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 📰 Local News: 📰 Mentor Honors Service Members with 2025 Hometown Heroes Banners

 🛶 Mentor Lagoons Paddle Rentals Return May 26 for 2025 Season

 📰 Mentor Senior Turns Scam Scare Into a Mission to Protect Others

 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Health & Wellness: 🧑‍⚕️ How to Make 2025 Your Healthiest Year Yet

⚾ Sports: ⚾ Vanhuss, Stropko Lead Mentor Past Cleveland Heights

⚾ Twin Rainouts: Cleveland-Minnesota Games Shifted Amid Weather Disruptions

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📰 Mentor Honors Service Members with 2025 Hometown Heroes Banners

The 2025 Hometown Heroes banners have officially been installed and are now proudly displayed along Civic Center Boulevard and Munson Road, between Market and Center Streets. These banners honor local veterans and active-duty service members, celebrating their commitment and sacrifice.

The City of Mentor extends its gratitude to all who participated in this year’s program, helping to recognize the community’s brave men and women in uniform.

Residents interested in honoring a loved one in next year’s display can email [email protected] to be added to the 2026 notification list.

🛶 Mentor Lagoons Paddle Rentals Return May 26 for 2025 Season

Paddle season is returning to the Mentor Lagoons starting Monday, May 26, 2025. Daily rentals for kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddle boards, and pedal boats will be available through Labor Day, offering visitors a chance to explore the Lagoons Nature Preserve from the water.

Rentals are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Equipment can be rented hourly, with weekday hours from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and weekend hours from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The final launch of the day is at 7:00 p.m. Life jackets are provided and must be worn at all times. Youth aged 16 or younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Rental Rates:

• Single Kayak: $10/hour

• Double Kayak: $15/hour

• Canoe: $15/hour

• Stand-Up Paddle Board: $10/hour

• Pedal Boat: $25/hour

Groups of 10 or more can reserve equipment by calling (216) 399-2347.

One of the highlights of the experience is the scenic blue trail, a 3-mile flat-water route through the Lagoons. This gentle paddle takes adventurers past marshland habitats, along Marsh Creek, and even offers limited shoreline access to Lake Erie. It's an ideal way to enjoy local wildlife and peaceful natural surroundings.

Mentor Recreation also offers special paddle programs during the summer months. For more information or to plan your trip, visit www.mentorlagoons.com or call the Marina Office at (440) 205-3625.

📰 Mentor Senior Turns Scam Scare Into a Mission to Protect Others

May marks Older Ohioans Month, and in Mentor, one senior’s brush with a scam has sparked a personal mission to protect others. Jack Hines, a widower and longtime resident, nearly fell victim to a phishing email — a moment he describes as terrifying. But instead of becoming another statistic, Hines chose to act.

His experience reflects a growing concern. In 2024, seniors nationwide lost $4.8 billion to scams, according to the FBI. Locally, the Ohio Department of Commerce's Division of Securities reported a 22% rise in fraud-related complaints from older adults last year — a number believed to be underreported.

Recognizing the risk, the Mentor Police Department has expanded its outreach through scam prevention workshops held at the senior center and various assisted living facilities. These sessions aim to educate older residents about common scam tactics and how to avoid them.

Lieutenant Rich Slovenkay of the Mentor Police explained the department’s motivation: with an increase in scam attempts targeting seniors, proactive education became a priority.

For Hines, the workshops were eye-opening. He now feels confident in identifying scam attempts, including the flood of suspicious calls and emails he receives. He also understands the vulnerability that can come from loneliness — a factor scammers often exploit.

The effort is already making a difference. Staff at the Mentor Senior Center have reported more calls from concerned residents questioning potential scams, a sign that awareness is growing. Some attendees of the police presentations have even been able to spot scams immediately, thanks to the information they received.

Now a greeter at the senior center, Hines sees himself as part of the solution. He shares what he’s learned with his peers, positioning himself as an informal first line of defense against scammers targeting the community.

WATCH and/or Read the full article at news5cleveland.com

🧑‍⚕️ How to Make 2025 Your Healthiest Year Yet, According to UCLA Doctors

Staying or getting healthy is a familiar goal for most — eat well, sleep enough, exercise, and manage stress. But UCLA Health experts suggest there’s much more to well-being than these basics. They offer deeper, often overlooked strategies for creating a healthier and more balanced new year.

Start with the Fundamentals — and Mindset
Geriatrician Dr. David Reuben encourages consistency with the fundamentals: staying active, avoiding smoking, limiting alcohol, and staying socially and mentally engaged. He also advises approaching each day with optimism and kindness — not always easy, but often meaningful.

Tune Into Your Energy and Relationships
Dr. Elizabeth Ko suggests treating your energy like a phone battery. Recognize what depletes or recharges you and adjust accordingly. Slow down, prioritize rest, and invest in quality relationships — they’re key to long-term health and happiness.

Eat with Purpose — and Connect More
Dietitian Dr. Dana Hunnes recommends a whole-food, plant-based diet for its health benefits, from anti-inflammatory properties to improved satiety. She also emphasizes the importance of companionship, noting that social connection can significantly boost well-being.

Balance Body, Mind, and Spirit
According to Dr. Valentina Ogaryan, true health integrates body, mind, and spirit. She highlights whole foods, regular movement, and moderate indulgence for physical health. Mentally, reducing screen time and focusing on the present can help. Spiritually, seek connection — through relationships, creativity, or community.

Support Physical and Mental Resilience
Sports physician Dr. Marissa Vasquez stresses the importance of stress management, restful sleep, and strong social ties. For athletes or active individuals, injury prevention, cross-training, and good nutrition and hydration are essential for sustained health.

Practice Mindfulness and Self-Compassion
Mindfulness expert Diana Winston encourages rest, gratitude, and savoring joyful moments. She offers the “STOP” technique to handle stress: Stop, Take a breath, Observe, and Proceed. Above all, she urges self-kindness — an often-overlooked but powerful health practice.

Move More and Cut Out Added Sugar
Dr. Jesse Mills advises people to build on daily movement — whatever level you're at, do just a little more each day. He also recommends cutting out added sugars and processed foods for better brain and body function. Finding purpose outside of work and fostering social connections are also key to mental well-being.

Massage Your Feet to Relax and Ground Energy
For Dr. Lawrence Taw, something as simple as a nightly foot massage can reduce stress, improve sleep, and restore balance. Using a golf ball or roller, this low-effort practice stimulates pressure points and helps ground the mind.

Together, these experts offer a holistic roadmap for 2025 — not just a year of good intentions, but one of real, sustained wellness.

See uclahealth.org to read the original article.

⚾ Vanhuss, Stropko Lead Mentor Past Cleveland Heights in Tight Battle

Mentor extended its road winning streak to four games with a 7–5 victory over Cleveland Heights on Monday, improving to 18–5 overall. Though not as dominant as in their previous matchup, the Cardinals held off a late push to earn their fifth straight win against the Tigers.

Carmello Stropko led the bullpen with two hitless, scoreless innings and a career-high four strikeouts. Mentor’s pitching staff continued its strong road form, allowing just 2.5 runs per game over the last four away contests.

At the plate, Austin Vanhuss went 2-for-4 with an RBI and three stolen bases, extending his streak to five games with at least one steal. Tyson Cendrowski also contributed by reaching base three times, scoring once, stealing a base, and adding an RBI.

Cleveland Heights dropped to 2–15 with its fifth consecutive loss.

Mentor returns home to host North Ridgeville at 5:00 p.m. today, while Cleveland Heights visits Medina on May 28.

⚾ Twin Rainouts: Cleveland-Minnesota Games Shifted Amid Weather Disruptions

All of Tuesday’s Guardians-Twins games were postponed due to weather. The teams will resume the suspended game on Wednesday at 12:10 p.m. CT, followed by their originally scheduled matchup. Tuesday’s game will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on September 20. Cleveland plans to use its bullpen and Gavin Williams on the mound Wednesday, while Minnesota will pitch Joe Ryan and Chris Paddack.

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