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By Jillian Risberg ith freshman year of college behind her and the fall semester virtual, Alani Rose wasn’t feeling it — so she decided to take a new direction and dove right in.

“I have a friend who did AmeriCorps,” says the 19-year-old from Long Valley. “Followed her journey on social media and I thought it was really cool.

I saw an article that she shared about why national service is important during COVID. So I applied and it turned out to actually be the best option.”

Rose had to submit to a background check, fingerprints, drug test and extensive application.

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“We actually live and work here at the camp, painting buildings, fixing picnic tables, we’re in the middle of

building an outdoor stage (to) be more COVID friendly.

We won’t be here when the campers are but we’re helping them get ready.”

This is the team’s last project so they will finish up the year in Washington, according to Rose, who says there will be a virtual commencement in July.

They took part in three previous projects, spending

a couple of months or weeks in each assigned location — that they drive to. *First project (Corvallis, Oregon): Institute for Applied Ecology.

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Dental Crowns or Caps

DENTAL DIGEST: Q: What is a crown or cap?

A: A crown (or cap) is a covering that encases a tooth, restoring it to its original shape and size. It can be made from many different materials, such as porcelain, zirconia, metal, or a combination.

Q: Why is a crown or cap necessary?

A: The primary reason for a crown is to restore a broken-down tooth. Sometimes a filling just won’t get the job done correctly. When more than 50% to 75% of the tooth is damaged, a crown is indicated, rather than a filling.

Q: Are there other reasons for crowns?

A: Yes. These include: cosmetics, preventative measures to keep teeth from fracturing, and restoring a person’s mouth when there has been severe damage, such as grinding or an accident.

Q: What does getting a crown involve?

A: A crown procedure usually requires one or two appointments. Your first appointment will include shaping of the tooth, an impression (mold), and a temporary crown.

Your impression will be sent to a laboratory for 2 to 3 weeks. At your second appointment the temporary crown will be removed, the tooth will be cleaned, and your new crown will be carefully placed to ensure the spacing and bite are accurate. Some offices can make crowns in one appointment: they can manufacturer it “while you wait” using in-office milling machines.

Q: How long will my crown last?

A: On average, crowns will last 7 to 10 years. There are many variables, such as (but not limited to): • strength of a person’s bite • susceptibility to decay • condition of the tooth being crowned

• presence of gum disease • amount of clenching & grinding, as well as usage of a night guard • how many other teeth are present, as well as the condition of those teeth, to distribute biting forces • chewing habits (hard vs soft foods, chewing of nonfood items such as pencils and tearing bags) Q: Are crowns permanent? Do they require maintenance? Can they go bad?

A: Crowns are permanent in the sense that they are cemented onto teeth, and not removed on a regular basis.

However, problems can develop. A common problem is the formation of a cavity (decay) underneath the crown.

This is typically from not brushing and flossing, and not going for regular dental checkups. If the cavity becomes too severe, the crown may have to be removed and remade.

Another situation that can develop is the need for a root canal. If the nerve of a tooth dies, an infection may develop that requires the need for the root canal. In this case, a hole will be made through the crown, the root canal performed, and then re-sealed.

Q: Tell me about implant crowns.

A: Crowns are not always placed onto teeth; sometimes they are placed onto implants. The process is very similar: an impression is taken and then the crown is either cemented or screwed onto the implant. Unlike natural teeth, you do not have to worry about decay around implants. However, without proper hygiene and follow-up care, you can develop a situation called “peri-implantitis” which can cause loss of the implant.

Q: I want a cosmetic makeover. Are the crowns different

in this case? Are the fees different?

A: Yes. When a person undergoes extensive cosmetic treatment, there is a lot of preparation work that is unnecessary for just one or two crowns. Also, certain laboratories must be utilized to get the job done correctly.

For both of these reasons, you should expect the cost per tooth will be higher than that of a single crown. You may also require a set of temporary crowns before your final crowns are made: this is to ensure you are satisfied with their look, as well as fit comfortably, before the final crowns are made. However, the results can be very rewarding!

Q: What is a veneer?

A: A veneer is a very thin shell of porcelain or zirconia that fits over your tooth to improve color and shape of teeth. Instead of covering the entire tooth like a crown, it covers only the front and the biting edge. They are also much thinner than crowns, so they are more conservative.

If you are considering a cosmetic makeover, don’t worry about whether you need a crown or veneer: let your dentist decide. The fee for either one is usually the same.

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continued from front page and we’d have to move them out of the meadow, clear the meadow for endangered species, like butterflies.”

Trees swamped - 454 Plants planted - 46,750 Invasives removed - 26 acres Flame weeded - 2 acres *Second project (Stockton, California): Emergency food bank.

“We helped bag food, all outdoors,” says Rose. “We loaded shopping carts and people’s cars with food and also helped with DoorDash service.”

Provided food to 19,403 people Reached out to 513 high school seniors about local scholarship Planted 100 trees at local schools Set up study space for virtual learners The 19-year-old says intake with clients at the food bank was tough because of the language barrier, she doesn’t know Spanish.

Despite that and wearing masks and social distancing, they got to meet a lot of people. “It was super community engaged,” Rose says. *Third project (Texas): “We worked with FEMA at a vaccination clinic and that was a really cool road trip, going from California to Texas and then from Texas to Washington,” she says.

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“I feel like no other time in life would I get a small glimpse of a community and actually get engaged in it,” says the 19-year-old. “That’s happened in every town that we’ve been to so far. Each place this entire year is a little bit of home.”

She says it’s a great program for young people to figure out what their interests are, learn new skills and expand their horizons.

She says AmeriCorps pays for your travel. “They’ll fly you out here and fly you home,” Rose says. “And give you driving (gas) money, but they have a limit.”

You also get a food budget, which is $4.75 per person per day.

“My team combines that money and does grocery shopping,” says Rose. “We have a cooking schedule where we cook dinner each night for each other.

“And we also get a stipend, which they call a living allowance. It’s enough to live.”

The team was in the thick of it when COVID hit.

“They made it very clear when we got there that we are a family unit, so when we were all on campus we weren’t allowed to interact without masks and social distancing with other teams, and our first two weeks we were all quarantined,” Rose says.

The group followed CDC guidelines and the entire team is now fully vaccinated.

With only six more weeks left to the program (it ends June 29), “I’m gonna kind of use the summer to explore a bit more and do a little road trip on the West coast,” says Rose, adding then she’ll fly home and move to Philly, where her school is. continued on page 6

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Not All Headaches are Created Equal

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lmost everyone has experienced a headache, at some point in their life, to varying degrees. In fact, roughly 45 million Americans suffer from Headaches each year. In today’s world, most people reach into the medicine cabinet for one of the various pain relievers to alleviate their head pain. But what happens when that doesn’t work? Or, the headaches become more frequent and more painful? Some get headaches so often and so painful, they even take prescription drugs with side effects and no avail. But have you ever stopped to think, “What is causing my headache?” Headaches and more severe headaches, known as Migraines, can be caused by various triggers including foods, chemicals or preservatives in foods, allergens in the environment, chemicals in cleaning products or herbicides/pesticides, sinus congestion, tension in the neck or jaw, lack of sleep, dehydration, stress, and the list goes on… Sometimes the cause is completely unknown and with no relief the patient can be left hopeless, debilitated and in pain. An assessment by an Acupuncturist can often identify and treat imbalances (that are causing the headaches) that are unknown to the patient previously.

In Chinese Medicine not all headaches are created equally. Rather, during an assessment, we evaluate the individual patient on many levels to determine their exact symptoms (i.e Is the headache frontal? One sided? Behind the eyes? Is there nausea? Frequency and intensity of pain?....) and if there are any triggers. We take a whole body approach and assess the patient’s physical condition as well as their constitution, emotional health, diet and lifestyle. Unlike the blanket treatment western medicine offers which is typically some type of pain reliever, Chinese Medicine finds a specific treatment for each patient based on their individual symptoms. Five patients suffering “headaches” may receive five

completely different treatments. By addressing the root cause, Acupuncture can be a safe way to prevent and treat various types of headaches, without the unwanted side effects of medications.

Based on the individual assessment and diagnosis, tiny needles are inserted into various points on the body. Depending on the case, small electrodes can be attached to specific needles that elicit a small electrical current. The feeling of the electric stimulation on the needles is a comfortable sensation that generally elicits a feeling of tingling, tapping or heaviness. The electric stimulation enhances the release of specific neurochemicals which aids in the treatment of headaches. The needles are typically retained for 20-30 minutes, during which the patient is left to relax and take a nap.

Acupuncture is known to be effective and can offer long standing results, but it is not always a quick fix. Especially if the headaches are chronic, several treatments may be required to achieve the full result. Again, this is because it is addressing the root cause and not just covering up symptoms like other treatments.

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AmeriCorps Volunteer... continued from page 4 That’s the University of the Arts, where she plans to return this fall semester to continue her theater studies in directing, playwriting and production. She says she’s looking at a 2024 graduation if she stays on track.

“This year has really made me interested in nonprofit management,” says Rose. “My dream job is to run a non-profit artist center that has studios and a stage. The idea is that it would be free to the community. Use art to be environmentally sustainable and do good.”

The 19-year-old is no stranger to giving back.

In middle school, she was a member of the Long Valley Juniorettes Club, they had monthly meetings and planned different events and volunteer opportunities around town.

“The biggest one I was a part of was the prom gown donation,” she says. “People would donate us their old prom gowns and then we would sell them cheap (like $25), and use that money to donate to different local organizations or plan more events.”

When it came to her joining AmeriCorps, Rose said her family is very supportive and encouraging.

At first they thought it was a crazy idea, but quickly came around when they saw her

passion. She says they talk and FaceTime regularly.

Rose has been inspired by her AmeriCorps experience and making a difference in the world.

“I think that’s something I’ve always felt growing up, at least in my last years of high school,” she says. “But this year has really solidified that for me. I can’t just work a job that doesn’t impact the community. I need to do something that’s actively helping people.”

To stay grounded through this whole journey, Rose does yoga and “I have a hammock that I set up wherever we are and I’ll just lay in the hammock and relax.”

After college, the 19-year-old intends to continue doing volunteer work.

“That’s something that’s really important to me, to be able to go out and do something for the good of doing it and not for the money or status,” she says. “In Philadelphia there’s a lot of opportunities that I’ve already started to look at; ‘OMG, what am I gonna do next.’”

When this is all over, what does Rose hope to take away from it?

“New friendships, the travel aspect has been really amazing — I never left the East Coast before this year,” she says. “Looking back I think I will really appreciate all the na-

tional parks and towns and cities that we’ve been to.”

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The first project they didn’t interact with many people in the woods, according to Rose. But the second project in Stockton, a cultured and diverse city (with a lot of homelessness, poverty, drug abuse); was radically

different from home.

“I lived in Philly for a year, but (Stockton) was still huge culture shock to be serving the community and see how people would pull up with their back seat stuffed with children and be so happy just to be receiving a little bit of food and a smile,” she says.

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“It makes you think twice about all the privilege that I have and a lot of the people that I’m friends with — the amount of privilege we all have,” Rose says. ”Everybody on my NCCC team noticed that.”

According to the 19-year-old, working at the vaccination clinic they saw firsthand how much people were impacted by COVID, talking to grandparents who hadn’t seen their grandchildren in over a year and how

excited they were to reconnect with their family again.

“It really makes me think: check your own privilege,” Rose says. “And just get out of the whitewashed way that I grew up.”

That’s what she’s been doing everyday, truly.

“I’m glad I got to experience something like that because I recognize my privilege — I know I have it and like why spend time working a 9 to 5 when you can be out there changing people’s lives,” says Rose.

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Alzheimer Disease: What Every Loved One Should Know

By, Chris Bauer MD re you having difficulty with memory and recall as you age? Is a member of your family having more difficultly with memory and getting thru the activities of daily living as they get older? If so, then you could be suffering from Alzheimer disease. Alzheimer Disease is common in New Jersey. The Alzheimer Disease Association of New Jersey reports that 68% of NJ residents know someone with Alzheimer Disease. It has been reported that Alzheimer Disease accounts for two thirds of all dementia cases in the United States. June 2021 is Alzheimer Disease and Brain Awareness month.

Alzheimer Disease is a form of dementia that impacts thinking, behavior and memory. Dementia is not a normal part of the aging process and significant lapses in memory and mental functioning need to be evaluated. The most common symptom of Alzheimer Disease is memory impairment. Memory lapses and difficulties with short term memory recall are some of the most common early symptoms of Alzheimer Disease. Multitasking and organizational skills are also significantly affected by Alzheimer Disease. Alzheimer Disease is a degenerative brain condition that some believe is cause by the buildup of protein plaques in the brain. As the disease worsens people eventually have trouble completing their activities of daily living. The average age of someone with Alzheimer Disease is in their mid-sixties but there is a small minority of people who are diagnosed at much earlier age.

To confirm a diagnosis of Alzheimer Disease there is a specific evaluation that needs to be done. If someone is concerned that they may have Alzheimer Disease, they should be seen by a physician for testing. At the physician’s office a series of tests will be done testing different aspects of memory, executive functioning, and problem solving. A basic memory test that is used asks a patient to recall a series of objects at five and ten minutes. Memories of recent events and testing of current events can also reveal memory deficits that are present in Alzheimer Disease. Often people with early-stage Alzheimer Disease have a decreased ability to recognize memory impairments. Interviewing a person’s family members and spouse about their memory deficits can be an essential tool in getting the complete picture about a person’s cognitive state. After the neurological assessment has been concluded an MRI or another form of brain imaging is recommended in the diagnosis of Alzheimer Disease.

Other causes of dementia such as vascular stroke, normal age-related memory changes, and dementia need to be also ruled out as possible causes of the dementia in the workup.

The disease progression of Alzheimer Disease can vary significantly from person to person. Most patients will have motor dysfunction. This may happen later in the course of the disease. Problems with sleeping, seizure activity, and changes in a person’s sense of smell are also quite common features of Alzheimer Disease. Most

patients can live with Alzheimer Disease for 8-10 years.

However, there are reports of patients living for 20 years or greater if the disease state is adequately managed.

Despite the profoundly serious nature of Alzheimer Disease there are many different treatments that exist to lessen the symptoms, improve quality of life to extend lifespan. Several different medication classes exist that slow the build up of protein plaques that cause worsening of the disease. These medications are best used as early as possible in the course of the disease so that a person’s intellectual ability can be preserved for the longest possible time. Exercise programs and occupational therapy have also been found to be useful in treatment in slowing down the progression of the disease.

For more information about Alzheimer Disease, please contact your local medical professional or visit Alzheimer’s NJ Association (@www.alznj.org).

Long Valley Woman’s Club Wins Awards at State Conference

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Three Chester Teens Earn Girl Scout Silver Award

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With this achievement, Madeleine Adinolfi, Maria Arostegui and Elizabeth Hoye have become community leaders. Their accomplishments reflect leadership and citizenship skills that set them apart.

Adinolfi, Arostegui and Hoye are members of Chester Girl Scout Troop 95052, and designed very different projects.

Adinolfi donated items to create a relaxation space at Black River Middle School. She took pre-orders and sold homemade cookie arrangements for Father’s Day, raising more than $500 toward the purchase of lounge chairs, a portable dvd/cd player, cds, earbuds, mediation books, art set with coloring books, throw pillows, a rock salt lamp, and relaxation toys.

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“Though my research, I learned about the effect color has on mood and actual space overall,” noted Arostegui, a freshman at West Morris Mendham High School. “I discovered that the color blue and the color yellow are the perfect combination for senior centers because they invite calm and happy feelings while also elevating the space’s overall appearance.

Hoye raised money and built and installed two bat houses at Chubb Park in Chester Township. To do this, she sought approval from the Chester Township Parks Committee, raised funds, purchased the bat houses, posts and other supplies needed, painted the bat houses so they could retain the correct amount of sunlight, installed the posts and bat houses at Chubb Park.

“Bat houses provide safe homes for bats, who feed on mosquitos in the area,” noted Hoye, who now attends the Academy of Animal Science at the Morris County School for Technology, to best prepare her for her career as a veterinarian. “Fewer people will get bitten by mosquitos in the summer, and bats also eat bugs that harm crops and in doing so

lead to farmers using fewer pesticides that pollute the air and harm different ecosystems.”

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Best Friends Square Off in US Nationals U16 Hockey Competition

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By Steve Sears igh school juniors Liam Lloyd and Connor McDonough have been friends since childhood, have played the sport of hockey together, and both attended high school together until Connor departed for the US Performance Academy prior to his junior year.

The departure didn’t affect their friendship and finally, after Covid-19 shut down a trip last year to the United States National U16 Hockey Competition, both finally got the chance to go this year. Lloyd plays forward for the NJ (New Jersey) Rockets, (a travel hockey club; he also plays for the Mendham High School hockey team) and McDonough is a goalie for the Seacoast Spartans.

In fact, their clubs squared off in game number one in Maryland Heights, Missouri, and Lloyd’s team was victorious, 5 – 1.

“We had three games guaranteed,” says Lloyd of the nationals. “And we had to win two games out of those three to advance to the playoffs. And then we lost in the quarterfinals.” The overtime loss was to the Colorado Thunderbirds, 4 – 3. He then adds, “We were all really sad last year when the tournament got canceled. We worked really hard and were playing really well and jelled as a team. Then one thing after another got canceled. And obviously this year, this season, we were just preparing for this tournament. And since beginning of season, we made sure we were winning games, so we’d be set for the tournament and have a 100 percent chance of going.”

And there’s that love for the sport. “Ever since I could walk, I’ve been skating,” says Lloyd.

McDonough, who at the time of this interview had a GAA

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Connor McDonough (in goal) photo courtesy of Jennifer McDonough

of 2.34 in the regular season, has been playing hockey since he was five years old. “It felt pretty good,” he says of playing at the nationals. “It definitely was very cool to see all those other teams and the competition, because we’d played a bunch of them all year, but we hadn’t played them all. There was a lot of scouts, a lot of people watching, it was really official and it was pretty cool.”

“We played them a couple of times in the season in a best of three series, a little before nationals, trying to get both teams ready,” Lloyd adds regarding the Rockets and Spartans matchups. “I’ve grown up playing against him, always on a different team. It’s just same feeling every time. It’s exciting.”

McDonough’s goal is to play collegiate hockey and hope-

fully play in the National Hockey League. “But it’s a long process for sure, especially as a goalie.” A longtime New York Rangers fan, McDonough looks up to Henrik Lundqvuist, a former Rangers and current Washington Capitals crease-minder, and has also played with Beanie Richter, son of former Rangers goaltender, Mike Richter, he in net when the Rangers won their 1994 Stanley Cup. “Mike Richter’s a really good guy. I met him a few times,” says McDonough.

“I’m really looking forward to my senior season,” says Lloyd. “We got stripped for Mendham because of corona(virus) again, so I want to go three-peat. That would be great.

We just won two championships in a row with Mendham.”

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A not-for-profit founded in 1971, the 200 Club’s Mission helps to provide financial support for spouses and dependents of Morris County heroes who have lost their lives in the line of duty while valiantly responding and protecting Morris County citizenry. To date, the Club has disbursed over $5 million dollars for this worthy cause. Scholarships are also awarded to qualified dependents of our Morris County first responders on a merit basis and are anonymously assigned a number for the

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Long Valley Girl Scout Troop 95641 Gets Little Brook Nursing Home a New Garden Table

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By Steve Sears hen Long Valley Girl Scout troop 95641 member Sophia Vikin noticed that the garden table at Hunterdon County’s Little Brook Nursing & Convalescent Home (www.littlebrooknursinghome.com) was very old and rotting away, she saw a great project in the making, and knew it was time to take some positive action.

And for good reason. The result was a win-win for all. A brand new, wheelchair accessible garden table for Little Brook residents to enjoy, and a Girl Scout Silver Award for Vikin and other members of her troop, recognizing their care for the community.

The troop leaders are Clare Riina and Omar Vikin, and the members are Abigail Riina, who has been in troop 95641 for nine years; Olivia Biondolillo, a member for only a year but a girl scout for many years; Sara Hall, who has been in the troop for nine years; and Vikin, herself a member for five years.

All four girls are between the ages of 13 and 14 and are in the 8th grade at Long Valley Middle School, and will enter West Morris Central High School as freshmen in the fall.

A brief explanation of the Girl Scout Sil-

ver Award and steps to achieve it. First, the troop must identify an issue they care about, build their Girl Scout Silver Award team, search the community to find a potential project and then select it, develop a plan for the project, and then put the plan it into motion. When the project is complete, the group then reflects on it, shares the story, and celebrates its completion.

Little Brook Nursing Home & Convalescent Center, located at 78 Sliker Road in Califon, was the spot and project of choice, and Biondolillo explains the process from start to finish. In addition to themselves, they had some key allies who lent a hand. “After we got our idea for the wheelchair accessible garden table,” she says, “we asked Sara Hall if her dad could help us build it since he is a cabinet maker.” The harsh winter season and the Covid-19 pandemic were impediments for a period, but the girls and Sara’s dad found dates that they all could work together towards the end of winter and early spring to build the table. “Then we finished the table May 8th and the residents could use it May 9th,” says Biondolillo happily.

“Another important person to add is Al from Home Depot, because he donated all

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the supplies that we needed,” adds Biondolillo, recognizing a key donation from the business community.

Vikin adds enthusiastically, “The table makes the residents very happy, and it gives them more activities to do.”

The new wheelchair accessible garden ta-

ble is the lone project Girl Scout troop 95641 has completed this year, and they are now pondering a future Girl Scout Gold Award project.

For more information about the Girl Scouts and their services and awards, visit www.girlscouts.org.

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Make Health a Priority When Remodeling

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hen you tackle a remodeling project, there are many unknowns, including what types of materials you might uncover. Hazardous materials must be addressed, and possibly removed, if exposed during a remodeling project. There are also some materials that should be removed to create a healthier home environment.

Whether materials “must be” or “should be” removed depends on several factors. It is always wise to consult with trained professionals, such as members of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry, when you encounter hazardous materials.

The complete removal of all hazardous materials is the preferred approach, but budget is often a hindrance. Thoroughly exploring your options may reveal a lower level of acceptable and more affordable mitigation.

Demolition Most common residential hazardous materials are not hazardous if they remain in a dormant or undisturbed location. Typically, they become hazardous during the demolition phase when they are ground, cut, bumped, scraped or disturbed in some way, causing the materials to become airborne and inhaled.

Examples of common hazardous materials include: Lead-based paint, which can be found on be anything that is painted or varnished such as windows, millwork, cabinets, siding, walls and other surfaces.

Lead water lines, which are primarily hazardous after water sits in the lines for some time prior to consumption, although contamination still occurs during normal flow rates.

Asbestos, which was once commonly used in a wide range of materials such as pipe or duct insulation; flooring tiles or sheet goods; ceiling tiles and plaster; wall and attic insulation; and plaster used as a binder.

Silica, which is exceptionally dangerous during saw cutting processes where dust is created.

Mold, which is not hazardous until the spores are disturbed, become airborne and are inhaled or ingested. Any visible or detectable mold should be removed, and the surfaces cleaned or removed. High concentrations of mold should be addressed by trained professionals, as it can be hazardous if not handled properly.

Dust, which can be hazardous to some individuals who are sensitive or have

breathing-related issues. Dust barriers and negative air enclosures can help minimize, but not eliminate, dust contamination to the rest of the home. Commercial dust “scrubber” filtering systems can significantly reduce dust contamination.

Installation Once the existing hazardous materials are appropriately addressed, new materials will be placed in your home to replace or enhance the project. Due to strong demand by homeowners, you’re likely to find many options for healthy products.

For example, prefinished materials (that can be painted, stained or varnished offsite) aid in the reduction of on-site fumes and vapors.

Other products to look for when you’re remodeling with health in mind include: Low volatile organic compounds, which limit the amount of off-gassing of the materials used in the manufacturing process.

Typically, these are paints, stains, varnishes, carpeting and vinyl products.

Renewable products, which can be replenished quickly.

Heat recovery ventilation systems that exchange the thermal qualities of the interior air with fresh air brought into the home.

Air purification systems, which may in-

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Dehumidification systems designed to keep the relative humidity levels in a safe range to prevent mold growth.

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As more attempts are being made to integrate the arts into STEM learning at school, you can reinforce the intersection at home in the following ways: • Explore history: Encourage your child to read books that explore the collision of art and math, such as “The Golden Ratio: The Story of Phi, the World’s Most Astonishing Number.” While authored by an astrophysicist, it’s meant for readers of all backgrounds to enjoy.

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By Sally Barmakian n the curb of a house in a quiet neighborhood is a thick, wooden post with a small house on top stained to enhance the natural wood color. It looks like a large birdhouse with a peaked roof, but the house has a glass door, displaying shelves of books. This little structure is a Free Library, sharing books

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Funny and captivating! Others are well-worn favorites waiting to be shared.

Look for some Little Library Boxes in your area or you just may come upon one by chance. They are popping up all over the world! On my recent visits to some local Free Libraries, I found one with a riddle written on the side panels as an added fun feature. Each library had a variety of books: paperbacks, hardcovers, children’s books and even bookmarks!

Little Free Library structures can be purchased or it could be fun to build one of your own- a great DIY family project – Kids can even help paint it!

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arm, sunny days are the perfect setting for making family memories, but they’re also ideal opportunities to encourage kids to get creative and let their imaginations soar.

These ideas for summertime activities encourage family interaction, and the more kids get to help plan and organize the details, the more engaged you can expect them to be.

Visit Your Local Park Pack all the kids’ favorite snacks and beverages to keep cool and hydrated. Choose your spot under a big shady tree and spread out for an impromptu picnic. Be sure to bring along outdoor toys for a game of catch or lighten the load and create a nature scavenger hunt with different types of leaves, rocks and flowers for kids to discover. If they come across an unfamiliar plant or animal, snap a picture with your Photo courtesy of Shutterstock phone so you can do some research on it when you get home. Encourage the kids to draw or design a piece of art reflecting the things they saw.

Create Watercolor Paintings Away from the school setting, kids sometimes have fewer opportunities to practice expressing their ideas and getting creative. Fun tools can make an artistic session more exciting, so look for unique methods like blending Zebra Pen Mildliner Brush Pens with water and a paint brush to create fun, pastel watercolor paintings with minimal mess. The pens are conveniently double-ended with a paint brush-like tip on one end and fine marker tip on the other so you can precisely draw a design then create softer swirls of color using water and a brush.

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uring the warmer months, additional travel and hot roadways can put added stress on your vehicle and its tires, in particular.

Normal driving, turning and braking on hot roads can pose safety risks to your vehicle and tires. Whether you are simply commuting or planning a road trip this summer, these tips from the experts at your neighborhood Discount Tire store can help keep you safe on the road this summer.

Get Pressure Right and Check It Often Low tire pressure can lead to many issues for your tires, like decreased steering and braking control, poor gas mileage, excessive tire wear and the possibility of tire failure.

Temperature changes can also impact tire pressure; for every 10 degrees in temperature change, your tire pressure changes 1 PSI (pound per square inch). To stay safe on the road, check your tire pressure at least once a month when the tires are cool. The impacts of bumps and turns from everyday use can lead to normal air loss, so be sure to check regularly and before any road trips. You can find the manufacturer’s recommended tire pressure on a sticker in your car’s door jamb or in your owner’s manual.

Check Your Tread Tread depth refers to the amount of tread on a tire, which can impact a vehicle’s handling, traction and safe stopping distance.

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Rotating your tires increases tread life and helps ensure a smooth and safe ride.

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How to Show Your Gratitude for Nurses

hroughout the COVID-19 pandemic, countless or simply a member of the community, you can visit Inlives were saved thanks to nurses, who sacrificed terim HealthCare’s digital Wall of Gratitude at ihcnursetheir time, health and even the joys of family to sweek2021.com/message-wall to post a note of appreserve others and protect their loved ones. ciation and to celebrate nurses.

“All healthcare workers, but especially nurses, carried • As more complex care is enabled in the home due this country through a historic period in modern medto advanced clinical training and technology, school icine and there are no words to describe the depth of boards, community colleges and universities can ingratitude we owe them,” says Jennifer Sheets, president crease knowledge among nursing students about caand CEO of Interim HealthCare Inc., the nation’s leading reers in the home health industry. They can also make franchise network of home healthcare, personal care, nursing students aware of the many professional benehealthcare staffing and hospice services. “As a healthfits home-based positions provide, including flexible and care leader and fellow nurse, I believe the most meanpredictable schedules, and the opportunity to foster a ingful way to express our appreciation is to advocate for deeper connection with patients while having fuller visinurses on issues that reward their efforts, protect their bility into their health through one-on-one care. safety and health, and elevate their profession.”

• To inspire future generations of nurses, teachers Sheets is offering the following ideas for tangible and parents are encouraged to leverage Interim Healthways that individuals, communities and the healthcare Care’s history of nursing lesson plans featuring nursing ecosystem can show gratitude to and advocate for nurs- (c) Zoran Zeremski / iStock via Getty Images Plus pioneer, Florence Nightingale who helped shape the es: profession into what it is today. These are available at • Healthcare companies can advocate for the essential worker status of all home health- ihcnursesweek2021.com. care providers and assure access to necessary protective equipment for themselves and “Many nursing programs don’t even offer a home health rotation, which prevents stutheir patients. dents from exploring the wide range of exciting and rewarding career opportunities home• Federal and state-level payors can increase reimbursement rates for nurses, which re- based care offers,” says Sheets. main low. They can also provide proper compensation and other creative solutions, such as As the nation’s first home care company, Interim HealthCare continues to innovate the staff bonuses and hazard pay, so that healthcare professionals can continue their tireless, care delivery process. For more information on careers, visit ihcmadeforthis.com. To see frontline high-impact care our communities deserve. current openings, visit, interimhealthcare.com/careers.

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How Trucking Industry Protocols Help Keep Roads Safe

s both commuters and tourists return to the roads this year, they’ll likely find even more commercial trucks, which are currently moving freight at unprecedented levels amid the COVID-19 pandemic. However, many people often wonder how safe those 80,000-pound tractor-trailers next to them on the interstates really are.

To gauge the feelings of U.S. adults traveling those roadways, one of the nation’s largest trucking companies, U.S. Xpress, developed a Safe Trucking Report to spotlight a few ways it’s helping make roads safer for all drivers.

Event recorders. These small video cameras are installed fleet-wide and triggered to record certain events, such as when a driver is following too closely, has a hard brake, makes a non-signaled lane departure or is speeding. Since accidents involving trucks often aren’t the truck driver’s fault, it also captures risky behavior of other drivers, helping better assign liability in the event a collision does occur. Most adults surveyed (79%) agree trucking companies should be required to install event recorders.

Hair testing for drugs. Around 2-3% of truck drivers will test positive for prohibited substances including marijuana, cocaine

and methamphetamines in a urine test.

Hair testing analyzes prohibited substances metabolized in the body over a longer period and across a wider range of banned substances. A few of the major carriers, including U.S. Xpress, require a negative hair test result for all truck drivers. Among survey respondents, 71% think trucking companies should require hair testing.

Speed limiters. Also installed across the entire fleet, this technology manages the speed of trucks, helping reduce accidents and improve fuel efficiency. Wi-Fi-enabled sensors remotely set maximum tractor speeds for use of the pedal and cruise control. Slower speeds also lead to fewer accidents. Nearly three-quarters (74%) of those surveyed agree trucking companies should require speed limiters.

Insurance minimums. The Department of Transportation requires all trucking companies to maintain a minimum of $750,000 in liability insurance; an amount that hasn’t changed in nearly 40 years. To ensure its drivers and those sharing the road are protected, U.S. Xpress maintains insurance well above this required minimum. However, in such a large and fragmented industry, there are thousands of small carriers who are insuring at bare minimum levels. More

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“Safety is our top priority, which is why we emphasize programs like these when hiring new drivers and when talking with our customers,” said Nathan Harwell, chief

legal officer at U.S. Xpress. “While some of these initiatives may seem small, they all add up to keep our roadways safer for everyone.”

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The Digital Learning Tools Making Remote-Learning Easier on Everyone

he past year has demonstrated the importance of digital learning. And thanks to a variety of tools and resources that helped make remote instruction a little less stressful on everyone, teachers, students and parents quickly adapted to the changes brought on by the pandemic.

Music Music has been a particularly difficult subject to provide instruction for at a distance. However, educational foundations have risen to the occasion by creating a trove of resources to aid learning. For example, the Save the Music Foundation provides free activities for families, tools for educators to create their own online tutorials and more.

Mathematics Remote learning has only added new challenges to an already difficult subject.

The good news is that online tools are helping fill the gaps created by the new normal. Check out the Casio Cares education site, which is chock full of free math resources for students, parents and educators. Tools include emulator calculator

software, curriculum support materials, live webinars and remotely-delivered teacher training. Plus, Casio’s free all-inone web-based mathematics software, ClassPad.net, which is geared for K-12 and beyond, delivers an accessible, interactive and personalized approach to mathematics. Its functions include graphing, geometry, calculation, statistics and more.

In addition to online activities and video tutorials, Casio also offers a weekly educational webinar series focused on mathematics on its YouTube channel, covering such subjects as elementary and middle school math, algebra I and II, geometry, pre-calculus, calculus and statistics. All webinars are recorded and can be accessed any time.

Creative Writing English and creative writing teachers are turning to new platforms to help build their student’s writing skills in a variety of creative genres. One example is Storybird, which features hundreds of courses and challenges. If your child’s teachers haven’t caught onto the trend, no worries, parents can also sign up for an account for their

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y now, you’ve heard about 5G or might have access to it on your smartphone, but do you know what it is, how it works or what it can do for you?

5G is the next generation of wireless technology, building on its predecessors 2G, 3G and 4G, and is available on today’s smartphones to make and receive calls, run applications and send and receive data.

This fifth-generation technology is a massive leap into what is possible in wireless. 5G is expected to deliver faster speeds and enhanced connectivity, giving businesses and consumers alike the potential to develop and experience new, innovative technologies.

Here are five things you may not know about 5G: 1. 5G improves overall wireless coverage: 5G can deliver better, more efficient coverage in (c) nensuria / iStock via Getty Images Plus both breadth and depth. Depending on where it’s deployed by wireless operators, it can reach cities and towns that were previously lacking wireless access. Providers like T-Mobile are committed to providing 5G access to rural America, and already cover more than 287 million people across more than 1.6 million square miles.

2. Different types of 5G can support where you live: Providers deploy different levels of wireless spectrum – low, mid and high – with the ability to provide coverage and capacity whether you live in the city, the suburbs or a rural community. For 5G, low-band spectrum provides far-reaching coverage outside, and reaches indoors with speeds that are slightly better than LTE; mid-band provides blanket coverage across large areas with fast speeds,

making it the “goldilocks” of spectrum; and, high-band – typically available in select urban areas – provides super-fast speeds over short distances, but needs line of sight to the device and doesn’t pass through physical obstructions.

3. 5G will create “smarter cities”: From monitoring pollution or traffic levels to optimizing energy use or self-driving transportation, 5G can enable applications that urban cities and small towns alike can use to live smarter.

4. 5G unlocks technology developments for industry: With 5G connectivity, and new applications to support certain industries, businesses and industries can evolve to meet the needs of a connected world. Imagine farmers utilizing sensors and drones to enhance the agriculture community, or businesses using real-time language translation, or even enhanced location services to improve first responder times to save lives.

5. Virtual and augmented reality or holographic scenarios: 5G gives us the ability to transform where and how we experience our lives. Imagine having virtual reality access to live concerts and sports games, using holographic telepresence to be a part of your family’s birthday party in another state, or having real-time driving data like traffic or road conditions displayed on your car’s windshield as you drive.

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I Remember Dad: The First Place Silver Pan

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By Richard Mabey Jr. ometimes we may think that miracles are reserved for burning bushes, or the parting of a sea, or when a man gets swallowed by a whale and survives, or the storming seas are calmed. But perhaps, modern miracles abound all around us, and we just miss seeing them. I personally think that the 1969 New York Mets were a modern miracle.

One such modern miracle unfolded before my very eyes in January of 1986. My father, who was then Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 170, appointed one of the senior scouts, Richard Kwiatkowski, to be the Captain of the Senior Klondike Derby Team.

Richard was a very smart boy. He was about 14 years old at the time. He was a rather quiet lad, studious, hard working, and he took scouting very seriously. He had a quiet confidence about him. Richard wasn’t outgoing or dynamic. But, in his own way, he was a very strong leader.

I saw a lot of myself, from when I was that age, in Richard. Obviously, we shared the same first name. We were both quiet and unassuming. We both knew our scouting skills, forward and backward. So, in October of 1985, when Boy Scout Troop 170 began preparing for the big upcoming Klondike Derby, I was very honored to help and guide Richard Kwiatkowski, in his big responsibility of being the Captain of the Senior Klondike Derby Team.

I drew upon my own experience of serving as the Captain of the Senior Klondike Team, from back in January of 1971. I had thought up a distinct philosophy of “divide and conquer.” My plan, back then, was for every scout to be focused and specialized in a very specific scouting skill. The Klondike Derby trail was a rugged six miles. It

required the scouts to pull a Klondike sled across the rocky terrain, through the thick forest of the infamous Boy Scout Camp Allamuchy.

There were 12 towns in all. Each town spread apart, almost exactly a half-mile from the next town. As I remember, some of the towns specialized in flag signaling, first aid, nature, pioneering, safety, scout history, knot tying, physical fitness, map and compass, and a few other scouting skills. There were eight scouts on a Klondike Derby Team, and this included the Captain.

I remember sharing my philosophy of “divide and conquer” with Richard Kwiatkowski, back all those years ago. Richard, Dad, and I sat at one of the small folding tables, at Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church, one Friday evening, after the regular scout meeting. The three of us laid out a very specific plan and chart that assigned each scout, on the Senior Klondike Team, to study to become an expert in one or two very specific scout skills.

And it all worked! In January of 1986, at the official Boy Scout Klondike Derby competition of the Boonton District, Boy Scout Troop 170’s senior team won First Place! To the best of my knowledge, it was the first time a Senior Klondike Derby Team from Boy Scout Troop 170 had won First Place! It was an amazing achievement. You see, the Boonton District consisted of well over 30 scout troops.

At the next Court of Honor of Troop 170, Richard Kwiatkowski presented my dad with the silver pan, First Place Award! It was a far cry from polite applause that followed. The scouts, the Committeemen, the parents, the siblings of the scouts, all loudly applauded, cheered, and whistled out loud, continued on page 39

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A Father’s Day Story

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By Richard Mabey Jr. here was a sadness that was deeply hidden beneath Romero’s smile.

It dwelt within his eyes. Although he seemed to be a happy young man, there were invisible tears rolling down his cheeks. It was the Summer of 2012, I was 58 years old. I had just begun my job as a Security Guard in my gated community in Central Florida. My Gatehouse was one of the busier gatehouses of the village.

A person could set his watch by Romero.

He would come by my Gatehouse at 7:00 in the morning, on his way to work, and then again at high noon, on his lunch break.

Romero worked for one of these big landscaping companies. When the temperature hit a hundred degrees, and higher at times, Romero was out there mowing lawns. I once asked him how many lawns he mowed in a day. He simply replied, “about 20 to 30, Mr. Richard.”

I would often tell Romero to simply call me Richard. He would reply, “okay Mr. Richard.” We went through that routine at least a couple of dozen times. Romero first began stopping by my Gatehouse for a few minutes to talk with me, in the early morning.

He would tell me about his Mom, his brother and sister, and the love of his life, his precious girlfriend Maria.

As time rolled by, our friendship grew, and Romero would stop by and eat his lunch inside my Gatehouse. Romero would tell me that he left Mexico when he was seven years old, with his mom and dad and brother and sister. His dad had passed away several years ago. Romero was a hard-working young man. He once told me his age, he was all of 20 years old. At one point it occurred to me that I wasn’t just old enough to be his father, I was old enough to be his grandfather.

I often told Romero that he and his brother should go out and buy a lawnmower, even if it was an old lawnmower, and start their own little landscaping business.

Romero would often reply, “Mr. Richard, I could never do that.” I would reply, with a caring voice, “why not” I usually brought a peanut butter and jelly sandwich to work for lunch. I would take a bite of my sandwich in the momentary lulls when there were no vehicles passing by my Gatehouse. Romero would have an extravagant meal, by comparison. I would let him use the microwave oven in the Gatehouse to warm up his lunch. Romero would bring in such a variety of Mexican favorites every day, including tortillas, tacos, burritos, flautas, tamales, and a host of other delicious foods.

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Then one day, Romero told me that he felt sorry for me eating a peanut butter and jelly sandwich every day. “Mr. Richard, I brought some lunch in for you. You can’t be eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches every day.” I thanked Romero and told him that it was very thoughtful of him. Romero simply replied, “Mr. Richard, you like a father to me.” I nearly cried.

Dozens and dozens of times, I told Romero that he should start his own lawn mowing business. I told him that I would hand out business card for him, to as many people as I could. Romero’s battle cry was, “Mr. Richard, I could never do that.” Again and again, I would reply, “why not?”

I will remember this moment for a long, long time. Romero came to my Gatehouse, driving his old pickup truck. In his truck bed sat an old lawnmower. Romero stopped and happily announced that he had started his own landscaping business. I told him how proud I was of him.

“I could have never done it without you

encouraging me, Mr. Richard. You’re like a father to me,” Romero joyously tole me.

Romero’s words touched the fiber and sinew of my heart.

Romero and his brother worked hard to see their little landscaping business grow. I was all so very proud of Romero. Then one day, my boss stopped by my Gatehouse. He parked his car in the little parking space just a few yards behind my Gatehouse. As he walked toward me, I could tell that he had something heavy on his mind.

Mr. Andrews walked into my Gatehouse, sat down, looked outside the big front window, and then said to me as I stood there operating the gate for vehicles passing by, “Richard, there’s some big changes being made.”

A moment of silence fell between us.

“The big wheels are moving everyone around. When you come back on your shift, you’ll report to the Caroline Gate. The details are spelled out in this memo here.” continued on page 39

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• Other research conducted in 2021 at Black Sea Technical University concluded that Anatolian propolis has the potential to prevent the entry of the virus causing COVID-19 into the host. Additionally, a 2020 review article published by Melbourne University scientists concluded that PAK1-blockers like propolis could serve as potential therapeutic agents against COVID-19.

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Teachers and Their Students Remain Resilient Amidst the Pandemic

hroughout this past year, teachers have been tasked with conducting hybrid or fully remote learning while guiding students through a global pandemic and nationwide social injustices. Amid such challenges, teachers have developed unique ways to stay resilient, while also driving engagement for students.

One program in particular, The Lead4Change Student Leadership Program, provides free leadership curriculum along with opportunities for students to pilot service-learning projects through collaboration, critical thinking, problem-solving and reflection. Teachers are using tools like this program to encourage students in making an impact in their local communities.

Treena Edwards, a teacher at Lithia Springs High School in Lithia Springs, Ga., explained how Lead4Change allowed her to gain a greater connection with her students.

“When I got back to school and discovered there were some students who were homeless, without food and clothes, and hurting emotionally, it opened my eyes that I needed to do what I could to make a difference,” says Edwards. “Our high school is a Title I school where a large majority of the student population is on free or reduced lunch. We have a food bank located in the school to help those students. Ever since the pandemic began, it’s been low on supplies.”

To support their community, Edwards’ students created a food drive to increase donations to local food banks.

At Grassfield High School in Chesapeake, Va., teacher David Thaw explained the whirlwind of teaching during the pandemic and how he ultimately rose to the challenge and learned from his students. “Most of us felt like we were jumping out of a plane and hoped our parachute would work when pulled,” says Thaw. “But what happened was amazing. As much grace I showed my students, they showed me an equal amount of grace and more.”

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This program has allowed educators to reinforce students’ immense potential to make a difference on important issues facing their communities.

“We are inundated with research reports advising Gen Z students are clueless about societal concerns,” explains Kenia Brown, a teacher at Plantation Middle School in Plantation, Fla. “I found just the opposite. Students were very aware of current events and civic mindedness and thanks to Lead4Change, I actually feel much better about the direction of society.”

Brown’s students formed the “Motivational Mondays” team, which promoted positive interpersonal communication within their community by spreading words of kindness on Mondays. The students’ efforts were awarded by Lead4Change as one of the grand prize-winning teams of the Lead4Change Challenge, earning a $10,000 grant for the nonprofit of their choice. However, the students’ impact on the local community and leadership skills acquired were rewards in of themselves.

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Retiring Single: 5 Strategies to Consider

don’t have estate planning documents such as a will or lanning on retiring single? You aren’t alone. Nearly trust. Don’t wait. Even if you’ve put some documents 22 million Americans age 65 and older were untogether, they may not ensure your wishes are carried married in 2019, according to the U.S. Census Buout. Here are the key documents forming the foundareau, representing 41.5% of those in that age category. tion for most estate plans: And for women, it’s more likely to be the case. Accord• Will ing to the Administration on Aging, 54% of older women • Power of attorney (POA) for financial matters are unmarried, as compared to 30% of older men.

• Durable power of attorney for health care “Retirement planning can be especially challeng• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ing for singles, who need to prepare without the de(HIPAA) release authorization cision-making and income support of a partner,” says • Living will Scott Pedvis, financial advisor, Wells Fargo Advisors.

• Revocable living trust For those setting a course for solo retirement, Wells To prevent confusion and misdirected bequests, Fargo Advisors offers these five tips: carefully designate beneficiaries of IRAs, employ1. Create a fallback plan. Retirees commonly discover er-sponsored retirement plans, insurance policies and a gap between what they thought they’d need for retireannuities. Lay out clear directions for the distribution ment and what’s actually needed. And if you’re single, of remaining assets. Also, don’t forget about digital assets you may not have a second income stream to rely on (c) Szepy / iStock via Getty Images Plus and accounts. Will your executor or trustee have proper should finances become unexpectedly disrupted. Periodically review your investment portfolio and build backup plans. Such contingency planning authority to access and manage those items? Talk to your attorney about keeping digital could involve more emergency savings and more robust disability and long-term care insur- planning secure and up-to-date.

5. Plan for change. Entering into a committed relationship could mean making adjustance protection than couples. You could also choose to take a part-time job for extra income.

2. Build a network of advisors. With autonomy sometimes comes a reluctance to seek ments. Look at your insurance coverage, emergency fund and future income plan. Think advice. Consider forming a team of trusted professionals, including a financial advisor, ac- about having a frank discussion with your new partner about how you’ll divide assets in the event of divorce or death. If ex-spouses or children are in the picture, consider managcountant, attorney and healthcare providers.

3. Count on loved ones—to a point. Friends and family can be a lifeline in good times and ing finances and estate plans separately. With the assistance of your financial advisor and times of need. However, ensuring they don’t take advantage of your independent status or estate-planning attorney, you can establish a basic estate plan, and, as appropriate, discuss create serious financial burdens for you is essential. For example, you should take extreme other strategies for preserving wealth.

For more expert retirement guidance, visit wellsfargoadvisors.com. care before turning over financial matters to others. Stay actively involved and work with a “Planning for retirement is part of the financial journey. Key planning strategies can help trusted team to help make decisions in your best interests. Evaluate the possibility of engagyou feel confident as you approach your golden years solo,” says Pedvis. (StatePoint) ing a corporate trustee to manage finances, should you become incapacitated.

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A Father’s Day Story...

I Remember Dad... continued from page 30 right after Richard presented Dad with the First Place Klondike Derby Silver Pan. After all the cups and glasses were washed. After everything was cleaned up.

Dad, Richard, and I had a little moment of shared, quiet congratulations. And, I remember this all so well, Richard quietly said to my dad, “Mr. Mabey, I learned so much about leadership from you and your son.”

Dad looked at Richard and simply said, “you’ve accomplished something great, Richard, you really have.”

As I drove home with Dad that night, my father told me that he was glad to have me part of Troop 170. Dad told me that he was grateful for all the work that I had put in,

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Today, Richard Kwiatkowski is a professional writer. I am immensely proud of his success. From time to time, we keep in touch via Facebook or email. My father touched the lives of hundreds upon hundreds of men, from when they were scouts of the great Boy Scout Troop 170. Something that, after all these years, still holds a dear and precious place in my heart.

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“Look Richard, I know you like working this Gatehouse. If it was up to me, I’d keep you here. But the ivy tower’s got this idea of moving everyone around.”

“I understand, no problem,” I replied to Mr. Andrews.

Mr. Andrews walked by me through the doorway, took a few steps toward his car, turned around and said to me, “keep up the good work. See you on your next shift.” I said goodbye to Mr. Andrews, and he continued to walk to his car. It was now an hour

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