In this Mentor Local Buzz Issue…

☁️ Mentor Weather - Mostly cloudy with a High of 31

❓ Trivia Question

🗓️ This Week’s Events

 🥽 Mentor Tackles Lifeguard Shortage with Early Recruitment & Splash Park Plan

 🚨 Mentor Police Arrest Man for Multiple Felonies After Woman Screams for Help from Car

 📰 Explore Employment Across Mentor Departments at the February Job Fair

 📰 Lake County EMA Leads the Way in Community Emergency Preparedness

⚾ Kade McClure Joins Pirates, Eager to Compete for Bullpen Spot

 🤔 Did You Know? Garfield's Farm: A Historical Blend of Family Learning, Agricultural Development, & a Presidential Run

 🤣🤣 Something Funny

 💡 Business Spotlight - We Want to Spotlight Your Business! Apply  

Question: In many cultures, the arrival of spring is celebrated with festivals and rituals. One such festival involves the intricate art of balancing eggs, a practice believed to be easier on the vernal equinox due to gravitational effects. Which festival incorporates this tradition, and what is the scientific basis behind the belief that eggs can be balanced more easily on the vernal equinox?

A) Holi, based on the alignment of the Earth and the sun providing perfect balance
B) Easter, based on the myth of Earth’s gravitational balance improving
C) Nowruz, based on the ancient symbolism of eggs representing life and rebirth
D) Hanami, based on the idea that the Earth's tilted axis during equinoxes allows for easier egg balancing.

(Answer Below)

February 14th

• Join the Business-to-Business (B2B) Network of Mentor each Wednesday, 7:45am - 9am at Scramblers in Mentor. See website for more details.

• Leaders & Legacies of the Civil War Era: The Life of Ulysses S. Grant - at Mentor Public Library @ 12 noon - Visit website for more info.

• Mickey’s and Minnie’s Valentines Day Party - United Skates of America Wickliffe: 5:30 - 8:30pm. See website for more info.

• Valentine’s Day Trivia Prize for Couples - Nostalgia Lounge @ 7pm. See website for more info

February 15th

• Farm Fresh Citrus Truckload Sale - Lake County Fairgrounds @ 12:30pm - 2pm. See website for details.

• Line Dance Night at Create A Space in Willowick 6-7:30pm. See website for more details

• Westel’s Valentines Comedy Show in Willoughby - Starts at 6:30pm. ((SOLD OUT))

• Audiophile at Billy’s - A Cappelli Martini Bar in Mentor @ 7-10pm. See website for more details.

February 16th

• Puerto Rican Cooking @ 3pm in Mentor. Visit the website for more info.

• CATS - The Fine Arts Assoc. in Willoughby. All Fridays & Saturdays Feb 16 - Mar 3, 2024. Visit the Fine Arts Assoc. website for more details.

• 4LOCOS @ Rider’s Inn in Painesville: 6-10pm. Live music from the 90’s & 2000’s. Alternative Grunge Hard Rock. See website for details.

• Comedy Night @ The Brew in Mentor - 8pm. Mandee McKelvey, one of Thrillist’s Top 50 Undiscovered Comedians. See website for details.

February 17th

• CATS - Sensory Friendly Performance - The Fine Arts Assoc. in Willoughby 2-4pm. For more information visit this page.

• Friends & Family Self-Defense Class - 6-8pm in Mentor. Take your C.O.B.R.A. training to the next level. See website for more information.

• Pieces of Eight - Featuring the Lakeside Brass 45th Anniversary: 6-11pm in Eastlake.  See website for details.

February 18th

• Chili 5K - Springbrook Gardens Park in Mentor @ 10am Come and run a chilly race and relax with homemade chili afterward to warm you up. More info & Tickets

February 24th

• Mentor Job Fair - 10am at the Mentor Municipal Center. Go to this website cityofmentor.com for more information.

🥽 Mentor Tackles Lifeguard Shortage with Early Recruitment & Splash Park Plan

Mentor, Ohio, is addressing its lifeguard shortage and pool closures by opening lifeguard applications early and planning to convert the Garfield Park pool into a splash park. This move aims to reduce operational costs and eliminate the need for lifeguards at the site. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, the city hopes to hire enough staff to reopen two outdoor pools this summer. Mentor offers competitive pay for lifeguards and covers training expenses, looking forward to revitalizing community swimming and recreational activities.

Watch the entire story here from News 5 Cleveland

🚨 Mentor Police Arrest Man for Multiple Felonies After Woman Screams for Help from Car

On February 3rd, the Mentor Police Department was alerted to a distressing situation involving a female passenger in a black sedan who was reportedly attempting to escape the vehicle while screaming for help. Despite the initial caller losing sight of the car before officers could intercept, the police swiftly utilized FLOCK camera technology to track down the sedan at the Extended Stay America hotel on Emerald Court.

Upon locating the individuals involved inside the hotel and conducting a thorough investigation, the police took 44-year-old Richard Bywater into custody. Bywater faces multiple charges, including the illegal conveyance of drugs into a jail, classified as a third-degree felony; possession of Schedule I or II drugs, a fourth-degree felony; assault, a first-degree misdemeanor; and unlawful restraint, a third-degree misdemeanor.

More on this Story, See YahooNews

📰 Explore Employment Across Mentor Departments at the February Job Fair

The city of Mentor is hosting a job fair on February 24, 2024, from 10 AM to 12 PM at the Mentor Municipal Center. The event will feature a variety of employment opportunities, including full-time, part-time, temporary, and seasonal positions across city departments. Interested parties can explore open positions in advance on the city's website and reach out to the Human Resources office for more information. Mentor is committed to equal opportunity employment.

Read More on this Story at City of Mentor’s website

🗞️ Lake County EMA Leads the Way in Community Emergency Preparedness

In the video above, the city of Mentor presents, Lake County Ohio's EMA Directors Joseph Busher and Joseph Hum as they highlight the agency's efforts in emergency preparedness, focusing on the upcoming solar eclipse and other potential emergencies like flooding and tornadoes. Residents can find extensive resources and preparation tips on the Lake County EMA's website.

⚾ Kade McClure Joins Pirates, Eager to Compete for Bullpen Spot

Mentor graduate, Kade McClure, has signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, bringing him over from the Giants' organization with an invitation to Spring Training. Transitioning into a reliever role, McClure is eager to secure his spot in the Pirates' bullpen. He shared his excitement and readiness to compete on X, thanking his support team for their help during the offseason.

🤔 Garfield's Farm: A Historical Blend of Family Learning, Agricultural Development, & a Presidential Run

James A. Garfield, despite his childhood disdain for farming, purchased the Dickey Farm in 1876 to teach his sons about agriculture. His own early ambitions of becoming a sailor were dashed after a near-drowning incident, leading him to pursue an education and a path that would eventually take him to the presidency. This story highlights Garfield's journey from poverty to the presidency, underscored by his belief in the value of hard work and education.

Garfield’s property served as both a family home and the headquarters for his 1880 presidential campaign. Following his assassination in 1881, the property underwent further modifications by his widow and eventually became a public museum managed by the Lake County Historical Society. Lawnfield stands as a monument to Garfield's legacy, housing artifacts of his life, his presidential campaign, and his untimely death.

See the photo below of the old Dickey Farm ca. 1877-1879.

Sources: nps.gov and Cleveland Historical

TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: B) Easter, based on the myth of Earth’s gravitational balance improving

Explanation: The practice of egg balancing is most commonly associated with Easter traditions, though it's more of a modern myth than an ancient tradition. The belief suggests that during the vernal equinox, some special gravitational effect allows eggs to be balanced more easily. Scientifically, there's no evidence to support the idea that gravitational changes on the equinox affect an egg’s ability to stand on its end. Egg balancing is possible on any day of the year with patience and a bit of skill, as the success of the trick lies more in the egg's bumpy surface than in any specific astronomical conditions.

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