2015 Winter Newsletter

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City of Kirtland Newsletter
City of Faith and Beauty
Spring /
City of Kirtland  9301 Chillicothe Road  Kirtland, OH 44094
440-256-3332  www.kirtlandohio.com
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
A Message from Mayor Mark A. Tyler
COMMUNITY NEWS
• Community
Thanksgiving Service
• Kirtland Area Service
Council Holiday
Programs
• Shred Day Results
• Kirtland Garden Club
Decorates
• Local Contractor Helps
Kirtland
• Waste Management
PUBLIC WORKS
• Snow Plowing
Reminder
• Snow Parking Ban
• Road Work Halted for
Winter
FIRE DEPARTMENT
• New Command
Vehicle
POLICE
DEPARTMENT
• No Shave November
• Winter Driving Tips
• AAA Award
RECREATION
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Yoga Classes
CPR Class
Adult Co-Ed Basketball
Pancakes with Santa
Rentals at the
Community Center
SENIOR NEWS
• New Activities
WINTER 2015
Dear Residents of Kirtland,
As my journey as Mayor of the City of Kirtland
comes to a close, I would like to offer some final
remarks and also extend my sincere appreciation
for the honor of serving its citizens. I will always be
grateful to have had the opportunity to lead a city
whose residents have a steadfast pride in its past
and an undeniable passion for its future.
I have had the privilege of working with a team of
devoted and dedicated department heads who
go above and beyond their duties to provide Kirtland residents a safe and
healthy quality of life. They are reliable and professional, and I am humbled
to call them my friends. I proudly acknowledge Police Chief Wayne
Baumgart, Fire Chief Tony Hutton, Public Service Administrator Carm Catania,
Recreation and Senior Center Director Jenna Hull, City Engineer Phil Kiefer,
Finance Director Keith Martinet and Law Director Dan Richards. How lucky I
have been to have worked with the very best of the best.
Next, I would like to thank all of the City employees who dutifully serve our
residents each and every day. The quality and high level of service attained
by the Police, Fire/Rescue, Public Works, Community Center and
administrative staff is an integral part of Kirtland’s continued success.
I would like to thank City Council and those serving on the Planning and
Zoning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals and the Civil Service
Commission who fulfill important duties and responsibilities.
Every ending has a new beginning and the time that I have spent as your
Mayor has included some of the most memorable times in my life. As I turn
the page on this chapter, my wife Sandy and I wish our City every
opportunity, every achievement and every success.
Respectfully submitted,
Mark A. Tyler, Mayor
City of Kirtland
KIRTLAND NEWSLETTER  WINTER 2015  PAGE 2
Community Thanksgiving Service
When
Location
Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.
(doors open at 7:00 p.m.)
Kirtland Temple
9020 Chillicothe Road
The Kirtland Community joins together every year for a
Community Thanksgiving Service. All members of the
community are invited to attend.
This service is non-denominational. It is intended to provide
an opportunity for reflection and to celebrate all that we
have to be thankful for this season.
The service is FREE. However, donations are welcome and
will benefit the Kirtland Area Service Council's annual
holiday food basket program.
Kirtland Area Service Council Holiday Program
Holiday Baskets
Thanks to the generosity of the local
community, the Kirtland Area Service Council
distributes holiday food baskets to Kirtland
residents in need of assistance. The baskets are
filled with groceries and other non-perishable
items.
Residents who wish to contribute may drop off
non-perishable items at a collection site or
make a monetary donation. Toys and kids'
outerwear are also accepted.
The donation boxes for food will be put out
around the community on Friday, November
27th. Baskets will be assembled on December
11 for delivery on December 12 to people in
need in our community.
Please drop off all non-perishable items by
December 10. Items may be dropped off at
these locations:
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City Hall
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Kirtland Fire Stations
8979 Kirtland Chardon Road
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Kirtland Community & Senior Center
7900 Euclid Chardon Road
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Kirtland Public Library
Monetary Donations
Monetary donations are welcome and may
be sent to and made payable to the:
Kirtland Area Service Council
Kirtland, OH 44094
Requests for Assistance
If you are in need of assistance, please contact:
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Vicki Grinstead 440-256-8095
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Phil Johnson
440-256-3616
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Carol Parks
440-256-3145
About the Kirtland Area Service Council
The Kirtland Area Service Council (KASC) is an
agency consisting of its officers and a board of
fifteen members elected from within the Kirtland
School District. The KASC provides emergency,
social, and educational services to the residents of
the Kirtland School District, which is composed of
Kirtland, Kirtland Hills, Waite Hill, and portions of
Willoughby and Chardon. The KASC is a 501(c)(3)
corporation.
Thank you for helping the Kirtland Area Service
Council to share the spirit of the holiday season
with those needing assistance in our community!
Shred Day Features Pounds of Success
The City of Kirtland sponsored the Annual Shred and
Recycling Day on Saturday, October 3, 2015.
Residents were invited to bring up to five bankers size
boxes for shredding. All shredded materials are recycled
into paper products. This year, 6,769 pounds of paper was
shredded.
This event is traditionally held on a Saturday in early
October and it is free to residents. Once a 2016 date is
confirmed, the information will be posted at the city
website www.kirtlandohio.com.
Kirtland's 2015
Recycling Saved
Trees
57.37
Gallons of water
23691.5
Kilowatt hours of energy
14214.9
Cubic yards at the landfill
11.507
Gallons of fuel
1387.645
Pounds of air particulates
203.07
Adult Co-Ed
Garden Club of Kirtland
Open Shares
Gymthe Spirit of the Season
The Garden Club of Kirtland brings the splendor of the holiday season to
City Hall every year. They graciously donate their time and talents to
decorate and add a touch of festive cheer to City Hall. We appreciate
their ongoing commitment as we look forward to the 2015 holiday season!
The Garden Club of Kirtland was established for the purpose of
encouraging the love of gardening, to stimulate interest in our community
and enhance the appearance of the Kirtland area. The Garden Club
decorates the city signs with festive swags, plants seasonal containers at
the Kirtland Public Library, and decorates City Hall for the holidays. The
Garden Club encourages member’s awareness of environmental issues
and enjoys the friendship of others who share these objectives.
Meetings are held at the Kirtland Public Library on the first Thursday of the
month at 6:45 p.m. There will be no December meeting. Meetings resume
on January 7th. The topic is Phenology.
Guests are always welcome. For more information please send an email to:
thegardenclubofkirtland@gmail.com.
KPD Takes Part In No Shave November
No-Shave November is a month-long journey during which
participants forgo shaving and grooming in order to evoke
conversation and raise cancer awareness.
The Kirtland Police Department has been touched by this terrible
disease over the years and wanted to join this movement. The goal
of No-Shave November is to grow awareness by embracing your hair,
which many cancer patients lose, and letting it grow.
Each officer participating will donate to the cause and the Kirtland
Police Association will match the funds. Half of the donations will go
to cancer research and other half to local needy families for
Thanksgiving dinner.
Local Contractor Helps Beautify Kirtland
Local business owner, Tim Meyer of Badger Transfer generously
donated tons of fill material along with the use of compacting
and earth moving equipment and some labor to assist the Service
Department in a road widening project at the Kirtland Rec Park.
The project, which started this spring, will widen the road between
the Elementary School and the Kirtland Rec Park providing a safe
walking path for students and visitors. With Badger's ongoing help
the project is approximately 65% complete. Work on this project
will continue next spring.
Kirtland is very fortunate to have so many generous residents,
groups and businesses who offer their time and resources to
ensure Kirtland remains the City of Faith and Beauty.
Adult Co-Ed
Road Work Halted
for Winter
Open
Gym
It's time to put away the pavers and get out the snow plows as asphalt plants are closing for the winter season. The closing
of the plants not only marks the end of summer construction, it also marks the end of the first of a five-year initiative to bring
our local roads to an acceptable standard.
Every project has its own unique challenges as we saw this year with the Kirtland Lakes resurfacing plan. Due to unforeseen
circumstances we were slightly over the annual budget and we did not accomplish all we had hoped.
In 2015, the City purchased 7,300 tons of asphalt that was used to repair and resurface a number of local streets.
Additional material including base, stone, and drainage pipe for storm drain work was also acquired in preparation for
road resurfacing. Preliminary work on several streets has already occurred this year in anticipation for resurfacing in 2016.
Before the snow falls all local streets will be evaluated and a tentative list of road repairs and replacements will be
compiled. The list will be reevaluated in the spring and adjustments made before any work begins. The City evaluates
streets through an inspection process to determine the extent of pavement problems. Our approach is to apply the proper
treatment to the roads, whether it is asphalt patching, crack sealing, or full road reconstruction, at the right time to keep
roads safe and minimize future repairs and costs. It is important to not only work on the worst local streets but to also
preserve the good streets we already have.
We anticipate accomplishing our goal of repairing and resurfacing approximately five miles of local roads in 2016, but it is
important to remember that some projects may experience delays due to other construction needs, weather, or budget
constraints. Thank you all for your continued faith in the Service Department and support of the road levy.
KFD Receives New Command Vehicle
The Kirtland Fire Department has placed a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe (4x4) inservice as the new fire department Command Vehicle. The Tahoe will
replace the 2006 Ford Expedition which has been reassigned as a utility
vehicle at Station 2.
The Tahoe is equipped with Incident Command equipment, including
Tactical Worksheets, Command Vests, Accountability Board, Preplans,
an iPad tablet, multi-gas meters, and a variety of other fire/rescue
equipment. The vehicle will also be used as an EMS chase vehicle and is
equipped with medical equipment and an AED.
Kirtland firefighter Tony Catania designed the striping and lettering art
work. Capt. Doug Bode and the “B” shift crew designed and
manufactured the rear Command and Storage area.
Kirtland Police Department Earns AAA Traffic Safety Award
Once again Kirtland Police Department received AAA’s
Platinum Award, AAA's highest honor, for the City's
outstanding safety efforts in 2015. Recipients are chosen
from hundreds of departments nationwide that
participate in the Community Traffic Safety Program.
To be eligible for the award, a community must conduct
traffic safety promotions and educate the public on
safety topics. Chief Baumgart accepted the award for
the City of Kirtland at the AAA luncheon ceremony held
on November 17, 2015.
Adult Co-Ed
Waste Management
GetsGym
Mobile
Open
WM Mobile makes it easy for you to manage your
Waste Management accounts while on the go.
When you log-in to WM Mobile, you can:
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Pay Your Bill
Request and Manage Roll Off
Manage Payments
View Pickup Schedule
Enroll in Automatic Payments
View Estimated Pickup Time
Signup for Paperless Billing
View Holiday Schedule
Reminder - Holiday Pick Up Schedule
Thanksgiving Day - Closed, 1 day delay remainder of week
Christmas Day - Closed, 1 day delay remainder of week
New Year's Day - Closed, 1 day delay remainder of week
For information on the services Waste Management
provides, visit their website: https://www.wm.com.
Recycle By Mail
Recycle bulbs, batteries and electronics
responsibly. From home.
Every day you do little things to help the environment like
turning off the lights and recycling aluminum cans, paper
products and plastic. Did you know that you can also
recycle batteries, compact fluorescent bulbs and printer
cartridges? And that you can recycle all these materials
without leaving your house?
Waste Management's Recycle by Mail program allows
you to recycle many household items and keep harmful
materials, like mercury, out of the environment.
How it Works.
Waste Management recycling kits come with
everything you need — from the box to the return
shipping label. From the website, enter your ZIP code
and you will get a list of all the products available in
your area. Select the products you want and order
them online.
Fill your container and send it back. When you ship
the materials back, Waste Management will make
sure they are recycled. Residents can download a
Recycling Certificate that
certifies that you've helped the
environment. It's that simple.
NEWS FROM THE POLICE & PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENTS
WINTER DRIVING TIPS FROM THE KIRTLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT
It is inevitable that the first snow of winter will bring accidents. After several months of
good weather and clear roads, most drivers need to become re-acclimated with
driving in winter conditions. The following are some tips and reminders
to help keep you and your family safe this winter.
Driving safely on icy roads:
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Decrease your speed and allow at least three times more space than usual
between you and the car in front of you.
Brake gently to avoid skidding. If your wheels start to lock up, ease off the brake.
Turn on your lights to increase your visibility to other motorists.
Keep your lights and windshield clean.
Use low gears to keep traction, especially on hills.
Don’t use cruise control or overdrive on icy roads.
Be especially careful on bridges, overpasses and infrequently traveled roads,
which will freeze first. If the conditions are wet, even at temperatures above
freezing, you might encounter ice in shady areas or on exposed roadways like
bridges.
Don’t pass snow plows. The drivers have limited visibility, and you’re likely to find
the road in front of them worse than the road behind.
Don’t assume your vehicle can handle all conditions. Even four-wheel and
front-wheel drive vehicles can encounter trouble on winter roads.
If your rear wheels skid:
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Take your foot off the accelerator.
Steer in the direction that you want the front wheels to go. If your rear wheels are
sliding left, steer left. If they are sliding right, steer right.
If your rear wheels start sliding the opposite direction (as you recover), ease the
steering wheel toward that side. You may steer left and right a few times to get
your vehicle completely under control.
If you have standard brakes, pump them gently.
If you have anti-lock brakes (ABS), do not pump the brakes. Apply steady
pressure to the brakes. You will feel the brakes pulse – this is normal.
If your front wheels skid:
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Take your foot off the gas and shift into neutral, but don’t try to immediately steer.
As the wheels skid sideways, they will slow the vehicle and traction will return. As it
returns, steer in the direction you want to go, shift into drive, and accelerate
gently.
Snow Plowing Reminder
Snow Parking Ban
As we approach winter, please remember that
depositing snow on streets is strictly prohibited by City
of Kirtland Ordinance §412.06.
Our city plows work hard to keep your streets safe.
Please help them by remembering that there is a snow
parking ban whenever the snow exceeds two inches
during a period of 24 hours or less.
The intent of this ordinance is to eliminate hazards
created by leaving ridges of snow in the street,
creating sight hazards with large piles of snow, and
blocking ditches which impedes the normal flow of
water.
Anyone who violates this ordinance may be subject to
a fine.
Adult Activities & Recreation
Community Yoga
Dates
Cost
Thursdays from 6:45 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
------------------------------------------Session 1: January 7 – February 18
Session 2: February 25 – April 7
$70 per session
Start the New Year off right! Community Yoga classes are
the best kept secret, adult yoga class around! Held at the
Community Center in the Violet Field room once per
week and taught by Kirtland resident Amy Alexy, these
classes are open to all levels from beginner to advanced.
The class is a mixture of hatha and vinyasa styles of yoga.
Adult Co-Ed
Open Gym
CPR
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Dates
Cost
For
Location
February 27, 2016
(Register by 2/23)
Class minimum: 5; Class maximum: 10
------------------------------------9 a.m. to Noon
$25
Adults (age 18 and older)
Kirtland Community Center
Are you looking to get on the basketball court for
some non-competitive fun? This is the place! Get off
the couch and get on the court! The Community
Center offers co-ed, adult open gyms for basketball.
This is a drop-in activity and registration is not required.
Participants are asked to bring a light and a dark shirt
for play. Special shoes are not required.
The Kirtland Firefighters are offering classes on
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Classes are
open to Kirtland and non-Kirtland residents.
Students will learn how to perform CPR on adults,
children, and infants. Students will also learn how to
remove an airway obstruction and how to use an
AED.
Upon completing the class, each student will
receive an American Heart Association Heartsaver
AED card. Certification is valid for two years.
Please note that this class is not for healthcare
workers.
Adult Co-Ed Open Gym
Dates
For
Location
December 7 & 14 only
January 4-31
February 1-29 (Closed 2/15/16)
March 7-28
----------------------7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Adults 30 and older
Adult Activities & Recreation
Pancakes with Santa
Pancakes – All-You-Can-Eat
Sponsored by the Kirtland Senior Center
Don’t forget your appetite! The Kirtland Senior Center is
cooking up an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast
($4-adults; $3-kids).
Santa’s Secret Shop
When
Location
A Santa’s Secret Shop will be available for children to
purchase gifts for family and friends. Items range in price up
to five dollars. Volunteers will be available to help the kids
shop.
Saturday, December 5, 2015
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
440-256-4711
Holiday Basket Donations
Santa Claus is coming to Kirtland!
Santa Claus is making a special appearance
in Kirtland! Bring your camera and take a
photo with Santa. Crafts and games will be
offered for the kids.
Sponsored by the Kirtland Area Service Council
Please remember to bring in your non-perishable food
donation for the Kirtland Area Service Council. Donations will
be used for the annual holiday baskets distributed to Kirtland
residents in need of assistance. Monetary donations are also
welcome and may be sent to and made payable to the:
Kirtland Area Service Council
9301 Chillicothe Road, Kirtland, OH 44094
SAVE THE DATE
Extra Early This Year!!
March 19, 2016
Join us for the annual Kirtland Easter Egg Hunt and
Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, March 19th. The event is
free and registration is not required.
This event also includes a visit with the Easter Bunny, live
rabbits, games, and crafts. The Kirtland Seniors host an allyou-can-eat pancake breakfast (for a nominal fee) from 9
a.m. to 11 a.m.
Registration
For your convenience, a registration form is available inside the back cover of this newsletter. Registration is taken
on a first-come, first-served basis. Fees are required at the time of registration. To sign up for a class, submit
payment to the Kirtland Community Center. Registration may be mailed to or dropped off at the Kirtland
Community Center. An after-hours drop-off box is located outside of the main entrance to the Kirtland Community
Center. Class prices are not prorated.
Please make checks payable to: THE CITY OF KIRTLAND.
Kirtland Senior Center
Senior News and Activities
Balance, Strengthen,
Move!
Dates
Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Mondays from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Cost
$10 for Thursday session (4 classes)
$10 for Monday session (4 classes)
This class is designed for folks who
need to improve balance, slowly
increase strength and stability, and
need to gently start moving again. It
is perfect for those who have had a
fall, are cane-dependent, have had
knee or hip replacement, have
Parkinson’s, or anyone with
movement challenges. It’s also
great if you are heading into
surgery, to strengthen your muscles
beforehand. Instructor: Joy Nowels
Yoga
Chair Yoga —Chair yoga is great for everyone, but can be
especially beneficial for beginners, students recovering from
injury or illness, and anyone with limited mobility or chronic
conditions. If you have had a knee or hip replacement or are
simply inactive, this is a great class to start becoming active
again. Kirtland resident Dawn Gettig instructs.
Wednesday
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
$10/session (4 classes)
Gentle Yoga —Gentle Yoga is a step up from chair yoga. The
chair is still incorporated into class but many poses are done
while standing and even on the floor. If the floor is not
accessible, the chair is used. All abilities, ages, and body types
welcome! Bring a yoga mat. Tina DiCillo instructs.
Friday
9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
FREE
55+ Yoga --55+ yoga is for the more active adult, incorporating
appropriate but more challenging poses. In this class students
do poses that improve strength, increase range of motion, and
bring greater flexibility, overall energy, concentration, and
balance. Plus it just feels good! Dawn Gettig instructs.
Wednesday
10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
$10/session (4 classes)
Aerobics
Dates
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to
10:00 a.m.
Mondays from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
--------------------------------------------Session 1: January 4 –18
Session 2: February 1 – 29 (No class 2/15)
Cost
$16 for Tues/Thurs session (8 classes)
$10 for Monday session (4 classes)
Zumba Gold
Dates
Cost
Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
----------------------------------------$10 per session (4 classes)
Zumba Gold is a low-impact exercise class specifically for
older adults, incorporating international dance, music, and
fun! Routines are lively and easy to learn. Take 4,000 steps,
which is about two miles, in this class. Give it a try! You’ve got
this!
Veronica
Gallo
is
our
instructor.
Aerobics class is just as the name implies! It is a low impact
aerobic workout that incorporates use of stretch bands and
dumbbells as well as other movement such as walking, clapping,
and marching. Cheryl duLaney is our instructor.
Membership at the Kirtland Senior Center
Membership is $10 for residents and includes a monthly copy of the Kirtland Senior Newsletter. You must be a
member to participate in senior programs and classes, including the featured luncheons. More information,
including a copy of the monthly newsletter, is available at the City of Kirtland website: www.kirtlandohio.com.
Rentals at the Kirtland Community Center
Consider having your event at the Kirtland Community Center!
The Center is updated and upgraded, beautiful, classy, and
welcoming.
Our rooms can host gatherings of 20 guests to over 100. If
multiple rooms are rented and the pavilion is included, the
facility can accommodate nearly 200 guests.
The Kirtland Community Center has a licensed warming kitchen
for reheating your food and the tables and chairs are provided
for your indoor event. As the renter, you do the setup and
cleanup and provide the rest of the supplies.
Our pavilion has a beautiful stone fireplace, two grills,
electricity, side walls, and running water. Two bocce ball courts
are close by.
The Community Center is great for showers, reunions, birthday
parties (the gym is perfect for kids to run around in), graduation
parties, and more. And it's close to home!
For more information on rentals, please contact the:
440-256-4711 or communitycenter@kirtlandohio.com
Registration Form for Classes
Participant Name:
Phone Number:
Select Class:
E-Mail:
CPR - $25 per session
 February 27, 2016 (Register by 2/23)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------Yoga - $70 per session
 Session 1: January 7 – February 18
 Session 2: February 25 – April 7
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Total Enclosed: $________________________
Please circle one: CASH or CHECK No. _____
Please make checks payable to: City of Kirtland
Submit registration and payment to: Kirtland Community Center
Kirtland, OH 44094
PRSRT STD
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Willoughby, OH
CITY OF KIRTLAND
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KIRTLAND, OH 44094
POSTAL CUSTOMER
KIRTLAND, OH 44094
440-256-3332
WWW.KIRTLANDOHIO.COM
Kirtland Events at a Glance
November 24
7:30 p.m.
December 5
9 a.m. to 11a.m.
December 10
December 16
Noon
NOVEMBER
Community Thanksgiving Service at the Kirtland Temple
DECEMBER
Pancakes with Santa at Kirtland Community Center
Kirtland Area Service Council Collection of Non-Perishable Food Ends
Senior Christmas Party at Pine Ridge Country Club

2015 Winter Newsletter

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