In this Mentor Local Buzz Issue…

☁️ Mentor Weather - Winter Weather Advisory. Windy, cold, little snow at times with little to no accumulation - Temp 34-36

 🤔 Trivia Question - 1970’s Music —- do you know it?

🗓️ Events for the Week

 🏀 Mentor Cardinals' Comeback Falls Short as Jackson Claims District Championship

 📰 Mentor Public Schools Awarded Over $2 Million for Career Technical Education Expansion

 📰 Candy Cloud Company Brings Unique Canned-to-Order Drink Experience to Lake County

 🥇 The Best of Mentor 2024 - Who Has the Best Seafood in Mentor?

✈️ Travel & Discovery Section: 🧳Navigate Your Travels Like a Pro: Expert Advice for the Savvy Tourist

 🤣🤣 Something Funny

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March 10th

• Maple Sugaring Weekends - March 9-10. 9am-5pm. Farmpark Admission Applies. See More Info

• Magic Gives Back! at Mentor Fine Arts Center - Mentor @ 3pm - Info

March 12th

• City of Mentor Public Meeting on Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve Shoreline Master Plan @ Springbrook Gardenhouse in Mentor - 6pm - Info

• Try Synchronized Skating for FREE - Mentor Ice Arena - 6:15pm - More Info

🏀 Mentor Cardinals' Comeback Falls Short - Jackson District Champ

The Jackson Polar Bears emerged victorious over the Mentor Cardinals with a final score of 80-75 in a riveting basketball district championship game. From the outset, the Polar Bears set a strong pace, initiating the game with a 10-2 run and consistently maintaining the lead by showcasing their prowess from beyond the arc with three successful 3-point shots. Kyle Monterrubio stood out for the Polar Bears, contributing significantly with one 3-pointer and a total of seven points.

Despite a rocky start, the Mentor Cardinals demonstrated resilience and a fighting spirit. The duo of Ian Ioppolo and Matthew Biddell were notable contributors, amassing a combined 11 points in the first half. However, they struggled from behind the 3-point arc, with only 2 of 15 attempts finding the net. However, by the end of the third quarter, the scoreboard read 59-52 in favor of Jackson but still within reach for the Cardinals.

The game's intensity peaked in the final moments as Mentor nearly completed a remarkable comeback from a 15-point deficit, tying the game with a clutch 3-pointer from Ian Ioppolo. With just 23.3 seconds remaining, Jackson held a narrow lead of 74-73 and maintained possession. Ultimately, a crucial turnover by the Cardinals sealed their fate, resulting in an 80-75 triumph for the Polar Bears.

This victory crowns the Jackson Polar Bears as district champions, setting the stage for their next challenge against St. Ignatius in the regional semifinals. Despite the loss, the Mentor Cardinals were commended for their valiant effort and spirit, earning the title of district runner-up.

📰 Mentor Public Schools Awarded Over $2 Million for Career Technical Education

Mentor Public Schools has received over $2.2 million from the Career Technical Education Equipment Grant Program to launch new programming at Mentor High School. This initiative, part of a state-wide effort to enhance career technical education, will benefit students by providing them with industry-recognized credentials in various fields. The grant is part of a larger initiative by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce.

Read More About this Story at the Mentorschools.net

📰Candy Cloud Company Brings Unique Canned-to-Order Drinks to Lake County

The Candy Cloud Company has marked its entry into Lake County, Ohio, with the opening of its new specialty drink franchise in Willoughby. This establishment, the first of its kind in Ohio and the third in the United States, is managed by Rick and Clarissa Standing, a dynamic husband and wife team. The grand opening on March 8 witnessed an enthusiastic response, with a significant turnout of customers eager to try the unique beverage offerings.

Candy Cloud specializes in a diverse range of customizable coffees, teas, lemonades, and shakes. What sets them apart is their innovative approach to serving drinks: each beverage is canned-to-order, ensuring freshness and a unique experience. Moreover, ingredients like Boba are made fresh, enhancing the quality of their offerings. The shop also introduces a collection of themed drinks each month, with March featuring enticing specials like Mint Cookies n' Cream Shake, Matcha Marshmallow Charm Ube, and Baklava Shaken Espresso.

Rick and Clarissa Standing, who originally hail from New York and Brazil, have chosen Northeast Ohio as their home, where they are raising their five children. They aspire to make a significant impact on the community, envisioning their store as a welcoming and positive space for individuals of all ages.

Candy Cloud operates from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. from Monday to Thursday, extends its hours till 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and opens from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday. Located at 36299 Euclid Avenue in Willoughby, more information about the franchise can be found on their website or by following their social media channels.

WATCH the Story at wkyc.com
Visit their website at the Candy Cloud Company

TRIVIA QUESTION ANSWER

Answer: B) "I Want You Back”

Check out the Jackson 5’s hit single “I Want You Back” from 1969 with a very young Michael Jackson on lead vocals. This song landed on #1 in the Soul singles chart for four weeks and hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the week ending January 31, 1970. The song made Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time and was ranked at #104.

Click above to WATCH and LISTEN.
Source: Wikipedia.org

🧳Navigate Your Travels Like a Pro: Expert Advice for the Savvy Tourist

Hello travel friends. I’m back to help you have the best possible vacation. The following travel tips will help you accomplish that goal. So, today we will review several useful apps, websites, and products, many of which have been very helpful over the past few years.

When planning a journey, I find Rome2Rio invaluable as it presents various travel routes from point A to point B, aiding in the refinement of transportation options. For instance, when deciding between a train or a plane from London to Paris, this app provides essential guidance to inform your choice.

My next tip centers around speaking the local language. I suggest using apps like Duolingo to prepare yourself to comfortably speak some words and phrases of a new language. If you do run into a language barrier while traveling try using Google Translate. It has voice to text and text to voice capabilities and allows you to read signs in other languages. This was very helpful while traveling through Europe. Also an added bonus is it works great on menus!

With air travel always try to download the app of all the airlines you’ll be using. You'll have direct up to date communication which is essential for any schedule changes. Another benefit is the ease allowed when checking into your flight. Before your travel day be sure to visit the website of each airport on your itinerary. Even if it's just for a layover. A great time to research the layout, any construction, and what amenities are offered. You'll be prepared and avoid stressful surprises.

When you fly and use a budget airline, be aware that there may be charges for carry and checked luggage. A helpful tip is to use a packable neck pillow. I recently flew Frontier from Cleveland to Las Vegas for a four day trip. If I had paid for extra luggage, it would have more than doubled the cost of the flight. (The price was $79 for one bag each direction.) The packable neck pillow held several articles of clothing, and, along with my backpack, eliminated the need for checked luggage.

Another must have is over the counter Non-drowsy “Bonnie pills” or Bonine for motion sickness. Anyone can have motion sickness on a plane, ship, or bus. Best to be prepared. Ginger also works well.

Thank you for reading my post! As always the "Big 3 Travel Tips" are:
1) Book early for best price and selection.
2) Get your passport.  
3) Purchase travel insurance.

You can reach me at using my email for your travel needs or with any questions.

Happy Travels!
Ed Schmidt
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🦞 Who Has the BEST SEAFOOD in Mentor?

Click here to go to our Facebook page to nominate the “BEST of Mentor 2024 - Seafood” establishment in Mentor! Vote by adding your comments to the post on our page or send us an email to [email protected]. Vote today! Winner to be announced next week!

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