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+20( )25 7+( 6800(5 %\ 5$< %$/2*+ 6WDII :ULWHU Every spring, like clockwork, they launch a local invasion that disrupts many of the businesses and institutions in Kosciusko County. And by all accounts, it is a very welcome disruption. Seniors and their generations of families swarm the county’s lakes from all across the fruited plain, hailing from states like Illinois, Michigan, South Carolina, Florida, Arizona, Oregon and California. They not only bring with them the unhurried felicity of lake life, but they contribute mightily to the local commerce during the summer months. Kosciusko County is Indiana’s most prolific mecca for lakers. The county boasts more than 100 lakes, the most for any county in the state. Foremost among them is Lake Wawasee, Indiana’s largest natural lake, located 7+( *22' /,)( ³ -LP 7UXH[ OHIW southeast of Syracuse. :DZDVHH RQ D SR DQG KLV ZLIH -DQ H VWFDUG SHUIHFW GD\ QMR\ OXQFK ZLWK *HR According to Jill Boggs, CEO of DW &KDQQHO 0DUNH UJH 7UXH[ DJDLQVW PLJUDWH IRU WKH VXP U 5HVWDXUDQW LQ 6\ D EDFNGURS RI /DN PHU EDFN WR WKH ODN Kosciusko County Convention and UDFXVH 0DQ\ VHQLR H H WKH\ JUHZ XS RQ UV IU RP 3 KR D URXQG WKH FRXQWU\ WR E\ 5D\ %DORJK Visitors Bureau, the seasonal visitors burgeon the county’s population by 57%, “from about 79,500 to 125,000, and that’s a conservative bolstering their inventory and staff to accommo“I’ve found a lot of people estimate.” Folks who settle in for the summer entice date the major influx of patrons. experienced Lake Wawasee in their youth or young others to visit. That demographic, called VFR for A representative of the U.S. post office in Syraadulthood — maybe their college frat brother has a “visiting friends and relatives,” accounts for almost cuse said the influx “absolutely increases business” half the leisure trips made to Kosciusko County. The for the agency during the summer, “even for rentals.” place here — and a lot of them are third and fourth generation. We used to have a couple who lived in ripple effects are profound. Tourism and travel added The seasonal visitors come for many reasons Hawaii and came back here in the summer.” $200 million to Kosciusko County’s economy and and for one reason: to heed the siren call of life on Young said the lake has 106 pier numbers, but generated an additional 2,161 jobs with $39.8 million the lakeshore, sharing that time with those closest many of them have multiple slips. “One channel in wages in 2019, the most recent figures available. to them. might have 50 homes and the condos have multiple Tax revenues spike, with the Indiana Office of “It’s a very hard place to pry yourself away docks under the same number.” She estimated there Tourism Development noting, “without tourism, each from,” said Kay Young, president of Wawasee Propare “approximately 2,400 properties that touch the Indiana household would pay $566 more in state and erty Owners Association. “There is a huge variety of water,” and noted the prospects of finding a waterlocal taxes” each year and the statewide tax revenue reasons people come back here every year. They love side rental property at this point in the year are “could pay for 35% of all police and fire expenses the lake, have relatives here or they just like the rather slim. “We’re pretty well booked up, but the across the state.” area. A surprising number grew up here and want first point of contact is to go online” to search for an For months in advance, the town of Syracuse to come back to let their children and grandchildren available property. “Most Realtors don’t have rentals prepares to greet the “summer swell” that balloons have the same experience.” now. the local population to nearly 10 times its census of Young has worked as a Realtor for Todd Re“I love my lake, so I am very prejudiced. I grew 2,881 year-round residents, with grocery stores, gas alty for 32 years, which has given her a bird’s-eye up here in the summertimes and never left.” stations, restaurants, hotels and other businesses perspective on the annual onrush of returnees.

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Graff finds her fit with 4-H 7H[W DQG SKRWRV %\ ' 68=$11( %58(00(5 6WDII :ULWHU With the county fair around the corner July 11-17, the Purdue Extension office in Warsaw is humming with activity. After a year of cancellations and downsizing, everyone is looking forward to a more typical fair. Office manager and 4-H secretary Tami Graff is especially excited, as it will be her first such experience since coming on board in March 2020. The former Wakarusa resident and her husband were already considering a job change and a move back to Warsaw to be near their three grandchildren when Graff’s mom spotted the opening at the Kosciusko County Extension office. Graff, then working as an ambulance dispatcher, sprang at the chance. “I enjoyed my job,” she explained. “It was just getting a little too stressful.” On top of that, her husband had lost his eyesight. They were adjusting as a couple to all that involved. Though she had no prior experience with 4-H, Graff has spent most of her life doing office work. She promptly landed

the position. Then came COVID. “I worked for two days and then got sent home for seven weeks because the county shut down,” she recalled. It turned out to be a good start to this new chapter. She took home the 4-H guidebook and read it cover to cover to familiarize herself with the program. Meanwhile, she and her husband had time to reconnect as they transitioned to their new home and to a lifestyle adapted to his vision loss. Once back in the office, Graff took well to its less urgent pace and friendly atmosphere. One of six employees, she discovered she prefers being on a small staff. “They’ve really welcomed me with open arms,” she said. “I feel like there’s good camaraderie. They’re all great girls to work with.” Graff likes talking with the many people who call or drop in. If she doesn’t know something, she enjoys researching it so she can add to her reservoir of knowledge while meeting the other person’s need. “For me it’s almost an advantage not having the 4-H

background because I question things,” she said. Asking, “Why do we do it that way?” she noted, has helped with evaluating programs and prompted several ideas for streamlining and updating their approach. Graff’s responsibilities range from overseeing 4-H enrollment to ordering office supplies; from preparing materials and meeting spaces to managing social media. She enjoys creating forms for the various programs and finding tools that help leaders accomplish their goals. Keeping track of it all is essential, of course. She figures her experience as a mom of three equipped her well. “I like knowing where things go,” Graff said. “When I came here, I organized the heck out of the place.” She cleaned out cabinets and took on a wall of 240 cubbies full of paper and 4-H workbooks. She’s pleased at how quickly everyone can locate materials now. She sums up her job as “trying to make sure that everyone knows what’s going on and nobody misses out on anything.” It might sound daunting but, said Graff, “I feel like because of how busy I was at my last job, I multi-

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Lamar Hochstetler: Collector of tractors big and small %\ 5$< %$/2*+ 6WDII :ULWHU To put it mildly, Lamar Hochstetler likes Allis-Chalmers tractors. He owns a couple dozen of them, both large and small. His collection includes the two tractors he still uses for field work and a display of miniatures that takes up a good bit of room in his personal basement museum. “I have a 1953 Allis-Chalmers WD45 and a 1965 AllisChalmers D17,” said Hochstetler, who lives in Nappanee. “I use them to mow and rake hay, pull a bailer and do custom field work for a couple of Amish farmers.” Some time ago he owned a Ford tractor he bought from his father, but he sold it a few years later to his brother-inlaw. “I didn’t grow up on a farm,” he said, “but I worked for farmers many summers as a kid. In high school I worked one summer as a hired hand half a mile from our house and the next summer I worked for my uncle near Bourbon. “He had owned a WD45 and a D17 and that is what got me to love Allis-Chalmers tractors. I started collecting miniatures sometime back in the late ’70s or early ’80s, whenever I could afford to buy a toy tractor. Now I don’t have any room left.” Hochstetler found it hard to put his fascination into words.

“I don’t know how to explain it, but I just enjoy the older equipment much better than the big stuff nowadays. It is what I grew up with. “When I go to a steam power show and see the huge steam engines, it boggles my mind how they could build something like that with no computers. The wheels are taller than you are and they run so smoothly.” He also lauded the craftsmanship of his miniatures. “On some of my toy and collectible tractors, it is the perfect detail that is amazing. Some I haven’t even taken out of the box.” Hochstetler’s display room contains signs and other memorabilia of his preferred brand of farm equipment. The walls are busily lined with framed photos of vintage tractors and reproductions of metal advertising signs. He has also compiled models of classic cars, a replica vintage radio, Chicago White Sox souvenirs, old 45 rpm records and “one or two 78s,” and golf photos and wooden shaft clubs and other items. His athletic background is prolific and he has kept trophies he won in go-kart racing, softball, basketball and table tennis. He kept the orange golf ball he used to notch his only hole-in-one and, as one would expect, readily chronicled from memory every fact about the achievement. “It was at Village Green Golf Course in Sarasota on Feb. 11, 2020, on a par-3 110-yard hole.”

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Protecting elders from scams %\ 021$ +$57(5 'LVWULFW 0DQDJHU 6RXWK %HQG 6RFLDO 6HFXULW\ 2IÀFH World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is on June 15. On this day and throughout the month, communities, seniors, caregivers, governments, organizations and the private sector unite to prevent the mistreatment of and violence against older people. Social Security imposter scams are widespread across the United States. Scammers use sophisticated tactics to deceive you into providing sensitive information or money. They target everyone — even the elderly. And their tactics continue to evolve. Most recently, Social Security’s Office of the Inspector General has received reports of phone scammers creating fake versions of the identification badges most federal employees use to gain access to federal buildings. The scammers may text or email photos of the fake badges to convince potential victims of their legitimacy. These badges use govern-

ment symbols, words and even names and photos of real people, which are available on government websites or through internet searches. If you receive a suspicious letter, text, email or call, hang up or do not respond. To identify when it’s really Social Security, you need to know that we will never: • Text or email images of an employee’s official government identification. • Suspend your Social Security number. • Threaten you with arrest or other legal action unless you immediately pay a fine or fee. • Require payment by retail gift card, wire transfer, internet currency or cash by mail. • Promise a benefit increase or other assistance in exchange for payment. • Send official letters or reports containing your personal information via email. We only send text messages if you have opted in to receive texts from us and only in limited situations, such as: • When you have subscribed to receive updates and notifica-

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High school football coach strives to teach more than win %\ 7,0 $6+/(< 6WDII :ULWHU For Perry Baranic, it’s much bigger than the scoreboard. Although he still has a fierce competitive spirit and wants to win, he believes it is more important to teach young men the right way to play the game of football and to develop the qualities of good sportsmanship. Baranic grew up in Caro, Mich., in the thumb part of the state and played football at Caro High School in the 1970s. He was more than just an average football player, though. In 1973, he was named a first team All-State Offensive Tackle at Caro. After graduating in 1974, a couple of years later in 1976 he was connected to his first coaching experience with boys Little League softball in Caro, sponsored by the Jaycees Club. More than 40 years later, he is still coaching, though not softball. That led to helping to coach junior high football in Caro and then eventually at the high school there. He coached at Caro and was the athletic director five years until he and his family moved to Centreville, Mich., near Sturgis, in 2007. Sure enough, coaching was in his blood enough by then to continue it at Centreville High School, where he was also the athletic director, dean of students and coached track. Also while living in Caro, Baranic worked for 25 years as a cable splicer for a telephone company. He eventually retired from full-time work in 2018 while living in Centreville. Even though he retired, his

love for coaching drove him to yet another opportunity. Baranic’s son, Brett, had moved to Goshen to accept a position at Goshen Middle School. Brett was also later the chaplain for the Concord High School football team and a youth pastor at Sugar Grove Church in Concord Township. Brett told Concord’s head football coach, Craig Koehler, about his father. A connection was made between Perry and Koehler and Koehler said he needed a defensive line coach. Naturally, Baranic said he would be willing to coach. Baranic coached the defensive line for two years and then became the offensive line coach. He stressed he is a volunteer coach “because I’m retired.” Coaching as many years as he has is very rewarding, he said. “I still get text messages from kids who will say things like, ‘Coach, thanks for teaching me,’ ” he said. “It’s the relationships you build. It is very rewarding to hear back from kids. To me, it’s much bigger than the scoreboard. It is about teaching kids the game and how to play it the right way.” Even after more than 40 years of coaching football, he said he is still having fun. “I get butterflies when I go there (to practice),” he said. During a span of more than 40 years, the world has certainly changed considerably but high school students are still 15-18 years old. Baranic said he believes today’s kids work hard in practice just as much as they ever have and he feels the expectations are greater for them to succeed, which was not as evi-

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In addition, coaching at Concord has allowed Perry to coach with Brett, who is the defensive line coach. The two are also boys track coaches at Concord. Perry coaches the shotput throwers and Brett coaches the discus throwers. Perry and his wife of 45

years, Janelle, “my high school sweetheart,” live near Sugar Grove Church. They raised three children and attend Sugar Grove Church. Perry still works part time delivering RV parts for Turning Point Solutions, a company based in Elkhart.

Elder Law Q. What is all this talk about “the loss of a step up in basis”; and, why is it so important? A. The loss of a step up in basis relates to the

state and federal (long-term) capital gains tax; and, it can potentially have quite a lot to do with estate planning. In Indiana, this tax is at 3.23%, but for most people the federal capital gains tax is 15% (0% if you make less than $40,000 and 20% if you make more than $445,850). These rates are applied to real property you own that increases in value (“appreciates”) over time. For example, if you bought investment property 20 years ago for $100,000 and you sell it now at a current market value of $175,000, then you have realized a gain of $75,000. The government wants to tax you on your profit. One way people have planned to largely avoid this tax is to keep the property until death and have the beneficiaries sell it instead. This is because of a rule called a “step up in basis,” which allows a beneficiary to have its taxable basis for purpose of calculating profits be the market value of the property when it was inherited, not when it was originally acquired by the decedent. In our example above, if the landowner

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instead kept the $100,000 investment real estate and bequeathed it to his heir, and the heir sold it sometime later for $200,000, then the taxable gain on the sale is only $25,000 ($200,000 minus a new $175,000 basis). The basis “stepped up” from the original $100,000 basis that applied when originally bought to $175,000 when inherited. This is definitely worth considering since then-candidate Joe Biden called for a repeal of the step-up-inbasis rule in his tax plan while on the campaign trail as a way to increase the federal government’s taxable revenues. If repealed, our hypothetical landowner would likely stand to lose almost $12,000 in additional taxes on the sale of the investment real estate. Please consult your elder law attorney if you have concerns about the tax implications of your estate.

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Train excursions, guest engineer programs return %\ /25(77$ .26/2:6., 5LGHUVKLS 6SHFLDOLVW The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum train excursions will run Saturdays and Father’s Day, Sunday, June 20. Take a relaxing, round-trip, approximately 45 minute train excursion through the countryside on an open-air car or a vintage coach between North Judson and English Lake. Ticket prices begin at $6. Groups of six or more get $2 off each ticket. Purchasing tickets online is recommended. Before or after the train excursion, be sure to visit the museum and grounds where the admission is always free. The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum has one of the largest museum collections of working railroad signals. It also has a restored World War II Pullman Troop Car and visitors are welcome to stand next to and touch the C&O 2789 steam locomotive, which is the cornerstone of the museum. Stroll around the grounds to see all types of rolling stock, engines and memora-

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rides continue through the end of September. Hopefully, HVRM will be able to do pumpkin trains, Halloween trains and Santa trains later this year. Prices for these special events may vary. HVRM is an all-volunteer, not-for-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and education of railroading history. Special group events, including

Chautauqua Wawasee offers two events for June Chautauqua Wawasee, located on the shores of Lake Wawasee in Syracuse, will be offering two family friendly events in June. The seventh annual Wawasee Oakwood Fine Arts Festival will be held 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 12, in the park of Oakwood Resort, also in Syracuse. This festival brings together 30 local and regional artists from around the northern Indiana area. The outdoor setting provides a family friendly environment. Food vendors are on-site for snacks and lunch with outside seating available. Also the Pier and Back Porch at Oakwood Resort offers a full menu with both indoor and outdoor lakefront dining overlooking beautiful Lake Wawasee. Children’s activities and a playground are available. Attendance is free. Stop by the Chautauqua Wawasee booth for a free gift. Chautauqua-Wawasee has invited Abraham Lincoln to speak at the Patriot’s Day celebration June 27. Lincoln reenactor Danny Russel brings Lincoln’s wonderful humor, honesty, love of learning, mastery of language and empathy for his fellow man to life in a one-hour presentation on the lawn at Oakwood Resort. A native of Maine, Russel is a professional actor who has pursued advanced training at Chicago’s Actors Studio. He is also a seven time grant recipient honored by the Indiana Arts Commission. Chautauqua-Wawasee

invites you to start the Patriot’s Day celebration with Lincoln’s tour-de-fource at 4:30 p.m. Take a break for dinner then return to the lawn at 7:30 p.m. for the Patriotic Pops concert by the Wagon Wheel Symphony of

the Lakes Orchestra. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Stop by the Chautauqua-Wawasee tent to receive a free patriotic gift. For more information call (574) 377-7543 or visit www. ChautauquaWawasee.org.

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school groups, can be arranged during the week by contacting the depot. Visit the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum website, www.

hoosiervalley.org, for a complete schedule of events. Order tickets online or call the depot at (574) 896-3950 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday central time.

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Tickets Day Of Tour On Site $13 Tickets In Advance At Various Ticket Outlets* $10 Tour seven diverse private home gardens in the Bristol area vetted by local Master Gardeners from the Michiana Master Gardener Association. Pick up a self-guided driving map with garden locations at the Hospitality Center and find unique gifts, plants, garden art and many other garden related items for sale, many locally made by Master Gardeners. Tickets can be pre-purchased at: Camille’s Floral Shop, Bailey’s Auto Parts, Feed & Farm Supply in Bristol; Linton’s Enchanted Gardens, Ron Martin Seed, Wellfield Botanic Gardens, West View Florist in Elkhart; Bee Season Floristry, Purdue Extension Office in Goshen; Turkey Creek Tree Farm & Garden Center, Varns & Hoover Hardware in Middlebury; McKinley Garden Center in Mishawaka and Richmond’s Feed, Pet & Gifts in Wakarusa. NOTE: No pets are allowed at the gardens on the tour. This event is in association with the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service in Goshen, Indiana.

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Bradford couple uses communion as ministry %\ 7,0 $6+/(< 6WDII :ULWHU Ron Bradford was a pastor for several years in Michigan and certainly had many ministry opportunities. But perhaps no ministry has been as rewarding as one he and his wife, Ruth, have been involved in for about the last eight years. Now retired and in his 80s, Ron and Ruth are members of First United Methodist Church in downtown Warsaw. They and others in the church are part of a ministry organized by Jackie Bergen where communion is served to shut-ins who live in nursing homes. Due to COVID-19 restrictions the ministry had not been active until it resumed the first Sunday of May. The Bradfords go mainly to Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw, along with other nursing homes at times, the first Sunday of each month. They serve communion at about 11 a.m. — “we try to go before their lunch time,” Ron said — after giving a short devotional, then have a short prayer time and a brief visit with the residents. Sunday is often a day when family members visit the residents so the communion service is done as quickly as possible. However in the middle of the month the Bradfords are able to visit many of the same residents they serve communion to and are not as restrict-

ed by time. Most of those who are visited have been longtime members of First UMC with some exceptions. Mid-month visits are “friendly calls” and “we let them talk about what they want to. We enjoy each other’s fellowship and we pray with and for them,” Ron noted. “It has been such a privilege to do this,” Ron said. “It is a fantastic ministry of the church and one Ruth and I are very passionate about.” Ron noted, “A lot of times we are the last communion they get before they pass away.” Residents long to see people other than family members, he added. He said it is very important to keep in contact with those who were longtime church attendees. “They miss being able to come to church,” he said. “This keeps them linked to the church.” The Bradfords are also active in other ways at First UMC. They have done some ushering and make sure people are seated along with taking up the offering. They have also been door greeters, too. Ron also taught Sunday school classes for several years. He no longer teaches full time, but still fills in once in a while. He was a pastor for several years in Michigan and his last job before retiring was the purchase administrator at Crown International in Elkhart.

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‘Indian Reservation’ was a comeback smash Raiders It was in 1958 when 20-year-old Paul Revere (born Paul Revere Dick) met fellow Idahoan Mark Lindsay, age %\ 5$1'$/ 16. Revere & +,// ran a drive$ %RRPHU %ODVW in restau7R 7KH 3DVW rant west of Boise. One day, he began chatting with Lindsay when Lindsay delivered hamburger buns to Revere’s eatery. Both, they discovered, were consumed by a love of rock ‘n’ roll and each had a yen to become musical professionals. A year later, keyboardist Revere formed the Downbeats, with Lindsay out front with his powerful, emotional voice and teen idol good looks. Soon, the band changed its name and prepared for fame. In 1963, Paul Revere and the Raiders became the first rock act signed by mainstream Columbia Records, that signing a radical departure from the mainstream Columbia releases of the day by the likes of Tony

Bennett, Andy Williams and Doris Day. Decked out in Revolutionary War costumes and powered by the manic energy of Revere — he was often termed “the madman of rock ‘n’ roll” — the quintet became the house band on Dick Clark’s “Where the Action Is,” the mid-1960s “American Bandstand” spinoff. Revere once proclaimed, “We were visual and fun and crazy and were America’s answer to the British music invasion.” With producer Terry Melcher (Doris Day’s son) at the recording studio console, Paul Revere and the Raiders cut 13 Top 40 Columbia singles between 1965 and 1969. By the end of the decade, though, the success that had once come so easily seemed to be evaporating. Lindsay recorded as a solo act and released a Top 10 Columbia hit called “Arizona.” For all intents and purposes, though, Paul Revere and the Raiders seemed to be destined for the rock star scrap heap. But, in 1971, “Indian Reservation” (a 1968 minor hit here by British artist Don Fardon) provided Revere’s group — now simply called the Raiders — with a comeback smash. It would become their only disc to

reach No. 1 and would eventually become the biggest selling 45 to that point in Columbia’s 82-year history. “Indian Reservation” chugged along in a downbeat minor key, with a hypnotic drum-and-bass combination powering the tune at a relaxed tempo while Revere’s electronic organ supplied the melody line. Later, lead vocalist Lindsay explained, “(‘Indian Reservation’) was going to be a (solo)

Mark Lindsay single … It was my choice to put it out under the name Raiders.” The tune’s full title was “Indian Reservation (The Lament of the Cherokee Reservation Indian).” Songwriter John D. Loudermilk had composed it in 1959 as “The Pale Faced Indian” when he blended historical truth and pop culture myth in a story that mourned the degradation of Native Americans by the white man: “They took the whole

Cherokee nation/Put us on this reservation “Took away our ways of life/ The tomahawk and the bow and knife.” Footnote: The Cherokees never actually went to a reservation. Once residents of a region that spanned five Southeastern states, they were taken to Indian Territory (much of it in the future state of Oklahoma) in the forced relocation that became infamous as the Trail of Tears.

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Cheers Those having friends who are senior citizens 65 years or older who will be celebrating birthdays or anniversaries soon may send their names and addresses to include them in the Cheers Report. Also, know people listed in this column? Then send them cards to remember them on their special day. JUNE Elkhart County 2 — June Wilson, East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Elkhart 9 — Gloria McGee, East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Elkhart 11 — Monica Roth, East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Elkhart 13 — Denise Metzger, Edeline Grahmbek, Nicholette Craig, William Czirjak, East

Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Elkhart 17 — Susanne Martin, East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Elkhart 19 — Roseanne Garver, East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Elkhart Kosciusko County 2 — Ivan and Phyllis Niswender, Grace Village Retirement Community 3 — Jane Gebert, Loretta Divine, Gene and Virginia Gossman, Grace Village Retirement Community 4 — Roger and Carol Stump, Dan and Miriam Kay Pacheco, Grace Village Retirement Community 5 — Done Holle, Grace Village Retirement Community 6 — Skip Forbes, Gary and Jean Austin, Don and Sally

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That was the week that wasn’t “Doesn’t it feel like Sunday?” asked Mary Ellen a couple of weeks ago. “Yes, come to think of it, it does seem like ,1 $ a Sunday, 1876+(// even though %\ ',&. it’s Satur:2/)6,( day. Why do you ask?” “Dick, it’s just less confusing if we both feel like it’s the same day, even though it’s the wrong day.” That night as we were watching TV, I asked Mary Ellen if it wasn’t time for 60 Minutes. “It’s Saturday, Dick. 60 Minutes is on tomorrow night.” “Oh, that’s right, it just feels like Sunday. Then why did Brett come for dinner tonight? He always comes over on Sunday night. That’s what’s confusing me.” “I know. I keep thinking we missed our Zoom church service this morning. But it’s tomorrow. That’s the last time we feed our son on a Saturday.”

“So, Mary Ellen, when should I do my laundry — when it IS Sunday or when it feels like Sunday?” “Consider this, Dick: If you do your laundry on a Saturday, it will feel like Sunday and then the next day you’ll think it’s Monday, and you’ll be out of sync the rest of the week.” I then asked Mary Ellen what our plans were for the next few days. “We have something fun on Monday at noon. We are going to have a picnic in the park with Bob and Cathy. Looks like it will be beautiful weather.” We got to the park on time at noon that day, but Bob and Cathy hadn’t shown up so I called to see if they were on their way. “Bob, where are you? You’re never late. We’re here, waiting.” “Dick, today is Sunday. Our picnic is Monday. Although, for some reason it does feel like a Monday. I wonder why that is?” “Maybe you knew that Brett came to dinner at our house Saturday night instead of Sunday. But today IS Monday. So this happens to you guys, too?” “All the time. A couple of

weekends ago, for example, we stayed up until 11:30 to watch Saturday Night Live because it felt like Saturday all day, but it was really Friday. Actually, it was Good Friday. That should have been a clue that it wasn’t Saturday.” The end of April, we are planning to visit our friends the Murphys in Martinsville, but it’s about an hour’s drive, so I called to be sure we were all on the same page. “Jane, it’s Dick. We are supposed to visit you and have dinner in a couple weeks, correct?” “Yes, Wednesday the 28th. Why? Is that a bad night for you?” “Well, we always watch Chicago PD Wednesday nights at 10. Never miss it. If we record the show and come to your house that night, then we will have to watch it on Thursday night and then all day Friday we’ll think it’s Thursday.” John and Jane were very understanding. They changed the dinner date to the following Sunday so the days in the rest of the week would seem right. Sunday will now feel like Sunday … as long as the Murphys invite Brett for dinner, too.

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the phone or alert you on the internet that they are government officials or on-the-spot fixer-up contractors, or some other person or organization that can solve all your problems — for a fee. Their approaches usually narrow down to the demand or need for immediate precautions or repairs. They will require money up front to get the materials.

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Funeral preplanning can answer many questions for your family %\ 7</(5 +8))(5 7LWXV )XQHUDO +RPH Life is too busy to think about dying and that’s the way it should be. But for many people, the experience of burying a parent makes them think about the day their own kids will be in their shoes: “How can I make things easier for them? What can I do now that will

save them stress later on?” Getting your affairs in order is about more than just making sure your final wishes are followed. It also helps protect your family from conflict at a time when you would want them to come together for comfort and support. When it comes to getting your affairs in order, preplanning your own funeral is

actually very simple. Meeting with one of our preplanning specialists at Titus Funeral Home gives you an opportunity to think more deeply about what you really want and consider options you may not have thought of. At a preplanning meeting you can expect to answer questions like: • Do you want to be buried

or cremated? Would you want the casket open or closed? If you prefer cremation, how would you have the ashes stored or where do you want them buried? • What kind of a life celebration event would you prefer? A more traditional, religious service or one that is more contemporary or casual? If you want to take care of

preplanning but don’t want to meet, you can simply fill out a form online at www.titusfuneralhome.com/pre-arrangeonline. You can also call and speak with one of our preplanning specialists at (574) 267-3104. We are locally owned and have been serving the Kosciusko community for multiple generations.

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Does Medicare cover the COVID vaccine? A lot of my friends have gotten their COVID vaccine. I think I would like to do this, but I don’t know where to sign up. Also, does my Medicare pay for the vaccine? A COVID-19 vaccine helps reduce the risk of illness from the coronavirus by working with the body’s natural defenses to safely develop protection (immunity) to the virus. You will not pay anything for the COVID vaccine. You won’t pay a deductible or copayment and your provider can’t charge you an administration fee to give you the shot. Be sure to bring your red, white and blue Medicare card so your health care provider or pharmacy can bill Medicare. You’ll need your Medicare card even if you’re

enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan. If you fill out a form to get the vaccine, you may be asked for your insurer’s group number. If you have Part B, leave this field blank or write “N/A.” If you have trouble with the form, talk with your vaccine provider. Medicare also covers COVID tests, COVID antibody tests and COVID monoclonal antibody treatments. Vaccine sites are available throughout Indiana. To locate a vaccination site near you, go to www.ourshot.in.gov. Here you will find updated information about the vaccine, as well as a tool to help you find vaccine locations. If you do not have access to a computer or need assistance, you can call 211. Be alert for scammers trying to steal your Medicare

number. Medicare covers the vaccine at no cost to you, so if anyone asks you for your Medicare number to get access to the vaccine, you can bet it’s a scam. Protect yourself from scams by knowing these facts: • You can’t pay to put your name on a list to get the vaccine. • You can’t pay to get access to a vaccine. • Don’t share your personal or financial information if someone calls, texts or emails you promising access to the vaccine for a fee. If you have further questions about Medicare coverage for the COVID vaccine or any

other questions related to Medicare, call SHIP at (800) 452-4800, (866) 846-0139 TDD or go online to www.medicare. in.gov. You can also find us on

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With the easing of pandemic paranoia, revenue-hampered airlines have been madly reopening the middle seat so they can pack more paying passengers into their cabins. Anyone who has done any travel by air knows that is akin to sitting in a dentist’s chair for however long their flight is. Seating in the cramped containers that log millions of miles a day several miles up in the air has become a scramble through first class to last class in the pricing of everything from booking time to online or telephone contact to seating charts to boarding times to determine what’s included and not included in your fare. Adding furrow to the worried brows of airline executives is what looks like the permanent loss of a dependable portion of their passengers — business travelers. While business travelers have comprised less than 15% of planeloads, they have accounted for as much as 75% of the revenue on any particu-

lar flight. Lessons learned during the coronavirus indicate the business community has found that such standard operating procedures as corporate meetings, client visits, product support services and centralized command centers — all of which require regular travel — have been demolished by handy and inexpensive contact through cyberspace. Exacerbating the pain of plane travel is the news that makers are cramming even more seats into their planes to meet their airline customers’ demands. Five-abreast seating is being replaced by six-abreast seats in the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320. The wide-body Boeing 777 is coming out with 10-abreast seating to replace its nine-abreast configuration. And first class, even if you can afford it, is disappearing. Experts predict U.S. commercial airlines will no longer offer it by the end of the decade. Further obstructing one’s ability to find comfort in the cabin are the fares slapdashed together by the airlines. The lowest fare available

is what’s featured when ads tout travel to sunny beaches or iconic landmarks around the world. That will probably get you a middle seat. And you’re still going to have to pay for luggage and pick up a takewith-you lunch in the airport before boarding. Reserving your seat online or even in a phone chat with a reservations agent isn’t surefire either because if that model aircraft doesn’t fill up for that flight, it’s likely going to be replaced by a smaller plane. And there goes your selected seat. Some airlines don’t permit low-paying customers to pick their seats until check-in time, after the better-paying customers have selected theirs. Airlines that don’t assign seats charge a fee for early boarding so passengers can avoid the middle seats. Seasoned travelers have learned one thing: Be polite and patient with the gate agent because they play a major role in the final decision on what kind of seat you’re going to get. Mature Life Features, copyright 2021

Up your awareness of autoimmune disease %\ &(&,/ 6&$*/,21( 0DWXUH /LIH )HDWXUHV It wasn’t all that long ago when most of us never heard of an autoimmune disease. Medical science and research has identified more than 100 of these disorders. They range from type 1 diabetes to multiple sclerosis, lupus and autoimmune rheumatoid arthritis. An autoimmune disease occurs when your immune system mistakenly attacks your body. For example, autoimmune hepatitis is a result of your immune system attacking your liver instead of the lurking germs and viruses. No one knows what causes these diseases, nor why anyone gets them. Many victims live with the condition for years before being diagnosed properly. Your immune system never rests in its battle against bacteria and it somehow can turn on you, causing debilitating and, in some cases death-

threatening, inflammation of joints, nerves and organs. Recent reports indicate the problem is increasing. More than 15% of the population carry biomarkers of autoimmunity, a 5% rise over just a few decades. Medical experts attribute the increase to chronic stress in our day-to-day lives, diets loaded with processed foods and environmental toxins such as insecticides and pesticides in the air and food. A healthy diet and lifestyle help combat the onset and treatment of autoimmunity. Starting with your diet is probably the simplest and easiest first step. The Mediterranean diet is recommended widely as a healthy weapon against autoimmune disease. There is plenty of literature available on what comprises this anti-inflammatory list of foods that calm your immune system. A quick overview includes vegetables, fruit, nuts, fish

and olive oil. Foods to avoid include refined oils, processed meat and anything with added sugar. Almost three-quarters of your immune system lives in your guts, so probiotics and live-culture foods such as yogurt are strong shields against autoimmune attackers. A dietician can work with you to prepare a list of eat and don’t eat items. Regular exercise is also urged. You don’t have to sign up at a gym for daily twohour weight-lifting sessions. A walk in the park with your dog, a bicycle ride or some laps in the pool all work and can be enjoyable. Activity will also help you avoid stress and relax. And you’ll probably sleep better — giving your immune system more time to repair itself. Before adopting any regimen in your life, discuss your situation with your family doctor. Mature Life Features, copyright 2021

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Frankie and Annette hit the beach

Imagine a world where nobody is inconvenienced by school, parents or illness. Where life involves no work schedules, %\ 5$1'$/ no church & +,// services, no money problems. Where nobody riots for civil rights, wreaks inner city destruction, protests an unjust war, embraces illegal drugs

or murders prominent leaders. Welcome to the world of “clean teen” 1960s California beach party movies, whose key elements include eternal sunshine, skimpy swimwear, surfing scenes, nighttime bonfires, teen-oriented tunes and the promise of (gasp) sex. Actually, scratch that last one. While the assurance of lovemaking was indirectly alluded to in movie trailers and on theater posters, no such activity actually materialized on the screen. Leading the charge for these films was AIP — American In-

Seeing is relieving %\ &(&,/ 6&$*/,21( 0DWXUH /LIH )HDWXUHV A colleague joined a group of friends huddled around their hot chocolates on a frigid January day. After sweeping the snow off his overcoat, he took off his hat and tossed his sunglasses in it for safekeeping. Everyone around the table was taken aback and asked why he was wearing sunglasses in winter. He explained that sunglasses don’t just keep you cool in the heat of summer; they protect your eyes from the sun’s ultraviolet rays, which can damage your eyes. They also cut down the glare dancing off the season’s snow. Ophthalmologists recommend wearing sunglasses all year long, whether it’s cloudy or sunny. Dermatologists also recommend using sunscreen daily to protect your skin from the sun’s damaging rays — even when it’s cloudy. Just as the COVID erratic shutdowns trampled on household and workplace routines, they also cut into the number of medical appointments that were made normally. This includes visits to eye doctors. One report indicates eye care visits and procedures dipped almost 45% last year compared with 2019. To counter this neglect, eye care experts have assembled a few simple steps that focus attention on your eyesight. They suggest you start with a good pair of walking shoes to get out for walks, since even regular moderate exercise slows the development of glaucoma and cataracts, as well as sight-robbing diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure. Keep a pair of sunglasses right beside the shoes, so you wear them when you head out the door. While you’re out, you might visit your nearby drug store and pick up some eye drops. The pharmacist can suggest which might work best to protect you from dust, dirt and heat while keeping our eyes moist and comfortable. When you get back home, check the lighting in all parts of the house and yard. Both harsh lighting and poor lighting can give you headaches. So can improper positioning of your television set and computer screen. Too high, low, close or far can cause headaches, as well as erode the health of our eyes. And a good pair of reading glasses will help for computer work by reduc-

ing eyestrain. As with any health-related matter, start probing the problem and seeking solutions by discussing the matter with your family doctor. Mature Life Features, copyright 2021

ternational Pictures — who can take the credit — or the blame — for several innocuous but highly profitable releases from 1963 to 1965. Omnipresent in AIP’s stories were protagonists who were young, slim and beautiful. (And white, except for some musical guests.) Mostly missing in action were parents, although adults were often featured for comic relief. AIP had once focused on low budget, ‘50s juvenile delinquent features such as “Hot Rod Gang” and “High School Hellcats.” Then, in 1959, Columbia Pictures’ beach-and-surf bash “Gidget” appeared. Its box office success inspired the two biggest guns at AIP, Samuel Arkoff and James Nicholson, to order their writers to work up a fun-in-thesun script that omitted such annoyances as morality lessons and parental involvement. The result was “Beach Party.” In AIP’s 1963 release, for-

mer American Bandstand teen dreamboat Frankie Avalon was paired with voluptuous exDisney Mouseketeer Annette Funicello. It was an odd matchup of two attractive, dark-haired Italian-Americans, whereas the quintessential Golden State surf/beach devotee was actually a long-haired blonde of either sex. Dick Dale & the Deltones provided the music in “Beach Party,” with the surf-guitar wizard blasting a highly amplified instrument that was strangely unattached to any visible power source. Music was always an important feature. Later beach party flicks featured such diverse tunemakers as the Beach Boys, Little Stevie Wonder, Nancy Sinatra, James Brown, Lesley Gore, the Righteous Brothers and Little Richard. Funicello later offered her take on the popularity of the beach party films. “It showed every-

body’s dream of what they would like their summer vacation to be, especially those kids who didn’t live near water. Their big dream was to come out to Malibu Beach and to surf and dance on the sand … It also showed that you could have fun without using vulgar language and without explicit sex scenes.” Avalon and Funicello remained co-stars together in the later AIP offerings of “Muscle Beach Party,” “Bikini Beach,” “Beach Blanket Bingo,” “How to Stuff a Wild Bikini,” and “Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine.” In 1987, 24 years after “Beach Party” appeared, Avalon, Funicello and Dale came together one last time in the nostalgic “Back to the Beach.” More a satire than another featherweight teen romp, it proved to be like many high school reunions: fascinating but with a slightly depressing edge confirming that, no, you really can’t go home again.

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Packaging knowledge; is it good marketing or gimmicky words?

Whole Grain, No sugar added, Locally grown, Free Range — we are supposed to believe that words like this means that we are choosing the healthiest product for us, the animal and maybe the environment — but do we really know what these phrases mean and which ones are really

beneficial to us, the animals and the environment? Let’s see how you do on the following questions: 1. Which sodium claim guarantees you the lowest amount per serving? a) “Low sodium b) “Lightly salted” c) “Less sodium” d) “Reduced sodium” 2. “No sugar added” is the same thing as “unsweetened.” a) True b) False 3. Which of the following products is most likely to be made with whole grains? a) Seven-grain bread b) Multigrain fiber crackers c) Whole wheat blend pasta d) Ancient grains cereal e) None of the above

4. To make sure mango juice is made only from mangoes, look for a bottle that specifies “100% fruit juice.” a) True b) False 5. Food labeled “locally grown” means it was produced with: a) 15 miles b) 50 miles c) 400 miles d) None of the above Answers 1. A . Only “low sodium” guarantees a specific amount of the nutrient: 140 mg or less per serving. 2. False. A “no sugar added” claim means a food contains no sugars added during processing or packing — including things like concentrated fruit juice but it

still may have artificial sweeteners or sugar alcohols. 3. C. None of them guarantees any percentage, but according to the FDA, having ‘whole wheat’ in the title requires there to be at least some in the pasta (likewise in bread). 4. False. 100% fruit juice does not mean 100% mango — it means a blend of mango and other cheaper fruit juices. 5. D. The term “local” is not federally regulated, however, certain state farm programs have their own restrictions. Calorie free: Less than five calories per serving. Reduced/light/lite/lower: In the U.S. if there is no percentage stated, it means the food is reduced/ light/lite/lower an equivalent amount as the top three brands

that are labeled the same way. Made with organic: The product contains at least 70% organically produced ingredients. USDA organic seal means 100% organic products. Natural: There is no definition by the FDA. This is the most misleading term used. I would love to further explain how we are being duped by food marketers, but I’ll end by encouraging you to read the ingredient list where available (none needed on plant-based single vegetables and fruits) and be aware of what these buzzwords truly mean. Cat Wilson lives in South Bend and transitioned from a vegetarian diet to eating a plant-based diet over two years ago. She may be contacted at cwilson@thepapers.com.

Support growing for vaccine ‘passport’ %\ &(&,/ 6&$*/,21( 0DWXUH /LIH )HDWXUHV Three-quarters of Americans and Canadians support the development of a COVID vaccine passport for travelers crossing borders. Both countries are looking at the matter, but at press time no decision had been made. President Joe Biden has said, as part of the nation’s practice to protect everyone’s privacy, there is no plan to introduce such a passport. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his government is still focused on having his

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country emerge safely from its surging third wave of cases. A recent survey indicates the majority of respondents believe international travelers arriving

in their country should show proof they’re fully vaccinated against the coronavirus. The European Union recently announced it would welcome

American tourists this summer who have been fully vaccinated against COVID. Officials there are working on a coronavirus vaccine certification program to help

revive international tourism. France announced plans to reopen its borders in June to nonEuropean Union travelers. Mature Life Features, copyright 2021

Summertime skin care

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It’s summertime and, while the living might be easy, it can be hard on your skin. Stretching out beside the pool, heading to the beach, donning shorts and tank tops, and

cavorting with the kids out in the park all damage your skin and increase your chances of getting skin cancer — the most common form of cancer in this country. More than 2 million people, young and old, are treated every year for two types of skin

cancer: basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. Fortunately, these cancers are rarely life-threatening. Melanoma, a more serious form of skin cancer, is diagnosed in more than 68,000 people a year. An additional 48,000 people are diagnosed with an early form of melanoma that involves only the top layer of their skin. Overexposure to the sun at any time of year wrinkles your skin and makes it less elastic. What a lot of people are unaware of is that the sun’s ultraviolet rays still are damaging on cloudy days. The best way to protect your skin and prevent cancer is to limit your time in the sun. You

can also take these measures: • When outdoors, head for shady spots out of direct sunlight. Look for those same spots on cloudy, overcast days. • Use sunscreen. A neighbor long ago learned that her dermatologist dabbed on sunscreen every morning to protect her skin from sun damage. The higher the SPF number on the label, the better. • Wear sunglasses (the kind that wrap around the side of your head) to protect your eyes from sun damage. • While skimpy clothing may be comfortable and appear attractive, it exposes your skin to sunlight. It’s better to wear long Continued on page 15

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Home protection cuts your costs %\ &(&,/ 6&$*/,21( 0DWXUH /LIH )HDWXUHV Your toilet flushes and the roof don’t leak, so all’s well with your household world. A quick check assures you that the light switches work and no faucets are dripping. So you relax with a cup of coffee and sit back to watch television ... as the world around you becomes uncomfortable. The TV shows you wildfires are raging around your community. There’s no way to save your home if the blaze decides to march through your neighborhood.

If you don’t live in wildfire country, you can breathe a sigh of relief. But what about tornadoes that slice through the heartland? Blizzards that shut down your electrical service and other utilities? Hurricanes that rip apart the southeast even as floods pour in from the north? And earthquakes that threaten major portions of the land? And then there’s the constant threat of burglars sneaking or smashing their way into your home to take whatever they want and vandalize whatever they leave. Many folks feel they’re secure because they have insurance

Summertime Continued from page 14 sleeves and slacks, and a hat or cap with a brim. • You might notice that folks in some countries carry an umbrella to shield them from the sun. It’s called a parasol, which can be translated literally in some tongues as “for the sun.” • Sunbathing is out, even under tanning beds in salons,

because they damage the skin with ultraviolet rays the same way the sun does. Contrary to how we view a buff and bronze body, there’s no such thing as a healthy suntan. • If you spot a strange freckle or spot appearing anywhere on your skin, visit your family doctor immediately. Mature Life Features, copyright 2021

that covers their loss during such disasters. Conventional water damage coverage protects you when indoor piping leaks, but excludes loss from rainstorms. Most fire insurance policies do not cover wildfire damage; you have to acquire extra coverage for that. Coverage for damage by earthquakes also has to be acquired separately and usually includes deductibles as high as 20%. Renters need coverage, too. There are a few things you can do to strengthen your structure against most of the hazards mentioned: • Install a burglar-proof alarm system in your home. • Water detectors that work much like smoke alarms can be installed to warn you when there’s a leak anywhere in the building. • If you live in wildfire country, create an open safety zone around your home by clearing the property of all plants, brush, debris, small buildings and anything flammable as far out from the house as you can. Mature Life Features, copyright 2021

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Wills clear the way %\ &(&,/ 6&$*/,21( 0DWXUH /LIH )HDWXUHV If you don’t have a will, write one out right now. While its legality may be questionable because laws differ from state to state and country to country, you’ll at least have made your wishes known regarding the distribution of your stuff after you die. This act of doling out your worldly goods might also get you started on the road to establishing a legally sound estate plan that will make life a lot easier for your family and friends when you pass away. If you do have a will and an estate plan, take a look at it to see if anything should be changed. If one of your children has died of some disease or disaster, you might have to make some adjustments. The same might be necessary if you’ve remarried, whether after a divorce or the death of your previous spouse. Or if someone original-

ly included in your plans has fallen out of favor. A will signed by you and witnesses is simple to prepare. Think of who should get what and write it down. It can be as simple as stating your assets should be left to your spouse. If he or she has already passed away, you can designate how your estate should divided among your children. A will establishes your wishes for the handling of your property when you die rather than having the state distribute it. If you feel matters are getting complicated, contact an attorney familiar with estate planning. Another important document you should prepare is a living will, which advises your family and medical staff how you wish to be treated when you no longer can speak for yourself. And you’ll want to give a person power of attorney to make those decisions for you. Which leads to another deci-

sion to make: giving someone you trust durable power of attorney to handle your financial matters when you no longer are able to. After all of this is in place, it requires regular review to

make sure your list of assets is up to date. Have you sold your house or your stamp collection? Are all retirement accounts and insurance policies accounted for? Also make sure the location

of your documents and safety deposit boxes, along with a list of all your computer passwords, is made available to the individuals who will be taking care of you and your estate. Mature Life Features, copyright 2021

Self-care for caregivers %\ &(&,/ 6&$*/,21( 0DWXUH /LIH )HDWXUHV Caregivers, especially those unpaid individuals who take on the responsibility of caring for a family member or friend, have to be a bit selfish to be dependable and reliable over the long haul. They have to take care of themselves first so they can keep on taking care of others. Otherwise disease and depression can break up the time that should be devoted to their charges, be it aging parents or disabled children. COVID has added weight to

their daily duties, as feelings of helplessness and hopelessness became magnified during the shutdowns, lockdowns, mask mandates and social distancing dictates. More than half of family caregivers reporting in one survey indicated that the coronavirus has made doing their job more emotionally demanding. More than a third said the pandemic disrupted the scheduling for doctor appointments and treatments for their charges. Through all this, it has become even more essential to take care of yourself.

If you’re a caregiver, it’s important to curb burnout so you can handle the finances, deepening depression, short temper, demands and irritating habits of the person you’ve taken charge of. So take a walk. Get out in the fresh air in a nearby park or stroll around the block. Combine exercise with relaxation so you can handle the expected and unexpected trials and tribulations you face each day. And don’t feel guilty for taking this time out. In fact, set aside some more time to enjoy yourself. Continued on page 17

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Nominations open for Golden Hoosier Award Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, in collaboration with the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s Division of Aging has announced that nominations are now being

accepted for the 2021 Golden Hoosier Award. “Every year it amazes me how many thoughtful and selfless Hoosiers we have in our state,” Crouch said. “Despite

all the challenges we faced as a state over the past year, we still had numerous Hoosiers who were going above and beyond to better their communities. The best thing about In-

Supporting the mental health of others %\ 9,5*,1,$ $3$5,&,2 ([WHQVLRQ (GXFDWRU 3XUGXH ([WHQVLRQ (ONKDUW &RXQW\ While one in five people will experience a diagnosable mental health condition, five out of five people will go through a challenging time that affects their mental health. Here are simple things you can say or do to help someone who is struggling to get through tough times. Practice active listening — Active listening is more than hearing what a person has to say. It requires putting everything aside and focusing on the person talking. Rather than waiting to speak, listen attentively and ask open-ended questions to get more details about the topic being discussed and take moments throughout the conversation to summarize what you’ve been told to make sure you are understanding clearly. Don’t compare — If someone is going through a tough situation, it’s okay to share about similar experiences, but be care-

ful not to compare. It can make someone feel like their pain isn’t valid. For instance, if they are telling you about a breakup, don’t mention how you experienced a much harder divorce. Focus on what you did to cope with feelings of loss or loneliness. Ask what you can do — It’s tempting to assume what would be helpful to someone struggling, but it’s better to ask them what they need from you. If you ask and get a response like, “Nothing, I’m fine,” offer some suggestions for things you would be willing to do (without being pushy). You could offer to come sit with them and watch a movie, cook them a meal or pick up a few things for them at the store. Keep your word — If you offered your support and said you would do something, keep your word. When a person is struggling, the last thing they need is to feel abandoned by someone else. Don’t judge — Put personal opinions and biases aside. If someone is struggling because of a mistake that they made or

maybe you think they are overreacting, you will never know what it is truly like to be that person in this moment and criticism is not helpful to their recovery. Offer to join them — If someone is going through a tough time, emotions can take over and leave them feeling unable to take care of daily tasks. Offering to go with someone to help them take care of responsibilities like walking the dog or going to the grocery store can help them feel a sense of accomplishment and lift their spirits. Know when more help is needed — If your friend or loved one continues to struggle after weeks or months, they may be showing signs of a mental health condition. Encourage them to seek help from a professional and offer to help them find a provider if needed. If someone you care about is in immediate danger of taking suicidal action, seek help by calling 911. Trained crisis counselors are available 24/7 by texting “MHA” to 741741 or calling (800) 273-TALK (8255).

diana are her people, men and women who often look to their neighbor and see how they can help them, especially during times of need, and I am proud to honor the Golden Hoosiers every year.” Crouch said that the award began in 2008 and annually honors Hoosier senior citizens for their lifetime of service and commitment to their communities. To be eligible for the Golden Hoosier Award, the nominee must currently be an Indiana resident, aged 65 or older and have been a volunteer in the community for the past three years. The deadline for submitting applications is Saturday, June 19.

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Self-care Continued from page 16 It’s more difficult during these shutdown times, but you can still find somewhere to kaffeeklatsch with old friends. Or read a book out in the backyard. Or soak yourself in a warm bath. Share a sandwich with family members you haven’t visited for a while. Or go see the grandchild you haven’t seen since the globe was shut down. Also, become an expert in

your area of caregiving. If your aging parent is losing chunks of memory, contact the local Alzheimer’s support group and learn what to expect and how to cope. There are nonprofit organizations that can help you deal with an array of disabilities and disease as well as dementia. Asking for help is not a sign of weakness. It helps make you stronger in your ability to care for your loved ones. Mature Life Features, copyright 2021

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the American buffalo/bison. They’ll take you on a wagon ride right into the middle of a herd of 400 to 500 bison/buffalo and you can hand-feed them food pellet treats. So when the buffalo hear the tractor and spot the wagon full of tourists they’ll begin to meander over. They’re not shy at all. They’ll come right up to the wagon.

But don’t flatter yourselves because they’re not coming to make your acquaintance. They simply love those treats. A bag of snack pellets costs $3. Be prepared to get your entire hand wet because bison have really long, wet tongues. In memory of getting a wet hand, pick up a T-shirt in the gift shop with the slogan: “I

was slimed at Cook’s Bison Ranch.” According to Peter Cook, owner of the ranch, this past winter’s cold and record snow didn’t faze the herd in the least. “They stay out all the time and they really like to play in the snow. In fact, they couldn’t come in if they wanted to because our barn is our restaurant. That’s where

you can pick up some buffalo jerky and enjoy healthy bison steaks or burgers.” “Grazing provides 80% of the buffalo’s diet and we supplement that with grain and silage with vitamins mixed in. We also put out clover and alfalfa, but that’s not really a favorite. They like to see the tourist wagons pull into Continued on page 19

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As of right now, it looks like our first trips since the pandemic will be in September and we are ready to roll. One change, as of now, is that the motor coach company, Diamond Tours, is requiring proof of vaccination. So you will need to present your vaccine card.

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Get slimed Continued from page 18 the field because they know there’ll be food pellet treats of ground corn and molasses. “The name bison is interchangeable with buffalo,” says Cook. “They’re gregarious creatures that like to hang out together and they have a strong social structure and a definite pecking order with the bulls at the top. Since bulls are the biggest (2,000 to 2,500 pounds) they eat first and the cows (1,150 to 1,200 pounds) and calves get what’s left. We have two herds. Our breeding herd is for showing to the public and the butcher animals are kept separate. Calves are born April, May and June, so visitors should get to see plenty of wooly calves sticking close to their mothers.” Cook’s Bison Ranch started in late 1998 with 30 animals on 87 acres. Now they raise 2,000 buffalo on 2,200 acres. Naturally lean buffalo meat provides more protein and nutrients with fewer calories, less cholesterol and less fat. Of course you can purchase some of that healthy buffalo meat to take home to enjoy later on. Saturday June 13 is opening day and wagon rides will be available (Saturdays only) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rides depart every hour with the last one at 3 p.m. Adult fee is $8, children (3-12) is $6 and kids two and under are free. Reservations are recommended. Monday through

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Friday visits are by appointment only. Wolcottville is located on SR 9, north of US 24 in Noble County and Cook’s Bison Ranch is at 5645 CR 600 S. For more information, check out www.cooksbisonranch. com or call (866) 382-2356. Have a great day where the buffalo/bison roam.

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Dawn Ahrndt from Waterloo and company travelled to the U.S. Virgin Islands to take part in an amazing 80th birthday adventure. One of her excursions was aboard this 54’ Monohull Sailing Yacht, courtesy of Blue Dream charters. “There are special discoveries waiting in every view and underwater at every stop,” she detailed. Pictured in the photo are, from left, Steve Andres, Dawn Ahrndt, Captain Tommy Shiffriller and Ron Ahrndt. The U.S. Virgin Islands are located in the Caribbean, just east of Puerto Rico. Around 50 islands make up the archipelago. The three main islands are Saint Croix, Saint John and Saint Thomas. The island group is known for its white sand beaches, coral gardens and sugar plantations. Saint Croix is the largest of the islands. Once here one will find the historic town of Christiansted, with its pink and gold Neoclassical buildings. Historic plantations and Christopher Columbus remembrances are also prevalent on the island. On St. Thomas, visitors will encounter the capitol of Charlotte Amalie, a major cruise ship port, filled with shops, restaurants, entertainment and major hotel resorts. One can climb the 99 steps to Blackbeard’s Castle, a watchtower lookout post for the infamous pirate back in the 18th century. St. John island boasts the Virgin Islands National Park. The park inhabits two-thirds of the island and is one of the top places to visit on a traveler’s itinerary. Plenty to ,I \RX DUH WDNLQJ D YDFDWLRQ DQG SODQ WR WUDYHO WDNH DORQJ 6HQLRU /LIH DQG WDNH D SLFWXUH explore, the national park features hiking, RI D IULHQG RU \RXUVHOI UHDGLQJ 6HQLRU /LIH 7KH SKRWR PD\ EH WDNHQ DQ\ZKHUH LQ WKH 8QLWHG petroglyphs and ruins of sugar mills. An un6WDWHV RU DEURDG EXW QHHGV WR EH LQ IURQW RI DQ LGHQWLÀDEOH ODQGPDUN derwater snorkeling trail harboring signposts reveals key features of the coral reef below. 6HQG WKH SKRWR DORQJ ZLWK \RXU QDPH DGGUHVV WHOHSKRQH QXPEHU DQG SKRWR LGHQWLÀFDWLRQ WR There are many places to explore and 6HQLRU /LIH 3 2 %R[ 0LOIRUG ,1 fun activities on the islands. Gaze out at the 6HQLRU /LIH ZLOO SD\ \RX IRU WKH SLFWXUH LI LW·V SXEOLVKHG :LQQLQJ SKRWRV ZLOO EH SXE turquoise waters and lush mountains and OLVKHG PRQWKO\ 5HPHPEHU WR LGHQWLI\ \RXU SKRWR LQFOXGH QDPHV RI SHRSOH LQ SKRWR IURP discover a tropical holiday. Thanks Dawn OHIW WR ULJKW GDWH WDNHQ DQG VSHFLÀF ORFDWLRQ IRU RXU SXEOLVKLQJ SXUSRVHV SOXV DQ\ LQWHUHVWLQJ for telling Senior Life about your trip. Best LQIRUPDWLRQ DERXW WKH ORFDWLRQ wishes and many more adventures ahead!

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You can brighten your view of leaving the family homestead and abandoning some of your stuff by thinking of the money you’ll make selling it. An estate sale of the extra household goods — beds, living room furniture, dinnerware, tools — can add to your newfound wealth and be invested. So can the proceeds from the sale of the second car. Not only should you be able to buy a new residence, but there should be plenty of extra cash to add to your retirement nest egg. First off, if you plan to move to another part of the city or country, visit the area and make yourself aware of the differences in weather, taxes, traffic and lifestyle with which you’ll be living for the rest of your life. Then look at home prices in your community to see how much you expect to get for your property. Compare this with the price of a new house or apartment you’d like to move into after selling your home. Mature Life Features, copyright 2021