In this Issue of Mentor Local Buzz 🐝

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 📢 Local Events from Mentor & the Area: MentorLocalBuzz.com/Events!

 📰 Local News: 💻 Classes take place on November 5 and 12; registration opens October 22.

 🚒 Contractor Injured by Fallen Tree at Closed I-90 East Rest Area in Concord Twp

 🎃 Mentor's Wildwood Hosts Haunted Manor Trail for Halloween Weekend

 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The Home Front: 🏘️ Your Fall Home Inspection: Small Fixes That Prevent Big Winter Problems

🛣️ Clear Path to Smart Business - 🤖 Meet Your New 24/7 Employee: How Voice AI Helps Local Businesses Never Miss a Lead

 🏈 Sports: 🏈 Mentor Secures Bye as Playoff Picture Sharpens for Local Schools

 🤔 Trivia Question

 🤣 Something Funny

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💻 Classes take place on November 5 and 12; registration opens October 22.

Mentor Public Library Launches Free November Computer Classes

The Mentor Public Library is once again helping community members boost their digital skills with a new round of free computer classes this November at its Lake Branch in Mentor-on-the-Lake. This upcoming series includes beginner-friendly sessions focused on Microsoft Word, Excel, and email basics.

The class schedule is as follows:

• Word I – Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 2 p.m.
  An introductory session covering how to create and save documents, select and format text using Microsoft Word.

• Basic Email – Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 6:30 p.m.
  Participants will learn how to send, reply to, label, archive emails, and attach files.

• Word II – Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 2 p.m.
  A follow-up to Word I, this class will explore features such as spell check, thesaurus tools, mini toolbars, and formatting options including margins and alignment.

• Excel I – Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 6:30 p.m.
  A starter course on creating and saving basic spreadsheets, understanding worksheet functions, and navigating Excel’s layout. Prior experience with Microsoft Word is required.

All sessions are free to attend, but registration is required and opens on October 22. Those interested can sign up online at mentorpl.org or by calling the Lake Branch at 440-257-2512.

The Lake Branch is located at 5642 Andrews Road, Mentor-on-the-Lake.

In addition to in-person classes, the library offers free access to self-paced Microsoft software tutorials through LinkedIn Learning. These resources are also available at no cost through the library’s website.

🚒 Contractor Injured by Fallen Tree at Closed I-90 East Rest Area in Concord Twp

Worker Injured by Fallen Tree Rescued by Lake County Firefighters

A contractor clearing trees at a closed rest area along I-90 East in Concord Township was rescued Monday morning after being struck by a falling tree. Firefighters from the local department responded to the scene around 10:50 a.m. following reports of an injured worker.

Upon arrival, crews found the man trapped beneath tree debris. He was conscious and alert when emergency responders reached him. After a quick assessment and rescue operation, he was transported to a nearby hospital for evaluation.

The rest area, which is currently closed to the public, had been the site of ongoing tree-clearing work when the incident occurred. No additional injuries were reported.

Source: cleveland19.com

🎃 Mentor's Wildwood Hosts Haunted Manor Trail for Halloween Weekend

Spooktacular Adventure Awaits at Mentor's Haunted Manor Trail

This Halloween season, Mentor’s historic Wildwood Cultural Center transforms into a chillingly fun destination with the return of the Mysteries of the Manor Trail. Set for Friday, October 24, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and Saturday, October 25, from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, the event promises spine-tingling thrills for the whole family.

Guests can climb aboard golf carts and ride through a haunted trail filled with eerie sights and mysterious sounds, as the winding paths of Wildwood’s grounds come alive with ghostly surprises and atmospheric effects. The experience blends a family-friendly atmosphere with just the right amount of fright to keep everyone entertained.

Admission is $15 per person, with children under the age of one admitted free. Time-slot availability is limited as some sessions have already sold out, so early registration is encouraged. Tickets can be purchased online at www.cityofmentor.com/registration or by calling (440) 974-5735.

🏘️ Your Fall Home Inspection: Small Fixes That Prevent Big Winter Problems

Defend Your Roof and Yard Before Winter Hits

Every fall, we hear the same advice—clean your gutters, rake your leaves, and check your roof. But this year, think beyond the basics. With unpredictable winters and heavy freeze-thaw cycles in Northeast Ohio, smart homeowners are going a step further to protect their property and save money.

Start with your gutters—but don’t just clear them. Flush them with a garden hose after cleaning to reveal hidden clogs in the downspouts. If water backs up or drains slowly, it’s time for a professional snake-out before freezing temperatures turn small blockages into solid ice.

Next, add heat-cable guards or “de-icing cables” along vulnerable roof edges. They prevent ice dams before they form by gently melting snow runoff in high-risk areas. They’re affordable, energy-efficient, and can save thousands in roof damage.

Check your attic, too—it’s not just insulation that matters. Uneven attic insulation or poor ventilation is a major cause of ice dams. Warm air rises, melts snow unevenly, and that refreeze process creates leaks. A quick attic inspection can reveal hot spots that should be sealed with foam or insulated better.

Outdoors, take a proactive approach. Trim branches that hang directly above your roof, but also look for “ice launch zones” where dripping gutters can create slick walkways below. Redirect downspouts away from sidewalks and driveways using flexible extensions.

Finally, focus on drainage and ground slope. If water pools near the foundation after rain, that same water will freeze and expand, damaging concrete and siding. Grading soil away from your house just a few inches can prevent winter heaving and spring flooding.

This fall, skip the checklist mentality. Think prevention, not cleanup—and your home will thank you when the snow starts flying.

🧹🛠️ Keep Your Home Winter-Ready with These Local Experts

CRS Roofing - Ph# 440-290-7020 - crsroofingllc.com
(Roof Repairs & Maintenance, Roof, Gutter & Siding Replacements & More)
FTTB Cleaners - Ph# 440-856-9033 - fttbcleaners.com
(Gutter, Window, Siding Cleaning, General Home Cleaning & More)

🤖 Meet Your New 24/7 Employee: How Voice AI Helps Local Businesses Never Miss a Lead

Local businesses are the heartbeat of our community. In this section, we’ll give you a clear, no-fluff tip to help your business grow smarter and stronger.

Every missed call could be a missed sale — but what if your phone never stopped working for you? Voice AI is changing the way small, service-based businesses connect with customers. Imagine an assistant who never takes a break, greets every caller instantly, answers questions, books appointments, and follows up automatically. That’s what today’s Voice AI systems can do.

Unlike chatbots that wait for someone to type, Voice AI speaks naturally. It can recognize intent — whether someone wants a quote, an appointment, or just information — and respond conversationally. The best part? You can use the same technology large call centers rely on, scaled to fit your local shop, salon, or home-service business.

For a local owner, the payoff is time and trust. You spend less energy answering repetitive questions and more time on real customers. When someone calls after hours, the AI still picks up, captures their info, and even sends a confirmation text. In an economy built on convenience, being reachable 24/7 sets you apart.

In our next article, we’ll unpack a simple formula — the A.I.D.A. Framework — that shows exactly how to launch your own voice assistant the right way.

Clear Path Local / [email protected] / 440-368-8765

🏈 Mentor Secures Bye as Playoff Picture Sharpens for Local Schools

Playoff Picture Comes Into Focus as Week 10 Approaches

With just one week remaining in the regular season, high school football playoff spots are quickly being secured across the News-Herald coverage area. Twelve local teams have already punched their tickets to the postseason, and more than ten others are on the cusp of clinching as Week 10 approaches.

Mentor, Hawken, VASJ, Kenston, Geneva, Perry, Lake Catholic, NDCL, Berkshire, Kirtland, Wickliffe, and Fairport are officially playoff-bound. For the rest, this final week will determine their postseason fate. Mentor (9-0) has locked up a playoff spot and first-round bye, hosting Euclid in Week 10. Lake Catholic (7-2) has clinched a playoff berth and a win on Friday will likely earn a bye.

This year’s playoff format brings notable changes, with only 12 teams per region qualifying—down from the previous 16-team structure. Teams finishing in the top four of their region will earn valuable first-round byes.

Source: Google

🤣 Something Funny 🤣

Neighbors can be difficult. Not sure I’ve ever had to deal with this though…

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