Complete dinner and à la carte orders must be placed by Monday, November 25
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (November 4, 2019) – Spend more quality time with your loved ones this Thanksgiving and leave the cooking to TooJay’s.
With complete dinner and à la carte options, guests can select the quantities of Thanksgiving favorites that best fit their needs. Popular TooJay’s offerings include:
Carved Turkey Dinner Feast
Back by popular demand, Carved Turkey Dinner Feast features an oven-roasted whole turkey, your choice of mashed potatoes or yams, cranberry sauce, cornbread stuffing and a choice of vegetable green beans Almondine or glazed carrots. Oven-roasted turkeys are available in three sizes.
Carved Turkey (no sides)
Want to just buy the bird? No problem! Oven-roasted turkeys come in three sizes: small for serving 6-8 people, medium for serving 10-12 people and large for serving 18-20 people.
Traditional Turkey Dinner
The Thanksgiving classic, Traditional Turkey Dinner, features tender, oven-roasted turkey served with mashed potatoes and cornbread stuffing, topped with turkey gravy and served with a fresh vegetable, cranberry sauce and soup or salad.
Hickory Smoked Honey Glazed Spiral-cut Ham
A sweet and savory option, TooJay’s hearty, fully sliced sweet ham is hickorysmoked and comes with a honey glaze.
Traditional side dishes can be ordered by the pound to complete feasts of all sizes and include glazed carrots, gravy, green beans, Almondine, yams, mashed potatoes and cornbread stuffing.
Put the finishing touch on your meal by ordering freshly baked seasonal desserts from TooJay’s famous bakery, including Pumpkin Pie, Pumpkin Spice Cake and Pumpkin Cheesecake. Orders must be placed by Monday, November 25.
Founded in 1981, TooJay’s currently serves guests at 30 restaurants in Palm Beach and Broward counties, Collier County, the Treasure Coast, the West Coast of Florida, the Orlando area and The Villages.
TooJay’s received the 2019 Best of Palm Beach County Awards for Best Sandwich Shop and Best Dessert from The Palm Beach Post, the 2018 Best of the Menu Tracker for its Nova Latkes from Nation’s Restaurant News, the 2019 and 2018 Restaurant Neighbor Award as a State Winner from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation for its work with Feeding Florida, the 2019 and 2018 Dining Award for Best Deli from Orlando Magazine.
Palm Beach North Chamber Names Familiar Face as Director of Membership Development
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. – The Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the hire of its new Director of Membership Development Brittany Cartwright.
Cartwright most recently served as a Community Engagement Account Executive at Discover the Palm Beaches since 2015. She has an extensive background in advertising and sponsorship sales, client growth and retention of local and national businesses.
Cartwright has previously worked with the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce as a Special Events Intern assisting with the communication and events department. Cartwright also served as a Special Events Coordinator at Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches & Treasure Coast.
“Brittany is passionate about the Palm Beach North Region,” said Noel Martinez, President and CEO for the Palm Beach North Chamber. “She fits the culture we are trying to build here. She has the drive and connections needed to help grow and retain our membership.”
Cartwright is an engaged member of the community. She is an active alumna of Leadership Palm Beach County and currently serves on their Focus program committee. Cartwright has also volunteered on the Young Professionals Council and Ambassador Committee here at the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce. She has also volunteered as a committee member of the Young Friends of the Historical Society of Palm Beach County and has served as a board member for the Friends of Jupiter Beach.
About Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce: The Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce is one of the largest and most active business organizations in Southeast Florida. Serving businesses in the ten (10) municipalities that make up Palm Beach North, the Chamber fosters a partnership of private, public, educational and civic organizations working together to ensure Palm Beach North is Florida’s “Prosperity Coast”. The Chamber’s four strategic imperatives are: A Prosperous Economy, High Quality of Life for all residents, a Smart and Connected Region, and Regional Leadership. For more information visit: www.pbnchamber.com.
“MEET THE ORCHESTRA” OFFERS HANDS ON OPPORTUNITY FOR KIDS
TO ENGAGE IN CLASSICAL MUSIC
Boca Raton, FL–The SYMPHONIA’S popular “Meet the Orchestra” series returns this year, offering kids through age 14 and their parents a fun way to learn about classical music. Kids attend a live dress rehearsal with the orchestra, then meet the musicians and participate in an “instrument petting zoo.” The program takes place on Saturdays from 10:30 am-12 noon at the Robert’s Theater, St Andrews School, 3900 Jog Road, Boca Raton.
Upcoming “Meet the Orchestra” programs include:
December 7, 2019: Reading the Staff
Learn about parts of the staff and how to read music, as well as learning about composer Samuel Barber’s Knoxville, Summer of 1915.
January 4, 2020: Speaking in Music
Learn about the ways that composers communicate their musical ideas to musicians and meet violinist Danie Andai.
February 8, 2020: You Get Rhythm
Create basic music rhythms, learn about the composers Zwilich and Beethoven, meet conductor James Judd and soloists Elissa Lee Koljonen and Yumi Kendall.
March 28, 2020: Come Compose with Us
Compose music as a group, using the information learned from the previous sessions and meet piano soloist Marika Bournaki.
Tickets are free for children and $5 for adults. Reservations are required. For tickets, visit thesymphonia.org or call 866-687-4201.
About The SYMPHONIA
The SYMPHONIA, recognized as the region’s world-class chamber orchestra, provides high-quality classical music for the enjoyment and benefit of the South Florida community. The SYMPHONIA’S performances and educational outreach programs feature nationally and internationally acclaimed conductors and soloists, enhancing the cultural lives of area residents, with special emphasis on its younger citizens.
Book Review: 2020 Dressage Rider’s Journal Subtitle: FEI Coach Helps More Dressage Rider’s Make 2020 Their Goal-Getting Year
FEI Coach, Trainer and Rider Ruth Hogan-Poulsen recently released the new 2020 Dressage Rider’s Journal, giving dressage rider’s a great new tool for applying structure to their riding life! The 2020 edition is improved and expanded from the original 2019 edition, which launched as a #1 Equestrian Sports New Release on Amazon US, with multiple 5-star reviews from shoppers.
A Portable Work of Art
The book is too big to be carried everywhere, but when you do bring it with you to the barn, shows or other trips, you’ll be literally carrying around a work of art with you. The softcover book features a wrap-around watercolor of a chestnut horse and rider by equestrian artist Emilie Goddard.
How the Journal Helps Riders Stay on Track
The book is not just beautiful, it is created with a clear purpose in mind. Setting goals can be a daunting task, but this 2020 planner makes setting goals, tracking and keeping a calendar easier and effective for the dressage rider and competitor.
The Dressage Rider’s Journal starts with introductory goal-setting worksheet pages, followed by a dated planner-style layout built specifically for dressage riders. The monthly and weekly calendar pages feature action plan and goal focused layouts to keep feedback, notes and performance highlights easy-to-review as you go through your show season and training year.
Will This Book Work for Every Dressage Rider?
The 2020 edition was created to serve riders using the standard 20 m x 60 m arena. If you are only planning to show in the small arena, be sure that the 20 m x 60 m arena and figure diagrams can work for you.
At 250 pages and 8.5” x 11” (US standard letter size), think more backpack or tote than cute handbag for taking the book on-the-go.
The Journal is already getting great reviews for riders at all levels for strategizing a show season, focusing in on an award goal or tracking training progress.
The Dressage Rider’s Journal Availability
The Dressage Rider’s Journal is now available on Amazon.com as well as the international Amazon platforms such as Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.ca and many more!
Love the cover art? Check out more of cover artist Emilie Goddard’s horse and dog designs at www.BecausePony.com.
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For more information:
Ariana Marshall
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To buy The Dressage Rider’s Journal:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1704393493
This Thursday, November 7, West Palm Beach Mayor Keith A. James, The City of West Palm Beach and the West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency will officially unveil the much-anticipated new look of 200 block of Clematis Street with a Ribbon Cutting at 5:30 PM, followed by a Street Soiree under the stars from 6:00 – 8:00 PM.
Guests will enjoy complimentary food and drink tastings* from participating restaurants including Lynora’s, Rocco’s Tacos, Duffy’s, Batch, Starbucks, Sloan’s, and more, while they listen to the sweet sounds of live music by Denny Artache and Davis & Dow. Steps away Clematis by Night will also include more great music by Lara Hope & The Ark-Tones, happening from 6:00-9:00 PM on the Great Lawn. This event is a part of the City’s 125th Anniversary series of celebrations.
*Food and beverage available while supplies last. Attendees must have a wristband to be served.
The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium recently hosted their 8th annual Conservation Cup, a Better Ball tournament on October 28, 2019. The sold-out event, presented by CBIZ, took place at Mayacoo Lakes and included a luncheon, putting contest, cocktail party and awards presentation.
Participants were swinging for science as funds raised go to support the Science Center’s mission. “This is a hole-in-one event for us every year open every mind to science,” said Kate Arrizza, CEO of the Science Center. “We are grateful for our generous sponsors and participants who support us each year and look forward to many more.”
The winners of this year’s Conservation Cup for men was Scott Butler and Robbie Wight, and women’s low net winners were Jessica Shapiro and Lauren King.
Heath Randolph served as chairman of the event along with co-chairpersons Scott Butler, Mack Perry, Cari Rentas, Carolyn Sasso and Jeff Smith. Committee members included Lew Crampton, Matthew Ferguson, David Fite, Dennis Goldstein, Sophie Gross, Patrick Horgan, Page Lee Hufty, Jeremy Johnson, Michael Perry, Grier Pressly, Cater Randolph, Rebecca Seelig, Brian Smith, Kellie Stenzel and Robbie Wight.
Sponsors of the 2019 Conservation Cup were Butler Construction, Cigna, Kathleen and Lew Crampton, Dalzell Trading, Steve Duncker, EDS Air Conditioning and Plumbing, Gast Construction Group, Hedrick Brothers Construction, Island Boutique, Brandy Lowe, Mettler Randolph Massey Ferguson Carroll & Sterlacci P.L., MP Design & Architecture, Palm Beach Public Relations, Palmdale Oil Company, Carrie and Mack Perry, Cari Rentas, Heath Randolph, Shani Core Interiors, Steve and Melinda Duncker, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, and William Raveis South Florida.
The mission of the Science Center is to “open every mind to science.” In addition to its fresh and saltwater aquarium and new backyard Science Trail, the indoor/outdoor SFSCA venue features more than 100 hands-on educational exhibits, a digital planetarium, conservation research station, Florida exhibit hall, Pre-K focused “Discovery Center,” an interactive Everglades exhibit and the 18-hole Conservation Course – an outdoor putting course with science-focused education stations. The newest addition includes a $2.5 million permanent exhibit, “Journey Through the Human Brain” and features the most advanced neuroscience research and technology in the world.
The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium is located at 4801 Dreher Trail North in West Palm Beach and is open Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., and on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Hall of Heroes is included in general admission to the SFSCA, at $17.95 for adults $15.95 for seniors, $13.95 for kids ages 3-12 and free for kids under 3. Planetarium shows and mini golf are not included in general admission pricing.
For more information, call 561-832-1988 or visit www.sfsciencecenter.org. Like the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium on Facebook and follow them on Twitter and Instagram @SFScienceCenter.
With the holidays fast approaching we’re heading into the season of lengthy “to-do” lists, packed calendars and maybe even a few extra pounds from all the treats. Finding balance can be difficult at any time of the year becoming even more elusive during the holiday season. Stop. Take a deep breath. Book a long weekend at one of these destinations and find your Zen. Chances are you’ll need it for all those family gatherings.
Labyrinth at Ghost Ranch
Ghost Ranch, Abiquiú, New Mexico
Located on 21,000 acres set amidst the red rocks of New Mexico that once inspired painter Georgia O’Keeffe, the Ghost Ranch holds true to its mission to provide “a community for the spirit: for rest, re-creation and renewal.” Notable guests include Charles Lindbergh, Ansel Adams, and John Wayne. And, of course, Georgia O’Keeffe who was infinitely inspired by the local landscape.
Ghost Ranch helps you find your Zen with active pursuits including high desert hiking through red rocks and hills to lush green areas of forest and past dinosaur quarries. Abiquiú Lake provides opportunity for kayaking and canoeing. And horseback riding along the O’Keefe Landscape Trails bring you face to face with the landscapes that have captured the hearts of artists for centuries.
For relaxation, Ghost Ranch brings a myriad of bodywork and yoga sessions. Massage therapists combine Swedish massage with elements of other treatments including Polarity Therapy, reflexology, acupressure and Reiki.
Ghost Ranch offers much in the realm of spirituality including a rock labyrinth. Representing wholeness and unity, labyrinths are considered a path to the center of the soul. Used as a tool to aid in meditation—each individual’s experience is unique and based on personal cultural and religious traditions. www.ghostranch.org
Monastère des Augustinesm
Monastère des Augustinesm, Quebec City
After nearly four centuries of dedicating their lives to caring for the body and soul at Monastère des Augustinesm in Quebec City, the Augustine Sisters faced decline in the early 1990s. Reflecting on their options, a clear priority emerged—ensure the longevity of both the tangible and intangible heritage of the Order of Augustine Sisters.
In a project that took more than 25 years to complete, preservation of the tangible heritage manifested in an onsite museum housing more than 40,000 artifacts and archives from the monastery. The intangible heritage of the Augustine Sisters lives on in the form of a wellness resort. Offering numerous activities in programs of holistic health including yoga, meditation and private nutrition counseling, the Monastère des Augustinesm continues to nurture bodies and souls.
The onsite restaurant provides breakfast, lunch and dinner. Offering a delicious selection of entrees, salads and infused teas, meals keep the focus on wellness. Chosen based on the available produce, fish and meats, the daily menu brings locally sourced products to the table. And, in keeping with the meditative spirit that permeates the resort, breakfast is served and eaten in silence.
Lunch at Monastère des Augustinesm
Guests can choose lodging in the former cells of the Augustine Sisters which have been renovated to include modern conveniences. If you prefer more space, contemporary rooms are also available and more suitable for couples.
A place to connect with your inner self and disconnect from the world, The Monastère des Augustinesm provides a sanctuary amid a bustling urban environment. And since your Zen isn’t going to send you a text, go ahead and leave that smartphone at reception—if you can handle it. www.monastere.ca/en
Nature Wall at YO1
YO1, Monticello, New York
Sequester yourself in the confines of the luxurious YO1 Wellness Resort. Perched overlooking 1,300 acres of the serene landscape of New York’s Catskills Mountains near Monticello, this 131-room resort provides an authentic immersive wellness experience focused on lasting results.
YO1 (or “Yovan” in Sanskrit) means youthful representing the human quest of attaining eternal youth. Brought to the US by Indian billionaire and philanthropist Subhash Chandra, YO1 explores the ways Ayurveda, Naturopathy, yoga and acupuncture can be incorporated into your personal wellness journey.
The experience begins with a consultation and thoughtful examination of personal health and inner well-being. Your counselor recommends a personalized program of treatments. Additionally, individually designed culinary programs feature foods that strengthen the immune system and detoxify the body—something we could all use during the holiday season.
Shirodhara Treatment
Ayurveda therapies date back over 5,000 years. If given the chance, try Shirodhara. Having a stream of warm oil poured over my head in a back and forth movement while receiving a light massage was perhaps the most therapeutic experience of my life. I’m pretty sure my Zen was right beside me on that table. www.yo1.com
Momness: The state of being motherly towards others. Nurturing and making personal observations, and fixing.
Apparently, I have been “moming” a friend of mine by asking if they remembered top turn the lights off, is the stove off, etc.
It’s also a “mom” trait to be able to find something. How often do you hear cries of “Where are my keys?” or “Where are my baseball pants?” or “Where is my blue duffel bag?” No one else in the family seems capable of finding anything. But as a Mom I can usually find the missing item in less than one minute. It’s a Mom thing apparently.
Worrying about everyone’s interpersonal relationships is also a “Mom thing.” I had a friend with six children. When they were younger, she would, for Christmas, get cards and gifts from each child to each other child. “Do you know how many relationships I have to maintain?” she said to me, exasperated one day.
On the flip side of this, it is a Mom’s greatest joy to see her children getting along and even building upon a friendship. One of my other friends has two boys, who often fought with each other growing up. Now they are in their twenties. They live close to each other in Nashville. She is overjoyed that they eat dinner together every night and help each other out all the time.
In fact, the worst part of being a Mom might be worrying. Are they going to make it to their destination OK? Is everything going to get along at Thanksgiving? Did we offend them in any way? All of these kinds of thoughts don’t get you anywhere though. The best part of Momness is the ability to love someone outside of yourself with a love that is perhaps even more powerful than any other love you have ever known.
GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN: THE ‘CROWN JEWEL’ OF THE TAR HEEL STATE
A Monumental ‘Masterpiece’ of Mother Nature
By Mike May
Any excursion to western North Carolina must include a visit to Grandfather Mountain. A day trip to Grandfather Mountain is worth your time and money because it will create a lifetime of priceless memories – for young and old.
Grandfather Mountain is located east of Asheville and two miles north of Linville, along State Road 221. If you travelling along the Blue Ridge Parkway, take the exit at mile marker 305 and go north along SR 221 for one mile. You can’t miss it! And like everything these days, background information about Grandfather Mountain can be found online — (www.grandfather.com or www.grandfathermountain.org or 1-800-468-7325).
As soon as you pay your entry fee at the front gate, you will be given a CD which will give you an audio guided tour of the park – starting at the bottom and working your way to the top, which is a 2.5 mile drive. The perfect travelling speed to say in sync with the audio is 15-20 miles per hour. Within a matter of seconds, on your left, you will see MacRae Meadows, the site of the Scottish Highland Games which is held every July for Scottish clans. The strong ties to Scotland are on full display during this annual athletic rendezvous.
Photo by Skip Sickler | Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation
The Flora and the Fauna
Soon after passing MacRae Meadows, take time to stop at the Half Moon Overlook where hundreds of pink shell azaleas and Catawba rhododendrons can be seen. Grandfather Mountain is home to the world’s largest concentration of pink shell azaleas, which are native to northwest North Carolina. Those azaleas are in full bloom in May and the rhododendrons are their most beautiful in June. From Half Moon Overlook, you can see the top two peaks of Grandfather Mountain – Linville Peak and Second Peak (5,946 feet high). As you travel toward Linville Peak and Second Peak, keep your eyes focused on the 19 different tree types; 64 different varieties of plants and flowers; and 73 rare or endangered species that live on the mountain. It’s also worth noting that Grandfather Mountain features 16 different natural communities based on weather, forest, and typography. It truly is a unique environmental spectacle.
Throughout the journey to the top of Grandfather Mountain, there are a number of picnic areas, all of which offer a safe and serene location for a chance to ‘break bread’ with your tour party.
As you work your way up Grandfather Mountain, you’ll want to stop and gaze at a pair of giant boulders – Sphinx Rock and Split Rock. Scientists say the two rocks used to be one rock, but weathering has caused the one big rock to split into two over time. Both rocks are older than Grandfather Mountain itself, as they are thought to be roughly 640 million years old. Sphinx Rock is the bigger one of the two – weighing in at more than two million pounds! If you look closely at Sphinx Rock, the side effects of the weathering has left a face etched into its side, similar to what you see on display in Egypt.
Photo by Skip Sickler | Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation
Enjoying Lunch, Learning about Animals, and Eating Fudge
Your next stop should be the Nature Museum and Mildred’s Grill. The Nature Museum has a self-guided tour of what animals live in the area (there are bears, but no lions or tigers!), what precious stones have been excavated from this region (and can still be found!), and the replicas of the gun and powder keg owned by the name of the famous pioneer who once walked in and around Grandfather Mountain in the late 1760s (it was Daniel Boone!). To make the experience complete, there is an Animal Habitat at the park where black bears, otters, cougars, white tail deer, golden eagles and bald eagles are living in separate/controlled outdoor environments where visitors can see them roaming, sleeping, eating, climbing, bathing, and playing. As for those precious stones, gold, rubies, emeralds, amethyst, and various forms of quartz are still buried in Grandfather Mountain. At one time, there were three gold mines in Grandfather Mountain, though the California Gold Rush in the mid-1800s motivated a number of miners to abandon North Carolina and head west for bigger and better treasures!
Adjacent to the Nature Museum is Mildred’s Grill and a gift shop. Mildred’s offers your typical lunchtime fare of hamburgers, French fries, and soft drinks, but I highly recommend the vegetable beef soup, the sweet potato fries, and iced tea (half sweet and half unsweetened). If you want, the staff at Mildred’s will pack your lunch ‘to go’ which you can then enjoy at any of the picnic areas on the mountain. Why the name Mildred? It’s named after the first black bear that lived in captivity in the Animal Habitat. She was given the name Mildred and she died in 1992, but her name and memory remain an indelible part of the history of Grandfather Mountain.
As soon as you finish lunch at Mildred’s Grill, walk through the Nature Museum, visit the Butterfly Garden, and stroll through the Animal Habitat. Then, make sure you visit the Fudge Shop for homemade fudge. Inside, they give you very liberal and tasty samples of every variety of fudge. I highly recommend the peanut butter fudge and walnut fudge! If you are short on cash, there’s an ATM on site.
Destination: The Mountain Top
Once you leave the Fudge Shop and head toward the top of the mountain, pull out your binoculars. The views along the way are spectacular. You can reach the top of the mountain by car or you can park your car at one of the parking lots and travel by foot along one of the hiking trails. The Bridge Trail is a popular hiking trail that will take you to Linville Peak and Second Peak. It starts at the Black Rock Parking Area. It’s less than a half mile to the top and you don’t have to be an experienced hiker to successfully navigate your way. Timewise, it’s about a 20-minute hike. Once you reach the top of the mountain, you can buy a snack, purchase a souvenir, or go to the bathroom at the Top Shop…..and then walk across the Mile High Swinging Bridge, which is the ‘link’ between the two peaks. Many visitors to the top of the mountain consider the walk across the bridge to be the highlight of their trip to Grandfather Mountain. The Mile High Swinging Bridge was first constructed in 1952 and was originally made of wooden floorboards. In 1999, the bridge was rebuilt with galvanized steel and is now secured with a number of cables. While there is still a slight ‘swing’ to the bridge, there is more of a ‘sing’ to the bridge as the wind whistles through the metal planks used to construct it. Park rangers say the bridge ‘sings’ like a harmonica when the breeze is steady and strong. There is one plank in the bridge which indicates you are 5,280 feet above sea level – a mile high. That’s what I call a natural ‘high!’ The view from the top is stunning, to say the least. On a clear day, you can see the skyline of Charlotte – 80 miles to the southeast. Mt. Mitchell, the tallest peak east of the Mississippi River, is also visible when you look to the southwest. Grandmother Mountain can easily be seen from either Linville or Second Peak as it has a television tower perched on its summit.
Grandfather Mountain is selling approximately 2,700 acres of wilderness backcountry to the state of North Carolina to be protected under the state Nature & Historic Preserves Act.
Grandfather Mountain: News and Notes
At that high altitude, it can get rather chilly in the winter and it remains pleasant in the summer. When you do reach the peak, the temperature at that time of the year is similar to what it is in Newfoundland, Canada. The record low at Grandfather Mountain is -32 degrees (F) and the record high is 83 degrees (F). That record low was recorded on January 21, 1985 and the record high was recorded on two occasions — August 22, 1983 and July 26, 2005.
While roaming in, around, up, and down one of Grandfather Mountain’s eleven hiking trails, keep an eye out for a Weller’s salamander, the Canada warbler, and possibly black bears, which still live in the wild on Grandfather Mountain.
For movie buffs, do you remember when Forrest Gump ran across the United States in that popular movie? Well, a portion of his ‘run’ was filmed on Grandfather Mountain. The occasion is marked with a sign on one of the hair-pin curves, entitled Forrest Gump Curve.
Park officials are quick to remind you that Grandfather Mountain is one of the most rugged mountains in the eastern part of the United States. It’s important that all visitors avoid the ledges and don’t climb on the rocks wearing slick-soled shoes or flip-flops. And, you should not forget to supervise children closely. There are no fences along the edges of Grandfather Mountain!
As for the roots of Grandfather Mountain’s name, there are two answers to that question. Some people believe that its age (estimated at 300 million years old) is why it is called Grandfather Mountain. Others believe that when the mountain was first discovered by explorers, the mountain looked like the face of an old man looking into the sky – thus the name, Grandfather Mountain.
Mike May, the author of this story, visited Grandfather Mountain on July 2, 2011. Mike lives in Wellington, Florida. He can be reached via email at: mmaymarketing@gmail.com.
Fleas and ticks feed on your pet’s blood and can cause health problems ranging from allergic reactions to serious tick-borne illnesses.
Fleas can take in 15 times their own weight in blood so dogs and cats that lose too much blood may develop anemia, a dangerous drop in the number of their red blood cells. Puppies and kittens are especially at risk. Signs of anemia caused by fleas include pale gums and lack of energy.
Fleas are the most common cause of skin disease in dogs and cats. When a flea bites, it injects saliva into your pet’s skin. This may trigger an allergic reaction. Signs include intense itching, hair loss (especially just in front of the tail), scabs, and red, irritated skin, which may lead to skin infections.
Fleas also can affect humans. To avoid flea bites, keep your animals and your home flea-free.
The Brown dog tick, also called the kennel tick, does well indoors and usually attaches around the ears or between a dog’s toes. This tick can carry serious diseases that affect dogs, such as ehrlichiosis.
The Deer ticks feed on many types of mammals, including people. They’re dangerous because they can transmit Lyme disease to dogs and people. Lyme disease causes fever and joint pain and, sometimes, serious kidney disease in dogs.
The American Dog Tick is one of the most common ticks and feeds on people as well as dogs. These ticks can spread Rocky Mountain spotted fever and can be fatal in dogs and may cause serious symptoms in people.
Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and ehrlichiosis cause similar symptoms in dogs: loss of appetite, fever, swollen lymph nodes and joint swelling or pain.
Be aware that there are many different flea and tick prevention products on the market, and some are very toxic and could have adverse reactions on your pet.
If you suspect your pet is suffering from the effects of fleas and ticks, we recommend scheduling a veterinary appointment with us . At Anzer Animal Hospital our veterinarians and staff have extensive experience and will treat your pet safely, providing protection for up to 12 weeks with only one dose, covering the entire duration of the flea lifecycle to prevent fleas from re -infesting your home .
We know flea and tick infestations can be frightening and overwhelming, but we assure you they are treatable. Call us at 561-619-7600 and let us exceed your expectations!
