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By Steve Sears 7-year-old Robert Whetham is the founder and owner, General Manager, and Head Coach of the New Jersey Knights, the newest member of the Northeast Division of the American Basketball Association.

“I buy the groceries and I cook the meal,” says Whetham, who has created all the social media pages and marketed the young club since its January inception.

The Knights will begin play next October for the ABA’s 2021-22 season.

Whetham, who grew up in Totowa and played high school and collegiate basketball at Passaic Valley High School and William Paterson University respectively and then moved into the broadcast booth, had a nice introduction to the league.

“I ran into a player on the Jersey Express ABA team named Jason Smith while I was refereeing adult league basketball games. He invited me to come meet Marsha Blount, the team owner, and play with and against some of the players on the team in a practice/scrimmage type of situation. I did well enough to be invited back so I stuck around in and out of the lineup as a player and as an assistant coach for parts of three seasons.” Whetham learned a lot about the ABA and how things worked from Blount and the Express organization. “I appreciate how they have given players an opportunity to do what they love to do at a high level for such a long time, myself included. So, without them there is no New Jersey Knights, but I knew that now was the right time for me to start my own franchise because I believe that fate pushed me in this direction.“ In February, Whetham got an early look at his club as they participated in and won the NJ Play Men’s Advanced League Winter Season. The Knights swept all five games and won the championship game over the defending Fall season

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Whetham is searching for a home venue for the Knights, who will play about 22 total games, 10 of them at home.

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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.

After the diagnosis is made, early intervention with programs tailored to assist a child’s language, social and behavioral skills have been shown to have a significant positive effect on a child’s future development. Examples of early intervention programs include, speech therapy, family therapy, physical therapy, hearing impairment therapy, and nutritional services. The goals of early intervention programs are tailored to each individual child and aim to assist with thinking, physical, social, emotional and communication skills. A complete listing of early intervention programs in New Jersey is available to families on the Department of Health in New Jersey website (www.njeis.org).

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Packanack Community Church Begins “No Child Wet Behind” Diaper Drive

Knights Join the American Basketball Assoc... continued from front page to come to an agreement with William Paterson University and use their Recreation Center for my home games. I would also like to use WPU students as interns at my home events to give them the chance to build their resumes as well.”

The roster is still up in the air in terms of the ABA team in October. “It’s not going to be easy,” Whetham says, “but that is why it is important for me to identify the talent that I want to be a part of the organization now and build a core group of guys that are all on the

same page, so when we do face challenges, we can work together to overcome them.”

Aside from the early goal of building of brand awareness, Whetham would like to accomplish a bunch of long-term goals such as winning the ABA championship, starting an AAU program for high school and middle school players, and placing a Knights player in a paid roster spot overseas. “The possibilities are limitless and I’m all in,” he says.

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While all sizes are appreciated, the center noted that they are especially

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Donations can be purchased locally or through Amazon and delivered to 22 Mountainside Drive in Wayne until such times as the COVID-required church closing is rescinded.

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or the past several months, visitors to Laurelwood Arboretum have been enjoying sculptures on display that are part of A Sculpture Trail, an innovative outdoor exhibit sponsored by Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum. This multiyear project will showcase 15 sculptures by renowned artists. Seven exciting pieces have been installed so far, with five more expected this Spring.

To continue to bring this vision to life, Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum is seeking sponsors to help defray the many costs related to the project. A variety of sponsorship opportunities are still available, including sponsorship of one of the unique sculptures, educational programs, cellphone and docent-led tours, and more.

Sponsorships by individuals, businesses or charitable foundations are available for donations of $500 to $5,000. For additional information, please go to www. laurelwoodarboretum.org.

Each work of art in A Sculpture Trail has been carefully curated and placed to create a visual surprise around every corner.

Included are pieces by Bill Barrett, Joel Perlman, Richard Heinrich, Jeffrey Breslow, Ken Hiratsuka, Martha Walker, Robert Koch, Ulla Novina, and James Tyler. Several of these artists have works on exhibit at Storm King in New York and Grounds for

Sculpture in New Jersey. To enhance the project, we are developing educational programs for children and adults, docentled tours, a self-guided cell phone tour, and a series of in-person and virtual events.

A Sculpture Trail is being curated by Scott A. Broadfoot of the Broadfoot & Broadfoot gallery in Boonton, New Jersey.

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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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When an Extension Makes Sense

hile most people should file a tax return by April 17th, you have the option of delaying your filing date until Oct. 15 with a tax extension.

When to file an extension: • Missing or incorrect information.

If one of the forms you need to file your return has an error on it, it is often better to receive a corrected form before filing.

• Recharacterizing Roth IRA rollover amounts. If you’ve rolled funds from a traditional IRA into a Roth IRA, you may want to reverse it later if the investments lose value. This so-called recharacterization process can be done up to the extended tax-filing date of Oct. 15, and in many cases it makes sense to wait until then.

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By Jillian Risberg e has transformative powers and the ability to leap tall buildings in a single bound, but really — Bob Richey (aka Magic Bob) stands in his truth when it comes to magic. COVID brought the world as we know it to a grinding halt, but nothing was going to stop this seasoned performer.

“This is my 33rd year performing. To have six parties a weekend and every night during the week just disappear; for my company multiply that by 10 (employees); it went to 0 overnight,” says Richey, of his magic shows and specialty balloons.

He had a regular gig working all the Fuddruckers, Wendy’s, Cloverleaf Tavern, the Original Pancake Houses and IHops in Wayne.

It was the first time in the magician’s life that he wished he had a regular job. “The fact that I would even ever say that (is) how scary it was,” he says, adding that he had always worked for himself; committing to do this for a lifetime and never doubted it was the right choice.

But as an entrepreneur, it was at that point when Richey had to regroup — joining legions of other entertainers in the Garden State staring down an unspeakable new reality.

March 2020 Gov. Murphy announced a statewide Stay at Home Order, closure of all non-essential retail businesses and prohibiting all social gatherings.

Part of the transition to virtual presentations involved starting Magic Bob’s Party Magic Academy, using the power

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“It’s like the greatest bunch of people ever and so supportive. We all banded together and (created something special), teaching magic,” says the magician, who launched Zoom Room Crashes, where he would appear in a teacher’s virtual class.

The kids are in for a nice surprise during the half hour learning session, where he teaches them three tricks and calls it ‘part show, part workshop, a whole lotta fun.’

He calls magic perfect for a kid’s show online, especially ages three and up, ‘cause it’s goofy, mysterious, fun and even fun for the teachers since Richey has a Disney background and is a big fan of Disney humor (like Aladdin).

For an hour each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday he holds scheduled classes, being mindful of these uncertain times.

“I offered it in four week chunks knowing that, ‘are we gonna get the vaccine,’ ‘are people gonna stop wearing masks,’ ‘are they gonna have parties,’ ‘is this gonna be a big year.’ The fact that I even have these questions right now is amazing, a year later,” Richey says.

This new virtual life meant unexpected requirements, according to the magician. And reinventing himself in all

sorts of ways since ‘we’re not guaranteed work, ever.’

“I started doing balloon deliveries. I love doing balloon twisting and balloon sculptures.”

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Get Your Dog in Shape... continued from page 10 enjoyable pastime that enables the owner and pet to get exercise and stay in shape.

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He then aligned with the Wayne Education Foundation and their virtual summer camp last June, noting that he still has students who take his class every week.

“Each eight-week (course) the kids earn a different color wand,” says the magician. “It’s kind of like karate, we call it wandkwondo. The idea was to get their black wand and become a mini professional magician.”

Kids gain so much knowledge from Richey’s performances: including social skills, like being respectful and enthusiastic, self-respect, self esteem and self confidence through magic.

To still be able to share his talent and connect with the public, albeit a revamped version to bridge the gap until things come back to normal is everything.

“It’s been a test and feels good when you come through the other side of a difficult situation and you’re still here,” Richey says.

This profession has all his love.

Every day is different and every performance is an interview for your next performance, according to the magician.

Richey says there is no such thing as ‘mailing it in.’

“I mean you have to lock your problems in your car and put on that happy face —

which is something I’m grateful to Disney for,” he says. “It’s the happiest place in the world and how does it get that way? By these techniques… come to work, ready to work, be happy, be fun. The show must go on. Just being ourselves is how we get through whatever we do because people talk (good, bad or difficult) — but I have some amazing customers.”

In college he was inspired to become a magician as a great way to meet girls, but says he actually always loved magic as a child, citing his magician great uncle as a big influence.

“It’s not that we were that close; it’s just he knew how much I loved it (bag of tricks the uncle left Richey when he died),” he says, adding that it was the same week he was asked by the manager at the Ground Round if he and his partner would mind doing all the kid’s parties and if they could learn magic. “So it was kind of fate. I was 19-years-old.”

The magician believes that, ‘life is a daring adventure or nothing at all’ (Helen Keller) and knew his life was not going to be ordinary.

“What better thing to say than you are a magician as your job. Of course I always get, ‘show me a trick.’ If I was a plumber, people wouldn’t say, ‘fix my pipes.’ It’s a double edge sword, you don’t always want to be

on,” Richey says. “But it’s a blessing, so you always have a trick or two up your sleeve, where you can do something on the fly.”

And magic is a great vehicle for comedy because kids say the funniest things and that’s what people miss, according to the magician — being together and watching their kids laugh out loud.

“Watching something live is like a novelty now for kids. I’ve never seen ‘em sit stiller, be more attentive, drop their phones. It makes them think sequentially. And then when someone says, ‘that’s incredible’ to a kid, the kid knows they created this magical moment for an adult,” Richey says.

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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 family-friendly 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.

Creamy Spinach, Mushroom and Lasagna Soup Recipe courtesy of Emily Weeks of “Zen and Spice” Cook time: 30 minutes Total time: 40 minutes Servings: 4 continued on page 15

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continued from page 14 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium onion, small diced 8 ounces crimini mushrooms, sliced 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1 tablespoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 bay leaf 3 cups vegetable broth 6 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces 1/2 cup heavy cream 5 ounces fresh baby spinach 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, for topping Heat large pot over medium heat.

Add olive oil, garlic, onion and mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions and mushrooms soften, 4-5 minutes.

Add marinara, diced tomatoes, tomato

paste, vinegar, sugar, basil, salt, oregano, pepper, bay leaf and broth. Bring to boil over high heat then reduce heat to low and simmer.

Add lasagna noodles and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 15 minutes.

Remove from heat and remove bay leaf.

Stir in heavy cream and spinach until wilted, 2-3 minutes.

Divide between bowls and top with dollop of ricotta and sprinkle of mozzarella.

Roasted Chicken Thighs and Veggies with Mushroom Orzo Risotto Recipe courtesy of Emily Weeks of “Zen and Spice” Cook time: 50 minutes Total time: 1 hour, 10 minutes Servings: 4 Chicken: 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs salt & pepper, to taste 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 16 ounces crimini mushrooms, quartered 3 zucchini, sliced in half moons 3 large carrots, thinly sliced 4 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves removed and roughly chopped

high heat, melt butter. Sear chicken until browned, 4-5 minutes on each side.

In large bowl, toss mushrooms, zucchini, carrots, garlic and rosemary. On large baking sheet, spread vegetables. Nestle chicken into vegetables. Drizzle with butter and juices from pan.

Bake 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.

To make orzo: In small pot over mediumlow heat, warm broth.

Using skillet from chicken, add butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions soften, 3-4 minutes.

Add orzo and black pepper. Stir and cook 2 minutes. Add white wine and cook until evaporated, about 1 minute.

Add warm broth to orzo 2/3 cup at a time, stirring until liquid is absorbed. Repeat with remaining broth, waiting until last batch is absorbed before adding more. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan.

Serve in individual bowls with chicken and roasted vegetables atop mushroom orzo risotto.

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Asian Barbecue Sesame Salmon with Noodles and Veggies Recipe courtesy of Emily Weeks of “Zen and Spice” Cook time: 30 minutes Total time: 40 minutes Servings: 4 Sauce: 1/2 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce (optional) 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce 2 tablespoons water 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 1/2 pounds salmon (4 filets) 12 ounces stir-fry (pad thai) rice noodles 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 1 pound white mushrooms, sliced 1 cup sugar snap peas 1 large broccoli head, cut into bite-size florets 2-3 green onions, thinly sliced, for garnish sesame seeds, for garnish Preheat oven to 400 F. In small saucepan, whisk soy sauce;

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Cook stir-fry noodles according to package directions. Drain, rinse and set aside.

Heat large skillet over medium heat. Add sesame oil. Add mushrooms, snap peas and broccoli. Cook, stirring often, until veggies are tender-crisp, 7-8 minutes. Add noodles and remaining sauce from pan; toss to combine.

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10 Tips to Recognize Ripe Fruits

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eeping fresh fruit around the house provides a healthier alternative when your sweet tooth comes calling.

Understanding how and when to buy at the peak of ripeness (or just before, in some cases) can help you avoid food waste while keeping your doctor happy.

Consider these simple tips for recognizing ripe fruits: Strawberries: Check the area at the top of the berry near the stem and leaves. A ripe strawberry is fully red; green or white near the top means the fruit is underripe.

Watermelon: The “field spot,” or the area where the melon sat on the ground, should be yellow, and a tap on the rind should produce a hollow sound.

Cherries: Flesh should appear dark with a crimson color and feel firm.

Blueberries: Similar to cherries, color should deepen to dark blue. A reddish or pink color may be visible in unripe berries.

Blackberries: Look for a smooth texture without any red appearance. Because

blackberries don’t ripen after being picked, they tend to spoil quickly.

Cantaloupe: You should detect a sweet smell, and the melon should feel heavy upon lifting.

Peaches: A sweet, fragrant odor should be apparent. Skin should feel tender but not soft.

Pineapple: Smell is again an important factor for pineapple – a sweet scent shows it’s ready, but a vinegary one likely means it’s overripe.

Raspberries: Generally follow the same rules as blackberries. Best eaten within a couple days of purchase, a bright red color represents ripe berries.

Bananas: A ripe banana features a peel lightly spotted without significant bruising.

Your best bet may be to purchase bananas still slightly green and allow them to ripen at home.

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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.”

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continued from page 20 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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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, continued on page 23

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continued from page 22 four-year-old Elizabeth King whose father, Franklin King, was an artist connected with 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 26

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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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5 Tips to Ace College Entry Exams

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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.

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Grateful Dogs Grooming and Daycare Opens in Wayne

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By Steve Sears 6-year-old Alex Mazur recalls that summer day on Lake George with his girlfriend, Kylie Freer.

“We were sitting by the lake and I said, ‘I want to do it. I want to work with animals,” he recalls.

Mazur was working as a UPS driver, delivering packages daily. “And I wanted to do something that I loved,” he says adamantly, “and dogs were it. If I was going to work that hard, I was going to do it on my terms. I knew I wanted to do it. I went to school to learn how to groom dogs, and here we are today.”

Grateful Dogs Grooming and Daycare opened on March 8.

Freer, 24, who works as a Project Manager in the horseracing industry and is getting her MBA at Seton Hall University, handles the finance end of the business, while Mazur handles the grooming side, where he is perfecting his skills at the Clip Shop School of Dog Grooming. Postschooling, he also worked at various grooming spots in addition to a doggy daycare facility.

He was ready for this opportunity and, his schooling and skills indeed being stellar, here is the foremost reason. “I just wanted to work with animals. I had animals my entire life. My entire childhood growing up, I was always around canines, and especially when I met Kylie, I took her dogs and I just fell in love with her dogs, too. I felt like it was a good career for me to work with canines and give them a place to play and make them feel safe and keep them safe

as well grooming-wise with their grooming needs.”

Freer, with her financial and business acumen, feels the fact that Grateful Dogs has a bunch of different revenue streams (“We have grooming, we have daycare, we want to offer retail, we eventually want to go into training, and we have some big ideas…”) is important in seeing the bigger picture. “With my expertise on the business end and looking at the finances and seeing the best phased approach to get to kind of our bigger goal, is what I think really complements my skills with Alex’s creative mind and his actual skill set with the grooming of the dogs.”

The 3,000 square foot Grateful Dogs - which is open Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. for daycare, and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for grooming, and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for both daycare and grooming (closed Sunday) - offers an abundance of services. Included are bath, full grooms, de-shedding, de-skunking, nail trimmings, anal expression, and blueberry facials. Grateful Dogs also has a variety of daycare packages for all types of dog owners, including both full day and half day daycare. Daycare at Grateful Dogs is designed to offer a safe and fun environment for all dogs, and with indoor, outdoor, and small dog daycare rooms, there are options for all breeds.

Here’s another asset. “The groomers that I have working with me as well have many years of experience,” says Mazur. “The groomers I have, as well as myself, have continued on page 29

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Grateful Dogs... continued from page 28 been grooming for three plus years, and I have another groomer that has been grooming about six years. We have tons of experience.”

Freer piggybacks on Mazur’s comments, “Aside from experience, Alex really did pick pet groomers that really care for the pets and the dogs. They have their own approach, so they’ll have their own

undivided attention, and they really take their time. It doesn’t matter how long they take or what they need. They really will move mountains to make sure that dogs are safe and comfortable, and the owner is happy as well.”

Per Freer, Mazur is also the creative mind behind the business, designing the logo and the interior of the facility, ensuring that the grooming room specifically was

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tailored to the comfort of the groomers so they can groom in the best environment.

“The safest environment possible, yeah,” says Mazur.

“And,” adds Freer, “to make sure that the dogs were comfortable as well. That’s kind of why we looked at the biggest space. So, he (Mazur) really has a knack for that aside from grooming. He really understands the industry and came up with the name ‘Grateful Dogs’ with the pun, and I think he really did a good job with that.”

“And with her business aspect,” says Mazur of Freer, “I’ve seen how Kylie works all the time, with many different companies, taking on internships and everything. I think Kylie’s really qualified to help me run the business end of it and also,” “And Alex can teach me how to groom and really care for the dogs,” Freer interjects. “I actually sat in on a couple courses that he was taking just to sharpen his skills a little bit on the grooming side as well as the daycare just to make sure that the dogs are as safe as possible in group play and seeing what we can offer to

stimulate their minds and get them excited to be here.”

Pairing their talents, Freer says she really believes that she and Mazur can make Grateful Dogs a success. “And you know,” she attests, “being young it definitely is scary and there’s a lot of things that we didn’t know about. But also, being so young, it’s kind of like, ‘Well, what do we have to lose? We have the support of our family, friends. They think we could be great at this. Let’s believe in ourselves.’”

The duo plans on having events at Grateful Dogs and looks to get involved with adoption agencies. “We really want to see where we can make the most impact,” says Freer. “We really want to partner with one that we feel that we can help and really make an impact on these dogs’ lives.

I think we have the space to do it. We’re looking into some things that we can do now, aside from just hosting events. We can offer donations or something along those lines. So that’s something on our radar right now.”

Grateful Dogs is located at 1123 Rt 23NJ Wayne. Call 973-954-7703 and visit www.gratefuldogswaynenj.com.

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our backyard or local park is home to ballgames and barbecues with family and friends. But did you know that it is so much more? The trees, grass, plants and flowers in your yard, local parks and ballfields play an important role in fighting climate change.

The planet is growing warmer because there is too much carbon in the atmosphere, which acts as a blanket that traps greenhouse gases. Excess carbon is added to the atmosphere in all sorts of ways, but the easiest way to “sequester” the carbon (storing it in the ground) is through photosynthesis of trees, grasses and plants. So, the more plants, trees and grass you have around you, the more carbon is removed from the air, and the more oxygen is produced.

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“Many people don’t realize the positive impact they can have by adding plants and trees to their landscape and maintaining a healthy lawn,” said Britt Wood, NALP CEO.

“Landscape and lawn care professionals help home and business owners create climate-friendly landscapes that clean the air and help save energy.”

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Add more trees and shrubs. When you plant more trees, plants and shrubs in your yard, you are not only sequestering carbon, you are also producing oxygen and cleaning and filtering the air you breathe.

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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.)

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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

How to Plan for a Future Vacation 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.

Opt for Flexible Booking If you’re eager to plan a vacation right

away, be sure to review and understand cancellation policies for your preferred accommodations, airline and activities.

Many have changed their policies due to the pandemic, so be sure to know how long you have to cancel or change dates without incurring additional fees or penalties.

For example, when booking a vacation rental through Vrbo, where hosts set their cancellation terms, you can use the “free cancellation” filter to search for properties with flexible policies, some of which allow cancellations up to 14 days before check-in for a full refund.

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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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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5 Tips to Save at the Grocery Store

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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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 shortand 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 governmentfunded 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-of-pocket 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 innetwork 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-of-pocket 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 innetwork 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.

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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 short- or 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 well-being, it can deliver a major blow to your finances.

Emergency care can cost thousands of dollars per visit, especially with highdeductible 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.

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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 multipurpose 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 lowmounted, hand-held showerhead.

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