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Non-Profit Pet Rescue Provides Responsive, Hassle Free Experience

By Cheryl Conway fter 40 years of rescuing pets, a Fairfield woman is partnering with another animal rescuer in Cedar Grove and together they have formed a new 501c3 pet rescue organization to save animals whether lost, unwanted or awaiting a new home. Recently established on Feb. 10, 2017, Rosemarie’s Rescue Ranch is a new local organization dedicated to rescuing animals, mostly dogs and cats, in need of rehabilitation, fostering and adoption. Rosemarie Cafiero, a resident of Fairfield for more than 50 years, and Susan Paige of Cedar Grove have joined forces to open the “new pet rescue in town.” Rescuing since 1977, Cafiero founded Orphaned Pets in West Caldwell in 1990, serving as its president for 26 years. Paige had joined Cafiero in her animal rescuing efforts 10

years ago, when she had adopted her first dog from her through Orphaned Pets. While Orphaned Pets is still in existence, the two decided to branch off and establish their own non-profit. They resigned from the Orphaned Pets board of directors in Dec. 2016 to start anew. “We had a different vision of how we wanted to run an organization,” says Paige, president of Rosemarie’s Rescue Ranch. “To make it simple for qualified families. Rosemarie and I always worked together. Our vision was always the same.” Many rescue groups require certain approvals and home visits, but at Rosemarie’s Rescue Ranch “we rely solely on our gut. We can feel when it’s a good family; we look in their eyes. We can do a trial. We wanted to make it an easier process. “We trust our instincts,” she continues. “We ask

questions and listen. A pet can be adopted right away from us, we know people, we can read their body language. We make our decisions based on our gut in the best interest of the animals.” They wanted their “own rescue; where folks feel comfortable, where we put volunteers first and create a rewarding and fulfilling environment for our volunteers and for kids who want to help also,” says Paige. Being responsive is also a priority at Rosemarie’s Rescue Ranch. “The greatest complaint we have heard over the years is that rescues are non-responsive, that it takes forever for a call back or a returned email, that the pre-approval process takes forever, that is so hard to get anyone to listen. We modeled our new group to be exactly the opposite. We return phone calls and emails and inquiries right away.

At Rosemarie’s Rescue Ranch, animals come in from kill shelters. Most of the animals are dogs and puppies, cats and kittens, as well as an occasional bunny rabbit, says Paige. “We bring them into our homes and show them love,” says Paige. “We go down to the AHS [Associated Humane Societies] in Newark to pull rescues,” as well as a lot of litters and kittens. “They do nice courtesy transports. They try very hard to find families,” to avoid euthanizing especially when overcrowding occurs. “We try to find families,” says Paige, adding that they also get animals from down south from The Bowling Green Warren County Humane Society. “Our mission is simple: Rescue, Rehabilitate, and Rehome the Relinquished,” Paige says. “Our motto is even simpler: “A happy place to adopt your new best friend.”

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A group of about 25 local volunteers act as fosters to provide homes for the animals until a family is identified for adoption, as well as helping at adoption events or picking up donations. Foster families, “during that time they rehabilitate, give them love and attention.” “We are all fosters so we operate out of our own homes,” says Paige. Volunteers are spread out in areas including Verona, West Caldwell, Franklin Lakes, Mendham, Chatham, Fairfield. Foster families, including the children ages 12

to 16, are also mentored through Rosemarie’s Rescue Ranch. “We encourage children to get involved,” says Paige, like to hold a leash or a puppy at an adoption event or to even raise funds to benefit the animals. A group of fourth grade girls at the Gould School in North Caldwell recently donated $234 for the animal shelter raised through a bake sale. “We love working with the kids; their eyes are so wide,” says Paige. Efforts are also made at some local venues that leave a box out to collect continued on page 2

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Non-Profit Pet Rescue... continued from front page funds as well as needed items like pet beds, blankets, bowls, pet food and medications such as heart worm medication. “We are a new group; we are evolving,” says Paige. “We really want to educate, to adopt, not to shop.” Paige stresses, “We are completely non-profit.” Any fees involved are nominal and cover cost for medical care, transportation, spay and neuter. “Every single adoption saves two lives,” she says, as it opens up space for another animal to be fostered and one from being euthanized from overcrowding. While she mentions “We prefer to help out community,” Paige says “we will not say no if we have room. Our first priority is to save a

life. We will take an animal if there’s no place for it to go.” Paige decided to name the rescue organization after Rosemarie. “She’s devoted her entire life to benefit the animals,” says Paige. “When we started this group I wanted this to be a tribute for her and her legacy. Rosemarie has been doing this all her life. She’s the hero of this story.” Paige got involved 10 years ago when she “was feeling sad” so she stopped in Petco to pet the animals. That was when she met Rosemarie and Scout, a little terrier she wound up adopting through Orphaned Pets. “Scout changed the course of my life because she introduced me to res-

cue,” says Paige. “Since then I became a foster failure to an unadoptable Rottweiler [Sasha] who hated men but loved my boys. We were able to rehabilitate her. That’s a big part of what we do; to give good experiences and rehab.” Paige got Sasha when she was about six years old with the intentions of fostering her. She wound up keeping her until she died six years later, Dec. 2016. Rosemarie’s Ranch Rescue holds adoption days every third Saturday of the month at Pet Valu in West Caldwell. To volunteer, donate, get involved or attend an adoption day, go to www. RosemariesRescueRanch. com for more information.

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oin in for Tai Chi Chuan, the ancient art of mind/body training. Class will cover range of motion, breathing methods, qigong, and Tai Chi forms. Beginners to advanced may attend this class, which will be taught by Sifu Gary Carbone. Carbone is a lineage

disciple of Master Chen Junhao of Taiyuan, Shanxi China. He is also an international competitor who teaches Xingyi Quan and Chinese Kung fu. Classes are held at the Library Pio Costa Auditorium located in Montville. Classes are set to take place on Wed. May 3, 10,

17, 24, 31, June 7, 14 & 21 from 11 a.m. to noon. The cost is $80 per person for the eight week program. For questions and registration, contact the Recreation Department at: 973331–3305 or visit www. montvillenj.org.

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Support Pediatric Epilepsy Program By Running Or Walking In Strides For Hope

By Jennifer Walkup he 5th Annual Strides for H.O.P.E. Race to benefit the Pediatric Epilepsy Program at Saint Barnabas Medical Center is set to take place on Sun., April 23, at Livingston High School. The 5K run/2K walk, to be held rain or shine, aims to raise awareness and support for children with epilepsy cared for at Saint Barnabas Medical Center. Every dollar raised will fund and support educational programs as well as equipment and provisions for the Pediatric Epilepsy Center at St. Barnabas. This family-fun event, run by the Greenstein Hope Fund, will include many entertaining activities for children and adults of all ages. There will be a DJ, refreshments, balloon artists, face painters and character

appearances. Faith and Marc Greenstein began the Greenstein Hope Fund in 2008 when their six month-old son was diagnosed with the rare Sturge-Weber Syndrome, with epilepsy being one of the main side effects. After numerous hospitalizations, multiple brain surgeries and many therapies and medications to help him live a normal life, the Greensteins were very grateful for the expertise and compassionate care he received at Saint Barnabas Medical Center’s Pediatric Epilepsy Center. The Annual Strides for H.O.P.E. 5k Run & 2K Walk is one of the major fundraising events the Foundation holds. The Greenstein family invites everyone in both the epilepsy community and the local community to join them at the Strides for H.O.P.E. event. Run, walk,

or simply show support by attending the festivities or making a donation. Various level sponsorships are also available. By being a part of the Strides for H.O.P.E. event, participants will help transform hospital care for the thousands of children living with epilepsy that receive care at the Saint Barnabas Pediatric Epilepsy Center. “Our goals for this year is to continue to grow the event as we have each year since its inception in 2013,” said Faith Greenstein. “Last year we had 700 participants and raised $100,000. For 2017, we’d like to grow both of those numbers, as well as the number of sponsors, allowing us to raise more money for the Pediatric Epilepsy Center at St. Barnabas, and also to raise awareness for the epilepsy community overall.”

“There are two sides to this event,” she continued. “The epilepsy community coming together and celebrating their families, and the race itself bringing runners, walkers and athletes to the course. Bringing these groups together on race day for a fun and inspiring event, always results in a very successful day.” The 5K race is on a USATF certified course offering quick and flat sections and a few inclines. There are timers at miles one and two and a clock at the finish. There will also be a 2k family fun walk and kids’ sprints for children ages 12 and under. Race awards for runners include top three overall male/female, and top three in various age groups male/female, 12 and under, 13 and14, 15-19, 20-80. Registration and family events will begin at 8:30

a.m. The run/walk will begin at 10 a.m., kid sprints at 10:45 a.m., and all awards will be announced at 11 a.m. Registration fees are as follows: pre-registration is $25; day-of registration is $30; 2017 USAF-NJ members will have a $22 fee for pre-registration or a $25 fee for day-of registration. Children ages 12 and under are free. Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological problem and approximate-

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ly one in 26 people will be diagnosed with epilepsy at some point in their lives; 450,000 children in the United States are affected by epilepsy. One-third of people with epilepsy live with uncontrollable seizures because no available treatments work for them. To register or donate online to the fifth Annual Strides for H.O.P.E. event, visit: www.barnabashealth. org/strides.

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Love For Music Leads Montville Teacher To Receive Chamber’s Public Service Award

By Maryanne ChristianoMistretta n March 11, Montville teacher, Anthony Sia, received The Public Service Award at the Montville Chamber of Commerce Awards annual banquet. “I wish they gave the award to my students,” said Sia. “I don’t play, I’m just there as their coach.” By day, Sia teaches graphic design and computers at Montville High School. He started the non-profit Montville School of Rock 11 years ago when teachers were assigned the task to teach a course in a subject they didn’t normally teach. According to Sia, the vice principal thought that the teachers could get a

different view of teaching if they taught a course that had to do with a hobby. “I said, ‘I’m doing the School of Rock,’c Sia declared, enthusiastically. While he doesn’t consider himself a “great musician,c Sia does have a musical background. He’s a self-taught pianist, guitarist, and bassist. He also played trumpet in a salsa band. Since he started Montville School of Rock, they’ve performed for many fundraisers. Sia said, “We’ve given money to the homeless bus; we’ve played for families in need, here in town; we played for a little girl diagnosed with cancer – she was only twoyears old, her name was Emma, it [the fundraiser]

was called ‘Emma’s Angel.’ We give quite a bit of money away, but more important, we promote awareness at these clubs. When somebody writes an article, we promote awareness of that organization.” Grants to Montville School of Rock help pay for new instruments. Sia feels that using quality instruments keeps students interested in performing; and keeps his talent well stocked. When students come to Montville School of Rock, it gives them opportunities to perform. Sia said, “There’s a reason they should give up their garage bands.” Music played a role in Sia’s life since childhood. While his parents weren’t

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he Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt is set to be held on Sat., April 15, from 10 a.m. to noon, rain or shine, in Montville, to hunt for eggs

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him off at the club. “The club was pitch dark on the inside,” he said. “My dad would be hauling his amps all over the place. He built me amps for my band. I still have the amps today, and they are beautifully built. They sound fantastic. What my dad did for me was to get me good equipment. All I’m doing is carrying on the tradition, getting the kids the equipment. I’m proud of it [Montville School of Rock] because of that. I love this

thing I’ve created and it’s a lot of fun.” Montville School of Rock will be an on-going thing for Sia. Their next gig is on Fri., April 21, 7:30 p.m. at Montville High School, which will benefit the Gloria Foundation – an organization that helps battered women recover and put their lives back together. For more information on Montville School of Rock, visit www.msorrocks.com.

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By Cheryl Conway new foundation started four months ago is raising funds and awareness about a rare genetic disorder and its need for a cure. As of April 5, Leena and Anil Panwala of Fairfield have raised more than $156K from 232 donors with their new foundation, INADcure Foundation, Fighting Infantile Neuroaxonal Dystrophy. Last Sept. 2016, their two-year old daughter Ariya was diagnosed with the rare disease. While there is currently no cure out there for INAD, the Panwala’s decided to take a proactive approach to help others who may face the same challenges. “We are hoping to spread awareness in an effort to raise funds to go towards a much needed cure that is in the works at UCL in the U.K.,” says Leena Panwala. The Panwalas started noticing symptoms in Oct. 2015 when Ariya was 15 months old. Due to insurance challenges, her diagnosis came a year later. “It started with her eyes shaking back and forth,” describes Leena, decribing a condition of involuntary eye movements called nystagmus. “Prior to 15 months she was hitting her milestones. She was never walking but would pull up to her knees. “So we took her to an ophthalmologist,” says

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Leena and had her eyes and optic nerve checked. Her eyes looked fine and no diagnosis was received. Next visit was to a pediatric neurologist who diagnosed Ariya having hypotonia, or low muscle tone. That doctor had also suggested that Ariya’s condition was not neurological but genetic. The Panwalas then booked an appointment with a geneticist who conducted two small genetic screenings that test for 90 diseases. Both came back clear, says Leena. In Jan. 2016, they took Ariya to a neuro-geneticist at a children’s hospital in Philadelphia and tested her for muscular dystrophy. “They ran another panel of genetic testing. She was able to crawl but had low muscle in her trunk.” When that test came back clear, Ariya visited a developmental pediatrician in Morristown who then referred her to a metabolic geneticist who ran a brain malformation panel which also came back clear. The test that was needed cost $20,000 and screened all the genes to diagnose a mutation. “Due to insurance, genetic testing took us a few tries to get it approved,” says Leena. Approval was finally granted in July to test all of Ariya’s genes through a cheek swab. “Someone has to analyze every single gene,”

says Leena. Two months later in Sept., the Panwalas received Ariya’s diagnosis which identified her as having two non-functioning copies of genes, explains Leena. “We [Leena and her husband] are both carriers,” says Leena. “Chances are one in four” of this happening. “We all have 25,000 genes; it’s very rare for two people to come together for the same exact mutation. My husband and I have that mutation.” After a full year that it took for the diagnosis, Ariya lost her ability to crawl and sit, says Leena. The disease is degenerative meaning “it gets worse over time. They start to lose skills; they lose awareness and end up in vegetative state. There’s no treatment or cure. “We spent a month or two wrapping our minds around everything,” says Leena. They started a private support group Facebook page which attracted about 75 other families, so far, of kids also diagnosed with INAD, says Leena. “There’s 100 known cases worldwide,” she says. After research, Leena learned of three different forms of the disorder. INAD is diagnosed in the infantile stage; ANAD can affect children when they are a bit older, like age 10, as it progresses a lot slower; and Dystonia Parkinson’s which can hit in the

20’s with abilities slowly fading. In Dec. 2016, they started the INADcure Foundation to raise awareness, advocate for rare disease and fundraise to further ongoing research. Gene therapy is the cure currently being researched in the U.K., says Leena, and is in year three. They have treated mice with gene therapy. This year the study is being observed. “Delivering this functioning gene to her would help her,” says Leena, adding that she was given a life expectancy rate of five to ten years without the cure. “She’s only two and a half which is good. The brain is still growing, rewiring and creating new pathways. Maybe we can reverse the affects in time.” Leena says “2016 was a big year for gene therapy.” There are “7,000 known rare diseases it effects. One in 10 Americans are affected by some rare disease.” The purpose of the INADcure Foundation is to help raise funds to contribute to any clinical trials and research. The Panwalas attended a conference in D.C. during Rare Disease Week, from Feb. 27 to March 2, to advocate for the foundation. They visited the National Institute of Health to meet with the FDA director for Drugs of Rare Diseases; met with Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen who “was very compas-

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sionate about our cause,” says Anil, as well as staffers representing other legislators; and learned about current legislation such as Century 21 Cure passed by the former Obama administration.

“One of the points we were trying to get across is that rare diseases are progressive diseases and life expectancy is very short,” says Anil. “The time, the money, the clinical trials; continued on page 11

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Easy Ways To Keep Your Dog’s Ears Healthy

any dog owners never give a second thought to the health of their dogs’ ears. Unless Fido isn’t answering the dinner bell, pet owners may fail to recognize signs that man’s best friend is dealing with ear trouble. Though it’s easily overlooked, maintaining a dog’s ears is something owners must do throughout their four-legged friend’s life. Such maintenance is simple, and owners who remember to make it a part of their dog’s grooming routine can help ensure their

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dog stays clean and healthy for years to come. Why must I prioritize ear maintenance for my dog? The anatomy of dogs’ ears is reason enough for

dog owners to make ear maintenance part of the grooming routine they have for their pets. The inner ears of dogs are curvy and provide many spots for bacteria, parasites and yeast to hide and grow. The winding nature of dogs’ inner ears also can make it difficult to expel any debris that enters the ear canal, and trapped debris can cause infection. What are some signs that suggest my dog’s ears aren’t up to snuff? Much like their owners, dogs may suffer from wax buildup in their ears. But unlike humans, dogs

who have wax buildup in their ears may be coping with microscopic ear mites, which can infect dogs’ inner and external ear canals and lead to infection if left untreated. Ear mites can be difficult to see, but the presence of a black or brown waxy secretion may be indicative of ear mites. Dogs with ear mites may also rub or scratch their ears excessively, and that behavior can lead to ruptured blood vessels within the dog’s ear flap, which will look swollen and cause the dog considerable pain.

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Montville Church Gets Ready For Easter

he Montville United Methodist Church in Towaco invites all community families to its Easter celebrations All are invited to Palm

Sunday services at 10:45 a.m., Good Friday service on Fri., April 14 at 7:30 p.m. Children’s Easter Puppet Show and Egg hunt on Sat., April 15 from1 p.m.-

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you know if the hair needs to be removed at all. It’s important that dog owners do not clean their dog’s ears too often. The skin inside dogs’ ears is very sensitive, so over cleaning the ears can cause irritation. When cleaning dogs’ ears, dog owners should never insert anything inside their dogs’ ear canals. Dog owners who let their dogs go swimming

from time to time should dry the dogs’ ears immediately after they get out of the water. Make sure ears are as dry as possible before letting Fido run off, as wet ears can cause infection and irritation. Ears may not be the first thing dog owners think of when trying to protect their pets from potentially painful health problems. But ear maintenance should be a part of every dog owner’s dog-grooming routine.

Dr. Matthew Krupnick is the owner of the Pequannock Animal Hospital. He grew up in Kinnelon and is happy to be home – with his wife, three cats, and two dogs – to provide quality and compassionate care for pets in the community. The Pequannock Animal Hospital is located at 591 Newark Pompton Turnpike in Pompton Plains. You can reach the hospital by calling 973-616-0400.

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accepted as admission. For directions and information call 973-334-1603.

Montville Recreation Offer Lego Classes

he Montville Recreation Department plans to sponsor Lego Engineering Classes, Peers, Gears & Engineers, by Technology Toolbox for grades kindergarten through second. Young engineers will have the opportunity to explore, investigate and solve problems using levers, gears, pulleys and wheels and axles in this exciting hands-on class that uses Lego Educational materials and Duplo building blocks.

Children will be introduced to simple machines in each one hour class. In true engineering style, time will be allotted to make design improvements to the object being built, allowing the children to bring their creative genius to the surface. Duplos will be used for the kindergarten class and Legos for the first and second grade class. Space is limited. Classes is set for Thur., April 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18 & 25. Kindergartners at

3:30-4:30; grades first and second at4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m., at the Montville Community Park Field House, Montville. Instruction is provided by Miss Eileen from Technology Toolbox, LLC. For more info., visit: www. technologytoolboxnj.com. Cost is $95 six week session. For questions and registration contact the Recreation Department at 973331–3305 or visit at www. montvillenj.org.

Women’s Club Plans Presentation Preventing Child Sexual Abuse

ontville Township Women’s Club is sponsoring a presentation called “Enough Abuse Campaign” on April 25 at 7 p.m. at the Montville Township Senior House, Montville. The Enough Abuse Campaign offers educational information to professionals working with children, parents, teens, and concerned adults to prevent people from sexually abusing children and to prevent children from developing abusive behaviors in the future.

The “Enough Abuse Campaign” starts with a single word – “enough.” Its symbol, a hand raised outward indicates the unwillingness to let the problem go unchallenged any longer. Its hope, that by being united one can end the secrets, shame, hurt, confusion, and denial that for too long have allowed child sexual abuse to operate, and even thrive, in our homes and communities. Its commitment is to bring together parents, pro-

fessionals, adult survivors, concerned citizens, elected leaders, policymakers, and funders to engage them in this historic movement. The speakers for the event will be Eva Szmutko, a Home Visitation Program coordinator with Prevent Child Abuse; and Elizabeth Paterno, a Home Visitation Program specialist for Prevent Child Abuse. The presentation is free and refreshments will be served. Questions, call Marguerite at 973-3357350.

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What Is The Perfect Investment For My Retirement Portfolio?

his is a question I hear all the time. “Mark, cut to the chase and tell me what you would do with this portfolio if it were your money”. This question, also heard by me all the time, reminds me of a question my wife once asked my surgeon after my quintuple bypass in 2010, that she put in charge of my case over all the other 168 doctors that weren’t effectively communicating amongst themselves to get me well after I was in pretty bad shape and barely alive. She said this: “Doc, if that were your wife dying over there, and you were compelled to save her and have her return to health, what would you immediately do to rescue her from danger and restore her to health?” I was “that close” to the end, readers and no one, in my wife Terry’s mind was caring, concerned or motivated enough to save her dying husband. She was told over and over, “buy the box – he’s not going to make it!” She realized I had but one chance, one shred of hope, if properly managed, to regain consciousness and survive that horrific ordeal. If missed, she would be returning home alone. Fortunately, her quick thinking and “take charge” attitude saved my life, her hus-

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band, best friend and the father of her 4 children. Let’s compare this true story to that of your personal financial situation by asking you a simple question, “How many opportunities do you have for a secure retirement?” You work your entire life to accumulate a nest egg and in one day your working income is severed! Whether from an accident, a choice made by you or a choice made by others; on that day you will become dependent on the PAST fruits of your labor and the percentage of it you directed to your very own financial future and the rate of return it received! Your life and lifestyle will be dictated in direct proportion to: First, the amount of savings and investments you’ve scoured away for this day and second, the decisions regarding the positioning of your portfolio to produce a sustainable (hopefully guaranteed*) joint lifetime income with principal access, coupled with a legacy plan for your children. It’s just that simple. Make a poor decision or two and your income and resulting lifestyle may be skewered forever. Therefore, to answer my own question, “How many opportunities do you have for a secure

retirement?” For most of us, the answer is just ONE! Coupled with Social Security and perhaps a pension, your portfolio is basically your only alternative source for an income stream that in my opinion, should not be taken for granted. Quite the contrary; it may be the most critical, vitally important financial decision you’ll ever make. Think of your portfolio as your “spouse” for a moment and you desire her company and involvement in your life for as long as you live. She can’t die, be compromised and must be safely protected from all kinds of risk. What would you do differently, how would you position her assets, what would be your risk tolerance, your dependency level on her performance and frequency of use? I strive for principal, portfolio and income protection with guarantees* to last the rest of your and

your spouse’s lifetime. There is no one perfect investment for your retirement portfolio, but there may be a perfect plan for your retirement. Part of that plan would include the opportunity for liquidity, tax advantages, death benefits, income for life, offer the potential for growth, asset protection from law suits, the incredible financial burden of a long-term care stay with the addition of legal documents providing guidance and leadership during periods of incapacitation, sickness and/ or death. My personal plan back in 2010, included these legal documents naming my wife to be in charge of my health, my daughter as successor and my sister as contingent successor; they were given control of my financial affairs too. In my opinion, financial management is only one aspect of a properly structured retirement program, it must

contain a legal plan of action as well, in addition to a properly funded legacy plan. Fortunately, my legacy plan, though ready, did not need to go into effect back in 2010; I hope not to test those waters for many decades yet to come, but it is spring loaded and ready to jump into action. Are you equally prepared? Is your legacy plan set, your retirement plan loaded to produce indefinite sustainable income? Are you protected from the costs of a health trial, a long-term care incident, a lawsuit, either you or your spouse living too long or dying too soon? And what about inflation compromising your purchasing power over your retirement, are you prepared for that too? I encourage you to sit down with your financial professional/advisor to put these items on the very front burner. If you don’t have a relationship with a qualified advisor, please check me out online and in person. Call for a no obligation appointment to experience a high level of concern, caring and competence from a 35 year veteran of this industry and located in your back yard. I challenge you to challenge me to create a financial plan as unique as you are. Come to our educational workshops

and bring your spouse and a friend. Our Social Security educational workshops are being held April 18th and the 20th 6:30 – 8:00pm. Please call our office for details, reserve your seats and free admission tickets. Your Road to Financial Independence starts now! *Guarantees based on the claims paying ability of the insurance companies selected. Mark Charnet is an investment advisor representative of, and securities and advisory services are offered through, USA Financial Securities (Member FINRA/SIPC). USA Financial Securities is a registered investment advisor located at 6020 E. Fulton St., Ada, MI 49301. American Prosperity Group is not affiliated with USA Financial Securities. APG Representatives are not attorneys.

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Friends Each Gift Ponytail To Locks Of Love Donating over 10” of hair, Sinha went first. “I wanted to help people,” Sinha said. “So I donated my ponytail so that someone else could use my hair.” Kanna, who donated 12” of hair, agreed. “I wanted to give my hair to people with cancer. I wanted to help make others happy.” Locks of Love is a non-profit organization that

Anya Sinha and Charvi Kanna, third grade students at Valley View Elementary School in Montville donate their hair to Locks of Love. (Photo by Sue Marinello)

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for free. Both Sinha and Kanna went to Christina’s Salon in Montville Township. According to each of the students, the decision to share their hair has been a rewarding one. Specific requirements for donating hair can be found on the Locks of website.

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the money for research is crucial. Representatives from 48 states were hearing our voice and our concerns.” For the gene study, “they do need funds; it takes a lot of time to get grants from government.” This only delays research. The INADcure Foundation is helping to raise funds to help pay for the clinical trials and research. The Panwalas set a million dollar goal. “We are trying to fill in the gaps,” says Anil. “As

family members and advocates, we try to supplement these funds so we don’t have these delays.” The other goal of the foundation is to raise awareness and help other families by sharing challenges. Waiting a year for Ariya’s diagnoses hurt Ariya as she was losing her developmental skills. “We would have started the process sooner,” says Leena. “We could have started the foundation sooner. There’s a lot that

could’ve been sooner. At this point in time there’s no treatment or cure; as with anything elese, just knowing or having more knowledge is beneficial.” Their next plan is to hopefully organize some fundraisers such as a 5K and complete their website for INADcure. To donate or learn more about INAD, got to https:// www.youcaring.com/inadcurefoundation-733671 or visit https://m.facebook. com/inadcure.org/.

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Prepare Outdoor Spaces for Warm Weather Use

efore you can fully enjoy your outdoor living spaces this spring, chances are high you’ll need to wash away a layer of winter grime. Thoroughly cleaning and sprucing up these outdoor areas can get you well on your way to a season filled with outdoor entertainment. Take yourself one step closer to backyard barbecues, leisurely evenings around the fire pit and generally reveling in all the season has to offer with these tips for updating your outdoor living environment. Make functional repairs. Start with a careful scan of your yard, giving close attention to items that may have sustained damage during months of disuse. Look for cracks in planters and other items. Inspect wooden furniture and accessories for splintering and rough patches. Check the bolts and hardware securing furniture, especially moving pieces like swinging benches or rocking chairs that are prone to loosening over time. Where needed, make repairs, apply fresh stain or paint and generally ensure each item is in good working condition. Turn attention to aesthetics. Once everything is ready functionally, you can turn your attention to appearances. In most cases, a vigorous washing is all you need to bring fresh life to windows, siding, decking, sidewalks and other concrete or stone surfaces. An electric pressure washer can make short work of the

College Decisions? task, and each of Briggs & Stratton’s models offers a variety of maximum pressure and flow rates to fit homeowners’ unique outdoor cleaning needs. These units feature an onboard detergent tank to easily store and dispense cleaning detergents. Some pressure washers offer additional versatility, such as the POWERflow+ model that has a high pressure mode – ideal for cleaning tough grime – and a high flow mode, which is particularly useful for extended reach, power soaping, power rinsing and delicate surfaces. For best results when using a pressure washer – whether you’re power washing the patio, cleaning outdoor furniture, washing outdoor windows, rinsing out the grill or scrubbing messy garbage bins – aim the spray nozzle perpendicular to the surface you’re cleaning. Use a steady motion because inconsistent pressure leads to striping. Be sure to “feather” your strokes, overlapping

each previous sweep with half the height of the new sweep. Also, allow the detergent soak into difficult stains for 3-5 minutes before rinsing so it has time to latch onto the stain and pull it from the surface. Focus on details. An outdoor space can evolve from a practical area for outside activities into a true extension of your home with just a few simple touches. Plush cushions make it more comfortable to spend extended time outdoors and accents like rugs and decorative accessories lend a sense of character and charm. Convenience features like end tables make it easy to rest a refreshing beverage nearby. Also consider elements like fans and shades to manage the climate as temperatures climb, and don’t overlook the importance of lighting so your enjoyment can continue after the sun fades from the sky. Find more tips to get your outdoor living space ready for spring at briggsandstratton.com.

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ost home cooks want the flexibility of preparing complicated meals with ease and convenience. However, even those with a deft culinary hand may be limited by their tools, space and appliances. Smartly outfitting your kitchen can help you jump meal preparation hurdles, particularly if you are someone who is inclined to prepare multi-course meals. Consider space-saving appliances with versatile functionality that can do more than one job at a time. Just as you can multitask, so should your kitchen appliances. Experts point out that it all boils down to the capabilities of your oven range.

When pressed for time, you may have compromised on cooking times or temperature, leaving dishes to suffer through over- or under-cooking. Home chefs with this problem should consider upgrading to a double oven range, which would allow you to cook multiple dishes at separate temperatures. Consider the flexibility of being able to bake cookies in convection mode at 350 degrees while simultaneously broiling chicken, all in one unit. If you do plan to make this upgrade, consider your needs and options. For example, if an electric connection is the only option for cooking, consider Verona’s 36 inch fully electric double oven range, which

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April Begins Garage Story Sunday Talks At Thomas Edison’s Glenmont Estate

by Michele Guttenberger pecial ranger-led talks of Thomas Edison’s Glenmont garage begin every Sunday, every two weeks, through June 25. If wondering if Thomas Edison saw the future in electric cars, questions will be quickly answered with a visit to this famous West Orange inventor’s personal garage. Many Tesla car aficionados make the pilgrimage to the first electric charging station garage. Al’s Garage, his childhood nickname, is the steampunk time capsule of the electric car’s future for American suburban living. It is story telling of interesting developments conceived in this garage that journeys from car bat-

teries to Edison’s poured concrete dream homes. Like many successful businessmen, Edison’s own domestic domain was his garage. He built it in 1908. It was a fixture that he designed and he oversaw the construction himself. Edison’s garage was his own unique creation, because it was the prototype for his new cement construction venture. This home project helped him master the technique of constructing mass-produced, poured-cement houses using iron molds. His garage and the original Yankee stadium came from the same cement poured by his own Edison Portland Cement. Today’s news is about battery operated cars and

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NCJW Hosts Author Of A Holocaust Survivor’s Story Of Survival

be Peck is the only living Holocaust survivor of an entire town in Poland. He is the only person left in this world who can provide a firsthand account of the atrocities committed by the Nazis against his family, friends and contemporaries. Maya Ross, the author of “Abe-vs-Adolf: The True Story of Holocaust Survivor Abe Peck,” will recount his astonishing story of survival at the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), West Morris Section’s Personal Giving Thank-You Brunch on Sun., April 30, beginning at 10 a.m., at a private home in Denville. The event is open to everyone who makes a do-

nation to the NCJW, West Morris Section’s Personal Giving campaign. Donations may be made by contacting Dorothy Cohen at dorothy_irvingcohen@ msn.com. Personal Giving is coordinated by Dorothy Cohen of Denville and Anne Gorman of Rockaway. Before Nazi Germany targeted European Jews for persecution and then ultimately annihilation in its insidious plan called the Final Solution of the Jewish Question, Peck had a wonderful childhood. But in March 1940, at only 15 years old, Peck was snatched from his home and family and forced to spend the next five unimaginably horrific years

as a prisoner in Nazi concentration camps. Robbed of his teenage years, with no parents to guide or care for him, Abe somehow survived starvation, disease, beatings, shootings, forced labor, death marches and prolonged imprisonment. If asked how he did it, how he defied death by beating the most abysmal of odds, he will simply say that he was lucky. But was it luck, or was it an indomitable will to live? By detailing his firsthand experience of the horrors of discrimination and genocide, through Ross’s book, he fervently hopes that subsequent generations will learn from the past and vow, “Never again.” Ross is a fiction writer

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