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📰 School Supplies Drive Aug 7, Safety Forces Open House, Real Estate Section
Issue #214
In this Mentor Local Buzz Issue…
☀️ Mentor Weather - Humid; Party Sunny in AM, Cloudy in PM with Stray Storms - Temps 81-82
🎉 Mentor Live Events - 50+ Live Events and Growing!
📰 Community Event: Fill a Cruiser for School Supplies on August 7th
📰 Lake County Approves Infrastructure and Historic Preservation Projects
🧑🚒 Mentor Safety Forces Open House Welcomes Public on August 3rd
🌠 Double Meteor Shower Delight This Month
🍽️ Special Section: Real Estate: 🏘️Senior-Friendly Housing: Top 10 U.S. Markets Revealed
🏘️ New Home Listings for Sale in Mentor, Ohio (44060)
⚾ Kwan's Late Homer Secures Guardians' Victory Against Phillies
🤔 Trivia Question
🤣 Something Funny
Humid; Party Sunny in AM, Cloudy in PM with Stray Storms - Temps 81-82
Mentor Live Events
July 30 - Aug 2
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50+ Event Dates and Growing
📰 Community Event: Fill a Cruiser for School Supplies on August 7th
Please join us on Wednesday, August 7th, outside Marcs in Mentor on the Lake for our first-ever "Fill a Cruiser for School Supplies" event! All collected supplies will be donated directly to Lake Elementary School to help kids in our community. Lt. Messinger will be set up from 4-7 pm, collecting both school supplies and cash donations to support other programs for Lake Elementary students. Stop by and see us!
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📰 Lake County Approves Infrastructure and Historic Preservation Projects
The Lake County commissioners have passed two resolutions aimed at enhancing infrastructure and preserving a historic structure in Willowick and Willoughby.
The first resolution authorizes the use of county American Rescue Plan Act funds for a project to rehabilitate two main storm and sanitary trunk sewers in Willowick. These sewers, located on East 305th Street from Royalview Drive to Lake Shore Boulevard, are in poor condition and need urgent repairs. The $207,834 project addresses chronic fractures, joint separations, and calcification buildups that limit the sewers' capacity and cause excessive infiltration and inflow into the sanitary sewer. These defects have led to basement backups and allow contaminated stormwater to discharge directly into Lake Erie, posing a water quality issue. Willowick Mayor Michael Vanni expressed gratitude for the board's support, noting the project's importance in preventing flooding and improving city infrastructure. Paving will also occur next year, enhancing two main-entry streets into the city.
The second resolution approves a $250,000 grant for the renovation and restoration of the former Union High School in Willoughby. This project includes improvements to windows, HVAC systems, and potable water systems to convert the structure into multi-family housing. Willoughby Mayor Robert Fiala highlighted the renovation as the culmination of an eight-year effort to preserve the downtown historic district, started by former Mayor David Anderson. The early 20th-century school has been dormant for years and is in serious disrepair. Fiala emphasized the building's significance and the county's commitment to its preservation. Justin Gantz, from SoL Harris/Day Architecture, noted the replacement of outdated aluminum windows with historically accurate, energy-efficient ones as a key aspect of the exterior preservation.
Source: Pressreader.com
🧑🚒Mentor Safety Forces Open House Welcomes Public on August 3rd
The Mentor Police and Fire Departments will host a Safety Forces Open House on Saturday August 3rd, 2024, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. This event is open to the public and offers a chance to meet the staff, learn about the departments' operations, see equipment, and take tours of the facilities.
Attendees can:
Meet police officers and firefighters
See fire engines, police SUVs, and other specialty vehicles
Tour the police and fire departments
Watch an auto extrication using the Jaws of Life
Watch a K9 and drone demonstration
Enjoy photo opportunities
Learn about equipment and safety information
Attend the Third Grade Seatbelt Poster Contest Awards
Enjoy treats from East Coast Custard
For more details, contact Tracey Woodward at [email protected].
🌠 Double Meteor Shower Delight: Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids Peak This July
Photo by Juskteez Vu on Unsplash
Get ready for a meteor shower doubleheader this summer with the Southern Delta Aquariid and Alpha Capricornid meteor showers.
The Southern Delta Aquariid meteor shower peaks in late July, coinciding this year with the Alpha Capricornid meteor shower. The Delta Aquariids, which are an annual event in North America’s late summer, will reach peak activity early Tuesday morning, with an expected 15 to 20 meteors visible per hour under dark skies in the Northern Hemisphere. Viewing is expected to be even better in the Southern Hemisphere. This shower will last through August 21, according to the American Meteor Society.
Around the same time, the Alpha Capricornid meteor shower will produce around five meteors per hour and lasts through August 15. Though less prolific, the Alpha Capricornids often feature very bright meteors, making them a highlight for skygazers.
What is a Meteor Shower?
Meteor showers occur annually and do not require special equipment to view. Most meteor showers originate from the debris of comets. The Delta Aquariids are believed to come from the comet 96P/Machholz, while the Alpha Capricornids originate from the comet 169P/NEAT.
When these space rocks enter Earth's atmosphere, air resistance makes them very hot, causing the air around them to glow and leaving a brief fiery tail — creating a “shooting star.” These glowing pockets of air around fast-moving space rocks can be seen in the night sky.
Viewing Tips
Meteor showers are best viewed between midnight and the predawn hours under dark skies away from city lights. Clear, cloudless nights and a waning moon enhance visibility. To improve your night vision, avoid checking your phone.
When is the Next Meteor Shower?
The next major meteor shower will be the Perseids, peaking in mid-August. The American Meteor Society provides an updated list of upcoming meteor showers, including peak viewing days and moonlight conditions.
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🏘️Senior-Friendly Housing: Top 10 U.S. Markets Revealed
Top 10 U.S. Housing Markets for Senior Home Buyers
Senior home buyers often face the challenge of finding properties suited to their needs. According to the Census Bureau, only about 40% of houses in the U.S. offer basic senior accessibility, such as a step-free entryway with a first-floor bedroom and full bathroom. However, certain housing markets are more accommodating for seniors.
The baby boomer generation, owning about 32 million properties in the U.S. as of 2022, is increasingly looking to move. Whether downsizing, relocating to be closer to family, or seeking low-maintenance homes, the demand for aging-friendly homes is high. Yet, only about 40% of houses meet the basic requirements for seniors.
"There’s a major shortage of aging-friendly homes in the U.S.," noted Jackson Upcheshaw, brokerage lead at Opendoor. "The cities on our list provide an abundance of accessible homes, whether single-story or newly built, reducing renovation costs and easing the transition into their next phase of life."
A report from Opendoor analyzed the housing stock across the country to identify the top cities for senior home buyers. These cities were chosen based on the availability of homes with aging-friendly features such as single-story layouts, new constructions, and homes with at least one bedroom and bathroom on the first floor.
"As baby boomers look to downsize, these aging-friendly cities become increasingly desirable and necessary," Upcheshaw added.
Below are the top 3 housing markets for seniors in 2024. See the full list of 10 at themortgagereports.com. Also, see the full report from Opendoor for the full Top 10 list for more great information for Senior Home Buyers.
Orlando, Florida
75.96% single-story homes
80.85% homes with bed+bath on the first floor
Las Vegas, Nevada
4.65% single-story homes
Charlotte, North Carolina
33.03% homes with bed+bath on the first floor
🏘️ New Home Listings for Sale in Mentor, Ohio (44060)
8275 Sanctuary Dr, Kirtland Hills, OH 44060
5 Beds, 5.5 Baths, 6,100 Sqft, 5.07 Acre Lot
Sale Price $1,499,000
Listed by: Jason Hadad Brokered by: McDowell Real Estate
Link to Property Listing
7930 Newell Creek Dr, Mentor, OH 44060
4 Beds, 3.5 Baths, 3,605 Sqft., 0.28 Acre Lot
Sale Price $590,000
Listed by: Adam Thomas Bellinski, Agent Brokered by: Russell Real Estate Services
Link to Property Listing
9521 Catalpa Cir, Mentor, OH 44060
3 Beds, 2.5 Baths, 2,210 Sqft., 0.39 Acre Lot
Sale Price $425,000
Listed by: Vincent Laurie Brokered by: CENTURY 21 HomeStar
Link to Property Listing
7187 Maple St, Mentor, OH 44060
5 Beds, 2 Baths, N/A Sqft., 0.42 Acre Lot
Sale Price $301,000
Listed by: Charles D Madalie Brokered by: ListWithFreedom.com Inc.
Link to Property Listing
7575 Ohio St, Mentor, OH 44060
3 Beds, 1.5 Baths, 1,519 Sqft., 0.34 Acre Lot
Sale Price $245,000
Listed by: Melinda Chamberlin with Keller Williams Living
Link to Property Listing
Link to Other Listings in Mentor or Zip Code 44060
⚾ Kwan's Late Homer Secures Guardians' Victory Against Phillies
Jhonkensy Noel's three hits, including a three-run home run, helped the Cleveland Guardians secure a 4-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Steven Kwan added a tiebreaking solo homer in the seventh inning, leading the Guardians to victory in the deciding game of their series. Despite Kyle Schwarber's two home runs for the Phillies, Cleveland's bullpen held firm.
Cleveland’s bullpen, including Cade Smith, Nick Sandlin, Tim Herrin, Hunter Gaddis, and Scott Barlow, combined for 5 2/3 innings of scoreless, one hit, relief. Emmanuel Clase closed the game in the ninth inning, earning his 33rd save of the season and 20th consecutive save.
Joey Cantillo made his major league debut for Cleveland, allowing three runs and four hits over 3 1/3 innings. The 24-year-old left-hander also struck out three and walked three.
The Guardians lead the AL Central with a record of 63-42.
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