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The official magazine of the City of Mentor. Council President John A. Krueger City Manager Kenneth J. Filipiak TABLE OF CONTENTS Assistant City Manager Anthony Zampedro 4 Welcome Community Relations 6 City News Administrator Ante F. Logarusic 10 Shop Local Mentor City Magazine is published 18 Mentor: City of Choice annually and produced by 22 Faces of Mentor Direct Market Publishing. For advertising inquires, call 25 Mentor Hullabaloo (440) 799-8882 or send an email to 28 Residents Guide [email protected]. 45 Dining & Entertainment Guide

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cityofmentor.com | 3 WELCOME DEAR NEIGHBORS AND GUESTS, On behalf of Mentor City Council and our entire administrative staff, I am pleased to present the 2019 Mentor City Magazine. Inside, you’ll find helpful information about our city services and other resources that can serve as a reference during the next year. You’ll learn a little bit more about what makes Mentor special to so many of us. I’d like to extend a special thanks to the advertisers which made this publication possible. They represent a portion of Mentor’s robust business community that strongly supports our institutions and make so many high-quality public services possible. If you are visiting, make yourself at home and please enjoy your stay. We hope you’ll find time to take advantage of the many recreational, cultural, and shopping and dining opportunities that we offer. You can also check out some of the fun and exciting events planned for the upcoming year throughout the City including a host of free performances at our state-of-the-art Mentor Civic Amphitheater. Best Regards, Kenneth J. Filipiak | Mentor City Manager

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cityofmentor.com | 5 CITY NEWS MENTOR CIVIC CENTER PARK EVENTS JUNE June 4 Mentor Rocks - Dirty Deeds June 6 University Heights Symphonic Band Concert June 11 Mentor Rocks - Seven Bridges June 15 Remarkable Lake County Summer Kickoff Concert - Daryl Worley June 18 Mentor Rocks - Desire June 20 Mentor Movie Night - League of their Own June 21 Make Music Day - Mentor June 22 Mentor On Tap & Uncorked June 25 Mentor Rocks - Abbey Rodeo MENTOR MARSH June 29 Bright Star Children's BOUNCES BACK Theater Program JULY ntil a few years ago, most area residents under the age of 50 July 2 Mentor Rocks - Evolution would have been surprised to learn that the Mentor Marsh July 4 Cleveland Pops & Fireworks was once a lush wetland forest. This rich, unique ecosystem July 9 Mentor Rocks - Hollywood Nights wasU spoiled in the 1960s when salt tailings were dumped into the east- July 16 Mentor Rocks - Decadia ern end of the basin. As native trees and plants died off, the invasive, July 18 Mentor Movie Night - TBD salt-tolerant plant, Phragmites australis, began to dominate the land- July 20 Headlands BeachFest scape. July 21 Lakeland Civic Band Fortunately, the Cleveland Museum of Natural History (CMNH) has July 23 Mentor Rocks been committed to restoring the Mentor Marsh with a coalition of gov- - Country Redford ernment and agency partners. July 26 Shakespeare in the Park Since the 1980s, remediation efforts to reduce salt contamination have - Much Ado About Nothing been ongoing, and have led to steady improvement of the ecosystem. July 28 Remarkable Lake County For the past decade, the CMNH has been working to restore the Marsh Summer Concert - SPECIAL GUEST by removing the Phragmites and encouraging native plant growth. July 30 Mentor Rocks - Satisfaction Eradication of the Phragmites and re-establishment of native species has set this unique ecosystem on the road to recovery and the results are AUGUST already apparent. Aug 6 Mentor Rocks Birds, fish and other wildlife, including rare specimens such as the - Billy Morris & Sunset Strip American and Least Bitterns, Virginia, King and Sora Rails, have also Aug 10 Mentor Cruise-IN returned to the area. Aug 13 Mentor Rocks - Queen Nation And, you can see the results for yourself! Visit the Marsh to observe Aug 15 Mentor Movie Night - TBD a wide variety of birds as they stop at to feed and rest on their way to Aug 16 AMPed Local Music Showcase their winter nesting sites. Fall migration begins in late July, but the best Aug 20 Mentor Rocks - Boy Band Review month to see migrating songbirds is September. Aug 27 Mentor Rocks - The McCartney Years Aug 23 Mentor CityFest Aug 24 Mentor CityFest

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entor’s newest park was ery and has undergone a substantial will enjoy a predominantly passive-use dedicated earlier this year transformation since construction park as they make their way down the and features 52-acres of began in 2017. What was once a flat paths amidst native plantings and trees. preservedM greenspace, 1.7 miles of field has been reimagined with an ex- Other improvements, including asphalt walking trails, and a 2.75-acre pansion of the original pond, strategic a picnic area, shelter, all-accessible pond with a boardwalk that is acces- moundings, creek restoration, and playground, and a tree farm, are still sible by all. The park is located at the other features. The park is still a work to come. Springbrook Gardens Park is former Springbrook Gardens Nurs- in progress. Once completed, visitors located at 6776 Heisley Road. Celebrating 70 years on the Brunner Campus!

8 | 2019 Mentor City Magazine The ABCs of Mentor Public Schools AdApting BAlAncing collABorAting ★ Accepted as one of the first districts in Ohio into the prestigious and nationwide League of Innovative Schools.

★ Earned a ninth concecutive Perfect Audit from the Ohio Auditor of State for responsible spending of tax dollars.

Our students excel academically and in extracurricular activities! HOME OF: National Merit Scholars Perfect ACT Scorers Speech and Debate State Champions State Champions: High School Science Olympiad Team State Champions: Division 1 Basketball Talented Art and Music Students U.S. Military Academy, ROTC, Enlisted, and National Guard bound Servicemen and Servicewomen Sparkle Cheerleaders

Mentor High School offers more than 225 courses for students including honors, AP, career technical education, online and a wide variety of electives. Students are also provided with the opportunity to particpate in more than 60 clubs, activities and athletic teams, including clubs focused on diversity, mental health and anti-bullying initiatives. Each graduation class from Mentor High School typically gives 15,000 hours in volunteer time to help out with an array of community service projects benefiting others. WWW.MENTORSCHOOLS.NET /MENTORPUBLICSCHOOLS @MENTORSCHOOLS SHOP LOCAL Shopping Local Makes Sense! et’s face it, as savvy consumers, we’re always searching for the best deal we can find but we’d like to remind you to please shop local when you can. Why? Because 68 cents of every dollarL which is spent local, stays local. It’s no secret that shopping and dining is a big deal in the city of Mentor. Over 300 retailers and 170 eateries generate over $1.6 billion in annual sales and employ over 9,500 people in our city. The direct impact is evident, but the indirect benefit is that income tax dollars generated through these jobs help pay for safety forces, road construction, parks and facilities, senior programs, and many of the other things that make Mentor such a great place to live. Municipal income taxes account for over 66% of the City’s annual budget which is why shopping local makes so much sense. Although, you may save a few bucks when ordering gifts online, you support the local economy and help enhance the quality of life for everyone in our community every single time you purchase from a Mentor business. Go to visitmentor.com to download a copy of our regularly updated Mentor Visitor Guide which contains information on shopping and dining options in our city. All articles on pages 11-16 written by Deanna Adams All photos by Johnny Joo | Odd World Studio

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out-of-towners because they stay the longest, and spend the most.” Beaumont was just 21 when he began working as a sales clerk at Record Den in 1974, then located in the Newber- ry’s store at the Great Lakes Mall. “I’ve always been a big music lover so I figured, why not work at a place where I’m surrounded by it?” says Beaumont, who grew up in Euclid. “When Newberry’s closed in 1993, the store was moved here. I bought it in 2001.” After some lean years due to the digital age, Record Den’s popularity is on the upswing, thanks in part to the resur- GREG BEAUMONT gence of vinyl records. “Personally, I never thought interest in vinyl records would resurface, but, ironically, because the RECORD DEN younger generation only knew their music through digital, they find it fascinating to hold an album, and look at the cov- ust a few short years ago, the demise of the record er art. And boomers, of course, enjoying it for the nostalgia.” store seemed imminent. Like most brick-and-mor- Beaumont says his regulars know what to expect when tar stores, the lure and ease of online purchasing was they walk in the doors. “We have a very knowledgeable staff, crashingJ down on independent store owners. loyal customers, and records in all forms—CDs, vinyl, and But more recently, people are beginning to realize what even cassette tapes.” they were missing: the personal touch and enjoyment of He adds that it doesn’t matter what format the music browsing and discovering unexpected items, while convers- comes in, as long as people keep coming, looking, and ing with like-minded souls. buying. “When you’re passionate about what you do, you do “People come here from all over Ohio and PA,” says Greg whatever it takes to keep customers happy.” Beaumont, owner of Mentor’s renowned Record Den. “A Record Den is located at 7661 Mentor Avenue in Mentor. lot of our business is word-of-mouth. I can recognize the Call 440-946-9909 for more info.

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12 | 2019 Mentor City Magazine SHOP LOCAL ARROWHEAD MUSIC

nother local business that the Lake County schools,” Logies says, has grown along with the “but really, for anyone who wants to city is Arrowhead Music, try out an instrument, we can help.” whichA has been servicing the needs Aside from learning on one’s own— of musicians and schools since 1938. helped by the use of music hand- This Mentor store is iconic because books—private lessons from skilled of that long history, and thanks to musicians can certainly be beneficial. Jim Temple and Mark Logies, own- Many of the store’s 30 instructors took ers since 2001, it continues to thrive. lessons there when they were young. They agree the staff is like family, and Fees range from $15–$20 per half that includes veteran employee, Dave hour. Trevarthan, whose parents owned the Logies strongly believes in the store back in the 1950s, and he himself importance of music for adolescents has worked there since he was a teen. and adults, alike. “I grew up hearing Arrowhead has a wide selection of the old adage, ‘Good in music, good instruments of all kinds, and offers in math,’ and now there are studies to lessons in nearly every instrument. back that up,” he says. “The skills and JIM TEMPLE The company buys, sells and trades tools you learn through playing music musical instruments, as well as rents can be applied to nearly every aspect out instruments and equipment in life. And as you age, learning a Arrowhead Music is located at 8571 to schools. Those rentals include new instrument can stimulate the Mentor Avenue. Call 440-205-9580 for anything from guitars, keyboards/ brain, improve memory, and slow the more info. electric pianos, horns, PA equipment, decline—and I’m all for that,” he says, and more. “Naturally we rent to all with a laugh.

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14 | 2019 Mentor City Magazine SHOP LOCAL COMICS AND FRIENDS

or some, when it comes to the topic of comic book collecting, the TV sitcom The Big Bang Theory springs immediately to mind. And while even the fansF often refer to themselves as nerds and geeks, the hobby is as relevant as any worthy leisure-time activity. In fact, it’s a million-dollar industry, or more precise, if you include trade books, periodicals, and digitals, the numbers are closer to $1 billion annually, according to industry estimates. Who knew? Well, John Haines for one. “I’ve been collecting comic books since I was 3 years old,” says Haines, owner of Comics JOHN HAINES and Friends, located in the Great Lakes Mall, near Macy’s. “They used to have them in the barbershops so I got hooked is still popular.” He adds that the Japanese graphic novels, early on.” Manga, are also a hit with his patrons. Even so, he never planned on having the dream job he’s Besides the much anticipated conventions, one annual had now for 10 years. But it makes sense. After a lifetime event is a particular favorite with Haines and his customers. collecting and attending comic book conventions, the guy “The first Saturday in May is Free Comic Book Day, and we knows his stuff and eagerly helps guide his customers to have many guests artists and writer appearances, and I have sought-after items. boxes of comic books to give away to customers.” The store is a treasure trove for anyone interested in com- But in this store, fandom is all year long. Even for those ics, graphic novels, action figures, trade books, periodicals, who aren’t collectors, people venture in to shop for gifts, digital and more. including T-shirts with logos of favorite superheroes. Fire Tables“Probably • Fire Pits the • topFireplaces comic •books Outdoor are Kitchens “Captain • OutdoorAmerica,” Lighting Comics and Friends is open Mondays – Saturdays, 12–9, “Batman,” “Spider-Man,” “Walking Dead,” and “Star Wars” and Sundays, 12–6. Call 440-255-4242 for more info.

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cityofmentor.com | 15 SHOP LOCAL always been saving items and showing our customers new uses for them.” Those items include an eclectic assortment of furniture, books, picture frames, handmade jewelry, crafts, and other unique and novelty items. “Projects that we consult on include public and private K–12 schools, universities and historic rehab projects un- dergoing redevelopment,” Cseh says. “We saw the need to divert much of the construction waste on these projects from landfills and bring usable items to market for the consumer.” AMY CSEH Classes and workshops are available each month, including a “Maker’s Day,” where customers can come in and produce something new, using surplus materials and acqui- SCHOOLHOUSE SALVAGE sitions in the store. “We do four projects during the class and have a nice catered lunch,” Cseh explains. She adds that f you’re a fan of Antique Roadshow, American Pickers, space is limited based on the quantity of available salvaged and Salvage Hunters, you’ll feel right at home at the items. Schoolhouse Salvage, located at 7533 Tyler Blvd. Suite Schoolhouse Salvage also offers monthly salvage boxes E Iin Mentor. for purchase in store and online. “These are curated from Who needs eBay? This 10,000 square-foot storeroom has salvaged items we have on hand that month and are also in a little bit of practically anything you might be looking for, limited supply. Boxes in the past have included an antique and some things you didn’t know you needed, or wanted, window from the Halle Building in downtown Cleveland, until you spot it. framed salvaged tin tiles, handmade wood corbels, and other “We occupy our current space with 50% of our own vintage home décor items that we source and show people salvaged goods and 50% pop-up shops rented to vintage and how to use in their home,” says Cseh. handmade collectors and shopkeepers,” says owner, Amy See www.schoolhousesalvage.com for hours classes and Cseh, who started her company in 2012. “My passion has events. Call 440-946-3117 for more info.

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ne of the biggest deci- one might be looking for in a lifetime age income for households at $70,625. sions in life is where to home—for families, as well as singles, The median age of Mentor residents live. Whether it’s your first and senior living.” is 47. home,O a career move, or a needed One of the main reasons for that, “It’s a great time for home buyers change once the kids are grown and Demastry notes, is the wide range in right now because it is both a seller’s gone, those choices ultimately deter- housing costs. “You can choose your and a buyer’s market, which is unusu- mine what you do, where you go, and price range here. Mentor has homes al,” Demastry adds. “Prices are also up how you live. anywhere from $50,000 to million-dol- 2% over last year so the appreciation But that decision needn’t be hard lar homes. You can choose any type remains steady. once you know a bit about Mentor. of home you’d like, too, such as lake “There are many business opportu- This northeast Ohio town rests on the houses, single family houses, century nities here, too. We have 170 restau- beautiful shores of Lake Erie, and is homes, and older homes for those who rants and many of them are locally nicknamed “City of Choice,” for good love to renovate. And of course, there owned and operated. Then there are reason. In 2010, Mentor was ranked is always new construction.” the retail shops, recreational activi- number 37 in the “100 Best Places to That new construction includes ties, and of course, Mentor Headlands Live” by CNN Money, then chosen Creekside Farm, located south of Jack- Beach, and several parks.” number 12 in the “Top 20 Happiest son Street, and the Lakeshore High- Demastry says that families with Places in Ohio” in 2015. lands Subdivision in north Mentor, children are attracted to Mentor be- Now that’s something to boast southwest of Lake Shore Blvd.—Route cause of the highly rated public school about. 44 interchange, that featured the 2018 system, but then stay, long after the “Mentor is certainly attractive to Lake County YMCA Dream House. children have moved out. “Like my nearly all walks of life,” says realtor According to the most recent U.S. own grown children, kids who grew Margie Demastry, who has been with Census Bureau report in 2017, Mentor up here are choosing to stay and raise Howard Hanna for 39 years, and a is the largest city in Lake County, with their families here. I feel so lucky be- Mentor resident for 50. “It’s one of a population of 47,121. The average cause I get to see my kids and grand- those cities that truly has everything house is valued at $169,400, with aver- kids all the time.”

18 | 2019 Mentor City Magazine CITY OF CHOICE MENTOR PARKS roundings and so, perfect for & RECREATION nature walks, picnicking, and Looking for a place to relax, hobbies such as bird watch- enjoy a sport, or simply spend ing. The Center also offers quality time with family? cultural education programs, When it comes to leisurely ac- workshops and special events tivities, Mentor offers a variety throughout the year. of conveniences and comfort Golfers have been enjoying for all interests. the picturesque 18-hole Black If you enjoy the outdoors, Brook Golf Course on Lake there are a number of parks Shore Blvd. since 1929, recent- and recreation centers ly updated with a number of throughout the city. The Elea- improvements in both aesthet- nor B. Garfield Park, located ics and playability. The course on Mentor Avenue, consists offers golf classes, private les- of 65-acres, making it one of sons, and a junior golf league, the largest parks in the area. along with a variety of leagues Wildwood Cultural Center was designed Amenities include an outdoor for men, women, coed, couples by President Garfield's son, Abram. pool, picnic pavilion, five-acre and juniors. fishing pond, soccer field, bas- Anyone who loves sunshine ketball and tennis courts, base- and warm weather (and who ball diamond, and playground. doesn’t?) loves the fact that The Garfield Recreation Mentor has its own sandy Building is available for rent beach that stretches a mile for groups up to 50 people. long — in fact, it’s the lon- The lovely Veterans Memorial gest natural beach in Ohio. Park on Hopkins Road has Headlands Beach State Park a scenic fishing pond filled brings everyone together, be with catfish, bass, bluegill and it for swimming, boating, rainbow trout. With a 1.78- fishing, kayaking, canoeing, or mile loop trail and wetland/ a relaxing picnic. This beach wildlife viewing area, it’s also has been named by the Plain a popular spot for dog walkers Dealer as the best in Ohio, for and hikers. The brand new, a number of reasons, most no- 52-acre Springbrook Gardens tably for its pristine beach and Park, on Heisley Road, is now stately lighthouse just a trail Headlands Beach State Park is home to Ohio's largest natural beach. open to the public and features away. It is also surrounded by a large pond with all-access many plant species, such as boardwalk and 1.7 miles of American beach grass, coastal asphalt walking paths. little bluestem, and beach pea. When it comes to combining The nearby Mentor Marsh beauty with education, look and adjacent Mentor Lagoons no further than Wildwood Nature Preserve & Marina Cultural Center & Park, a truly is a hot spot for bird lovers. charming cultural gem. The Hundreds of migratory species city of Mentor purchased the are spotted each season at this 34-acre estate, with manor important waypoint. house, in 1980. The following Spend some time in the year, the cultural center (used coolest place in town. The for weddings, seminars, busi- 1,600-seat Mentor Ice Arena, ness functions, parties, and located at the Civic Center showers of all occasions) was Park on Munson Road, is open placed on the National Reg- year-round. With two regu- ister of Historic Homes. The lation-size ice rinks, a studio rink, locker rooms, and a snack Black Brook Golf Course dates to 1927 and enchanting wooded grounds was designed by the legendary Bertie Way. are the essence of peaceful sur- bar, the arena is home to the cityofmentor.com | 19 CITY OF CHOICE place lives up to its name, but is more than just a hot dog stand. Yes, they offer 20+ varieties of dogs, but they also serve steakburgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, fresh-cut fries, and, of course, soft and hard ice cream treats abound. If you’re seeking something more health conscious, stop in at Core- Life Eatery, one of the few all-vegan/ vegetarian in the area. At this casual dining restaurant, on Mentor Avenue, customers can order off the menu or build their own bowls by choosing a base (greens, grains or broth), and choice of veggies, proteins, toppings and dressings. Ingredients are organic Catch a free concert, play, or a movie at the Mentor Civic Amphitheater. and locally sourced when possible, and food items are gluten-free and contains professional ice hockey team, the Men- places via the Laketran transit agency no trans fats, artificial colors, sweeten- tor Ice Breakers, a new minor league that serves riders throughout Lake ers, artificial additives or GMOs. pro hockey team. This facility provides County—a true asset to the commu- Those with a sweet tooth can stop a variety of programs for skaters of all nity. in anytime at Spudnuts Donuts, which levels. There is also a complete rental has been at the same location on complex on the second floor. EATS AND ENTERTAINMENT Center Street for more than 30 years. The ongoing programs range from There is no shortage of places to go Although it is a national chain (since learn-to-skate lessons, youth and adult to dine or be entertained, morning, 1946), this Mentor shop definitely has hockey, figure skating and special noon, and night, in this lakeside city. a neighborhood feel, and the dine-in skater courses. There is after-school There are a variety of local restaurants counter brings together family and skating available, and an all-day skate for every palate, and many offer live community. Best part? It’s open 24 camp. During the main season, teens entertainment. On Mentor Avenue hours a day, seven days a week. can help “ignite the ice” with a DJ alone, you’ll find several locally-owned When it comes to entertaining and light show on select Fridays. The Italian eateries. Pastina Rustic Italian activities, you needn’t go outside the Mentor Civic Center Park complex Kitchen, near Heisley Road, is owned Mentor city limits for pretty much any features a pool / water park, skate park, and run by Tina and Ray Greci, part reason. If you’re in the mood to relax pickleball courts, and a new state-of- of the renowned Longo family, a with a good movie, no problem. The the-art amphitheater. culinary presence in Mentor since Atlas Cinemas has you covered. For If you’re 55 and older, you have 1969. The dinner-only restaurant those living closer to the lake, there earned the right to have your own with a warm and inviting ambiance, is the Diamond Center 16 location facility that offers a number of ongoing serves up locally sourced Italian dishes on Diamond Centre Drive. Those in amenities. The well-attended Mentor made from scratch, with wine pairings south Mentor can take in a show at the Senior Center, right across from the and other cocktails. You’ll also find Great Lakes Mall Stadium 16. Both Mentor Civic Center, features every- family-owned TJ’s on the Avenue, the of these complexes are within walking thing from exercise classes, education- original Zappitelli’s Pizzeria, the long- distances of fine restaurants to enjoy al programs, live performances, movie standing Davitino’s Italian Restaurant before or after your film. nights, and inexpensive daily lunches. and Mama Roberto’s along that same If you prefer to read the book first, The 22,000-square-foot building also route. Mentor can boast one of the last re- features a library, billiards room, com- If you’re more of the deli type, check maining large brick and mortar book- puter room, fitness center with aerobic out Manhattan Deli, a community stores left. Barnes & Noble, across and strength training equipment, arts staple for more than 30 years. And from the Great Lakes Mall, often hosts and crafts room, health service room, during spring and summer months, author events, children’s storytimes, meeting rooms, double-face fireplace you won’t want to miss stopping at and has an ongoing book club. There in lobby, and more. Mentor residents Scooter’s World Famous Dawg House, is also the time-honored Mentor Pub- can enjoy all this for just $7 a year. conveniently located on your route lic Library, now in its 200th year. The And if you don’t drive, or want to to and from Headlands Beach. Yet building, on Mentor Avenue, within drive, you can easily get to any of these another family–owned restaurant, this walking distance of the Mall, was

20 | 2019 Mentor City Magazine CITY OF CHOICE originally designed by Abram Garfield, President’s Garfield’s youngest son. In addition to all the amenities included in a community library, residents can stroll through 1.33 shady acres and find themselves next door at the Read House, the official home of the Friends of the Library that hosts a quarterly book sale. Throughout 2019, the library will celebrate its bicentennial with ongoing events. One of the most popular places to be in summertime is on the lawn in front of the aforementioned Mentor Civic Amphitheater. The facility showcases a 3,000 square-foot stage, 35,000 watt sound system, twin 14x7 video screens, and lawn seating for up to 7,500 guests. You can enjoy over 40 free events including live concerts, theatrical performances, and much more, from May through September. The first presidential library can be found at Check out what’s going on at cityofmentor.com/calendar. the James A. Garfield National Historic Site. If you’re seeking more active and interactive recreation, visit Round 1 Entertainment at the Great Lakes Mall, which “Mentor has always been strong economically,” Malecek offers bowling, arcade games, billiards, and a kid’s play adds. “We’re not only 6th in the state for retail opportu- zone. You can also visit Roll House Mentor on Reynolds nities, but we are 5th in manufacturing—and that’s our Road (Route 306). This, too, has a bowling alley (cosmic backbone. If you’re not strong in those areas, you won’t be bowling is still trendy), video games, indoor/outdoor bars strong as an overall city. We are always working with the with patio, and an “escape room.” workforce development for open positions for machinists For history buffs, Mentor was also home to a former pres- and entry level positions. As a result, there are many op- ident. The stately James A. Garfield National Historical Site, portunities for employment and career growth in Mentor.” affectionately known as Lawnfield, is located on Mentor Av- Malecek says the city is always looking forward, and cur- enue. The 20th president purchased the home in 1876 and rently, that concentration is on new retail shops the whole used his front porch as a platform during his presidential community is excited about. For example, the former campaign. Guided tours through the home are available, OfficeMax building, across from the Mall, has been razed to which includes a walk through the first presidential library make way for a Hobby Lobby arts and craft store. Mentor ever established in the United States. is also one of three northeast Ohio sites to open up a Meijer store, bringing in approximately 350 new jobs. Around the RETAIL & MANUFACTURING same time, Mentor’s Giant Eagle store will relocate to the Mentor is a proud city of more than 300 retailers, with new Mentor City Market development on Center Street. the largest complex being the venerable Great Lakes Mall, And the much anticipated Menards, a home improvement which has thrived despite all the ups and downs of the store, will open in the Diamond Centre Drive in north economy since 1961. Today, shoppers can browse through Mentor. more than 120 major retail outlets there alone, with dining A lot is happening in Mentor in 2019! The city is flour- and entertainment options, and a number of special events ishing for the needs of the community and the overall econ- all year long. “Our mall is in constant redevelopment to omy. As Malecek notes, “We remain one of the best areas to keep up with the future,” says Kevin Malecek, director of shop, play, congregate, and spend time with family, and we economic development for the city of Mentor. will continue to do so for future generations.”

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cityofmentor.com | 21 FACES OF MENTOR elsewhere. After graduating from Mentor High School in 1980, Balish lived in Riviera Beach, Florida, where she began her radio career. “It’s something I think I always wanted to do, but never believed I would actually get to do it.” After three years and a couple of radio jobs in the Sunshine State, she couldn’t wait to get back home. “My family’s here, my friends are here, and I even love the changes in seasons here.” Yes, that includes winter. Because even though she can’t ride her beloved motorcycle for a few months, she’s content spending time with her other hobby, cooking and baking. She’s best known for her cassata and pistachio cakes, and special event cupcakes. And like her nighttime radio show, she takes requests. She has been playing classic rock on WNCX now for 30 years, alongside fellow radio veterans, program director, Bill Louis, and renowned Cleveland musician, Michael Stanley. “They’re like my brothers. We’ve been through a lot together all these years, both professionally and personally. I’m so lucky to be able to still work with them. I’ll be there until they kick me out!” Despite a lifelong career at the same station, the evening deejay (7 p.m. – midnight) says she is never bored. She loves the music she gets to play, and is always thinking up new ways to get her longtime listeners involved. Sure there’s “Paula’s Request Hour,” where fans call in and ask Paula Balish for their favorite songs, but lately, it’s the “Tonight’s Poll” on Popular Cleveland DJ maintains Facebook that sparks listener participation. “The nightly polls are very popular,” she says. “I’ll ask anything that’ll get roots in her hometown people talking.” People are her business, and her joy. She makes ou may not recognize her face, but if you’ve ever friends wherever she goes and loves spending time at listened to Cleveland radio station, WNCX-98.5, any of the city’s beautiful parks, or stopping in at historic you will certainly know her distinctive voice. You neighborhood tavern, Delaney’s Chase Inn. “I love Chase’s. mayY also have seen her zipping around Mentor on her pearl I feel right at home there.” She’s also looking forward to white Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200. shopping at the new Meijer’s store which just opened. Paula Balish is a hometown girl in the truest sense. “I So if you spot this lifetime resident at one of her favorite grew up in Mentor and have no plans to ever leave,” she hometown haunts, or tooling around town on her Harley, says. “Everything I need is right here.” give her a wave. After all, she is one of Mentor’s own. She can say that with conviction because she has lived -Article by Deanna Adams

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22 | 2019 Mentor City Magazine FACES OF MENTOR Deanna Adams Writer, novelist and instructor is passionate about her work

eanna Adams, a longtime Mentor resident, has worked a lot of gigs. But she is a writer, first and foremost. DSo when she works as a hair stylist, restaurant hostess, or instructor—all of which she still does—anything that happens can find itself into one of her stories. She’s been writing since her early teen years, so you may have seen her byline in a lot of different places: essays in The Plain Dealer magazine, articles in Today’s Family Magazine, Bridge, as well as in this publication. And also on the cover of one of her books. Her writing contains multitudes, too. She’s published nonfiction like “Rock ‘n’ Roll & the Cleveland Connection,” which took four years and 300 interviews. She’s written other people’s stories as a journalist, her own stories in “Con- fessions of a Not-So-Good Catholic Girl,” and novels about untamed girls who grow to be undaunted women. The one constant in most of her writing – novels, nonfiction and journalism – is music. She loves almost all genres, “Depending on the day, I write an hour, or an hour-and-a- but often returns to rock because of Cleveland’s rich history half. Then I check my email and get to business.” with it. Adams is passionate about writing, and not just her “I love, what I call, doing the Forrest Gump thing—taking writing, either. She dedicates at least an afternoon a month fictional characters and weaving them through history and helping fledgling writers at the South Euclid-Lyndhurst pop culture. So I still manage to include some rock and roll Library Writers’ Center. She also coordinates the annual history in all my fiction,” Adams said. Western Reserve Writer’s Conference. At any given time, Adams is juggling multiple assign- “The best feeling is when someone I help succeeds in ments. For example, right now, she’s working on a novel their work,” Adams said. “I love meeting other writers and called “The Truth about Justyce” (the third book in her guiding them. It's very rewarding!” Peggy Sue Got Pregnant trilogy) and a nonfiction book that Adams explains that passion for the work is the key to highlights Cleveland’s great rock clubs. success at any job. “I always say, if you love what you do, Each workday begins at 6 a.m. for Adams. She has mel- you'll naturally be good at it. Sometimes authors will tell lowed a bit since her husband retired. She used to begin at me they have three ideas in their heads and they don’t know 5:30 a.m. But Adams doesn’t begin the day by checking her which one to write first. I tell them write the one they feel inbox for assignments. “I write for me first,” Adams said. most passionately about.” – Article by Jason Lea

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cityofmentor.com | 23 FACES OF MENTOR It seems Trivisonno was destined for a career in football. “Both my father and uncle were football coaches, so it felt natural. I had good role models and mentors.” He adds that former coach, Charlie Mental, had a big influence on him, as well as his present assistant coach, Nes Janiak. When Trivisonno graduated from Mentor High in 1981, he knew he’d return to his alma mater someday. “I wanted to come back and be a part of this great football team. My goal was to make Mentor the best we could, and I think we did it,” he says, never taking full credit. He went on to play defensive back at Bowling Green, where he graduated in 1985. Three years later, he did, in fact, return to Mentor High as an assistant coach, and by 1997, became head coach. From there, he led his, team to 196 wins and 18 playoff appearances, thus winning several Coach of the Year awards. Like others did for him, Trivisonno trained many who went on to career success, including the renowned quarter- back for the Chicago Bears, Mitch Trubisky. In an interview with the Chicago Sun Times, Trubisky praised his former coaches. “Everything my [Mentor] coaches instilled in me growing up, I carry with me to this day.” Steve Trivisonno returned the praise, telling Cleveland.com, “We have a great quarterbacks coach in Nes Janiak, who Trivisonno developed [Trubisky] well, made him a student of the game. We were a pretty sophisticated offense for a high school Legendary Mentor High School team.” Clearly, Trivisonno has been an inspiration throughout football coach readies for his career, and has made an impact on his former Cardinal his final season students and staff, along with the entire district that he says is very special. teve Trivisonno has had his share of media attention “I’ve been in Mentor since kindergarten and really love these days. After all, when you’ve been the head it here,” Trivisonno says. “We have a terrific school system, football coach for Mentor High School and decide and just an outstanding community here.” toS retire after a wildly successful two decades, that’s news- What will Trivisonno do after the next, his final, season is worthy. over? “I honestly don’t know,” he admits. “I’m not planning “I feel very blessed. I’ve had the pleasure of working anything right now, except maybe a bit more golf.” with a lot of great kids and parents,” says the former health One thing is fairly certain. The beloved Mentor High and phys-ed teacher, and coach, until the end of the 2019 coach, who lives here with wife, Pam, and has two grown season. “They made my job easy, and proud of what I’ve daughters, will continue to reside in his favorite hometown. accomplished.” -Article by Deanna Adams | Photo by Johnny Joo LIMOUSINE? SUV? LIMO BUS? • Limo buses that hold up to 30 Call passengers • A+ rating with the BBB • Highly trained and All Occasion Limousine Saturday, August 10, 2019 professional chauffeurs 5665 Andrews Road, Mentor 10AM to 4PM 50% off* 440-257-8728 Mentor Civic Center Park Just mention Mentor City Magazine! www.mentorcruisein.com Excludes airport rides. www.aolimousine.com

24 | 2019 Mentor City Magazine HISTORY OF MENTOR Mentor has rich history in rock and roll The Raspberries, Joe Walsh and Todd Rundgren are just a

Joe Walsh playing at few of the famous names who the Mentor Hullabaloo. played at the Hullabaloo on Date unknown. Mentor Avenue

here is a lot of fascinating club for those under the age of 18. young up-and-comers, such as Todd history in Lake County’s Since these young, music-loving kids Rundgren and his band, The Nazz, largest city, and that includes weren’t allowed in bars, the only places Rod Stewart, with one of his first a richT and diverse musical past. The they could see musicians perform live, bands, The Faces, Ted Nugent, Alice tradition continues these days all prior to this, were at their high school Cooper, The Yardbirds, Jeff Beck summer long at the new state-of-the- dances, or if they had the opportunity Group, and many, many others. art Mentor Civic Amphitheater with its to go to a concert. Although there Although those early rock groups Mentor Rocks Summer Concert Series. were other Hullabaloo clubs (named certainly drew a crowd, it was the But back in the 1960s and early after the popular TV dance show at local bands that firmly packed the ’70s, there was only one building that the time) in Chesterland and North house every time they played. Kids became the major house to rock for the Ridgeville, the Mentor Hullabaloo was came to see their hometown heroes, younger crowd who craved live music. a favorite among east side musicians like the Choir (Mentor’s own), The The address was 7681 Mentor Avenue, and fans alike. Lost Souls, Cyrus Erie, Damnation located across from the Great Lakes This was a place where middle-grade of Adam Blessing, The James Gang Mall, which had opened in 1961. kids could go to socialize with friends (with Joe Walsh) and The Raspberries Originally, the building was a and enjoy live performances, but also (with Eric Carmen and Mentor native, bowling alley, then became The for aspiring musicians to watch and Jim Bonfanti), along with several Torchlight Lounge, which was touted learn from their talented peers. others that went on to great success. as a nightclub boasting a 1,000-square- In fact, thousands of teens from all And even when the name changed ft. floor for dancers and hosted local over the Cleveland/Akron/Canton/ to Mentor Rock Shop in 1969, the groups, most notably The Twilighters, Youngstown areas came regularly music played on, but only for a short which played there on a regular basis. to Mentor to see their favorite local, time. By the end of 1970, the club An “attendant” guarded the door, national, and international bands each was closed, and the building became a checked IDs, and anyone who wasn’t and every weekend. Those musicians Carpet Barn and Tile House. 21, could drink nothing stronger than were just teens themselves, trying to The building was ultimately razed, root beer. Their audience consisted of make a name for themselves. and today, the address is home to a “watusi,” and “frug,” dancers, as well as Many of the acts that played there Starbucks. But for the baby boomer up to 400 “rocking twisters,” according went on to become a big part of rock generation who grew up frequenting to a 1966 Plain Dealer article. and roll history, including induction this beloved club, the memories, Things changed a lot later that year into the coveted Rock and Roll Hall experiences, and opportunities it gave when club promoter, Otto Neuber, of Fame and Museum. Northeast so many will truly never be forgotten. acquired it and turned it into a teen Ohio boomers fondly recall seeing -Story by Deanna Adams

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MENTOR CITY CITY DEPARTMENT Mentor Cemetery COUNCIL MEMBERS DIRECTORY 440-974-5733 Ward 1 – Sean P. Blake Contact the city department or Mentor Channel Term Expires: 12/31/19 office by dialing the numbers listed 440-974-5794 440-231-1646 below. Mentor Lagoons Marina [email protected] Assessments (Special City) 440-205-3625 Ward 2 – Matthew E. Donovan 440-974-5770 Municipal Court Civil Cases Term Expires: 12/31/19 Athletic Field Maintenance 440-974-5745 440-855-5581 440-974-5720 Criminal & Traffic [email protected] Black Brook Golf Course 440-974-5744 Ward 3 – Bruce R. Landeg 440-951-0010 Planning & Development Vice-President 440-974-5740 Term Expires: 12/31/19 Blockwatch Program 440-290-6261 440-974-5760 Police Non-Emergency [email protected] Building Permits and Fees 440-255-1234 Ward 4 – John A. Krueger 440-974-5785 Prosecutor President City Council Office 440-974-5752 Term Expires: 12/31/19 440-974-5755 Public Information Office 440-487-9009 440-974-5794 [email protected] City Manager’s Office 440-974-5790 Public Works Department At-Large – Janet A. Dowling 440-974-5780 Term Expires: 1/01/22 Clerk of Council Recreation 440-669-581 440-974-5755 440-974-5720 [email protected] Code Enforcement Recycling At-Large – Ray Kirchner 440-974-5792 Term Expires: 1/03/22 440-974-5780 440-290-0805 Ditch Enclosures Road Resurfacing [email protected] 440-974-5785 440-974-5780 At-Large – Scott J. Marn Drainage Assistance Senior Citizen Center Term Expires: 1/02/22 440-974-5785 440-974-5725 440-299-7572 Economic Development Sign & Fence Permits [email protected] 440-974-5740 440-974-5740 Employment Inquiries Snow Plowing MENTOR CITY 440-974-5795 440-974-5781 COUNCIL MEETINGS Engineering & Building Storm Sewer Maintenance Council meetings are held at 440-974-5785 440-974-5781 the first and third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Mentor Mu- Finance Stormwater Help Desk nicipal Center; 8500 Civic Center 440-974-5770 440-974-5785 Blvd. Meetings are open to the Fire Non-Emergency Street Lights public. All regularly scheduled 440-255-1212 440-974-5780 meetings are carried on Spectrum Fire Prevention Traffic Signals & Signs Channel 1024 and U Verse Chan- 440-974-5768 440-974-5781 nel 99 as well as thementorchan- Fire Public Education Wildwood Cultural Center nel.com, YouTube, ROKU, Apple, or 440-974-5769 440-974-5735 Android app. Meeting agendas and archived Human Resources Victim Assistance Program meetings are posted on the web- 440-974-5795 440-205-2438 site. Announcements regarding Ice Arena Yard Waste Program council work sessions and public 440-974-5730 440-974-5780 hearings are posted in the local International Trade Programs Zoning newspaper, on the website, and on 440-205-3743 440-974-5740 The Mentor Channel. Keep Mentor Beautiful Program 440-974-5780 If you’re uncertain which department you need, dial the Mentor Law Director Municipal Center’s main number at 440-974-5755 440-255-1100 for assistance.

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IMPORTANT Lake County Crisis Hotline Board of Elections SERVICE NUMBERS 440-953-TALK 440-350-2700 24-hour Social Services Hotline Lake Metroparks Wildlife Center Dog License 2-1-1 440-256-1404, x2131 440-350-2534 AIDS Hotline Missing Children’s Hotline Dog Warden 800-332-2437 800-843-5678 440-350-2640 American Red Cross National Runaway Switchboard Income Tax 216-431-3010 1-800-RUNAWAY 800-860-RITA Bureau of Employment Services Beacon Health - James A. Garfield 877-644-6562 Adult Mental Health National Historic Site 440-354-9924 440-255-8722 Cable Complaints - Ohio Dept. of Commerce Salvation Army Lake County Auditor 800-686-7826 440-354-3774 440-350-2534 Child Abuse Hotline Waste Management Lake County 800-422-4453 866-797-9018 Cooperative Extension Service 440-350-2582 Crossroads Adolescent – Counseling OTHER USEFUL NUMBERS Lake County Council on Aging 440-255-1700 Attorney General’s Office 440-205-8111 Forbes House (Women’s Shelter) 800-282-0515 Lake County Department of 440-357-1018 Auto & Driver’s License Bureau Jobs & Family Services 440-350-4000 Game Warden 440-974-9000 330-245-3034 Better Business Bureau Lake County Landfill 440-350-2644 HEAP-Home Energy Assistance 216-241-7678 440-350-9160 Board of Education Lake County Title Bureau (Mentor) 440-255-4444 440-350-2800 Lake Humane Society 440-951-6122 Strengthening your future by growing together! Lake Metroparks 440-639-7275 Crossroads and Beacon Health Lake County Visitor’s Bureau provide a continuum of 440-975-1234 behavioral health services Laketran for the entire family at all 440-354-6100 ages and stages of life. Marriage Licenses Be part of the solution, visit 440-350-2326 Crossroads-Lake.org Mentor Area beaconhealth.us Chamber of Commerce or call 440.255.1700 440-255-1616 Mentor Monitor 440-946-2577 Mentor Post Office RELAX 440-255-2798 knowing you have the coverage you need Mentor Public Library Main Branch 440-255-8811 Headlands Branch 440-257-2000 Lake Branch Zito InsuranceZ 440-257-2512 Agency Mosquito Spraying Advice. Protection. Trust. 440-350-2543 Ohio E-Check Hotline Commercial | Life | Health | Disability | Group Benefits | Homeowner | Auto 800-CARTEST 1.800.527.6174 | www.zitoinsurance.com | Mentor | Rocky River

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Other Useful Numbers cont’d Dominion East Ohio Gas emergency first, and then give the Ohio Tourism 800-362-7557 location of the incident. 800-BUCKEYE First Energy (Illuminating Co. The dispatcher will start the fire or police department en route Pools (Seasonal) 800-589-3101 while obtaining additional infor- Civic Center Pool Automated Outage Reporting mation from the caller. Stay on the 440-974-5723 888-544-4877 line until the dispatcher tells you to Garfield Pool Lake County Sanitary Sewer hang up. 440-205-0337 440-350-2070 Remember to speak slowly and Morton Pool NOPEC (Utility Consortium) clearly so that the dispatcher can 440-257-5719 855-667-3201 get the correct information. Social Security Office Spectrum 800-772-1213 877-201-5867 HOSPITALS & MEDICAL Torchlight Youth Mentoring SERVICES 440-352-2526 EMERGENCY Cleveland Clinic Express Care Clinic Wildlife Officer - Game Warden For help in an emergency - in- 7533 Center Street, Mentor 330-245-3034 cluding police, fire, or emergency 440-974-8362 ambulance - DIAL 9-1-1. When you Lake Health Mentor Campus UTILITIES dial 9-1-1, the call is answered at 9485 Mentor Avenue, Mentor AT&T Telephone Repair the Mentor Dispatch Center, where 440-974-6800 800-572-4545 the address and phone number from where the call originates will Lake West Medical Center AT&T U-verse 36000 Euclid Avenue, Willoughby 800-288-2020 automatically appear on the dispatcher’s screen. 440-953-9600 Aqua Ohio Water Co. A dispatcher answers the call by TriPoint Medical Center 877-987-2782 saying “911, what is your emer- 7590 Auburn Road, Concord Twp. gency?” State the problem or 440-375-8100

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Medical Services cont’d Auditor and wear a valid registra- Farm Animals University Hospitals tion tag. Farm animals are not permitted Mentor Health Center Animal bites should be reported on premises less than two acres in 9000 Mentor Avenue, Mentor to the Police Department within 24 size. These include horses, goats, 440-255-0800 hours. Owners of both dogs and cows, chickens, ducks and similar cats are responsible for picking up animals. Additional zoning require- ORDINANCES after their pets, both on public and ments may apply. Call 440-974- & PROGRAMS private property. 5740 for specifics. Contact the Warden’s Office at This summary of selected Men- Nuisance Health Risk Animals 440-350-2640 to report stray dogs. tor City Ordinances and Programs Feeding or harboring of deer, Hunting is prohibited within city includes those areas and issues rats, raccoons or skunks is prohibit- limits. that are most commonly encoun- ed within the city. tered by citizens. The complete Dead Animals Mentor Code of Ordinances can be Contact Public Works at 440-974- Vicious Animals viewed at cityofmentor.com; click 5781 weekdays between 7 a.m. Keeping dangerous or vicious on Ordinances under the About and 4 p.m.; other times, call the Po- animals is prohibited. Mentor tab. lice Department at 440-974-5789. BICYCLES ANIMALS Exotic and Wild Animals The Mentor Police Department Households in residential districts Keeping any undomesticated offers citizens a no cost bicycle may not have any more than three animals, including primates other registration program that helps to dogs over the age of four months. than monkeys, poisonous reptiles, identify a bike’s rightful owner if the Dogs should be leashed at all times alligators, lizards over two feet bike becomes lost or stolen. when outside. Owners must not long, etc. is restricted. A complete When riding on a road, cyclists permit their dog to bark or howl so list of wild and exotic animals is must follow the traffic laws and ride that it disturbs the peace. available at cityofmentor.com, click WITH traffic. Bike paths are to be All dogs over three months must on Ordinances under the About shared by pedestrians and bicy- be registered with the Lake County Mentor tab. clists. Bike lanes are exclusively for bicycles, unless there is no sidewalk or shoulder. BUILDING PERMITS Both Building Permit and Zoning Peter Ferrante, CFP® Permit Applications are required Branch Manager Proudly Senior Vice President – Investments for all construction projects includ- Discretionary Portfolio Management ing (but not limited to): additions, decks, garages, pools, fences, sid- ing, sheds, porches, driveways and Serving enclosures. For accessory build- Scott J. Marn, CFP®, AAMS® ings 200 square feet or less, only a Senior Vice President – Investments Zoning Permit is required for review and approval by the Department Our Clients of Planning and Development. If Ted Rigo the accessory building is larger Vice President – Investments than 200 square feet, a review by both the Building Department and the Planning Department will be In Mentor required. Applications for any new Corey Sarosy, CFP® Vice President – Investments Trust. Integrity. Mutual Respect. building or structure include two Benjamin F. Edwards & Co. copies of the construction draw- is a national wealth management firm committed to ings and a site plan that indicates where the structure will be located client-first service and providing the investment advice Jim Duralia on the property, the size and height Vice President – Investments you deserve. of the structure, and the distance from all property lines. Plans must also show how the structure will be built (materials used, etc.).

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Building Permits cont’d signs are permitted only on the in height and kept less than 8 inch- charged, along with a construction property where the sale is being es. Weeds (such as goldenrod, rag- deposit, which will be refunded if held. Signs may NOT be posted at weed, and thistle) that cause skin the structure passes all inspections. any street corner or on tree lawns reactions and respiratory problems When a permit is issued, work on or utility poles. Illegally posted are not permitted to grow on any the project may begin. signs will be confiscated by the city premises. No owner or occupant without notice. shall permit vegetation to create CARS FOR SALE a safety hazard. Property owners Vehicles that are for sale in GARBAGE & RECYCLING with excessively high grass or residential districts must be titled Garbage cans, recycling contain- weeds will be given 48 hours from to the current resident, properly ers, bulk items, and yard waste may receipt of notice to comply with the licensed, operable, displayed for a only be placed at the curb after 3 ordinance. If compliance is not met, maximum of two weeks and parked p.m. the day before the items are to a city crew will be sent to cut the on an improved parking surface be collected. After collection, gar- grass or weeds of any unoccupied (not on the lawn). The number of bage cans, recycling bins, and yard properties and the property owner vehicles for sale is limited to two waste containers must be retrieved will be billed. Occupied properties per year. from the curb by 7 a.m. the day in violation will be prosecuted in after your collection. During the fall, CURFEW the Mentor Court. Call 440-974- the yard waste restriction does not Children under 12 are prohibited 5792 with questions. apply beginning on the weekend from being outside between 9:30 immediately preceding the fourth p.m. and 5 a.m.; children 12 to 16 Monday in October through Friday HOME OCCUPATIONS years of age between 11 p.m. and Any business conducted out of of the second full week in Decem- 5 a.m., and 16 to 18 years old from a residence requires one of two ber in any year of city sponsored midnight to 5 a.m. types of permits. One permit is yard waste collection. A new daytime curfew restricts administratively approved, while school-aged children from being GRASS AND WEED CONTROL the other requires approval by the out of school during regularly Generally, grass in residential Municipal Planning Commission. scheduled school hours, unless neighborhoods must be controlled Call 440-974-5740 with questions. accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, or the child has an autho- rized written excuse. DRAINAGE DITCHES All premises shall be graded and maintained to prevent the accumulation of standing water. No owner or occupant of any premises shall cause or permit any natural watercourse, drainage ditch, creek, brook, culvert, or drain located upon the premises to become ob- structed with leaves or other debris so that water flow is hindered. Call 440-974-5785 with questions. FENCES A permit is required if you plan on installing, altering, or relocating a fence. Fences in the rear yard of a residence must not exceed six feet in height. Fences in the front yard or on a corner lot facing a side street may not exceed three feet in height and must be decorative and at least 50 percent open. GARAGE SALES A permit is not required; how- ever, sales are limited to three per year and no sale shall exceed four consecutive days. Garage sale cityofmentor.com | 33 Residents GUIDE

HOUSE NUMBERS JOGGING MOSQUITO CONTROL House numbers must be dis- Joggers are encouraged to The Lake County General Health played in a conspicuous location pursue their recreational activity of District oversees mosquito control in order to ensure efficient police, choice in a safe and responsible during the summer months. Spray- fire, and postal services. Numbers, manner, and to follow these rules: ing schedules are posted on The no less than four inches tall, are to • Jogging upon a roadway is Mentor Channel as they become be displayed on houses less than illegal if an accessible, adjacent available. If you have concerns 61 feet from the road right-of-way. sidewalk is provided. about the spraying, call the Health Numbers at least six inches tall are • Where a sidewalk is not provid- District at 440-350-2543. to be displayed on houses located ed, jog only on the shoulder of NOISE between 61 feet to 100 feet from the roadway, as far as possible No person shall unreasonably the road right-of-way. from the edge of the roadway. create a noise disturbance within • Where neither a sidewalk nor a INCOME TAX the city. Any noise that annoys or shoulder is available, jog as near All persons earning income in disturbs a reasonable person, or as possible to the outside edge the city are subject to a two per- causes adverse effects on humans, of the road; if it’s a two-way road, cent Municipal Income Tax. Men- is prohibited before 7 a.m. or jog ONLY on the left side. Any tor residents must file an annual after 9 p.m. weekdays, and before joggers on a roadway shall yield Municipal Income Tax Return with 8:30 a.m. or after 9 p.m. on Satur- the right of way to ALL vehicles. the Regional Income Tax Agency days and Sundays. Call the Police (RITA); retired persons can file an LIGHT TRESPASS Department at 440-255-1234 to exemption to show no earned High Intensity Density (HID) light- report disturbances. wages. Residents are granted 100 ing must have full cut-off fixtures OPEN BURNING percent credit for city income tax or be shielded to prevent trespass The burning of trash, brush, or paid to other communities. If you or glare. All spot or flood lighting leaves is not permitted. Small, have questions, call 800-860-RITA. must be shielded or aimed to pre- attended cooking campfires are vent light trespass. Call 440-974- permitted during favorable weath- 5792 with questions. er conditions without prior approval. Bonfires require prior approval of the Fire Prevention Bureau by calling 440-974-5768. IMPROVEYOUR HOME!

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PARKING Commercial Vehicles REFUSE COLLECTION Overnight street parking be- No more than one commercial (COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL) tween the hours of 2–6 a.m. is vehicle per dwelling unit may be Commercial and industrial rub- prohibited. Parking on the fire parked on a residential proper- bish haulers collecting in the City hydrant side of the street is pro- ty. No vehicle, having a net total of Mentor are required to obtain hibited. Parking on any city street weight of greater than 10,000 a contractor’s license and vehicle whenever there is more than a pounds, shall be parked on a res- permit. 2-inch accumulation of snow or ice idential property. Parking must be is prohibited. on an improved surface of con- SATELLITE DISHES Satellite dishes are permitted crete, asphalt or permeable pavers. Motor Vehicles in rear yards only and must be at No construction equipment or In residential districts, motor least 10 feet from the side and vehicle (including, but not limited vehicles must be parked on an im- rear property lines. The maximum to, backhoes, bulldozers, trenchers) proved surface. Improved surfaces height permitted is 12 feet; the shall be parked in residential dis- are those constructed of concrete, maximum diameter is 10 feet. A tricts for more than 30 days. asphalt or permeable pavers, with- permit is required. Dishes less out excess weeds or grass. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE than a meter in diameter (39.37 RVs, Boats, and Dual-Axle Trailers Property owners are required inches) do not require a permit; it RVs, boats, and dual axle trailers to maintain the exterior of their is recommended that the smaller may not be parked in front of the premises so that its appearance dishes be located in the rear yard. main structure. A minimum three- does not negatively impact the DIRECTV and DISH residential units foot set back is required from side immediate neighborhood. All res- are exempt. property lines. On corner lots, no idential rental properties must be RV, boat, or dual axle trailer parking inspected every two years. If you SIDEWALKS AND DRIVEWAYS is permitted between the right-of- are renting an apartment or house, Property owners are required to way and side of the main structure. and you feel the property is not keep their sidewalks and driveway Parking must be on an improved properly maintained, call the Code aprons within the public right-of- surface of concrete, asphalt or per- Enforcement Office at 440-974- way in a proper state of repair. If meable pavers. 5792. cracked, defective, or uneven, they

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Sidewalks and Driveways cont’d intersections on the major arterial Solicitation must be repaired or replaced. An highway system are salted and/or It is unlawful to solicit without annual sidewalk inspection and cindered, along with certain hills first obtaining a solicitor’s permit maintenance program is ongo- and bridges. Residential neighbor- from the Police Department. It is ing. Property owners or persons hoods are cleared when condi- unlawful to solicit at any premise responsible for the premises shall tions warrant. Call 440-974-5781 at which a “No Solicitors” sign is keep the sidewalk(s) adjacent to with routine snow and ice control displayed. “No Solicitors” signs are such building in a clean condition inquiries. available from the Mentor Police at all times (this includes clearing No Parking During Department. the property’s sidewalks of snow Snow Emergency and ice, per Ord. 521.06). STREETLIGHTS A snow emergency is when there Streetlights within the city are SIGNS has been an accumulation of more paid through assessment of the “Home for Sale”, “For Sale”, and than 2-inches of snow, sleet, hail, benefiting property owners. If you “Garage Sale” signs are permitted or ice on any streets/roads. No observe a streetlight in need of only on the actual property where parking is permitted on city streets repair, please call 440-974-5781. the sale is taking place and only during a Snow Emergency. when posted behind the tree lawn. TREES ON RIGHT-OF-WAY/ Depositing Snow & Ice on TREE LAWN Similar signs are not permitted Public Sidewalks or Roadways Dead Trees off-premises and will be confis- Depositing snow or ice onto any No owner or occupant of any cated, without prior notice, when public sidewalk, street, road, or premises shall permit a dead tree observed by the city. (See “Garage highway is not permitted. to stand near to a public sidewalk Sales”) Access to Fire Hydrants or roadway as to endanger us- SNOW AND ICE CONTROL Property owners are urged to ers should all or part of it fall. No Clearing of City Streets adopt the fire hydrant closest to owner or occupant shall permit a Arterial and major collector their property to keep the hydrant dead branch to overhang a public streets are given first priority for clear from snow during the winter sidewalk or roadway. snow and ice control. All major months Planting & Removing of Trees The City of Mentor has specific ordinances which property owners are required to follow when trim- Spend your money wisely... ming, removing and planting trees within the right-of-way or tree lawn. You’rejoin already Heisley! spending the money...nowCall Public Works spend at 440-974-5781 it WISELY! for details. Is your health worth $2 a day? $6.00 Spend YourTRAFFIC Money SIGNALS/SIGNS at HEISLEY! $5.00 Traffic signals and signs are $4.00 installed and maintained by the You’re$3.00 already spending the money...now spendPublic Works it WISELY! Department. For $2.00 service requests, including repair Is your health worth $2 a day? $1.00 or replacement of these devices, $6.00 Spend Your Money at HEISLEY!® LIVE $5.00 call 440-974-5781.440-639-CLUB Emergency or $4.00 weekendfacebook.com/MentorHeisleyFitness repairs should be report- You’re already spending$3.00 the money...now spend it WISELY! ed to the police dept. at 440-974- $2.00 5789. Is your health worth $2 a day?$1.00 Where else can you ﬁ nd: $6.00 Spend Your Money at HEISLEY! ® Aerial Yoga Kickboxing Synrgy Weight Training LIVE YARD WASTE COLLECTION $5.00 440-639-CLUB $4.00 Babysitting Racquetball Tennis Yoga/Pilatesfacebook.com/MentorHeisleyFitnessThe city offers weekly curbside You’re$3.00 already spending the money...nowBasketball spendSpinning it WISELY!TRX Zumba yard waste collection from the first $2.00Is your health worth $2 a day? Bootcamp Swimming Water Aerobics full week of April through the sec- $1.00 $6.00 Spend Your Money at HEISLEY! ond full week of December. Resi- $5.00 $4.00 440-639-CLUB dents can set out 12 units per week $3.00 All classes are on their regular trash day. The limit $2.00 $1.00 included in the increases to 25 units from the last 440-639-CLUB memberships! full week of October through the facebook.com/MentorHeisleyFitness second full week of December. A unit is a paper yard waste bag, a Please visit www.mentorheisleyﬁ tness.com 32-gallon can, or a bundle of sticks. for class schedules, pricing & much more! Questions? Call 440-974-5781. 36 | 2019 Mentor City Magazine Residents GUIDE

CITY FACILITIES Pool hours: BLACK BROOK GOLF COURSE This is a listing of city offices 1 to 8 p.m. daily & PRACTICE CENTER and recreational facilities and the through the summer 8900 Lake Shore Boulevard services available at each. Pool phone: 440-951-0010 440-974- 5723 blackbrookgolfcourse.com CIVIC CENTER CAMPUS Arena phone: This beautiful, 18-hole public MENTOR MUNICIPAL CENTER 440-974-5730 course, features watered fairways, 8500 Civic Center Boulevard To rent the Ice Arena or Commu- paved cart paths, a practice putting The City of Mentor’s administra- nity Center, call 440-974-5730. green and a practice center with tive offices are located within the To rent the pool, call 440-974- ten target greens, practice bunker Mentor Municipal Center building. 5720. and 1-1/2 acre tee area. The club- Offices are open Monday through house has a fully stocked Pro Shop Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Main num- FIRE STATION NO. 5 and snack bar with an attached ber 440- 255-1100. City offices 8467 Civic Center Boulevard pavilion for catered outings. The are closed: New Year’s Day, Martin 440-974-5765 course offers golf schools, private Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Fire Administration, Emergency lessons and a Junior Golf League Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Dispatch Center, Fire Prevention serving more than 100 young Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and Public Education. golfers each summer. Black Brook and the day after, and Christmas offers a variety of leagues for men, Day. SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER women, coed, couples and ju- 1st Floor – Planning & Devel- 8484 Munson Road niors. Discounts offered to Mentor opment, Engineering & Building, State-of-the-art facility provides residents. Information Technologies, Mentor activities and services for those Municipal Court, Police Depart- 55 and over. Barrier free. Lunch is ment, and Mentor Jail. served weekdays from 11:30-12:30 2nd Floor – Finance Department, and is open to the public. Facility is Public Information (The Mentor available for private rentals. Phone: the images in this ad are or adertisment purposes only Agent owned and managed Channel) and Parks, 440-974-5725. Recreation and Public Facilities 3rd Floor – Council Chambers, Council Offices, Law Director, City HACH Manager and Human Resources Lake County’s best kept secret DEVELOPMENT CIVIC CENTER ICE ARENA, for 55 and better housing COMMUNITY CENTER, MENTOR CIVIC AMPHITHEATER, CORP. CIVIC CENTER WATERPARK, SKATE PARK 8600 Munson Road (Located on the Civic Center Campus) Lake County’s Best Kept Secret for Aﬀordable Senior Housing The Mentor Ice Arena is open year-round and features two full- • Financing available • Small-pet friendly sized indoor rinks as well as a stu- • New homes starting in the $40s • Seasonal activities • Convenient quality living at an aﬀordable price dio rink. Available for open skates, • 55 and older community • On-site management tournaments, parties and more. Full • Used home prices starting in the $20's snack bar and pro shop. Convenient location near medical facilities, shopping, The Community Center has three social & recreational activities and Laketran routes. rooms which accommodate 50-200 • New homes starting in the mid $30's people each. Available for meet- 9181 Mentor Avenue, Mentor ings and banquets. • 55 and older community Campus also includes picnic Across from Chipotle - Look for the green and white sign! grounds and shelter, playground, www.avenuewoods.com • Small-pet friendly amphitheater, swimming pool, children’s water play area, sand (440) 479-1607 (440) 255-8177 • Seasonal activites volleyball court, basketball courts, Anytime Business Hours pickle ball courts, skate park, bike path and baseball diamonds, • On-site management

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CENTER STREET BALLFIELD ELEANOR B. GARFIELD PARK MENTOR BEACH PARK & SLEDDING HILL 7967 Mentor Avenue 7779 Lake Shore Boulevard 8350 Carpenter Drive Community recreation center Historic, barrier-free recreation (Enter off Center Street with barrier-free restrooms, pool, center with beautiful views of Lake behind the Polo Building.) all people’s playground, baseball Erie. Restrooms, picnic area, play- Sledding is permitted only diamonds, picnic pavilion, pond, ground equipment, soccer fields. during daylight hours. fishing, soccer, lighted tennis Recreation center available for rent COMMEMORATIVE courts, and wildlife area. by calling 440-974-5720. ROSE GARDEN Pool hours: MENTOR LAGOONS NATURE 8537 Mentor Avenue 1 to 8 p.m. daily, PRESERVE & MARINA This garden was created in 1988 June through August. 8365 Harbor Drive to commemorate the city’s 25th Pool phone: Bird watchers and nature lovers anniversary. It features rose bushes, 440-205-0337. enjoy this 450-acre nature preserve and an Ohio Bicentennial Marker The pool, pavilion and recreation featuring hiking trails, water trails, acknowledging Mentor’s place in center are available for private rent- and 1.5 miles of wild beach. The history as “The Rose Capital of the als by calling 440-974-5720. public marina provides direct lake Nation.” access, year-round storage, and DOG PARK HODGSON PARK boat ramp with discounted rates 6647 Hopkins Road Hodgson Road and Route 306 for Mentor residents. Kayak, stand This is the perfect spot for our Passive, open space area. up paddle board and canoe rentals four-legged friends to run and play available. Safe-boating classes also with dogs of the same size. The DONALD E. KRUEGER PARK offered. Phone: 440-205-3625. park features a doggie water foun- 7556 Chillicothe Road tain, park benches, agility equip- Krueger Park House, barrier-free MORTON COMMUNITY PARK ment and a safe, and a fenced in restrooms, soccer fields. Barri- 9325 Rosemary Lane entry/exit area. The park is located er-free facility. Amenities include: pool, re- next to the Municipal Maintenance Krueger Park House is available strooms, picnic pavilion, play- Facility. for rent. Call 440-974-5720. ground, basketball and splash park. Pool hours: 1 to 8 p.m. daily, June through August Pool phone: 440-257-5719 Pool and pavilion available for private rentals. Call 440-974-5720. MUNICIPAL MAINTENANCE FACILITY 6645 Hopkins Road Public Works Department per- Join us for weekend Masses: sonnel and services related to road, Saturday: 5:30 pm, Sunday: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 am or 5 pm public lands, equipment maintenance, storm drainage, street Our community offers many opportunities to grow in faith and serve lighting and traffic. God’s people in need. We have an award-winning preschool and accredited elementary school serving 2.5-year-olds to grade 8. OLD COUNCIL HALL There’s something for everyone at St. Gabriel! 7250 Jackson Street Historic recreation center avail- 440/352-8282 or St-Gabriel.org able for private rentals by calling 440-974-5720. @stgabrielconcord and @stgabrielgrizzly (school) PRESIDENTS PARK 7670 Buchanan Court Picnic area, playground, tennis and basketball. SPRINGBROOK GARDENS PARK 6776 Heisley Road The park features 52-acres of preserved green space, 1.7 miles of asphalt walking trails and a large pond with boardwalk.

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TIEFENBACH PARK ALSO IN THE HEADLANDS STATE PARK Corduroy Road at NEIGHBORHOOD... Headlands Road at Lake Overlook Drive north end of state Route 44 Gazebo and picnic area, BMX HISTORY, MUSEUMS, This 125-acre state park boasts bike and skate park. & NATURE a mile-long sandy beach — the longest in Ohio. Facilities are JAMES A. GARFIELD VETERANS MEMORIAL open daily from 8 a.m. to dusk and Corner of Center Street and NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE include swimming, fishing, picnic Civic Center Boulevard 8095 Mentor Avenue areas, paved bike path, and pub- Created with support from Locals still call it Lawnfield, the lic restrooms. Break wall fishing Mentor VFW Post 9295. It is a site name given to our 20th president’s is permitted 24 hours a day. To for reflection and remembering home by newspaper reporters the immediate east is Headlands those who have served our country. during the 1881 campaign. Dunes State Nature Preserve. Call Engraved bricks are available in the Garfield purchased the c. 1830 440-466-8400 or visit dnr.state. Memorial Walkway surrounding nine-room house with nearly 119 oh.us. the monument by calling 440-974- acres of farmland in 1876. The 5720. home contains the first Presidential MENTOR FIRE MUSEUM Memorial Library. The carriage 7262 Jackson Street VETERANS PARK house is now a visitor center and Constructed in 1942, this build- 5740 Hopkins Road the main house contains many ing served as the first Fire Station Amenities include: fishing, hiking, original Garfield family pieces. No. 1 until 1991. Now operated by picnic shelter, restrooms, play- Owned and operated by the Na- the Mentor Firefighters’ Historical ground, and wildlife area. This park tional Park Service. Call for hours at Association. To arrange tours, is owned by the City of Mentor and 440-255-8722 or visit nps.gov for email mentorfiremuseum@yahoo. maintained and operated by Lake more information. com. Metroparks. Call 440-358-7275 to reserve the picnic shelter. August 23 & 24, 2019 www.mentorcityfest.com EDWARD R. WALSH PARK 7221 Bellflower Road Located west of Route 306 behind the Farmington Meadows development. Amenities: picnic pavilion, playground, spray park, baseball, restrooms, soccer, barrier-free fishing dock, tennis, basketball, and 1½ mile paved walkway. Reserve pavilion by calling 440- 974-5720.

WILDWOOD CULTURAL CENTER 7645 Little Mountain Road The 25-room English tudor man- Serving Homeowners, Builders & Remodelers Since 1922 or house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and sits Experience • Knowledge • Service on 34 acres of wooded grounds. Amenities include the historic man- Your One-Stop Supplier: or house, hiking trails, barrier-free • Lumber • Doors Cabinetry restroom, picnic and wildlife area. • Panels • Trim • Decks Annual activities include the Wild- • Windows • Kitchen • Hardware wood Arts Festival, held each June. The beautiful manor house is avail- We INSTALL! able for private parties, dinners or seminars by calling 440-974-5735. 1.800.216.WOOD www.mentorlumber.com 2 LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Watch the Mentor Channel Mentor Chardon Spectrum 1024 • U-Verse 99 ROKU • iTunes • Google Play 7180 Center Street 332 Center Street www.thementorchannel.com 440-255-8814 440-285-2251

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MENTOR MARSH HOUSE programs like Job Shadowing and ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS (Mentor Marsh State Senior Project. Learn more online Bellflower Elementary Nature Preserve) at mentorschools.net. 6655 Reynolds Road 5185 Corduroy Road Administration 440-255-4212 This 700-plus acre state nature 6451 Center Street Fairfax Elementary preserve was designated a Nation- 440-255-4444 6465 Curtiss Court al Natural Landmark in 1966 by 440-255-7223 the U.S. Department of the Interior. Dr. Jacqueline A. Hoynes School Hopkins Elementary Scenic trails, boardwalks, access (Cardinal Autism 7565 Hopkins Road areas, and a small nature center Resource Education) 440-255-6179 aid the public in appreciating the 5028 Forest Road wonders of this natural area — truly 440-257-5951 Lake Elementary a bird watcher’s paradise. Call 440- Mentor High School 7625 Pinehurst Road, M-O-L 257-0777. 6477 Center Street 440-257-5953 440-974-5300 Orchard Hollow Elementary EDUCATION Memorial Middle School 8700 Hendricks Road MENTOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS 8979 Mentor Avenue 440-257-5955 The Mentor Public Schools 440-974-2250 Sterling Morton Elementary system serves 8,200 students from Ridge Middle School 9292 Jordan Drive Mentor, Mentor-on-the-Lake, and 7860 Johnnycake Ridge Road 440-257-5954 small portions of Concord Town- 440-974-5400 PRIVATE SCHOOLS ship and Kirtland Hills. The school Shore Middle School Lake Catholic High School district offers a strong college 5670 Hopkins Road 6733 Reynolds Road preparatory program, vocational 440-257-8750 curriculum, and special education 440-578-1020 services. Local businesses help Mentor Christian School students explore career options 8600 Lake Shore Boulevard through their participation in 440-257-3172 St. Gabriel School 9935 Johnnycake Ridge Road The “go to” company when turning 65 and beyond! 440-352-6169 St. Mary of the Assumption School 8540 Mentor Avenue 440-255-9781

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LIBRARIES The following divisions are part administration of the multi-family The Mentor Public Library, of the city manager’s office: and single-family rental inspection formed on February 22, 1819, is Human Resources programs. the oldest library in Lake County. Oversees employee recruitment, ENGINEERING & BUILDING Renew, check out holds, and pay selection and testing; employee The department engineers fines online at mentorpl.org. safety, training and development; and administers the city’s capital For general questions, send an labor relations; employee com- improvements, regulates private email to askalibrarian/mentorpl. pensation and equal employment utility work within the public right- org. opportunity; and processing of of-way, and inspects building con- Mentor Public Library accident and injury reports. struction for community standards Main Branch Information Technology to promote the safety of homes 8215 Mentor Avenue Provides technical support ser- and buildings. The department is 440-255-8811 vices to city departments including comprised of two divisions: Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. application design and develop- Friday & Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Engineering ment, post implementation support Sunday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Directly involved with all utility and training, process analysis, and publicly or privately funded Headlands Branch technical consulting and project roadway construction in Mentor, 4669 Corduroy Road management. both in reviewing and approv- 440-257-2000 Public Information ing the construction plans, and Monday & Wednesday: 1- 9 p.m. Responsible for disseminating inspecting the construction work Tuesday, Thursday, Friday information to the general public performed. It is also involved with & Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., related to city projects, events, planning future public improve- Closed Sunday activities, and services through ment projects, storm drainage Mentor-on-the-Lake Branch various means including press assistance, municipal architectural 5642 Andrews Road releases, newsletters, publications, design, and traffic control. 440-257-2512 city web site, social media, apps, Building Monday & Wednesday: 1-9 p.m. advertising, The Mentor Channel, Involved in all activities associat- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Mentor Radio 1620. ed with residential and commercial & Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., building construction, including Closed Sunday CLERK OF COUNCIL reviewing plans for conformance The clerk of council is appointed with building codes and perform- by city council members to keep its ing on-site inspections to monitor CITY DEPARTMENTS records and perform all duties as building code compliance. Helps OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER prescribed by the council. The city manager serves as the with building-related concerns. chief executive officer and safety PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT FINANCE DEPARTMENT director and is responsible for Responsible for establishing a The finance department keeps planning, organizing, and direct- diversified economic base with accounts of all city financial trans- ing the activities of all municipal an emphasis on retention and actions. This involves day-to-day operations. expansion of existing firms, while budget administration, payment of The city manager appoints all attracting growth-oriented indus- accounts, payroll preparation, and department heads and employees; tries. Provides staff to the Interna- maintenance of fixed asset records, ensures that laws and ordinances tional Trade Program. Oversees receipt and investment of monies, governing the city are faithfully day-to-day development concerns municipal income tax enforcement, enforced; recommends to the city and long-range land-use planning auditing, debt administration, city council measures or actions which issues. The department assists in insurance, and reporting the city’s appear necessary or desirable; administering the Federal Com- financial condition. recommends municipal ordinanc- munity Development Block Grant es and regulations; implements (CDBG) program, provides staff FIRE DEPARTMENT policies established by city council; support to the Municipal Planning The fire chief organizes, directs prepares and submits to council Commission and the Board of and coordinates all fire resources the administrative budget and Building & Zoning Appeals, issues to accomplish the mission of saving capital improvement program; and sign and fence permits, and pre- lives and community property. performs other activities as provid- pares reports and studies dealing Fire and Rescue Division ed for in the city charter. with land use, rezoning, subdivision Provides lifesaving and property The city manager is appointed and site plans, conditional use per- protection including: the handling by city council for his expertise, mits, signage, etc. The department of fires, rescues, medical and educational background, and prior is also responsible for addressing sudden mechanical emergencies, managerial experience. property maintenance issues and hazardous materials and natural

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Fire Department cont’d Bureau on juvenile fire setter county Common Pleas Court. The Court disasters. Services are provided seling programs. Probation Department oversees all from five fire stations staffed 24 persons placed on probation by LAW DEPARTMENT hours a day. the court for any offense. The law director is the adviser to, Fire Prevention Bureau and the attorney and counsel for, PARKS, RECREATION AND Enforces the Fire Safety Code the city of Mentor, its officers and PUBLIC FACILITIES and the Ordinances of the city divisions. The director and his staff This department enhances the through routine inspections of represent the city for prosecutions quality of life for residents through businesses, industries, schools and for offenses against the ordinances the development and maintenance shopping centers for the purpose of Mentor and the relevant Ohio of a diverse and comprehensive of reducing the chance of fires. laws. The law director is appointed system of parks and recreational Also reviews all plans for new by city council and is an attor- facilities. The department’s areas of construction and investigates the ney-at-law, admitted to the practice responsibility include: recreation causes of fires. of law in the state of Ohio. for youth, teens, and adults; operating and maintaining municipal Training and Public Education MUNICIPAL COURT pools, ice arena, Black Brook Golf The training division provides The Mentor municipal judge Course and Practice Center, senior continuous in-service and special- tries all misdemeanors and ordi- citizens center, Mentor Lagoons ized training for members of the nance violations occurring within Nature Preserve & Marina, Wild- Fire Department as well as con- the cities of Mentor and Mentor- wood Cultural Center and several ducting home exit drills, evacuation on-the-Lake. Mentor Municipal community centers; cemetery planning, accident prevention, Court hears traffic citation cases, operations; facility rentals; and first aid, CPR and fire extinguisher civil cases valued up to $15,000, maintaining city facilities and parks. training. The division also provides landlord/tenant cases and all small educational programs through claims complaints valued up to POLICE DEPARTMENT schools, businesses, community $3,000. All felony cases are heard The chief of police organizes, organizations and civic groups, to determine probable cause and directs and coordinates all Police and works with the Fire Prevention then bound over to the Lake Coun- resources to serve Mentor citizens. Communications Center Receives information and re- It's a doggone shame you quests from the public and dis- patches calls to police and fire personnel. don't have your Community Services Officers maintain a strong and home-life-auto effective working relationship with citizens. with us Corrections Provides for the safety and security of the Mentor jail and the care of inmates. Detective/Juvenile Bureau Call us now! Responsible for follow-up inves- 440-205-9977 tigations of all major felony crimes that occur in the school district, Email us at Lake County Juvenile Court and [email protected] other youth service organizations in the community. Patrol Services Bureau Responsible for the protection of life and property, the preserva- tion of peace, repression of crime, apprehension of criminal suspects, prevention of delinquency, traffic direction and control, accident in- vestigation, and traffic law enforcement. 42 | 2019 Mentor City Magazine Residents GUIDE

Police Department cont’d COMMUNITY ARTS on Thursdays at 7 p.m. at the Records Bureau COMMISSION Municipal Center. Meetings are Provides information to support Fourteen members provide carried live on The Mentor Chan- the police department and assist direction and assistance to the nel and AT&T’s channel 99. The the general public. Parks, Recreation, & Public Facilities meetings are also streamed live at Department in developing cultural TheMentorChannel.com. Meeting Victim Assistance Program programs to suit the needs of the agendas and archived meetings Serves victims of crime through community. Members serve three- are also available at cityofmentor. information, crisis intervention, year terms. com. referrals and court advocacy. FAIR HOUSING BOARD TREE COMMISSION PUBLIC WORKS Members serve three-year terms Four members establish and Responsible for the construction to review and oversee fair housing administer Mentor’s Master Street concerns. Tree Plan. Each serves a four-year and maintenance of city streets; the maintenance and operation of the LAKE COUNTY COMBINED term. storm water infrastructure system GENERAL HEALTH BOARD and the city’s traffic signal system; Two residents are appointed to the management of the city’s fleet serve on this Board to oversee the of vehicles and equipment; the operations and programs of the city’s waste collection programs, Lake County Health Department. and the maintenance and improvements of all municipal public lands, MUNICIPAL PLANNING urban forestry and street trees. COMMISSION Members review all new industrial and commercial buildings, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS subdivisions, rezoning requests, More than 50 residents volunteer and conditional use permits. Seven their expertise and input to city members each serve four-year 2019-20 SEASON TICKETS officials through their participation terms and meet every three weeks www.mentoricebreakers.com on city boards and commissions. These citizens are appointed by city council and represent a valu- able resource by making recom- mendations on various municipal Have Questions issues. For a listing of current members,Have or to inquire about Questions a About Medicare? vacancy, contact the city council About Medicare? office at 440-974-5755.CALLHave CSP Questions INSURANCE About Medicare? BOARD OF BUILDING & ZONING APPEALS (BZA) CALL CSP INSURANCE The seven-member board SOLUTIONS!CALL CSP INSURANCE hears and determines appeals for SOLUTIONS! exceptions to and variations from SOLUTIONS! the city’s Zoning and Building Medicare Supplements Codes to ensure that they remain in harmony with municipal ordi- Medicare Advantage nances and regulations. Members serve four-year terms. Members Life • Health • Dental meet the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m., Municipal Center. Agendas are posted at cityofmen- Carl Purpura tor.com. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION CSP Insurance Insures that consideration for ap- pointments and promotions within Solutions the Police and Fire Department’s classified service are made accord- 440-479-2619 ing to merit and fitness, based on [email protected] competitive examination. Three residents serve four-year terms. cityofmentor.com | 43 Residents GUIDE

VOTER INFORMATION OTHER Ohio House of Representatives, You can vote if you — GOVERNMENT 60th District • Are 18 years or older by OFFICIALS John Rogers Election Day; 77 S. High Street, 10th Floor • Are a United States citizen; LAKE COUNTY Columbus, OH 43215 • Have lived in Ohio for 30 days; 105 Main Street 614-466-7251 • You are registered to vote prior Painesville, OH 44077 [email protected] to 30 days before an election. lakecountyohio.gov 800-899-5253 Ohio State Senate, 18th District You MUST register to vote if — John Eklund • You are voting for the first time; STATE OF OHIO 1 Capitol Square, 1st Floor • Your name has changed; Governor Columbus, OH 43215 • You have not voted in four years; Mike DeWine 614-644-7718 • You have moved since you last Riffe Center, 30th Floor [email protected] voted. 77 S. High Street Columbus, OH 43215 Ohio State Senate, 25th District Register to vote at: 614-644-4357 Kenny Yuko • Lake County Board of Elections 1 Capitol Square, 3rd Floor • Online at https://olvr.sos.state. Ohio House of Representatives, Columbus, OH 43215 oh.us/ 61st District 614-466-4583 Voter registration closes 30 days Jamie Callender [email protected] before an election. 77 S. High Street, 11th Floor For more information contact Columbus, OH 43215 the Board of Elections at 440-350- 614-644-6074 UNITED STATES 2700 or visit lakeelections.com. [email protected] House of Representatives Dave Joyce, Congressman August 23 & 24, 2019 14th District www.mentorcityfest.com 1535 Longworth HOB, Washington, DC 20515 8500 Station Street Mentor, OH 44060 Senior Real Estate Specialist 440-352-3939 Senate “I can help you Call, text or email me: Sherrod Brown, Senator with all your real Natalie J. Antosh 503 Hart Senate Office Building estate needs, 440-364-HOME (4663) Washington, D.C. 20510 even if you are www.NatalieAntosh.KW.com 801 W. Superior Ave., Suite 1400 not a senior.” [email protected] Cleveland, OH 44113 216-522-7272 or 888-896-OHIO

Rob Portman, Senator 448 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 1240 E. 9th Street, Room 3061 Cleveland, OH 44199 216-522-7095

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44 | 2019 Mentor City Magazine *Breakfast available Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill TGI Fridays 9174 Mentor Avenue 7814 Reynolds Road FINEDining DINING + Entertainment(440) 974-3777 Guide(440) 953-2400 Marion’s Restaurant & Tapas Bar Baker’s Square* Kitchen, The* 7701 Reynolds Road 7800 Plaza Boulevard 7519 Mentor Avenue (440) 951-7100 (440) 255-6960 (440) 510-8111 Molinari’s Food and Wine BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse Lakeshore Eatery* 8900 Mentor Avenue 7880 Mentor Avenue 7272 Lake Shore Boulevard (440) 974-2750 (440) 276-1360 (440) 946-3333 Noosa Bistro Bob Evans Restaurants* Longhorn Steakhouse 9500 Diamond Centre Drive 9232 Mentor Avenue 9557 Mentor Avenue (440) 953-1088 (440) 205-9279 (440) 639-5103 Pastina Rustic Italian 7680 Reynolds Road Mama Roberto’s Pizza & Pasta 9354 Mentor Avenue (440) 946-7117 8658 Mentor Avenue (440) 290-8922 (440) 205-8890 Campola’s Italian Bistro Skye Bistro & Pub 7224 Center Street Manhattan Deli* 8434 Mentor Avenue (440) 290-8676 8900 Mentor Avenue (440) 974-0055 (440) 974-3572 Davitino’s Restaurant Market St. Family Restaurant* 8820 Mentor Avenue 8450 Market Street (440) 266-0100 CASUAL DINING (440) 255-4962 Aladdin’s Eatery Denny’s Restaurant* Max & Erma’s 8870 Mentor Avenue 7700 Mentor Avenue 7890 Mentor Avenue (440) 205-5966 (440) 255-3154 (440) 205-9994

cityofmentor.com | 45 Casual Dining cont’d Dining + ScramblerEntertainment Marie’s Guide FAST CASUAL Breakfast Bistro* Melt Bar & Grilled 9570 Mentor Avenue Boston Market 9361 Mentor Avenue 7289 Mentor Avenue (440) 350-6272 (440) 974-7333 (440) 530-3770 Smokey Bones Barbeque Mentor Family Restaurant* & Fire Grill BurgerIM 6888 Center Street 7725 Reynolds Road 7597 Mentor Avenue (440) 255-8810 (440) 942-0993 (440) 510-8030 Olive Garden TJ’s on the Avenue Clean Eatz 7740 Mentor Avenue 7485 Mentor Avenue 385 Mentor Avenue (440) 205-9247 (440) 953-5959 (440) 701-6206 Outback Steakhouse Winking Lizard CoreLife Eatery 7785 Plaza Boulevard 9570 Mentor Avenue 7809 Mentor Avenue (440) 205-9505 (440) 354-2968 (440) 701-6206 Quaker Steak & Lube Yours Truly* Dickey’s Barbeque Pit 7834 Reynolds Road 7280 Center Street 9434 Mentor Avenue (440) 954-9464 (440) 954-9393 (440) 809-8483 Red Lobster Urban Soul Grille Five Guys 7744 Reynolds Road 7502 Mentor Avenue 9180 Mentor Avenue (440) 946-6677 (440) 856-1060 (440) 205-1750 Ruby Tuesday Zappitelli’s Panera Bread Company* 9515 Diamond Centre Drive 9570 Mentor Avenue 7357 Mentor Avenue (440) 975-9022 (440) 639-9670 (440) 352-1185 9587 Mentor Avenue TODAY'S Celebrating Family Life in (440) 639-1176 familyLake, Geauga & Cuyahoga Counties Lake, Geauga & Cuyahoga Counties Zoup! 7327 Mentor Avenue (440) 701-4110

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