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Councilman Challenges Mayor on Financial Transparency

By Magdalene Pesch news@kirtlandchronicle.com

In a heated back and forth exchange Aug. 19, Kirtland City Councilman Richard Lowery took issue with a recent quote Mayor Doug Davidson made in a local newspaper.

During the Kirtland City Council’s regular meeting, Lowery said on July 16, Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague, Lake County Auditor Christopher Galloway and the mayor met to put together a press release.

“I want to read something in the press release that was cited in the newspaper,” Lowery said. “‘The Ohio Checkbook offers hardworking taxpayers a better look at how their money is spent across the state. We think that through the Sunshine that Ohio Checkbook provides, Ohioans are empowered to get involved with the local decisions that affect local communities.

We appreciate the commitment to transparency and accountability in local government.’”

Lowery said in 2016 and in 2018, city council presented to the mayor and city administration the idea of doing an Open Checkbook.

“At that time, and I’ll just cite some of the messages that were in the notes, ‘too costly,’ ‘We don’t have the manpower to do it.’ I know that for the past two-and-a-half years, this council has been asking an awful lot of questions about where the revenue, where the expenses are. And we still don’t have those answers,” he said. “So my question to you, mayor, is, with the new software that we’ve just hired/developed/ instituted, and the two new accountants that were brought on board, going back to the statements that we said — ‘too costly’ and ‘We don’t have the manpower to do it’ — could you explain to me how you cited in the newspaper with the announcement (that) Kirtland will be joining the Ohio Checkbook model?”

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The 2018 Kirtland Hornets won 15 straight in winning their fourth state championship game. The 2019 Hornets will try to carry on the winning tradition established under head coach Tiger LaVerde.

A Title to Defend and 15-Game Winning Streak

By Steve Hare OhioVarsity.com Kirtland opens the 2019 high school football season with a 15game winning streak and a state title to defend.

The Hornets finished the 2018 season with a perfect 15-0 record and they collected the school’s fourth state championship. Kirtland also won a 15th straight Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division title.

Kirtland hasn’t lost a league game since an Oct. 21, 2016 setback to Cuyahoga Heights.

Repeating as state champions and even league champions again

is the goal but it won’t be easy as Kirtland returns just two offensive and three defensive starters and bumped up from Division VI to Division V. Like always, the Hornets will focus on running the football and chewing up the game clock. With several speedy backs and a well-established work ethic, Kirtland’s lineup will have several new faces but the team should look similar to any other in the Tiger LaVerde era.

“I would say team speed and the kids’ willingness to work hard every day,” LaVerde said when asked about Kirtland’s strengths.

“We have to stay healthy and continue to not take anything for

granted. We need to keep improving every day.”

All-Ohioan Mason Sullivan returns after a stellar sophomore campaign last season. He’ll split carries with senior Luke Gardner and also play linebacker. “(Sullivan) is just a very good all-around athlete,” LaVerde said. “(Gardner) is very fast and very coordinated.”

Most of the mountains on Kirtland’s mammoth offensive line graduated but three-year starter Mike Alfieri returns to anchor the line on both sides of the ball.

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HIVE Makerspace Hums at Lakeland

By Magdalene Pesch news@kirtlandchronicle.com The HIVE makerspace in the new H-Building at Lakeland Community College had its soft open in January 2018, and has been picking up steam ever since.

Leah Hartmann, executive assistant to the president and special projects lead, explained the philosophy behind HIVE during a tour of the area Aug. 21.

“Our space is rooted in design thinking, which is kind of a new approach that Lakeland has really picked up on recent years,” said Hartmann. “Design thinking is also referred to as ‘human-centered See HIVE • Page 2

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

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

Upcoming Events Kirtland Music Boosters Tag Day

Oct. 5, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Oct. 3, at 6:30 p.m., Kirtland Public Library Community Room For more information, call Marilyn at 216-313- 0416.

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from page 1 design.’ That really starts with the people that you’re designing for in order to best understand their needs, and how you can meet them through their design. So this space is rooted in that and created with that. ‘How does handson learning come into play, and how might we help to engage all parts of students’ brains to help them retain what they need?’”

Users’ needs are key, said Hartmann.

“We really believe a lot in the power of hands-on learning and making to supplement the students’ experiences,” she said. “So, we work with individual students on projects in or outside of the classroom and we also work with faculty to help bring hands-on learning to life.

Then, we also welcome community members.”

The HIVE has laser cutters that can engrave and cut a variety of materials. Other tools include 3D printers, UV printers, mills, a vacuum router table and sewing machines.

“We’ve had some businesses over on Tyler Boulevard come and use (the industrial grade 3D printer) because it’s pretty high-fidelity. It’s got great tolerances,” said Hartmann. “We’ve had a number of students come here and print things that they use for a fundraiser. Or they do a test print to make sure their color samples are right.”

She added, “On our sign and sticker maker, you can do long-format signs, final posters, print-on vinyl window clings, heat transfers to make T-shirts. We have 3D pens that allow you to test the properties of 3D printing, but in the palm of your hand.”

The HIVE’s equipment was provided either by state support or private donations, Hartmann said, adding it has received three Regionally Aligned Priorities in Delivering Skills grants from Ohio. Private donors include

the Lubrizol Foundation and Parker Hannifin.

Visitors to the HIVE have varied purposes.

“Folks come in, either with a project, or they come in just really curious to learn more,” Hartmann explained. “We guide them through their actions, or if they already have an idea in mind, we help them to see how it could be made possible here.”

The HIVE has two full-time employees, two student workers, two part-time employees, and volunteers.

“Thousands” have used the HIVE since its inception, said Hartmann.

“We’ve had maybe hundreds of visitors a month,” she said. “We’ve had school groups come through here for field trips, so it might be a one-off or a multi-day series.”

The HIVE continues to expand.

“We’re getting more tools in here thanks to this RAPIDS support,” Hartmann projected. “We’ll have more woodworking tools, a table saw and a planer. We’ll be doing a larger screen printing setup partnership with the photography department. We’re getting a large format printer. Probably in the next year, we’ll be getting a metal 3D printer, which is really exciting technology.”

The HIVE is a perfect fit for the Lakeland student, Hartmann added.

“We have a pretty specific view that our students are incredible problem-solvers,” she said. “Community college students — some of them are working, some of them have families, so by nature they are just already really creative problem-solvers. So, here we give them tools here to solve any challenge in new ways.

“Students and community members are welcome to make a reservation on our website to come get instruction or to come do a specific project,” Hartmann added. “We also offer workshops that provide a little introduction.”

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Letters to the Editor Pleasure to Represent Ward Two As Ward Two Councilman for 20 years, I wish to announce my retirement from council at the end of my current term on Nov. 30, 2019.

It has been a pleasure to represent Ward Two for all these years. I wish all Ward Two residents only the best in the future.

To continue sound representation in the ward, I am pleased to announce my endorsement of Mr. Clint Buchanan to represent Ward Two. I believe he is a strong candidate and will represent residents of Ward Two very well. Mr. Buchanan has been involved with Kirtland as a part-time firefighter and has been active in Kirtland youth sports.

Regarding the two candidates pursuing the mayor’s office, I am pleased to announce my endorsement of Mayor Doug Davidson.

I have been favorably impressed by his handling of Kirtland’s budgetary process each

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year. Mr. Potter, as far as I know, has never managed a $9,000,000 budget.

I find the mayor to be a strong communicator who strives to make Kirtland better.

His present and past financial background also serves the city well.

Even though he was continuously micro-manage by the four council members, he continued to perform his duties for the city effectively.

In my opinion, micro-managing is the not the task of council. A case in point, the failure of this council to pass legislature so that the police and road levies could be voted on by the citizens of Kirtland. The vote: 4 against 3 in favor, thereby prohibiting Kirtland citizens from voting on these levies.

In closing, I encourage you to support Doug Davidson for mayor.

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A Note from the Mayor apparent injuries.

Dear Kirtland Residents, Thanks to our firefighters and police for There is plenty of good news to share with you as Labor Day 2019 closes in. School their service. By the way, the middle school girls soccer team beat South Euclid Lyndhas started and the season changes.

In administration, Duane Martz is our hurst 7-0. GO HORNETS! Warm Regards from City Hall, new interim service administrator. Duane Mayor Doug Davidson brings his knowledge of the city and conDear Kirtland Residents, tracting experience to the position There is plenty of good news to along with an understanding of our share with you as Labor Day 2019 stormwater and road issues. The closes in. School has started and service department team is curthe season changes. rently finishing up ditch enclosures In administration, Duane Martz on state Route 306 to help close out is our new interim service administhe Route 306 paving project. The trator. Duane brings his knowledge road paving bid package for Booth of the city and contracting experiRoad, along with some base repairs ence to the position along with an Mayor Doug for Billings Road, was advertised understanding of our stormwater and Davidson and awaits Kirtland City Council aproad issues.

The service department proval on Sept. 4. team is currently finishing up ditch encloA special mention goes out to Justin sures on state Route 306 to help close out Gollin, cemetery superintendent, for his the Route 306 paving project.

The road pavcoordination with athletic leagues, Kirting bid package for Booth Road, along with land Schools, Kirtland Boosters, and youth some base repairs for Billings Road, was leagues to make improvements to the recreadvertised and awaits Kirtland City Council ation park and fields.

Monica Drake, Kirtland’s economic devel- approval on Sept. 4.

A special mention goes out to Justin opment manager, has been busy working with Gollin, cemetery superintendent, for his the Economic Development Standing Comcoordination with athletic leagues, Kirtmittee of Council, and leading the initial joint land Schools, Kirtland Boosters, and youth meeting of the two CRA related boards, Tax leagues to make improvements to the recreIncentive Review and Housing Council. My ation park and fields. thanks to those who participated, including Monica Drake, Kirtland’s economic develthe Lake County auditor, Chris Galloway, for opment manager, has been busy working with the initial meeting. Monica, who also works the Economic Development Standing Comwith the cities of Wickliffe and Willowick, can mittee of Council, and leading the initial joint be reached at Mdrake@cityofwickliffe.com to meeting of the two CRA related boards, Tax assist with any development questions.

Incentive Review and Housing Council. My I am pleased to announce that our fire dethanks to those who participated, including partment was awarded a FEMA Aid to Firethe Lake County auditor, Chris Galloway, for fighters Grant for $83,000, which was awardthe initial meeting.

Monica, who also works ed for a diesel exhaust system at Fire Station with the cities of Wickliffe and Willowick, can 2, bringing it up to compliance and assisting be reached at Mdrake@cityofwickliffe.com to with firefighter cancer prevention. assist with any development questions.

Finally, after returning home from a I am pleased to announce that our fire deKirtland middle school girls’ soccer game partment was awarded a FEMA Aid to FireAug. 27, I looked out to see traffic stopped fighters Grant for $83,000, which was awardon Route 306. Investigating a little further, I ed for a diesel exhaust system at Fire Station walked toward a two-vehicle accident at Bill2, bringing it up to compliance and assisting ings Road. My neighbor, Connie, had already with firefighter cancer prevention. called dispatch from across the street.

Finally, after returning home from a In the time it took to walk over, I heard Kirtland middle school girls’ soccer game the Kirtland Police Department sirens headAug. 27, I looked out to see traffic stopped ing south and the overhead door was rolling on Route 306. Investigating a little further, I up for the squad to pull out of Station 2. Withwalked toward a two-vehicle accident at Billin moments, our officers and paramedics seings Road. My neighbor, Connie, had already cured the scene and the drivers, who had no called dispatch from across the street.

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Thanks to our firefighters and police for their service. By the way, the middle school girls soccer team beat South Euclid Lyndhurst 7-0. GO HORNETS! Warm Regards from City Hall, Mayor Doug Davidson

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Davidson replied, “Absolutely,” and explained that with former City Finance Director Keith Martinet, the city was using Sage accounting software.

“That’s business-based, older software, and you could have a check register any time you want. But copying check register information into Ohio Checkbook is manpowerand labor hour intensive,” he said. “We did not have the manpower and the labor hours to put into that. With the addition of (new City Finance Director) Mary Kovalchik and (new City Assistant Finance Director) Louis Slapnicker, and the new software that they’re putting in, it can go in concurrent with the software. It’s a beautiful tool.

“Would I like to have it? Yes,” he continued. “Would I have liked to have it in 2016?

Yes. It’s a financial reality that we couldn’t do it in 2016. I wish I could promise you the exact date (of entering Open Checkbook). It’ll be when the new software goes into place.

Mr. Slapnicker tells me they want that new financial software in place prior to giving out the statements for W-2s and 1099s this year.

So we’re on track to do it.”

Davidson also addressed the locale of the press conference.

“The county facility was under construction,” he said. “The use of our facility was requested by Auditor Galloway. I jumped at the opportunity and it went nicely. We do want that transparency. You do get a host of financial information, I think more than ever, from Louis Slapnicker and Mary Kovalchik, so I think we’re on the right track.”

Lowery, however, was not satisfied with

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Davidson’s response, pressing him on if there was any cost to the city for the new software.

“I don’t have the answer to that, but it’s —” began Davidson.

“Of course not,” Lowery interrupted.

The audience stirred audibly. “Wow,” commented one resident.

“But it’s made possible by the new software,” continued Davidson. “Which means to me, under their current arrangement with Mary Kovalchik and Louis Slapnicker working together, that they can accomplish it without additional resources.”

“So you’re saying there’s no cost,” Lowery countered.

“I’m not saying there’s no cost,” replied Davidson.

“But you don’t know the cost,” pressed Lowery.

In response, Davidson addressed council President Kevin Potter.

“Council president, are we ready?”

Potter asked Lowery if he had any further questions.

“Well, I didn’t get the question answered, but that’s okay,” Lowery answered.

In other city business, Davidson mentioned the recent deaths of two longtime Kirtland residents — Tom Booth and Art Domingos.

“Tom Booth, Sr., was a lifetime resident of Kirtland, a Vietnam veteran, a friend and (he) also served on the (Kirtland) Planning and Zoning Committee for many years,” the mayor said. “He’ll be missed. And Art Domingos … a quiet, unassuming guy.”

Police Chief Lance Nosse invited the public to Safety Forces Day Sept. 7 from noon to 4 p.m. in front of Kirtland City Hall.

“Police, fire and some other services are See City • Page 9

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Kirtland’s fall sports teams are off to a CROSS COUNTRY great start as the football team won its 10th Kirtland’s cross country team is off to a straight season opener, both soccer teams fast start this fall with a strong showing at are state-ranked and the volleyball team also the Berkshire Early Bird Invitational on Aug. is off to a hot start under first-year coach Ar26 and an even better performance at the layna Newcomer.

2017 Frank Gibas Invitational at Kenston The cross country teams are steadily imHigh School on Sept. 2. proving and the golf team has some big wins “There were many big improvements to its credit. from last week and overall improvement as a team,” said Kirtland coach JP Moran. “It was Football a big race by freshman Julie Namciu and the Friday, defending Division VI state topOn three boysthe were all in the 18s. The girls championship team opened 2019 were all 24:00football or below.

That’s verythe good for season with a 35-0 win over visiting Cortland us. We’re working on closing our gaps in the Lakeview. top seven and all moving up so we can have Hornets for 268pack.” yards in the win lowThe numbers andran a tighter and Namciu held Lakeview to just 63 yards of offense. finished the race in 22:41, good With the win, the Hornets extended their for 58th place.

Week 1 winningLauren streak Snyder to 10 games.

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Snyder was 37th in 21:38.

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Junior Konnor Duncan paced the Hornets in the boys’ race. He finished 45th with a time of 18:31.

Senior Colton Zanko wasn’t far behind as he finished 49th with a time of 18:37. Junior Jake Grdadolnik (18:56), junior Nick Briggs (20:29), sophomore George Shuppe (20:52), freshman Jonny Jackson (21:33) and freshman Ian McGreal (21:43) also competed.

FOOTBALL Kirtland’s football team opened the 2017 season with a 14-13 win at Chagrin Falls on Aug. 25. The Hornets weren’t at their best and spent the next week focused on limiting their mistakes.

They responded with a 49-14 win over visiting Columbia on Sept. 1.

“We’re trying to get better every day,” said Kirtland head coach Tiger LaVerde.

“We’re not where we want to be. We want to be playing our best football in November. I thought Week 1 to Week 2 was a great improvement on both sides of the ball.”

fidence going into next week.”

Kirtland travels to Painesville Riverside on Friday to play the Beavers, a 2018 Division II playoff qualifier.

Boys Soccer

Kirtland’s boys’ soccer team is off to a 4-0 start after reaching the Division III Final Four last season. The Hornets are ranked No. 6 in the first state coaches’ poll.

Peter Vukovic and Marko Cubela are tied for the team lead with four goals each. Vukovic also has a pair of assists.

The Hornets are 2-0 in the Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division and have outscored their first two league opponents, 11-0.

Girls Soccer

Kirtland’s girls’ team, ranked No. 2 in the first Division III state coaches’ poll, improved to 5-0 after a 3-0 win over West Virginia powerhouse Parkersburg South in the River View Labor Day Showcase on Monday.

Parkersburg South, a school with an enrollment over five times that of Kirtland, had reached the big-school division regional championship game in each of the past three seasons.

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Maya Zovko holds off a Parkersburg South defender in a 3-0 win on Sept. 2.

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

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

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

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

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

sidelined in Week 2.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Verde said. “He’s a three-year starter and really solid on the offensive and defensive lines.”

Liam Powers is projected to start at quarterback. Like those who came before him, he’s a strong runner who can be a dual-threat

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“I didn’t even tell them how big the school is compared to ours,” Kirtland coach Ed Bradac said. “I knew they had a couple of key players but they graduated some players. I felt like if we would possess the ball and slow the game down to our speed then we’d be fine.”

The Hornets scored two first-half goals and added a third in the second half to defeat the Patriots.

Erika Zschuppe leads the team with seven goals and is tied with Maya Zovko for the team-lead with five assists. Aria Evans-Roskos has contributed with five goals and two assists and Zovko has two goals to her credit.

Volleyball

Kirtland’s volleyball team opened the season with a pair of wins before falling to new league rival Grand Valley in a five-set thriller. The Hornets responded with back-to-back wins to improve to 4-1 on the year.

They improved to 1-1 in the CVC Valley Division with a three-set sweep over Wickliffe on Aug. 27.

“We had a slow start coming out of the gate,” Newcomer said. “I’m not sure if it was because it was our first home game or what. The team knew they had more to give and came out the second and third game 10 times stronger. We started playing more like a team rather than six individuals and it made a world of a difference.”

Stella DeJohn recorded 14 kills and Natalie Glowe added 12 against Wickliffe. Ava Golem posted a team-best 19 digs, Maria Alfieri added 18 assists and Abby Ruckel finished with seven service aces.

Kirtland’s cross country teams have competed in two events so far this fall.

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when needed.

Sullivan and Gardner are expected to handle much of the ball-carrying duties but the Hornets have several others who can step up when called upon.

Defensively, the Hornets will again look to swarm to the football and take advantage of their speed and aggressiveness to shut down opposing offenses.

Cross Country

The Hornets opened the season with a historical performance at the Berkshire Early Bird Invitational at the Geauga County Fairgrounds.

Reilly Greenlee and John Sayle both turned in record-setting performances at the meet.

Greenlee, a sophomore, finished 10th overall with a time of 20:13 to move up to No. 11 all-time on Kirtland’s 5K leaderboard and Sayle, a senior competing in his first-ever cross country meet, completed the race in 16:41, good for 12th place. He moved to No. 6 on the school’s all-time record board.

Sayle and Greenlee followed up those outstanding performances with another strong finish at the Kenston Invitational last weekend.

“We were happy with the competitive races by our athletes today,” Kirtland coach JP Moran said after the Kenston meet. “The course was more challenging than last week with a few hills, some tight turns, and congested traffic on the trails with many runners, so that was great for us to experience.”

Golf

Kirtland’s young golf team opened the season with a pair of dual match wins then the Hornets lost four straight to Lake Catholic, Chagrin Falls, Perry and Hawken. They snapped that skid with wins over Orange and Lake Catholic.

“It was great,” Kirtland coach Sam Kless said of the losing-streak busting win over Orange. “We are young but they are working hard to get better.”

Victor Alfieri maintained his hot streak as he shot a team-best 42 against the Lions. Cici Anness carded a 43 and Aaron Shultz and Zach Szymczak rounded out the scoring with identical 46s.

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Kirtland Public Library The Kirtland Public Library is located at 9267 Chillicothe Road. The library will be open Sundays from 12-4 p.m. starting Sept. 9.

The phone number is 440-256-7323 and the web address is www.kirtland.lib.oh.us.

Cut the Cord with The Coupon Guy

Sept. 11 • 7 p.m.

Joe “The Coupon Guy” Daugirdas will discuss the options for streaming video devices and services, and how to pick the ones that are best for you. He will help make sense of the confusion when switching from cable to another service.

This event is free, however you must register and get a ticket. Please call the library to reserve your seat.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Kirtland Public Library The Coupon Guy has been honing his shopping skills in the Northeast Ohio area for many years. He has built his saving ways to the point where he typically saves 70-80 percent when shopping for groceries and over 90 percent for toiletries.

Local Author Pens Novel

Please check out the newly revised fiction mystery/murder book called “Deadly Pranks,” written by Don Rush, alumni member of Kirtland High School.

Deadly Pranks is about four teenage boys from Kirtland — Don being one of them — who pulled some innocent pranks on his neighbors and friends. As the story unfolds, the (fictitious) pranks become eviler and more sinister, causing the father of two girls to

have a heart attack. The plot proceeds where the two evil sisters capture and blindfold the boys, kidnap them and keep them caged up in a barn in Kirtland.

If you read the book, you can find out if all the boys survive — and the outcome of the two girls. As Rush said, “I decided early on the two girls would be the aggressors in the book. You don’t read very often, if ever, about two girls, setting up an elaborate plan to kidnap and torture four boys.”

Rush also writes about Mentor, Painesville, Euclid and Cleveland, along with the Cleveland Browns and Cleveland Indians, as a reference to the area in certain plots in the book.

LEGO Club

Sept. 7. 10 • 2 p.m.

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

Mug Meals

Sept. 16 • 3:30 p.m.

Learn how to make some delicious microwave meals. For grades 6-12. Register by calling (440) 256-7323.

Courtyard Creations

Sept. 20 • 11 a.m.

Families with kids age 5 and under, come to our beautiful courtyard to visit several different stations and let your creativity flow.

Join us for the last Courtyard Creations of the year. Please dress to mess and call the library to register.

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from page 5 going to come out, including a medical helicopter,” Nosse said. “They’re going to land in our lot and give a little demonstration. We’re going to have police K9s. It’s going to be a lot of fun. We’re going to sponsor maybe a little hot dog cook-off, some prizes that some kids can win. We’re going to have some ice cream cone certificates to pass out. It’s going to be a fun community event and we look forward to it. If everybody could attend, it would be much appreciated. Hopefully, we can keep this going for years.”

Councilman Joe Smolic asked Nosse how the newly installed crosswalk on state Route

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Read to Archie

Sept. 20 • 3 p.m.

Don’t have school on Friday, Sept. 20?

Come read to a gentle giant of a dog named Archie. Kids in grades K-5 can sign up for a 15-minute time slot. Arrive a bit early to choose just the right book to read to this therapy dog. Register by calling (440) 256-7323.

Let’s Talk About It

Sept. 23 • 7 p.m.

Read and discuss “Dust Bowl Girls: The Inspiring Story of the Team That Barnstormed Its Way to Basketball Glory,” by Lydia Reeder. Held in the Community Room.

Dance Party

Sept. 27 • 11 a.m.

A dance party for families with children up through age 5 in the Community Room. Spend a fantastic half hour with your child. Register by calling the library at (440) 256-7323.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Sept. 30 • 12-5:30 p.m.

Schedule an appointment at RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS. Donate blood and receive an Atlas Cinema 2 for one movie pass while supplies last.

306 by Kirtland Schools is going.

“No issues with the crosswalk,” he replied. “As a matter of fact, it’s been well-received so far. It’s been utilized. We haven’t seen any violators yet, but with school starting, we’re encouraging everybody to make sure to use the crosswalks. (The) light’s been functioning great. Police and fire, when we go through it, the Opticom (traffic signal preemption) actually activates. It shuts it down so you can’t use the crosswalk. Very good tool.”

Nosse added, “I hate to tell you that there’s zero tolerance if we catch you not using it, but there’ll be zero tolerance. We just want to promote safety. We want everybody to get from point A to point B without having any issues.”

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

One of the best ways to encourage kids to love reading is to read to them often. Reading exposes young children to a large vocabulary and introduces them to the world. Sign your child up for this initiative and pick up your swag, check out some books and start your reading adventure. The library is here to cheer you on every step of the way.

Check in at the Children’s Desk after each 100 books and receive a sticker to place on our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Wall. Choose a book to keep forever after 500 books and receive a t-shirt after completing your 1000 books.

Come to the Children’s Desk for more information and to sign up for this great initiative.

Storytime

Tuesdays • 10 a.m.

Families, listen to great stories, sing songs, chant rhymes, and have fun, all aligning with fostering early literacy. (Except for Sept. 3 and Sept. 17)

Lapsit

Tuesdays • 10:45 a.m.

A short storytime just for families with kids under the age of 2. Enjoy bounces, tickles, rhymes, songs, a story and a big finish with bubbles. (Except for Sept. 3 and Sept.

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The Zen-like atmosphere at Jeff Tomaszewski’s MaxStrength Fitness promotes quiet and deliberate precision. Unlike most places, there’s no loud music, there are no mirrors on the walls and there are no caustic trainers screaming at people.

STRONG & Fabulous!

After nearly 30 years as an interior designer and Feng shui expert, sixty-something Johanna Pockar of Euclid crashed through her own glass ceiling by founding Energy by Design.

The only downside to this super-busy designer’s life was a litany of back problems that caused her ongoing pain.

“I have a friend who trained at MaxStrength Fitness for four years and absolutely raved about the uniqueness of the experience,” she says. So, Johanna decided to give it a try.

“During the initial consultation, studio owner Jeff Tomaszewski was totally honest with me, saying due to the damage that needed to be fixed with my back through surgery (spinal stenosis, herniated disks), he couldn’t eliminate my back pain,” she says. “But he did say he could get me in much better shape with stronger muscles to face the surgery and three-month recuperation period. And he did just that. The muscles in my back, surrounding my spine especially, are much stronger.”

She reports the twice-weekly, 20-minute workouts are a different experience than she’s ever had in a gym.

When You’re Done, You Feel Fabulous “Since the exercises are taken at a slower pace, you think they would be easy, but they’re not,” she explains. “Pushing your muscles to the

point of failure is hard work. But when you’re done, you feel fabulous. I would never push myself as hard as these trainers push me. Yet they are very conscientious of safety.”

Jeff reports they designed a program to boost Johanna’s functionality, especially in the supporting muscle framework of the lower back.

She says that after seeing her results— looking and feeling better than ever—her husband, Jerry, who is in his mid-70s, has also joined MaxStrength.

“Pushing your muscles to the point of failure is hard work. But when you’re done, you feel fabulous.” - Johanna Pockar, Euclid

An “Almost Zen-Like” Environment Jeff describes his fitness studio as “Zen- like” for good reason. Unlike most places, there’s no loud music, there are no mirrors on the walls and there are no caustic trainers screaming at people.

This is a place of quiet and deliberate precision.

Unmatched in the industry, computerized exercise machines are perfectly calibrated to each client for an intense, individualized workout.

The studio is the only of its kind in the country to offer these three lines of equipment under one roof: SuperSlow Systems, MedX and David.

Every step of the protocol is science based.

For instance, the studio is kept cool—in the low

60s—to maximize the workouts and keep the body from overheating. High-efficiency fans are placed above the different pieces of equipment.

As a result, MaxStrength promises a sweat-free workout that allows clients to pop in during their lunch hours and head back to work without wasting time showering.

“Our clients also like that the studio is quiet and peaceful,” says Jeff, whose background is in sports medicine, physical therapy and athletic training.

“Our trainers dress like professionals because they are. There is a profound difference between our methodology and everyone else’s.”

“Pushing your muscles to the point of failure is hard work. But when you’re done, you feel fabulous.”

To schedule a complimentary consultation with MaxStrength Fitness, at 4212 State Route 306 in Willoughby, call 440-226-8080 or at 2211 Crocker Road in Westlake, call 440-835-9090. For more information, or to view more testimonials, visit MaxStrengthFitness.com.

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Call or Text ZAC 440-679-7293

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

221 Cherry St. Chardon, OH • (440) 214-9600

Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Help Wanted Small gardening company hiring part/ full time position includes weeding, planting, mulching, and some lawn cutting. Must have good customer relations, reliable transportation. Flexible scheduling to 40 hours per week. Experience preferred. Winter work available. Call (440) 759-4380.

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