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An example of a Strawberry Supreme served at the Kirtland Kiwanis food tent.
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Lisko Family Midways provided rides and games during the annual Kirtland Kiwanis Strawberry Festival June 12-14.
Sweet Tradition Shines at 65th Kiwanis Strawberry Festival By Ashley Pomplas editor@karlovecmedia.com The 2025 Kirtland Kiwanis Strawberry Festival was a successful three-day celebration of food, entertainment and fun for groups of all ages. The annual event, which took
place June 12-14 at the Kirtland Schools campus on Chillicothe Road, celebrated its 65th anniversary this year, said Kirtland Kiwanis President Kathy Talty, adding the festival, which has been around since 1960, has historically been successful due to the benefits the community gains from the event.
“It's a wonderful event. It really brings the whole community out,” Talty said in an interview before the festival. “We work together, we play together. The funds that we make go right back to the community. So, it's just a wonderful experience for everybody.” Attendees enjoyed activities
that included a dunk tank, a robotics demonstration by the Kirtland Robotics Team — who qualified for the state competition — crafts, contests, salsa dancing and lessons, a DJ, local bands, rides and a food court. Some activities targeted toward See Strawberry • Page 5
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The recent thunderstorms and downpours caused some flooding issues in Kirtland last month, Public Works Director Joe Fornaro told Kirtland City Council June 16. Significant flooding affected a resident on Eisenhower Drive and several streets the previous weekend, Fornaro said. See Rain• Page 6
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Kirtland Mayor Kevin Potter opened the Kirtland City Council June 2 with a proclamation honoring a resident for his years of service to the city. Resident Bob Stout has had a significantly positive impact on the lives of countless Kirtland residents, Potter said. “This is an opportunity for us to honor somebody here in the community that has quietly gone about his business and been a member of this community that this town should never forget,” Potter said. Stout has proudly served on the Kirtland volunteer fire department for over a decade and embodies kindness, honesty and
integrity, Potter said, adding he has selflessly helped his neighbors and residents in need and has provided countless other services and charitable work for his community. The city of Kirtland proudly recognizes Stout for his dedication, leadership and unwavering commitment to making Kirtland a better place to live, Potter said. Stout was greeted with a standing ovation after receiving the proclamation. Lake County Commissioner Morris Beverage III also attended the June 6 meeting to provide an update on the Old Town sewer project. He gave a final assessment cost of $4,574 per unit for Kirtland properties that were part of the See Stout • Page 5
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Kirtland resident Bob Stout, pictured here with his wife, Janet Stout, was recently recognized at a Kirtland City Council meeting for his dedication, leadership and commitment to the city.
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