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Morristown Documentary Series Features Local Businesses Struggles

By Megan Roche veryone has felt the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and StrixMedia videographers Dan Gianfrancesco and Zack Ryan couldn’t just sit by and watch local business owners suffer. Gianfrancesco and Ryan created a call-to-action video, reminding residents about the importance of eating local. After the video, the duo was contacted by the Jeff Hagg (Morristown Stimulus Facebook page) and Leia Gaccione (owner of South and Pine).

While the pandemic raged on, Gianfrancesco and Ryan brainstormed with Hagg and Gaccione on how to continue bringing awareness to the local businesses in Morristown.

After discussing things between them, the two videographers decided to construct 10 minute mini documentaries on all different businesses in town.

“The people who run the Morristown Stimulus group reached out to us to do one minute to two minute videos of all the business owners in the town. I put a spin on it and it originally started off as one long documentary, but we realized that it wasn’t a one size fits all story line, aside from COVID,” Gianfrancesco said.

In these mini documentaries, the viewer meets a local business and learns how it all started. The videos then pivot and talk about the struggles and issues they faced during the COVID-19 lockdown, before ending with where things stand now, a year later. For both Gianfrancesco and Ryan, it’s been eye opening.

“We wanted to remind everyone that there was more to Morristown than just restaurants. We get to interact with so many business owners every single day, COVID or not.

To hear their stories and learn about their businesses, and how they function and their back stories, every part of a business is what gets us up in the morning,” Gianfrancesco

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The team has met with different businesses, from restaurants, gyms, salons, to gift stores, and more. They hope to film about 20-30 different videos that make the community aware of how much all kinds of different Morristown businesses have struggled during the pandemic.

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echnology is all around us, and touches pretty much every aspect of our daily lives. Dentistry has not been left out of this revolution. One area that has benefited greatly includes our impression-taking techniques.

Digital Dental Impressions have revamped many areas of dental procedures: traditional crowns, dental implants, invisible braces such as Invisalign and SureSmile, dentures, nightguards, and so much more.

So what’s the big deal about digital dental impressions?

The biggest thing for you, the patient, is that it is goop-free!

Nothing to risk making you gag, no messy materials getting all over your face. Another benefit is the accuracy: final restorations usually fit more accurately. Digital impressions are also faster to take, as compared to traditional impressions. The turn-around time from laboratories is faster,

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Traditional dental impressions encompass a range of different materials that we place into your mouth using a delivery tray.

Digital impressions eliminate both the flowable material and the tray. Instead, a wand that is connected to a computer is utilized. We wave it over your teeth or gums a few times, and that’s it!

Many people think that these impression utilize x-rays or a laser. This is not correct. The entire process uses visible light.

There is no radiation, and nothing hurts.

It is important to note traditional impressions still play a vital role in dentistry, and will likely never go away. Not every situation lends itself to digital impressions.

The world of dental implants has also benefited greatly from

digital impressions. Whether we are fabricating a single implant or a full mouth restoration supported on implants, we can utilize the digital impressions for surgical guides, temporary crowns, abutments, and the final teeth. The workflow saves patients time, and the outcome is very predictable. In our office, this is performed on a daily basis.

It is possible to overlay digital impressions on top of each other.

This can be a useful tool during complex dental procedures when changes are desired. Maybe you want the esthetic crowns that are currently being made for you to be raised a little, or you want them narrower. By overlaying a scan of your current teeth or temporary crowns, the technician can easily put these changes into software and voila: the 3-D printers or milling machines can make the adjustments.

Wear and movement of your teeth can be tracked with digital

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In our office we perform many cosmetic, implant, and denture procedures.

We have been utilizing digital impressions for years, and could not even imagine going back to older methods.

As stated above we still need (and use) traditional impression materials, but the newer digital world is what allows us to provide our patients with amazing smiles!

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continued from front page “I didn’t really understand what other business owners were going through when this first started. With all the uncertainty, from how the virus could be passed along to how PPP loans worked. There was so much change and these business owners have invested their life into their work. It was really eye opening to hear all of their struggles,” Ryan said.

The team at StrixMedia and countless volunteers spent weekend after weekend meeting with these small business owners.

It takes the team about five hours to shoot

the 10 minute video, but about a month to edit and piece together everything. Their dedication to showing how resilient these business owners are is powerful.

“To give these business owners a platform to share their stories and to humanize them and to understand the mental game behind owning a business, it’s great. A lot of people don’t get to see that side of running a business, so by giving them a chance to speak to their customers and their town, maybe the residents will remember to support local businesses

more often,” Ryan said.

Both Gianfrancesco and Ryan have learned throughout this process just how much these small businesses support the inner workings of Morristown.

“One of the common grounds that we found was that no matter how much a business was struggling, they always tried to find a way to give back to the community.

People were making masks or donating food and toys on their own time. It was kind of crazy to see how the town really rallied together to support each other and

it’s been a really cool thing to hear the stories first hand from the business owners themselves,” Ryan said.

When all the mini documentaries are finished, the team hopes to hold a screening party at a local establishment to showcase all their hard work and support the local Morristown businesses in the process. Updates on the project can be found by following @StrixMediaNJ on Instagram, StrixMedia on Facebook and www.strixmedia.com.

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hronic fatigue immunodeficiency syndrome (CFIS) also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) is a disabling and poorly understood illness that is becoming more widespread in Western countries. CFIS is a term used to describe a myriad of neurological, neuromuscular, and immunological abnormalities. The initial onset of CFIS consists of flu-like symptoms including fever, sore throat, tender lymph nodes, chills and extreme fatigue. The chronic manifestations of CFIS always include disabling fatigue but can also include muscle and joint pain, sleep disorders, headaches, hypo- or hypersensitivities, cognitive disorders, depression, malaise, anxiety, irritability, confusion, weight fluctuations, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, muscle fatigue, worsening PMS, visual disturbances, tachycardia, paresthesias, dry eyes, dry mouth, night sweats, skin rashes and decreased sexual desire.

The etiology of CFIS is still unknown, but the suspected cause is a viral infection.

Some researchers believe that CFIS is actually a neurological response to a viral infection.

Since there are no absolute markers or lab tests to confirm the illness, chronic fatigue immunodeficiency syndrome is often diagnosed by symptoms alone and by process of elimination. For the same reasons, western medicine has no treatment for chronic

fatigue. Instead, doctors prescribe individual medications to deal with each of the associated symptoms.

As with any illness, traditional Chinese medicine treats the individual on a case- bycase basis. A diagnosis is made based on the individual’s symptoms as well as their tongue and pulse presentations. The patient’s tongue is inspected and 6 pulses are felt on each wrist in order for the Acupuncturist/ Chinese Medical Practitioner to determine the diagnosis. Since chronic fatigue manifests differently in each person, this method of diagnosing is superior. The treatment plan is then formulated based on the individual’s diagnosis. As you can see in the chart- one Acupuncture treatment plan will address all of the individual’s symptoms as well as the illness as a whole. This is known as a root and branch treatment. Addressing the root cause of the chronic fatigue is addressing the illness as a whole while treating the branch aims to relieve all of the symptoms associated with the illness. A single Chinese herbal formula can also be prescribed to treat both the root and branch of the chronic fatigue syndrome.

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Autism Spectrum Disorder in New Jersey

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Written By, Chris Bauer MD pril has been dedicated as World Autism Month and April 2 has been declared World Autism Awareness Day by the United Nations. According to The N.J. Department of Education, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects 1 in 45 children in New Jersey.

New Jersey has the highest rate of Autism spectrum disorder in the nation. In the last ten years, NJ has seen greater healthcare funding, more legislative measures, and more public advocacy for Autism research and awareness.

In discussing Autism spectrum disorder, correct terminology usage is very important. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological developmental disorder with deficits in social communication and interaction with restricted and repetitive patterns in activity and behaviors. Intellectual impairment and delayed or absence of language development are often observed as well. The repetitive movements often include hand flapping, rocking, toe walking or swaying. As the name implies Autism spectrum disorder is a diagnosis that encompasses a spectrum of criteria and no two people are affected in the same way. Boys are four times as likely to have Autism spectrum disorder as compared to girls. In addition, there is also an increased risk of ASD in siblings born after a child has been affected by Autism spectrum disorder. People with Autism spectrum disorder are also more likely to have seizure disorders and as many as 50 percent have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

To date, there has not been any agreed-on consensus on what the cause of Autism spectrum disorder is. A recent theory suggests that ASD is inherited genetically, and that brain development is affected i n the process. The inherited altered genetic material will then alter the neural pathway of

that individual. Exposure to environmental toxins, teratogenic material, and infections during pregnancy have been shown to increase ASD rates. Having a preterm delivery, low birth weight, being exposed to certain antidepressants, and medications used to treat seizures in utero or swallowing meconium at the time of birth will increase a persons’ risk of getting Autism spectrum disorder.

Diagnosing those with ASD early is an essential step in obtaining support services for children. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends screening for Autism spectrum disorder at 18 and 24 months. Children’s parents who have concerns that their child has ASD can go to their primary care provider for an initial evaluation. Other healthcare providers who can assist with a diagnosis of Autism spectrum disorder include child psychiatrists, developmental-behavioral pediatrician, child neurologists and neuropsychologists. When a child is initially evaluated for ASD by a provider, a thorough history and physical is taken. Then a diagnosis of Autism spectrum disorder is made using observation of the child’s behavior and history and aligning that with the diagnostic criteria.

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Long Valley Junior Women’s Club Allocates Over $64,000 Back to the Community

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he Long Valley Junior Women’s Club is proud to announce that it is allocating over $64,000 back to our community this year! We are absolutely thrilled with this success and ability to give back so much this year, despite the unprecedented challenges we faced. Our 2020 Club Year brought many difficult and unanticipated obstacles for LVJWC including the shutdown of our beloved Racks Valley Boutique for several months during the spring of 2020, our C.A.R.E. Program not allowed to operate and serve Long Valley area families providing after-school enrichment programs and our inability to hold our usual amazing fundraisers and events. These were all new and unique challenges, however we persevered with regular Zoom meetings, organized a handful of online fundraisers and events and most importantly came together as a Club to continue to serve our community and give back to those in need.

We could never have realized this incredible allocations goal without the hard work of our amazing volunteers who continued to help out at Racks even amidst the pandemic, our countless loyal

Racks customers, the generous clothing donations we continued to receive and all those who supported LVJWC in so many ways! Together, this allowed us to continue our generous allocations donations to local programs including our schools, our police, fire and emergency services, our food pantry, battered women’s shelters, our community senior center, our college scholarship program, local families in need and so much more.

LVJWC President Lorraine Ronge recently stated “As president of the Long Valley Junior Women’s Club I have been overwhelmed by the tenacity and commitment of our members, especially during 2020! In spite of many obstacles which made fundraising a challenge, our ladies found large and small ways to continue to raise money for our citizens and community! My heartfelt love and thanks to everyone that helped us fulfil our mission.”

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Grace Lutheran’s New Minister: Pastor Julie Haspel

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by Elsie Walker f you asked Julie Haspel, she’d tell you that she’s “always been in ministry’. Because of her youthful voice and appearance, it may surprise people when they find out that this year Pastor Haspel marks her 30th year as a minister.

She graduated from Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia in 1991 with her M.Div (Master of Divinity). A common thread in describing how she feels about the ministry is that she loves what she does and serving her congregations. She has served several churches, the last being Messiah Lutheran in Oakland, New Jersey. Now, she is serving in our area. In March, she became the new full-time pastor at Grace Lutheran Church in Mendham. Recently, she talked about her background and the love and privilege she feels in being a minister.

It was her childhood experiences that led her to the ministry. She said she had a wonderful upbringing but had a health problem growing up. She had trouble fitting in sometimes, but was always accepted at church. When she was in high school, she shared that “People said it was so easy to talk to me.” People told her she should be a pastor. Her pastor said it, too. Haspel felt she wanted to be there for people the way her pastor and church were there for her.

Later, even before she entered the seminary, she

participated in ministry. “I took two years off from college to tour with [a Christian ] band. It was a full-time ministry and truly led me to the ordained ministry,” Haspel shared.

The band toured the east coast and worked with youth groups. The band played at six different churches a week.

For Haspel’s part, she played piano and bass guitar and sang. (She noted that she was a piano performance major in college.) “I met so many people,” she said of the experience.

Now in her 30th year, when asked what she enjoys most about the ministry, she said, “I enjoy everything!”

She enjoys the connection with people, “It is such an awesome responsibility, and yet a privilege to be there for people,” Haspel said. “I listen with my heart” is what she said she’s been told by people. She considers it a privilege when someone sits down and shares himself/herself with her. She also shared that she loves her parishioners.

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ith mortgage rates hovering near three percent, experts say there are still a number of homeowners who could benefit from refinancing. In fact, borrowers who refinanced in 2020 to lower their mortgage rate saved over $2,800 in mortgage payments annually, according to the latest Freddie Mac research.

“While today’s low mortgage rates have fueled a refinance boom, it’s been driven mainly by higher-income borrowers. With millions of borrowers eligible to refinance, lower- and middle-income borrowers who could stand to benefit the most from refinancing might be leaving money on the table,” says Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist.

To determine whether refinancing makes financial sense for you, it’s essential to first understand the basics. Here’s what to know about the refinancing process: • Understanding refinancing: When refinancing your mortgage, you are essentially applying for a new mortgage with the goal of securing a loan with better terms than your current one. Primarily, people refinance their mortgages for three reasons: to lower their interest rate, to switch from one product to another (i.e. switch from an adjustable-rate mortgage to a fixed-rate mortgage) or switch to a loan with a shorter

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• Determining refinancing costs: While refinancing can save you money, it isn’t free.

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• Knowing your options: The refinancing option that is best for you will depend on your financial situation and goals. The most common option is to refinance the remaining unpaid balance on your mortgage. Through refinancing, you can improve your financial position by shortening your term or locking in a lower interest rate. Your lender will be able to discuss refinancing options with you and help determine the best solution for your situation.

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Chester Pianist and Partner Win MTNA Eastern Division Competition for Second Time

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By Steve Sears est Morris Mendham High School senior, Jasmine Meyer, and partner, Gordon Li, recently won for the second consecutive year the MTNA (Music Teacher’s National Association) Senior Duet Piano Competition’s Eastern Division.

Their teacher is Dr. Julia Lam of Basking Ridge, under whose tutelage Meyer has been since her freshman year.

Meyer and Li, who competed against pianists from eight states, performed Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto, Danse macabre Opus 40 by Camille Saint-Saens, 8 Variations on a Theme by Count Waldstein

by Ludwig von Beethoven, Gazebo Dances (for piano, 4-hands), movement I by John Corigliano, and Souvenir de La Russie (1 piano 4 hands) by Johannes Brahms.

Also, for the second consecutive year, the duo entered the MTNA Competition Finals – this year a virtual competition but again fell short of a title.

The talented musician has been playing piano for 12 years, but at a point thought of quitting. While exploring other

interests, she came across a fictional story of a boy who was similar in age. “This boy also had a hard time finding significance in his pursuit of piano because his parents had started him on it at a very young age, and he was good at it. But he didn’t know what it meant personally to him; he hadn’t found the reason why he was doing it. As the story progressed, he eventually discovers the beauty of music and learns to truly, truly enjoy it, and not just because someone else told him to practice.

After reading that story, I became really inspired, and I started to take notice of other pianists. I think without that eureka moment, I don’t think I would be where I am today.”

Meyer feels communication is an integral part of playing duet piano with Li. “Not just musically,” she says, “but playing with my partner and getting to know him better through our rehearsals, I become really inspired. Gordon has a great work ethic, he’s really focused, you can tell he’s a very ambitious and driven person.

I didn’t have as many of those qualities, and the more time I spent rehearsing

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continued from page 10 relationship I have with her special is that she just has so much experience. She has two kids who are musicians, she’s been teaching for a really long time. So, it’s like having an elder you look up to and trust.

She’s such a nice person, very kind, always very gentle. I think what helped me to improve under her tutelage is because she was so nice, always so generous, and always so free with her advice. I never really want to disappoint her because she thinks so highly of me, and I never want to let her down. I think it’s her faith in me that’s helped me push myself to get better for her sake, and for my own.”

Meyer, who is the oldest child of Bill and Pauline Meyer, is fond of many pianists, but 26-year-old Jazz performer, Jacob Collier, is someone whose skills she admires. “I wish I could play the piano like he does, because his ability to think on the spot and come up with such interesting musical ideas - that’s something that I haven’t quite figured out how to do yet. I wish I had that kind of originality and improvisation skill on the

spot, and sophistication of musical ideas.

I really respect that in him.”

The above being said, Meyer’s skill is praiseworthy as well, and she credits hard work for attaining it. “All audiences ever see are the final product. Behind that performance is months of hard work and hours and hours and hours of practice, so my love of piano is incorporated into every moment of that practice.” And, as she enjoys with Li and Lam, there is that friendship and respect as well with the piano. “When I’m playing piano, I think the thing that I like most about it is it’s kind of like a best friend to me, it brings me a sense of peace. Because I pursued piano and to such an extent, I don’t have too much time to hang out with friends my age. But when I’m playing piano, it’s almost as if it was a confidant, someone with whom I can really pour my feelings out into, and it’s very therapeutic. I feel it’s an incredibly worthwhile and healthy pursuit for me.”

“It’s good for my well-being.”

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The History of Jell-O

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By Luigi Luciano have always had an interest in knowing when the products we use today were created. Most of us can’t imagine that there was a time without them. I wanted to take a look at some products and see what their history is.

I start with Jell-O, a favorite of millions and as they say, there is always room for Jell-O!!

HELLO “There’s Always Room for Jell-O.” This is the campaign slogan of a simple gelatin dessert that today is known as “America’s Most Famous Dessert.”

The success story is one, the result of advertising and merchandising methods, new and different, never before employed.

Salesmen, well-trained, well groomed, well versed in the art of selling went out in “spanking rigs, drawn by beautiful horses” into the roads, byroads, fairs, country gatherings, church socials, and parties to advertise their product. First came teamdrawn wagons, to be followed by smart auto-cars. Pictures, posters, and billboards over the American landscape, as well as page ads in magazines, carried the Jell-O Girl and the six delicious flavors into the American home.

In 1845, Peter Cooper dabbled with and patented a product which was “set” with gelatin. Suffice it to say, it never did “jell” with the American public. In 1897, Pearle Wait, a carpenter in LeRoy, was putting up a cough remedy and laxative tea in his home.

He experimented with gelatin and came up with a fruit flavored dessert which his wife, May, named Jell-O. He tried to market his product, but he lacked the capital and the experience. In 1899 he sold the trademark to a fellow townsman for the sum of $450.

The buyer already had some success in manufacturing and selling. He was one of the best-known manufacturers of proprietary medicines. Orator Frank Woodward was born in North Bergen in 1856 and moved with his family to LeRoy in 1860. Life was not easy for the boy, but

no job was too menial for him, because in his mind every opportunity was a step toward his goal. By 1876 he was making composition balls used by marksmen for target shooting. Then he engaged in the manufacture of a composition nest egg with “miraculous power to kill lice on hens when hatching.” This became a widely known and used product in the United States and Canada.

On September 9, 1899 he purchased the name and the business of Jell-O from Mr. Wait. The bill of sale bears the name of Everett W. Bishop as witness. Manufacturing was carried on under the supervision of Andrew Samuel Nico of Lyons, NY. Sales were slow and disheartening for the new product, but income from Grain-O remained steady. One day in a gloomy mood “O.F.” offered Sam Nico the whole blankety-blank business for $35. This story is vouchsafed by George McHardy. In 1900, the Jell-O name was first used by the Genesee Pure Food Company. The advertising campaign proved so successful that in 1902 Jell-O sales amounted to $250,000. Jell-O prospered and the consensus of the townspeople is carried in a colloquial expression heard in town - “Grain-O, Jell-O, and Nico.”

From the beginning Jell-O’s advertising was directed by William E. Humelbaugh followed by Frank LaBounty. These men began the distribution of recipes and samples in 1904. A three-inch ad costing $336 in the Ladies Home Journal launched the printed portion of the campaign, and the first of the Jell-O “best seller” recipes rolled off the presses. In some years as many as 15 million booklets were distributed.

Noted artists such as Rose O’Neill, Maxfield Parrish, Coles Phillips, Norman Rockwell, Linn Ball, and Angus MacDonald made Jell-O a household word with their colored illustrations.

In 1904, Jell-O introduces the Jell-O Girl, four-year-old Elizabeth King whose father, Franklin King, was an artist connected with continued on page 17

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continued from page 16 the Dauchy Company - Jell-O’s advertising agency. In her right hand the little girl held a teakettle and in her left a package of Jell-O. Advertising kept abreast of the times and so in 1934 General Foods, a pioneer in selling by radio, signed Jack Benny and the whole world came to know “J-E-L-L-O.” To return to the early days, on November 5, 1923 the Jell-O Company, Inc. was organized and took over the entire assets of the Genesee Pure Foods Company with no change in management or control. The purpose of this change was to protect the value of Jell-O as a trade name by closely identifying it with the business. The intent was to keep it from becoming a common noun. The officers in 1925 just before it joined with Postum were: Ernest L. Woodward, James Gordon Gilfillan, Charles W. Metcalf, Frank L. LaBounty, Donald Woodward, and Miss Beatrice Curtiss.

Succeeding years saw Jell-O change from a hand-packaged business to a highly mechanized factory and become one of LeRoy’s most important industries.

The search for new products and unique advertising and merchandising breakthroughs developed a phenominal record. On December 31, 1925 the Jell-O

Company, Inc. was sold to the Postum Cereal Company, Inc. by exchange of stock, thereby becoming the first subsidiary of a large merger that would eventually become General Foods Corporation. And so, the little Jell-O package which was born in LeRoy in 1897 grew from childhood to adulthood.

Jell-O left its hometown to make its way in the wide wide world in 1964. Today Jell-O is manufactured by Kraft/General Foods in Dover Delaware.

Jell-O Trivia Fruits that sink: seedless grapes and fruits in heavy syrup such as apricots, cherries, fruit cocktail, peaches, pears, and pineapple.

In 1909, the Genesee Pure Food Company posted sales earnings of over a million dollars. Four years later, that number doubled.

The people of Salt Lake City consume more lime-flavored gelatin than any other city in the United States The first four Jell-O flavors were orange, lemon, strawberry, and raspberry. Lime was introduced in 1930.

Fruits that float: fresh fruits such as apples, bananas, orange and grapefruit sections, sliced peaches and pears, strawberries, and fruit packed in light syrup.

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Catherine McCall Keeps in Touch with Those Gone Before Us

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By Steve Sears atherine McCall remembers, when she was a child, her aunt had bought a new house, and she slept over in her cousin’s bedroom. Both fell asleep, but McCall woke up and saw a man standing in the corner of the room.

Both engaged in an all night long staring contest. The next morning, when she went downstairs for breakfast and told her aunt about the encounter, her uncle walked in and said he had been talking with his new neighbor about the prior owner, and the description matched the gentleman in the room with McCall. The man had recently passed away.

“I never forgot that,” she says. “That was my first real knowledge that I was seeing a legitimate person. He was attached to that house that they lived in. He didn’t do anything; he just stood in the corner and stared at me all night.”

It also was her first real knowledge of possibly being a Psychic Medium, although she didn’t know it at the time.

McCall was born and raised in Dover, and she has an office there. She has been a professional Medium since 2007 and explains the realm. “Mediumship is communicating with the spirit world, and the spirit world is heaven, and when our loved ones pass over, they use people like myself to communicate with their loved ones that they’ve left behind. The information comes through our senses, so we hear, we feel, we smell, we face empathy.

All of our senses are in use, and we call them our ‘clairs.’

So, with clairvoyance, clairsentience, and claircognizance – this is all coming through our senses. I use all of them, but I use clairvoyance with the seeing, clairaudience - which is

hearing, and the feeling which is clairsentience.”

McCall, 52, finally got used to the spirit world when she started reading for the public. “I didn’t really understand much about mediumship, and I started to discover it and really started to look into it when I was in my mid-30s.”

The experience that changed her life forever occurred when she was age 37 and enduring a challenging period in her life. She was in the shower when she heard a female voice that said, “You need to snap out of it. You need to get yourself together, and get your head and your life together, because you’re going to change.” “I remember looking around and thinking, ‘Who’s talking to me?’ I heard it; it was so clear.” She exited the shower and prepared to go out for the evening, but the voice kept talking to her, and she kept asking, “Who is this?” Finally, at day’s end and late at night, the voice was still speaking to her and she asked who it was one final time. “And the voice said, ‘This is your grandmother, your mother’s mother, Henrietta.’ She passed when I was a year old, and she said, ‘The depression is going to leave you, you need to get yourself together, you need to stop feeling sorry for yourself, because you’re going to take care of and help lots of people in your life. And if you can’t help yourself, you’re not going to be able to help anybody else.’ And I said to her, ‘Why are you saying this to me?’ And she said, ‘You’re meant to help other people. But until you help yourself, you can’t help anybody else.’”

Shortly thereafter, McCall started doing readings, began having more experiences while doing those readings, talking to people and giving them information, all leading continued on page 20

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Security and Safety in Today’s Modern Life:

The Front Door

By Richard Mabey Jr. Thomas Wolfe, in his first novel, Look Homeward Angel, continued to write the phrase, “a stone, a leaf, a door,” throughout his book. I think Thomas was using that simple phrase to emphasize the comfort and heart-felt warmth of stepping into one’s home, through the front door.

For the past eight years, I have worked in the Security Division of a large, gated community in Central Florida. I have served in various capacities, from contributing to a weekly newsletter to managing a major gatehouse, to being a part of their public relations department. My purpose in writing this weekly column is to share the knowledge and wisdom that I learned from many classes, studying security manuals, and working in the day-to-day field of security.

In this, my first column focusing on security and safety, I want to zoom in on the front door of your home. First and foremost, and I cannot stress this enough, please do have a window in your front door. The old peep hole is good. In fact, it’s better than having a solid front door, from which you cannot see the outside world from inside. But, it’s very important to be able to see who is at your front door. And, also to be able to see a wide range of your front yard from your front door.

This was kept relatively quiet, but in Central Florida for a while, there was a situation where was this team of con artists and criminals who would knock on people’s front doors in various disguises and different pretenses. One classic situation, was where an elderly woman would knock on a

person’s front door and say that her car broke down and may she come in and use the phone. There were variations of this theme. But the main thing was for the stage person, the con artist of the group, to get into your house. That was the most important goal of all. Once a stranger, with evil intent, is inside your home, your defenses are cut down to bare minimum. For at that point in the game, they are holding the four aces.

I remember back when I lived in Lincoln Park, it was around lunch time, and I was home alone. I was at my computer writing a newspaper column. This was around 1994 or so, just before cell phones were as widespread as they are now. There was a knock on the front door. I looked out from the living room window, there were two men at the door. Something about them, did not seem right.

They had seen me from the big widow at the front door of the porch. Fortunately, the enclosed front porch acted as a kind of buffer between the outside world and the front door to living room.

I thought if I ignored them that they would go away.

They just stayed there, continuing to ring the doorbell.

A good five minutes passed, and they were still standing there, continuing to ring the front door.

And then something very strange happened, as if it was out of an episode of “The Twilight Zone.” One of the two men shouted out, “open the door, we know you’re home.”

It scared me to no end. continued on page 20

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The Front Door...

continued from page 19 I called the town police and explained to the dispatcher what was happening. I had been hesitant to call the police, I really didn’t want to bother them. Nor, did I want to come across as a worry wort. But I felt a sense of assurance when the dispatcher told me that I had done the right thing. That she was sending a police team out to drive to my home. The dispatcher also made it clear to me, not to go out and open the front door for these two men.

Well, after I hung up the phone, I could easily see that the two men were still outside by my front door. They were continuing to ring the front door. Now, it was in a spirit of great impatience. The door bell would ring for long periods of time, with only a few moments of quiet, only to once again start ringing again.

I was so very glad to see the police car slowly drive down Route 202 and turn down Mabey Lane and drive into my back driveway. Amazingly, the two men immediately left when they saw the police car come down Mabey Lane, as they were

parked along West Drive.

Immediately after the two men left, I went outside and earnestly thanked the two police officers. They assured me that I had done the right thing. I told the police officers that I was hesitant to call because I just didn’t want to bother them. They also assured me that I did the right thing.

The biggest thing to remember, especially if you are home alone, is that once you open your door to someone, you are leaving yourself completely vulnerable to them.

Those of us who are good people, and do our best to live good lives, often lose track of the fact that there are very evil people out there in the world.

The biggest thing to remember, when a stranger comes to your door, is always rule on the side of caution. And, follow your instincts. If something within you tells you that something is not right about a situation, by all means listen to that inner voice.

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continued from page 18 up to her career as a professional Medium.

“I love what I do. I guess that’s the easiest way to express it,” McCall says. “It saved my life. It brought me to a place to understand that my life is here because I’m supposed to help other people with their life. I give everything I am to this because this saved me, and I have to do as much as I can for others, because I’m grateful for what has been done for me and my family and my life.” She’s paying it forward. “Absolutely, every single day,” she says definitively.

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McCall, who did an event for the Roxbury Arts Alliance on April 16, also works with charities (especially for children and for pets) and also does public and private events. Visit her website at www.mediumcatherinemccall.com or her Facebook page at “Catherine McCall Psychic Medium.” McCall can be contacted by calling her cell phone, 862-812-3094, or by email at paintpeace68@gmail.com.

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5 Tips to Ace College Entry Exams

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ecause most colleges and universities require applicants to submit ACT or SAT results as part of admissions consideration, prepping for the test itself can be a critical component of that process.

While it can oftentimes be hard to deal with the anxiety that comes with a rigorous test meant to show your mastery of certain subjects and concepts, such as reading and mathematics, consider these test prep tips to help boost your score while simultaneously lowering stress.

Register Early To allow yourself as much flexibility as possible, taking college entrance exams during your junior year of high school is encouraged. If you don’t get an ideal score, you can refine your approach and retake the exam with a better idea of what to expect.

Take a Practice Test Any test prep plan should start with a practice SAT or ACT exam. Taking practice tests under realistic conditions can help you gain a better understanding of the content of the test, improve your time management and help combat test anxiety.

You can use your practice test as a baseline

to set goals and focus the rest of your prep on areas you would like to improve before the real thing.

Sign Up for a Prep Course If you find studying on your own difficult or not as successful as you’d hoped, a prep course can put you through the paces and hold you accountable. Complete with homework and in-class practice, prep classes can range from small groups to larger classes taught by test experts. Some school districts even offer after-school programs dedicated to ACT or SAT prep.

Gather Supplies To help reduce test day stress, gather everything you’ll need the night before.

Check the list of banned items – cellphones aren’t permitted – to make sure you don’t accidentally bring something you’re not allowed to have. Ensure your bag is packed with your admission ticket, valid photo identification, several sharpened pencils with erasers, an approved calculator (with fresh batteries) and a watch, if allowed.

Get a Good Night’s Sleep and Eat Breakfast While it can be tempting to stay up late the night before the test to cram, you’re

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likely to perform better with a full night’s sleep. Sleep is important for retention, and eating a balanced breakfast before heading out the door can aid in your ability to focus. To make your morning easier, prep breakfast before bed to keep an early

morning from starting even earlier.

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eeding an entire family can be difficult enough on its own with busy evenings full of hustle and bustle.

One additional factor that can cause even more headaches is dealing with a picky eater, especially a child whose preferred menu ranges from hot dogs to candy.

If you’re looking to widen the palate of your picky eater (or eaters), consider these tips to start down a path toward a more expansive slate of family meals.

Start Slow Loading up your little ones’ plates with steamed veggies and sauteed fish may be a surefire way to send them to the pantry for a less nutritious snack. Instead, try combining personal favorites with small portions of foods you’d like to introduce, such as chicken nuggets alongside green beans or topping pizza with black olives.

Don’t Force It While it can be frustrating to constantly hear “no” to fruits and veggies, forcing them upon children may turn them away for good. In addition, a struggle over eating certain foods may create a constant sense of frustration around mealtime, which may only decrease a child’s desire to expand his or her horizons.

Create a Fun Experience Remember not every meal has to include something new. On occasion, mix up mealtime by serving your children’s favorites, even if it’s as simple as a hamburger or as creative as breakfast for dinner.

Bring Your Sidekicks to the Store Introducing your children to the place your family’s food comes from may help them feel more comfortable with new flavors. Plus, by letting them in on the shopping process, you can have some help choosing foods they’re more likely to be willing to try.

Let Children Help Cook Much like choosing their own ingredients increases the likelihood they’ll try something new, perhaps becoming part of the cooking process can help children see how a meal comes together. It doesn’t have to be a gourmet experience – simply seasoning roasted asparagus with salt and olive oil, for example, can introduce your up-and-coming chefs to the kitchen while helping make the cooking (and eating) process a fun adventure.

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eady, set, go. Just as you would set off at the starting line of a race, this hectic pace is how mornings begin for many men and women.

Instead of waking with dread to face another hectic morning, consider these tips for a healthier way to ease into your daily rituals. While these activities may require you to allow extra time, you may be pleased with the productive results.

Meditate. A practice that has been around for thousands of years may still be one of the best stress busters for hurried mornings. To start, find a place in your home that is free of noise and distraction.

Practice sitting still, with eyes closed, and focus only on your breathing. Using deep, controlled breaths, try to steer your thoughts away from negative and stressinducing thoughts.

Stretch. While the most health-conscious person may opt for a morning sweat-athon, working in some stretches can also be beneficial. When you awake, think about oft-used muscles and extend each one for 15-30 seconds.

Activate. Give your brain some fuel in the morning while also doing something nice

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for your mind. For example, journaling is a gentle way to ease into your morning and get your brain firing. If you can’t think of a topic, simply write down a few affirmations for the day, revisit a pleasant memory from your past or scribble down a goal for the week. Journaling can be an uplifting way to engage the mind and express gratitude for the day ahead.

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5 Tips to Save at the Grocery Store

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mong the many monthly expenses that are simply unavoidable, buying groceries is one of the few that’s squarely in your own control. While it’s a necessity you can’t eliminate from your budget completely, there are some simple ways to save a few bucks during future grocery runs.

Plan Ahead One of the easiest ways to spend more money (and time) than you intend to at the store is to go in without a list of items you need. Spend a few moments considering the meals you’d like to make in the near future then write down exactly which ingredients you need.

Evaluate Shopping Frequency Overbuying perishables like fruits and veggies is one of the many ways food is wasted, but going to the store every day is an inefficiency all its own. Try making a grocery trip once per week on a day you have ample time to think through what you need, how much you need and how long it will last.

Say “No” to Snacks

It might be difficult to avoid the temptation, but skipping the snack aisles can improve your finances and your diet.

While it’s unnecessary to completely eliminate your favorite snacks, limiting your consumption of foods like potato chips, candy and more can save you money and lead to more nutritious eating habits down the line.

Avoid Unnecessary Purchases Similar to walking past the snack section, pay careful attention to how often you load your cart with items from special stands and end-of-aisle displays. For one, these foods are unlikely to be part of your “must-have” list, and second, there’s a decent chance these are specialty items with marked up prices.

Store Food Properly While it may not directly pertain to shopping, learning how to store the foods you do purchase can help them stay fresh longer, which can help cut down on trips to buy more. Freezing meat in freezer-safe bags, keeping potatoes in a cool area and other appropriate food storage methods

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5 Tips to Spring Clean Your Home Inside and Out

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pring cleaning isn’t just about purging dirt and grime. It’s also the perfect opportunity to take inventory of items around your home. As you tackle this season’s cleaning, look for ways to improve your overall living space, from getting rid of things you no longer need to adding items that can work harder for you.

Consider these five ways to tackle your home inside and out this spring.

Make organizing easier. As you clean each space, look for easy ways to reduce unsightly messes and improve organization.

If your entryway always becomes a jumbled pile of shoes and coats, consider adding a storage bench and hooks to bring some order to the area. If the kids’ toys always accumulate in the living room, add a storage chest or large baskets to store them when not in use. If tools and equipment make the garage unusable, install shelving units to keep everything in place.

Eliminate the excess. Spring cleaning is also an opportunity to declutter and make way for something new, either by donating or selling unused things. Whether it’s last season’s fashion and accessories or unused tech and fitness gear, that item you never used – or haven’t used in a while – may be exactly what someone else is looking

for. Online platforms can make the process easy and be a way to earn extra cash or help fund other home upgrades. Look for marketplaces that help you maximize your return; eBay, for example, is giving sellers 200 free listings every month, meaning you only pay after your items sell.

Reimagine your living space. If one area is becoming too crowded or doesn’t serve your family’s needs, consider items you can repurpose for another part of the home.

For example, move an unused chair in your living room into a bedroom to create a reading nook. Keep your focus on function as you make changes that accommodate your lifestyle.

Make smart additions. Once you’ve cleared your space, and sold things you no longer need, you can convert that extra cash into reliable home appliances and tech. For example, purchase or upgrade items like vacuums, lawn mowers, power washers, drills and more to help take your spring cleaning to the next level. You can make your money go further by choosing certified refurbished products; some marketplaces like eBay offer inventory that has been professionally inspected by the manufacturer, or a manufacturer-approved vendor, to look, feel and work like new.

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5 Ways to Design with Authentic Materials

reating a welcoming and relaxing space may be easier than you expect when you give natural materials a leading role in your design. Elements like natural stone, wood, fiber, metals and even plant life can allow you to express a sense of unique personal style that is broadly appealing.

Most inviting rooms share one quality: ample natural light, which creates a subtly vibrant and energetic ambiance. Other aspects of an enticing design may be less obvious to the casual observer. Special touches like custom craftsmanship lend a special aesthetic to furnishings and decor, and bring authenticity to your home.

Similarly, items that are made in America using an artisanal approach can elevate the character of a room when compared to things that are mass manufactured. For example, choose a single piece of artwork from a talented artist rather than multiple pieces of mass-produced art from a retailer.

You can incorporate natural and hand-crafted materials into your spaces in countless ways, but these ideas can be achieved regardless of what your budget may be.

Natural Stone: When many people think about designing with stone, features like countertops or flooring come to mind. Incorporating stone in more unexpected ways can make an even bigger impression. You might choose a coffee table or end tables that are made of stone or feature stone accents. Accessorizing with stone also introduces an earthy appeal; think agate bookends or decorative items like sculptures.

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element of a room, so utilizing authentic materials for your flooring makes a strong statement about the overall tone and feel of the room. An artisan-crafted hardwood flooring option like Carlisle Wide Plank Floors is crafted individually – one board at a time – so the emphasis is on the natural beauty of the wood. You can choose a completely custom look, from wood species and grade to texture and color, or make your selection from a collection of popular tried-andtrue finishes.

Natural Fiber Textiles: Careful attention to detail is important for a cohesive design, so be sure to keep thinking natural when selecting textiles. Linen and rough cotton fabrics bring distinctive textures that maintain an organic vibe. Natural textiles can also be quite durable, making them practical selections for often-used spaces. Elements to consider include window treatments, fabric components of any furnishings and accents like pillows or throws. Jute or wool rugs and textile artwork may also work well with this motif.

Plant Life: Vegetation is a central element to landscape design, so when your goal is to create an inviting indoor space with a connection to nature and the outdoors, it makes sense to incorporate plants as part of your design.

Options vary greatly, so it may take some work to narrow your selections. If the rest of your space reflects a specific region, choose plants native to that area. You’ll also want to consider lighting and watering requirements as well as the level of care you’re able to dedicate.

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To go even further, there may arguably be no sportscaster that works harder than Bruce Beck.

“Every day,” he says, “I’m driven to be the best that I can be, which might not be the best in New York or the best in the country, but I’m going to try, I’m going to give it my all. I’m not going to go down without trying to outwork everyone. That’s my goal. My goal is to be at my desk between 12 at night and 3 in the morning and getting ahead of you because you’re sleeping. How can I do more research and preparation than you? Think ahead or think out of the box?”

“I really don’t think you can change the world, but you can impact lives. And I still have the opportunity to impact lives by covering meaningful and compelling stories.”

With the above statement, Beck may be defining his over-40-year career, and whether he is the best or not is certainly discussion fodder. He has, after all, been named New York State Sportscaster of the Year 9 times (six in a row from 2007 to 2012) by the National Sports Media Association, and has garnered 9 Emmy Awards. While the before-mentioned accolades may buttress the argument of Beck supporters, he says hold on. “Of all those accomplishments, honestly the greatest things to me is to mentor the next generation of sports broadcasters, and to be able to be a father and a grandfather,” he says proudly. “I take a lot of pride in all these awards, but I think the two things my parents instilled in me was, number one, the importance of family, and I’ve tried to live up to that all the way being the father of two boys (Jonathan and Michael), and now a grandfather of four kids, and being a husband (to wife Janet) for almost 40 years.”

Beck, 64, has been with WNBC since 1997, and is the lead sports anchor for the network. Prior to his time at WNBC, he freelanced for Comcast CN8, CBS, ESPN, and the Ultimate Fighting Championship, worked for MSG Network from 1980 – 1994, and for Suburban Cablevision in the late 1970s.

Beck was born in Union but grew up in Livingston, and while attending Livingston High School played tennis for Elliot Lovi and basketball for Dave Samuels, and also took part in Key Club and Student Government prior to his 1974 graduation. He was inducted into the Livingston Hall of Fame in 1994. “My childhood was special. It was fostered by being raised by two great parents, Doris and Felix Beck, who loved Livingston, who believed in giving back to the community, they believed in serving the community, and my childhood was built around sports in every way.” Pick-up basketball games were often hosted at the Beck home, Bruce’s mom – a former Mayor of the township and first female to serve in the role – would bring out the lemonade and welcomed all. “We just enjoyed the Livingston experience,” Beck adds. “The community was always good to me. I lived close to Mount Pleasant School, so that was a normal playground for all of us as well. I went to Mount Pleasant Junior High School, I played basketball, and I loved every aspect of sports.” He was 9th grade class President. He also adds about his parents, “They were Livingston in every way. They embodied the great feelings of the community, and my two brothers and I were brought up to experience Livingston and love it in every way.”

And he loved announcing, starting at age 8, imitating Marv Albert, and he used to tell his folks he wanted to work at WNBC with Albert, Dick Schaap, and Len Berman. “I was lucky enough to fulfill that dream.”

After high school, he attended Ithaca College as an Accounting major, and ended up getting a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. However, everyone close to Beck knew he wanted to be a broadcaster, and in his senior year, he was awarded the National Honor Society AERho Award for Outstanding Broadcaster. “I was a non-major, so I was doing it on the side, and I was doing it because you have to get the experience, so I loved it. So, I was an accounting major, which was crazy, and then I spent all my time at the TV and radio station doing broadcasts for TV and broadcasts for radio. That was kind of like my background.”

Next up was Suburban Cablevision TV3 in East Orange, co-hosting the popular sports talk and call-in show, Time IN, with the recently retired Bob Ley, and then eventually moving into the host chair himself. “Suburban Cablevision covered state championship games like they were national championship games,” Beck recalls excitedly. “My boss was Bob Ley; he went on to ESPN. I also worked with Matt Loughlin, he became the voice of the New Jersey Devils. And I ended up going to WNBC. You know, we had a pretty good group that ended up doing pretty well in life.”

He wants others to do so as well, therefore the broadcasting mentorship, and being able to pass along his knowledge and experience to the next generation. “I was lucky enough to be mentored by Marv Albert, Sam Rosen, Jim Gordon, Jim Karvellas,” Beck says fondly. “I think that it’s my duty, my obligation, my responsibility to continue to foster the development of future broadcasters.” Beck since 2017 has hosted the Bruce Beck Sports Broadcasting Camp at Iona College in New York, and also co-hosted with Ian Eagle for 14 years at Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center in Montclair. Beck always tells his camp attendees three things: attention to detail, preparation, and relationships are the key to his field

and any business, and that relationships are even more important than the first two. He has built and continues to cement his with team owners, athletes, General Managers, and public relations staff. “That’s something that goes back to Livingston,” he says. “It goes back to my folks who, I honestly have to say, I’d be nowhere without them, without their leadership, love, and commitment.”

For Beck, the most compelling story he’s ever covered was during the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. “The first (ever) Israeli gold medalist, Gal Fridman, won in the sport of windsurfing. I ended up finding him – calling Jerusalem, calling Tel Aviv, finding where the Israeli delegation was staying - I was the only one who got to him for an interview.

He was secluded and was in a lockbox for security, was bubble-wrapped, insulated, and protected by the Israeli delegation, and I went and found him and got an interview.

It led the news that night. That one will always stand out in my mind.” Another was the funeral of New York Giants owner, Wellington Mara. “To see the adulation and love at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral was incredible.” He was also fortunate enough to cover Michael Phelps winning gold medal #8 in Beijing, Sarah Hughes winning the 2002 gold medal in figure skating (“I said to her, ‘Sarah Hughes is the Olympic gold medalist,’ and she said, ‘Say it again!’”), Derek Jeter’s 3,000th hit and Mariano Rivera’s final game, both at Yankee Stadium, and David Tyree’s miraculous catch against his helmet during the Giants final Super Bowl XXXXII continued on page 31

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Bruce Beck is still happy in what he does. “I always say, ‘Reach for the moon and settle for the stars.’ I still believe in striving for excellence. I still believe in cultivating relationships. I still love the big story. I still want to be the best in what I’m doing. I’m still driven to beat ABC and CBS. I still want to be the best broadcaster that I can be. If I ever get to the point where I think I’m slipping or that I’m not putting forth the effort, I would say that would be the time to call it. But I’m nowhere near there; I’m still driven to perfection - which is impossible to achieve.” Even a legend has disclosed as much. “Bob Wolff, the great broadcaster, who passed recently and was in his 90s, came up to me one day and said, “Beck! I’ve got to tell you: I almost did it.’ I said, ‘What Bob?’ And he said, ‘Ah, I just missed.’ So, there is no such thing as a perfect show, a perfect broadcast, or perfect person. But you try your best to continue to entertain our viewership, continue to find stories that are compelling, continue to try to be honest and bring them the news of the day in a manner where sometimes you can have a commentary on it, somedays you can have an opinion. But more than anything it’s to present the facts, to present the stories that are ever changing, to show the human side of the athletes.”

He closes lauding WNBC. “The opportunity that I have had to work for this iconic station – it has been an honor, a blessing.”

And that makes Bruce Beck, a guy who also loves Livingston and sports, a happy guy.

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Bruce Beck with Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees

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Hearty, Wholesome Dishes to Support Immune Systems

f feeding your family wholesome meals is a daily goal, keep in mind you can serve up tasty foods that also feed your immune system by including ingredients like mushrooms. With their earthy flavor, mushrooms – like many other fruits and vegetables – can also play a positive role in supporting a healthy immune system.

Studies at Oregon State University concluded there are a variety of micronutrients important for supporting a healthy immune system. Consider that three of these nutrients (vitamin D, selenium and B vitamins) can be found in mushrooms, meaning these familyfriendly recipes for Roasted Chicken Thighs and Veggies with Mushroom Orzo Risotto; Grilled Portobello Gyros with Yogurt Dill Sauce; Creamy Spinach, Mushroom and Lasagna Soup; and Asian Barbecue Sesame Salmon with Noodles and Veggies can help you add all-important nutrients to your family’s menu.

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Grilled Portobello Gyros with Yogurt Dill Sauce Recipe courtesy of Emily Weeks of “Zen and Spice” Cook time: 15 minutes Total time: 25 minutes Servings: 4 4 portobello mushrooms 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika 2 yellow bell peppers, sliced Yogurt Dill Sauce: 1 English cucumber, grated 1 cup whole-milk Greek yogurt 1/2 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2small lemon, juice only 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill 4 pita breads or naan 2 tomatoes, thinly sliced 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 1/2 head green lettuce crumbled feta cheese (optional) Remove stems from mushrooms and brush caps with wet towel. Using spoon, carefully scrape out gills. Slice mushrooms into 1/4-inch pieces and place in medium bowl with olive oil, oregano and smoked paprika.

Preheat indoor grill pan over mediumhigh heat. Add mushrooms and peppers; grill, tossing occasionally, until tender, 5-7 minutes.

To make yogurt dill sauce: Squeeze grated cucumber in clean towel to remove excess liquid. Add to large bowl with yogurt, sour cream, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and dill. Stir to combine.

To serve, place mushrooms and peppers in middle of pita bread. Top with tomatoes, onion, lettuce, feta, if desired, and big dollop of yogurt dill sauce. continued on page 33

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Purposeful Ways to Style a Multi-Purpose Room

hether you call it a laundry room, mudroom or something else entirely, that multi-purpose space is likely a hub of activity in your home. For homeowners creating this utility space from scratch, the sky is the limit, but even if you’re updating an existing room, there are plenty of ways to add purposeful style and function.

Homeowners are often looking for ways to use the rooms in their homes in multiple ways. With some thoughtful planning and the right materials, even a modest utility area can become a multi-functional space for the entire family.

Take a utilitarian approach. When planning your space, put function front and center. There are plenty of clever ways to enhance the aesthetics, so focus first on how you want to use the space. It may be hard to conceive at first, but it’s possible to create a space that serves not only your basic laundry essentials, but also provides space for you to care for four-legged friends or enjoy a hobby. For example, you might add pet washing and grooming features, along with an oversized sink that doubles as a gardening and potting area.

In a multi-use room, it’s also important

to be conscious of details like lighting and cabinetry inserts that can help bring organization and order to the space. Puck lighting and LED strips illuminate select areas while dividers, sliding shelves and custom pull-out cabinets ensure your items are stored out of sight but within easy reach.

Be color conscious. In a high-traffic space that sees a fair share of dirt and grime, color is an attractive way to cleverly disguise what lurks in between cleanings.

Gray tones are at the core of many contemporary interior schemes, and a mid-tone gray color palette is ideal to hide dirt and hair while providing a crisp and clean foundation for a cohesive look. For example, Wellborn Cabinet’s Shaker-style Hanover door offers clean, fuss-free lines ideal for a utilitarian space. Choose maple and finish the cabinetry with Ash stain, a trending mid-tone gray that emphasizes the detail of the wood grain.

You can also bring additional character and personality to the space with accent color. For example, earthy green walls and tiling that complements the paint and cabinetry offer a subtle blend of colors that enhance the overarching contemporary

feel.

Focus on ergonomics. A utility room is a place for working, so you’ll want to make accommodations to make those moments more enjoyable. For example, a raised large basin tile sink offers a spine-friendly alternative to bending over or squatting while washing a pet or potting plants. For

a larger dog you can’t heft into a sink, you might consider a washing station with tiled steps, a frameless glass enclosure and low-mounted, hand-held showerhead.

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Seeing Your Doctor During the Pandemic

f you’ve been putting off a visit to your doctor during COVID-19, you’re not alone.

Most adults (57%) agree the pandemic has changed how they feel about going to a health care provider’s office, according to a survey of 1,000 adults in October 2020 from a national alliance of health care experts working to stop medical distancing, which was commissioned and sponsored by AbbVie. The survey showed that in adults with chronic diseases, cancellations of their visits to the doctor amounted to 61%. Of those that had canceled appointments, 18% did not reschedule them. Some of the reasons included concerns about contracting COVID-19, not wanting to go into the hospital if not necessary and believing they can hold off on care until the end of the pandemic.

Keeping up with regular appointments is an important part of effective ongoing health care, especially for those managing chronic conditions. Continuous, clear and open communication with your health care providers is essential to getting the care you need.

See Your Doctor Most important to know during this time are the measures your health care providers are taking, such as wearing personal protective equipment, practicing physical distancing and increasing cleaning and sanitization procedures. Find out what precautions health care providers are taking in your area.

Also, see if your health care team offers telehealth appointments as an alternative.

Virtual visits put you face-to-face with your doctor from the comfort and safety of your own home.

“It’s generally wise to limit inperson interactions to safeguard against contracting COVID-19, but forgoing care for an ongoing health condition, especially a chronic illness, may put patients at unnecessary risk,” said Dr. Oren Cohen, chief medical officer, Labcorp Drug Development. “Our goal in health care is to keep patients safe and healthy. Health care providers have established robust protocols to minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission. Calling ahead to understand

the process for an office visit or test is a good idea. In some circumstances, telehealth visits may be a good option as well.”

Keep Up with Your Medicines In addition to seeing your doctor, it’s also important to take your medications as prescribed. Stay in touch with your pharmacy and health care provider team to ensure prescriptions stay current. Also avoid waiting until the last minute to request a refill so you don’t encounter delays or potentially miss doses.

Seeing your doctor and taking your medications are very important to your ongoing care. It’s also a time to talk with your health care provider for more advice on how to get the care you need during the pandemic and beyond.

Take Control of Your Health Care During COVID-19 Health care providers are taking extra precautions and implementing additional protocols to conduct in-person visits in the safest way possible. Here’s what you can do to take care of your health: Make and keep your appointments.

Reschedule any canceled appointments.

If you decide to see the doctor inperson, be sure to call your doctor and ask what health precautions are being taken.

Consider a telehealth visit as an alternative to going to an in-person visit.

Take your medications as prescribed.

Check the expirations of your medications and ask for refills with plenty of time to have them filled.

Ask your health care provider for additional ways to protect your health during this pandemic.

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Build a Better Health Care Budget

anaging a chronic disease takes plenty of special planning and attention, and in many cases, a lot of money. In some cases, the expenses associated with disease management are overwhelming, forcing patients to skip essential treatments or medication and risk serious health complications.

One example is diabetes. A study published in the “Journal of American Medicine” found that 1 in 4 individuals with diabetes had rationed their insulin, which can impact short- and long-term health.

Since 2002, the list price of insulin has risen, often costing customers without health insurance or on high-deductible insurance plans upwards of $1,000 for a one-month supply.

Consider these ideas to help manage the expense associated with a chronic disease: 1. Health Insurance Whether you have a chronic condition or you’re generally healthy, it’s important to understand the different types of health insurance available to you. Commercial health plans can be purchased by anyone and may be available through your employer, or you may be eligible for government-funded health care, but there are numerous other options and variables to consider.

Understanding the costs associated with insurance plans means taking into account both your monthly premium and out-ofpocket costs like co-pays, co-insurance and deductibles. When choosing a plan, decide whether you’d rather pay a higher amount each month (premium) and less when you see the doctor (co-pays, co-insurance or deductible), or if you’d prefer to pay less each month and more when you need to see the doctor or fill prescriptions.

Another consideration is the plan’s network. There can be a significant budget impact when you see doctors in-network vs. out-of-network. Other potential cost-saving options include health savings accounts or flexible spending accounts, which might save you tax dollars.

2. Doctor Visits Avoiding visits to the doctor because of the expense can end up costing more in the long run if you leave serious symptoms untreated or fail to properly manage a chronic condition. Make sure you understand all costs associated with your visits, including what’s covered by insurance, your co-pay and any out-ofpocket costs. Labs and tests aren’t always covered, and certain conditions like diabetes can require many test-related expenses. Sometimes saving money can be as simple as having lab work done at an in-

network facility and sent to your doctor.

In addition to a primary care doctor, many patients with diabetes also see an endocrinologist and have more frequent visits to the eye doctor. Indirect costs like transportation and childcare may also impact the overall expense of a visit.

3. Prescription Drugs Doing your research can make a major difference in what you pay for your prescriptions. For many conditions, such as diabetes, the cost of medication may make it tempting to skip doses to make a prescription last longer, but that can have dire medical consequences.

Instead, conduct price checks with various pharmacies and discuss your medication options with your doctor, including which of your prescriptions have generic alternatives available. If a generic is a possibility and your doctor believes it’s a good match for your condition, be sure the prescription notes that substituting is allowed. You can also look into coupon savings and patient assistance plans.

In addition, some programs are available to help people with certain conditions.

For example, GetInsulin.org, created by nonprofit organization Beyond Type 1, is a one-stop tool for anyone with diabetes who is having trouble accessing affordable insulin in the United States.

“High-quality, modern insulin must be available to people with diabetes regardless of employment or insurance status, across all demographics, without barriers and at an affordable and predictable price point,” said Thom Scher, CEO of Beyond Type 1.

Through the website, users answer a few questions and receive customized action plans to guide them through the access solutions that best serve their unique circumstances such as location, insurance type, income and prescription.

4. Medical Equipment Devices like oxygen tanks, pacemakers, blood glucose monitors and CPAP machines for sleep apnea play vital roles in treating serious medical conditions. If you’re worried about the cost of equipment recommended to help you navigate a shortor long-term diagnosis, work with your doctor and insurance company to figure out the most cost-effective method to achieve your treatment goals.

5. Emergency Care A medical emergency isn’t only a drain on your physical and mental wellbeing, it can deliver a major blow to your finances. Emergency care can cost thousands of dollars per visit, especially with high-deductible insurance plans. Some conditions like diabetes are associated

with a higher likelihood of emergency care needs for complications such as diabetic ketoacidosis and severe hypoglycemia. To offset the impact of potential emergency care expenses, plan ahead and build a savings account for your medical needs.

6. Food Certain diets cost more to maintain, and that can be especially true when you’re eating to accommodate a medical need.

When planning food costs, be sure to account for the foods you’ll eat regularly, as well as the extras you’ll need, such as glucose gummies and snacks to treat low blood sugar for those living with diabetes.

Learn about options to help manage your diabetes-related expenses at GetInsulin. org.

Searching for Solutions After her father passed away from complications of uncontrolled diabetes, Christine Kanderski was determined to never relive that pain. This meant finding a way to afford treatment for her mother’s type 2 diabetes and her son’s type 1 diabetes.

“There was no way that my family and I were going to let diabetes take another one of our family members,” Kanderski said.

Kanderski budgeted for a laundry list

of costs: appointments, health insurance, needles, test strips, glucose meters and insulin. One trick she found to save money was sharing supplies between her mother and son.

When things seemed hopeless, Kanderski reached out to the diabetes community for support and resources.

Tools like GetInsulin.org can help people find affordable insulin. Users answer a few questions and receive customized action plans to guide them through solutions that best serve their unique circumstances.

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Celebrate Birthdays from a Safe Social Distance

year into the COVID-19 pandemic, finding safe ways to celebrate special events like birthdays can provide a boost for mental health. Whether you’re celebrating a kid or a kid at heart, planning a socially distant birthday party is a way to enjoy some camaraderie and honor life’s important milestones.

For Kids Younger partygoers may be more difficult to corral than adults who have a better understanding of social distancing guidelines. That’s why it’s a good idea to host kids’ parties outdoors.

Art Far Apart – Use the sidewalk or driveway as a canvas and have each kid (and parent) spread out. Provide trays of supplies like chalk or washable paint and encourage kids to interact with sing-a-long songs and games.

Driveway Performance – Many kidfriendly entertainers who made a living with special appearances at schools, libraries and other family events have modified their performances to accommodate small, private crowds. Look into local musicians, magicians and other kid-friendly performers who might set up in your yard or driveway while guests lounge on blankets and chairs from a comfortable distance.

Birthday Parade – If getting together isn’t practical, you can still make a little one’s day special by hosting a drive-by parade. Allow the birthday boy or girl to dress up in his or her birthday best and create a throne to sit on while watching friends and family drive by and wave from cars decorated with streamers and balloons. (If you live in a smaller community, check with the local police or fire station to see if they’re willing to get in on the fun with a guest drive-by appearance.)

For Adults Like kids, many adults are simply craving personal interaction, so even the simplest of gatherings can make a birthday feel special.

Wine Tasting – Set up a series of seating areas around the backyard where same household groups can gather. Use disposable shot glasses to serve flights of wine samples to each group or ask guests to bring their own and use flowerpots filled with ice to keep bottles chilled.

Pool Party – While kids young and old are likely to enjoy a party set poolside, an older crowd is more likely to keep some distance in the water. Scatter some shade umbrellas around so each group has its own home base and plan on single-serve refreshments

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Driveway Dinner – Simply hanging out feels like a treat these days, so set up lawn chairs and let everyone place a delivery order. Add some background music and

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fter a long year stuck at home, many people are dreaming about when they can travel once again. While counting down the days may feel like torture, planning and booking a vacation for later this year can give you something to look forward to.

Now may be the perfect time to start thinking about your next adventure.

Consider these tips for planning a future trip – even if you’re not certain exactly when you’ll take it.

Research Travel Restrictions For any kind of travel, it’s important to make sure you’re up to date on any restrictions your potential destinations may have in place. Though the vaccine may help lessen restrictions in some places, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention maintain updated guidance and travel warnings based on the risk level of certain areas, which can help you make decisions.

Once you’ve booked travel plans, it is prudent to check in frequently as your trip approaches and prepare a backup plan.

Account for High Demand Many hotels, vacation rentals and resorts may already be booked for summer in popular locations due to optimism around the vaccine, increased demand for domestic travel and families planning multiple trips this year. In fact, travelers are locking in

private Vrbo vacation homes at top summer destinations earlier in 2021. Less than half of vacation homes in some locations are still available for July, which is a more than 25% increase in demand year-over-year. To better your odds of securing your desired travel dates, accommodations and activities, booking earlier can help off-set the increased demand.

“In years past, we’ve recommended families book their summer vacations by late April to stay ahead of the curve, but this year there are several reasons why families are eager and ready to book,” Vrbo President Jeff Hurst said. “These signs are telling us families should start looking for the perfect vacation home now before options become more limited.”

Take Advantage of Deals with Longer Stays Many sectors of the travel industry offer special deals for reserving trips in advance, and some of the best deals can be found by bundling airfare and lodging or booking extended week- or month-long stays. These longer vacations can lead to fewer available dates to choose from, but some travel companies offer search filters that help travelers find discounts for staying longer periods of time.

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Start Saving Now While it may not be practical for everyone to save money amid uncertain times, setting even a small amount aside for your vacation can be worthwhile. Consider setting up a dedicated travel savings account or directing the change from each transaction made with your debit card to a separate account. Being able to periodically check the balance of the account can also help increase excitement for your upcoming adventure.

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It’s Time to Rethink Heart Health

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n average, someone in the United States dies from cardiovascular disease (CVD) every 36 seconds, approximately 2,380 deaths each day, according to the American Heart Association. Each day, 405 deaths occur in the U.S. as the result of strokes, an average of one death every 3:33. More people die annually from CVD than from any other cause including cancer, COPD, diabetes, lung infections and the flu, according to the American Heart Association (AHA) 2021 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics.

Consider these steps to #RethinkCVRisk to change the course of the disease and your life.

Understand Your Risk COVID-19 has shown that those with underlying CVD face an especially high risk of serious COVID-19-related illness or even death, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Regardless of whether you’ve received your COVID-19 vaccination, now is a good time to discuss your risk for heart disease with your doctor.

How Cardiovascular Disease Develops Risk factors for CVD include high cholesterol, high triglycerides, diabetes and high blood pressure. Other factors that contribute to risk are family history, prior cardiovascular (CV) events, smoking, being overweight or obese and unhealthy diet and exercise habits. Over time, these risk factors can lead to injury of the blood vessel lining, causing inflammation, which can then trigger plaque growth. Plaque grows at different rates and in different arteries in the body for everyone and is often a slow, gradual process without symptoms.

As plaque buildup continues, the risk of suffering a CV

event – such as heart attack or stroke – increases. If plaque ruptures, the body will try to repair the injury, potentially causing a blockage to form, and when an artery becomes fully blocked, blood flow is restricted. Blocked blood flow to the heart causes a heart attack while blocked blood flow to the brain causes a stroke.

Managing Risk Factors The most effective way to prevent CVD is to understand and address risk factors. Triglycerides play an important role in heart health. Triglycerides store unused calories to give your body energy and are the most common type of fat in the body. They come from foods you eat such as butter, oils and other fats, as well as carbohydrates, sugars and alcohol. Your diet, lack of exercise, medical conditions, certain drugs and genetics can all cause high triglycerides.

In the past, medicines used to lower triglycerides, like fenofibrates and niacin, were commonly prescribed to help manage CV risk. However, clinical studies failed to show benefits and both the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and American Diabetes Association discourage combining niacin and fenofibrates with statins.

Some turn to dietary supplement fish oil to help manage CV risk. However, supplements contain only 30% of the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) with the majority of the product consisting of non-omega-3 ingredients, including saturated fats. Some data suggests certain ingredients in dietary supplement fish oil could even undo the beneficial effects of statin therapy, such as raising bad cholesterol.

While high triglycerides are an indicator of CV risk,

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lowering them won’t necessarily reduce your risk. However, addressing the underlying causes of high triglycerides can help, according to the AHA. Treatment Options With ongoing research, new standards-of-care are emerging. High cholesterol is a key CV risk factor with statins currently the first-line therapy for lowering cholesterol.

Statins, diet and exercise can lower your CV risk by about 25-35%, but, for many people, controlled cholesterol doesn’t eliminate CV risk. This residual risk, or “persistent CV risk,” puts millions of patients at risk and has been the focus of therapeutic development for many years.

Talk with your doctor about FDA-approved options that can help further reduce your heart risk if you already take statins.

For more information about CVD and what you can do, look for #RethinkCVRisk on social media or visit truetoyourheart.com. (Family Features)

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How to Raise a Healthy Eater at Every Stage of Childhood

aily food choices can have a profound impact on overall health and well-being.

Not only do healthy dietary patterns help maintain good health, they also reduce the risk of chronic diseases throughout all stages of life.

The United States Department of Agriculture’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025, and nutrition experts agree it is vital to establish healthy eating habits early and maintain them throughout childhood.

“Research shows toddlers who eat a wide variety of foods are more likely to carry those habits into adulthood, so it’s important to introduce and reinforce healthy eating habits from the time a child starts to eat solid foods,” said Courtney Hines, KinderCare Learning Centers’ registered dietitian. “In fact, the first two years of a child’s life are often referred to as ‘the golden window’ because this is when kids are most open to trying new foods and flavors. By encouraging variety and healthy eating early in life, parents and families can dramatically reduce picky eating habits many toddlers and children develop over time while also helping their children develop balanced relationships with food they’ll carry with them into adulthood.”

Consider these tips and tricks to try at home with kids of all ages to build healthy eating habits and excitement around trying new foods.

Babies When babies are ready for solid foods, be sure to expose them to a wide variety of whole, unprocessed foods with varying flavors and textures. Start with soft foods like mashed potatoes, avocados, cooked rice and bananas until your children are ready for firmer solids.

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Preschoolers Around the 2- or 3-year mark, children become interested in investigating and learning. Engage their natural curiosity in the world around them by planting a small vegetable, fruit or herb garden for your tiny chefs to tend to it can be as simple as a windowsill garden. Gardening helps children understand where healthy, nutritious foods come from. Plus, children are more likely to eat what they’ve grown, which means more fruit and veggies in their diets.

School-agers The kitchen is chock-full of learning opportunities for all ages. School-agers can work on their math skills as they measure ingredients for recipes.

“Cooking together also gives parents an opportunity to talk about nutrition in terms children can understand,” Hines said. “For example, carbohydrates, like bread, provide energy for our bodies and brains. When we eat carbohydrates, our bodies store them for later. That’s why we’re having whole-grain pancakes for breakfast, so you have the energy you need to fuel your brain and body all morning.”

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Memorializing a Loved One During the Pandemic

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mong the many struggles of the pandemic are finding ways to grieve and honor a loved one who has died under the constraints of COVID-19. The missed opportunity for a traditional funeral or memorial service has left some at a loss for how to honor their loved one’s life and start their grief journey.

Even if you are unable to hold a traditional service, there are still ways for families to remember a loved one and find support during this stressful and emotional time.

Consider these four ideas from Remembering a Life, an online resource from the experts at the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA).

Hold a Small Service Now While some communities are still limiting public gatherings, such as funerals, restrictions have eased in many areas and families may be able to have small services Photo courtesy of Getty Images in a funeral home, a place of worship, at a cemetery or another meaningful location. A funeral director can provide guidance on what is permissible in his or her community and how a family can plan an intimate and meaningful service.

Consider Going Virtual While most people find in-person services to be more healing, there are many options for incorporating a virtual component into a service when public gatherings are limited.

With almost half of NFDA-member funeral homes offering livestreaming options since the onset of COVID-19, this option provides family and loved ones the opportunity to attend

services and gives out-of-town family and friends who may be concerned about travel the chance to participate.

Host a Private Service with a Memorial Service at a Later Date Since the onset of the pandemic, many families have opted to postpone a loved one’s service and hold some type of service once COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. A funeral or memorial service, regardless of when it is held, offers the opportunity to gather, support one another, share memories and say goodbye. While immediate family members may have been able to gather for a service and other family and friends could participate virtually, there are often many friends and family members who would appreciate being part of an inperson service to pay tribute to a loved one who died.

Remember Loved Ones with Small Tributes Sometimes even the simplest things can help recall fond memories of loved ones, whether by listening to their favorite music, eating their favorite foods or visiting places they enjoyed visiting. Remembering the things that were important to a loved one can help keep his or her memory alive.

No matter the circumstances around a death, funeral directors can help family and friends find ways to memorialize their loved ones in meaningful ways. Find support and resources for planning a funeral during the pandemic, including a free printable guide for planning a service in the future, at RememberingALife.com. (Family Features)

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