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Volume10, No. 2
Friday, September 6, 2024
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By Cassandra Shofar cassandra@karlovecmedia.com
While Kirtland is currently able to fund its operating expenses, trends indicate its capital needs continue to outpace available sources to fund them, said Finance Director Louis Slapnicker. “For example, the 2024 budget request for capital was approximately $7.2 million,” he said in a Aug. 23 email. “However, only $4.2 million was approved (approximately $3 million unfunded). Of the $4.2 million, $2.5 million was funded via See Budget • Page 5
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Physical therapy is often considered an essential treatment to help the body perform physical movement, restore physical functions, reduce pain and prevent further injury. Shaun David Spade, who coowns All-Star Physical Therapy and Wellness in Geneva, with facilities in Ashtabula and Madison, believed Kirtland and the surrounding area could benefit from easier access to PT, which led him to recently open a new location at 9266 Chillicothe Road. “We had our ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug. 1 at our new location … with the Willoughby See All-Star • Page 2
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A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Aug. 1 for the new All-Star Physical Therapy location at 9266 Chillicothe Road in Kirtland. Co-owner Shaun David Spade is pictured holding the scissors.
Caught on Camera Kirtland Police to Get Body, Dashboard Cams By Kayleigh Scharf editor@karlovecmedia.com
Kirtland City Council approved purchasing new police dashboard cameras during its Aug. 19 regular meeting. Kirtland Police Chief Brian McCallister provided details about the dashboard cameras, body cameras and cloud-based services to save the video footage, as well as explained how it would benefit the safety of the police department and city as a whole. “The total program is $105,480 for over five years. The cost this year is $34,056. Each year after that, it is going to be $17,856,” he said. “That covers the cost of the See Cameras • Page 6
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The Charlotte Abbott, a Victorian house built in 1858, is now home to Willoughby Workspaces, a community coworking space for people to use individually or as a business at 37903 Euclid Ave.
Willoughby Workspaces Offers Modern Amenities with Historic Charm
By Kayleigh Scharf editor@karlovecmedia.com
For those who may get bored with their work environments and have location flexibility, a new workspace in Willoughby provides
a community coworking space for people to use individually or as a business inside a historic Victorian home. Ken and Lisa Boyd recently renovated the home to give it a classic, modern aesthetic and
make a comforting environment for its users. Ken travels for work and frequently uses coworking spaces, he said, adding he was discouraged by how many offices felt very See Workspace• Page 2
Correction An error appeared in the article titled, “Voters to See 0.25% Income Tax Increase on Nov. 5 Ballot” in the Aug. 2 edition of the Kirtland Chronicle. The income tax increase, if passed, would cost $250 per year per $100,000 earned income.
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