Girls Soccer Wins District Title
By AlAn KornspAn sports@KArlovecmediA com
The Hornets Girls Soccer Team's season came to an end in the OHSAA Regional Title Game on Nov. 1 at Twinsburg High School against the Chippewa Chipps.
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Although the Hornets played great defense, they were not able to find the back of the net in the Regional Title Game.
The Chipps got the only goal they needed in the first half as they went on to defeat the Hornets 1-0 and advance to the final four.
For the Hornets, the season was a great success as they overcame adversity and returned to the elite eight for the second year in a row.
After starting the season 10-1, the Hornets faced adversity as they lost five out of their final six games of the regular season.
In the wake of being shut out in five straight games, the Hornets finished the regular season with a 1-0 victory over the Orange Lions at Wilson Stadium on Oct. 9.
Lexi Vosicky led the Hornets to the Elite 8 for the second year in a row as she was the
with 51 points (22 goals, 7 assists).
Although the Hornets battled adversity throughout the regular season, Head Coach Josh Sladick said that his players were motivated to have success and to make a great playoff run.
“After last year making the run
to the Elite 8, the first thing they said in the summer was, ‘why not, why can't we go back?,” Coach Sladick said. “So we knew it was going to bring different challenges, just like every season does. You graduate some people, you bring in new
people, and you got to get back on the same page.”
The coach continued: “The biggest hurdle was having Olivia (the Hornets top goal scorer) go down. When she went down that made us
Mixed-Use Development Plans Move Ahead
Ordinance to Prohibit
Short-Term Rentals
Tabled by Council
By cAssAndrA shofAr
cAssAndrA@KArlovecmediA com
Kirtland City Council voted Oct. 6 to accept the preliminary plan for a proposed mixed-used development in Kirtland’s Historic Town Center at 9337 Chillicothe Road.
Ray Sankovich and Alan Negrelli, of Signature Real Estate Services, as well as Brett Dawson and Mike Caito, of Payne and Payne Builders, of Munson Township, were present at the meeting to provide an overview of the project dubbed "Kirtland Town Center."
with an overview of a
Development plans for the 5.65acre property, located within the Historic Town Center zoning district, include 10 single-family home sites for sale, eight attached villa homes for sale and two buildings with 20 residential units for lease, plus one retail location, said Sankovich.
“We’re looking at a walkable, charming neighborhood, with a street with sidewalks and treelawn trees,” Caito added. “Our single-family homes are designed to
be really appealing to anybody, but they’re kind of being geared toward people who want to downsize from a larger house in Kirtland. Kirtland has a lot of really beautiful homes on larger pieces of property. People might want to stay in the community. So, we’ve developed a line of homes that are smaller, more modern, but have traditional architecture where someone could downsize and live long in a house that’s smaller.”
Coffee with Council is Saturday, Nov. 15 10-11 a.m., at Kirtland City Hall. For more information, contact Joe Smolic at 440-487-8984 or JSmolic@ kirtlandohio.com
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SCREENSHOT
Mike Cato, an architect with Payne and Payne Builders, provided Kirtland City Council
proposed mixed-used development on property at 9337 Chillicothe Road, alongside real estate developer Ray Sankovich.
Copeland Earns All-Ohio Honors At XC State Championships
By AlAn KornspAn sports@KArlovecmediA com
The Kirtland Hornets Girls Cross Country Team returned to the OHSAA Cross Country State Championships for the second year in a row on Nov. 1 at Fortress Obetz, in Obetz, Ohio.
In addition, Joey Ciavarelli was the first Hornets Boys Cross Country Team runner to qualify for the OHSAA State Championships in 26 years.
At the OHSAA State Championships on Nov. 1, the Girls Cross Country Team finished 10th overall in the Div. IV Girls 5K race and Izzie Copeland finished 7th individually to make the podium and earn All-Ohio honors.
Also, in his first year competing at the state tournament, junior Joey Ciavarelli finished 117th in the Div. IV Boys 5K race with a time of 17:32.52.
The post season started strong for the Hornets Girls Cross Country Team as they won the CVC Valley Division Title at the CVC Championships on Oct.11 at Geneva High School. Copeland won the CVC individual title and Sayle finished second.
After winning the CVC Title, the Hornets won the District Title at Madison High School on Oct. 18.
In the OHSAA District Championship, six Hornets runners finished in the top 20, including Copeland (3rd - 18:45), Sayle (9th - 20:00.02), Nadija Mrva (11th - 20:33.95), Anna Hill (16th - 21:10.88), Danika Schaum (19th – 21:51.81) and Sarah Zivko (21:19.11).
The following week at the OHSAA Re-
gional Finals on Oct. 25 at Boardman High School, the Hornets Girls Team finished third overall. Leading the Hornets at regionals were Copeland (6th - 19:11.54) and Mrva (22nd - 20:36.38).
Copeland was happy that the whole team qualified for the OHSAA State Championships for the second year in a row.
“It's so special to be here with my team,” Copeland said. “It's been a lot of fun this weekend and just getting to race here all together at the start line, it's so special.”
Copeland said that in order to be mentally ready for the state championship race, she has focused on building mental toughness throughout the season as she pushed herself as hard as she could during training.
Because of the great effort that Copeland gave during training, she was confident that she could be successful at the state championships.
During the state championship race, Copeland said that her goal during the first mile was to try to stay in the top twenty and then stick with that group of runners throughout the second mile.
“The last mile (was) all heart and just leaving it all out there,” Copeland said.
In the final stretch of the race, Copeland said she was trying to make sure that she did not get passed.
“I just really didn't want to get passed again,” Copeland said. “The past two races I've gotten beat right at the end. So I just really wanted to kick it and give all I had left and really push myself until I couldn't push myself any more. And that's what I did.”
Copeland said that when she finished the
“It's unbelievable, I can't believe that I did it,” Copeland said.
Along with Copeland finishing 7th and earning All-Ohio Honors, the Hornets Girls Cross Country Team finished in 10th place.
The Hornets were led by Copeland (18:43.89), Sayle (20:25.17), Mrva (20:28.31), Hill (20:55.08), Schaum (21:38.88), Urbanick (22:06.06) and Zivko (22:35.14).
In addition to Copeland earning All-Ohio Honors and the Hornets Girls Team finishing in tenth place, Joey Ciavarelli was the first Hornets boys runner since 1999 to compete at OHSAA Cross Country State Championships.
Ciavarelli said that it was an exciting moment at regionals when he learned that he qualified for the OHSAA Cross Country State Championships.
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A Note from the Mayor
Autumn is certainly in full swing and this weekend, we will see both the inherent beauty of our community and institutional faith come together in service.
Thanks to our wonderful faith-based organizations, service projects will abound on November 7 and 8. As part of two days of service, in cooperation with our churches, school and civic organizations, on Saturday, the city will lead yard cleanups for veterans and seniors. This is always one of my favorite days of the year, watch ing folks come together to help neighbors and community mem bers.
A big congratulations is in order for Kirtland Cross Coun try coach JP Moran and his cross country team for an incredibly successful season. The following excerpt was taken from Kirtland Schools Superintendent Chad VanArnhem’s weekly newsletter: “This has been a season of quite the accomplishments, with peland running 18:38, a 6-minute mile aver age pace, breaking the school record from 1989, Joey Ciavarelli qualifying for the state meet, the first male KHS qualifier since 1999, and the girls team winning the CVC and qualifying for the state meet.”
John Warren were elected on Tuesday night.
Thank you to all that ran respectful campaigns and I know this new group will work diligently to keep Kirtland Schools one of the best systems around. Special thanks to outgoing board members Jonathan Withrow and Shannon Green for their eight years of dedicated service. Kirtland Schools are better for having their guidance and dedication.
State qualifiers were Joey Ciavarelli, Izzie Copeland, Anna Hill, Nadija Mrva, Kylie Sayle, Danika Schaum, Megan Urbanek and Sara Zivko. Along with their teammates, I want to wish them all sincere congratulations and thank them for representing our community so well.
Congratulations are also in order for three Kirtland Schools Board of Education election winners. Incumbent Josh Hayes, along with newcomers Christine Andow and
Copeland
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“It was a surreal moment at regionals,” Ciavarelli said. “I knew I had a shot going into the race and that there was a possibility that I was going to make it to states. When I crossed that finish line (at regionals), I just had to hope that I was able to make it, and here I am today after running the race (at states).”
Kirtland City Council retained three members, Matt Schulz, Ron Fenstermaker and Eric Ziegler. Thank you to these three for your continued service. We have a tremendous city council and I look forward to a continued working relationship with these members.
At city hall, we will be working the next couple months to close out fiscal year 2025 and prepare for our 2026 budget.
We will continue to find ways to provide the best services, safety and create new opportunities for economic development. As always, we will balance these with need for road repairs and repaving, and how to fund our critical infrastructure.
As we head into the holiday season, knowing inclement weather often strikes this time of year, let’s keep an eye on our aging neighbors or those with disabilities to ensure their safety and comfort.
Additionally, if you know of someone in need of other assistance, please contact my office and we will work to help, or connect you with one of our many civic groups or churches to find needed resources.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Mayor Potter
Overall, Ciavarelli was happy with his performance at the state championships.
“I'm really happy with the performance and what I did today,” Ciavarelli said.
With such a great cross country season, Hornets runners earned various honors.
Copeland won the CVC Conference MVP Award and Head Coach Dr. JP Moran was named the CVC Coach of the Year.
Also earning CVC First Team All-Conference honors were Ciavarelli, Copeland, Mrva, and Sayle.
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“There is a small component of commercial space that could either be a coffee shop or office. We don’t have that figured out just yet. We’re still working on the details,” Caito said. “But basically, the whole development … is designed to connect to the north, so that hopefully, when the property north of us gets developed, it will connect in with the streets and you can walk around the block.”
Caito emphasized the development’s appeal is the smaller lot-sizes, which he later said would be 50-foot-wide lots for single-fam-
KIRTLAND CITY- MEMBER OF COUNCIL AT LARGE - VOTE FOR 3 Ronald E. Fenstermaker KIRTLAND HILLS VILLAGE -
The next step will be for the plans to go back to Kirtland Planning and Zoning Commission for fine-tuning, after which council will vote on a final plan, said Kirtland Law Director Matt Lallo.
In other business, council unanimously voted to table the ordinance prohibiting short-term rentals, which would include Airbnb- and Vrbo-registered properties, in Kirtland until the Nov. 17 council meeting.
“I just wanted to come up and say thank you very much for taking this matter under consideration and for being willing to do your due-diligence and table it,” said resident Christine Pappas, who spoke during a previous public hearing on the matter. “We really appreciate it, so thank you very much for hearing us and complying with that.
At the end of the meeting, council discussed establishing a short-term rental standing committee, which would include council President Ronald Fenstermaker and council members Joe Smolic and Matthew Schulz, along with Jason Bridges, who sits on the planning and zoning committee, and two residents. Those present tentatively scheduled a committee meeting for 6 p.m. Oct. 14. to discuss short-term rental legislation.
Fenstermaker requested that council members send their suggestions for the short-term rental legislation to Lallo, who would compile them for the committee.
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By Chad VanArnhem, Superintendent
history on Saturday, Sept. 27 when she became the fastest Hornet to ever complete a 5K race. Copeland placed fourth overall at the 2025 Madison U Wanna Comeback Invitational with a time of 18:38.72, breaking the previous school record of 18:43 that had stood since 1989. That mark was set by three-time state champion Michelle Borgert.
Congratulations to the entire girls cross country team for qualifying to race at state. They have qualified for this race in back to back seasons. Also, congratulations to Joey Ciavarelli for individually qualifying for the boys’ cross country meet at state. He is the first boy to qualify since 1999!
Congratulations to both Kirtland Elementary School and Kirtland Middle School for both being named by the U.S. News & World Reports as “Best Elementary Schools in 2026” and "Best Middle Schools in 2026”. (Kirtland High School was named earlier in the school year.) The hard work of our students and staff coupled by the support of our families and community allows for our continued success to take place.
Kirtland High School French teacher
Heather Klemens received special recognition at the Lake County Freedom Fund Banquet on October 18, 2025, honoring the positive impact she’s had on her students.
pactful life lessons as she radiates kindness,” Rodriguez wrote. “She has taught me that French is such a valuable language as it is spoken on every continent.” Congratulations to Mrs. Klemens and thank you to Chase for the nomination!
Kirtland High School senior Charlie Whittaker has earned the prestigious recognition as National Merit Finalists, placing them among an elite group of high school scholars nationwide. To achieve Finalist standing, students must demonstrate exceptional academ-
roles, community service, and a personal
lowing students for their Advanced Placement
Boys Soccer. Volleyball Finish as District Runners Up Football Has
Undefeated Regular Season
By AlAn KornspAn sports@KArlovecmediA com
Both the Hornets Boys Soccer Team and Girls Volleyball Team finished the Fall as District Runners Up and Hornets Football completed an undefeated regular season.
Boys Soccer
After winning their first round playoff game 8-0 over the Waterloo Vikings on Oct. 16, the Hornets hosted the Wellington Dukes on Oct. 23 in the District Semifinals.
In dramatic fashion, the Hornets defeated the Dukes, 3-2 in overtime to return to the District Championship Game for the second year in a row.
Against the Dukes, sophomore Marko Valentic put the Hornets ahead 1-0, with a first half goal.
Valentic said that Bram Crisci had a nice assist which set him up for the shot on goal.
“The goal in the first half, Bram played me a real nice ball,” said Valentic.
After halftime the Dukes scored twice to take a 2-1 lead deep into the second half. However, Valentic got the equalizer goal with under three minutes to play to force overtime.
In getting the equalizer, Valentic said he broke away from the defense and was able to finish strong with his left foot.
In leading the Hornets to victory, Valentic emphasized how important it was to be mentally tough.
“I came into this game with a killer mentality, I know no defense can stop me, you got to go in there with that mentality,” said Valentic. “Went in here, scored two goals, got the assist to the winner, you got to come in with that mindset.”
In overtime Crisci's corner kick found the back of the net to give the Hornets a thrilling 3-2 District Semifinal victory.
After defeating the Dukes, the Hornets faced the Rootstown Rovers in the District Championship on Oct. 25 at Berkshire's Great Lakes Cheese Stadium.
After losing to the Rootstown Rovers 4-0 in the regular season, the Hornets gave great effort in the District Championship. However, the Rovers were able to score a goal in the first half to claim a 1-0 District Championship victory.
For the season the Hornets were led offensively by Valentic (35 points - 14 goals, 7 assists), Crisci (33 points - 12 goals, 7 assists), Karlo Cubela (23 points - 6 goals, 11 assists), Elijah Johnson (19 points- 7 goals, 5 assists) and Corbin MacGillis (11 points- 3 goals, 5 assists).
Earning 2025 First Team Greater Cleveland Soccer Coaches Association recognition for the Hornets included Tage Crisci, Bram Crisci, Valentic, and Charlie Whitaker. Receiving Honorable Mention awards included Cubela, Johnson and Xavier Lasecki.
Girls Volleyball
The Hornets Girls Volleyball Team also finished the Fall 2025 season as District Runners Up.
After a strong regular season which saw the Hornets finish 15-7, they then took on the Harding Skippers in the first round of the playoffs on Oct. 16.
The Hornets were dominant in their victory over the Skippers, winning the first two sets, 25-7 and 25-8. The Hornets then won the match with a 25-18 victory in the third set.
In the District Semifinals the Hornets defeated the Labrae Vikings, 3-2. The Hornets lost the first set 23-25, but then won the next two sets, 25-20 and 25-12 to go up 2-1. After the Vikings tied the match at 2-2, the Hornets punched their ticket to the District Championship by winning the fifth set, 15-6.
On Oct. 22 in the District Championship, the Hornets lost 3-0 to the Independence
Blue Devils.
For the season, the Hornets were led offensively by Ellie Spencer (318 kills, 64 aces), Adriana Grman (78 aces, 373 assists), Karli DiFranco (201 kills) and Matea Vujica (223 kills).
During the season Grman recorded her 500th career assist in the District Championship game. Also, on Sept. 25 against the Chagrin Falls Tigers, Bria Golem got her 500th dig and on Sept. 29 Ellie Spencer recorded her 500th kill.
The Hornets were led defensively by Bria Golem (492 digs, 673 receptions), Ellie Spencer (349 receptions, 317 digs), Willa Gordon (171 digs, 204 receptions) and Silvia Ingram (44 blocks).
Earning CVC First Team All-conference Honors were Golem and Spencer. Grman earned second team All-CVC and Difranco and Willa Gordon received CVC All-Conference Honorable Mention.
In dramatic fashion, the Kirtland Hornets boys soccer team defeated the Dukes, 3-2 in overtime to return to the District Championship Game for the second year in a row.
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re-identify who we were going to be on the field, and how we were going to be. Olivia is that strong of a player for us.”
Certainly, the Hornets high level of motivation was instrumental in the resilience they demonstrated throughout the season.
With their strong motivation and resilience, the Hornets, for the second year in a row, went on a run to the elite eight in the OHSAA Div. V Playoffs.
In fact, the great playoff run began with the Hornets defeating their first two opponents by a combined score of 16-0.
On Oct. 18 at Wilson Stadium, junior Lexi Vosicky and freshman Gabby D'Amato led the Hornets to their first playoff victory over the South Range Pirates. Vosicky had three goals and D'Amato added 2 goals and two assists. Also scoring for the Hornets were Payton Adkins, Abelo Delagado and Anna Dumstorff.
Urbanick. “(It) was a great momentum boost for us at the beginning of the postseason to set us up for success.”
After winning their first two playoff games and gaining momentum, the Hornets took on the JFK Eagles for the District Championship on Oct. 25.
In a much closer contest than the previous two games, the Hornets won the OHSAA District Title by defeating the Eagles, 3-1.
In the District Title game, Vosicky scored two goals and Dumstorff added 1.
Then, in the Hornets 1-0 Regional Semifinal victory over the Cardinal Mooney Cardinals, Vosicky scored the Hornets only goal as they advanced to the elite eight.
The Hornets then continued their dominance on Oct. 23 when they hosted the Badger Braves in the District Semifinals. In this contest, the Hornets again won by a score of 8-0.
Leading the Hornets over the Braves were D'Amato (2 goals), Megan Urbanick (2), Vosicky (2), Adkins (1) and Dumstorff (1).
Urbanick said that having a great start helped provide the Hornets momentum as they looked to continue to advance in the playoffs.
“I think it was huge (the success in the first two playoffs games), going into what's going to be some tougher competition,” said
For the season, the Hornets were led offensively by Vosicky (51 points, 22 goals, 7 assists), D'Amato (40 points - 14 goals, 12 assists), Pickens (25 points - 10 goals, 5 assists), Urbanick (23 points - 3 goals, 17 assists), Adkins (17 points - 5 goals, 7 assists) and Dumstorff (16 points - 6 goals, 4 assists).
With such a great season, the Hornets earned numerous accolades.
Vosicky was named the Division V Player of the Year by the Greater Cleveland Soccer Coaches Association.
In addition, earning First Team All Greater Cleveland were Adkins, D'Amato, Pickens, and Vosicky. Also, Lauren Palagyi, Kylie Sayle, and Urbanick earned All-Greater Cleveland Honorable mention.
Also, Kirtland Assistant Coach Julie Madden was named the Division V Assistant Coach of the Year by the Greater Cleveland Soccer Coaches Association.
The Kirtland Public Library is located at 9267 Chillicothe Road. Hours are Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday-Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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.
Adult Programs
Knit & Crochet
Nov. 18 • 6 p.m.
Dec. 1 • 6 p.m.
Open to anyone who enjoys knitting or crocheting or is interested in learning these skills. Join the fun the first Monday and third Tuesday of each month from 6-7 p.m. Bring your own supplies; drop in and get hooked.
No Pressure Book Discussion
Nov. 24 • 1:30 p.m.
Join us in the Community Room to talk about any books you've read recently that you want to recommend to others. Bring a bagged lunch if you would like to.
Cookbook Club:
No Club for November
This club is for anyone who wants to expand their cooking knowledge and have some fun in the kitchen. The challenges resume on Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. with a cookie swap for the first responders in Kirtland. Call the library for more information or sign up on the library’s website for this event.
Book Bracelets
Nov. 7 • 1:30 p.m.
Love books? Love bracelets? Combine two things you love into a stylish bracelet to show off your love of reading. Join us for an afternoon of creating fun to make paper beads out of strips of book pages. No experience required, just a willingness to create.
Lake Erie Murder and Mayhem
Nov. 10 • 6 p.m.
Lake Erie, with its scenic views and world-class fishing, has become a source of pride for our state and even our nation. However, throughout history, it has offered an ideal backdrop for evil misdeeds to be carried out. Pirates, robbers and even murderers have used the 240-mile stretch of open waters and dark shoreline to conduct such bloody offenses.
Join author Wendy Koile as she recounts such eerie tales that occurred on this great but deadly lake. Book sales will follow the event.
Please register for this event sponsored by the Friends of the Kirtland Public Library.
Kirtland Public Library
Cricut Design Workshop: Holiday Cards
Nov. 12 • 6 p.m.
Learn the basics of Cricut design with this card workshop. All supplies will be provided by the library. Registration is required as space is limited.
Raffle Baskets
Oct. 18 - Nov. 15
Get raffle tickets for a chance to win some beautiful raffle baskets. The Friends of the Kirtland Public Library host this annual fundraiser to support great programs and speakers at the library all year. Cash and card accepted.
The drawing is Nov. 15. Tickets cost $5 for 6, $10 for 15 and $20 for 35 tickets. Enter for your chance to win and support the Kirtland Public Library in the process.
3D Design Ornaments
Dec. 3 • 2 p.m.
Adults are invited to join us and create a 3D ornament using Tinkercad. This class is designed for beginners; no previous experience with Tinkercad is necessary. Registration is required. Prints will be ready for pickup in approximately one week.
Be Your Own Barista
Dec. 5 • 1:30 p.m.
Love coffee shop drinks, but hate the prices? Come "Be Your Own Barista." Learn how to make a few of Starbucks' most popular drinks and get recipes for more. We will create a coffee drink, a chai and a refresher.
Make it Merry
Dec. 6 • 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Join us for this two-hour workshop where we will make a variety of holiday-themed crafts using Library of Things tools and other equipment. The library will supply all materials. Grades 5 and up are welcome. Please register to attend.
Chair Yoga
Dec. 8 • 2 p.m.
Gentle chair yoga led by Anne Owens. All levels are welcome to this free event sponsored by the Friends of the Kirtland Public Library. Please register for this event.
Book Page Holiday Tree Craft
Dec. 9 • 4 p.m.
Make your own holiday tree from an upcycled book. We will supply the book. Just sign up and show up for this fun class.
Louis Comfort Tiffany Glass
Dec. 10 • 6 p.m.
Come learn about this fascinating artist’s
Genealogical Society Meets Nov. 20
Join the Lake County Genealogical Society on a journey back to the Civil War era during its upcoming Nov. 20 Zoom meeting.
The LCGS will begin with a brief business meeting at 10 a.m. followed by a presentation from Kassidy Cobb, who will discuss how uplifting 19th-century patriotic tunes and music brought joy and motivation to the soldiers of that time. Cobb also will share the fun games soldiers enjoyed
place in Cleveland history as Barbara Snow considers some of the many works of Tiffany here in our own backyard. Barbara Snow has been a Wade Chapel (at Lake View Cemetery) tour guide for four years, is an avid student of all things Tiffany and will suggest opportunities for seeing Tiffany’s work at various locations.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Dec. 12 • 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
To register for the blood drive, please go to RedCrossBlood.org and search for the drive using the sponsor code: Kirtlandlibrary
Youth Programs
Lapsit
Tuesdays • 10 a.m.
Bounces, rhymes, one book, scarves and shakers, geared for families with children under the age of 3. No need to register.
Storytime
Wednesdays • 10 a.m.
Enjoy great books, rhymes, songs, and surprises with your child. This storytime is geared for families with children aged 5 and under. No need to register.
Special Events
Register for events at www.kirtland.lib.oh.us
Make an Apple Pie
Nov. 15 • 10:30 a.m. or 2 p.m.
Kids in grades kindergarten and up, bring a rolling pin, an apron and your favorite adult to assist you as you create an apple pie completely from scratch. You will create the pastry dough, peel and slice the apples and then put the whole 8-inch pie together. You will take this pie home to bake immediately or freeze to bake later. Be sure to arrive on time, as you will be busy. Please register for either the 10:30 a.m. or 2 p.m. session on the library’s website.
Coding Club
Nov. 17 • 4 p.m.
Students from grades 3 through 5 are invited to join us for coding club. Using Code.
org, we will learn the basics of how to code. No prior coding knowledge is required and laptops will be provided. Please register for this event.
Toddler & Preschool Dance Party
Nov. 21 • 10:30 a.m.
Families with children age 5 and under, dance with your child at the library. Are you starting to feel stuck inside, with no place for your energy to go? Dance your extra energy away. We will use props like shakers or scarves. Please register for this event.
Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
Nov. 22 • 10:30 a.m.
Attendees aged up through fifth grade will do a Peanuts craft and sample goodies like the ones at the Thanksgiving feast in “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving.” Please register everyone attending.
Make A Pompom Wreath
Dec. 1 • 10:30 a.m.
Kids, bring your favorite adult. Children aged up through fifth grade will create a small pompom wreath for holiday decoration. Please register everyone attending.
Teen 3D Design Ornaments
Dec. 1 • 6 p.m.
Teens are invited to join us and create a 3D ornament using Tinkercad. This class is designed for beginners, no previous experience with Tinkercad is necessary. Registration is required.
Prints will be ready for pickup in approximately one week.
Make It Merry
Dec. 6 • 2:30-4:30pm
Join us for this 2-hour workshop where we will make a variety of holiday-themed crafts using Library of Things tools and other equipment. The library will supply all materials. Grades 5 and up are welcome. Please register to attend.
LEGO Club
Dec. 13 • 10:30 a.m.
Families, spend an hour building with the library's LEGO bricks. Once you have completed your creation, you will place it on display until the next LEGO Club.
during their downtime, including checkers, chess and cards.
Cobb has been recognized by Congress, the Commonwealth of Kentucky, DAR, SAR, DUVCW and others for her efforts to promote the past.
The meeting on Zoom is free to attend and open to all. To receive an invitation to the Zoom meeting, send an email at least two days in advance of the meeting to lcgsohio@lcgsohio.org.
AP Scholar: (Granted to students who re ceive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams): Isabelle Copeland, Jared Cottrell, Elliot Hostelley, Andrew Kostelnik, Corbin MacGillis, Richard Pennza, Niko Vasquez, Charlie Vignero, Howard Ayers, and Brandon Oppenheim.
AP Scholar with Honor: (Granted to stu dents who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams)
Katelyn Beuck, Faith Blankenship, Eric Bradac, Ryan Caimi, Kaitlyn D’Amato, Mi chael Dumstorff, Priscilla Pennza, Megan Urbanick, Vivienne Venida, and Emily Zivko.
AP Scholar with Distinction: (Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams) Matilda Jankowski, Jacob LaVerde, Lau ren Palagyi, Hudson Weight, and Charlie Whittaker.
Thank you for your continued support, and go Hornets!
Dr. Chad VanArnhem, Superintendent
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