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By Tina Pappas he Little Falls 4th of July Street Fair made its return on Monday and was a huge hit with attendees who came by to indulge in all it had to oﬀer this year. Under sunny skies, the event was well attended by those looking for great food and refreshments, including some great deals. Sponsored by the Little Falls Police Benevolent Association (PBA) 346, the annual fair was held along Main Street and Stevens Avenue. Attendees walked along several blocks to enjoy a fun, summer day, while stopping by at tents holding craft vendors and local businesses, including tasting a variety of food trucks. Some of the eclectic vendors oﬀering up their specialties were The Mozzarella God, Mi Sabor Boricua and Fat Fox BBQ. Other non-food vendors included Shirly Sews Pet Bandanas. Mayor James Damiano, along with Council President Anthony Sgobba, Councilman Al Kahwaty, Councilwoman Tanya Seber, Councilman Chris Vancheri and Councilwoman Christine Hablitz were on-hand to greet attendees. Members of the Little Falls Police Department and the Little Falls PBA 346 also greeted those passing by. Rep. Mikie Sherrill came to enjoy the event as she has every year it has been held since 2018. She spoke to residents and took photos with vendors and even enjoyed some cobbler bites. State Senator Kristen Corrado and Assemblyman Kevin Rooney came by as well. According to Kevin Sayad, President of

PBA 346, the event was planned and pulled together at the very last minute due to the prior event promotions company pulling out about several months earlier. “It put us in a pinch but obviously we wanted to continue the tradition because it’s a free event we host for the residents,” Sayad explained, adding that they wound up using “We’re All Tied Up,” an event planning company owned by local residents Dana Davidson and Lindsay Hessenius. “We linked up with Dana and Lindsay five years ago during Oktoberfest,” he said. “That’s when the PBA started slowly building up a relationship with them.” Sayad said there was a certain timeframe for the street fair to be planned out and Davidson and Hessenius really stepped up to the plate, and took care a lot of the vendors and food trucks for the event. “They worked hard and contacted every possible vendor to put together what we had that day,” he further added. “Although the event was smaller this year it was definitely a success. I think they did a great job because it was tough pulling vendors together last minute and it being the 4th of July with many people having plans weeks in advance, so we were very happy with the turnout. A lot of people come out and enjoy the food trucks, vendor tents and beautiful weather. We’re definitely going to stick with ‘We’re All Tied Up’ for our future events.” A native of Little Falls, Sayad said giving back to the community is one of the things the PBA strives to do as a non-profit. One of the priorities is to make each event bigger and more successful. He also wants to add

Members of the Little Falls PBA 346 are pictured under their tent with Mayor James Damiano and Township Council members.

more attractions for children at next year’s 4th of July Street Fair, like bouncy houses and other activities. “This is my hometown so I grew up here, and just got into this position several months ago,” he noted. «Anything we can do to make residents happy is important to me.» At one point during the event, attendees were looking for cold brew coﬀee. Sayad said that’s when several members of the PBA stepped up and ran over to Shop Rite of Little Falls to pick up coﬀee and creamers

in order to serve it to those passing by at the street fair at the PBA tent. ‘We acted like baristas for the day,” he quipped. “We just wanted everybody who came by to enjoy the day.” Other vendors the PBA wished to acknowledge included Made by Alyssa, Wooden Creations, Twinsicle, Dreams for Kids Inc., and Generazione Sauce. Sayad also thanked the Damiano Team and Boy Scouts Troop 14. See page 8 for additional photos.

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from the Passaic Valley Hose Company. At this point, Casson’s Barn was selected to house the equipment. This was approximately one-half mile from the present site of the firehouse. In April 1923, a deed was secured for a new firehouse from the Zurcher family. In

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LittleFallsBiz Puts On Enjoyable Evening At Annual Block Party

By Tina Pappas he Little Falls Business Association (LittleFallsBiz) held its annual Block Party in the Township on June 28 to the delight of attendees who enjoyed a fun evening with their favorite local business owners. The event was sponsored by Lakeland Bank, located at 86-88 Main Street, and Chubzzy Wubzzy Toys & Collectibles, located at 106 Main Street. Sabrina Aversa from Realty Boutique sponsored Chelsea from “Let’s Clown Around” for balloon animals. Shop Rite of Little Falls also helped to sponsor the event. Assisting with the event was the Little Falls Township Council, the Little Falls Department of Public Works, the Little Falls Recreation Department and the Little Falls Police Department (LFPD). Councilman Al Kahwaty, who was the evening’s MC for the event, said the event was a big success. “Thank you to the LittleFallsBiz for all their hard work in putting on the annual Block Party,” he said. “Thanks also to the members of the Domestic Violence Prevention Committee for all that you do to raise awareness about the issue.” The event culminated with the traditional pie-eating contest won by Officer Matt Yannuzzi of the LFPD. “A big congratulations to the LFPD’s Matt Yannuzzi for bringing the pie-eating trophy back to Little Falls,” Kahwaty added. Councilman Chris Vancheri also commented on the event. “A great night at the Little Falls Business Association Block Party! Great crowd, great vendors and a fun time for all!” Vancheri said. “And congrats to LFPD’s Matt Yannuzzi on winning the pie-eating contest!”

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Little Falls Kids Celebrate Completion of 2022 Junior Police Academy

Cayden Sellitto holds up the Leadership Award flag he received during the 2022 Little Falls Junior Police Academy ceremony.

By Tina Pappas t was a packed week of activities for kids who were given the opportunity of a lifetime. Participants received a week-long snapshot of what it’s like to be a police officer, including a look at other careers in law enforcement at the Little Falls Junior Police Academy. The week culminated in a ceremony where they were awarded certificates of completion at School No. 1 on June 24.

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According to Little Falls Police Department Corporal Jon Vanak, the Little Falls Police Department (LFPD) runs the five-day program each summer for one week, which is geared for middle school-aged students. “This is our fourth year of running the program, minus the two years where we couldn’t due to COVID restrictions,” he said. “ When we first did this program we had around 11 kids and now we’re at 34 kids this year who graduated the

junior police academy, so this program has really grown.” The program offers an array of activities and demonstrations for participants, Vanak explained. Some of the week’s highlights included a field trip down to the New Jersey State Police Museum in West Trenton and a visit from the Passaic County Sheriff Department’s (PCSD) Bomb Squad Unit. “They brought the K-9 unit in for a presentation,” he continued on page 20

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He also thanked the Little Falls PBA 346, Mayor James Damiano, Deputy Chief Bryan Prall, the PCSD, and New Jersey State Police. “I also want to thank the Little Falls Municipal Alliance for providing uniforms for participants,” he said, adding thanks to retired Paterson Police Chief Troy Oswald for performing the bagpipes during the ceremony. Additionally, he thanked University Hospital in Newark for their first aid demonstration, Passaic Valley High School for use of the field for a helicopter demonstration and Heather Shasa, Little Falls Shop Rite’s nutritionist. Vanak also thanked detectives and officers from the LFPD, the Little Falls Fire Department, and Little Falls EMS. Prior to calling up the recruits to hand out their certificates, he gave two additional awards, one for “PT” (Physical Training) and one for “Leadership.” “The PT Award went to the student who had shown the most physical progress and growth throughout the week and the Leadership Award went to the student who had demonstrated skills in leadership,” Vanak added. The PT Award went to Santino Coletta and the Leadership Award went to Cayden Sellitto.

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Blast from the Past: Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center – A Legacy of Education

By Henry M. Holden he Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center opened in 1998, and is home to a permanent collection of photographs and artifacts that document the inspirational life of the winningest player in baseball history, Lorenzo (Lawrence) Pietro Berra, but known to everyone as “Yogi” Berra. “Yogi Berra cared so much about education,” said Eve Schaenen, Executive Director of the Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center. “We built a site that would honor Yogi and his emphasis and caring about education.” “Yogi, and his wife Carmen, had this idea to educate kids using baseball as a vehicle for learning,” said Schaenen. “If I had to distill the work that we’re doing now it would be to make sure that we are saving his legacy by promoting the values that he stood for. The values are written all over the museum’s walls, as part of the permanent collection. They are teamwork, respect, determination, and humility. These were the qualities that defined Yogi as a human being, not just on the ballfield but throughout the course of his life and they really inform all the education that we do.” The museum is home to various objects,

including the mitt Yogi used to catch the only perfect game in World Series history. “We are using Yogi and all that goodness in those values to teach kids everything from language arts to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, (STEM)”. There are four topics listed on the website, Race, Immigration, Women in Sports and Financial Literacy. These are virtual field trips. The program on race grew out of an exhibit from the Negro leagues in Kansas City. “It’s the story of the Negro Baseball leagues, and the players” said Schaenen. “It’s also about taking aspects of their lives and using it as a way to talk about structural racism. The program talks about the Negro leagues in such a way that allows us to get into the social justice issues.” ‘The program has seen a lot of success locally. Every seventh grader in the school district has seen it. It’s very gratifying to see the success of this program, and the fact that we’re reaching as many students as possible.” The museum just opened an exhibit on Women in Sports, featuring Billie Jean continued on page 29

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“The Hill,” in St. Louis. He had a typical mid20th century immigration story, where the family was important. “It’s very rewarding to see the response from schools about immigration as well,” said Schaenen. During World War II, Berra served in the US Navy as a gunner’s mate on the attack transport USS Bayfield during the D-Day landings at Omaha Beach. He received several commendations for his bravery. During an interview on the 65th Anniversary of D-Day, Berra confirmed that he was also sent to Utah Beach during the D-Day invasion. Berra earned a Purple

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Heart, a Distinguished Unit Citation, two battle stars and a European Theatre of Operations ribbon. “He came back, to play baseball and raise a family,” said Schaenen. “We use that as a way of accessing other immigrant stories. That unit really addresses the immigrant experience, and everybody has an immigration story.” While playing in American Legion baseball team, Berra received the nickname “Yogi” from his friend Jack Maguire. After seeing a newsreel about India, Maguire said that Berra resembled a yogi from India whenever he sat around with arms and legs crossed waiting to bat or while looking sad after a losing game. “The Financial Literacy subject came out of feedback from educators. We found that some young people have very limited exposure to ideas of financial literacy. This course is a way of getting into that. We created a board game that kids can play that allows them to map out what it would feel like to be a rookie ball player making a certain salary. It allows them to think about how they would spend money. We try to create these topics in such a way that they would be appealing to young people.” Women in sports is now front-page news. “The women’s soccer team is now earning equal pay as men. That is progress,” said Schaenen. “And women are on the front

page of every newspaper lately regarding the gender issues around competitive swimming. It’s addressing some of the inequalities in sports. Billie Jean King’s advocacy is one reason why women are getting paid in sports. We try to make sure that we are not just talking about an isolated moment in history. By using Yogi’s full story, we are able to shed light on all sorts of topical issues today.” Yogi is also famous for his “Yogi-isms” aka malapropisms. “You can observe a lot by just watching,” “We made too many wrong mistakes,” “The future ain’t what it used to be,” and perhaps his most famous one, “It ain’t over till it’s over.” “In 1972, Berra was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame,” said Schaenen. “But the legacy of Yogi Berra extends beyond the playing field. We encourage people to come to the museum and that view Yogi not only as a Hall of Fame great but as a Hall of Fame human being.” Berra was also awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and has his picture on a US postage stamp on July 1, 2021. Berra passed away in his sleep, at the age of 90, on September 22, 2015. For more information, visit yogiberramuseum.org/visit. The museum is open Wednesdays through Sundays, 12-5pm, Closed to the public Mondays & Tuesdays.

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By Richard Mabey Jr. n September of 1966, I began the eighth grade at Chapel Hill School in Lincoln Park. It was a most magical and enchanting time for me. Once again, I was able to walk to school in the early morning. There was the chirping of the song birds, the scurrying of squirrels climbing up and down the trees that adorned Main Street. There was a certain joy and happiness of once again walking to school with the old gang. For just a few months ago, I had been recovering from a full-year battle with dreaded Rheumatic Fever. And, all through seventh grade, I had tutors. For that entire year, my feet never touched the ground. But in that year, something very special happened in my life. From both, my hospital bed at times and my bed at home, I began to write feature stories for the old Lincoln Park Herald. Mr. Nicholas Marino, the Editor-in-Chief of the old Lincoln Park Herald, took an interest in my writings. While I was battling Rheumatic Fever, I would write stories about Boy Scout Troop 170. My mom would type them up and hand deliver them to Mr. Marino at his little newspaper office, located close to my home. During my year-long fight with Rheumatic Fever, I wrote dozens of little news and feature articles for Mr. Marino. And, he graciously printed them all. But if it wasn’t for my

mom, typing them up for me, I would have never had my start in life as a writer. I do not think that I ever chose to be a writer. I think God called me to be a writer. There were way yonder too many coincidences in my journey to find success in the writing arena. I was to write news articles and feature stories for the Lincoln Park Herald, for many years. Mr. Marino was a tough editor, but he also had a heart of gold. He was an old school editor, all the way. Now at 68, I look back at the people who helped me in life. For the most part, most of them have gone on to be with the Lord. It’s too late to tell them thank you. I guess that’s one of the side effects of growing old. If there’s someone who has reached out a helping hand to you, please do consider letting them know just how much you appreciate their kindness. The sands of the hourglass are forever flowing, the clock is always ticking, the pages of the calendar get torn away far too quickly, and the years pass in a seemingly blink of an eye. Appreciation and thankfulness are virtues that are more precious than gold. Richard Mabey Jr. is a freelance writer. He can be reached at richardmabeyjr@hotmail.com. Please put on the subject line: More Precious Than Gold.

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Yours truly, studying at my desk during my sophomore year of high school. From that little desk, in my bedroom, I wrote dozens upon dozens of little news articles and feature stories for the old Lincoln Park Herald. I am immensely grateful to Mr. Nicholas Marino, for his belief in me as a writer.

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United States Equestrian Team Foundation and Hamilton Farm Have Bred Champions

By Steve Sears hen Bonnie Jenkins, Executive Director of the United States Equestrian Team Foundation, enters the facility at historic Hamilton Farm in Gladstone, a special thought often comes to mind. “Just the facility itself harkens back to a time of equestrianism in Somerset Hills when the very best horses and riders were here,” Jenkins says. “Still, to this day, I think when you drive in here, you feel that tradition, the legacy of some of the greatest riders to ever represent the United States on the world stage in the Olympics, Paralympics, and World Championships.” “There are two distinct things here,” Jenkins says. “One is this amazing facility, Hamilton Farm, as it’s referred to in the equestrian community of Gladstone and the sport, and our efforts now as a foundation to

Bertalan “Bert” DeNemethy was an influential figure in the development and success of United States Equestrian Team (USET) in show jumping. He was a cavalry officer in Hungary before he immigrated to the U.S. in 1952 where he later became the show jumping coach for the USET, a position he held from 1955 until 1980. He’s pictured here riding in the main arena at Hamilton Farm.

support our athletes and our teams. They’re both critically important.” The United States Equestrian Team (USET) transitioned to the United States Equestrian Team Foundation in 2003. “Its responsibility was and still is the philanthropic partner of our national governing body, the United States

Equestrian Federation,” says Jenkins. “We raise money for our international teams and the development programs that prepare our riders up through the pathway, so they can hopefully one day ride on the Olympic team.” A total of 252 medals have been won by riders and their horses who

trained in Gladstone: 49 Olympic and Paralympic medals, 103 World Championship medals, and 100 Pan American Games medals. A brief history. The Gladstone location dates back to 1911, when New York financier James Cox Brady bought the first 180 acres and started construction

later that same year. Cox’s Hamilton Farm would eventually grow to 5,000 acres, and the first stables were constructed were in 1916 and 1917. The USET was formed in 1951, and Arthur McCashin, a Gladstone resident and a 1952 Olympic rider, brought continued on page 34

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continued from page 32 the USET to Hamilton Farm. Bertalan de Nemethy in the mid 1950s was named coach of the USET show jumping discipline, and in 1961, the horse stable and many acres were leased to the USET. After de Nemethy’s retirement, Chrystine Jones Tauber took over. “She was a show jumping rider that rode on a several international teams,” says Jenkins. “When she finished her riding, she became the Director of show jumping for the United States Equestrian Team and managed the Olympic and Pan American teams that represented the United States.” Jack Le Goff was hired as USET Eventing coach in 1970. “He was a key person,” says Maureen Pethick, Communications Coordinator of USET Foundation. “He was big in the event game, and he really wanted the riders to be good horsemen and horsewomen. I think the

event riders had a lot of respect for him. He refined the Eventing program in the United States, and I think he revolutionized the program. There was an era where there was a lot of medals and a lot of success in international competition during his tenure here.” Prior to 2003, the USET did train at the Gladstone site and selected athletes and teams for competitions. “The USET oversaw the sport side and fundraising of our high-performance teams,” says Jenkins. “Athletes did do training here, and there were National Championships here.” The Federation has some staff and offices at the facility today, but teams don’t have a permanent training center at Hamilton Farm as in the past. “Athletes really all have their own stables and farms and businesses,” Jenkins continues. “If they are selected for a team, they (Olympic and Paralympic teams) come together

and they may do some pre-export training and quarantine together before they leave the country to go off for an international tour. But they largely all have their own businesses and are at different places throughout the country, training and competing.” One rider who trained at Hamilton Farm was Michael Page, who competed and won medals at both the 1964 and 1968 Summer Olympics. In fact, Page met his wife at Hamilton Farm. “They’ve had a very long and loving life together, and stayed in the horse business,” Jenkins says. “We have a commemorative gift naming program where individuals can name a stall in honor of a special horse. Page made a very generous gift to name a stall after the horses that he rode in the Olympic Games. He brought his whole family back for the dedication of the stalls. It was really magnificent. It speaks to what Gladstone

Olympic Dressage silver medalist Adrienne Lyle (left) and Olympic Dressage bronze medalist Kasey Perry-Glass (right) accept their awards at the 2017 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions which was held at Hamilton Farm in Gladstone, New Jersey. Credit: By Annan Hepner, courtesy of USET Foundation

means to some of these athletes that really did live and train here many years ago.” Hamilton Farm is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. “While fundraising to support our country’s highperformance athletes is the organization’s primary mission, it also takes funding to maintain the facility annually and to

make current and future capital improvements,” Jenkins says. “It’s one thing that we want to make sure that we are able to do, but it’s largely when you have to look for generous people in the community who really want to see Gladstone’s Hamilton Farm continue to be part of this community and in really top shape so that we can continue to have competitions, training

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By Steve Sears errie Carr of WDHA 105.5 FM radio in Cedar Knolls branded herself years ago just by her love of music and the caring life she lives. Still, what a quote! “Music is the closest thing to time travel that we will ever have in our lives,” Carr says. “It takes us back to places in our lives that we wish we could go to again, as well as places that we never want to go to again, but it’s the closest thing to time travel that we have. And I think that’s why it really connects with people so much.” And Carr has the world’s best job. “I’m a program director of a radio station, and I run a brand. My job is about two things, and that’s ratings and revenue. It’s a business, so I consider myself first and foremost a music lover, but I’m a businesswoman, and you have to be a businesswoman to be successful in the business.” When you speak with Carr, who is also on air from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. weekdays, and listen to the passion she has for music and radio, you know she was destined for her field since she was young. Carr, who attended William Paterson University in the mid 1980s for a brief period prior to leaving for a radio stint, promised her dad that, if the job fell through, she’d head back to school. It never happened. “I was very fortunate to have the most supportive parents, because they were very artistic; they were music lovers themselves, and they could not have supported what I wanted to do more. They were always super supportive of my career,” she says. Carr’s love for radio started when she was a child. “I thought the radio was the most seductive thing, because there was always a great air of mystery about it,” she recalls. “I wanted to know who those people were, where they were, and who let them talk on the radio. I was a very big fan as a little kid, because as I said my parents were very musical. They loved music: Rolling Stones, Beach Boys, Beatles. Everything was always playing in the house. I loved listening to WABC, Harry Harrison,

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being “in the music.” “You sort of feel like when you’re on the air that you are kind of one with the music you’re playing, because everything is all together. You’re together with the music and you’re presenting the music, so you become kind of one with the music, and that’s what really becomes your radio show.” Carr’s first run with WDHA ended in 2005, and then she landed at Sirius Satellite Radio for a year, where she did Rolling Stones Radio, and she also had stops at MTV Network, WXAQ Q104.3, and WHTG GROCK prior to heading back home to ‘The Rock of New Jersey” in 2010. Did she ever feel she’d return? “I always thought that I would, I truly did,” she says. “I’ve always felt that DHA for me was a home. And I worked at different radio stations, but there was always something special about this station, and about this station’s listeners and advertising community, and people in the community that I just loved.” One of Carr’s most popular WDHA features was “Box of Rock,” interviews with rock stars which has morphed into a

webisode series called “Reconnect with Rockers.” She explains. “It’s a 20–30-minute Zoom hang, so they’re like little mini-TV shows. I’ve had everybody on from Nancy Wilson of Heart to Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick to every great guitar player, like Steve Vai, and Michael Anthony from Van Halen. Everybody has been on with me - we’re probably about almost 300 webisodes in, and it’s been awesome. We update it every week with new artists. It’s been amazing. I’ve had the chance to speak to some of my idols, like Suzi Quatro.” Very close to Carr’s heart is her work with “Rock ‘N Ruff,” a feature that she started at another radio station, where she encourages pet adoption and finds homes for cats and dogs who need them. “We do a lot of work with the rescue community,” Carr says. “There was a statistic that somebody once gave me where they said something like two million dogs and one million cats at the time were euthanized every year through no fault of their own and they were highly adoptable animals. continued on page 39

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continued from page 38 And that was a figure I just couldn’t get out of my mind. I said to myself, ‘This is just horrific! What is anybody doing about this?’” Carr took action, suggesting to local animal shelters that their cats and dogs be transported to the radio station, where they could be seen via photo in the studio, outdoors, or on a sofa on the station website. “They (animal shelters) take the best care that they can, but I wanted a different perception. People would say, ‘Oh my God, what beautiful animals. Where did you get them? How much did they cost?’ You can get them at the animal shelter. I just wanted to use my voice to spread the word. Instead of spending $3,000 for an animal, why not adopt? Pay the adoption fee which is usually $100. You want something big, something small, you want something young, you want something older, you can find it at the shelter.” Carr is quick to point out that WDHA is not just a north Jersey station. It’s heard in 12 counties. “We have a giant audience, and we really have been for almost 50 years a part of people’s lives. We have first generation, second generation, and

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Home Upgrades to Improve Indoor Air Quality

hen most people think about air quality, they’re typically thinking about outdoor pollution. However, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the air inside your home can be as polluted, or even more so, than the air outside. The concentrations of some indoor pollutants can be as much as 2-5 times higher than typical outdoor concentrations. The air inside your home also contains pollutants from everyday activities like cooking, bathing and cleaning. A family of four can produce the equivalent of 22-30 pounds of moisture per day from normal activities, according to the Institute of Specialist Surveyors and Engineers, while household cleaners and products like paint, upholstery, carpeting and plastics can release chemicals containing volatile organic compounds. On average, Americans spend an estimated 90% of their time indoors, according to the EPA. All that time with minimal access to daylight and fresh air can take a toll on your health. These steps for managing indoor air quality can help you create a healthier home. Support your HVAC system Many homeowners assume their heating and cooling (HVAC) system is adequate to manage their home’s indoor air quality. Typically, these systems only circulate existing indoor air, so you’re missing out on the benefits of circulating fresher, cleaner air. What’s more, without regular servicing and frequent filter replacements, it’s easy for standard HVAC systems to fall short. This is especially true in older homes or in households where there’s a high volume of allergens like dust or pet

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7 Tips for Planning an Extended Vacation

f you’re making the most of this year’s vacation by planning an extra-long trip, you’re not alone. Whether it’s extra vacation days that accumulated due to pandemic restrictions or pent-up desire for a change of scenery (or both), travelers are planning longer getaways. In fact, Vrbo data indicates travelers are 34% more likely to book a stay of at least seven nights and 31% less likely to book a three-night stay this summer. “After a year of storing away vacation days, this summer is quickly shaping up to be the season of PTO for many employees,” said Melanie Fish, Vrbo’s travel expert. If you’re considering an extended getaway, consider these tips help ensure your trip meets your expectations. Adjust your budget to accommodate the needs of a longer trip. A longer getaway obviously means more days of lodging and Photo courtesy of Getty Images more meals away from home, but don’t forget to account for other costs that come with an extended vacation like more days of parking at the airport and more entertainment expenses as a result of those extra days you’ll get to fill with fun. Choose a destination where you’ll find plenty to explore and enjoy over an extended period. Popular options this season on Vrbo include Outer Banks, North Carolina; Oak Island and Southport, North Carolina; Cape Cod, Massachusetts; Rehoboth Beach and Fenwick Island, Delaware; and Jersey Shore, New Jersey. All of these coastal destinations offer a mix of entertainment and relaxation for a chance to truly refresh and recharge.

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