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📰 Sunny & Warm Today, Laketran Bus Wrap Winners, Alleviate Knee Pain
Issue #126
In this Mentor Local Buzz Issue…
😎 Mentor Weather - Partly Sunny - Temps 77-79
🥇 Laketran Unveils Winners of 50th Anniversary Bus Wrap Art Contest
📰 Ohio Woman Reunited with Lost River Tribute to Unborn Son
📰 Lake Catholic Students Learn Vital Safety Lessons Ahead of Prom
⚾ Mentor and Strongsville Split Nail-Biter Series
⚾ Captains' Late Heroics Clinch Narrow Win, Bolster Season Record
⚾ Lake Catholic Cougars Clinch Tight Victory Against Walsh Jesuit
⚾ Mentor Christian Falls to Medina Christian 6-2 on Tuesday
🧎 Special Section: Health & Wellness: 🧎Strengthening Exercises: A Proven Strategy for Knee Pain Alleviation
📰 Philips Settles for $1.1 Billion Without Admitting Fault in Device Recall Case
🤔 Trivia Question
🎉 Events and Entertainment
🤣 Something Funny
Partly Sunny - Temps 77-79
🥇 Laketran Unveils Winners of 50th Anniversary Bus Wrap Art Contest
Laketran.com
Laketran announced the winners of its 4th annual Design a Bus Wrap Art Contest, aimed at celebrating its 50th anniversary. Hailey Ambrus from Mentor High School won first place with a design promoting a greener community. The design will be featured on a Laketran bus for a year. Other winners included Evan Bordelon and Jazett Garay.
See the 2nd and 3rd Place Winner’s Entries at laketran.com
📰 Ohio Woman Reunited with Lost River Tribute to Unborn Son
In a touching moment of serendipity in Millersburg, Ohio, Alicia Sheeks recently experienced a poignant reunion with a heartfelt tribute she had released into the Mohican River. Two years ago, grappling with the grief of losing her unborn son during her fourth month of pregnancy, Alicia sought a way to find closure. Following her counselor's advice, she penned a note dedicated to her son, affectionately named Baby Charlie, encapsulating her love and brief memories together. Accompanied by a small teddy bear, the note was sealed in a mason jar and entrusted to the river from the Bridge of Dreams in Knox County—a place that had always brought her solace.
Unbeknownst to Alicia, the river preserved her tribute rather than sweeping it away. Recently, while turkey hunting near Loudonville, Cody Shaffer and his father Paul stumbled upon the jar amidst river debris. Moved by the message, they resolved to locate Alicia and return the jar to her. Overwhelmed by their kindness and the unexpected return of her message, Alicia expressed her profound gratitude, interpreting this reunion as a divine affirmation of her actions and a comforting sign of her son's enduring presence. Adding to the mystery and symbolism of the event, Alicia found a pumpkin seed inside the jar, which she plans to plant in honor of Baby Charlie, continuing his legacy in a new form.
WATCH or Read the Full Story at fox8.com
📰 Lake Catholic Students Learn Vital Safety Lessons Ahead of Prom Night
Mentor Police Department
In a recent collaboration, the Mentor Police Department teamed up with the Lake County Safe Communities/Crime Prevention Task Force to host a pre-prom safety event at Lake Catholic High School. The initiative aimed to educate students on the significance of responsible decision-making, particularly during the celebratory season. The program included various activities and presentations that emphasized the importance of safety and accountability, providing the students with essential guidance as they prepare for their upcoming prom festivities.
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⚾ Mentor and Strongsville Split Nail-Biter Series with Identical 2-1 Scores
In a closely contested series, the Mentor Cardinals boys varsity baseball team first defeated the Strongsville Mustangs 2-1 on Monday, only for Strongsville to even the score with a 2-1 victory of their own the following day. In Tuesday's game, Strongsville's pitchers allowed only one run on three hits, successfully holding off the Cardinals despite a valiant performance. Mentor's hitters were silent except for Max Vanhimbergen and Andrew Nelson, who collectively managed three hits. Mentor's pitcher, Peyton Zupancic, performed commendably, throwing for four innings with five hits and two earned runs, but also had three walks. Relief pitcher Jacob Gunvelson closed out the game strongly for Mentor. Following these games, Mentor's record now stands at 13-3, with a 6-2 conference record, while Strongsville's record improves to 11-9, including 4-2 in conference play.
⚾ Captains' Late Heroics Clinch Narrow Win, Bolster Season Record
The Lake County Captains secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over the Fort Wayne TinCaps in extra innings last night, marking their seventh consecutive win. This game was part of a big homestand at Classic Auto Group Park, and they are currently in 2nd place in their division.
⚾ Lake Catholic Cougars Clinch Tight Victory Against Walsh Jesuit Warriors
The Lake Catholic Cougars Varsity boys baseball team won a close game against the Walsh Jesuit Warriors, ending with a score of 7-6. After both teams scored heavily in the first inning, Lake Catholic managed to pull ahead by adding key runs in the later stages of the game.
⚾ Mentor Christian Falls to Medina Christian 6-2 on Tuesday
Mentor Christian's boys varsity baseball team lost to Medina Christian 6-2, largely due to a strong fourth inning by Medina and an impressive pitching performance by Caden Dyer, who gave up just one hit. Mentor Christian's record now drops to 6-3, and Medina Christian's improves to 3-5.
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🧎 Strengthening Exercises: A Proven Strategy for Knee Pain Alleviation
Despite what might seem logical, avoiding activity isn't always beneficial for knee pain relief. According to medical experts, engaging in appropriate exercises may actually be the best way to alleviate knee discomfort.
Sacheen Mehta, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Plano, explains that knee pain often stems from insufficient muscle strength around the knee. Strengthening these muscles can significantly reduce pain. Dr. Mehta recommends several exercises specifically designed to enhance knee strength but advises consulting with a healthcare professional before starting any new workout regimen.
Here are a few exercises suggested by Dr. Mehta:
Wall Sits: Start by standing with your back against a wall, feet shoulder-width apart. Slide down until your legs are at a 45 to 50-degree angle, ensuring your knees don’t extend past your ankles. Hold this position for one minute, then rest and repeat.
Standing Leg Extensions: Hold onto a stable surface for balance and extend one leg in front, bending it at a 45-degree angle before straightening it out again. Perform ten repetitions on each leg, then rest and repeat.
Leg Lifts: Lie flat on your back and elevate both legs about six inches off the ground, keeping them straight. Hold for 20 seconds, rest, and repeat.
Straight-Leg Raises: While lying on your back, keep one leg straight and the other bent with the foot flat on the ground. Tighten the quadriceps of the straight leg and raise it about eight inches off the ground. Hold for 20 seconds, then switch legs.
Additionally, water exercises are highly recommended for those with persistent knee pain as they reduce the impact of gravity on the joints.
Read the Full Article with Greater Details at bswhealth.com
📰 Philips Settles for $1.1 Billion Without Admitting Fault in Device Recall Case
Credit: AP
Philips has agreed to a $1.1 billion settlement for U.S. lawsuits linked to its defective sleep apnea machines, involved in a major global recall. The settlement, which does not imply Philips’ admission of fault, also includes provisions for medical monitoring of affected patients. This development follows extensive recalls and a separate legal agreement with the U.S. government requiring Philips to revamp its device manufacturing.
Read More at wkyc.com
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May 1st (Wednesday)
Mothers Day Soaps at Wildwood Cultural Center in Mentor. 6-8pm. INFO
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May 3rd (Friday)
Mentor Top 25 Big Show - 7-9pm @ Mentor High School Fine Arts Center - INFO
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