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⛸Mentor Ice Season Begins, Cyber Safety Event, Vogt Wins Again

⛸Mentor Ice Season Begins, Cyber Safety Event, Vogt Wins Again

Issue #679

November 12, 2025

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In this Issue of Mentor Local Buzz 🐝

🌧️ Weather: Windy, Scattered Rain Showers - Temps 45-46

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

📰 Local News: 📰 Mentor Schools Hosts Expert-Led Online Safety Talk for Parents on Nov. 20

⛸️ Winter Skating Season Glides into Action at Mentor Ice Arena

❄️ Mentor’s Operation Snowlift to Help Seniors with Winter Snow Removal

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Wellness Wednesday: 🏋🏻 Why Lifting Weights Is Your Best Defense Against Aging

⚾ Sports: ⚾ Manager of the Year Repeat for Vogt Amid Clase Betting Scandal

🤔 Trivia Question

🤣 Something Funny

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📰 Mentor Schools Hosts Expert-Led Online Safety Talk for Parents on Nov. 20

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Mentor Schools will host an important online safety presentation on Thursday, November 20, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at the Mentor High School Fine Arts Center. The event features Jesse Weinberger, a nationally recognized expert on internet safety.

Weinberger recently spoke with Mentor’s secondary students about digital challenges like social media pressure, risky behavior, and online exploitation. At this event, she will share anonymous data from those sessions, offering a clear look at what students in the district are facing online.

Open to all K–12 families, this adults-only event provides tools and insights to help parents better understand and support their children in today’s digital world.

Date: Thursday, November 20
Time: 6:00–8:00 p.m. (Doors open at 5:30 p.m.)
Location: Mentor High School Fine Arts Center
Speaker: Jesse Weinberger, National Online Safety Expert
Audience: All K–12 Parents and Guardians (Adults Only)

⛸️ Winter Skating Season Glides into Action at Mentor Ice Arena

Mentor Ice Arena Kicks Off Winter Fun with Skating Season in Full Swing

As temperatures drop, the excitement is rising at the Mentor Ice Arena, where the winter skating season is now in full swing. Families and skating enthusiasts can enjoy a variety of ice activities, including open skate sessions, learn-to-skate programs, and seasonal events designed for all ages and skill levels. Whether you're lacing up your skates for the first time or perfecting your triple axel, the arena is the perfect spot to embrace winter fun.

For details on schedules, pricing, and upcoming events, visitors are encouraged to check out www.mentoricearena.com or follow the arena on Facebook for real-time updates and announcements.

❄️ Mentor’s Operation Snowlift to Help Seniors with Winter Snow Removal

The City of Mentor has launched Operation Snowlift, a pilot program designed to help low-to-moderate-income seniors manage heavy snowfall during the 2025–2026 winter season. In partnership with the Lake County Council on Aging, the initiative will assist up to 74 eligible Mentor residents who may not be able to afford per-push snow removal.

Applications are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and participants must meet specific residency and income requirements. There are spots still available!

See cityofmentor.com for more information.

🏋🏻 Why Lifting Weights Is Your Best Defense Against Aging

How Strength Training Transforms Your Body

We often think of strength training as a way to build muscle and look good. But its benefits extend far beyond aesthetics. In fact, incorporating resistance exercises into your routine can dramatically improve your posture, bone health, and balance, leading to a healthier, more confident you.

Posture: Unwind the Slouch

Modern life, with its desk jobs and constant screen time, often leads to poor posture. Rounded shoulders, a forward head, and a slumped back are common complaints. Strength training directly addresses these issues by strengthening the muscles that support your spine and shoulders.

Strengthening your back: Exercises like rows, pull-ups, and back extensions target the muscles in your upper and lower back, helping to pull your shoulders back and align your spine.
Building a strong core: A strong core acts as a natural corset, supporting your spine and improving overall posture. Planks, crunches, and Russian twists are excellent for building core strength.
Opening up your chest: Chest exercises like chest presses and flies help to counteract the effects of prolonged sitting and rounded shoulders, opening up your chest and improving your posture.

By consistently engaging in these exercises, you'll find yourself naturally standing taller and feeling more confident in your body.

Bone Health: Building a Strong Foundation

As we age, our bone density naturally decreases, increasing the risk of osteoporosis and fractures. Strength training is a powerful tool for combating this process.

Stimulating bone growth: When you lift weights, you create stress on your bones, which signals them to become stronger and denser. This process is known as Wolff's Law.
Protecting against osteoporosis: Regular strength training can help to maintain and even increase bone mineral density, reducing the risk of osteoporosis-related fractures.
Improving bone health at any age: It's never too late to start strength training for bone health. Even older adults can experience significant benefits from resistance exercises.

By prioritizing strength training, you're investing in the long-term health and resilience of your skeletal system.

Balance: Staying Steady on Your Feet

Balance is crucial for preventing falls and maintaining independence, especially as we age. Strength training can significantly improve your balance by strengthening the muscles that support your joints and improve proprioception (your body's awareness of its position in space).

Strengthening leg muscles: Exercises like squats, lunges, and calf raises improve the strength and stability of your legs, which are essential for maintaining balance.
Improving core stability: A strong core is crucial for maintaining balance and preventing falls. Exercises that challenge your core stability, such as single-leg exercises and stability ball exercises, can be particularly beneficial.
Enhancing proprioception: Strength training exercises that require you to focus on your body's position and movement can improve your proprioception, making you more aware of your body's movements and improving your balance.

By incorporating balance-focused strength training exercises into your routine, you can improve your stability and reduce your risk of falling.

Getting Started:

If you're new to strength training, it's essential to start slowly and gradually increase the intensity of your workouts. Consider working with a certified personal trainer to develop a safe and effective program that meets your needs and goals.

By Karen Martin | The Wellness Connection | thewellnessc.com [email protected]
440-796-2179

⚾ Manager of the Year Repeat for Vogt Amid Clase Betting Scandal

The Cleveland Guardians are experiencing a dramatic offseason filled with both accolades and controversy. Manager Stephen Vogt was named the American League Manager of the Year for the second consecutive season, solidifying his impact in just his first two years with the team. Vogt led the Guardians to an 88-74 finish and an AL Central title, becoming only the fourth manager in Major League history to win the award in back-to-back years, and the first to do so in his first two seasons.

The organization is also reshaping its coaching staff. Former Seattle Mariners executive Andy McKay has been hired as the Guardians’ new field coordinator. McKay, who previously worked with Vogt in Seattle, brings a blend of front office and player development experience to Cleveland’s dugout. The team is still searching for a new bench coach following Craig Albernaz’s departure to manage the Baltimore Orioles.

However, the positive momentum is overshadowed by a federal investigation involving star closer Emmanuel Clase. Prosecutors allege that Clase participated in a pitch-fixing scheme between 2023 and 2025, supplying inside information to bettors in exchange for kickbacks. The indictment claims Clase conspired with fellow pitcher Luis Ortiz, who was also charged. The alleged scheme allowed gamblers to win hundreds of thousands of dollars through prop bets and micro-bets based on rigged pitches. Both players were placed on leave in July as Major League Baseball launched its own investigation.

Read More at cleveland.com and si.com