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USPS Price Hike, Ice Wine Harvest Time, Mentor's Classic Automaker
Issue #026
Issue
In this Mentor Local Buzz Issue…
🗓️ Events around the community
🌨️ Weather Forecast
❓ Local Trivia
☃️ Mentor's Winter Wonderland: Community Bonds
📬 USPS Continues Post-Pandemic Price Hikes
👮 UPDATE: Snail-Paced Showdown: Deputies Chase Down Loader Thief in Lake County
❄️ Ice Carvers, Fire Pits, and Family Fun at Farmpark's Winter Festival
🍷 Grand River Valley Vineyards Reap Benefits of Cold Snap for Ice Wine Harvest
🏀 Mentor Boys Fall Short Against Cincinnati Moeller
❓ Local Trivia Answer and Link to Story at Undiscovered Classics
🤣 Something Funny
LOCAL TRIVIA
Trivia Question: Which renowned automotive designer, known for creating the innovative ________ GT Mark 1 in 1953, was based in Mentor, home to the once-famed _________ Nursery?
Possible Answers:
A) Richard Bosley
B) Carroll Shelby
C) Enzo Ferrari
D) Ferdinand Porsche
(Correct Answer Near Bottom of Newsletter)
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☃️ Mentor's Winter Wonderland: Community Bonds Over Chili and Chills
The 2024 Chill Out Mentor event brought together Ohio residents in Mentor, offering a welcome break from a week of freezing weather and indoor confinement. The event featured a variety of activities including a .5k donut and hot chocolate run, a chili cook-off, sledding, ice sculptures, and food trucks. Longtime resident Kelly Jarc participated in the run, enjoying the opportunity to try something new in the cold. Event organizer Kevin Cindirc emphasized the event's role in fostering community spirit and camaraderie during the winter months.
See More Details and Images Here
See the Story on Spectrunews1.com
📬 USPS Continues Post-Pandemic Price Hikes with Increased Stamp Costs
The United States Postal Service (USPS) is set to increase the price of Forever Stamps from 66 cents to 68 cents on January 21. This is part of a broader trend of rising postal rates, with an overall increase of nearly 24% since the pandemic. The USPS is adjusting prices to counteract inflation and higher operational costs, in line with their "Delivering for America" financial stabilization plan.
The changes also affect other mailing services, with increases in prices for letters, postcards, and international postage. Despite the hikes, USPS rates remain comparatively low globally.
For Additional Details on This Story See Fox8.com
👮 UPDATE: Snail-Paced Showdown: Deputies Chase Down Loader Thief in Lake County
We now have the video of the low speed chase.
As reported here yesterday, Lake County Sheriff’s deputies were involved in a slow-speed chase on Saturday after a 54-year-old man stole a wheel loader. The chase began near the Lake County Engineer’s Office and ended near an elementary school, covering a distance of approximately three and a half miles at speeds not exceeding 10 mph. The suspect's attempt at evading capture was unsuccessful, and he is now awaiting arraignment in Lake County Jail. The reason for the theft is currently unknown.
Video Source: Amber White.
❄️ Ice Carvers, Fire Pits, and Family Fun at Farmpark's Winter Festival
Wave goodbye to the January winter blues in Ohio with the exciting Farmpark Ice Festival starting this Friday night and continuing into Saturday. The festival will kick off with a grand reveal of a winter-themed ice chair and an awe-inspiring ice carving demonstration. The evening promises to escalate in excitement with a spectacular 'fire and ice' battle to conclude the night.
The fun continues into Saturday, where spectators can witness some of the nation's finest ice carvers competing in a thrilling speed carving competition. This is a perfect opportunity for families and friends to capture memorable moments with photos on a full-sized ice chair and an ice slide. For those looking to cozy up, there will be fire pits to gather around, where attendees can enjoy hot cocoa and s’mores for a small additional charge. The festival offers a range of other winter-themed activities for family enjoyment. Regular Farmpark admission fees will apply for this wintery extravaganza.
LakeMetroparks.com
🍷 Grand River Valley Vineyards Reap Benefits of Cold Snap for Ice Wine Harvest
The recent cold spell in Northeast Ohio has been a boon for the Grand River Valley's ice wine production. Vineyards utilized social media to recruit volunteers for grape picking, an essential part of making true ice wine. Despite the cold, volunteers, including local Scott Rooney, eagerly participated in the early morning harvest. The 2024 ice wine vintage is expected to be rich in complexity and flavor due to the delayed harvest caused by a warm December. The Grand River Valley is gearing up for its Ice Wine Festival in March, a key event featuring wine and food pairings from seven wineries, which aims to attract tourists and enliven the region during the off-season.
For More Details on this Story Please Visit News5Cleveland.com
🏀 Mentor Boys Fall Short Against Cincinnati Moeller in Basketball Duel
Cincinnati Moeller triumphed over Mentor in boys basketball by a score of 85-66 at the Battle of the Berkey on January 21. Moeller's diverse scoring and strong defense led to their victory, improving their record to 14-1 while Mentor dropped to 7-4.
Despite forcing 18 turnovers, Mentor struggled to convert these into points. Moeller's players showed balanced scoring, with four players in double figures. Mentor's Coach Krizancic highlighted areas for improvement, particularly in transitioning and tempo to enhance scoring and rebounding. Matt Biddell and Ian Ioppolo combined for 55 of the Cardinals’ points. Mentor looks forward to their next game against Strongsville.
LOCAL TRIVIA
Correct Answer
A) Richard Bosley
You probably knew that Mentor was once considered the Rose Capital of the Nation and chances are good that you’ve heard of the Bosley Nursery, but did you know Mentor was also home to a renowned automotive designer? The innovative Bosley GT Mark 1 was hand-built by Richard Bosley in 1953 in the garage at the family’s nursery located on Mentor Avenue at Stop 68 of the interurban line. The car is now on permanent display at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, CA.
For More Information on the Bosley Mark 1 Sports Car, See undiscoveredclassics.com
🤣🤣 Something Funny
Something Funny 🤣🤣
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