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Volume 10, No. 8
Friday, March 7, 2025
Sewer-Water Hornets Boys Basketball Tie-Ins, Grants Wins District Championship Determine B A K @ . Nursing The Hornets Boys Basketball Team won the Facility’s Fate ND OHSAA Div. VI District Championship March 1, dey
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By Sherry GavandittiK I R TLA editor@karlovecmedia.com A proposed 99-bed nursing care and rehab facility on the corner of state routes 306 and 6 in Kirtland currently hinges on sewer and water tie-ins — or, more specifically, the $7 million cost attached to them. Biltmore Healthcare, LLC, is looking to build the $16-$17 million facility, called Heritage of Kirtland, at 8181Euclid-Chardon Road. However, the project would need to tie into Kirtland’s sewer and water lines. If the funding doesn’t come from grants or tax incentive financing, the project will not happen, said David Mitchell, of Brenner, Kaprosy, Mitchell, LLP. “It’s a dealbreaker,” he said. Mitchell has appeared before the Kirtland Planning and Zoning Commission several times on behalf of Biltmore, which he said is the “contracting arm” for a group of investors who develop nursing homes. Plans presented to Kirtland officials Jan. 24 showed the proposed building footprint at 76,204 square feet. See Nursing Facility • Page 2
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feating Lake Center Christian, 60-48. With the victory, the Hornets (17-8) have moved on to the Regional Semifinals or Sweet Sixteen in Ohio. In order to become district champions, the Hornets won three straight games. The Hornets began their title run Feb. 21 as they hosted the Rittman Indians. In a dominating performance, the Hornets defeated the Indians 69-37 to claim the OHSAA Sectional Title. Against the Indians, the Hornets got out to a 2313 lead after one quarter of play. The Hornets then dominated the second and third quarters, outscoring the Indians 42-14 as they took a 65-27 lead into the fourth quarter. Having a great sectional title game was sophomore Sammy Ridgeway who connected on five three pointers. “Sammy's been shooting the ball great all year,” said Hornets Head Coach Shawn McGregor. “In the (sectional title) game he got some really good looks early. He knocked down five 3's and he hit a two later in the game. He has that capability of doing that everyday.” In the victory over Rittman, the Hornets were led offensively by Vince Carriero (19 points), Ridgeway (17), Lucas Renfro (9), Aiden Hurd (8), Will Burt (4), Ben DiFranco (4), Mike Dumstorff (4) and Johnny Rascan (4). Next, the Hornets hosted the McDonald Blue Devils on Feb. 25 in the OHSAA District Semifinal. Against the Blue Devils, the Hornets got out to a 30-19 lead heading into halftime. In the third quarter, the Hornets extended their lead to 49-30, and went on to defeat the Blue Devils, 69-47. See Basketball • Page 3
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Senior Dan Alfieri led the Hornets with a career high 14 points in their District Semifinal victory over McDonald on Feb. 25.
Kiwanis Celebrates 66 Years at Anniversary Dinner By Donna L. Robinson editor@karlovecmedia.com The Kirtland Kiwanis celebrated its 66th anniversary dinner Feb. 6 with 64 guests, mostly Kiwanis members, at the Kirtland Community Center. “As president of the club, I had the honor to participate not only in our annual anniversary dinner — which recognizes those members who have been in the Kiwanis Club … for five-year increments — (but) this was also our first memorial dinner,” said Kirtland Kiwanis Club See Kiwanis • Page 9
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Jeff Kershaw, lieutenant governor of the Ohio Kiwanis, center, poses with Kirtland Kiwanis Club members who were recognized Feb. 6, from left, Annette Zanko, Russ Diemer, Rich Lowery, Rick Fox, Dave Saywell and Marie Bartels.
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