this job encouraged him to enter their field, he recalled. He did so, serving in Cleveland Heights for two years before moving on to serve his hometown of Euclid.

Baumgart then attended the FBI National Academy.

“And that started my education in the

For a coda, Baumgart shared a few retirement jokes he appreciates: Q: How many days in a week?

A: Six Saturdays, 1 Sunday.

Q: What’s the biggest gripe of retirees?

A: There is not enough time to get everything done.

Q: What is the common term for someone who enjoys work and refuses to retire?

A: NUTS! Q: What’s the biggest advantage of going back to school as a retiree?

A: If you cut classes, no one calls your parents. management portion of being a police officer rather than policing,” he said, adding he would go on to graduate from the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command, the Law Enforcement Executive Leadership School and the Certified Law Enforcement Executive course.

Baumgart said at that time, an ascent to chiefdom had never entered his mind.

“I was very fortunate. It fell together. I first came into Euclid. I thought I would be in patrolling forever because there weren’t any openings,” he said. “But, somehow, things happened. People retire.”

Baumgart rose up through the ranks to the rank of chief. He retired from the Euclid Police Department in 2000.

Initially, after retiring from Euclid, Baumgart planned to become “a headhunter” along with his wife.

But then she saw the article in the paper and the rest is history.

Baumgart, who has a daughter, Corey, and son, Devin, reflected on policing as a profession.

“I guess it still surprises me that man’s inhumanity to man can be so bad,” he said.

“It does makes you sad.”

However, there is a positive side to what he has experienced over the years, he said.

“You’re getting someone off the street who’s causing a problem for other. You meet people who actually want to serve. It’s a job where you can give back when you’re actually getting paid for it,” he said. “It’s a great job, a great job. I used to say, ‘Where else can they give you a badge, a gun and car, and go out there?’”

Baumgart mused about the highlights of his career.

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Kobella Plumbing Celebrates Anniversary with Move to Kirtland

BY CASSANDRA SHOFAR CASSANDRA@GEAUGAMAPLELEAF.COM Kobella Plumbing Heating Cooling not only hit its one-year anniversary recently, it also moved its headquarters from Newbury Township to Kirtland.

Geauga County resident and proud Marine Corps veteran Michael Kobella, owner of the company, said the relocation — to 8281 Euclid Chardon Road, Suite B in Kirtland — puts them more central to their service area of Lake and Geauga counties as well as the Chagrin Valley.

With his entrepreneurial spirit and honed leadership skills, Kobella, who has been in the plumbing and HVAC trades for over 15 years, decided to found Kobella Plumbing Heating Cooling just over a year ago.

“Kobella's goal is to set the gold standard customer experience for home service providers,” he said. “What sets us apart from our competition is the true professionalism and positive attitude of our team members — we are very selective in our hiring and employ only the best of the best.

It's this philosophy of building a first-class team that ensures Kobella Plumbing Heating Cooling realizes the company mission.”

Kobella said his staff prides themselves on “delivering the promises bigger home service companies and contractors make, but often don't keep, such as timeliness, integrity and overall professionalism.”

Over the last year, the company has seen a great response from customers, Kobella said.

“We feel appreciative for all the support and positive feedback,” he said. “We have been successful and continue to grow because we're focused on what's important

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Pictured, from left, are Mike Carovac, Anthony Balzano, Tim Hatzidakis and Mike Kobella, who comprise the award-winning Kobella Plumbing Heating Cooling team.

— creating relationships with local homeowners and providing amazing service.”

As for any challenges Kobella has encountered during his first year in business, he said meeting the needs of a growing customer base comes to mind.

“We have realized homeowners are really looking for top-rated contractors like us, who specialize in customer ser vice.

Meeting the needs of this growing customer base poses a challenge,” he said.

“We have to expand our team and finding that top talent — skilled trade professionals who are background checked and drug-free verified, and who share Kobella's commitment to excellence — are few and far between.”

Reflecting back on any highlights in the past 12 months, Kobella mentioned feeling proud to have earned accreditation by the Better Business Bureau.

“Also, we have just recently been named ‘Best of 2017’ award recipients by both HomeAdvisor and Houzz,” he said. “These awards are based on positive reviews earned in quality of work practice, customer service and value.”

Kobella particularly enjoys servicing local veterans and first responders and hon-

oring them with discounts on his services, he said.

“Participating in local parades and festivals, especially those that honor America's veterans, is likewise a highlight,” he added.

For more information about Kobella Plumbing Heating Cooling, visit ChooseKobella.com or call 440-729-2099.

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Tai Chi Fit June 19 and 26, 10-11 a.m.

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Music & Memory June 12-26, July 10-24 (no class 7/3) Kirtland Senior Center will host Music & Memory this summer.

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Schools from page 1 these class sizes … I just feel so strongly that, to up those class sizes for this second grade class going into third grade, with the high-stakes testing, with all the social and emotional issues that these kids have, I really think that it would be a disaster.”

She was interrupted by more applause.

“I appreciate that you would reevaluate, but, as a parent said last school board meeting, the damage will have been done to our kids,” concluded Alejos.

Many parents spoke in appreciation and defense of the teacher who will be affected by the change — Melanie Burkhart.

Parent Shannon Green cautioned against parting with her while there is a chance that an upswing in enrollment could necessitate the re-creation of a position.

“You’re losing a really fabulous teacher (because she is interviewing) right now and she’s going to get snatched up by someone.

And it’s sad, because, what’s going to happen is, come August, we’re going to need someone. We’re losing someone we shouldn’t lose,” said Green.

Parent Amy Nowacki echoed Green’s sentiments.

“My son was in (Burkhart’s) class this year. She was phenomenal and blew me away. Why lose such an amazing talent? She is someone worth fighting to find a way to keep.”

The board acknowledged the decision is a difficult one, while repeatedly emphasizing its faith in Wade and his ability to make beneficial, informed choices for the district.

“We have the utmost faith in Mr. Wade and his administrative staff, the recommendations that they’re putting forth,” said board member Kat Torok. But if it’s to a point where the best interest is going to be to hire, then we will do that.”

Board member Tom Meyer mused on

tia or other cognitive challenges. Personally meaningful music is used to help trigger memories. These memories help reduce depression and anxiety and improve the quality of life for persons living with dementia.

The program provides participants with an iPod, which is an electronical gadget that houses all the music that the person with dementia enjoys. Program volunteers will teach care givers how to use the iPod so that the music can then be played at home.

If you know someone with dementia and would like them to participate in this program, sign up in the senior center office.

Staff will need your name and phone number. This information will be forwarded to the Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging staff so that they can assess the needs of the participant for the best outcome.

If you would like to be a volunteer for this program, please call Cristen Kane at RSVP at 440- 269-3015.

The program is free and made possible by funding from the Ohio Department of Aging and the Lake County Commissioners Senior Levy. The Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging and RSVP are facilitating the program. Three Lake County Senior Centers are hosting it.

Junior Olympics Practices - June 19-21, 8:30-10 a.m.

Meet - Thursday, June 22 (rain date Fri., June 23) 9 a.m.

An introduction to track and field for athletes 6-13 years old. Held at the Kirtland High School Track. Cost is $12 per athlete, due by June 9 to: The Kirtland Community Center 7900 Euclid-Chardon Road.

Junior Olympics is a four-day event.

Athletes are placed into groups based on their age. Athletes participate in three field events and three running events. First through third places are awarded ribbons. All athletes receive a participant ribbon and t-shirt.

the relationship between the board and the superintendent and their respective roles.

“For me, to decide that my judgment on issues like this are superior to (Wade’s), when we’ve hired him to make these decisions … would just be foolish,“ said Meyer.

“So, having found rationality in his recommendation, it’s not going to be me that’s going to vote against his recommendation.”

Other parents spoke in support of the board and the district.

Parent and teacher Joel Potter referenced his teaching experience in his analysis of the issue.

He pointed out the amount of data that teachers must continuously monitor, such as IEP information, can be “overwhelming.” At the same time, he acknowledged teachers must “step up to the plate” by handling the class sizes that they are assigned.

“I think, overall, we don’t have a real big problem. I know Superintendent Wade’s heart. He knows that value of the education in the classroom with the one-on-one individualized instruction that many of our kids needs is extremely valuable. So, from my part, I see both sides,” said Potter.

Another parent, new to the district, said her faith in Wade and the board is owed to her daughter’s positive experience at school.

“These guys are dedicated to our kids and I really truly appreciate just the basic statement of, they would not be making a decision they thought was going to hurt our children,” she said. “For myself and my seventh-grade daughter, the experience that we had this year was excellent. So, I wanted to say thank you.”

She was also followed by applause.

The board also unanimously approved Wade’s recommendations to accept the graduating class of 2017 and to approve the twoyear contract extensions for Director of Pupil Services Becky Malinas, Kirtland High School Principal Lynn Campbell and Kirtland High School Assistant Principal and Athletic Director Matt Paul.

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Police Chief Wayne Baumgart presents officer Charles Tercek with his Officer of the Year award at the May 15 Kirtland City Council meeting.

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Police Chief Wayne Baumgart presents Police Department administrative assistant Cindy Gabor with the Employee of the Year award. With Gabor is her husband, David.

KPD Officer, Employee of the Year Announced

BY MAGDALENE PESCH NEWS@KIRTLANDCHRONICLE.COM

On his 17th anniversar y with the Kirtland Police Department, Chief Wayne Baumgart announced the Officer of the Year and the Employee of the Year awards at the May 15 Kirtland City Council meeting.

Baumgart tapped Officer Charles Tercek as the Officer of the Year.

“He’s been consistent and steady in everything he does,” Baumgart said. “He always checks all the houses, he checks his beat thoroughly. We watch him very carefully and that’s what he does all the time.”

Baumgart said Tercek’s enthusiasm for patrolling has been a boon to the police department.

“ The other thing that people don’t know about — he had the opportunity to be a sergeant,” the chief said. “He came in first in the assessment process as a sergeant and he chose to remain a patrolman.

And for a chief, that’s really great to have someone who wants to be there and wants to do that job, because you don’t want to have people frustrated with what they do; you want to make sure that they enjoy what they do.”

Baumgart added Tercek will receive a medal and a ribbon for his uniform. Mayor Doug Davidson jovially urged Tercek to make an acceptance speech, but Tercek bowed out modestly.

Baumgart then introduced Cindy Gabor, the department’s administrative assistant.

Gabor stepped forward with her husband, David.

“She has really become a part of the whole family here and she finds things to do to increase what she does every day,” the chief said. “She’s expanded the job so much I don’t think we can do without her. I think it was a plan on her part. She’s a very smart lady.”

Attendees laughed, as Baumgart concluded, “She’s over-trained and over-educated for this job, but she’s done a phenomenal job for us and I think that she’ll probably stay on. Everyday, she shows her worth in so many ways… I thank you so much for all you do.”

Gabor responded by saying her job has been a “great fit.”

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“It’s a great city. I love Kirtland and everything about it,” she said. “It’s a great job, great people. I’ve been noticing all sorts of wonderful things about the city and it just keeps getting better and better. It’s fun to find out things about the business and things that I don’t know much about. A lot of great people work here. I appreciate it.

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Fire Chief Anthony Hutton and Baumgart mentioned that JD, the police dog, has a particular fondness for Gabor.

Among the attendees of the meeting was Rick James, the chaplain of the police department.

Baumgart described James as, “the first See Police w Page 9

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Can you find the Mayor of Kirtland in this picture? A councilman? A school board member?

A Garden Club of Kirtland member? The Commmander of American Legion Post 609? A high school principal? A high school student? The president of the Friends of the Kirtland Library? A former school superintendent? The current president of the Kirtland Kiwanis?

These are some of the folks that helped beautify the Kirtland Area Veterans Memorial Park on May 20th.

n a beautiful Saturday morning, we gathered our shovels, our rakes and wheelbarrows, our gloves, and we met at the Kirtland Area Veterans Memorial Park SUBMITTED BY to spread some mulch STAN KRULC around the flowerbeds, trees, gazebo and city hall.

Rick Blum, also affectionately known as our taskmaster extraordinaire, asked us to show up at 9 a.m. on May 20 for a couple hours of service.

The project was a joint effort between the City of Kirtland, American Legion Post 609, the Garden Club of Kirtland and the Kirtland Kiwanis. We had a mayor, a councilman, a principal, a school board member, a Friends of the Kirtland Public Library president, veterans, a high school student and others, all working together to make the park look beautiful for the Memorial Day services.

We are so lucky to live in a great city like Kirtland, where we can all work together and pitch in to make our city beautiful.

We moved a mountain of mulch that Saturday morning, but we had fun doing it and we hope that everyone can enjoy the fruits of our labor. Thank you to all that helped.

As is tradition on Memorial Day, the Kirtland Kiwanis walked in front of the parade and passed out U.S. flags to all the people that had gathered to watch the parade and the ceremonies at the Veterans Memorial Park.

Tony Zalar, a member of our club, has been spearheading the flag distribution for many years. Thank you, Tony, for all you do, and thank you to all the Kiwanians that helped hand out the flags at the Memorial Day parade.

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Thursday, June 15 through Sunday, June 18 on the Kirtland Local School grounds. See our website for a complete breakdown of events (www.kiwanisofkirtland.org) and click on “Berry Festival.”

This is our major fundraiser for the year and we hope that the community will once again come to the festival and support our organization so that we can continue to give back to serve our community.

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We hope to see all our friends again this year.

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KIRTLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY Kirtland Public Library is located at 9267 Chillicothe Road. Register for all programs at the front desk or call 440-256-7323.

NOTE: The library will be closed all day June 13 for staff training.

Family Storytime Tuesdays, 10 a.m.

Lapsit Tuesdays, 10:45 a.m.

Family Storytime Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.

Build a Better World June 1 - Sign up for summer reading.

Having a Ball June 5, 6:30 p.m. - Special storytime for families with children up to age 5. Please register.

eHealth Gadgets June 6, at 7 p.m. - See what’s new in personal health and fitness devices.

Let’s Talk About It June 26, 7 p.m. - Read and discuss “A View from the Buggy,” by Jerry S. Eicher.

Build a Better Marble Maze June 7, 2 p.m. - Create a maze on a paper plate. For kids entering grades K-5. Please register.

Hike with Lake Metroparks June 28, 2 p.m. - Kids entering grades K5, bring your favorite adult for an hour-long hike from the library led by a naturalist from Lake Metroparks. An adult must accompany each child. Please register.

If you have any questions about any of these programs, please call the Kirtland Public Library at 440-256-7323.

Minecraft Club June 8, 3 p.m.

Cool Tech Lab June 9, 2:30 p.m. - Check out all kinds of new tech toys and tools. For kids entering grades K-5. Please register.

Lego Builders Club June 10, 2 p.m.

Fort Night June 12, 6:30 p.m. - Bring blankets or sheets to create your fort with our chairs and tables, then crawl under and read stories with your flashlight. For families. Please register.

Pizza Party with a Roller Girl June 17, 12 p.m. - Meet a roller girl for lunch. For teens. Please register.

Three Little Pigs Storytime June 20, 3:30 p.m. - Help act out the story, then create props to take home. For families with children up to age 5. Please register.

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Baumgart from page 2 “Attending the schools that I attended were unbelievable. Working a beat car was great. I had some wonderful partners. I made some great arrests, broke up a car theft ring one time,” he reminisced. “I have had the distinct privilege of working with some of the finest, honest and caring people during my career in policing. I have also been fortunate to have superiors of high ethical values and mentors to help me as I moved up the ranks of law enforcement.”

The chief said he has been blessed in both his professional and personal life.

“Each has had its difficulties and bright times, but all in all, I thank God for the opportunities I have had and the gifts of a wonderful family and friends to share this good life,” he said. “It is now time to enjoy the fruits of that career and leave the policing for the youth.”

Such youth includes Lt. Lance Nosse, who will be taking over as chief once Baumgart retires.

“He knows the laws. He knows the procedures and people turn to him. We sent him to schools,” Baumgart said, adding the department will be in great hands with Nosse. “I’ve been trying to do my job getting him ready. And he is doing his job to get ready. I think he’s going to do a great job.

He’s learning all the ropes about how we do our budgeting and every else.”

Being a mentor for Nosse as he prepares to take over is one way Baumgart is paying forward the mentoring he received over the years.

“I would say that I had three mentors who I admired and learned from, although there were many other officers that gave me experience, advice and training that was

Build a Better World – Summer Reading Fun for All Summer reading starts June 1 and the library has lots of great activities planned for readers of all ages.

Kids, from preschool through fifth-grade, should register and pick up a reading log.

For families with kids up to age 5, the library has special storytimes with games and props, and “Touch a Tool,” where little ones will use a hammer, a tape measure and create art with a drill or a salad spinner.

Kids entering grades K-5 can explore a cool Tech Lab and test out new gadgets; take two hikes with the Lake Metroparks (one is a creek walk); build a marble maze and come to Minecraft Club.

Kids entering grades 6-12 can build a solar powered oven; build a duct tape wallet; have lunch with a roller girl and participate in an “Iron Chef” competition. Families can build a better mini-golf course, build forts and read stories by flashlight.

If you have completed your summer reading log, you are invited to a party July 29, featuring storyteller Lindsay Bonilla.

Adults can get in on the fun and read to win fabulous prizes. Registration is not required for the adult program. Just fill out an entry form for each book you read and enter to win prizes. The more you read, the better your chance of winning. The fun begins June 1.

advantageous,” he said. “The first was Capt.

Earl Gordon of Cleveland Heights. At the time, he was the head of the detective bureau and a self-taught fantastic police officer. He encouraged me to pursue my criminal investigative hypnosis during my career.

Next came Lt. Jim Lynch in Euclid, who continued my education in the area of traffic crash investigation that began in Cleveland Heights. Both of these wonderful people have passed away. The last mentor was Capt. John Walsh of Euclid. He became a friend, confidant and teacher in many areas of law enforcement. It takes a village to raise a police officer.”

Baumgart said so many of his peers have helped him mature his policing over the years.

“My two best friends have been Chief David Maine and Chief James Cook,” he said. “There were also chiefs along the way that influenced me such as Chief Marion Taylor, Chief Thomas Dease and Chief Matthew Biscotti.

“I was a rookie many times in my career.

A rookie in Cleveland Heights, in Euclid as a patrol officer, sergeant, lieutenant, captain and chief, and then again in Kirtland. I guess I couldn’t hold down a job,” Baumgart joked.

As his departure quickly approaches, the chief imagines a retirement of music and leisure.

“I’d love to play piano. I want to take piano lessons. I’ve always loved music. I play guitar a little. I want to take guitar lessons again,” he said. “It’s just something I’ve always enjoyed doing, jam sessions once in a while with some friends. I will still continue working with the (Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police) as a consultant.

“But, as far as holding down any job, no.

I’ll probably do some volunteer work with a local hospital, but I think that I’ve had enough.”

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from page 5 official chaplain we had. Rick’s gone on a few calls with us. It’s very nice to have someone of faith who can help people get through difficult times.”

Council President Bob Umholtz added his praise.

Festival from page 1 many growers located in Lake County, Bodmer said.

“We decided on that theme for our festival,” he added.

A couple of years later, trying to find a reason to raise additional funds with which to support Kiwanis community projects, we approached carnival ride operators, he said.

“Over the years, we have grown from a Friday through Sunday event to the Wednesday through Sunday it is today,” Bodmer added. “The date of the festival has always been the weekend following Kirtland High School graduation. It is still a homecoming for the many Kirtland residents who return each year to meet and greet each other.”

The Kirtland Kiwanis Strawberry Festival has long been one of the most looked forward to events in Lake County and continues to provide Kiwanis funds for the community, the county, as well as Kiwanis state and inter-

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Dear Kirtland Residents, continue to positively impact the city for There are a multitude of topics to cover, years to come. I am grateful for all the board but I narrowed it down to just a few. and commission members who generously First I wanted to commend the city coun- give their time for our community. cil for improving and passing the animal Speaking of the community, the Kirtland ordinance, Chapter 618 in our Kiwanis, the Garden Club of code.

Kirtland and members of the This modification provides American Legion did a fantastic more protection for residents and job beautifying our Kirtland Area greater flexibility for law enforceVeterans Memorial and City Hall ment in regards to dangerous with mulch and flowers recently. dogs giving our police the legal They did find the answer to the basis to act sooner. The ordiage-old question, “How many nance also increases penalties wheelbarrows in a truckload of against animal abuse. Residents mulch”— one wheelbarrow at a brought their concerns to city time. Memorial bricks are availMayor Doug council and they worked diligently able for purchase and are a wonDavidson until the legislation was completderful way to pay tribute to our ed. veterans. Order forms can be found at the Shortly after the city was chartered, memorial site or on the city’s website. local resident, F. Marvin Bahr was appointed Congratulations and good luck to our to the board of zoning appeals. That was KHS Class of 2017 graduates. I know you about the same time his daughter, Emily will continue to make us proud as you go Bahr, and I started kindergarten in Mrs. forth in all directions.

Ayers class at Kirtland Elementary. Forty Just a reminder, the annual Strawberry four years later, Marvin is stepping down Festival will be held June 15 to June 18. The from the board of zoning appeals. His hard festival has something for everyone to enjoy work and leadership not only on the board, especially some delicious strawberry treats. but also charter review commissions, will I look forward to seeing you there.

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“It’s really nice to have the people we have in the city and it’s nice to recognize them. I said a few meetings ago, and I mean it from the bottom of my heart, our safety forces, I think, are the best in Northeast Ohio,” he said. “I’m proud to have the people we have on our force. In a lot of ways, they’re like family to us and I appreciate all you do, fire and police, and there’s nobody better.”

national programs, he explained.

“Some of the most noteworthy ones are many scholarships to our graduating high school seniors, $30,000 to the public library, bocce ball courts at the Kirtland (recreation) center, the free Kirtland Kiwanis Candlelight Café Senior Citizen lunches, the baseball field and shelter house in the recreation park, the veterans memorial and gazebo by city hall, defibrillators for the police department, assistance for the fire and road departments, computers for the schools, local sports programs, scouts, as well as assistance for the needy.”

Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time, according to the organization. Kiwanis is located in 94 countries and has more than 600,000 members worldwide. There are 281 individual clubs in Ohio.

The Kiwanis Club of Kirtland was founded in December 1959 and presently consists of 70 members.

For additional information, call 440-2561181.

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Eagle Road resident Ellen Chamberlin asks the city to monitor the condition of Eagle Road near the Divine Word church.

Council from page 1 dangerous or vicious, thus eliminating the lag time between the incident and the designation of classification by the court. This keeps another incident from potentially taking place during that time.”

The city has separated the sections dealing with animals running at large and nuisance, dangerous and vicious dogs, Smolic said.

In the original ordinance, 618:01, which covered animals at large and nuisance, dangerous and vicious dogs, has been separated into: • 618:02 Dogs and other animals running at large, • 618.19 Designation of nuisance, dangerous and vicious dogs.

• 618:21 Confining, restraining, debarking nuisance, dangerous and vicious dogs • 618.22 Potential Nuisance Dog Classification • 618:23 Control of Nuisance Dogs Companion animals, dogs without a designation, have fewer restrictions on how they are to be kept, as opposed to a dog that has been classified as nuisance, dangerous or vicious, Smolic said.

The changes have to do with using a fence or leash/tether versus needing both and also about needing adult supervision.

Use of a muzzle was also an added option for owners of dangerous or vicious animals.

A non-classified dog only needs to be tethered or leashed or supervised by a person, or within a fence that will adequately See Meeting w Page 11

Kirtland Area Service Council THE KIRTLAND AREA SERVICE COUNCIL (KASC) Sponsored Events The Kirtland Area Service Council sponsors many community events. Recently the organization just held its annual Senior Luncheon at the Kirtland Community of Christ Church. There were approximately 90 people in attendance. Thank you to Rosa Brettrager and all of the ladies that worked so hard to make our luncheon a huge success! Thank you to Kirtland Police Officer Jose Carillo for addressing safety issues and scams with our seniors! We also had a great presentation on the history of the old “Euclid Beach park.” If you did not get an invitation and would like to attend next year’s luncheon, please contact our secretary, Carole Clutter at (440) 256-8069.

The KASC also provides welfare assistance for the residents in the Kirtland community.

If you need assistance please call Vicki Grinstead at (440) 479-6926. Please follow us on our webpage at www.KirtlandASC .org, Facebook.com/KirtlandAreaServiceCouncil and Twitter @kirtlandASC for more information

The next upcoming event is our annual “Stuff the Bus” campaign, which will be August 8th & 9th, so please mark your calendars and watch the Chronicle for upcoming information.

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Meeting from page 10 keep the dog on the property.

A classified dog, on the other hand, will need a locked fence of at least six feet tall and be muzzled or leashed/tethered within that fence, and under adult supervision, Smolic said.

Other things changed within ordinance were: • Penalty for cruelty to animals from 618.06 (e) increased from a second-degree misdemeanor to a first-degree misdemeanor.

• Pertaining to non-feeding of feral animals (which had the most public attention), this section reverted back to the same language from the original 618:13 and is now 618.15, stating: "(a) No person shall keep or harbor any animal or fowl in the municipality so as to create noxious or offensive odors or unsanitary conditions which are a menace to the health, comfort or safety of the public."

Smolic said the penalty of a minor misdemeanor for all incidents is now a minor misdemeanor for the first incident, and moves to a fourth-degree misdemeanor for all subsequent offenses.

There are numerous other changes, such as correction of grammatical errors and accidental repeats of language, Smolic added.

“I must thank safety committee members Dave Kirek and Matt Schultz, along with legal team Daniel Richards and Nick Laudato, and Chief (Wayne) Baumgart,” he said. “I also thank Chief (Tom) Hutton and Mayor (Doug) Davidson for their time and effort, and give a big thank you to Council President Bob Umholtz, whose legal expertise, knowledge and love of animals was a huge help. He really drove and moved the legislation along smoothly. We're fortunate to have him.”

Smolic added, “To the cat advocates, and there were many, I appreciate the passion and hours of discussion that I had with many of you. I feel that you should know that I found four kittens four years back; I had all four neutered and given all their shots. My wife and I found homes for two of them and keep the other two as pets. I also have two dogs from animal shelters.”

During the May 3 meeting, Councilman Matthew G. Schulz thanked residents for their input regarding the animal ordinance and Smolic for his time and effort on it.

Umholtz summed it up: “It really was a collective effort and I think anybody who was concerned about it would have to see that council certainly took into consideration all the viewpoints, all the concerns and I thank you also, Mr. Smolic, for the time you spent on this.”

Cemetery Super Honored The city also formally honored retiring cemetery superintendent Larry Spence with a laudatory proclamation.

Spence has served Kirtland for over 33 years.

Davidson said among Spence’s merits are his “leadership, professionalism, integrity and extraordinary dedication,” as demon-

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strated in maintaining the city’s cemeteries and package plant grounds, coordinating burials, supervising dis-internment and monument installations, conserving existing monuments and obtaining f lowers to enhance the city’s streets and memorials.

The proclamation cited particularly Spence’s “warmth of character, undeniable compassion and willingness to go the extra mile” when he assisted a former Kirtland resident, a widow, in transporting her late husband’s remains to her new home in Arkansas.

Additionally, Spence was “instrumental” in digitizing cemetery records.

Attendees applauded Spence, who commented it has been a privilege for him to serve the city.

“What started out as a part-time job that I thought would never last more than a couple of years turned into, actually, a passion,” said Spence. “I love genealogy, I have loved, over the years, meeting with the families who have descendants — there are descendants of Kirtlandites that go back a hundred years, two hundred years.”

Justin Gollin will step into Spence’s position.

Later, Eagle Road resident Ellen Chamberlin inquired about the condition of Eagle Road near the Old South and Divine Word churches.

“I’m a little concerned by – two years or so ago, there was a lot of conversation about the culvert between Old South Church and Divine Word. I’m wondering what impact the work that’s going on on the other side of Divine Word is now going to have on that culvert and also to ask the city why the power company is allowed to clear-cut those banks, which are now collapsing,” said Chamberlin.

Service Administrator Carm Catania said the power companies’ actions have been in response to federal mandate, to keep electrical lines clear.

“We really had no control over what they do and how they do it, he said. “We had some issues when it first started down on Coudry (Drive) and (state Route) 306, and I found out then that they’re doing what’s mandated by the power company, which is taking their lead from the federal government.”

Chamberlin said she hopes the service department will continue to monitor the culvert and the erosion around it on the north side of the street as well as the road itself.

Catania invited Chamberlin to call him “any time” regarding the matter.

In other business, Davidson announced a decision regarding the city’s Ohio Department of Transportation grant application for a new crosswalk is expected by the end of June.

After the meeting, council adjourned to an executive session for the purpose of discussing possible legal action regarding the Kirtland Country Club skeet shooting. After the executive session, the planning and zoning committee met to consider a company’s rezoning request.

The committee also discussed developing a framework for registering rental properties and their tenants.

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