BUTTON ART Sue Burns, Owls Club member, works on her button art project, one of the many projects she has made during her time attending Owls Club. Photo provided by Owls Club.
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GROUP EXCURSION Owls Club tries to bridge the gap between seniors and traveling by offering group excursions. Recently, some Owl Club members ventured to Fort Wayne to indulge in sightseeing, famous coney dogs and other delicious treats. Photo provided.
Namenye concentrates on decorating one of her cookies. Cookie decorating is one of the many creative classes seniors can challenge themselves with. Photo provided.
Owls Club helps fights senior LONELINESS EPIDEMIC
By MARISSA SWEATLAND Staff Writer
“Our mission is very simple, it is to combat the loneliness epidemic we are seeing in the United States. We want to support our seniors and get them out of the house,” Maggie Okponobi, executive director of Owls Club, explained. “We want them to come and be social, no matter what that looks like for them. It could be as simple as coming and having a cup of coffee. We want to increase the health of seniors in our community.”
Located within the Trinity United Methodist Church, 2715 E. Jackson Blvd., Elkhart, Owls Club strives
to improve the health and well-being of seniors 55 and better through purposeful opportunities for “service, lifelong learning, active play and social connection.”
Activities vary from day to day and month to month. September boasts a month of fun, engaging activities such as: chair cardio, lifelong learner’s league, poetry, line dancing, lunch bunch and various classes and support groups that touch on topics like the
Constitution, the Bible and caregiver support.
“We find it really important, we being myself and our board members, income and money is not a barrier to our members,” Okponobi mentioned. “Our membership is free. Ninety-five percent of our classes are free to our members. If we do have to put a fee on a class, which is most likely to help offset class supply cost, we do our best to keep it under $10 per class.”
Monday through Friday, the Owls Club activity calendar is packed full of fun things for its members to try. Classes do require registration and can be done by popping into Owls Club or by calling (574) 3362652 after signing up for the free membership.
“It is so important for humans to have social interaction, and beyond that, how are we using our brains?” Okponobi posed. “Friendships are built here. We have a group of
members come to our Friday game time and will come, have a great time and then leave to go grab some dinner together. What’s built here reaches beyond the walls of the club.”
Owls Club opened its doors about a year ago, in early 2023, through private funding by two founders. Because of these funds, the Owls Club was able to hit the ground running and offer a plethora of activities, classes and groups from day one.
“We are very fortunate to have some of the funds still, as we head into our second year,” Okponobi explained. “We have just applied for our first grant. We received a matchContinued on page 2
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Meyer finds inner peace at LoveWay
By MARISSA SWEATLAND Staff Writer
“Volunteering at LoveWay has given me an inner peace. It has touched my soul,” Carol Meyer explained. “The kids, the staff and other volunteers are all incredible, with enormous dedication.”
Meyer has been volunteering with LoveWay since her retirement three years ago. LoveWay is a therapeutic horse riding center, founded by Sandy and Gary Weatherwax in 1973, in memory of their daughter, Laurie. Over
50 years later, LoveWay’s mission remains the same: empower individuals with disabilities through compassionate equine assisted service.
Meyer started her volunteer experience as working as a “side walker.” As a side walker, Meyer acted as a quiet helper during the riding lessons. During lessons, she would assist the rider and walk alongside the horse when the rider was mounted. Recently, she completed her training to become a “horse leader.” As a horse leader, Meyer assists with the horse and leads before,
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ing grant, so now, with that grant, the funds will helps us reach year three. We also have to work hard since it is a matching grant. We do need those donations, both from our Owls community and outward community. This is a community-owned nonprofit.”
To become a member, seniors can fill out a paper application at the Owls Club, or tech-savvy seniors can visit owlsclub.org/ membership/ to fill out the membership online. Once the form is submitted, whether in-person or
online, an Owls Club volunteer will put together a “welcome packet” for the incoming Owl. The welcome packet includes a name tag, key tag and activity calendar.
To help break the ice, Owls Club hosts a new member mixer. At the new member mixer, Owls can pick up their welcome packet, meet each other and take a tour of the facility. The next new member mixer will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26. For more information about the Owls Club, visit owlsclub.org or call (574) 336-2652.
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during and after class.
Meyer is no stranger to horses. She rode horses in Colorado for over a decade during the summer in the mountains.
“I think they are my spirit animals,” Meyer reported.
Meyer knew once she retired from her and her husband’s chiropractor practice and health food store, that she would fill her time volunteering.
“I wanted to make sure I wasn’t sitting on a couch when I retired. I have been blessed with my health and I wanted to stay active,” Meyer explained. “My niece was a participant at LoveWay many years ago. I have always felt like I need to give back to those who have given in my life. And I love horses!”
In addition to volunteering at LoveWay, Meyer donates her time to Church Community Services, Susanna’s Kitchen, Project 216, and she is a blood donor. She is at LoveWay for classes on Mondays and Fridays, but she frequently will substitute when needed for other classes.
“My advice for first time volunteers is to just do it! LoveWay is a family — from the kids to the staff to the volunteers,” Meyer explained. “You get to work with some wonderful kids, the horses are just a bonus. You are assisting the kids in their own personal growth. You are not just showing up and putting in time. You are making a difference in their lives. The rewards are many — both for them and yourself!”
In her downtime from her busy volunteer schedule, Meyer enjoys listening to music, reading, playing games, crossword puzzles and cooking and baking for her family. She is an avid Cincinnati Reds fan and a Notre Dame women’s basketball fan.
For more information about LoveWay and its volunteer opportunities, visit lovewayinc. org/volunteer/ or call (574) 8255666.
R.E.A.L. Services presented with national immunization award
R.E.A.L. Services and USAging in Washington, D.C., have been awarded the 2024 Immunization Neighborhood Champion Award by the National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit for their exceptional work through the Aging and Disability Vaccination Collaborative. The NAIIS Immunization Excellence Awards recognize the extraordinary contributions of individuals and organizations towards improved vaccination rates within their communities during the past year.
The ADVC initiative is led by USAging, which represents and supports the national network of AAAs and advocates for the Title VI Native American Aging Programs that help older adults and people with disabilities live with optimal health, well-being, independence, and dignity in their homes and communities. South
Bend-based R.E.A.L. Services is a founding member of the ADVC, which works with Area Agencies on Aging and community partners to increase the number of older adults and people with disabilities who receive COVID-19 and Influenza vaccines.
Since May 2023, ADVC partners have administered nearly 500,000 vaccines. In the five-county region served by R.E.A.L. Services, more than 2,100 vaccines were provided through 72 clinics across five counties working with its vaccine partners. R.E.A.L. Services also provided 7,648 units of supportive services, such as transportation to vaccine clinics, assistance with appointments and information, and referral to aging and disability resources. An additional 61 clinics are planned through next March.
“It’s an incredible honor to have our local efforts recognized with this award by the NAIIS,” said R.E.A.L. Services CEO Karla Fales. “It’s a testament to the power of this collaboration and the critical role that area agencies on aging play in promoting life-saving vaccinations, which are a centerpiece of health and healthy aging for all of us.”
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The key to the program’s success was collaboration with local organizations that hosted clinics and helped reach vulnerable populations. “We couldn’t have done this without our community partners who hosted clinics, created special events, and distributed educational materials,” stated program manager Mary Bradfield. Clinic partners included South Bend Civic Theatre, Motels 4 Now, Our Lady of the Road, The Tolson Center, The South Bend Housing Authority, 1Roof Southeast Center, St. Margaret’s House and many others, totaling more than 45 vaccine clinic sites and 70 events.
USAging’s ADVC is supported by the Administration for Community Living through USAging as part of a financial assistance award totaling $74,999,835, with 100-percent funding by ACL/HHS.
FROM STABLE TO ARENA Carol Meyer walks Junior from the stable to the arena for class time. Meyer has been a LoveWay volunteer for three years. Meyer’s niece was once a LoveWay rider. Photo provided by LoveWay.
Rice and Rice presented Half Century Award by Gov. Holcomb
By RICE AND RICE Attorneys at Law Granger
Gov. Eric J. Holcomb joined Indiana Secretary of Commerce David Rosenberg Thursday, Aug.15, at the Statehouse in Indianapolis to celebrate longstanding Hoosier businesses, awarding the Governor’s Century and Half Century Business Award to 48 businesses in recognition of each company’s longevity and its impact on the state’s economy, communities and people. Rice & Rice Attorneys was among those recognized in the ceremony, receiving the Half Century Award for being in business over 50 years.
“Indiana continues to prove why we have one of the best economic climates for entrepreneurship and small business creation,” said Holcomb. “That strong economic foundation was set by these businesses that have chosen to call the Hoosier state home for the last 50 to 100 years. The lifeblood of our growing economy is our Hoosier entrepreneurs and business owners who had the courage to turn a vision into reality, and I’m honored to recognize each and every one of these leaders today for their exemplary commitment to our state and their communities.”
recently recognized by Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb and Indiana Secretary of Commerce David Rosenberg with the Half-Century Business Award for 50 years of service to the community.
The Governor’s Century and Half Century Business Awards honor Hoosier businesses that have remained in operation for a minimum of 100 or 50 consecutive years, respectively, and have demonstrated a commitment to community service. More than 1,250 Indiana companies have been recognized during the award’s 33-year history.
“I have the best job in the world,” said attorney Cliff Rice, Rice & Rice Attorneys founding partner. “Every day, I meet
with wonderful people who love their families, and want to protect their loved ones, keep them out of court, save money and make things easier for them in the future. All we do at Rice & Rice is estate planning and Medicaid planning, and we have been practicing law for over 50 years.”
Rice & Rice Attorneys was founded in Valparaiso in 1972 and is a member of the American Bar Association, Indiana Bar Association, Wyoming Bar Association, American Acad-
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before realizing that I wanted to be a full-time nanny. I feel like I wasted a lot of time and money working towards a degree that I didn’t want or need.
Not being there when my father died in 2005. I was in California on a business trip that I really didn’t need to be on. I regret that to this day.
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Marrying my first husband because I thought he was the only man who would love me. It wasn’t until I met my current husband that I learned what love really was.
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Not moving to the Caribbean and spending my life as a bartender. Instead I became a truck driver in Indiana. I would have had a much happier life.
Not buying more stock in Amazon around 15 years ago when the price was around $6 a share. I bought around 100 shares and sold them five years later for around $30 a share. I thought I was making a fortune on them. Now its going for around $170 a share.
I don’t really have any big life regrets. I believe I am where I’m supposed to be because God put me here.
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The vacation of your dreams can turn into a nightmare just as your time on a tropical beach can turn terrible.
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wrist, a traffic accident, lost luggage, a missed transportation connection — any of these or many other reasons can be the cause.
Being a bit paranoid when planning your trip can ease some of the pain should anything happen.
Make sure someone in your family knows where you’re going, what you plan to do and how long you’ll be away. Have that person or someone else be aware that they’ll be called should anything happen to you.
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Garden center is a family affair for Ed Clayton
By LAURIE LECHLITNER Staff Writer
“My grandparents started selling produce and flowers in 1956,” stated Ed Clayton, North Webster. “This eventually turned into Clayton Garden Center. I began coming to ‘help’ when I was big enough to walk into the store. In my younger years, I earned a bottle of pop. I was running the cash register when I was 9 years old, the old hand crank style, and I learned to figure change, for the machine did not do it for me. I guess the garden center has always been a family business.”
Clayton got paid to work at the garden center when he was 14. “I lived within walking distance. It got me out of the house. I was always nosing around. I loved it. Besides my grandparents, I was the only one in the family who worked there full time. I think I always anticipated taking over the business someday.”
The last 30 years of his grandparents’ lives, Clayton oversaw the business. “That’s when working and learning the ropes of owning happened. When my grandparents passed away in 2007, I already knew the ropes and could run the business from
long experience.”
In those many years, people have always been most important. “The relationships we have with our customers through the years is what makes working here so much fun. Now, I pretty much know what they want and need. Some of them are vegetable gardeners. I’ve had the experience to answer their questions. Some are flower gardeners. My wife Judy specializes in that area.”
Besides his wife Judy, his son Brad and his fiancée Jewel are also part of the staff.
“It’s not all about me,” Clayton remarked with a smile. “I value the input of my family members. I believe we give the personal touch that the big box stores lack. Our vendors are personal family friends. They are very dedicated to us, and we are loyal to them. The vendors go out of their way to serve us. The other employees are also part of our extended family.”
Clayton learned everything from his grandparents. But he admits that certain areas are the specialty of others on staff. “I do the bookkeeping. My wife and son are experts in the flower and vegetable growing area, including the greenhouses. But we all know
the business. If we have to exchange responsibilities, we are more than able.”
Many people might think Ed and Judy are avid gardeners. “My wife is a marvelous flower gardener. But spring is our busiest time. We’re so busy helping customers that we don’t have time to do much gardening ourselves at home.”
Spring is also their most challenging time. “We need about 15 extra employees in the spring. In this day and age, it’s often hard to find employees, especially seasonal people.”
Clayton is on the Tippecanoe Township advisory board. He also serves as a member of the Tippecanoe Township Fire Territory board, as well as on on the North Webster Community Center board.
The advice he gives beginner gardeners: “Start small. Then when you are successful, branch out over the years.”
He concluded, “Gardening is especially therapeutic for senior citizens. In this day and age, when anxiety is so common and the television news so bleak, stepping outside and enjoying nature is essential. Those who garden can relax and do something that’s useful and constructive, adding beauty to the landscape.”
THE GREAT OUTDOORS Ed Clayton loves growing things. He spends long hours at Clayton Garden Center, North Webster. But when he has a day off, he loves fishing. It’s one of his passions. The garden center is a family business run by Ed and Judy Clayton, their son Brad Clayton and his fiancée Jewel. Photo provided by Ed Clayton.
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My ‘pillow talk’ and hiccapop
About this time last year, Mary Ellen and I spent our anniversary downtown at a charming little bed and breakfast. It was our way of celebrating 43 years since we fell in love. To commemorate this, I fell out of bed.
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I did not expect it to happen again, but it has occurred several times in the last year or so — once with me almost ending up in the ER after hitting my noggin. This confirmed Mary Ellen’s longtime assertion that I should have my head examined. After my most recent crash landing, we knew something had to be done.
Mary Ellen purchased an inflatable bed bumper rail from a company called hiccapop. When the box arrived, I thought hiccapop was one of those fancy energy drinks my wife buys. By the way, I know the “h” in hiccapop should be upper case, but no words in their instructions are capitalized. not one. They think that is clever. i don’t. i think it’s pretentious.
The hiccapop bed rail is a 5-foot-long cylindrical pillow. When you blow it up, it looks like a long white log. You stick it under your fitted sheet on the side of the bed to prevent your potential plummet to the floor. The accompanying instructions make it clear that this is really intended for toddlers who have made the transition from a crib to a real bed, a transition I made during the Truman administration.
One woman writes on Amazon: The hiccapop keeps my son safe. I no longer have to worry about the little guy falling out of bed.
It’s a relief to know my 6-year-old is protected.
Note to readers: Reread that review and substitute the word husband for son, then substitute old man for little guy. Then, replace the number six with the number 77. See how humiliating this whole predicament is for me?
Nettie, our housekeeper, came this week. She told Mary Ellen she wasn’t going to clean in the bedroom because it looked like I was napping.
“Oh, that’s not my husband. That’s his hiccapop.”
“Well, whoever he is, I can’t vacuum until he gets out of bed.”
The hiccapop business is very consumer-oriented.
“If you ever need parts, we will send them to you free of charge,” the company declares in its instructions. Question: Have you ever needed to replace parts in a pillow?
They provide a warranty for the pillow “...even if your dog chews it accidentally.” I have no clue what that means. Barney,
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our old beagle, once chewed up Mary Ellen’s brand new shoes.
“Why don’t you scold him?” Mary Ellen asked me.
“Because it wasn’t his fault. He ate them accidentally.”
Finally, concerned about having their other baby hiccapop product ideas ripped off, the company issued this warning in their accompanying brochure: “To you beef-witted design pirates, do NOT copy our stuff, or we will sue you.”
I have never heard that expression, but there’s nothing more threatening than a wellplaced meat metaphor.
By the way, the product really works. I have not rolled off the side of the bed since we installed the bumper, but I may have to return it and get a new one. I’m still a restless sleeper with a lot of nervous energy. Because of that, I chewed into my hiccapop one night while sleeping and it deflated.
Mary Ellen forgave me. I told her it was an accident.
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Around-the-clock food and fun
By FYLLIS HOCKMAN Mature Life Features
I looked tentatively at the load of shrimp, blue crabs, gar, sea trout and other nameless denizens of the deep as they poured into the boat. I even volunteered to hold one even more tentatively. And then I was making eye contact with a very cute sting ray and I’m pretty sure we had a moment.
My trip upon the Lady Jane Shrimp Boat in Jekyll Island, GA, was but one of the adventures on the American Cruise Line Historic South and Golden Isles Intra-Coastal Waterway Cruise from Amelia Island, Fla., to Charleston, S.C.
Overheard from a colleague on the way back to the ship: “If they wouldn’t serve us all that shrimp at meals, we wouldn’t have to go out and catch more.”
So we might as well first discuss mealtimes aboard the American Eagle. There was an Early Riser breakfast before the dining room breakfast and a pretty-much-all-day café in the Sky Lounge bracketing the more formal lunches and dinners. Cookie time at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. provided the obviously very-necessary sustenance in between meals.
One would think the cocktail hour and hors d’oeuvre before dinner might interfere with
the more-than-generous dinner options but of course that didn’t happen — and an hour later, no one skimped on the open bar, ice cream treats and popcorn that accompanied the evening entertainment.
Rest assured there was a Fitness Room to counter all those calories but seriously, no one went there. The saving grace? All meals came in half-portions, which themselves were more than sufficient in this Michelin-wannabe restaurant.
The staff — who were not allowed to accept gratuities — were still remarkably agreeable. How often do you request a drink at an establishment that they don’t carry — and by the next night, it’s there? So it was with my Fireball. Need I remind you that we were on a ship at the time? Just as an aside, this ship — accommodating only about 100 passengers — is part of the only line in the world offering small U.S. ships that operate like river cruisers along the nation’s coasts.
If you can find time in between all the food, there are multiple daily excursions offered to St. Simon and Jekyll Islands, Savannah, Hilton Head, Beaufort and Charleston.
On the trolley tour of Savannah, a city I’d never been to before, I wasn’t expecting much, just another nice southern
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town. I was skeptical when the trolley driver started the tour by claiming that Savannah is the most fascinating town in America — but by the time the tour ended 90 minutes later, I was in total agreement.
The constant patter from Miss Pearl brought this historic wonderland to life. The picturesque streets were just begging to be strolled upon with singular homes and stores, houses dating back to the 1700s and 1800s with architectural flourishes of graceful, lace-like
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iron work adorning balconies, columns and brackets.
Wraparound porches adorned with decorative balustrades and whimsically designed gingerbreading give each structure its personal charm and distinction. Even chain stores like Starbucks, Five Guys and CVS blend into the historic ambience.
Beaufort, S.C., is another historic small town but with movie settings that are fun to visit. You’ll pass by houses rented by the cast and crew of Glory that
featured Denzel Washington, settings from Forces of Nature with Ben Affleck and Sandra Bullock, and the chocolate shop whose candies filled Forrest Gump’s bag of goodies on his bench.
Back on board, there were loads of activities. For example, there was an Outrageous Laws game — you probably didn’t know that in Alabama, it is illegal to drive while wearing a blindfold — and the ever-popular Boozy Bingo.
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Passion for community keeps Mike Kissinger active
By NATHAN PACE Staff Writer
From volunteering, playing sports and serving the county, Mike Kissinger has plenty on his plate to keep an active lifestyle. Kissinger has worked in the county surveyor’s office in Warsaw while assisting the North Webster Community Center where he can.
“I enjoy the area, I enjoy the people. You’re not going to get rich in a government job but you sure get to meet a lot of people. I’m a big history buff. I enjoy my work because there is a lot of historical information in here,” Kissinger said.
Kissinger calls the North Webster area home as he regular participates in basketball, volleyball, sand volleyball and pickleball at the community center.
“One of the things I do is I love to participate with younger people,” Kissinger said. “They let the 63-year-old play with them and it keeps me young. Other than pickleball, if you are playing basketball or volleyball you’re probably playing with young people.”
Through playing with younger people, it does make Kissinger intentionally work at staying in shape to try and keep up.
“You don’t want to be the one that they’re making fun of so you want to at least play with those people and be close to the same level,” Kissinger said.
One of the volunteer programs at the community center Kissinger is most proud of is an annual business fair for kids. The one-day marketplace allows kids to promote a business idea and learn practical economic skills.
“First couple years, I had 1520 businesses and I was tickled with that. Two years ago we were at 110,” Kissinger said. “I’m passionate about that because kids have to understand some money sense. It ends up being a family thing. I thought it was a ‘can’t miss’ activity and it’s proven to be that.”
Kissinger has served as the county surveyor for the last nine years but has worked in the office there for 43 years. At the end of the year he will exit the surveyor’s office but will still offer surveyor services as a private business.
“This is the only thing I’ve ever done. It’s kind of my passion. I love working with people. That’s going to come to an end in five months. I chose not to run this last time,” Kissinger
said. “I decided 43 was enough. I read the newspaper and I see someone three grades behind me in high school and I read their obituary. I’d rather walk out of here than be hauled out of here.”
Come Jan. 1, Kissinger will have more time with family in his wife LuAnn, son Tyler and daughter-in-law Tori. Tyler runs a home construction company called Hartley Builders.
“LuAnn, married to her for over 30 years, she lets me do all this stuff. That’s important too because I couldn’t volunteer like I do at the community center. Couldn’t do all these sports activities,” Kissinger said. “She plays pickleball with me. I love it when we play together.”
Kissinger encourages other seniors in the area to find a sport to play at the North Webster Community Center.
“It has really come a long way,” Kissinger said about the community center. “We’ve had a great group. Some of the original board members from 20 years ago are still there. The directors that have been there for the most part have been amazing. I think it’s getting utilized more and more. The secret is to get them in the door and have them see what’s there.”
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Q. How do Charitable Lead Trusts work?
A. A Charitable Lead Trust (“CLT”) provides a stream of income to one or more charities as the “lead” beneficiary. The trust can be set for a specific term of years or for the life of a person. After the income stream ends, the remaining balance will be distributed to other beneficiaries, like spouses, children, or other loved ones. For more information about trusts, grantors, and beneficiaries, see What is a Trust?
When establishing a Charitable Lead Trust, the grantor pays gift tax on the expected final distribution to family members. This is calculated by using the § 7520 interest rate in effect at the
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time of creation. If the trust assets grow at a higher rate than the § 7520 rate, the additional growth passes to the grantor’s family without any estate tax due. In other words, the grantor will pay less overall estate tax while donating to a meaningful cause.
Elder Law
Q: What is one of the most significant issues that must be addressed in the long-term care, asset preservation, and estate planning process?
A: The process of planning with a client for long-term care, asset preservation, and estate planning has revealed many regularly recurring elder law issues that are common among many clients.
First, and foremost, is the need to assess the long-term caregiving needs of the client and to plan for the same. Doing so usually involves consideration of implementing Caregiver Agreements to compensate family members who will assist with basic Activities of Daily Living (A.D.L.) in an effort to extend the client’s ability to live at home. In addition, Expense Sharing Agreements can be utilized if the client must move into a family members’ home to receive the required care to perform A.D.L.’s.
At some point, a Medicaid Waiver may be considered to obtain paid outside care assistance in the home. This type of care requires a home assessment and financial planning. It is generally a viable option when the client is unable to perform A.D.L.’s, the family is unable to provide full-time assistance in the home, and the client and family desire to avoid institutionalized care. Another benefit of a Medicaid Waiver is if full institutionalized care becomes necessary, Medicaid eligibility is automatic upon transfer to a qualified Medicaid facility.
BASKETBALL BROS — Mike Kissinger, right, enjoys playing basketball with younger people such as Warsaw high school sophomore Tucker Reed. Photo provided by Mike Kissinger.
50 Years Ago —
Writers of ‘The Night Chicago Died’ didn’t have facts straight
Paper Lace
If you’re part of a lucrative songwriting team, you’ll want to take pains to be accurate if you’re describing a historic event, especially one that occurred in another country. Otherwise, you just might end up with egg on your face, as happened with the Number One hit “The Night Chicago Died.”
By RANDAL C. HILL
In England, Mitch Murray and Peter Callendar were pop-music creators responsible for such best-selling 45s as Georgie Fame’s “The Ballad of Bonnie and Clyde,” Vanity Fare’s “Hitchin’ a Ride” and Bo Donaldson and the Heywoods’ “Billy, Don’t Be a Hero.”
But these partners didn’t have their facts straight with
“The Night Chicago Died,” which breathlessly — and erroneously — told of a Chicago gun battle with Al Capone’s gang, and a heroic cop who miraculously survived an ordeal that killed 100 officers. (Gangs sometimes had shootouts with each other but not usually with police officers.)
“The Night Chicago Died” was unlike any other successful disc. Rather than being offered an instrumental lead-in followed by a vocal, we were instead snapped to attention by a throbbing drumbeat, a shrieking synthesizer that simulated wailing police sirens, and a passionate spoken introduction by Paper Lace lead singer Phil Wright:
“Daddy was a cop/On the east side of Chicago
“Back in the USA/Back in the bad old days”
Throughout the song, the ear-candy chorus — repeated over and over and over — had many of us singing along after just one listen:
“I heard my mama cry/I heard her pray the night Chi-
The frightened toad
By JIM CARPENTER Guest Writer
The boy was only 4 years old. Exploring the back side of his yard.
He imagined it a wild place. For him it wasn’t very hard.
And then he saw a toad, that was hopping on the lawn.
He followed it for a while, and tried to hop along.
Now he has a sudden thought, to capture it if he can.
Road less-travelled lures seniors
By CECIL SCAGLIONE
Mature Life Features
Travel and tour operators are reporting a surge in demands for adventure travel by folks 55 and older.
The level of adventure can range from a Serengeti safari with luxurious food and facilities to patrolling the Antarctic among the penguins.
If you’re thinking about an adventurous getaway, check with your doctor to determine just how much activity you can handle.
Can you complete the hikes some trips demand, or are you able to handle the canoeing and kayaking on the schedule, or does the food provided match your health and medical requirements?
As with all travel, consider a travel insurance policy that includes emergency medical care and evacuation, and expect the unexpected.
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cago died
“Brother, what a night it really was/Brother, what a fight it really was “Glory be”
Paper Lace, an English quartet first called Music Box, was formed in 1967 in Nottingham, home of the Robin Hood legend and at one time the cloth and paper lace-making capital of the world (hence the band’s name). The group was organized by drummer and primary vocalist Wright and three musical pals.
The third try is the charm, as he grabs it with his hand.
That boy is soon to learn, as he holds that toad so tight, that often as a defense, a toad will urinate in fright.
That boy will become a man, and respect all living things.
Shaped in part by a frightened toad.
The mystery never ends. I somehow lost the original of this poem, but I liked it enough to try to rewrite it. It’s pretty close.
When I was about 10, I tried to impress a neighbor girl by putting a toad in my mouth. Same results.
Paper Lace’s hit was originally conceived to be a UK-only release before Mercury Records honchos in America decided that it had hit potential here — which it did, reaching the peak of the Billboard charts (and making Number Three in the UK) before the band became another “one-hit wonder.”
Songfacts.com is a website dedicated to behind-the-scenes information about popular recordings. It was there that Mitch Murray, one-half of the team behind “The Night Chicago Died,” emailed a note that read, “As co-writer of this song, I feel qualified to settle
some of the questions involving ‘The Night Chicago Died.’ My writing partner, Peter Calland er, and I are both British, and we had never been to Chicago at the time we wrote the song. Having been brought up on a tasty diet of American gangster movies, the term ‘east side’ usu
ally meant the seamy side of a city. Of course, looking back, it was used about New York, not
pointed out that he hailed from
‘THE NIGHT CHICAGO DIED’ BY PAPER LACE WAS A NUMBER ONE HIT.
A Boomer Blast To The Past
Stay Safe!
INDEPENDENCE | DIGNITY | STRENGTH
Stay up-to-date on your
As you get older, your immune system weakens and it can be more difficult to fight off infections. You re more likely to get diseases like the flu, pneumonia, and shingles and to have complications that can lead to long-term illness, hospitalization, and even death.
If you have an ongoing health condition like diabetes or heart disease getting vaccinated is especially important. Vaccines can protect you from serious diseases (and related complications) so you can stay healthy as you age. Getting vaccinated can help keep you, your family, and your community healthy.
The most common side effects for all these vaccines are mild and may include pain, swelling, or redness where the vaccine was given. Before getting any vaccine, talk with a doctor or pharmacist* about your health history, including past illnesses and treatments, as well as any allergies. A health care provider can address any concerns you have.
Thanks to a grant from USAging, REAL Services is able to provide several vaccination clinics for older adults this
Vaccinations!
fall. Several types of vaccines will be offered at each clinic, including COVID, flu, pneumonia , RSV, and shingles. The specific days and times are listed for each clinic below, and a $10 gift card will be offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you have health insurance, please bring your health insurance card.
On September 18, REAL Services will be hosting an onsite vaccine clinic located at 1151 S. Michigan St. South Bend, IN 46601 from 10:00 2:00 p.m. They will have vaccines, hosuing and utility information, community resources, health screenings, music, the REAL Grille Food Truck, prizes and more!
We also offer in-home vaccinations for those unable to leave their home. For more information, call (574) 334-6143 or mary.bradfield@realservices.org
Recently, REAL Services was recognized by USAging for their unwavering commitment to ensuring older adults stay healthy safe. REAL Services and USAging in Washington, D.C. have been
awarded the 2024 Immunization Neighborhood Champion Award by the National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit (NAIIS) for their work through the Aging and Disability Vaccination Collaborative. The NAIIS Immunization Excellence Awards recognize the extraordinary contributions of individuals and organizations towards improved vaccination rates within their communities during the past year.
Each vaccine clinic is not only meant to keep older adults safe from disease, but they are meant to empower attendees to speak up about their own unique health concerns.
Adapted form the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
*REAL Services cannot provide medical expertise or advice. Always consult your physician first regarding vaccinations.
INDEPENDENCE | DIGNITY | STRENGTH
Come and learn while you enjoy a healthy snack. There is no cost for this program.
September 12: Fall Prevention (Kroc Center South Bend)
September 19: Fall Prevention (OWLS Club Elkhart)
September 27: Fall Prevention (1Roof South Bend)
Alzheimer’s and Dementia Services of Northern Indiana invites YOU to the Midwest Dementia Summit 2024: Innovations in Care!
If you are a caregiver and want to learn more about Alzheimer ’s, this summit is for YOU!
Midwest Dementia Summit 2024: Innovations in Care will bring together professionals, business leaders, and caregivers. They will learn, share, and explore strategies, innovations, and opportunities in the fields of healthcare, community -based services, technology and the arts.
Join us to hear from international and national speakers such as Eloy Van Hal and Dr. Malaz Boustani! Learn about the newest technological and art innovations and the latest research on Alzheimer ’ s and other forms of dementia.
There will be two tracks one of family caregivers and one for professional caregivers. The Summit will be November 6 -7, 2024 at the Ribbon Town Conference and Event Center at Four Winds Casino and Resort. The professional track is $385 and the family track is $99.
To register, visit www.midwestdementiasummit.org or call (574) 284 -2646.
Call (574) 284-7189 to register or learn more. Come to the Table! Join
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REAL Services is grateful for the generous support of our sponsors, such as Beacon Health System and many others!
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Bristol UMC 201 Division St. (574) 848-7182
St. Paul’s UMC 405 W. Beardsley (574) 320-5863
Riverside Terrace 181 N. Elkhart Ave. (574) 320-5995
Marshall County Argos: B & R Community Bldg. 194 S. Michigan St. (574) 892-9669
Bourbon: Senior Center on 805 N. Harris St., (574) 342 -7031
Bremen: Oakhaven Apartments 500 S Montgomery St (574) 993-2944
Warsaw Senior Activity Center 574 -2670026
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Grose believes that true Christians exhibit the fruit of the Spirit
By LAURIE LECHLITNER Staff Writer
“I’m the local kid who was born and raised on Main Street in Warsaw,” stated Jeff Grose. “Many Warsaw natives have known me for most of my life. I took office as mayor of Warsaw on January 1, 2024. But I am not serving as mayor on my own. My Savior is in my heart, and in faith, He walks with me. Those walking with Christ will exhibit the Fruit of the Spirit mentioned in Galatians 5:2223: ‘But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.’ Those who exhibit this fruit are truly living their faith.”
Grose attended the Presbyterian church with his parents as he was growing up and into his young adult years.
“I accepted the Lord into
my heart when I was a young child,” he said.
However, it was in his college years that he did some deep soul searching.
“I had a blood clot in my leg that traveled to my heart and lungs. I had no idea I had a blood clot. My calf had been bothering me, but the pain went away. While I was on a local golf course, I got a heavy feeling in my chest like an elephant was sitting on me. I went home and sat in a chair that night. The next day I went to the hospital and spent eleven days there, ten of them in intensive care.
“All those days in the hospital, I had time to reevaluate my life. I decided that instead of majoring in business, I wanted to be a teacher and coach — making a difference in the lives of young people,” he said.
When Grose was dating his future wife Rachel, her father
insisted he join them at Winona Lake Grace Church.
“I’ve been there ever since. I even taught an adult Bible fellowship class for several years,” he said.
Working with his friend Jim Gilmer, who was also a social studies teacher at Warsaw High School, helped Grose grow in his faith.
“Jim became a good friend and an important spiritual mentor. I still go to him if I have a question about my spiritual walk,” he said.
Grose also enjoys the logic of apologist C.S. Lewis.
“Mere Christianity is a marvelous book that has influenced me greatly. It approaches Christianity in a logical and systematic way. I think it’s the teacher in me that loves approaching my faith walk this way. The book helps us to think and process our Christianity. Lewis inspires us when we
LIVING EXAMPLE Jeff Grose, the mayor of Warsaw, also teaches history and politics at Grace College, Winona Lake. In both jobs he walks a tight rope of understanding and presenting other world views without compromising his Christianity. But he has learned through experience that actions speak louder than words. With God’s help, he communicates his faith in Jesus Christ by living it.
provided by Jeff Grose.
stumble to get up and keep going, always focusing on Jesus,” he said.
Grose believes strongly that our actions speak louder than our words.
“My mother always stressed that fact. She would always tell me that my actions will do the speaking for me and that people aren’t interested in how much you know until they know how much you care,” he said.
Still teaching history and politics at Grace College, Grose walks the tight rope of presenting other world views without compromising his Christianity. He strives to do the same thing in his office as mayor.
“I think it’s important to listen to and try to understand others, even those we don’t agree with. In Him, I will communicate my faith by living it,” he said. Look
By CECIL SCAGLIONE Mature Life Features
When sorting through one’s catalogue of places to eat, the choice narrows down to less-exotic eateries as one gets older. One’s gastric system requires more protection from spicy foods as it ages, seems to be normal thinking.
However, an analysis of a two-decade study of some 16,000 adults revealed that those who reported having hot peppers in their diet reduced their risk of dying by more than 10%.
This means a bit of spice on your life can add years to your life.
Apparently, when you bite into a hot pepper, your brain produces endorphins to reduce the heat you’re taking in. At the same time, those endorphins coursing through your body also reduce any pain and inflammation from other sources.
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70s Flashback —
‘The Love Boat’ created cruise control
Can you imagine a TV series changing the fortunes of a major business?
By RANDAL C. HILL
From 1977 to 1987, millions of television viewers set aside Saturday nights to enjoy Aaron Spelling’s ratings behemoth “The Love Boat” on ABC-TV.
As goes an old saying, nobody loved the show except the public. Critics detested it, citing corny jokes and absurd storylines. Some early cynics even predicted that Spelling’s offering would sink faster than the Titanic.
Wrong!
“The Love Boat” was based on a 1976 TV movie of the same name, which itself had been built around a 1974 book by former cruise director Jeraldine Saunders. She breathlessly claimed to witness numerous lovey-dovey stories while asea.
Each of Aaron’s more than 250 hour-long episodes usually presented three separate story arcs, with numerous celebrity actors having their issues resolved just before the credits rolled.
Hundreds of famous folks made guest appearances, and the show’s success also allowed Spelling a personal side benefit: “I was able to fulfill my own dreams by hiring some of the great old Hollywood legends as guest stars. The studios weren’t banging their doors down with offers, but these actors still had lots of talent, and I was happy to provide an outlet.” Such VIPs from Tinseltown’s golden years included Lana Turner, Olivia de Havilland, Shelley Winters and Ginger Rogers.
Each episode brought together the ensemble cast of Captain Stubing (Gavin MacLeod), the onboard
doctor Adam Bricker (Bernie Kopell), cruise director Julie McCoy (Lauren Tewes), bartender Isaac Washington (Ted Lange), and purser “Gopher” Smith (Fred Grandy). Together the crew steered the high-seas celebrities toward romance-drenched situations by igniting PG-rated new romances or salvaging faltering alliances.
Some of the show’s scenes were filmed during actual voyages on Pacific Cruises’s Pacific Princess, as well as two sister ships, the Island Princess and the Sun Princess. Real-life passengers were often used as extras rather than professional actors.
Then there was that iconic theme song, recorded by crooner Jack Jones — best known for “Wives and Lovers” — with his “The Love Boat” becoming a Top 40 single.
In 1970, about half a million people took cruises. Within three decades, that number had zoomed to 5 million, thanks in large part to the exuberant interest brought about after “The Love Boat” showcased the glamorous world of ocean cruising.
One of the show’s scriptwriters, Michael L. Grace, said, “’The Love Boat’ really created the industry. You had 50 million people watching, and they all wanted to go on a cruise.” To cater to the sudden rush of interest, a boom in cruise-ship building exploded in full force by the early 1980s and continued well into the next decade.
Gavin MacLeod once explained, “People always ask us why ‘The Love Boat’ was so popular. I always say it gave people something to dream about. They would dream about being out on the open seas on a cruise and discovering the world’s greatest destinations, dreaming about love and, of course, happy endings, since the shows always ended on a high note.”
Another senior scam
By CECIL SCAGLIONE Mature Life Features
Crooks have been focussing on health fairs that are increasing in popularity among the growing seniors crowd.
702 Sawyer Road Kendallville, IN 46755
P: (260) 347-3333 | F: (502) 855-8734
E: Crystal.Kennedy@orchardpointehc.com
Scammers offer free genetic screening. All they need, they say, is a cheek swab and your Medicare number to pay for the screening.
The crooks then bill Medicare several thousands of dollars, which it normally rejects, and the person being screened is billed. If you feel you could use or would benefit from genetic screening, discuss the matter with your family doctor.
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THE CAST OF ‘THE LOVE BOAT.’
Goshen Orthopedics welcomes orthopedic surgeon
Wheelchair Help moves to new location
By KEITH KNEPP Editor
For more than two decades, Wheelchair Help has been providing quality, preowned medical equipment to clients in the Michiana region from its warehouse store in downtown Elkhart. This summer, managers Joe and Darlene Lidy moved the operation to a larger, more accessible location on Old US 33 between Elkhart and Osceola.
“People from South Bend and Mishawaka can now more easily get to us here,” said Joe. “We’re out of the city of Elkhart and are now more visible.”
From this new location, they can provide access to a variety of necessary medical items, including wheelchairs, scooters, lift chairs, walkers, bath seats and more at a fraction of the cost to purchase those same items new. They now have a volunteer center for those who are donating their time to accept donations and work on projects. There also is an Ability Center that provides space for support groups as well as other meetings.
They also can provide loaners of donated wheelchairs and other equipment to members of the community regardless of income or disability for up to three months or more without
in Elkhart. The business sells a wide variety of medically necessary equipment and reasonable prices. Photo by Keith Knepp.
obligation. Budget assistance is offered to “reasonably responsible” people needing assistance beyond subsidized pricing.
Affordable, interest-free payments are offered where income or weak credit for those who might not qualify for traditional financing.
Wheelchair Help does not accept insurance, Medicaid or Medicare, which allows them to keep their prices affordable and available to everyone. Each gently-used piece that they offer for
sale has been inspected, cleaned and serviced to ensure that it is ready for its next owner. Many of those items are available for inspection and purchase in their new location, while additional inventory is kept in their South Bend warehouse.
A nonprofit 501(c)(3) business, Wheelchair Help’s mission “is to improve quality of life and health by providing wheelchairs and mobility equipment not covered by Medicare, Medicaid or insurance.
“We will not take a penny from the government or United Way,” said Lidy. “We are locally supported. People give us stuff. The Community Foundation of Elkhart County, the Community of St. Joseph County and several other organizations like the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation have helped us out.”
Wheelchair Help is now located at 28423 Old US 33, Elkhart. For further information, call (574) 295-2220 or visit wheelchairhelp. org.
orthopedic surgeries, Boyer specializes in total joint replacements of knees, hips and shoulders. He has advanced training in minimally-invasive procedures to treat bone and joint conditions in the spine. In addition, Boyer has 20 years of sub-specialty experience in orthopedic trauma surgery.
“Dr. Boyer shares our dedication to personalized care to help patients get back to activities they enjoy most,” said Randy Christophel, Goshen Health president and CEO. “Our community also benefits from the extensive experience Dr. Boyer brings in minimally-invasive procedures that alleviate pain and restore mobility.”
Boyer earned a doctor of medicine from Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis. He holds a
Bachelor of Science in biology from Indiana University, Bloomington. Boyer completed fellowship training in orthopedic surgery at Grant Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio. His residency was at Akron General Medical Center, Akron, Ohio.
AshLynn Weaver joins Urgent Care Goshen Physicians
AshLynn Weaver, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, now treats patients at Urgent Care Goshen Physicians. She provides health care for patients of all ages who need immediate treatment for common illnesses and minor injuries.
“AshLynn’s clinical experience and commitment to patient well-being align with our mission to provide exceptional health care services to our community,” said Randy Christophel, Goshen Health president and chief executive officer. “Her certification in life-saving diagnosis of certain heart conditions brings a valuable service to our urgent care team.”
Weaver earned a Master of
Science in nursing from Goshen College in Goshen and holds a Bachelor of Science in nursing from Ohio University, Athens. She received an Associate of Science in nursing and a technical certificate in practical nursing from Ivy Tech Community College in South Bend.
DR. BRYAN BOYER
ASHLYNN WEAVER
GETTING IT READY Joyce Chancellor works on preparing a motorized scooter for resale at Wheelchair Help
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We’ll meet you with the appropriate level of care wherever you are — whether you’re fully independent or looking for additional assistance. Call us.
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Ford’s Model T game changer
By TOM MORROW Mature Life Features
At the turn of the 20th century, the average American had never travelled more than 50 miles from home.
This was primarily because the railroad and the horse were the primary modes of transportation. In good weather, the horse and buggy were the more popular modes of conveyance, but going more than 10 miles could be a major trip. A horse can only go for so long before it needs water and food as well as a rest.
Going from town to town was best accomplished by railroad.
Henry Ford changed America’s availability for personal transportation freedom. The Ford-built Model T was produced from 1908 to 1927. It is generally regarded as the first mass-affordable automobile, which made car travel available to middle class Americans. The relatively low price was partly the result of Ford’s efficient fabrication, including assembly line production instead of individual handcrafting. Known as the Tin Lizzie, the savings on each car allowed the price to decline from $780 in 1910 to $290 per car in 1924.
The Ford Model T was named the most influential car of the 20th century in the 1999 Car of the Century competition. The Model T was successful not only because it provided inexpensive transportation on a massive scale, but also because the car signified innovation for the rising middle class and became a pow-
erful symbol of the United States’ age of modernization. With more than 15 million built, it was the most sold car in history before being surpassed by only the Volkswagen Beetle in 1972.
The first production Model T left the factory on Sept. 27, 1908, in Detroit. Nine years later on May 26, 1927, Henry Ford watched the 15 millionth Model T roll off the assembly line at his factory in Highland Park, Mich.
The Model T was Ford’s first automobile mass-produced on moving assembly lines with completely interchangeable parts.
Ford proclaimed: “I will build a motor car for the great multitude. It will be large enough for the family, but small enough for the individual to run and care for. It will be constructed of the best materials, by the best men to be hired, after the simplest designs that modern engineering can devise. But it will be so low in price that no man making a good salary will be unable to own one — and enjoy with his family the blessing of hours of pleasure in God’s great open spaces.”
He raised workers’ salaries to $5 per eight-hour day, six days a week, the highest in the nation for non-skilled workers. With those wages, most Ford workers could afford to buy the car they helped build.
The Model T has a front-mounted 177-cubic-inch inline four-cylinder engine, producing 20 horsepower for a top speed of 42 miles per hour. According to Ford Motor Co. advertising, the Model T had fuel economy
Flying not the only way to go
By CECIL SCAGLIONE
Mature Life Features
Fearful flyers take a lot of time to think about when and whether or not to board another airliner.
Researchers report as many as one out of three people are either afraid or anxious about flying. Data also reveals one out of every four passengers aboard any flight is a white-knuckler.
A late colleague logged thousands of miles in his constant global search for top-grade material for his company, but he remembers none of them. The only way he could get himself to board a plane was to fortify himself with booze so he could fall asleep immediately after he buckled himself in.
Airlines boast of their safety record, and rightly so. Flying ranks atop the list of travel methods for safety, speed and cost.
But senior travellers who can take their time to get around can shop for a cruise ship to transport them comfortably to and from Rio or Rome without having to be crowded into an uncomfortable seat in an uncomfortable metal tube.
Another maritime alternative is a freighter. While the quarters
of 13 to 21 miles per gallon. The engine was capable of running on gasoline, kerosene or ethanol.
The ignition system used in the Model T was an unusual one, with a low voltage magneto incorporated in the flywheel, supplying alternating current to trembler coils to drive the spark plugs. This was closer to that used for stationary gas engines than the expensive high-voltage ignition magnetos that were used on some other cars.
This ignition also made the Model T more flexible as to the quality or type of fuel it used. The system did not need a starting battery, since proper hand-cranking would generate enough current for starting. Electric lighting powered by the magneto was adopted in 1915, replacing acetylene gas flame
head lamps and oil lamps, but electric starters were not offered until 1919.
The Model T engine was produced for replacement needs as well as stationary and marine applications until 1941, well after production of the Model T ended.
The Model T is a rear-wheel three-speed-drive vehicle but in actuality it is a two-speed, because one of the three speeds is reverse. The right hand floorboard pedal operates the transmission brake … there are no brakes on the wheels. The floor lever also controls the parking brake, which is activated by pulling the lever all the way back. This doubles as an emergency brake.
Ford was very accommodating when it came to exterior color of the Model T. “Customers can
have any color they want as long as it’s black,” he would say. After years of coaxing, his son, Edsel, finally won the “paint argument” as well as the introduction of the newly designed “Model A” in 1927. By 1932, the Ford Motor Co. had begun mass-producing the revolutionary “V-8” engine, which continues to be the standard design for many mid-tolarge size American automobiles. Henry Ford died April 7, 1947, at the age of 83, but he witnessed the beginning of our nation’s massive highway system to accommodate the millions of vehicles he and other automobile companies put on the road. If you enjoy the personal freedom of driving to work or taking a vacation across the nation, thank Henry.
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aren’t as luxurious as a mega-liner, they can be just as comfortable at a third of the cost.
The COVID-19 shutdown and border closings gave everyone a new look at daily living and time to consider how they’re going to live the rest of their lives. Visiting friends and family has climbed higher up the travel ladder and, since many of them are within these borders, driving can replace flying.
There’s no doubt flying still is the safest and quickest way to get you there. This becomes especially attractive the farther away your destination is. But it’s not stretching the truth when you say it’s not fun anymore. Airlines are still squeezing you into a tight seat after you’ve manhandled whatever luggage you’re allowed through airport gates, security, and crowds
If you do decide to fly, health experts advise you to pick a window seat. This puts you in a position where you’ll have the least number of people sitting near you and keep you away from the busy aisle. Take hand sanitizer with you and, wherever possible, distance yourself from other people, they add.
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Welcome to Greencroft Goshen, where our greatest hope is that you will feel free. Free to live life to its fullest. Our continuing care living community offers safety, security and access to a full care continuum too. Faithbased. Non-profit. Greencroft Goshen. To find out more, call us at 574-537-4010 or 574-537-4128.
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Been considering a cruise but aren’t sure you want to go on one of those mega-ships with 6,000 other people? Or perhaps you don’t want the hassle of overseas travel to cruise the Greek islands or the far east.
Check this out.
Take a week-long cruise without leaving the U.S. by traveling on the American Cruise Lines voyage through the New England islands. You’ll be one of just 100 passengers.
The food is outstanding (you can have seafood for breakfast, lunch and dinner), the rooms
are comfortable, you get a complimentary cocktail hour before dinner each night, informative speakers and entertainment. It doesn’t get any better than that.
But actually it does.
The ship departs from Providence, R.I., and goes to New Bedford, Mass., known as the “City that Lit the World,” to learn about whales, whaling ships and whale oil. At the New Bedford Whaling Museum, you’ll see skeletons of huge whales and go on board an 89-foot-long, one-half scale model of a whaling ship inside the museum to learn about life on board a whaling vessel. From there you sail off to the
Myrtle Beach, May 4-10 - 10 Meals!
Mt. Rushmore & Yellowstone
June 22-July 1 - 16 Meals!
Nashville Show Trip July 28-August 1 - 8 Meals!
Lancaster Show Trip & The Dutch Country, August 18-23 - 8 Meals!
Beautiful Maine
October 12-18 - 10 Meals!
Waiting for cruise passengers on the beach at Bristol, R.I., was a fabulous lobster bake with clams, mussels and corn on the cob.
peaceful island of Nantucket to view elegant homes of sea captains and merchants, reflecting the prosperity of its seafaring heritage.
Martha’s Vineyard is the next stop. This little island, which was once the center of the east coast whaling industry, is now one of New England’s most chic vacation spots and summer home to some of the country’s wealthiest individuals.
Most Midwesterners have never heard of Block Island, the next stop on the cruise. It was formed 10,000 years ago by glaciers, which left behind 200-foot-high bluffs overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Today, it’s a thriving, laid back summer vacation destination.
Newport, R.I., which boasts one of the world’s finest harbors, is best known for its preponderance of elegant mansions, which were constructed by extremely wealthy families in the 1800s.
This stop includes a bus tour past many of the mansions and a visit to the Breakers, the lavish 70-room “summer cottage” of the Vanderbilt’s overlooking Narragansett Bay. It gives you insight into how the rich and famous lived in the days before income taxes. You’ll also have the opportunity to tour Fort Adams, which protected the harbor back in the 1800s.
Bristol, R.I., is the last stop before returning to Providence. Continued on page 19
AMERICAN STAR Cruising without leaving the country is available through American Cruise Lines. It takes just 100 passengers to the New England islands.
LOBSTER BAKE
WHALING SHIP MODEL Inside the Bedford Whaling Museum is this 89-foot-long, one-half scale model of the whaling ship Lagota, which sailed the world in the 1800s and early 1900s in search of whales.
IN SEARCH OF WHALE OIL—Fishermen spent years in search of whales and did not return to port until their barrels were full of whale
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You can sign up to tour another mansion and the America’s Cup Hall of Fame to learn about “The Golden Age of Yachting.”
Perhaps the best part of the trip is the grand finale lobster
Continued from page 18 bake. By the time the ship arrives in port, lobsters, mussels, clams, corn on the cob and chicken have been baking all morning on coals under a tarp on the beach. At noon, the tarp is lifted to an applause from the passengers, a big cloud of steam escapes into the atmosphere and the feast is revealed. It’s
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OPULENT NEWPORT MANSION —Tour the Breakers, the 70-room “summer cottage” of the Vanderbilt family overlooking Narragansett Bay. Delve into the life of the rich and famous before income taxes.
served buffet- style under a big tent and members of the ship’s dining staff assist in removing the juicy lobster meat from the claws and shell. What a finish to an American cruise.
To learn more about the New England Islands cruises, visit americancruiselines.com or call (800) 460-4518. Do it before 2025 fills up.
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Upcoming Tours
Sept. 18-24 - Boston, Salem, Cape Ann, MA
Oct. 11 - Shopping in Shipshewana, IN
Oct. 22 - Dino Museum & Chocolate Factory Tour, South Bend, IN
Nov. 15 - The Hunny Pot - Paint Your Own Pottery, Elkhart, IN
Dec. 4 - Texas Tenors Christmas, Blue Gate, Shipshewana, IN
Dec. 13 - Miracle on 34th Street, Wagon Wheel, Warsaw, IN
OFF TO THE SEA — This statue of a fisherman about to head to sea is in the harbor at New Bedford, Mass.
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For full information on any of these tours, or to make a reservation, please call 574-537-4090.
OCT 2-5 AGAWA CANYON TRAIN — Passport
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Wisconsin: National RR Museum, Lambeau Field Tour & Hall of Fame, Washington Island, Harbor Beach, Stavkirke & Bjorkunden Chapels, Eagle Bluff
Wisconsin: National RR Museum, Lambeau Field Tour & Hall of Fame, Washington Island, Harbor Beach, Stavkirke & Bjorkunden Chapels, Eagle Bluff Lighthouse, Famous Fish Boil , Goats on the Roof
Wisconsin: National RR Museum, Lambeau Field Tour & Hall of Fame, Washington Island, Harbor Beach, Stavkirke & Bjorkunden Chapels, Eagle Bluff
Lighthouse, Famous Fish Boil , Goats on the Roof
OCT 30-NOV 2 FOUR DAY MYSTERY????
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NOV 18-22 BRANSON CHRISTMAS 6 Great
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NOV 18-22 BRANSON CHRISTMAS 6 Great Shows: Dutton Family, Hughes Brothers, Christmas Wonderland, Presley’s County Jubilee, Clay Cooper ’s
NOV 18-22 BRANSON CHRISTMAS 6 Great Shows: Dutton Family, Hughes Brothers, Christmas Wonderland, Presley’s County Jubilee, Clay Cooper ’s Ozark Christmas, Sight & Sound’s The Miracle of Christmas & Fantastic Caverns. An S & S Tradition Dec 4-7 OPRYLAND COUNTRY CHRISTMAS
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Tours Depart Goshen/Kendallville/Auburn/Ft. Wayne
DEC 7 YULETIDE CELEBRATION w/Sandi Patti, Indianapolis Hilbert Circle Theatre 2025 TOUR
Tours Depart Goshen/Kendallville/Auburn/Ft. Wayne
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‘The scooter booth’ — A labor of love, passion and community
By MARLIES SELENT-WEST
Goshen Home Medical
Goshen Home Medical has been the exclusive provider of scooter and wheelchair rentals for the Elkhart County Fair for over 30 years. For those with limited mobility, having a scooter for the fair is a total game changer.
The Cross Legacy At The Elkhart County Fair
Marvin and Deanna Cross ran the wheelchair and scooter booth for the last 30 years. Marvin died in January 2022, and Deanna’s love and passion for the fair and “the scooter booth” continued through 2023. Deanna was the face and the voice of the scooter booth at the Elkhart County Fair and Goshen Home Medical is extremely grateful for all those years of service and dedication.
Community Partnerships
In 2024, Goshen Home Medical was asked to have a
wheelchair and scooter booth at the St. Joseph County Fair. However, staffing a booth morning and night for two local fairs is not easy. GHM reached out to members of Aging Connection of Michiana for assistance. Many businesses offered their help. Together, we were able to not only serve those that needed scooters and wheelchairs, but these businesses were able to provide valuable resources and information empowering fair attendees, those renting scooters and caregivers.
. Heartfelt thanks to the following for their assistance:
• Aging Connections
• Alzheimer’s & Dementia Services of Northern Indiana
• Always Best Care
• Brentwood at Elkhart
Assisted Living
• Chefs for Seniors, Elkhart
• Compassion Experts
• Concept Care at Home
• Dunes Hospice
• Holisticare
• Honoring Choices
• Morning View Assisted Living
• Noracare, South Bend
• OPS Living – Elkhart Place
• Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Indiana
• Senior Helpers
Also:
• Seniors Helping Seniors
• Senior Life Newspapers
• Senior Outpatient Services
• Senior Transitions of Indiana
• Traditions Health
• United Church Homes
• Visiting Angels
• Wedgewood Assisted Living What Happens To The Scooters After The Fair?
After the fair, scooters are thoroughly inspected, restored and sold at substantial savings. All come with a warranty, and 2024 models have the new warranty. These are scooters you can trust!
A LABOR OF LOVE Marvin and Deanna Cross managed Goshen Home Medical’s wheelchair and scooter rental booth at the Elkhart County Fair for 30 years. Marvin died in 2022 leaving Deanna to run the booth through the 2023 fair.
Goshen Home Medical has been serving the needs of our community for nearly 50 years as a full-service home medical equipment and respiratory equipment provider, offering products that can improve quality of life and safely age in place. Learn more about Goshen Home
Medical by contacting us at (574) 533-0626, GoshenHomeMedical.com or follow Goshen Home Medical on Facebook. To learn about our community partners, visit AgingConnections.org.
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You can help prevent falls by making your home safe.
Hold the handrails when you use the stairs, going up or down. If you must carry something while you’re on the stairs, hold it in one hand and use the handrail with the other.
Keep areas where you walk tidy. Don’t leave things on the floor that you might trip on.
In bathrooms and powder rooms:
• Mount grab-bars near toilets and on both the inside and outside of your tub and shower.
• Place non-skid mats, strips, or carpet on all surfaces that may get wet.
In your bedroom:
• Put night lights and light switches close to your bed.
• Keep your telephone near your bed.
In other living areas:
• Keep electric cords and telephone wires near walls and away from walking paths.
• Tack all carpets and area rugs firmly to the floor.
• Make sure your sofas and chairs are the right height for you, so that you can get in and out of them easily.
• Stay away from a freshly washed floor.
• Don’t let your home get too cold or too hot. Being very cold or very hot can make you dizzy.
In the summer, if your home is not air-conditioned, keep cool with an electric fan and drink lots of liquids and limit physical activity. In the winter, don’t let the nighttime temperature drop below 65 degrees.
• Keep emergency numbers in large print near each telephone.
