Boone County Magazine January 2023

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Art is meant to evoke emotion. Portrait Photographer Tom Casalini takes it further by producing feelings in his subjects. Casalini, who is celebrating his 50th anniversary as a portrait photographer in 2023, goes through a detailed process of getting to know his clients.

“It’s always mandatory we have a consultation session before sitting for the portrait,” Casalini says. “In that session we get to know each other a little better, but also it gives the client a chance to get to know themselves a little better. Some clients say it feels like a therapy session once it’s over. If I’m creating your portrait I have to know who you are, but more importantly,

you have to know who you are.”

Throughout his tenure in the industry he’s curated several gallery series, including “Famous Hoosiers,” “Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients” and “Indiana Artists.” The “Famous Hoosiers” series was a fundraiser for the Indiana State Museum and included portraits of sons and daughters

of Indiana, including John Mellencamp, Jane Pauley, Shelley Long and Jim Davis, among others.

“In my 30th year of photography, I heard the Congressional Medal of Honor recipients were going to be parade marshals and I thought that would be a fascinating project,” Casalini says. “The oxymoron is the rest of us look at them as heroes, and they just look at themselves as ordinary people.”

The five-year project included tireless work with the Congressional Medal of Honor Society. The 48 portraits were then turned into a hardbound book titled “Ordinary Heroes: A Tribute to Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients: Reflections of Freedom, Faith, Duty and the Heroic Possibilities of the Everyday Human Spirit.” The book received high accolades from American historian Stephen Ambrose, legendary broadcast journalist Walter Cronkite and Indiana author Kurt Vonnegut.

The Indiana native says the “Indiana Artists” series was vital to him because he feels people often look at a piece of art and make an immediate judgment, without looking at the creator’s process in finalizing a piece of art. The portraits immortalized the artists with samples of their work. Casalini says the artists were in attendance on opening night and were able to explain their work and process.

Casalini says the length of his career sometimes feels like a mathematical error, because it doesn’t seem like he could have been doing this work for five decades. He says, in some ways, he feels like he’s just getting started. He says his work is creating generational pieces for clients and has been rewarding.

“I’ve been blessed to have an incredible group of people that believed in me throughout this time,” Casalini says. “I’ve also stuck to my guns and never wavered away from the craft of portrait work. I’m old fashioned. I don’t do anything electronically,

and that takes time. Once the portraits are edited, we sit down and discuss them. It’s a very personalized experience.”

Casalini plans to continue his portrait photography work and is also releasing another book called “The Queerness Doesn’t Matter: A Journey With My Friends of Dorothy.”

Casalini Portraits is located at 10½ North Main Street in Zionsville. For more information, call 317-873-4858 or visit casaliniportraits.com.

THE SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY TOUR CHECKLIST

It’s a new year, meaning it’s time to consider making some changes. For seniors, finding a new home can be one of the most positively life-changing steps they take.

As people grow older, medical concerns crop up and feelings of isolation emerge. A senior living community can be beneficial in many ways, offering not only the comfort of medical assistance around each corner but the warm, friendly vibe of a neighborhood that offers support without ridding residents of their independence.

With so many senior living options out there, taking the first step can be overwhelming. That’s why CarDon & Associates uses the Roobrik online assessment (cardon.us/roobrik) tool to help you find the right fit for your loved one. In just a few minutes, it will give you an idea of the level of care they need and where you should start looking for their new place.

Once you’re ready to start touring communities, here’s a handy checklist of important things to consider during your visits: LOCATION

Is it close to your loved one’s primary care doctor and/or hospital?

What types of care does the community provide?

Can the resident move to another area if the need arises?

Are there physical / occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists on-site?

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Find out about security deposits and refund policies. Is financial aid a possibility through such means as Medicaid, long term care insurance or Veterans Affairs?

SENIOR PRIDE

BOONE COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES, INC. CONTINUES TO PROVIDE CRUCIAL ASSISTANCE, PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES

“If someone’s car is in the shop and you still need to transport your kids to school, we do this,” Bowen says. “I think it’s a mystery most people don’t know we can provide. We can also help with work, errands, and often for seniors needing to get to medical appointments. It’s for seniors usually, but we also serve people who aren’t seniors. The next most popular service here at BCSSI is for in-home personal services for seniors who are 60 years and older. We offer light housekeeping, meal preparations, running errands, and medication reminders for seniors as well.”

In 2021, 2,091 seniors received some type of assistance through BCSSI. It is a private nonprofit, and not solely state fundedanother misconception many in the community seem to have regarding its services, Bowen says.

Helping seniors lead meaningful, healthy lives is of core importance to Boone County Senior Services, Incorporated (BCSSI). Its mission? To promote independence and provide enriching opportunities for older adults who reside in Boone County, which it has been doing for decades.

The most popular and visible service is transportation, and many people are unaware that services are eligible for all ages. According to BCSSI Executive Director Anita Bowen, transportation is available for all residents of Boone County when scheduling ahead of time.

“Our largest fund source is [the Indiana Department of Transportation], because transportation is our largest service,” Bowen says. “Other sources are the United Way of Central Indiana, CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions, Community Foundation of Boone County, and private grants and donors. It’s a nice blend of funding sources. Many people think we’re government, but we try to brand ourselves as BCSSI, not to be confused as a government department or agency. I think that is a mystery to folks.”

As people get more familiar with BCSSI, Bowen says they often enjoy getting involved with the activities program. Scheduled events on the website calendar include Theater Thursdays, art and photography contests, and even day trips outside Boone County. In addition, they are looking to grow evening and weekend programs because seniors are working longer into what used to be considered

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retirement years.

“We’re always reviewing employee applications for drivers and in-home service attendants, and welcome people interested in joining our team,” Bowen says. “We also love to connect with those looking for volunteer opportunities.”

BCSSI has offices at 515 Crowne Pointe Drive in Lebanon, and at Zionsville Town Hall, located at 1100 West Oak Street, room 206. More info can be found on the official website at booneseniors.org, along with links to newsletters and other resources. Also check them out on Facebook at facebook.com/ bocoseniors, and on Twitter and Instagram.

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or your spouse are nearing 65. OR you or your spouse are over 65 and will soon be retiring. You are concerned with timing for enrollment to avoid a penalty or gap in coverage.

CROSSFIT AFCO

WORLD-CLASS FITNESS IN A SMALL-CLASS SETTING

helping others into a career.

Good’s dream job escalated in 2020 when he bought his own gym.

CrossFit AFCO is a gym in Zionsville that is designed bring world-class coaching and varied workout programming to a smallclass atmosphere.

“If it’s your first time to CrossFit, we will introduce what we call our No Sweat Intro,” Good says. “We will have an initial meeting for me to understand your background, your experience with working out and your experience with CrossFit.”

Various classes are offered throughout the day to allow availability for early-morning movers or evening energizers. Good and his team are available for several time slots throughout the day, and each class is an hour long. In addition to classes, CrossFit AFCO offers personal training, nutritional coaching, and CrossFit for kids and teens.

There is also a class called Long Haulers, held at 7:30 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

“The idea for this class is we want to be in this for the long haul,” Good says. “We want to prioritize exercise and a healthy lifestyle, and we want to make it stick.”

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Casey Good has been coaching CrossFit for more than 10 years. He was a kinesiology major at Indiana University, has many coaching certifications and credentials, and is now an expert in his field. He has combined his love of fitness and passion for

Meeting with the AFCO team for the first time allows the trainers to understand a prospect’s goals and set those objectives with them. Two one-on-one classes are encouraged if the guest has never been in a CrossFit gym before. The next step would be an introduction to the class.

Any level of experience is welcome at CrossFit AFCO. Every class is led by one of their expert, full-time coaches.

The Long Haulers class targets older adults. Any adult can join, but the class targets those aged 50 and older. “This class really enjoys working out amongst their peers,” Good says. “They all understand each other really well and have a lot to talk about.”

Through CrossFit AFCO’s training, the coaches are diligent about their members’ goals and performance. The coaches will measure performance by pairing a

Owner Casey Good

weightlifting movement and a run. How much fitness (for example, the running and weightlifting combination) is performed in a certain amount of time will determine how much your fitness increased.

Various membership types are offered at CrossFit AFCO. There is an unlimited membership option that costs $169 per month. The three-days-per-week membership costs $149 per month. The Long Haulers class falls under the threeday membership. Lastly, there is a twodays-per-week membership, which costs $129 per month.

CrossFit AFCO is located at 10650 Bennett Parkway, Suite 100 in Zionsville. For information on memberships, class schedules and more, visit americanfitnessco.com or call 574-835-2537.

FACTS ABOUT THE BABY BOOM GENERATION

(BORN 1946-1964)

Dairy Queen was one of the first food chains to start franchising in 1955 and had everyone screaming for ice cream with their Dilly Bars and Mr. Misty.

Eating in front of the TV got a lot better when TV dinners were introduced. There were only originally four main courses sold by Swanson: meatloaf, fried chicken, turkey and Salisbury steak.

Impressionable Boomers started ‘smoking’ bubble gum cigarettes that would puff out powdered sugar as smoke. 4

One of the most popular side dishes in the 60s was Rice-aRoni, known as “The San Francisco Treat.” Its commercials all started with the distinct cable car bell ringing.

Hopalong Cassidy, a TV Western hero, was the first image ever put onto a lunch box. It was a runaway hit, selling more than 600,000 at $2.39 each in its first year.

At the height of its 1950s fad, more than 5000 Davy Crockett coonskin hats sold each day, showing the power of television on commerce—the popularity of the Davy Crockett show drove sales through the roof.

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Think it was just the famous Beatles on the front of the Abbey Road cover? Astute Boomers also noticed that a VW Beetle was in the photo on this record that featured the lead single “Something/”Come Together”. 8

“Shake, Shake, Shake, Shake Shake, Shake Shake Your Booty” holds the record for being the only number-one song title with a word repeated more than three times in it.

Ricky Nelson was second only to Elvis as the most popular rock ‘n’ roll artist from 1957 to 1962.

Elizabeth may have been 25 when she became a queen in 1953, but Freddie Mercury was a young 24 when he started fronting the British rock group Queen in 1970. 11

“Sweet Georgia Brown” was whistled as the theme song at the Harlem Globetrotters games.

The game Twister, which once got Johnny Carson and Eva Gabor in tangles on The Tonight Show, got its beginnings as a game of tic-tac-toe to be played with your feet. 13

The reason yo-yos became so iconic? The launch of the Butterfly yoyo by Duncan in the ‘50s made it easier for Boomers to do tricks and stunts with their yo-yos, which helped fuel the craze.

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“Barbie was the ultimate doll—but Baby Boomers experienced everything from Betsy Wetsy who had problems “holding it” to Growing Up Skipper who got taller if you turned the knob. 15

One of the most iconic toys from the Baby Boomer era? Stretch Armstrong—a musclebound action figure that had the physical ability to be stretched almost five feet. 16

It’s all so EGG-citing! Two products from the Boom Era came packaged in plastic eggs–Silly Putty and L’eggs Pantyhose. 17

The price of the average movie ticket in 1975 was $2. 18

The first show to ever be broadcast in color on ABCTV was The Jetsons, which debuted in 1962 and had Boomers dreaming of walking their dog on a treadmill in space just like George walked Astro.

Bob Keeshan was a Boomer favorite in three different decades as Captain Kangaroo. He was also the original Clarabell the clown on The Howdy Doody Show in the 1950s.

Definitely not suitable for today’s roads but in 1969’s Easy Rider, Peter Fonda sported a “Captain America” red, white, and blue helmet, while Jack Nicholson donned a gold American football helmet. Another baby boomer fact: This cult classic was one of the first to use pre-recorded music for a soundtrack.

Alfred Hitchcock Presents is well known for its opening credits with a camera fade in on a line-drawing caricature of Hitchcock’s profile, the theme music of “Funeral March of a Marionette” and Hitchcock’s walk to the center of the screen and his trademark “Good evening.” 22

Young love bloomed with the movie star set in the 50s and 60s, with Mia Farrow marrying Frank Sinatra when she was 21 and Elizabeth Taylor marrying Nicky Hilton when she was only 18 years old.

Every day, baby boomers recited the Pledge of Allegiance at the start of their school day.

During Vietnam over five million Americans wore bracelets with a POW’s name, rank and loss date in support of our troops.

A number of iconic Baby Boomer celebrities wound up going into politics including Love Boat’s Fred Grandy (Congress) Sonny Bono (Palm Springs Mayor and Congressman,) and Clint Eastwood (Mayor of Carmel, CA).

THE A B C’S… AND D OF MEDICARE

Written by Julie Corcoran

Ask a senior what’s important to them, and somewhere at the top of their list is having reliable and affordable health coverage. They may be facing worsening health issues, visits to specialists and increased medications. This can add up to considerable expenses, and usually at a time when they are on a fixed income or wondering if their retirement savings will last. Most seniors understand that turning 65 equates to eligibility for Medicare, and as their 65th birthday approaches, they experience a constant barrage of Medicare mail, commercials and phone calls that leave them with a sense of urgency, but also with a great deal of confusion on how to make sense of it all.

At its core, Medicare was designed to help seniors access medical care while also helping to control their costs. It covers individuals aged 65 and over, individuals under 65 with certain disabilities, and individuals of all ages with end-stage renal disease. If you are confused about how Medicare works, you are not alone. Figuring out when to enroll in Medicare and which parts to enroll in can be intimidating for even the savviest retirees - but there is help.

First you need to understand the ABCs - and Ds - of Medicare. Think of these as building blocks of Medicare. At the foundation is original Medicare, which consists of Parts A and B.

PART A

HELPS PAY FOR HOSPITAL STAYS AND INPATIENT CARE.

PART B

HELPS PAY FOR DOCTOR VISITS AND OUTPATIENT CARE.

SUPPLEMENT (MEDIGAP): Helps fill in the costs not covered by Parts A and B.

Neither Part A or Part B cover prescription drugs. That’s where Part D comes in.

PART D

HELPS COVER PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.

Another option is Part C, commonly known as Medicare Advantage Plans. These plans are offered by private insurers and cover all the services of Medicare Parts A and B, but many also include prescription drugs and some limited dental, vision and hearing services.

PART C

HELPS COVER SERVICES OF MEDICARE PARTS A AND B (YOU MUST STILL BE ENROLLED IN PART A AND PAY FOR PART B). FOR MANY, A PART C OR MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLAN RESEMBLES GROUP COVERAGE SIMILAR TO WHAT THEY MAY HAVE EXPERIENCED DURING THEIR WORKING YEARS.

It’s certainly not an easy program to understand, but even in its complexity, Medicare successfully serves the needs of more than 60 million people, and that number is growing. The trick is understanding how to customize the program so that it fits your needs. At the heart of the Medicare challenge is understanding that Medicare is tailored to an individual. What may be the right coverage for your friend or family member may not be the right coverage for you. To help you make that determination, there are a few things to keep in mind.

ASSESS YOUR MEDICAL NEEDS. Think about your medical needs, the number of doctors you see and the medications you take. Are you relatively healthy, or do you have a chronic illness that has you visiting several specialists each year and undergoing multiple tests and procedures on a regular basis? Do you spend several weeks or months in another state? Your answers can help evaluate which Medicare options will service your needs.

KEEP AN EYE ON THE CALENDAR.

Timing of Medicare enrollment is crucial. The enrollment window generally opens three months before the month of your 65th birthday and closes seven months later. There are exceptions to enrolling when you are 65, especially if you plan to keep working and have credible group coverage, but if you don’t understand this exception, missing the enrollment window can be costly. There is also an Annual Enrollment Period from October 15 to December 7, when Medicare recipients can make changes to their Medicare coverage that are effective for the coming January. In addition, you may switch Medicare coverage at any time due to special circumstances (such as moving to a different service area, receiving Medicaid assistance or loss of retiree health coverage).

BE WARY OF UNSOLICITED PHONE CALLS.

Unsolicited calls may result in your enrollment into a Medicare plan that you did not intend. Be careful when talking with a caller. If you did not ask them to contact you, you should end the call. Just as you would not give out your Social Security number, do not give out your Medicare number.

WORK WITH AN EXPERIENCED MEDICARE

AGENT. Working with a trusted and knowledgeable agent can save you time and money. A good agent listens to what is important to you, educates you on your options, and helps you select a plan that fits your needs. They can also help customize your options as your medical needs and financial resources change in the years ahead.

UNDERSTAND THE COSTS.

Medicare is not free, and recipients should expect to pay a monthly premium, deductibles and copays depending on the parts of Medicare selected. As mentioned above, even though Part A is free to most, the cost for Part B premiums is tied to taxable income. The higher your modified adjusted gross income, the higher your Part B premium. The same goes for your Part D premium.

One such local agency is Easy Street Insurance. Specializing in Medicare for more than 25 years, their agents help you customize a Medicare plan that suits your needs. Meeting with their agents comes at no cost or pressure to you. In the process, you will gain an advocate that can partner with you in the years ahead, and help you navigate the ever-changing Medicare system.

For more on Easy Street Insurance, cal 317-882-9602 or visit easystreetins.com.

NEW ZIONSVILLE CHAPTER OF NATIONAL CHARITY LEAGUE HAS FORMED

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The Zionsville chapter of National Charity League, a nation-wide mother-daughter service organization, officially formed this fall with over 100 members of the Zionsville community.

In addition to participating in national philanthropic initiatives with The Red Cross, Operation Gratitude and The Alzheimer’s Association, the chapter's inaugural board members have chosen several organizations to support through hands-on volunteer service hours that include Boone County Humane Society, Zionsville Parks and Recreation, Second Helpings, and Boone County Special Olympics. This list of philanthropy partners will continue to grow as the chapter becomes established.

Daughters in 7th through 12th grade, known as Ticktockers, and their mothers, known as Patronesses, will together embark on a core program focused on philanthropy, strengthening motherdaughter relationships, cultural experiences, and leadership opportunities.

NCL now has nearly 290 chapters across the county. The Zionsville Chapter is one of three in the state of Indiana.

Membership is currently open through January 12, 2023 to mothers and daughters (current 6th – 11th graders) who reside in the Zionsville and surrounding area school districts. For more information, please contact the VP of Membership at MembershipZionsville@nclonline. org Non-profit organizations wishing to become philanthropy partners may contact NCLZionsville@nclonline.org via email.

Chapter President, Melody Peake Berg said, “After learning about this organization, I knew it was a great fit for Zionsville and the surrounding communities. NCL provides multiple ways for young women and their mothers to connect while forming life-long friendships with peers and providing much needed support to the community.”

Chapter VP of Ticktockers, Wendy Schrepferman, remarked, “NCL is a way for students to learn valuable leadership skills such as parliamentary procedure and how to serve on a board. Our members give back to

the community all year long, not just when they need to fulfill community service hours here and there. We promote volunteerism as a way of life.”

National Charity League, Inc. Established in Los Angeles, California in 1925, and incorporated in 1958, National Charity League, Inc. is the nation’s premier motherdaughter non-profit organization. By incorporating mission-based programming, National Charity League develops socially responsible community leaders and strengthens the mother-daughter bond through leadership development, philanthropy, and culture. National Charity League recognizes the importance of diverse perspectives and experiences to meet the needs of the communities it serves. Currently, the philanthropic organization has over 200,000 members and alumnae in hundreds of chapters across the nation. Last year, members contributed more than 2.5 million volunteer hours to more than 6,000 local philanthropy partners and their chapters, resulting in a $68.7 million fiscal impact. National Charity League proudly celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2025.

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CFBC ANNOUNCES NEW

VP OF ADVANCEMENT & DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION

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The Community Foundation of Boone County is proud to announce two promotions: Julie Reagan to Vice President of Advancement and Ali Maxey to Director of Education.

CFBC’s mission is to connect people, organizations, and philanthropy to support a thriving Boone County for all. We accomplish this by:

1. Engaging the community and educating our citizens on how to make a difference here at home

2. Investing in people, programs and organizations that transform lives and communities and

3. Leading a vision for collaborative solutions to address the root causes of challenges facing our community.

As we head into 2023 and beyond, now is the perfect time to elevate and challenge our team members to strategically align our mission, vision, and core values. These two team members are key to The Community Foundation of Boone County’s success in maintaining and growing permanent endowment funds to strengthen Boone County forever. I could not be more proud to promote, elevate, celebrate, and serve alongside them.

“The creativity, passion and drive that Julie Reagan brings to the table is unparalleled. She strikes the perfect balance of innovation and collaboration with our donors, nonprofits and communities to achieve our pillars of Brand Amplification, Community Leadership and Donor Services & Engagement.

Likewise, Ali Maxey is unmatched in her dedication to exceptional service and pivotal agility in elevating Boone County’s youth through engaging community leaders, donors and key stakeholders to transform our

communities – from the smallest population in Advance to the largest in Zionsville, and everywhere in between.”

—Jodi Gietl, President & CEO, Community Foundation of Boone County

JULIE REAGAN, VP OF ADVANCEMENT

As VP of Advancement, Reagan is responsible for executing several aspects of the CFBC mission, including identifying community needs and grantmaking impact, executing all CFBC grants, brand amplification and development, and continuing to manage the Women of Impact Boone County philanthropic giving group. In the past four years as Director of Marketing for CFBC, Reagan was instrumental in increasing the media footprint for CFBC throughout the county and communicating local needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. By increasing awareness throughout the county, CFBC has built new relationships with Boone County residents and educated them on who CFBC is and how they can get involved through volunteering, donating, joining Women of Impact, and more.

“There are so many ways people can get involved with the work of the Community Foundation of Boone County to address local, unmet needs. We have an amazing group of nonprofits serving our Boone County residents and we love to see our communities come together and work collectively as a whole – to make a major impact in helping those in need.”

ALI MAXEY, DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION

As Director of Education, Maxey is responsible for all areas of education within the foundation, including continuing to execute $250,000+ in scholarships/year, managing relationships with scholarship fund

JULIE REAGAN ALI MAXEY

advisors, school corporations, and education foundations, organizing several of CFBC’s programs, including the Boone County Nonprofit Network and Connect Boone County, and supporting CFBC community leadership. Over the past five years in her previous role as Director of Scholarships, two of Maxey’s greatest accomplishments are successfully increasing awareness of vocational awards to all parts of the county and building a strong base of relationship and partnership with our schools. As a result, CFBC continually received an increased number of applicants for our more than 55 scholarship funds.

“Without a great relationship with schools, we wouldn’t be able to impact so many students and support their families with the expense of post secondary educational expenses. At CFBC, we are proud and grateful to have the support of our community and donors, and know that – together – we maintain growth, positivity, and excitement for the future.”

ABOUT THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF BOONE COUNTY

Since 1991, the Community Foundation of Boone County has granted over $28 million from its various funds to nonprofit organizations and programs working to solve critical challenges in Boone County. Through the generosity of donors, the Community Foundation currently holds over $30 million in net assets. In the past 30 years, we have worked with donors to create permanent funds for charitable giving. The establishment and growth of permanent endowment funds will strengthen Boone County for generations to come.

Community Foundation of Boone County 102 N. Lebanon Street, Suite 200 Lebanon, Indiana 46052 765-482-0024 / 317-873-0210

info@communityfoundationbc.org