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 📰 Local News: 🐩 Mentor’s David Miller to Make Judging Debut at Iconic Westminster Dog Show

 🎉 Shore Encourages Students to Make a Difference with Kindness

 🚧 Cracking Concrete, Silent Contractor: Mentor Project Sparks Investigation

👪 Wellness Wednesday: 🧘🏻 Breathe Your Way to Stress Relief

⚾ Sports: ⚾ From 15.5 Back to Tied: Guardians' Surging September Levels AL Central Race

 🏈 Mentor’s Own Luke Floriea Rejoins Browns After Preseason Setback

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 🐩 Mentor’s David Miller to Make Judging Debut at Iconic Westminster Dog Show

Mentor resident David Miller has been selected to judge at the 150th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, taking place February 2–3, 2026, in New York City. This will be his first time judging at the prestigious event, which draws over 3,000 champion dogs from around the world.

Westminster Week kicks off January 31 with a “Canine Celebration” at the Javits Center, featuring events like the Flyball Tournament and the Masters Agility Championship.

Miller’s passion for dogs began in childhood with Terriers and evolved into a lifelong dedication to Salukis during the 1970s in France. Under the Shandell prefix, he has bred and shown Salukis for more than 40 years, and also owned Afghans, Dalmatians, and Italian Greyhounds.

Approved by the American Kennel Club in 1988, Miller now judges multiple breed groups, including Sporting, Hound, Toy, and Non-Sporting, along with selected Terrier, Herding, and Working breeds.

Locally, he serves as show chair for the Grand River Kennel Club’s Regatta Classic, vice president of the Cuyahoga Valley Hound Association, and founder of the Regatta Classic Dog Shows. Nationally, he is an institute director and vice president for American Dog Show Judges.

Internationally, Miller has judged and lectured in more than a dozen countries, contributed to publications in English and French, and led educational tours and programs focused on sighthounds.

The event will conclude February 3 with the Best in Show award, judged by two-time Westminster winner David Fitzpatrick. Tickets and details are available at westminsterkennelclub.org.

See cleveland.com for more.

🎉 Shore Encourages Students to Make a Difference with Kindness

From Mentor Local Buzz: We thought this was a great video. Its only <2 minutes but its filled with fun and provides you with an update as to what your kids and grandkids at Shore are up to. Great event!

Every day, schools across the district are taking steps to build stronger, more supportive communities — and Shore is no exception. Recently, students gathered for a Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) assembly designed to highlight the power of intentional kindness, respect, and positive decision-making.

The event offered an uplifting reminder that even small acts of kindness can have a big impact. Through engaging presentations and interactive moments, students were encouraged to treat each other with empathy, show respect in their daily interactions, and choose behaviors that contribute to a safe and welcoming school environment.

These assemblies are part of a broader effort to reinforce core values and promote a culture where every student feels valued. By focusing on positive behavior and community-building, Shore is helping students recognize that they each play a role in shaping the school climate — and that kindness is more than a moment; it's a mindset.

🚧 Cracking Concrete, Silent Contractor: Mentor Project Sparks Investigation

A Mentor family is speaking out after a disappointing and costly experience with a local concrete contractor, joining a growing number of residents across Northeast Ohio who say they’ve been left with subpar work and no accountability.

Kurt and Heather Keeper hired Concrete Ohio in the fall of last year to install a new driveway and back patio. The $31,000 project quickly turned problematic — within months, cracks appeared, and the concrete began to shift. The damage became so severe that it affected the frame of their garage.

Despite a warranty still in effect until October, the Keepers say they’ve been unable to reach the contractor. Their phone calls and messages have gone unanswered since June, and they claim they’ve now been blocked entirely.

Adding to the frustration, the couple later discovered that not all of the permits they paid for were actually secured. The City of Mentor’s Building and Housing Department has since opened an investigation into the matter.

This situation mirrors similar complaints reported earlier this year in Olmsted Township and Westlake, where homeowners allege that Concrete Ohio left projects unfinished or poorly done, with thousands of dollars lost.

In response, 19 News contacted both the Ohio Attorney General’s Office and the Better Business Bureau, who recommend that affected individuals file formal complaints to help document and potentially address the issue.

As the complaints continue to pile up, families like the Keepers are left hoping for resolution — and warning others to research contractors thoroughly before signing on the dotted line.

Watch the Video Above or Read More at cleveland19.com

🧘🏻 Breathe Your Way to Stress Relief

Deep breathing is a simple, yet effective, way to relieve stress. It can be done anywhere, anytime and doesn't require any special equipment. If you're looking for a way to reduce stress in your life, deep breathing is a great option to consider.

Deep breathing can be used for stress relief in a variety of ways. You can use it before a stressful event, such as a job interview or a presentation, to help calm your nerves. You can use it during a stressful event, such as a panic attack or a fight-or-flight response, to help you regain control. Or you can use it after a stressful event, such as a bad day at work or a fight with a friend, to help you relax and de-stress.

The simplest way to practice deep breathing is to find a comfortable position where you can sit or lie down without being disturbed. Place one hand on your abdomen and the other hand on your chest. Take a few deep breaths, inhaling slowly through your nose and exhaling slowly through your mouth. As you breathe in, focus on your abdomen rising. As you breathe out, focus on your abdomen falling. Continue for 5-10 minutes, or until you feel your stress levels start to decrease.

Once you've taken the steps above, you can move on to regular practice of controlled breathing. As you sit comfortably with your eyes closed, blend deep breathing with helpful imagery and perhaps a focus word or phrase that helps you relax.

Many people use the 4-7-8 breathing technique. This exercise helps regulate the hormone cortisol, which controls your fight or flight response during stressful situations. This is important because too much cortisol being released in your body too often can have negative long-term health effects.

To use 4-7-8, it is helpful to close your eyes. Breathe in through your nose to the count of four. Hold the breath to the count of seven. Exhale through your mouth to the count of eight. 

Lion’s breath, during which you stick out your tongue and roar like a lion, is another helpful deep breathing practice. It can help relax the muscles in your face and jaw, alleviate stress, and even improve cardiovascular function. 

Once you are in a comfortable, seated position, lean forward slightly with your hands on your knees or the floor. Spread your fingers as wide as possible. Inhale through your nose. Open your mouth wide, stick out your tongue and stretch it down your chin. Exhale forcefully, carrying the breath across the root of your tongue. While exhaling, make a “ha” sound that comes from deep within your abdomen. Breathe normally for a few moments before repeating the lion’s breath several more times.

Deep breathing has many benefits besides reducing stress and anxiety. It can help to lower blood pressure and heart rate. It can improve sleep quality and boost energy levels. Breathing deep can even help to improve athletic performance.

Breathing exercises don’t have to take a lot of time out of your day. It’s just about setting aside time to pay attention to your breathing. Continued shallow breathing can keep our bodies in a cycle of stress and affect everything from our mental to physical health so try using any of these techniques, whether you are clearly feeling stressed or not. 

By Karen Martin | The Wellness Connection | thewellnessc.com | [email protected] |
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⚾ From 15.5 Back to Tied: Guardians' Surging September Levels AL Central Race

…and right now, the Guardians hold the tie-breaker over Detroit.

The Cleveland Guardians continued their stunning late-season surge, defeating the Detroit Tigers 5-2 on Tuesday night to pull into a tie atop the AL Central standings.

After trailing Detroit by 15.5 games in early July—and 12.5 as recently as late August—Cleveland has caught fire. The Guardians have won 11 of their last 12 and are 17-5 in September, erasing the Tigers’ once-massive lead.

Detroit’s collapse continued with its seventh straight loss and 10th in 11 games.

The game shifted dramatically in the sixth inning. Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, who had dominated through five innings, lost control after hitting Guardians designated hitter David Fry in the face with a 99-mph fastball. Fry collapsed, and a visibly shaken Skubal committed a wild pitch, balk, and throwing error as Cleveland scored three times.

Fry was carted off and taken to Lutheran Medical Center for evaluation.

Cleveland’s rally began with back-to-back bunts from Steven Kwan and Angel Martinez. A slow roller brought in their first run, a wild pitch plated another, and Gabriel Arias added an RBI groundout. Daniel Schneemann tacked on a pinch-hit RBI single in the seventh.

Gavin Williams matched a career high with 12 strikeouts over six strong innings. Guardians pitchers combined for a season-high 19 strikeouts on the night.

Riley Greene hit a solo home run for Detroit, the team’s lone bright spot.

Cleveland’s comeback could surpass the 1978 Yankees’ 14-game rally—the largest in the divisional era—if they win the AL Central. Just five games remain.

Read More and See Highlights at espn.com

⚾ Mentor’s Own Luke Floriea Rejoins Browns After Preseason Setback

Mentor native and Kent State alum Luke Floriea has rejoined the Cleveland Browns’ practice squad after being waived in August due to a preseason hamstring injury. The wide receiver became a fan favorite after a standout one-handed catch against the Panthers and now returns as the team makes roster adjustments.

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