In this Mentor Local Buzz Issue…

 🌞 Mentor Weather - Mostly Sunny & Humid - Temps 83-85

 🎉 Mentor Live Events - 50+ Live Events and Growing!

 🦉 Wildlife Festival at Metroparks to Spotlight Ohio's Vulnerable

📚 Mentor School Board Enacts New Policy on Library Books

🏗️ New Apartments Rise on Former Geauga Lake Site

 📰 Laketran Reappoints Vice President, Welcomes New Board Members

🏙️ Mentor to Hold Public Hearing on Daycare and Fitness Studio

 🍔 Special Section: Food & Recipes: 🍔 Summertime Delight: Pickle Cheeseburger Bites with a Tangy Twist

⚾ Rays Shut Out Guardians with Bradley's Seven Strong Innings

 🍔 Who Has the Best Burger in Mentor?

 🤔 Trivia Question

 🤣 Something Funny

Mentor Live Events
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🦉 Wildlife Festival at Lake Metroparks to Spotlight Ohio's Vulnerable Species

Lake Metroparks’ annual Wildlife Festival will take place Sunday July 14 from noon to 4 p.m. at Penitentiary Glen Reservation, 8668 Kirtland Chardon Road in Kirtland.

Supporting the Kevin P. Clinton Wildlife Center’s mission to rehabilitate injured and orphaned animals, this year's festival centers around the theme "Sensitive Species." The event will explore Ohio’s most vulnerable wildlife and the challenges they face in today’s changing environment.

The festival will feature live animal training and enrichment sessions with various furry and feathery animal ambassadors. An all-new exhibit will showcase artwork created by some of the Wildlife Center’s resident animals, with the pieces being raffled off at the event's conclusion.

Attendees can engage in a scavenger hunt, prize drawings, and various hands-on activities and interactive exhibits, including a conservation station where they can learn about recent wildlife research conducted by local organizations.

Additionally, miniature train rides will be offered by the Lake Shore Live Steamers.

The Wildlife Festival is free to attend and is perfect for animal lovers of all ages. See the Details at Lakemetroparks.com and on Facebook.

📚 Mentor School Board Enacts New Policy on Library Books Amid Controversy

The Mentor Public School District's Board of Education has approved a new policy regarding library books following a heated debate over their content. The decision was made during a contentious meeting on Thursday night, where concerns about sexually explicit materials were raised.

Taxpayer Jacqueline McCormick emphasized the need for a safe environment, arguing that sexually explicit material should not be allowed in schools. This policy change follows parental challenges to certain books, including “Right Now! Real Kids Speaking Up for Change” and “Empire of Storms,” earlier this year.

Despite some parents considering these books inappropriate for children, the board had previously voted 3 to 2 in March to keep them available. During the recent meeting, another parent insisted that decisions about what children read should be made by parents, not teachers or librarians.

Under the new policy, the district will no longer accept donated books, aiming to prevent outside influences on the school libraries. Mentor School Board President Maggie Cook stressed the importance of focusing on education rather than political debates.

The policy also includes measures to keep parents informed about their children's reading choices. Parents will receive email notifications about books their children want to check out and have the option to deny these requests. Additionally, challenges to books will now be reviewed by a committee of educators instead of just the superintendent.

Read More at Fox8.com

🏗️ New Apartments Rise on Former Geauga Lake Site in Bainbridge Township

The former site of Geauga Lake amusement park and SeaWorld is being transformed into a new residential and commercial area. Fresh wood, concrete, and construction activities mark the first phase of market-rate apartments.

Bainbridge Township trustee Jeffrey Markley highlighted this development as a significant change for the area, introducing apartments as a new living option not typical for Bainbridge or Geauga County. Markley acknowledged community concerns about apartments but emphasized the new lifestyle they bring.

In addition to the apartments, new Menards and Meijer stores are planned for the north side of the property, with openings expected in late 2025 or early 2026. A 55-and-older community will also be developed on the lake.

On the Aurora side, plans include a large public park with a beach, trails, and communal spaces. Markley noted that this project revitalizes 300 acres of long-blighted land, transforming it into a productive community asset.

If construction stays on schedule, the first tenants could move in by the end of this year or early next year.

Read More at YahooNews

📰 Laketran Reappoints Vice President, Welcomes New Board Members

Laketran has reappointed Chuck Zibbel as vice president and welcomed new board members Renee Ochaya and Dr. Joe Glavan. Zibbel brings years of engineering expertise, Ochaya brings experience with senior programs, and Glavan brings knowledge of workforce development. The board oversees policies and services to meet community needs.

See further details at Laketran.com

🏙️ Mentor to Hold Public Hearing on Daycare and Fitness Studio Proposals

The Mentor Municipal Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on July 25, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Mentor Municipal Center, located at 8500 Civic Center Boulevard. The commission will consider the issuance of Conditional Use Permits for two proposed projects:

1. Child Daycare Facility at 6883 Reynolds Road: Grace Church of Mentor Ohio is seeking approval to operate a child daycare in the R-4 Single Family Residential District.

2. Recreational Facility at 9107 Mentor Avenue: Kenneth Wilson & Jeff S. Jordan, Inc. are proposing to open Wilson’s Karate and Fitness Studio in the B-2 General Business District.

These permits will be reviewed in accordance with Section 1135.03 of Mentor’s Code of Ordinances. Residents are encouraged to attend and provide their input on these developments.

Read More Here cityofmentor.com

🍔 Summertime Delight: Pickle Cheeseburger Bites with a Tangy Twist

If you're not a fan of pickles, this might not be the dish for you, but these pickle cheeseburger bites are both delicious and fun to make. This summertime treat, created by The Pioneer Woman, offers a fresh twist on the classic cheeseburger slider.

These bite-sized delights are simple to prepare, whether you cook them on the stove or the grill. The pickles serve as the buns, enveloping these tiny cheeseburgers stacked with whatever your heart desires. It's a fantastic, playful dish, and it’s perfect for summer gatherings.

See the full recipe at thepioneerwoman.com

⚾ Rays Shut Out Guardians with Bradley's Seven Strong Innings

Taj Bradley limited the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians to five hits over seven innings, leading the Tampa Bay Rays to a 2-0 victory on Friday night. Bradley (4-4) struck out eight and walked two, continuing his strong performance with only five earned runs in his last 42 innings. “I had a calmness today,” Bradley said. “Just trusting in my stuff now, just knowing it’s going to be what it is.”

Colin Poche and Jason Adam finished the game with perfect innings, securing Adam's fourth save and improving Tampa Bay’s record to 47-47.

Steven Kwan, the major league batting leader, went 1 for 4, but the Guardians have lost 10 of their last 16 games. Carlos Carrasco (3-7) allowed two runs (one earned) and six hits over five innings.

Cleveland RHP Gavin Williams (0-1, 4.82 ERA) will face Tampa Bay RHP Zack Littell (3-6, 4.44 ERA) on Saturday.

Read More at CBS Sports

🍔 Who Has the Best Burger in Mentor?

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