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I am grateful to Tri-County for helping me to become the person I am today.” —Jesus Delgado, Junior, DeSales University, past Tri-County Scholarship recipient Forty-one years ago, Tri-County Scholarship Fund (TCSF) was founded to improve the lives of New Jersey’s most financially vulnerable children by providing them access to the superior and safer option of values-based K-12th grade independent schools. “We believe that every child deserves access to a safe, quality education regardless of their family’s zip code or income level, “ says TCSF President, Prudence Pigott. “In many poverty stricken zip codes, the public schools are trying, but not able to deliver an environment that encourages success. There is little in the way of a positive peer group, of character development, or educational excellence. Our parents seek a better option for their children, and Tri-County makes this dream a reality by awarding partial scholarships to better, safer schools.” The majority of scholarship students come from inner-city, single parent homes with an average household income of $30,000. 85% of scholarship students are racial and ethnic minorities. With a 41year proven track record, Tri-County points to a winning formula of shared commitment: TCSF provides partial scholarships, the partner schools offer discounted tuition, and parents sacrifice to pay their share. All are invested in the students’ success. As a result, the students feel believed in and make the most out of the educational opportunity. “By awarding scholarships and educational opportunity, Tri-County breaks the cycle of generational poverty,” says Pigott. “Providing access to a quality education makes all the difference. 100% of our scholarship students graduate from high school. 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THE BERNARDS-RIDGE CONNECTION PAGE 6 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2022 theconnectionsnj.com TABLE OF CONTENTS Somewhere in this Magazine is a FAKE AD. Spot it and send your answer, name, city and phone number to: Spotthefake@theconnectionsnj.com Subject Line: FAKE or play online at theconnectionsnj.com More than 300 people took part in our Spot The Fake Ad Contest in the June-August issue. Congratulations to everyone who “spotted” Good Riddance, Motormouth! The winner, selected randomly from a list of all those who entered and provided the correct answer, is Kathy Connell of Basking Ridge. The winner received a gift certificate fromMystic Lobster Roll Company in Basking Ridge. SPOT THE FAKE! ON THE COVER Gary Godbee......................................Page 8 CONNECTION COMMENDS Center for Intrapersonal Wellness LLC.......................................Page 43 Psychiatric & Behavioral Health Solutions. ................................Page 52 Community News – Tri-County Scholarship Fund................Page 5 HELLO, FALL SECTION Eat, Drink, Celebrate .................Pages 12-21 What About Wine-Cree Wine............Page 14 Family Adventures..............................Page 16 Travel Corner-Avenue Travel..............Page 19 Slice of Life..........................................Page 20 FALL DESTINATIONS SECTION ...Pages 22-23 Pets Health – KIND Veterinary .................................Page 24 SHOP CHESTER SECTION..................Page 25 JEWISH LIFE SECTION. ......................Page 28 Pets CornerMy Dogs Got Class.............................Page 29 KIDZ CONNECTION SECTION. .Pages 26-27 Senior Corner......................................Page 30 SENIOR LIVING SECTION..........Pages 30-31 Health Hotline- APros/Application Pros......................Page 31 HEALTH & WELLNESS SECTION. ..Pages 41-52 Health HotlineBusy Woman Weight Loss..................Page 41 Medical Minutes – NMR.....................Page 44 Health HotlineBedminster Eye & Laser.....................Page 48 Food & Nutrition- Jeweled Nutrition...............................Page 50 HOME & DESIGN SECTION.......Pages 53-65 What’s in your Attic? Bernards Appraisal.............................Page 54 Hints for the Home – Fair Street Interiors............................Page 56 Home ImprovementTrueleaf Kitchens................................Page 60 COMMUNITY CALENDAR. .............Pages 66-67 Mind The Mind. ..................................Page 68 Hello Readers, Welcome to The Connection Bernards-Ridge fall edition! Apart from the change in weather, this is also a time when we transition from a relaxed summer schedule to our normal routine. The fall edition is one of our most popular ones and at this busy time The Connection Magazines becomes even more of a valuable source of information and special offers. Over the last two decades, The Connection Magazines has emerged as the preferred choice for businesses to market their brands and, for readers to engage in everything related to LOCAL shopping, dining, and activities. Our community-centricmindset and professionalism grows with each new edition we bring to YOU. Through our PRINT and DIGITAL magazines, we have consistently managed to spread this love, keeping our readers interested and involved. In this issue –We feature many new and recurring businesses. We urge you to patronize these businesses where you will be treated with great warmth and appreciation. Let them know you read about them in our magazines! Mention-worthy in this edition is our Community News column highlighting Tri-County Scholarship Fund. Tri-County provides partial scholarships to financially disadvantaged children in northern NJ so they can attend safe, quality, values-based independent schools where they thrive. Please read to learn how this organization is changing lives one student at a time. Our Jewish Life page encourages followers of the faith to congregate in our communities to celebrate the upcoming Jewish Holidays. You may want to visit these places of prayer, education and charitable work. On the cover – Gracing the cover of this issue is an oil-on canvas piece by Gary Godbee. The artwork is entitled, Alstede Farm Ruins. Gary says, “In the fall we love to go apple and pumpkin picking and have gone a few times to Alstede Farms in Chester. We recently explored an area of the farmwe hadn't seen before and came across the ruins of themanor house of Jared Haines. The sunlight on the large remaining wall being slowly reclaimed by vines created an arresting image that I wanted to capture.” Please read his impressive bio on page 8. Additionally, find articles on Health & Wellness, Senior Living, Cutting-Edge Medical Technology, Family Laws, Travel & more. Written by industry experts, they are loaded with information and insights. OUR POPULAR DIGITAL FEATURES Don’t forget to FOLLOW our social media channels. We truly do CONNECT you to your communities. Sincerely, Anna Petro, Publisher A NOTE FROM OUR PUBLISHER WINNER WINNER! 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theconnectionsnj.com EAT, DRINK & CELEBRATE PAGE 19 While river cruises have been very popular over the years, one cannot mention the explosion of interest from the American market owing to the masterpiece series, Downton Abbey. Those Viking River commercials had our offices buzzing with clients who wanted more information. And as our clients returned, many wanted to book another and bring their friends and family along. So here is a brief synopsis of the River Cruise industry. Europe, we have the Danube, Moselle, and Rhein rivers with most cruise lines offering itineraries of the storybook landscapes and villages along the routes. On my first river cruise, I chose Ama Waterways, a deluxe line, from Budapest to Vilshofen Germany, and then a 3-night post-cruise in Prague. The highlights for me were the amazing shore excursions and cuisine on board, where they offered a different wine each night from the very port we visited. I was hooked! I only wish I had booked the 14-day cruise, which ended in Amsterdam. I am scheduled to return to Europe next year for the Christmas Markets Cruise. Europe also offers the French waterways with varied itineraries, sailing both northbound and southbound from Paris and visiting the best regions of France including Bordeaux, Normandy, and Provence - An explosion of scenery, history, and the infamous French Cuisine. There is also the Douro River in Portugal. Sailing from Porto through the magical Douro Valley is a great way to see this northern region of Portugal. In North America, we have American Cruise Lines, with river cruises on the Mississippi, and Columbia and Snake Rivers in the Pacific Northwest. Asia. We have the Mekong River cruise, which highlights Cambodia and Vietnam. A pre or post itinerary to visit Siem Reap and the Angkor Wat Temple complex is a must. I was there on the Vernal Equinox which allowed me to witness the sun rise over the main temple. That and the blessing by Buddhist monks made this a highlight of my travel experiences. Africa. We have the Nile River Cruises in Egypt. Offering 3, 4, or 7-night Nile Cruises with fascinating land itineraries in the land of the Pharaohs. And the Zambesi River in Zimbabwe with a pre-set itinerary that includes a Safari. No matter your age or travel budget, there are options for all travelers. For families with children, Adventures by Disney offers an array of specifically planned shore excursions designed to delight children of all ages. And, they have cabins designed to accommodate families. I purposely left out River cruises in Russia, for obvious reasons. The choices highlighted above, and the add-on land itineraries will provide you with fantastic ways to see the world. BUT. Just when you think you have enough options, Ama Waterways begins a River Cruise in Colombia, South America beginning in 2024. You can be sure that I will be one of the first to book!! Cruise Specialists, Caribbean Packages, European Tours, Escorted as well as Independent custom tours to destinations worldwide. Call: 973-325-2345 | Email: info@AveTravelGroup.com By Tom Nero Luxury Cruises, the Rivers! TRAVEL CORNER Europe also offers the French waterways with varied itineraries, sailing both northbound and southbound from Paris and visiting the best regions of France including Bordeaux, Normandy, and Provence - An explosion of scenery, history, and the infamous French Cuisine. LIMITED-TIME 20TH ANNIVERSARY OFFER
theconnectionsnj.com EAT, DRINK & CELEBRATE PAGE 20 40 O 7 D W • C W H Having the philosophy that every time of life is unique and special, I have walked into each new phase with the assumption that I would find my way. Marriage, career, motherhood, empty nesting all presented their challenges and rewards, but I quite blithely assumed there would always be a road map to the future that would present a predictable path. After all, so many of my peers have typically experienced the same challenges and rewards. The baby boomers are a most formidable group, perhaps our sheer numbers alone make it so. We have done things en masse as no other generation has done to my knowledge. My mind is opened, and my eyes are awakened to the reality, however, that entering our senior years follows less of a predictable path, the aging process varies quite drastically from those who are healthy and well enough to enjoy the senior years, to those who are struggling to survive. Using my determination to find the unique and the special has pushed me to redefine this next time of life, this next chapter, as a New Time of Life! I am excited about what is unfolding in front of me. Preparing our treasured Watchung home of 38 years for another family to love and appreciate, wondrous memories of beautiful memories flooding my heart; enhancing my brain power by learning to play golf and work more strategically at word games; returning to group exercising for the socialization and camaraderie, as well as concentrating on balance, flexibility and muscular strength; recognizing that socializing over a meal provides the opportunity to enrich a relationship; joining, and even creating clubs that I would not have had the time previously are all leading to feelings of empowerment, rather than debilitation. As I look around, I sense that being optimistic is a tool I need to keep handy. After all, the aging process is not attractive as the beauty of teens maturing into early adulthood. But there is something extremely attractive about a positive attitude, a genuine interest in others, reaching out to those in need, the confidence that comes from living and growing, and most importantly of all, feeling fulfilled and successful, rather than a feeling of no value. It is easy to compare and predict the future based on others’ experiences, but nothing is written in stone. Perhaps in a different era we would believe that there is some sort of straight line to and through the aging process, but this is not true anymore. Today’s seniors have healthier foods, access to exercise, brain teasers and stimulators, high caliber medical care and the reality that socializing keeps us feeling younger. Many of our generation are traveling, exploring, developing hobbies, taking advanced courses at colleges and universities, mentoring, and challenging ourselves. There is little reason not to use this gift of time to our advantage. As we prepare to close the door to our home, carrying our memories in our hearts buoys me. The second-grade report cards are imprinted in my mind, the prom dresses will be worn by another young beauty, and the artwork collection will move along with us, hung on different walls. Life will change. That will be the constant. I am excited by the future, excited by my dreams, excited by the possibilities. Never has the statement, “not getting older, getting better” felt more timely, and never have I been more thankful for that tool of optimism! Paraphrasing Red, portrayed by Morgan Freeman in the beautiful movie, Shawshank Redemption, “I hope our new life brings us a peaceful happiness, I hope we can further enrich our lives, I hope our family continues to grow and loves to visit often, I hope…” As I look around, I sense that being optimistic is a tool I need to keep handy. After all, the aging process is not attractive as the beauty of teens maturing into early adulthood. Embracing a New Time of Life SLICE OF LIFE By Ellyn Mantell
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THE BERNARDS-RIDGE CONNECTION PAGE 24 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2022 theconnectionsnj.com WE ARE KIND Exceptional Care & Compassion Our new state-of-the-art hospital is opening soon! Services will include: • Progressive and Full-Service Veterinary Care • Preventative Medicine • Individualized Treatment Plans • Surgical Services in a State-of-the-Art Surgical Suite • Comprehensive Dentistry and Digital Dental X-ray • Advanced Diagnostics and Ultrasound Imaging • In-house Laboratory Housecall services available now! To learn more or request an appointment, visit www.kindveterinarycare.com 1990 Washington Valley Road, Martinsville, NJ 08836 (732) 484-1743 | www.kindveterinarycare.com KIND V E T E R I N A R Y C A R E C E N T E R ANDREA S . FRE EMAN, VMD, MS Several generations ago it was common to feed pets leftovers from the family dinner table as their sole diet. However, as our understanding of veterinary nutrition evolved, commercial pet foods were designed to provide a more complete, balanced, and consistent diet for our pets. It also became apparent that dogs, cats and humans all have very different nutritional needs. Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), a serious type of heart disease that leads to heart failure and death, was one of the first medical conditions caused by nutritional deficiency to be identified in dogs and cats. Taurine deficiency in pet food was discovered to be the cause as it was discovered that dogs and cats need significantly more taurine in their diets than humans. Recognition of this and other variations in species’ micronutrient requirements led to the development of the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO), who along with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), ensure that commercial pet foods meet the minimum nutritional requirements for each species. For years following, diet-associated DCM cases were seen only in pets fed home-cooked or other non-mainstream commercial diets. Inmore recent years, consumers have a preference for pet foods that look more appetizing to people, as well as more natural and organic to avoid antibiotics and pesticide residues. They also prefer grain-free foods to avoid gluten intake for the treatment of allergies and as a means to avoid corn - a food that is known to be genetically modified. These consumer preferences have resulted in major changes to the pet food industry and huge growth in the sale of raw diets, smaller boutique brand pet foods, and grain-free diets. But cats and dogs are not small people and dietary tolerances differ. For instance, chocolate and grapes are toxic to dogs, but not to humans. And while food allergies are not uncommon in dogs and cats, the most common food allergens for them are not grains, but are actually the most common protein sources used in pet food – chicken and beef. In July 2018, the FDA published its first warning about diet-associated DCM in dogs after veterinarians were reporting a higher incidence of the disease in dogs fed boutique and grain-free diets. In June 2019, the FDA updated its warning and provided data about the number of reports, breeds affected, and the pet food brands most involved (this information is available online). This data reported that 90% of the diets fed to affected dogs were advertised as “grain-free” and 93% used peas and/ or lentils as the grain substitute. Research is still ongoing to better understand the mechanism behind the changes to the heart muscle that occurs with these diets, but it does not seem to be due to taurine deficiency. The good news is that these changes are reversible, particularly if the diet is changed before serious heart muscle remodeling and heart failure have occurred. Thus, the general consensus amongst most veterinarians is that diets containing peas, lentils, or other legumes as the major carbohydrate sources should be avoided. Concurrently, there are also many pet owners who prefer to home-cook meals for their pets. However, even for veterinary nutritionists, it can be difficult to properly balance homecooked diets to ensure all of the necessary vitamins, minerals, and micronutrients are included. Chicken and rice-based diets, although commonly recommended as easily digestible diets for short-term feeding in pets with stomach upset, are notoriously nutritionally deficient, especially in iron and calcium. Feeding a primarily AAFCO-approved commercial diet with a smaller portion of home-cooked ingredients and a pet multi-vitamin may be the compromise for pet owners who still wish to home cook for their pets. Veterinarians recognize that each pet has different dietary needs based on their age, activity level, and the presence of any concurrent medical conditions. As such, pet owners should consult with their veterinarian when deciding upon what diet is best for their pet. At KIND Veterinary Care Center, we are committed to providing exceptional and compassionate lifelong care for our patients. As a full-service veterinary hospital, we offer comprehensive and convenient medical, dental, and surgical services with a personal touch. Food For Thought: Choosing a Healthy Diet for Your Pet Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), a serious type of heart disease that leads to heart failure and death, was one of the first medical conditions caused by nutritional deficiency to be identified in dogs and cats. Taurine deficiency in pet food was discovered to be the cause as it was discovered that dogs and cats need significantly more taurine in their diets than humans. PETS’ HEALTH By Andrea S. Freeman, VMD, MS
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