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Volume 6, No. 11

Friday, March 6, 2020

City Says Goodbye to Longtime Law Director Council Hires Matthew Lallo as Replacement “It’s been a pleasure serving this community for the past almost 20 years,” said Richards. “I was Just as hints of spring mark an invited here by (former Kirtland upcoming change in season, Kirt- Mayor Ed) Podojil. He used to be land, too, is experiencing endings the city manager for the City of ND and new beginnings.

KIR TLA Mentor. I was assistant law director Officials bade goodbye to Law Di- of (Mentor) for about 30 years. So rector Dan Richards during the Feb. this is about 50 years of municipal government service I’ve had.”

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By Magdalene Pesch news@kirtlandchronicle.com

City Admins, Safety Forces Continue to Self-Improve

By Magdalene Pesch news@kirtlandchronicle.com

Two Kirtland Police Department officers received accolades Feb. 19 for completing continuing education and training that Police Chief Lance Nosse considers integral to the safety of Kirtland Schools and the community.

“I’m happy to say that our school resource officer, (Al Taddeo), finished ALICE training and now he’s a certified instructor,” said Nosse, beaming with pride. “So that’s a good thing for any upcoming training for an active shooter or anything like that. He’s also going to be willing to reach out to some (businesses and other entities) in the city and work with them, if they request it.”

Officer Zach Petric was congratulated on his training in forensics.

“Petric just came back from an extensive training for the computer forensics, basically,” Nosse said.

“He is now certified to investigate electronics in a multitude of things from fraud to sex trafficking cases to all sorts of stuff. It was a great training that the Secret Service put out there.”

Nosse added the training was free.

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His parting words to city leaders emphasized the importance of civic harmony.

“I want to make sure that everybody in this community continues to have the city government Lallo … administration … working together, cooperating, including each side, both administration and legislative branches, without any rancor

or upset to the city,” said Richards. “That’s one of the things that I’ve always felt was most important … to the city, to its mayors and the city council presidents, is to maintain the decorum and the decency that becomes the council government and the administration. That’s one thing that I would See Law Director • Page 2

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Coffee with Council The next Coffee with Council is scheduled for March 21, 9-10 a.m., at Kirtland City Hall.

For more information, contact Joe Smolic at jsmolic@kirtlandohio.com or 440-487-8984.

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Kirtland’s New Market Just In Time for St. Patrick’s Day

By Donna L. Robinson news@kirtlandchronicle.com Some might say the recent opening of Mike’s Market in Kirtland was fortuitous — or perhaps, has had a little luck o’ the Irish.

Between the closing of Giant Eagle at the Great Lakes Mall in Nearby Mentor and with St. Patrick’s Day and Easter just around the corner, the market, at 9189 Chillicothe Road, gives Kirtland residents and surrounding communities a local option to purchase fresh-cut meats — be it traditional corned beef or otherwise — at a fair price.

When owner Mike Vasko decided to open Mike’s Market, he hoped it would fill a need for a grocery store in the area.

Chillicothe Road also has a good sewer system, Vasko said, adding that contributed to his decision to set up shop where he did.

Mike’s Market held a soft opening Dec. 22, which just so happened to be the birthday of Vasko’s wife, Shelly, making it an extra memorable date.

Vasko said his store not only serves the community of Kirtland, but has also received a great See Market • Page 5

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Mike Vasko, who owned Vasko’s BiRite grocery story in Fairport Harbor for 23 years, recently opened Mike’s Market at 9189 Chillicothe Road in Kirtland just in time for St. Patrick’s Day and Easter Sunday.

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want to leave behind is the continuation of good government … good relationships between those that are chosen by the citizens to do the governing.”

Mayor Kevin Potter thanked Richards for his years of “hard work, diligence thoughtfulness (and) knowledge.”

Council member Richard Lowery added, “Mr. Richards, the short time I’ve been on this council, the shorter time I’ve been in the president’s seat — your wisdom, your knowledge, your 50 years of what you do is amazing, amazing to me, amazing career, so you will leave a legacy behind, I’m sure, so, thank you.”

At their Feb. 19 meeting, council members elected Painesville Township legal advisor Matthew Lallo as the new law director.

Lallo started his career as a clerk with the City of Mentor, then with the Lake County Prosecutor’s Office, before working at his own law firm.

“It was my father’s firm originally,” Lallo said during a follow up interview March 2.

“I’ve been there for 10-plus years now, taking the reins over, basically. I’m still with them.”

All, save the absent council member John

Lesnick, voted to waive the standard three readings Feb. 19, declared the resolution an emergency and adopted the ordinance to hire Lallo.

“Welcome aboard to the city of Kirtland,” said council member Matthew Schulz. “We do appreciate you choosing us and hopefully us choosing you. I had the opportunity to speak with your former employer. He did say very nice things about you and he was sorry to see you leave.”

“Thank you very much for your vote of confidence,” Lallo said. “I’m very excited. I live (in Kirtland). I really can’t wait to assist the city. Thank you very much for putting your trust in me.”

“Thank you, Mr. Lallo. Keep us straight,” added Lowery.

“Yes, sir,” Lallo replied.

In his interview March 2, Lallo said he would be resigning from his position in Painesville as soon as they find a new legal advisor.

“I’ll be able to devote my full time on municipal law here, be the prosecutor and take care of everything for the city,” Lallo said. “I do a fair amount of injury work, criminal defense, and municipal and local government.

(I’m) married (with) two kids, live in Kirtland. Both kids go to Kirtland Schools. Love it here. I’m excited.”

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A Note from the Mayor Well, here we are in March already. Time owned, family run, engineering team that we for daffodils, fish fries, shamrocks and, well, are very excited to bring on board. Although budgets. Maybe not the best introductory Doug Courtney is the lead representative from sentence, set up and segue, but it’s 5 a.m. the firm to the city, we will have the support and the coffee is just making its way into my and knowledge of the entire Courtney team at our disposal. circulatory system.

In addition to a new city engineer, I Speaking of the need for coffee. I first need would also like to thank Kirtland to thank our finance and assistant fiCity Council for confirming the nance directors for the countless late appointments of both Matt Lallo night and pre-dawn hours they spent as law director and Thomas Lobe working to produce the first draft of as assistant law director. Matt and Kirtland’s fiscal year 2020 annual Tom have already been a great help operating budget. Mary Kovalchik by answering day to day legal quesand Louis Slapnicker are two of tions and assisting in launching the the brightest and hardest workers I Charter Review Committee. know. Louis and Mary spent the last Now that we have new legal year sorting through and unwinding Mayor counsel and engineering in place, a financial tale that was hardly easy.

Kevin Potter Kirtland will be reaching back out This laborious effort was necessary to the Ohio EPA and again begin discussions so they could first understand and then begin relative to the looming Old Town sanitary and to explain Kirtland’s financial position, and storm runoff conditions.

As this process unhelp us really begin to plan for Kirtland’s fifolds, we will be sure to keep our affected resnancial future. I am grateful we have Louis, idents in the loop as to the progress and the Mary, patient chiefs of police and fire, and a processes that will lead to the best solution for city council all willing and prepared to take on the neighborhood and the city. reality and work to secure Kirtland’s financial Being that March envelops my favorfuture. I look forward to working with them ite family holiday of tradition, St. Patrick’s all through the month of March to deliver a reDay, I’ll end with my favorite Irish blessing sponsible operating budget and fiscal plan. We — “May the road rise to meet you. May the will assuredly be asking hard questions of each wind always be at your back. May the sunother and demonstrating our ability to make shine warm upon your face, and rains fall tough choices when necessary. softly on your fields.”

I would also like to thank members of Respectfully, city council for their input and participation Kevin Potter during the process of securing a new city en440-429-0293 gineer. Matt Schulz, John Lesnick and Rich Lowery helped me work through vetting proposals of five engineering firms, narrowing the search to three companies, interviewing The 2020 Kirtland Kiwanis Scholthose choices and ultimately selecting to enarship program will be awarding more ter into agreement with the local engineering than $13,000 in scholarships this year. firm, CW Courtney. CW Courtney is a locally There are scholarships available for Lakeland Community College, Auburn Career Center, students with financial needs and other scholarships.

All information and applications can be found at https://www.kirtlandkiwanis. org/. Click on the menu tab at the upper Kirtland Community & Senior Center is loright and scroll down to scholarships. cated at 7900 Euclid-Chardon Road. Visit CommunintyCenter@kirtlandohio.com or call 440256-4711 for more information on programs.

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Egg Hunt

April 7, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Kirtland City Hall and Kirtland Library The Kirtland Egg Hunt has a new format.

Join for the same great hunt, but at a new location and day of the week.

The egg hunt will take place in front of Kirtland City Hall on April 7 at 5:30 p.m. The hunt begins promptly at 5:30 p.m. Kids ages 10 and under should dress for the weather and bring an egg collecting basket or bag.

The hunt is separated into three age groups: 0-4, 5-6-7 and 8-9-10, with staggered start times for each age group.

There are prize tickets inside some eggs and a prize basket for the finder of the golden egg. There will be over 3,000 eggs to hunt. The Easter Bunny will be in the gazebo for photos.

The Kirtland Library will host a craft show and games inside the library.

Rain alternative date is April 8 at 5:30 p.m.

If you have any questions or for updates on programs, visit the City of Kirtland Facebook event page, contact the Kirtland Community Center or email communitycenter@ kirtlandohio.com.

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Elementary Moves Full STEAM Ahead Submitted by Kim Bonvissuto Kirtland Elementary School students are moving full STEAM ahead with science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics activities with the following actions: • Students in grades K-5 participate in the Hour of Code through Cord.org. The program exposes students to computer science.

• The 5th Street Theater put on the holiday tradition, “A Christmas Carol.” Fifthgrade students ran the entire production, including acting, backstage, directing, lights, sound and video.

• Project Lead the Way involves third, fourth and fifth grades, and includes activities on simple machines, human brain modules and robotics.

• Funds from the KES Walkathon fundraiser provided new materials for classrooms to help students expand thinking and creativity skills. Fourth- and fifth-grade students helped

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“The only thing we had to do as a city was cover his salary,” he said. “Well worth it. We got $25,000 of equipment that was given to us that we are permitted to use at any time.

Hopefully, we’re not going to need to. But it’s there and we’re going to be opening it up anybody in our area if they need our assistance.”

In his report, Mayor Kevin Potter relayed he attended a recent State of the Cities address, which was run by the Western Lake County Chamber of Commerce at the Patrician Party Center in Eastlake.

“All the mayors had a chance to get up and say a few words about the state of their cities and it was very informative,” Potter said. “We’ve got a lot of really, really hardworking mayors who are all willing to kind of share their experience, strengths amongst each other in hopes for our cities.”

Potter thanked his executive assistant, Helen Petersburg, and Police Administrative Assistant Cindy Gabor for their help with the Ministers’ Lunch earlier that day in city hall council chambers.

“We have area ministers and other civic groups come together once a month here in the city and today the meeting was held at city hall,” he said. “It was a great lunch. So thank you to them for all their hard work to get all that done and the service department workers (helping to) take it down so we could have our meeting here tonight.”

Potter mentioned he met with Northstar Towers twice recently.

“They had done a walkthrough with Chief Nosse and Service Administrator (Duane) Martz for the forthcoming cellphone tower behind city hall,” Potter said. “That construction is going to start in March, April at the very latest. I met back out here with them last week because they wanted to take out a

to create the STEAM cards and delivered them to teachers. The cards contain materials including LEGO scene building, Rubik’s cubes, magnetic tiles, dominoes, gravity maze, chess, sign language, flashcards, puzzles and games.

KES also created a Zen Den, a quiet place next to the STEAM Room to allow students to work quietly, listen to soft music and “chill” under soft lighting. small cluster of trees. That’s an effort so they can do less damage to the surrounding area and bring their crane in. I gave them the goahead today on that.”

Potter said the city continues to prepare its annual budget as it becomes familiar with new software.

“I can’t thank (Assistant Finance Director) Louis Slapnicker and (Finance Director) Mary Kovalchik enough for their hard work,” the mayor said, praising their endurance. “I think Mary emailed councilman (John) Lesnick and myself at 6 a.m. I was on the phone with her at 9 a.m. and then had another question for her at noon on Sunday. It’s not uncommon for Louis to do the same thing, whether it be a Saturday or a Sunday early in the morning, at night. I know I’ve brought that up a couple other times, but they are working really, really hard to get us into a position where council, at the next meeting, we can have a good representation, a good budget, ordinance, to put before the council, and then obviously there’s going to be a lot of conversation. So, as soon we get that, the conversation will pick back up with council.”

Potter said he, council member Joe Smolic and Lesnick recently had a good conversation relative to capital budgeting.

“I met with the chiefs (police and fire) last week relative to capital and some other budget issues,” the mayor said. “I really appreciate both of their patience (with) the process this year with the software conversion and Louis and Mary working through a lot of things that weren’t familiar to them as a result of taking over here in Kirtland. “ Taking pains in the beginning will pay off later, Potter added.

“I appreciate everybody’s patience including council’s on this,” he said. “So we’ll get it done, we’ll get it right and we’ll all have a chance to vet it and make our recommendations for change and amend it accordingly as needed.”

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From left, “Students of the Month” Luka Barisic, of KES, Lucy Heller, of KMS, and Nisha Makkar, of KHS.

March Students of the Month Submitted The Kirtland Kiwanis “Students of the Month” for March 2020 are Luka Barisic, of Kirtland Elementary School, Lucy Heller, of Kirtland Middle School, and Nisha Makkar, of Kirtland High School.

The Kiwanis sponsors the “Students of the Month.” The principal and staff chose one student from each school to be recognized.

Each student has their picture taken, receives a certificate and a T-shirt that says “Student of the Month.”

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Kirtland’s new Mike’s Market sells fresh-cut meats, as well as deli meats, produce, various cheeses, bread, dinner rolls, sub sandwiches, desserts, party items, beer, wine and gourmet coffee from Crooked River Coffee Company.

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response from surrounding communities such as Chester Township, Willoughby and Mentor.

He said he has faithful customers coming from as far away as Painesville.

Prior to opening Mike’s Market, Vasko owned a grocery store called Vasko’s BiRite in Fairport Harbor for 23 years, which he said “gave him the experience of serving the public in the food industry.”

He added his wife assists him daily preparing the store for business, taking care of customers and helping with product orders.

They also have a good friend who helps out in the store, Vasko said.

“We have been received well by the community for serving a quality product at a fair price,” he said.

Some of the local adjacent businesses have welcomed him to the area, such as the Kirtland Barber Shop, telling their customers stop in and check out his store, Vasko said.

For St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, Vasko said he will be selling the traditional corned

beef, plus giving people tips on the best way to prepare it with cabbage, carrots and potatoes.

He said he can give patrons tips on preparing any cut of meat for any meal.

“You’d be surprised at how many people don’t know how to prepare a good cut of meat to cook in a crockpot,” Vasko said, adding the steadfast favorite meat sold to his customers is fresh sausage made in house.

In addition to fresh cuts of meats — which he sources from Iowa, Sandusky and Kidron, Ohio — Mike’s Market also sells deli meats, produce, various cheeses, bread, dinner rolls, sub sandwiches, desserts, party items, beer and wine.

“We also sell gourmet coffee from Crooked River (Coffee Company),” Vasko added.

He said he looks forward every day to serving the appetites of his customer with a smile on his face and the best quality meats.

“We try our best every day to satisfy our customers,” he said.

For more information on Mike’s Market offerings, call 440-379-7211, or visit their Facebook page. They are also on the NextDoor app.

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Hornets Nest The End of Winter for Kirtland

By Steve Hare Ohiovarsity.com

The winter sports season is nearing its end as three of Kirtland’s teams have concluded their seasons.

Kirtland’s wrestling team has at least one more weekend of competition as seven Hornets advanced to the Division III Garfield Heights District tournament on March 6-7.

As a team, the Hornets finished in third place at the Berkshire Sectional.

Freshman Louka Babic and Aidan Marsh claimed titles at 145 and 152 pounds, respectively.

Babic finished 3-0 with a 19-second pin and two decisions to his credit while Marsh was 4-0 with two major decisions and a pin.

“It was good to see Louka Babic take first as a freshman,” Kirtland coach Scott Francis said. “Aidan Marsh was second last year and this year he got the championship, so he’s been the championship two years in a row.

That was good to see. Very quietly, they’ve both won a lot of matches this year. They work hard and put the time in the room and it’s starting to show up now.”

Anthony Gencarelli (220) and Jeff Kusar (285) both finished second and Brayden Adkins (160) and Brennon Braud (182) placed third. Carter Williamson was fourth at 106.

“That’s one of the first times Carter wrestled 106,” Francis said. “He’s been wrestling 106 all year and has been wrestling 113. He took the opportunity to wrestle 106 and ran with it.”

Kirtland’s girls’ basketball team won a sectional title with a 51-22 victory over Berkshire then came up a few points short in a 5856 loss to Garrettsville Garfield in a Division III district semifinal.

The Hornets found themselves down by as many as 15 points in the fourth quarter before rallying to take a one-point lead. That advantage was short-lived as the G-Men regained the lead

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Lauren Snyder, left, finished All First Team district for Kirtland.

and held off the Hornets down the stretch.

“I think with any Kirtland athlete, girls’ basketball especially, you’re going to get 200-percent at all times,” Kirtland coach Brittany Zele said. “The only difference with that effort is decision-making. We got better at it

as the game continued on. They never got defeated. I am beyond proud of how these girls carried themselves.”

Senior Lauren Snyder on Monday was named a first-team All-District performer. Julia Camino, Macy McIntosh and Reilly Greenlee all were named honorable mention.

Kirtland’s boys’ basketball team saw its season come to an end with a 72-58 loss at Crestwood in a Division III sectional championship game on Friday.

The Hornets opened the postseason with a 67-37 win over Cardinal.

Kirtland used 15 different players with 12 of them finding the basket in that win.

“It’s always good to get a win in tournament play,” Kirtland coach Shawn McGregor said. “I was really happy with the way we

played and the energy throughout the game.

Fifteen kids played hard and came away with a great win to start the postseason.”

Sophomore Kaley Ream made a return trip to the state swimming and diving championships and this time she came home as an All-Ohioan.

Ream placed sixth in the 100-yard butterfly and seventh in the 500-yard freestyle. She recorded a time of 56.68 seconds in the 100 and 5:07.50 in the 500.

“Being on the podium is really cool,” Ream said. “You’re up there and they give you the medal and they say your name and everybody is cheering; it’ a lot of fun. You look around and see all these people supporting you, all your teammates and parents and coaches; it’s just a really cool experience.”

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.”

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Students Qualify for Regional Power of the Pen Contest Submitted by Kim Bonvissuto Kirtland Middle School student Tabitha Blankenship took fifth place at the Power of the Pen district competition at Lake Erie College in January and is moving on to regional competition.

Eighth-grade student Penelope McFadden, along with seventh-grade students Anna Grbavac and Marin Haupt, also qualified for the regional competition April 4 at Hudson Middle School.

Power of the Pen is an Ohio-based creative writing program that allows seventhand eighth-grade writers to share their passion for creative writing while they compete against their peers in a timed writing structure.

In a competition setting, middle school writers participate in three consecutive rounds of writing. In each round, writers have 40 minutes to respond to a given prompt.

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Pictured, top row from left: Hannah Stroberg, Sofia Sverko, Marin Haupt, Kara Hill and Anna Grbavac. Kneeling, from left: Nishaan Bhinder, Tabitha Blankenship and Penelope McFadden.

Kindergarten Registration Kindergarten registration for the 2020-2021 school year will be May 15.

Parents of incoming kindergarten students may find a variety of information at www.kirtlandschools.org/KindergartenOrientation.aspx, including: • A sign-up for a presentation, question and answer period and tour of the building. It will be offered on three different days for incoming kindergarten parents/guardians. This is for adults only.

Available times for registration are on May 15. You will bring your child during your selected time.

Bring the necessary “Final Forms” that need to be completed prior to registration, as well as all other printable forms and information.

If you have questions, call the KES office at 440-256-3344 ext. 2000.

KHS Students Bring Home 5 Ribbons at eXpressions Program Submitted by Kim Bonvissuto Kirtland High School students took home five ribbons in the Language category for the 2019 Cleveland Clinic eXpressions program.

KHS students who earned honors under AP English teacher Meriah Duncan were: • “Empty” by Jordan Jontz (Blue ribbon) • “Dear Baby” by Hannah Duncan (White ribbon) • “Regards, Your Daughter” by Nisha Makkar (White ribbon)

• “Patient X” by Ariela Gettig (Honorable Mention) • “The Fight” by Leah LaVerde (Honorable Mention) Junior Nisha Makkar also earned a Journey Award for her art submission under art teacher Brian Harvey.

More than 1,400 art, language and math projects from three states, 59 schools and 100 teachers were submitted as part of the Cleveland Clinic eXpressions program. A panel of content specialists used four crite-

ria to evaluate each Language submission — interpretation, presentation, creativity and initiative.

Award-winning projects are featured in the eXpressions catalogue and on the eX-

pressions website, and will be displayed in the 2019 eXpressions Art, Language and Math eXhibition at Cleveland Clinic’s Health Education Campus. Project will be on display until March 26.

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Pictured are, from left, Nisha Makkar, Jordan Jontz, Hannah Duncan and Leah LaVerde.

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The presenters are, left to right, Brianna Allen, Bella Hostutler, Norah Borthwick, Addie Solnosky, Lexie Cramp and Moira Balcerski.

Kirtland Students Talk Energy Saving Measures Submitted by Kim Bonvissuto Students from Kirtland Middle School English teacher Mary Reilly’s English Language Arts class and STEM teacher Heidi Grunenberg’s Project Lead the Way class recently gave presentations on energy saving measures to the Kirtland Schools Board of Education.

The students researched and reported on a variety of options, including LED lights, light sensors and solar energy.

This was an example of the “Excite” phase of the 6-12 College and Career Pathways Program, which promotes career awareness through creation of a pathway portfolio,

grade-level exploration and awareness, and experiences through local partnerships. The goal of the Pathways Program is to empower students with the skills they need to be successful.

Project Lead the Way empowers students to adopt a design-thinking mindset through compelling activities, projects and problems that build on each other and relate to the world around them. Through pathways in computer science, engineering and biomedical science, students not only learn technical skills, but also learn to solve problems, think critically and creatively, communicate and collaborate.

Kiwanis Korner Planning is underway that will result in the creation of a “Playground for Everyone” at the Kirtland Community Center.

Kirtland Kiwanis’ Rick Blum has joined with Mayor Kevin Potter, city recreation department’s Justin Gollin, youth soccer program’s Jackie Woolnough and youth baseball program’s Matt Kahley to begin the development of Kirtland’s first ADA-compliant children’s playground The planners are Submitted by joined by Kirtlander RichJames Porter ard Beck, an architect with Richard Beck and Associates, who has volunteered his services to design and document the project.

While Kiwanis is concentrating on the children’s playground, the group’s scope includes the creation of pickleball courts, improvement of drainage for the existing baseball and soccer fields, and the construction of outdoor accessible restrooms that will serve the many families who use the community center throughout the summer seasons. The project will enhance the already existing pavilion’s use.

The city and the Kirtland Kiwanis are applying for grant funding to construct the project without the use of tax dollars. Kiwanis already set aside funds from the recent well-attended Reverse Raffle to get things started. Where schools or day-care centers

have closed, it may be possible to get their unused playground equipment as donations.

Kirtland’s home stand bleachers were acquired that way when Parma Byzantine quit having a football team, so anything is possible.

Actual construction of the playground would be a community work party, as were the home stands, with supervision by the architect and representatives of companies supplying any new equipment.

The Kirtland Community Center currently is used every evening by hundreds of youth soccer and youth baseball players and their families.

The playground being planned will give the younger brothers and sisters a welcome activity while the games are underway. Seniors who bring their grandchildren along during the day will enjoy playing with them in a great area that is especially designed to be lots of fun for everyone and safe for children with disabilities.

Having outdoor accessible restrooms will make a world of difference.

We encourage you to get involved with this community effort. You can help locate quality playground equipment and offer to assist with the project.

Contact Blum at 440-256-1011, rlbsv650@ ameritech.net, or Potter at 440-256-3332.

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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.

History of the Mormons in Kirtland

March 18 • 7 p.m.

Noted Latter-Day Saints historian and author Karl Anderson will present a talk at the Kirtland Public Library.

Anderson is the author of two books, “Joseph Smith’s Kirtland: Eyewitness Accounts,” and “The Savior in Kirtland,” and many articles about Kirtland’s history. He was instrumental in the development of “Historic Kirtland.”

Come and hear about early Kirtland.

This program is free and seats are limited.

Please pick up a ticket at the Kirtland Public Library.

League Park and Baseball in Cleveland

March 11 • 7 p.m.

League Park was the home of the original Cleveland Indians and the site of their first World Series victory. The park was demolished in 1951, but memories linger on.

Local author and sports fan Ken Krsolovic will talk about League Park and its role in the history of baseball in Cleveland at the annual meeting of the Friends of the Kirtland Public Library.

The Book Cellar will be open from 6-7 p.m. for a special used book sale. The Friends will hold a brief business meeting prior to the presentation.

This program is free and seats are limited. Please pick up a ticket at the library.

Storytime

Tuesdays • 10 a.m.

Enjoy books, rhymes, fingerplays, songs, and surprises with new friends. Designed for families with children age 5 and under.

Lapsit

Tuesdays • 10:45 a.m.

A short storytime for families with our youngest book lovers. Bounces, rhymes, a story, shakers, scarves and a big finish with bubbles. Designed for families with children age 2 and under.

LEGO Club

March 7 • 2 p.m.

Get creative with the library’s LEGO bricks and afterwards put your masterpiece

on display. For children up through sixth grade. No registration required.

Game Night

March 10 • 3:30 p.m.

Bring yourself, bring your friends and have a blast playing board games and card games. For those in grades six through 12.

No registration necessary.

Shoebox Pinball Machine

March 16 • 2 p.m.

Kids in grades K-5, create a low-tech pinball machine out of recyclable items like a shoebox, cardboard and bottle lids. Add a marble and start playing. Please register.

Let’s Talk About It Book Discussion

March 23 • 7 p.m.

Read and discuss “American Fire: Love, Arson and Life in a Vanishing Land,” by Monica Hesse.

Snack Olympics

March 24 • 3:30 p.m.

Put your game face on and join us for some fun challenges, like a popcorn toss, whopper relay, Dorito taste test and more.

For those in grades six through 12. Please register.

Do Re Me and You Dance Party

March 27 • 11 a.m.

A dance party for families with children up through age 5 in Carousel Room. Spend a fantastic half hour dancing with your child.

Please register.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

March 27 • 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The need is great – please donate. To register, visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor code Kirtlandlibrary or call 1-800-RED-CROSS. Did you know: The most common type of donation, during which approximately a pint of ‘whole blood’ is given. This type of blood donation usually takes about an hour.

Toys!

March 28 • 11 a.m.

Have you ever wondered what is inside of your toys? Come to your library to find out.

Kids in grades K-5, bring your favorite adult to assist you as you de-construct toys, by taking them apart with a screwdriver.

You’ll be able to peek inside to see what in the world is in there. Also, we will have our new Snap Circuits available for you to try out.

Snap the pieces together to create an electrical circuit. Please register.

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After School Art: mixed media projects for ages 8+, pre-register $15/class, Tuesdays and Thursdays 4p-5p, Find Art Studio in Chesterland 440-321-1700.

Chautauqua Lake lakefront: summer 2020 prime dates available, 3 bed/2 bath sleeps 8, sunroom, deck, boat dock, furnished with all amenities, 440-953-8687. www.maplebaygetaway.com.

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WANTED TO BUY Vintage Stanley Bailey and other woodworking planes, also buying hand and machinist tools. Call Karl at 440-812-3392.

REAL ESTATE We buy homes and land: any situation, any condition, fast friendly local service, text/call Wayne 330-979-2618.

SERVICES Pressure washing houses, barns, garages, and concrete using hot water supplied by on-board burner. Schedule now.

Aaron Yoder 440-381-3529.

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

Find Art: for autism spectrum/special needs all ages, one-on-one guidance, materials included, Chesterland studio, call Carol 440-321-1700.

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Call or Text ZAC 440-679-7293

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• Fresh Meat • Deli • Produce • Prepared Food • Subs • Homemade Bread

Sale March 1 through March 17 Sirloin Steaks $6.99 lb.

Ground Beef 85 percent $3.69 lb.

Bottom Round Roasts $4.29 lb.

Boneless Pork Chops $2.49 lb.

Boneless Chicken Breasts $1.99 lb.

From the Deli

Look for Weekly Produce Specials

Corned Beef or Roast Beef $5.49 lb.

Baby Swiss $4.99 lb.

— Sale March 18 through March 31

Boneless Ribeye Delmonico Steaks $10.99 lb.

Ground Beef 80 percent $2.79 lb.

Beef Top Round London Broil $3.99 lb.

Pork Bone in Butt Roasts, Steaks, Western Ribs $2.99 lb.

Chicken drums or thighs 99¢ lb.

From the Deli

Turkey Breast $4.99 lb.

Cooked Ham $2.69 lb.

Corned Beef Points $3.99 lb.

Muenster Cheese $3.49 lb.

Brick Cheese $3.49 lb.