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By Richard Mabey Jr. n the midst of the Summer of 2018, I began taking my mom to Bingo every Thursday afternoon. Mom lived with me, in our gated community in Central Florida. Playing Bingo was a fun time, for both, Mom and myself. We met some very interesting people. And, we both learned the agony of waiting for just one number to be called to complete the horizontal, vertical, or diagonal line to be able to joyfully call out “Bingo!” I think it was in the beginning of 2018 that Mom and I began attending classes, at our gated community, for developing skill and style for writing children’s stories. I remember that Mom excelled in the class. She made a lot of friends and people enjoyed hearing her array of children’s stories. It was in early 2018 that Mom needed to depend upon a wheelchair to get around. The arthritis in her hips had gotten so bad that she was hardly able to walk. Mom’s cardiologist would not authorize that she was stable enough for hip replacement surgery, because of the degree of her heart murmur due to Aortic Stenosis. In the middle of November of 2019, Mom had heart surgery to replace her Aortic Valve. There were post-operative complications and Mom needed to stay in the hospital. Thanksgiving Day came and Mom was still in the hospital. On Thanksgiving Day, my sister Patti and I arrived at the hospital, bright and early to spend Thanksgiving Day with
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continued from front page We talked about past Thanksgiving days. We remembered relatives, who were now having their Thanksgiving dinner in Heaven. We remembered places, pumpkin pies that didn’t cook so well, and times when there were so many relatives at the Thanksgiving table at the old Mabey Homestead, Mom would pray that the turkey would suffice. Miraculously, it always did. None of us knew it at the time, but that would be Mom’s last Thanksgiving meal. When they replaced Mom’s Aortic Valve, the surgeons did not properly align it and Mom died from a slowly leaking heart valve. Mom went Home to be with the Lord on the twenty-third of December, that following month, just last year. I don’t think a day goes by that I don’t think of my mom. Life is so very short. None of us have any guarantees for tomorrow.
I live in a 55 plus, gated community in Central Florida. Because I worked as a Security Guard, for eight years, I have been blessed to come to know quite a few people. Whenever I hear someone say that they have stopped talking to a loved one, it brings a certain sadness to my heart. Believe it or not, I have even heard a few people in my church talk like this. It deeply saddens me. I think there are three elements to having good relationships with loved ones. Those three things are: forgive, forgive again, and forgive yet again. If your Mom is still on this side of Heaven’s Gate, tell her how much you love her. I wish I could mine. Richard Mabey Jr. is a freelance writer. He can be reached at richardmabeyjr@hotmail.com. Please put on the subject line: My Life Publications.
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Mendham Author’s Debut Novel Getting Rave Reviews
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By Steve Sears t’s the dream of every writer, especially those writing a novel: to see it in print, and then get positive reviews. Mendham author Carol Van Den Hende is living that dream. Her debut offering, Goodbye, Orchid, was listed as an anticipated fall read by Buzzfeed, Parade, and Travel & Leisure, and it’s also been named as the 2020 American Fiction Award winner for urban fiction, and 2020 Pinnacle Achievement Award winner for multicultural fiction. The official release date for the book was October 1. “It’s been a very thrilling week,” says Van Den Hende regarding the release of her book. “Because here it is, live and in the world, which is something I dreamt of a long time and not for ego reasons or for myself, but for – as my publisher said, when he signed the contract with me, ‘This book will do good in the world.’ That makes me excited to have it out there.” For Van Den Hende, the message she seeks to deliver with Goodbye, Orchid is empathy and optimism. Readers have told
her that they have suffered medical problems over the last decade, and after reading her novel have become more optimistic about their own outcomes. From Van Den Hende’s website, a description of Goodbye, Orchid: “What happens when an entrepreneur suffers an accident that changes him forever and he has to decide: to love his woman, will he need to leave her? One July morning in Manhattan, handsome athlete and entrepreneur Phoenix Walker accompanies his love, half-Asian beauty Orchid Paige, to the airport. Neither believes today is goodbye. But soon after Orchid leaves, disaster strikes. Phoenix wakes in the hospital, broken, forever changed. Now, he’s faced with the hardest decision of his life. Does he burden the woman whose traumatic childhood makes him feel protective of her? Or does true love mean having to say Goodbye, Orchid? Rising from ashes is hard. Leaving the one you love is harder.” “The impetus for the story, initially, was
inspired by combat wounded veterans,” she says. “Phoenix Walker is not a military veteran, but what he goes through is what some of our combat wounded veterans go through. And what’s really touched me is people who are combat wounded veterans read Goodbye, Orchid in a way which moves them.”
Van Den Hende is unique in that she speaks to groups about branding and marketing of books, and now she does the same with her own. Initially trained as an engineer, she had a career in digital technology, and then got her MBA and worked in marketing in both the United States and continued on page 9
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Mendham Author...Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators, NJ continued from page 8 China. When she returned from the latter country, she began a career in strategy and insights. “All of it has taught me a lot, but what happened when I joined the writer’s community with an intent to reach a broader audience and to publish, the writer’s community called me into public speaking.” She wanted to give back to the writing community that had reached out and supported her in so many different ways. She has certainly done so. Goodbye, Orchid succeeds where the author intended. “I’m aiming for authenticity on the page of emotion,” she explains. “When I have readers writing reviews or writing to me and telling me how much the story has touched them so much, how it’s been really emotional, that makes me feel I’ve done my job as a writer.” For Van Den Hende, who’s given presentations for Writers’ Digest, Women Who Write, Authorpreneur, Society of
Romance Writers, Rutgers, Liberty States Fiction Writers’ conferences and other events, a new project is in the works. She has advice for wannabe authors. Having a great work ethic is one. There’s more. “I find for myself that it’s been helpful to articulate my inspiring, ‘Why?’ And I talk about this when I teach personal branding at writer’s conferences. What’s the reason you do what you do, beyond the obvious functional or profit purposes? So, it’s your meaning in life, your purpose in life. For me – and this is broader than this one piece of fiction, Goodbye, Orchid – I would say my aim is to inspire hope and empathy for people and planet. Add to that, having the clarity of what’s important to you, what helps you both stay motivated as well as focus your energy and effort in the places that are most important.” Visit www.carolvandenhende.com for more information.
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COVID Catalyst: Long Valley Chef Reinvents Herself as ‘Cake Mule’
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By Jillian Risberg OVID crushed the restaurant industry but it was no match for Chef Lisa Rutigliano, who dared to step outside her comfort zone and life never looked the same. “When my world shut down, it forced me to put my creations out (there) in a different and innovative way,” says Rutigliano. “I believe I took something tragic and found some good in the situation. I love that I have finally created a company of my own, something I had been afraid to do for quite some time.” According to the chef, there was definitely some fear starting this business during a pandemic, of spending more money than she was making, finding an affordable and clean kitchen, not returning to her restaurant job so she could see where this solo gig might take her and starting something she wasn’t sure would last post quarantine. “There were constant thoughts, concerns and worry but also a tremendous amount of motivation, inspiration and strategic planning,” Rutigliano says. “I am surprised to see such a demand for these gluten free, vegan and allergy friendly desserts and realize members of the community have been searching for these options.” Gov. Phil Murphy abruptly halted indoor dining to help stop the spread of the fast moving virus. The pandemic became global news and Rutigliano was laid off (March 15) from James on Main in Hackettstown — a local, farm to table restaurant, where she created healthy avant-garde dishes. “Part of me didn’t mind the chance to relax and focus on other projects,” the chef says. “I honestly thought the closure would only last for a couple of weeks. When more time passed, and word of certain restaurants were permanently
closing, it was devastating news.” So Rutigliano resorted back to self-care during the height of the quarantine, cooking more nutritious meals and baking with guilt-free ingredients — while perfecting recipes that eventually became the foundation of Cake Mule that she shared on social media. And those delectable photos weren’t lost on anyone. “I would post very unique desserts that were not as unhealthy as the regular bleached flour, refined sugar, processed and packaged baked goods you find in most markets,” says the chef. “People became very interested in what I was doing and wanted to try my cakes. From there, I got back to work and started creating for the public again.” According to Rutigliano, it was great to feel like she had a purpose during the shut down. Soon enough, she was transporting her goods all over the Garden State — from Bergen County to Monmouth County, and she had help with the South Jersey deliveries. “I made a joke and called my sister ‘my cake mule’ (probably the only time I can get away with calling my sister a mule),” the chef says. That’s when the super cool name hit Rutigliano and an even better storyline of how it all started. And every week her orders grew. “Perhaps people found themselves eating/snacking more and wanted healthier options. Perhaps it was something to look forward to: a healthy surprise waiting on their doorstep,” says the chef. “The delivery service is convenient and safe especially for those who are not ready to venture out to crowded areas.” From Rutigliano’s perspective — it could even be a pan-
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continued from page 10 pushing towards growth and creating an exceptional product. “I receive orders for that week and work hard and long to get all of my baking done in the kitchen on my designated day,” says Rutigliano. The chef has long been driven and ambitious, it’s the core of who she was growing up in small-town Wood-Ridge — a highly populated area where family and food played an important part in her upbringing. “I was mostly surrounded by those ‘Italian American’ restaurants paying no attention
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to seasonality and local produce,” Rutigliano says, adding that she went the usual route in which teens in our society are taught to follow: school, college, then go find a career. But it was during her time working for a chiropractor that the chef said she had a front row seat to the “health and wellness” world and learned how the connection between food and our body is incredibly important. “I basically went through this midlife crisis at the age of 22,” says Rutigliano. “Not content with my job, searching for
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The jam-packed journey from coast to coast to hone her skills has been such a transformative experience. “I knew I always wanted to pursue a cooking career in a health-related field,” says Rutigliano. “I enjoy keeping up with dietary trends and being able to provide to those who have allergies, disease and other health concerns. I want to give the mindful eater a comfortable way to obtain their food without feeling like they are a nuisance.” And once it makes sense to land a local Long Valley store front, the chef would love to take Cake Mule’s concept to the next level. “Turn it into both a savory and sweet cafe offering healthy breakfast, lunch and early dinner options — taking as much care in the food’s preparation as a chef would during fine dining,” says Rutigliano. Many are now savoring the chef’s confections and the continuous feedback from the customers only further motivates her. “I’m completely ecstatic,” says Rutigliano. “I feel like I am finally providing a dessert option that has been so hard to find and the community is grateful to have discovered Cake Mule. The fact that this bakery complies with my own values, health and goals makes it more worthwhile.” If you want one of your own, visit: www. cakemule.com.
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Women’s Suffrage Celebrates Centennial
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By Henry M. Holden he U.S Constitution originally left it up to the states to determine who is qualified to vote in elections. In the early years of our nation, states typically limited the right to vote to “freeholders” which were defined as persons who owned land (men) worth a certain amount of money. It was thought that people who did not own property would have no permanent stake in the community. The campaign for woman suffrage was long, difficult, dramatic, and at times heart breaking. Decades of effort to include African American and other minority women in the promise of voting rights remained the challenge. Voting rights for women and racial minorities were unheard of. But the devil is in the details. Most African Americans were slaves, owned by their white masters, and could not vote. Several states, however, allowed free blacks to vote. Most women could not vote, but in a number of venues, qualified women voted in local elections. In 1776, the New Jersey Constitution provided that “all inhabitants” of legal
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age who made the property and residency requirements were entitled to vote. It is unclear if it was intended to include women. By 1790, state election law used the phrase he or she, to clarify the issue. By 1807, with allegations that men were dressing as women, and voting twice, the right of women to vote in New Jersey was revoked. For the next 30 years women’s suffrage was not taken seriously by lawmakers. Women organized, petitioned, and picketed to win the right to vote, but their struggle took decades to accomplish their purpose. Few early supporters lived to see final victory. The Seneca Falls Convention, in 1848, was the first women’s rights convention in the United States. The meeting launched the women’s suffrage movement. Elizabeth Cady Stanton wrote the Declaration of Sentiments, at the convention and it led to many other women’s rights conventions. By the mid-19th century, woman suffrage supporters lectured, wrote, marched, lobbied, and practiced civil dis-
Susan B. Anthony argued that the Fourteenth Amendment’s Privileges or Immunities Clause forbid any state from making or enforcing any law that abridged the privileges or immunities of its citizens. (Public Domain)
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obedience to achieve what many Americans considered a sweeping change of the Constitution. In 1872, the first Presidential election since the ratification of the Fourteenth
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Women’s Suffrage... continued from page 12 making or enforcing any law that abridged the privileges or immunities of its citizens. Women had always been citizens; and the privileges or immunities clause therefore conferred on women the right to vote, Anthony argued. When Anthony tried to vote, to her surprise, she was permitted to do so. Her victory was, shallow. Two weeks after the election she was arrested for illegal voting. Despite her argument about the significance of the Fourteenth Amendment, she was convicted. In 1878, the suffrage amendment was first introduced in Congress. It would be introduced to each congress for the next 41 sessions. Women worked tirelessly, but strategies for achieving their goal varied. Some pursued a strategy of passing suffrage acts in each state. Early in the 20th century, women were only able to vote in nine western states
which adopted woman suffrage legislation by 1912. Others challenged male-only voting laws in the courts. Some suffragists used confrontational tactics such as picketing, silent vigils, and hunger strikes. Usually supporters met angry resistance. Opponents heckled, jailed, and sometimes physically abused them. By 1916, almost all of the major suffrage organizations were united behind the goal of a constitutional amendment. When New York adopted woman suffrage in 1917, and President Wilson changed his position to support an amendment in 1918, the political balance shifted. On May 21, 1919, the House of Representatives passed the amendment, and two weeks later, the Senate followed. Momentum rippled through the states. In July 1920, all eyes were on the Tennessee capital, Nashville, as anti-and pro suffragist each lobbied for the vision of a socially evolving United States. One more
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state was needed to ratify the proposed amendment and that duty rested solely on the shoulders of Tennessee. It passed by one vote, cast by a 25-year old legislator named Harry Burn, whose mother had urged him to do the right thing. When Tennessee became the 36th state to ratify the amendment on August
18, 1920, the amendment passed its final challenge of obtaining the agreement of three-fourths of the states. Secretary of State, Bainbridge Colby, certified the ratification on August 26, 1920. The ratification was a transformative moment in America, changing the face of the American electorate forever.
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A History of Morristown Municipal Airport
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By Henry M. Holden n the early 1930s, Morristown Airport was situated on a 280-acre tract of land occupied by the Normandy Water Works, on the Columbia Meadowlands. Because the Great Depression little activity took place on the airfield. Then, in 1933, the federal government provided funds for airport improvements under the Works Project Administration. The improvements were in preparation for an expected Zeppelin base, fueled by the commercial German dirigible traffic between Europe and America. On October 7, 1936, the German Zeppelin Hindenburg flew over the Columbia Meadows. Speculation had it that Morristown would be the future eastern American terminal for the transoceanic flights of the Graf Zeppelin Company. The crash of the Hindenburg ended all discussions of a Zeppelin base. During World War II, Morristown Airport conducted an army primary flight training center. For more than two years, the airport had been conducting a Civilian Pilot Training Program, a program that anticipated the coming war and the need for pilots. Near the end of World War II, the Army returned the airport, now worth $1.5M, to Morristown. In 1947, Morristown put
$60,000 into the purchase and installation of hangars. Morristown Municipal Airport (MMU) began welcoming aviation companies to Morris County. At the time, these firms made Morris County a leader in research and development of aviation technology. With the settlement of thousands of employees, satellite industries and companies began settling in and around Morristown. Morristown, the County Seat for Morris County, attracted a population growth for decades. Zoning suits were thought to be the most effective way of limiting the airport’s expansion and the noise. In a 1956 suit against Morristown, by Hanover Township, the township argued that the airport “is a business pure and simple” and “entitled to no greater sanctity than a private corporation.” Morristown responded, “the airport served an essential governmental function serving the public need and … is immune from the zoning power of Hanover Township.” A unanimous ruling by the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled in favor of the airport. In July 1969, Hanover Township, Morristown, Florham Park, and six members of the Citizens for a Smaller Morristown
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Airport, filed a lawsuit jointly to block the expansion of the runway and facilities to ac-
commodate medium and short-range jets. continued on page 17
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MMU- 1 This Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) is one of the larger and quietest visitors to Morristown Airport. The 6,000-foot runway can accommodate this variant of the Boeing 737 aircraft. (Darren Large.)
continued from page 16 A judge ultimately ruled in favor of the airport, but the expansion and noise issues continued. The 1970s brought the jet age and further development. As the economy and airport grew, so too did noise and air traffic complaints. Neighboring towns continued their pressure to restrict airport growth. Each request for improvements was met with protests and threats of lawsuits. MMU would learn to ask for all it could get, and settle for what it
needed. Other efforts, such as the demand for commercial passenger service would remain an unobtainable dream. The 1970s, also saw work underway to extend the major runway. Engineers dredged a swampy area, moving over 1.7-million tons of mud, and earth for the runway. They installed a new instrument landing system and other improvements related to safety. Airshows continued sporadically until Sunday, June 12, 1983 when a single engine experimental aircraft had both
wings separate in flight, over the runway, and in front of an estimated 15,000 spectators. The crash was later ruled pilot error because the pilot exceeded the 200-mph speed limit for the homebuilt aircraft. The accident, and other logistical issues permanently ended the possibility of future airshows. With its continual growth and maintenance expenses, the people of Morristown wondered; would the airport continue to pay for itself, or would the taxpayers, foot the bill? By 1960, they earned a profit of $70,000. This trend did not continue. In 1982, Morristown leased the management of the airport to DM AIRPORTS, LTD. By 2002, there were several hundred aircraft based at MMU including jets, helicopters, and turboprops. Today it is the third busiest airport in New Jersey; surpassed only by Newark-Liberty International Airport, and Teterboro. Over the last three years, the number of airport movements has been increasing from 75,356 in 2017, to 82,900 in 2019. As a General Aviation Reliever Airport, MMU accepts private, corporate, air taxi, air ambulance, training, and military aircraft. The majority of New Jersey’s business fleet is located at Teterboro and MMU. In 2000 there were 325 aircraft based at MMU and in 2019 there were 241. In addition to being a major transportation asset, MMU is also a major economic asset to Morris County. It supplies an estimated $13 million in tax benefits to the community. Today MMU covers 638-acres. Physical constraints of the wetlands and permanently preserved open space eliminates the potential for future runway expansion.
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A Fearless Young Voice: She The Change
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By Jillian Risberg t’s easy to say it’s not my community, not my world, not my problem. Then there are those, like Etasha Donthi, who see the need and respond. The CEO and host of She The Change podcast harnesses that restless energy and unleashes it against injustice, inspiring the next generation of female change-makers to be part of the discussion. “I believe everyone has the power to change the world,” Donthi says. “My goal is to foster conversations with my guests about today’s most pressing issues, such as inequity in the healthcare sector, mental health, and racism. I am also not afraid to address topics that receive less attention, including access for poor women and girls to basic necessities like menstrual products.” Hearing stories and discussions about how fearless young women have stepped out of their comfort zone and used their voice to speak up instills an inspired feeling within the listeners, according to the podcast host. “I am proud to say She The Change has been able to do that,” Donthi says. “It is the most rewarding feeling to receive messages from girls who are choosing to take risks and speak up, even though it may seem intimidating.” Her podcast guests are powerful, young female leaders who are advocating, empowering and initiating change on a local and global scale. She The Change offers an opportunity for activists and change-makers to converse about issues where societal intervention is necessary. “Each guest has a different cause of interest, and on the show we highlight that cause and explain its importance,” Donthi says. “Also, I hope to bring well-known female influencers. It would be a dream to have Alexandria Ocasio Cor-
tez, Karlie Kloss, Michelle Obama, Priyanka Chopra, Greta Thunberg and Nadia Murad join me on an episode because they inspired me to pursue my passion.” The podcast host’s goal at She The Change is to bridge the gender gap of women in leadership positions by inspiring her listeners to pursue their dreams, start their own initiatives and nonprofits. According to Donthi, she has already tackled climate change on an episode and her advocacy extends to global warming, pollution, gun violence and more. “Although we are making progress, the gender gap between women and men in leadership roles is far too large to be ignored,” the podcast host says. “Many girls have amazing ideas that could change this world, but unfortunately, many will never carry through with those ideas because they have been fed the lie that their dreams are not realistic.” Donthi started She The Change to change that narrative and encourage Gen Zers worldwide to stand up for the causes they believe in. The podcasting space was the perfect platform and the podcast host embodies ‘lead by example,’ working to reduce pollution and end worldwide poverty. “There is currently a scarcity of Gen Zers hosting podcasts, so naturally, Gen Zers make up a very small slice of podcast listeners,” says Donthi. “After I began growing a potential audience through Instagram, I began releasing episodes of She The Change, and those Instagram users became She The Change podcast listeners! She embarked on this journey young (and she’s only 15 now)… “In August of 2015, I started Hope and Joy for Children, a
non-profit that aims to provide those living in poverty with their basic necessities. Millions of people have been experiencing regular food crises, lack of freshwater, destroyed shelter and no medicine. I couldn’t sit idly by as people undeserving of these harsh circumstances suffered day to day without the resources needed to survive,” she says. Hope and Joy donated $16,000 to Save the Children, an international humanitarian organization. continued on page 21
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A Fearless Young Voice... continued from page 20 “My efforts were acknowledged by Disney Youth Service of America and I received the Disney Summer of Service Grant to make a larger impact in my community,” Donthi says. “It was incredibly rewarding to see the money I raised put a smile on hundreds of kids’ faces. Although ending poverty may seem like an undefeatable force too big for one person to make a difference, I am glad to be taking a step in the right direction and changing the world for the better.”
When it comes to who is listening — the She The Change audience is predominantly composed of women up to age 59, with Gen Z and Millennials the largest listenership. “The audience has grown to thousands of listeners across many countries because of Instagram. Reaching more Gen Zers through the She The Change audience will only increase the number of people who are advocating and initiating change,” says Donthi. “That is all I could ask for.”
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including Apple, Spotify, Google and Radio Public. What’s next for She The Change? “I plan to continue uploading podcast episodes weekly in order to grow,” says Donthi. “Expanding from the podcast space into other platforms to reach a wider audience and inspire millions of girls around the world.” And she plans to invite well-known guests on the show to share their journey as change-makers. As of right now, I solely run She The Change, but I plan on recruiting passionate teen leaders on the team in order to expand the reach,” the podcast host says. That means Donthi does it all, from searching for guest speakers, recording the episode virtually, editing with audio software, uploading and releasing onto all podcast platforms. At the end of the day, Donthi is speaking her truth, her way — and dynamically changing the world. “It is a surreal feeling to receive direct messages on a daily basis from young girls who started their own initiatives because of She The Change, because it proves that She The Change has the power to create a tangible impact around the world.”
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Morris County Author Cites Life Experiences for His Voice and Style
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By Steve Sears orris County author Steven Max Russo, now 61, started writing fiction seriously when he reached his mid-50s. “In my case,” he explains, “I think that my life experience has helped me discover my inner writing “voice” and style. I’m not sure I would have had the patience, confidence, or determination to start and finish a novel in my earlier years.” Russo, who runs a small, virtual agency in Morris County called Moonlight Advertising, has written and published two novels, Thieves and The Dead Don’t Sleep. For Russo, writing novels is a totally different realm. “Advertising is business. I don’t look at writing novels as a business at all – at least not yet. Maybe at some point in my career I will.” There is good news regarding his second release. “A company out of LA called Scenario that has worked with many high-profile Academy Award winning directors and films recently optioned my second novel, The Dead Don’t Sleep, for film. Perhaps if that book actually gets made into a movie (and if the movie is commercially successful) then things will change. But until that time, I look at novel writing as something I do more for fun than anything else.” Russo’s foray into fiction, which evolved out of what he calls “creative frustration,” started with a short story titled “Putting in the Work”. “While I enjoy what I do,” he says, “writing advertising is actually the art of solving business and marketing problems with words and pictures – selling a product or service, announcing business or corporate news, developing a market positioning, explaining product benefits, etc.” Writing the short story was his chance to write just for fun. “I was able to write whatever came into my head. I didn’t have to do it, but felt compelled to, like I had to get something out of my system.” Feeling “Putting in the Work” had merit, Russo submitted his story to The Rag, a small literary journal which was looking for short story submissions. “Two weeks later I received word that they had accepted the story. Unbeknownst to me, they were putting together an issue dealing with death and the macabre and my story fit right in. I was elated! They liked my story and actually paid me for it.” Being a paid, professional author thrilled him, but further fuel for his aspirations occurred during a walk and ensuing discussion on a Florida beach with his wife of 23 years, Susan. “We were walking along the
beach talking about our eventual retirement,” Russo recalls. “I said almost jokingly that I would never retire. I was now a professional author and could always say that I was hard at work on a novel. She looked at me in all seriousness and said, ‘Why wait until you retire?’ It was like a light bulb going off in my head. Why wait, indeed?! The very week we returned I began work on my first novel, titled Thieves. Three months later the first draft was finished.” Russo, who does most of his novel writing at night and on weekends, doesn’t work from an outline, instead starting with a first sentence and taking the story from there. “Sometimes it flows and sometimes it sputters,” he says. “I’ve spent time typing furiously thinking I’ve been at it for an hour or so and look up to find I’ve been writing for 5 or 6 hours straight. Other times, I sit and stare at my computer screen and have to walk away and do something else because I have no idea of where to go with the story next. It’s not always easy, but it is always fun.” Russo’s advice to all writers starting out is to believe in yourself and your writing, and never give up. “This business is full of rejection,” he says. “Everybody tells you that they are an expert and know better than you do, and many, many doors will slam in your face. My advice is to be open-minded, listen to criticism, but also to never, ever give up.” And while publication of his works is significant, perhaps his highest reward is seeing one of his books on a library shelf. “The day the Morris County Library System accepted my first novel into their catalog has got to be one of the highlights of my writing career.” He then adds, “Being offered that movie option wasn’t bad either!!” For more information about Russo and his career, visit www.stevenmaxrussobooks.com.
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Back to the Roots: Meet The Sharing Project
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By Alexandra Churikova hat can a group of high school students do to help their community in need during times of uncertainty? When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the situation of many families in the local neighborhoods took an unexpected turn. One group of local high school volunteers spearheaded The Sharing Project, an initiative at the intersection of community support and sustainability, to help families in need who have been impacted by the pandemic. The goal is simple—cultivate healthy, organic produce, and offer the harvest to affected families and individuals. To this group of young volunteers, it was not only a way to reach out and lend a helping hand—but also to be closer to the earth and understand the farm-totable process, by collaborating with local growers and tending to the gardens themselves. At the roots of the project is an ambitious goal of one student founder, and the collaborative effort of a lasting friendship. Matthew Borinshteyn, a senior at West Morris Mendham High School (WMMHS), founded the The Sharing Project in early 2020, with classmate Matthew Goldgirsh. The two reached out to local food pantries
and the school garden supervisor to jumpstart the project. They secured additional produce for distribution from farmers and local gardeners to and gained guidance on the best harvest for the upcoming season. The efforts did not stop at their private gardens. As the project became more wellknown, residents started reaching out with ideas and suggestions. With the help of Mendham resident Carol Hunsicker, the two learned essential gardening skills and obtained two plots of land in the Chester Community Garden and the Ironia Elementary School garden (Randolph). They were soon partnering with the Garden of Hope at the Community of St. John Baptist and gathered a team of student volunteers to help tend to the six gardens, raise funds, and deliver the produce. By June the team donated fresh produce as often as once a week during peak harvest in August and early September, supplying several hundreds of pounds of produce to Chester Mendham Food Pantry (CMFP) pantry (about 50 families) and 26 pounds to the Interfaith Food Pantry. The founders plan to expand the project to be able to feed families from both pantries next year. “The most rewarding part of the initia-
tive for me was when we donated our produce to the CMFP and I got to see firsthand how our hard work paid off and helped the community,” says Goldgirsh. For Borinshteyn, the entire garden-to-table process is a source of motivation to escalate the team efforts. “I have learned a lot about growing differ-
ent plants and how to grow the best and most plentiful produce in the space we are given,” he says, “I believe that this is the beginning of a long-lasting partnership of students, the gardening community, and food pantries to help provide healthy produce for families in need.” continued on page 23
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The Sharing Project... continued from page 23 For the core team of nine student volunteers, meeting up at the gardens has become a routine pastime despite the uncertainty of the pandemic. With social distancing easily maintained at the gardens, the teams of volunteers learned to efficiently take care of the crops, sometimes with help from their family members. During warm summer months, the volunteers tended to the gardens as often as every other day to maintain a frequent watering schedule. “I learned a lot about gardening, including the processes and handwork that’s dedicated to taking care of the plants,” says volunteer William Wang, a senior at WMMHS, “Witnessing the plants grow is a very accomplishing feel.” The aspect of sustainability and health also drew student volunteers to the cause. The produce, grown mostly from heirloom seedlings, is cultivated by hand with zero pesticides. “I understand the importance of organic produce more than ever,” says Michael Churikov, a senior in Morris Knolls High School who oversees the garden at Ches-
ter, “New technology is making way for more GMO and processed foods but growing organic fresh produce in a local garden is an important step to keeping our local communities healthy.” The original goal of the project was just that—help ensure healthy nutrition to those who are struggling by cultivating a closer connection to the earth. Keeping the momentum alive through fundraising involves teamwork. The volunteers sold vegetable seedlings and plants and ran bake and t-shirt sales to raise funds for their work. “Throughout the project I have learned to communicate well with strangers to promote our cause, such as during the fundraisers,” says volunteer Geervan Bhattacharjee, a senior at WMMHS, who is managing the plants at the Hunsicker garden with his brother Gairick. The team was able to raise over $1,000 for covering the costs of fresh produce purchases from farmers during planting season, gardening supplies, and developing the project to the next level. What’s next for The Sharing Project? Having collected and donated a successful
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harvest, even bigger goals are ahead for the team. More volunteers have already joined to help build a new dedicated The Sharing Project garden as well as ensure the continuity of the effort after the current volunteers enroll in college next year. Borinshteyn plans to register the project as a non-profit organization and release a cookbook of healthy recipes for use with locally grown produce. The Sharing Project is more than just an
extracurricular activity for these student volunteers. It has become a way of life which involves collaboration and patience. Waiting for the vegetables to sprout and grow, cultivating them, tending to them, and finally delivering the ripe and delicious tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, lettuce, squash—even watermelon!—and many more to the families in need… it is a simple process, and teaches us to be closer to the earth, and to each other.
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A Chilly Day Dish with a Kick
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So next time you need a pick-me-up after a chilly day outside, give this one a try. The savory aromas and wholesome consistency make this chili a 10-out-of-10 and a crowd favorite. Find more recipes perfect for cooler weather at Culinary. net. Chipotle Veggie Chili Servings: 6-8 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 5/8 teaspoon sea salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 can (14 ounces) diced fire-roasted tomatoes 1 can (14 ounces) red beans, drained and rinsed 1 can (14 ounces) pinto beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup vegetable broth 1 can (7 ounces) chipotles in adobo sauce 2 cans (15 ounces each) sweet corn with liquid 2 limes, juiced guacamole (optional) sour cream (optional) jalapeno slices (optional) cilantro (optional)
In large dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Stir and cook 5 minutes until onion is translucent. Add garlic and red pepper. Stir and cook 8 minutes until soft. Add tomatoes, red beans, pinto beans, broth, chipotles in adobo sauce, corn, remaining salt and remaining pepper. Simmer 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chili has thickened. Squeeze lime juice into pot; stir. Serve with guacamole, sour cream, jalapeno slices and cilantro, if desired. (Culinary.net)
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1970. Within that hundred-year history, the name had changed many times from The Clarendon Hotel, to the Hackettstown Inn, to the Temperance Hotel. In 1974, United Jersey Bank proposed to raze the hotel and build a parking lot. Due to public outcry, the building was ultimately saved before it opened as a Charlie Brown’s in the early 2000s. After much renovations during the closure of Charlie Brown’s, Bea McNally’s was officially open for business. Now under new ownership and management, the Bussel’s have now reinvented the restaurant, and opened for business in late October. The Irish Pub, located at 109 Grand Ave, Hackettstown, features traditional Irish fare (think stew, fish and chips, shepherd’s pie), but also burgers, steaks, pastas, and salads. The restaurant is open Mon thru Thurs, 11:30am to 10:00pm, Fri and Sat, 11:30 to midnight, Sun, 11:30am to 9:00 pm. For more information, visit www. beamcnallys.com $
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Modern Acupuncture – for All Who Need Relief, and to Relax, Restore, and Revive
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By Steve Sears lorham Park resident and Modern Acupuncture franchisee, Joan Arata, saw the writing on the wall: the possible end of her sales career. “Years ago, I started thinking about what was going to be my next life,” she recalls. “I knew I had a shelf life in corporate America, and I was quickly approaching that ceiling.” Through a friend, she heard about a franchise called The Joint, which is in the chiropractic field. Initially she opted not to get involved, but ran into the group a few years later, and they were talking about acupuncture. Arata’s thirsts were fueled. “Wow,” I said, “acupuncture. Now that’s an idea I can really get behind because I’ve been a big fan of acupuncture for many years.” It was a new concept started by some of the original founders of The Joint, so I knew they had experience with this business model.” Arata visited the Scottsdale, Arizona home offices and planned on buying two licenses. She told her son, who had a sleep issue, to try it. He did, and two weeks later called his mom and said, “Mom, I went and got acupuncture. I have to tell you – I’ve never slept like this in my life.” He was sold, so they decided to go into business together. They own five licenses but, currently, are only open in Florham Park and in SoHo in Manhattan. Arata’s job layoff occurred right thereafter. “We had just started construction in Manhattan and had just agreed to purchase here (Florham Park). So, it kind of became the perfect time for me to be able to focus on getting these two locations going.” Both locations opened in January 2020, then were forced to close in March due to COVID-19. Florham Park reopened on June 22, and SoHo after the 4th of July weekend. There are two acupuncturists now at each, and although both sites are open limited hours, Arata hopes a current uptick in services continues and both locations can reopen for regular hours. Acupuncture has been around over 2,500 years, but there is still a hesitation to try it. “When people ask me if it’s going to hurt,” explains Arata, “I will not tell them it’s not going to hurt. You know something’s happening, but once the needle is in, you don’t feel it. When the
needle comes out, you don’t feel it.” The needles used are thinner than a piece of thread, or the size and thickness of a piece of hair. Acupuncturists will explain to the patient how the science of acupuncture works. “The needles have a 20-minute cycle,” explains Arata. “Those needles have to be in you for 20 minutes for them to impact the neural pathways. Less than that, you didn’t finish the job; more than that, you can overexcite.” Arata also mentions that, in order for the neural pathways to truly change, you have to do acupuncture more often when starting out, “so that the neural pathway understands you’re changing it. Once it’s changed, you can come less frequently in order to sustain it.” Modern Acupuncture offers two types of treatments: Health (for the body and a specific ailment) or Glow (facial with no Botox or foreign substances), and all take place in a zero gravity leather chair in the Modern Acupuncture Zen Lounge. Offered are cost effective, affordable memberships. Modern Acupuncture also offers a program for families as well as individuals. Children, especially now, benefit from acupuncture in multiple ways. “Acne…bullying… stress, sports injuries - there’s all sorts of ways that children benefit,” states Arata. “We offer a junior membership so children can come along with their parents and get the benefits of this ancient Chinese medicine.” Modern heroes, military and first responders, receive a 30% discount on treatments. Modern Acupuncture employs a top-notch safety protocol. All of the needles come in sterilized packets. All needles are properly disposed of after use, including extra needles in that packet – even if they were not used. Also, the Zen Lounge and bathrooms are sanitized at least twice daily with UVC Light Sanitizers. “Of course,” Arata says, “every chair is sanitized between every patient. Everybody who works here wears a mask, the acupuncturists wear gloves, and we require patients to wear masks while they’re here as well. So, we’ve had no issues with safety since we reopened.” Modern Acupuncture is located at 176 Columbia Turnpike in Florham Park, and 65 West Houston Street in New York City. Visit www.modernacupuncture.com.
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SNAP (Special Needs Athletic Programs) of Morristown Celebrates Its 15th Year
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By Steve Sears NAP (Special Needs Athletic Programs) of Morristown has been doing good for 15 years. “We may be in Morristown, but we have never turned anyone down. We have participants and mentors that come from all over Morris County,” says Kimberlee Strasser, SNAP program coordinator. “Which kind of goes along with our theme that we are very inclusive, and accepting, and we would never turn anybody down.” SNAP was created in 2006 by brothers Matt and Zach Certner when they were in high school. It enables special needs kids to enjoy the camaraderie of sports. Matt was a sophomore in high school, was athletic, knew someone who had special needs, and realized that even though he himself personally had athletic programs to engage in, the other individual had no place to turn to after school. Rounding up some of his basketball buddies, they got together with the Photo courtesy of SNAP special needs person, who then got his own friends involved. “SNAP was basically born as a result of him wanting to make this equal,” says Strasser. In the beginning, SNAP was a nightly occurrence. Many volunteers took part in yoga, arts & crafts, swimming, and more, and then Matt went off to college and his brother,
Zach, took the reins, and he brought on an educational piece focusing on awareness of special needs. When Zach when off to college, Matt and Zach’s mom, Sandy, asked Kimberlee is she’d like to take over the program, which is now a once-a-week event. Strasser, who is fond of the awareness portion of the program especially because she is a mom to a 24-year-old son with severe autism, but also taught special education and first grade, hopped on board. “Getting out into the schools,” she says, “and teaching the kids what autism is, teaching the kids what different disabilities are.” The latter is started in third grade, where there are four different stations at which students are taught about the different disabilities. “They (the kids) get to feel what it’s like to be different.” Strasser cites outstanding student mentors that take part in the program, one of which is junior Alex Grayzel of Morristown Beard High School. “I’ve been with the program for four years, and I’m now one of the head mentors of the program,” he says. “The reason why I love SNAP is because I get to play and bond with kids who have special needs who might not get that chance outside of SNAP. Seeing all the kids laughing and smiling while playing makes me really happy continued on page 31
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SNAP... continued from page 30 and that’s why I participate in the program. I dedicate my time to help set up and run the program and I can say that it’s well worth it. Not only has Mrs. Strasser taught me valuable lessons and skills during my time with the program, but SNAP as a whole has taught me so much. Giving back to the community is something I love doing and I think SNAP is a great way to do that.” Parents who take their special needs kids to SNAP clinics also enjoy a little down time in the “Peace for Parents” room, which was devised by Strasser’s daughter, Kylee. “That particular program was created by my daughter,” says Strasser, “and she created it probably because of me. She realizes that parents like me get very little down time, and she wanted these parents that were bringing their kids to have a more quality down time. Instead
of sitting on the gym floor watching their kids play sports, she wanted to give them comfortable seating in their own space and soft music and snacks – let them really relax during this very short period of time during the week.” For now, SNAP has gone virtual, which Strasser says often excludes the severely handicapped. “It’s not the same with the ZOOM sessions,” says Strasser. “Playing bingo and charades on a screen is really for the more able children; those are the ones signing up.” She is attempting to develop a way to do ZOOM session that could include physical activity for the kids that are looking for that. “I love this program,” says Strasser. “I love what it’s doing for our community. Just to have the community rallying for SNAP and talking about it is all I could really ask for.” Visit www.snapclinics.org.
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ver the past year, most people have noticed how truly unpredictable life can be. While it’s impossible to predict what the next few months have in store, practicing a few fundamental financial skills can help you and your family prepare for whatever comes next. “According to a survey by Bank of America, 42% of Americans say their top financial goal over the next three months is to increase their savings,” said April Schneider, head of consumer and small business products at Bank of America. “The pandemic has highlighted the importance of building a safety net. Whether you’re looking to improve your current financial habits or starting from scratch, the most important thing is to make a plan that fits your needs and to stick with it.” Consider these tips from Schneider: Track your expenses. Review your expenses, big and small, and separate them into categories like groceries, transportation, utilities and entertainment. Then total the amounts in each category to get a better picture of your monthly expenses. Knowing how much you spend each month is the first step toward finding money to save. Make a plan and set a budget. Categorize your expenses into wants versus needs. Groceries, rent and mortgage payments are ex-
amples of needs while streaming services are a want. Compare your expenses against your total household income to figure out if you have money left over to save or if you can find money to save by reducing your spending on nonessentials. For example, keep an eye out for phantom charges – or reoccurring payments – you may no longer need and redirect that money into savings. “If you’re already saving, that’s great,” Schneider said. “Review your behaviors and see if there’s room for improvement. It’s also not too late if you haven’t begun saving – everyone has to start somewhere.” Also keep in mind your budget is meant to adapt with your circumstances, so make sure you’re updating your budget as your life changes. Make savings automatic. Saving can fit seamlessly into your everyday life when you set up automatic transfers from a checking to a savings account. Take a look at available tools for other ways to save, like the Keep the Change program, which rounds the change up to the nearest dollar for everyday purchases you make with a Bank of America debit card and transfers the difference to your savings account. Saving automatically helps prepare you for the future without adding to your todo list. You can start small by automatically
transferring a few dollars each week. Build an emergency fund. Take a look at your current expenses versus total income to identify any extra wiggle room where you can save. Next put your emergency savings in a separate, but accessible, account to avoid temptation and accidental overspending. “When building an emergency fund, I recommend saving enough money to cover 3-6 months of expenses,” Schneider said. “Contributing to an emergency fund keeps saving a priority and ensures you have financial flexibility should the unexpected occur.” Use spending tools for savvy savings. Being a better saver means becoming a smarter spender. While looking for deals and price shopping can be helpful, there are times when it’s better to spend a little more for quality. For example, buying a more costly refrigerator may pay off in the long run compared to buying a cheaper option that could break down after a few months. Another way to be a smarter spender is by earning rewards on your everyday purchases. Whether you’ve seen your costs shift from in-person to delivery services, using a card that adapts and rewards your spending can be a valuable asset. With an option like the Bank of America Cash Rewards credit card, you can earn 3% cash back in a category of
your choosing, such as dining, and redeem rewards in a way that’s best for you. For example, according to survey data, the average customer spent $172 on food or delivery services in July 2020 – up 63% from the previous year. As a Preferred Rewards member, you could boost your credit card rewards by 25-75%. Simply by redeeming your rewards into your Bank of America savings account, you can put more money away for the future by making everyday purchases. While you may not know what the future holds, planning and actively taking steps can help you feel more secure and prepared for whatever it brings. Find more tips at bettermoneyhabits.com. (Family Features)
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Tips for Landing a Job in the COVID-19 Era
he job hunt after college is exhilarating and emotional while at the same time stressful and exhausting. Adding a global pandemic into the mix threatens to upend the process for the nearly 4 million 2020 graduates. For recent graduates, the disruption to the hiring and internship experience has brought unexpected challenges and adversity, and tested their ability to persevere. Some internships have been canceled or pushed back and job offers have been rescinded as companies have frozen hiring to lessen the financial burden brought on by the pandemic. Travel bans are restricting graduates from taking jobs across borders and graduates are faced with fewer job openings and increased competition for those jobs. These are just some of the added roadblocks new graduates are facing in 2020. At the same time, many companies are pivoting to virtual interviews and networking events and, in some instances, entire internships have gone remote. With remote jobs and internships comes new challenges for students and grads to overcome. Kristen Wahl, director of the EcoCAR Mobility Challenge and the Advanced Vehicle Technology Competition program at Argonne National Laboratory, has helped thousands of students land jobs post-college during her 20-plus years leading the program. Here are a few tips from Wahl for landing that first job in the COVID-19 era: Use the virtual tools at your disposal to network with recruiters. With in-person events off the table this fall, job-
seekers need to seek alternative methods for making the connections that previously would have happened at career fairs. Reach out to your network on LinkedIn and other recruiting platforms. Email the professional contacts you’ve made through industry organizations or extracurricular activities. Pick up the phone and call recruiters to learn more about an open position. It’s all about taking the extra step to stand out from the crowd when first impressions are no longer face-to-face. Take advantage of virtual recruiting fairs and career prep sessions. Is your school hosting a virtual career fair? Is the student organization you’re a member of bringing in a guest speaker for a virtual chat? Identify the many opportunities available to connect with potential employers and use them to make connections. To stand out from the crowd, you’ll need to be an active participant. Ask questions. Share thoughts. Contribute to the conversation. Don’t be afraid to speak up, but also make sure you do your research on the company first. At EcoCAR, we identified ways to connect students with prospective employers. We quickly ramped up virtual recruiting webinars and career prep sessions, continued facilitating personal introductions and industry mentoring opportunities and revised our recruiting tools to better match talent with relevant positions. And finally, practice your virtual personal sales pitch and refine your digital professional presence to reflect all you have to offer. Make sure your LinkedIn and portfolio highlight your experiences and skills. Go beyond just sharing
your degree information and articulate your value proposition. This includes showcasing your out-of-the-classroom experiences, leadership training, previous internships, as well as describing times you overcame adversity. Recruiters want problem solvers and critical thinkers. They want someone who will pick up a new skill quickly and learn fast. So, instead of looking at the pandemic as a setback on your job search journey, view it as an opportunity to demonstrate you possess these qualities and are right for the job. Good luck! (BPT)
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5 Fall Tips for Protecting Your Pet’s Health Whether fall is when you switch out your exercise regimen or schedule your annual flu shot, staying healthy is at the top of most “to do” lists right now. Just remember your four-legged family members when considering seasonal changes to your wellness program. Fall is the perfect time to take steps to keep pets healthy, too. 1) Plan that vet visit. Annual check-ups that include immunizations, physical exams, routine blood work and prescription refills are as important to pet health as they are to human health. Routine wellness visits can also save pet-care dollars in the long run through preventive care and early disease detection. If your pet missed his or her annual check-up last spring, consider getting that visit rescheduled. Most veterinarians offer pet wellness appointments with curbside drop-off and pick-up to help safeguard owners’ health. 2) Get off the couch. Summer’s heat is giving way to cooler temperatures, so resist the temptation to forgo your dog’s evening walk for yet another movie marathon. Not only will outdoor exercise help whittle your pet’s waistline and promote joint health, but getting outside to enjoy the fall colors can boost your own caloric burn and
mental outlook as well. 3) Don’t “fall” back on parasite prevention. Just because you aren’t slapping mosquitoes like you did in July doesn’t mean you should stop protecting your pets from parasites. The American Heartworm Society recommends giving heartworm preventives - many of which prevent a host of common parasites - to dogs and cats yearround. While heartworms are spread by mosquitoes, it’s nearly impossible to guess when you’ll see the last one in the fall or the first one next spring. Disease-carrying mosquitoes can also survive as temperatures drop by migrating indoors or to protected areas near houses and other buildings. 4) Rethink your pet’s fall wardrobe. Protective wearables make more than a fashion statement for many pets. Arthritic senior dogs, as well as short-haired dogs or lean breeds that chill easily, will be more comfortable if you slip on a cozy fleece coat when clipping on their leash. Just make sure your pup’s garment has a snug vs. a tight fit - and consider coats with reflective fabric if you favor nighttime walks. And if your fall activities include hunting with your dog, make sure to outfit your fourlegged companion with a hunting vest.
5) Hide the Halloween treats. Whether or not your kids go trick-or-treating this year, you may be making plans to stock up on Halloween candy. Just remember that certain human treats may be toxic to your pets. Chocolate is hazardous to both dogs and cats, sugar can throw off your pet’s electrolyte balance and certain artificial
sweeteners can cause liver failure in dogs. So go ahead and keep the candy to yourself. Just keep it away from your pets while you’re at it. Staying healthy has never felt more important than it does this fall. Do your pets a favor and prioritize their health, too. (BPT).
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