Wednesday, November 28, 2012
The proposed 2013 budget includes about $250,000 for the demolition of an incomplete, eroding bridge in the Mentor Lagoons
- GOVERNMENT
- Jason Lea
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Wednesday, November 28, 2012
The city of Mentor likely won't have a "bridge to nowhere" for much longer. About $250,000 has been set aside in the city's proposed 2013 budget for the demolition of an unfinished and eroding bridge in the southwest portion of the Mentor Lagoons Marina near Coronada Drive. The 185-foot bridge has no beginning or end, just a middle that stands over the water near the Mentor-on-the-Lake border. Its construction began in the 1920s but the Great Depression ended the project. It was intended to connect to a residential development that never was, and never will be, built. "It's not a structure that's useful in any way or has any future utility," Mentor City Manager Kenneth Filipiak. However, the city's concern is not that the bridge is …
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
The intended breakwall would prevent further erosion at Mentor Lagoons' beach
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has approved the city of Mentor's plan to build a 500-foot stone breakwall that would prevent more erosion from the Mentor Lagoons' beach. Since 2004, that stretch of bluffs has lost about 200 feet, said Bob Martin, the city of Mentor's director of parks and recreation. And the recent warm winter expedited that erosion, Martin added. Consequently, the city has proposed to build the breakwall that will protect the shoreline from the Mentor Harbor Yacht Club across the Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has already approved the plan. Martin hopes the construction of the wall will begin this fall, before Lake Erie can do another winter's worth of damage. The wall is …
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Check out all of the fun stuff that is happening this weekend
1. END OF SUMMER PARTY Where/When: Mentor Public Library main branch, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday (Aug. 9) Why Go: Don't worry. Summer isn't finished yet. However, the library's summer reading program -- "Dream Big, Read!" -- is coming to a conclusion. Celebrate the season's readings with a big hurrah at the Read House where kids will receive prizes and enjoy a performance from the Rockin' Robots. Pricing: Free 2. FAMILY CAMPOUT Where/When: Civic Center Park, 5 p.m. Friday Why Go: Enjoy a night out under the stars at Civic Center Park. Families provide their own tents, sleeping bags, flashlights and personal items. There will be a campfire, games, crafts, snacks, swim time at Civic Center Pool and a movie. A light breakfast will be provided …
Saturday, July 21, 2012
A lot of big news broke this week in Mentor
1. A lot of big news this week in Mentor -- so much that I hardly know where to begin. Well, when in doubt, start with the money. Steris Corp. -- the city of Mentor's biggest employer -- announced this week that it is acquiring U.S. Endoscopy for $270 million. (After some anticipated tax benefits, the price tag will probably be about $220 million.) The acquisition will continue Steris's aggressive growth. Most importantly, it makes sure that the more than 400 jobs U.S. Endoscopy created will stay in Mentor. Read more here. 2. Former Mentor Police officer and Lake County special deputy Gary Stroud pleaded guilty to the murder of his wife and the abuse of her corpse Monday afternoon in Lake County Court of Common Pleas. Stroud, 59, of Mentor…
Thursday, July 19, 2012
The bluffs east of the Mentor Harbor Yacht Club have already lost about 200 feet since 2004
While last year's warm winter may have been a pleasant surprise for many, it was bad news for beaches. When Lake Erie doesn't freeze, its waves can reach eight feet high and those waves speed up the erosion of shoreline, explained Bob Martin, the city of Mentor's director of parks and recreation. The city of Mentor is especially concerned about a stretch of shoreline that reaches from the Mentor Harbor Yacht Club across the Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve. Since 2004, that stretch of bluffs has lost about 200 feet, Martin said. "The lake really started to accelerate (the erosion) during the winter," he said. "We didn't freeze last year and the winter waves just tear things up." However, the city of Mentor does have a plan to stall the …
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
City Manager's Office says it hopes Council will have some options to choose from in the next two weeks
The city of Mentor hoped to have a food vendor in Mentor Lagoons by Memorial Day, but just because that date has come and gone doesn't mean the city is not still searching for a concessionaire. The City Manager's Office told City Council in a memo that it received no proposals by last week's deadlin. "The most likely reason is that in our haste to secure a vendor by Memorial Day weekend we did not provide enough time for responses," the memo read. "However, we have since directly contacted several food/beverage operators who have indicated an interest in possibly considering an arrangement." The memo also noted that the city hoped to have a few proposals from which Council could select in the next two weeks. The vendor they pick would sell…
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
YouTube channel highlights some of the amenities available in Mentor
The City of Mentor has launched a YouTube page, highlighting some of the amenities available in the community. Thus far, the city has posted five videos on its channel. They spotlight local nature, the recently opened community garden, Motor Mouth Food Truck and the Buckeye Trail that traverses several Ohio parks, including the Mentor Lagoons. They have also posted the Mentor 2012 Year In Review video that City Manager Kenneth Filipiak showed during his State of the City address. The group behind the Mentor YouTube page is the same team that creates content for the "Around Town" segments on the city's Mentor Channel. "For now, we plan on taking select video segments that we produce for The Mentor Channel and placing them on YouTube," …
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Raymond Gabor Jr. has been missing since Monday afternoon
The Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve has reopened while Mentor Police continue to search for Mentor resident, Raymond R. Gabor Jr., who has been missing since 1 p.m. Monday "After a thorough search of the area, by land and air, we have been unable to locate any sign of Mr. Gabor," Mentor Police Chief Daniel Llewellyn said in a statement. "We will continue the investigation as we continue to be concerned about his personal safety. Gabor, 45, left work abruptly Monday afternoon. A handgun and prescription pills were missing from his home, according to police. He was last seen wearing gray dress slacks, a maroon polo shirt with baby blue stripes and brown dress shoes. Gabor’s truck was located at the trail area of the Mentor Lagoons and he was …
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Concessionaires have until Wednesday to apply
The city of Mentor is looking for a concessionaire to sell food this summer at Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve and Marina. The vendor would sell food and (nonalcoholic) drinks from Memorial Day to Labor Day and the city is looking for applicants on its web site. Any vendor who is selected -- and a food truck could qualify -- would have a license, not a lease, to operate. The concessionaire would have to be open, at very least, on weekends and the summer holidays. They would also be expected to have all necessary licenses. Any interested vendors must apply by Wednesday. For more information and an application, check out the legal notice on the city of Mentor's web site.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
There's too much going on this weekend to stay home
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
- Elaine Simon
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Thursday, September 22, 2011
1. LES ROBERTS VISIT Where/When: Mentor Public Library, 7 p.m. Thursday. Why Go: Popular local author Les Roberts, the author of 15 mystery novels featuring Cleveland detective Milan Jacovich, will visit the library. Pricing: Free, but registration is required. 2. NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY Where/When: James A. Garfield National Historic Site, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Why Go: In honor of National Public Lands Day, admission to the James A. Garfield National Historic Site is free today. Tour the Garfield home, experience the exhibits and film, walk the grounds and learn more about President Garfield. Pricing: Free. 3. GNOME AND GARDEN Where/When: Holden Arboretum, through Sunday. Why Go: This is the final weekend to visit the Gnome and …
Frank Urankar, Jr.
2:24 pm on Wednesday, November 28, 2012
I think it gives some character to thr area. Plus it is apart of history, 1920 history. more ›