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expands, renovates main branch 6725< +286( $5($ ³ 6W -RVHSK 3XEOLF /LEUDU\ VWDII PHPEHU 6DQG\ )UDQFRHXU UHDGV WR FKLO GV WR FKLO GUHQ LQ WKH VWRU\ KRXVH DUHD RI WKH FKLOGUHQ·V VHFWLRQ ZKLFK LV QRZ ORFDWHG RQ WKH ÀUVW ÁRRU 3KRWRV 3KRWRV SURYLGHG E\ 6W -RVHSK &RXQW\ 3XEOLF /LEUDU\ %\ /2,6 720$6=(:6., )HDWXUH :ULWHU For more than a century, the St. Joseph County Library in downtown South Bend has been a keystone of the community, but times have changed since it began 133 years ago. The community has grown and needs have changed, but the library’s main branch has kept up with the times. A recent $38 million expansion and renovation of the main branch was fully completed in early January. The library project included a complete renovation of the main library building, the addition of a Community Learning Center building with an auditorium and a courtyard and green space. “The library has always had a presence at this place,” said Marissa Gebhard, communications manager for the library. “The last renovation for the library was in 1990.” That history was thoughtfully integrated into the renovation, with the exterior bricks preserved and with as little waste as possible, Gebhard said. The architectural redesign looked at the downtown style and incorporated many of the same features to ensure the renovated library would fit in well with the timeless style of surrounding buildings, she said. Natural light streams into the library and the sections have been relocated to improve accessibility. Some of the spatial expansion was upwards, from a one-story to a two story entrance at the main doors. The main hallway

through the library is wider, and from that vantage point, patrons can easily see all the sections and entries despite the expanded footprint. The project was designed to add flexibility in providing library spaces and accessibility to all patrons. “It’s more welcoming and more ore exciting to be in the library,” Gebbhard said. *5$1' 5( 23(1,1* ³ 'HE )XWD H[HFXWLYH GLUHFWRU RI WKH Overall, library patrons willl 6W -RVHSK &RXQW\ 3XEOLF /LEUDU\ VSHDNV DW WKH JUDQG UH RSHQLQJ find much more space inside the RI WKH QHZO\ UHQRYDWHG IDFLOLW\ LQ GRZQWRZQ 6RXWK %HQG library, which is what patrons said they wanted in a pre-project survey and at focus groups, children, parents and grandparents to interact and play. Gebhard said. “It’s a wonderful space for kids,” Gebhard said. “Get“They said they wanted space to meet,” she said. ting kids to develop reading skills is important.” “They said they wanted space to perform and space to She said the project has provided “space all around,” attend shows.” from meeting rooms to genealogy research to periodicals. The project delivered on these patron wants. The audi- There is also better access to the popular fiction section, torium has been expanded to accommodate 250 spectators which moved downstairs to improve access for patrons. and the new learning center will host a variety of learning There is also a green space and a courtyard, a ballopportunities and community events, Gebhard said. room and plans to open a café, St. Joseph Coffee ComThere are many upgrades that would fit well into the pany, on the corner of Wayne and Michigan streets. senior lifestyle, such as the relocation of the children’s sec“This will be a fun place to meet a friend or read,” tion to the main floor near the entrance. A two-floor storyGebhard said. house structure takes center stage in the children’s section. For more information, visit www.sjcpl.org, call (574) It will be used for story time and provides a safe place for 282-4646, or visit www.facebook.com/libraryforlife.

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When Jerome Calderone speaks about his 26-year career in education with the School City of Mishawaka, it is apparent that he loves his work. Especially important to him were the years he spent as a high school principal. It was, he said, a chance to impact the lives of his students daily. Now, in an administrative position with the school district, Calderone is still impacting students as the director of human resources and student services, a role he took on in 2019. His job is to recruit, interview and hire qualified teach-

ers to meet the needs of the schools. Credentials are only one component he uses to achieve his goal of hiring the best teachers he can to serve the students and community. He also looks for candidates who are willing to go above and beyond for their students and are willing to build relationships with their students and their families and the community. “Hire good teachers,” he said. “If you hire good teachers, they will impact their students.” These qualities pay off, Calderone said. “The better we can get to know our students and their families, the greater is our impact,” he said. “Overall, the

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ing the lives of students in his hometown. He and his wife, Tania, have been married 34 years. Their son, Joseph, is a teacher for Mishawaka schools. Their daughter, Taylor, is an administrative assistant at a Granger church. The Calderones also have four grandchildren, with another one on the way. Calderone said he is proud his children are doing work that benefits their communities. It is a reflection on his own philosophy when it comes to education. Good leaders know

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how to listen, a skill he continues to hone in his role in the administrative office. Good leaders also continue to learn. This is something that has taken Calderone from his comfort zone in the high school to dealing with employment needs and handling parent and student concerns and seven expulsion hearings. “I have learned a lot in this job,” he said. “A good leader knows you can’t always do things yourself,” Calderone said. “You have to rely on having a good team.” A desktop sign in Calderone’s office reads “Public Schools Matter.” It is a statement Calderone stands by as he talks about his role as part of the school district management team, and especially about his time as a school administrator. He said he strives to remain informed on issues and concerns that matter to everyone the school serves. “Everyone deserves that,” Calderone said.

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military veterans, public safety professionals, teachers, postal carriers, and many other public servants. I am a graduate of Washington High School. I earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Indiana University, while working full time as an administrator in the field of clinical research. I have been civically involved in various capacities and with multiple local nonprofit organizations. In addition, I have volunteered my time and service for a public library, Juvenile Justice Center, American Cancer Society and several other local government commissions and boards.

Planning for your Medicaid coverage %\ &/,))25' - 5,&( (OGHU /DZ $WWRUQH\ *UDQJHU Statistics show that one-third of us will live in a nursing home at some point in our lives. That number is increasing as we live longer and longer. So, we need to plan for how those nursing home expenses will be paid. With a ratio of one of three people spending an average stay of over 2½ years in a nursing home, when should you start planning? Since none of us know when our health might take a turn for the worse, it’s important to start planning now. Here are several ways to plan now that can help to save you and your family tens of thousands of dollars when the time comes that nursing home care is needed: Power of attorney. You should have a comprehensive durable power of attorney in place that will continue to be effective even if you become incapacitated. This is a time you will need it most, and it has to include the specific authority to make gifts for Medicaid planning purposes so that gifting can be done according to state law. You can give the power to your spouse (if competent) or to one or more of your children to act as your “agent” (on your behalf) with the POA. Gifting program. There are Medicaid planning techniques that require you to transfer assets into a trust or outright to children. Under the current rules, any such transfers or gifts made within five years of the date you apply for Medicaid can cause a period of ineligibility or a so-

There are nearly 100,000 residents who depend on the services provided by Portage Township. I believe my community and professional experience will ensure that our township runs in the professional and efficient manner each resident deserves. If we are going to create a strong future, then we must build a safer, healthier and economically stable community. We must ensure that working families and those struggling on fixed incomes are protected as our top priority. As the next trustee for Portage Township, these will be the goals and values I will strive to achieve and protect. I hope to earn your support in the Democratic primary May 3.

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‘Heart of Gold’ soared to the top in 1972 Neil Young

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high school years playing guitar in several rock bands. He dropped out before graduating and returned to Toronto, where he found work in local coffeehouses, singing folk and rock ‘n’ roll tunes in a quavering, melancholy voice. Sometimes, late at night and with the streets deserted, Young trudged through the snow, wondering what to do next. In time, he hooked up with a soon-to-fail rock band called the Mynah Birds. In the group were fellow guitarist Bruce Palmer and an African American bass player named James Johnson Jr., who would achieve stardom later as Motown funk star Rick James. Young and Palmer headed to California in a 1953 Pontiac hearse. In Los Angeles, they fell in with two American musicians they had met in Canada, Stephen Stills and Richie Furay. Along with drummer Dewey Palmer, the quintet found fame, fortune and respect as the folk-rock outfit Buffalo Springfield. The name had come from an old steamroller they saw parked near their rented house. But each of the talented band members proved mulishly stubborn in their diverse outlooks about the group’s longterm musical direction. They eventually disbanded and went their separate ways, to varying degrees of success. For a while, Young contributed to the musical output of the supergroup Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. As before, though,

internal squabbles drove him away. He later signed as a solo act with Reprise Records, where he was granted artistic control. Young’s million-selling 45 featured backup vocals by James Taylor and Linda Ronstadt. “Heart of Gold” was culled from “Harvest,” Young’s fourth studio album. It was a disc that found the Canadian — once described as “the quintessential hippie-cowboy loner” — struggling to accept his frustrations concerning relationships. “I want to live, I want to give. “I’ve been a miner for a heart of gold.”

In the song, he admits that a lack of openness — and time slipping away — could be important reasons behind his problems. “It’s these expressions I never give “That keep me searching for a heart of gold. “And I’m getting old.” Young always cringed at the success of “Heart of Gold.” “This song put me in the middle of the road,” he once grumbled. “I’ve seen a few artists who’ve got hung up on the singles market when they’ve really been album people … If you’re wise, you stay with being what you really are.”

Updates and happenings in the area Editor’s Note: Send listings of events, for nonprofit organizations only, to Senior Life, P.O. Box 188, Milford, IN 46542, or email Editor Phoebe Muthart by March 21 at pmuthart@the-papers.com. With the listing, include the contact person, area code and phone number. RiverBend Cancer Services — Chair yoga, 10:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday; Tuesday Tribe, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 1; Debbie’s Wig Salon, 1 p.m. Thursday, March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31; General Cancer Support Group, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 3 and 17; seated strength, 10 a.m. every Monday; gentle yoga, 5:30 p.m. every Monday; Kim’s Bra Boutique, 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 9; men’s group, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday,

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REAL Services’ volunteers deliver food and preserve dignity %\ 6&277 025$/(6 6WDII :ULWHU Serving over 9,000 meals a month to seniors and shut-ins is a monumental task, but one that the volunteers with REAL Services, a nonprofit organization that serves the Meals on Wheels program in Elkhart and St. Joseph counties, see as necessary to meet basic needs. Paula Lambo, who is the marketing and communications director for REAL Services, has been with the company for only five months, after a career in marketing. The center started the very first pilot program in the United States for the Meals on Wheels service, back in 1966. Lambo is very proud to be a part of the history of the service. Like many of the volunteers, Jane Henry and John Krisch are both retired. Henry, who is originally from Wisconsin, watched her dad, who was a member of the Kiwanis service organization, make food deliveries through Meals on Wheels. When she would come home, she would help him on his route. She realized that once she retired, she wanted to give back and participate on her own. In Wisconsin, the volunteers worked in teams. She found John, who was a friend, and after they both retired, they decided to team up as a driver and runner. “Initially they were surprised we wanted to be a team. But once we got going, they gave us a bigger route to

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the people who deliver their meals will be the only person they will see all day. She pointed out how a volunteer stopped to drop off a meal and when he received no answer, either at the door or by phone, made a report and the client was found inside the residence, the victim of a fall. The resident was taken to the hospital and is fine, but without the volunteer, the situation could have turned out much worse. The center has also started a phone outreach for volunteers to make calls to clients to check on them daily. The center gears its services toward volunteers,

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They create about 360 meals a day. Although the service receives grants, they also provide a food truck and catering services, with the proceeds returning back to the food program. “The mission brought me here,” Lambo says. To her, its about “preserving the client’s dignity, independence and strength.”

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‘Yoga is not a competition sport’ says instructor %\ 6&277 025$/(6 6WDII :ULWHU If 20 years of practicing and instructing yoga has taught Patti Dole anything, it is that it is not a competition sport. Dole was in her 30s when she started as student of yoga in a women’s group two decades ago, with no intentions of ever teaching it. But the more she did it, the more she liked it and the more she wanted to share it with others. She has taught at different centers over the years, but finally settled in at Therapeutic Indulgence. The center offers a massage school as well as therapy. Dole averages teaching nine classes a week, not only at the center, but also at Riverbend Wellness, where she teaches yoga to cancer survivors. Most classes average about 1012 students, with the average age over 60. “These people are out-

standing. They are long-haulers. Aches and pains may come and go, but being flexible, strong and mobile is the goal.” She is also a real estate agent for Cressy and Everett Real Estate. Dole feels the most rewarding thing about teaching yoga is that the students are healthy, and can “get up off the floor!” She even joked that she was thinking about teaching a class titled, “I’ve Fallen and I Can’t Get Up!” More seriously, she points out that some of her students have had knee replacements and they actually fear that if they fall, they will not be able to rise. “As a yoga therapist, I work with weakness and recovery, so it is important they get stronger and more confident.” Dole addresses each class, asking the students, “What do you want to work on?” or “What do you need today?” She is big on alignment and seeing that each

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student’s individual needs are met and they are safe. While many people believe you lose flexibility and strength as you age, Dole says the opposite. People in her class over 60 are more flexible than some 20 year olds she has taught. And since falling is a real issue for older people, she works on flexibility, mobility and balance. “Balance is a big issue as you age.” Primarily, the very core of yoga is a Sanskrit word “pranayama,” which means “breathing.” Dole says breathing through a workout or circumstances calms the body and the soul. “Many people believe they are not flexible enough to do yoga. But if you can breathe, you can do yoga,” she added. Some of Dole’s students suffer from chronic illnesses and although yoga is not a cure, “it is a pathway to wellness and health. It is a lifestyle.” Dole’s students praise her and the class for what it has done for them. Some have been with her for years and have followed her to the different studios where she has taught. Mary Lou Freitag points out that the classes help with her mental health and helps her relax. Neil Seufiert, who is 78 and suffers from Parkinson’s, said the classes help keep him strong and flexible and help to maintain his balance.

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Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library is hosting several programs for adults in March. All reservations for in-person or Zoom attendance may be secured by calling (574) 259-5277 or visiting www.mphpl.org. Bittersweet Branch Address: 602 N Bittersweet Road, Mishawaka. • “Mosaic Bean Art,” 4-5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 3. Come make a walk-in craft with MPHPL. A variety of materials will be supplied for you to make a mosaic out of dried beans. Choose from a selection of templates or make your own design. No registration is required. • “Morning Makers: Mason Jar Sconce,” 10:30-11:30 a.m. Monday, March 7. A morning of conversation and crafting will focus on wood, a mason jar, fairy lights, and other crafting materials to create a mason jar sconce. Participants can join in person or virtually via Zoom.

Registration is required for both in-person and Zoom sessions and is limited to MPHPL cardholders. Mishawaka Library Address: 209 Lincolnway E, Mishawaka. • “American Heritage Spotlight,” 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 8. This month’s guest speaker is Elkhart County resident and postcard collector, Dan Dosmann, who will be presenting postcards of Elkhart. His collection at one point exceeded 10,000 cards. No registration is required. • “Morning Makers: Spring Quilling,” 10:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, March 18. Attendees will be working with materials to create a scene with flowers and a butterfly. Quilling or paper filigree is an art form that involves the use of materials that are rolled, shaped, and glued together to create decorative designs. Participants can join in person or virtually via Zoom. Reg-

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istration is required for both and is limited to MPHPL cardholders. • “Mosaic Bean Art,” 4-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 29. Come make a walk-in craft with MPHPL. A variety of materials will be supplied for you to make a mosaic out of dried beans. Choose from a selection of templates or make your own design. No registration is required. Zoom Only • “Yak, Snack and Read,” monthly book club, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 8. The March book selection is “Dress Maker’s Dowry” by Meredith Jaeger. Books can be picked up in advance at the Harris Branch front desk. Registration is required for Zoom attendance. • “3.14 Let’s Bake a Pi!,” 6-7 p.m. Monday, March 14. Pi Day is an annual opportunity for math enthusiasts to recite the infinite digits of pi, talk to their friends about math and eat pie. From crust to filling to topping, celebrate the big day via Zoom with MPHPL and learn how to bake a delicious pie for Pi Day. Registration is required. • “Fabulous Foodies: Breakfast Dishes,” 6:30-7:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 22. Join MPLPL online via Zoom to look for new dishes to add to your meal rotation. Participants will be given a recipe organizer, learn about different dishes, receive new recipes and be able to share recipes. Registration is required. Notice: Due to the unpredictability of COVID, programs may be cancelled or moved to a virtual format; check mphpl.org for the most up-to-date information regarding events.

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Where no show had gone before When “Star Trek” premiered on NBC-TV in September 1966, creator Gene Roddenberry was %\ 5$1'$/ no doubt & +,// knocked for a loop when his much-anticipated show tanked. It never rose above 52 in the ratings, and that was only during the first season of its three-year run. Yet much of the technology found within those 79 original “Star Trek” episodes resonates now in our everyday activities. In 1964, Hollywood scriptwriter Roddenberry (he of “Highway Patrol” and “Have Gun — Will Travel” fame) set out to create something unique for television — a sci-fi series different from the usual doomand-gloom “rocket operas” of the day. Roddenberry had to work hard to sell his idea. Some NBC-TV honchos were initially lukewarm about “Star Trek” being a “cerebral” show (which meant probably not generating much sponsor money). Other overly cautious executives objected to Spock’s pointy ears, claiming they looked diabolical and satanic. “Star Trek” was set in the Milky Way galaxy in the 23rd Century, in a utopian future where divisions of race, gender and nationality have become concepts cast aside. The stories take place aboard the starship Enterprise as it journeys on a five-year mission of scientific exploration and intergalactic diplomacy, zooming to distant planets in response to distress calls and confronting warmongering aliens. The show’s spotlight fell primarily on Canadian actor William Shatner. He had trained as a Shakespearean actor but was willing to take whatever work came his way, including a stint on “The Canadian Howdy Doody Show.” When Shatner moved to Hollywood, Roddenberry cast him as Captain James T. Kirk, the take-charge commander who guided the Enterprise and its crew. Boston-born actor Leonard Nimoy spent years struggling for a breakout role in Hollywood, where he once delivered newspapers and drove a cab to make ends meet. By the time he joined the “Star Trek” cast, he had acted in more than 50 “B” movies and in minor roles on numerous TV shows. As emotionless and logically mind-

ed Mr. Spock on “Star Trek,” Nimoy became almost as popular as Shatner’s Kirk character. Spock, second in command on the Enterprise, was halfhuman, half-Vulcan. (Vulcans were the first extraterrestrial species to make contact with humans). His split-finger Vulcan salute became iconic, with most viewers unaware that the gesture was a Hebrew blessing that Nimoy conjured from his synagogue youth. The series featured a groundbreaking, racially diverse cast, as well as American television’s first interracial kiss between Captain Kirk and Lieutenant Uhura (Nichelle Nichols). “Star Trek” never downplayed its “message” motifs concerning war, sex, religion, politics and racism. Yet the show’s ongoing theme seemed to consistently be that, in the end, good will triumph over evil. As to cultural influences, consider that much of the “Star

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Taco Tuesday — Everyday

What can I say — I love me some tacos and that’s why people don’t ask me what I want to eat, as they know the answer is tacos. You may think chicken, pork or ground beef, but I think of them as a vehicle to get veggies into me in a most delightful way. Think of the possibilities. My choice is always corn over wheat tortillas, and if I’m having tacos versus tostadas, I char the tortilla right on the gas burner of my stove. Be careful, though; they

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you and your loved ones should have in place: Durable Power Of Attorney A durable power of attorney is a document in which the individual authorizes another person to act on their behalf to handle financial matters. The person named to act on another’s behalf is called the attorney-in-fact. A “durable” power is one that continues during any period of legal incapacity. It is important to note that a durable power may give your attorney-in-fact considerable

power over your assets. Therefore, you should exercise care in selecting who you want to serve as your attorney-in-fact. Maybe naming that brother who filed bankruptcy isn’t the best choice. Health Care Power Of Attorney In this document you name an individual as your agent to make health care decisions for you when you are incapable of doing so for yourself. Because this can require making difficult decisions, be sure to name someone you are comfortable discuss-

ing your health and end-of-life wishes with. Living Will This document allows the individual to state their wishes regarding life sustaining measures and to use or withhold extraordinary procedures in the event of a terminal illness. Make sure these important documents are part of your overall estate plan. They can provide direction and peace of mind during a difficult time. DISCLOSURE: This information is not designed, meant, nor

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MoonTree Partners with Indiana artist to offer art experiences MoonTree Studios, located at the Center at Donaldson, is partnering with Jennifer Weinert, a 2022 Lifelong Arts Indiana recipient, to offer art experiences for older adults, ages 65 and older. Weinert, a visual arts facilitator with 25 years of experience, has a bachelor of fine arts degree sharing her artistic knowledge with all ages and abilities in educational and recreational settings. As a recipient of the fellowship, she participated in Lifetime Arts training, a na-

tional organization that delivers best practices for developing creative experiences for older adults. The series of experiences titled “Form Your Story” offers older adults the opportunity to learn about multi-media collage, bookbinding techniques and relief printing. Scheduled at MoonTree Studios in the spring, summer and fall, the first one begins March 1 and takes place for six consecutive weeks. Weinert expressed, “The experiences are an invitation for all

skill sets and abilities to engage in creative exchange and form an original work of art in a safe, encouraging environment.” According to MoonTree Director Matthew Celmer, “MoonTree Studios supports programming that awakens individual’s creative potential, challenging people to experience mindfulness as they fearlessly explore the interconnectedness of art, nature and the Spirit within. The programs Jennifer is offering supports this vision.” Participants will inform the

development of their works of art by exploring personal stories, themes and hopes for the future, all while learning the creative art process and aspects of visual art techniques they can apply to their artistic endeavors. Artists will have the opportunity to share their completed works of art at a culminating event. Portions of this program are made possible in part by the Indiana Arts Commission, which receives support from Indiana; National Endowment for the

Arts; and National Assembly of State Arts Agencies in partnership with Aroha. MoonTree is offering space and scholarships. The Marshall County Council on Aging is working with the artist to provide transportation to those with a need. The public can register for the programs or obtain additional information by visiting www.moontreestudios. org or calling (574) 935-1712. MoonTree Studios is a ministry of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ.

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to date any “of South Bend’s fairest.” His enjoyment focused on going to a movie or going to South Bend’s U.S.O. for a dance with one of the hostesses. We continue with this love affair in the March issue and the last of the 12 letters to Marion in the April issue of Senior Life, St. Joe County. Any information welcome to: Pastor/Dr. Greg Lawson, 1801 E. 3rd St., Mishawaka, IN 46544.

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Each year, St. Joseph County Parks offers several “Women Experience the Outdoors” programs. This winter, women are invited to Bendix Woods County Park for a unique outdoor adventure. Discover how trees make sugar and how to harvest that sugar and turn it into

maple syrup. Tour the sugar bush, tap a tree, hang a bucket and visit the sugar house. Enjoy a hot drink and a maple treat after the adventure. The program will take place from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, March 12. Meet at the Glenn Bauer Shelter. Cost is $10 per person.

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‘You have my back’ in shape I’m a lucky guy. I have three great physical therapists. They treat me well from my top to my bottom. Liter,1 $ ally. And I 1876+(// have a fine %\ ',&. orthopedic :2/)6,( surgeon. They have all been busy with me lately. Three of the PTs, Anna, Bri and Don, are assigned to my neck, shoulders and arm, and

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Inflation is a four-letter word %\ &(&,/ 6&$*/,21( 0DWXUH /LIH )HDWXUHV There’s a lot of talk about inflation these days. No one can pinpoint its cause, nor can they really explain what it means. One generally accepted description is “too much money chasing too few goods.” An economic term describes it as a general increase in prices and a fall in the purchasing power of money. However you say it, it still means things cost more than they used to. We’ve heard about the higher prices of cars, lumber, homes and everything on the supermarket shelves. But higher prices alone do not mean we should hyperventilate about inflation. They’re one of the elements that create inflation, but the real culprit is the decline of your money’s purchasing power. Just because the price of airfare goes up because everyone’s going on vacation doesn’t mean we’re being hit by inflation. Money mavens are interested more in why prices rise. A rainy season can ruin a crop, boosting its price until regular seasonal supply can resume. Supply chain breakdowns can cause sudden but short-lived surges in the price of certain products. Those events are not to be confused with inflation. There are those who wail when the Federal Reserve Bank prints more money to meet demand because that lowers the value of currency. Money supply is important, but so is the demand for money. If you lose confidence in the future of your currency, you’re likely to seek something else that will maintain its power to purchase what you need and want. Dumping dollars for gold and silver is one common practice, as is buying another country’s currency. Like so many economic theories and multisyllabic words, inflation is not easy to define. When prices rise when consumers change their behavior or supply chains get snarled, that’s not inflation.

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on MyChart, my community hospital’s portal to all my medical information. These were just a few of the notes from the radiologist who read my results: “The coracoid process is intact. The coracoclavicular ligaments are intact. The deltoid muscle is intact. The humeral head and bony glenoid are intact. The infraspinatus and teres minor are intact. The cardio-ligaments are intact. Visualized portions of the chest wall appear grossly intact.” I have never been considered person with any tact, so this all came as good news. Now here’s the bad news I read: “Patient has Edematous capsular thickening at the IGHL and rotator interval most consistent with adhesive capsulitis. Supraspinatus tendinosis with a partial intrasubstance tear at the far anterior.” “Could you translate that into English?” I asked my bone

doc during my appointment in his office. “Well, Dick, you are 75 years old. That pretty much explains all that. Everyone has most of those issues at your age — if they reach your age.” Now back to Eva. She is in charge of getting my pelvic floor back in shape, since those muscles were weakened due to a surgery several years ago. At this point, the term Kegel may require some googling by men. And I don’t mean peeking in the window at the rehab facility. Men in particular would be wise to question Siri or Alexa about Kegeling. Every woman knows what it is. Eva’s a tiny little thing, but by just working on me an hour a week for about a month, my pelvic floor is getting back to its original condition. By comparison, last winter it took three big men with a giant electric sander to get our dining room floor back in shape.

I also have exercises to do at home for my arm and shoulder, as well as doing my Kegel maneuvers. I really don’t have enough time during the day to do all of these routines, so last night I tried to do everything simultaneously while watching TV. I was stretching my upper body, twisting my neck from side to side, and pulling up on an elastic band held under my foot. And all those repetitions while doing Kegels. I must have looked odd, because Mary Ellen thought I was showing signs of a terrible neuromuscular disorder. Last week, Eva wasn’t around, so I asked Anna a quick question about the Kegels. Anna did not train for that specialty and she told me, “Sorry, Dick, that’s a little over my head.” “Then you are doing it all wrong,” I told her.

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The event is free to the public, but seating is limited. The Zoom link and code will be available one week before the event and emailed to attendees. In-person participation is encouraged. Copies of the book are available at the main branch of the library, Amazon or a local bookstore. Register at www.eventbrite. com/e/dvoraks-prophecy-symposium-tickets-264510697617, www.southbendsymphony.org or the symphony’s Facebook page. For more information, call (574) 232-6343 or visit www. southbendsymphony.org to see the entire season’s schedule, program notes and more.

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Prioritizing implementing diversity into the 2021-2022 season, the fourth concert in the Jack M. Champaigne Masterworks Series will, for the first time in the symphony’s history, exclusively feature works by African-American composers. “American Composers” will begin at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at the Morris Performing Arts Center, 211 N. Michigan St., South Bend, and will feature “A Joyous Trilogy” by Quinn Mason, “Piano Concerto in One Movement” by Florence Price and “The Negro Folk Symphony” by William Dawson as a testament to the symphony’s equity, diversity and inclusion statement in action. Tickets can be purchased online at www.morriscenter. org/events/category/symphony, or the Morris Performing Arts Center Box Office by calling (574) 235-9190 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday. Feel free to visit the Morris during box office hours or two hours before any performance. Regardless of vaccination status, all patrons are required to wear their masks inside the hall.

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Woman’s journey may have been by divine guidance %\ /2,6 720$6=(:6., )HDWXUH :ULWHU People find their way to St. Joseph County for a variety of reasons. For Ruth Smith, the founder of the Pilgrim Institute, her journey may have been by divine guidance. “Through my high school years, I lived in Iowa. My early years were on a farm,” Smith said. “After high school I moved to Colorado, where I met and married my husband. The story of my coming to South Bend is complex and I only can say it was a story of God’s Providence.” Smith is the founder of The Pilgrim Institute, a faith-based organization headquartered in South Bend. It teaches the Biblical history of the founding of America. “Our motto is to ‘Preserve America’s Providential History and Restore American Christian Education,’” Smith said. Pilgrim Institute was founded in 1979. “When my husband and I were first introduced to the idea of God’s Hand (Providence) in the founding of our nation, it was a totally new concept to me,” Smith recalled. “I had never learned these ideas in the history courses

in high school or college, and it gave a totally new view on history.” Smith said sharing understanding about how the founding fathers used Biblical principles in establishing this nation is an important part of her mission. She has been working on a series of children’s history books written from the perspective that God’s hand was at work when the United States came to be. “These governmental principles not only applied to civil government, but were principles that applied to the life of the individual,” Smith said. “They changed our view personally and they changed our home. We realized it was what was needed in America if we were going to see a restoration of the nation to its original foundational principles. Faith is what drives the work Smith does as president of the organization. She is a believer in the principles of Christianity that Christ died for the individual and rose again, and belief in him is the path to salvation. “My interest in teaching others came when I learned of the Biblical foundations of our nation. I realized this was the only answer for restoring our nation to its original

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others and to see the benefit it can be in the life of the individual, in the home and in the civil sphere,” she said. Pilgrim Institute offers classes to individuals. Smith often travels to other states to share her understanding of God’s influence on history. The organization is funded through donations, class fees and the

sale of Pilgrim Institute merchandise. “This has taught us to depend on God’s provision through the years to support the ministry and for our own personal support,” she said. For more information, call the Pilgrim Institute at (574) 277-1789 or visit www.pilgriminstitute.org.

Did the pandemic cause permanent changes in funerals? We currently find ourselves in a frightening and fascinating junction in history that may or may not completely reroute the systems of society. Amidst the global coronavirus pandemic, entire countries and economies have come to a screeching halt as the world tries to reconfigure itself.

While millions anxiously await a return to the normalcy of the neoliberal hamster wheel, others are seeing this potent moment of silence as a window of opportunity for a rebirth of societies. Both the health system and the death system were completely underprepared for a pandemic and have been entirely overturned by the mass carnage. Of course, these are extraordinary circumstances that re-

quire extraordinary measures. Today’s landscape has opened the door for transformation and optimization. We find ourselves with increased environmental consciousness. The death system is already slowly and gradually being pulled in a green direction, with thousands of families unable to have proper funerals due to the pandemic; the “seeds of constant change” may take root much quicker

Bendix Woods County Park hosting Sugar Camp Days Bendix Woods County Park in New Carlisle is hosting its annual Sugar Camp Days Festival Saturday-Sunday, March 19-20, to celebrate the maple syrup season. The public is invited to tour the sugar bush to see sap being harvested and visit the sugar house to discover how sap is transformed into golden syrup. The New Carlisle Lions Club will host a pancake and sausage breakfast beginning at 8 a.m. both days. The proceeds from the breakfast support Leader Dogs for the Blind, cancer research and community organizations. At Sugar Camp Days, people can watch historical crafters demonstrate their trades, enjoy a horse-drawn wagon ride and purchase delicious foods made with maple syrup, such as maple kettle corn, maple cotton candy and maple hot dogs. Ma-

ple syrup baked goods, maple candy and Bendix Woods’ pure maple syrup will also be available for purchase. Sugar Camp Days hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is an $8 per vehicle entrance fee. For more information, call (574) 654-3155 or visit www. sjcparks.org. The main entrance to Bendix Woods County Park is located on Timothy Road in New Carl-

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death and nature together. The concept invites a certain kind of relationship, one that sees the possibility of consciously creating with nature and the earth in new and emergent ways. Will this horrifying global event spark a potent reimagination of what is possible in our lives and our deaths? Only time will tell. St. Joseph Funeral Homes and Cemetery may be reached at www.sjfh.net or call (574) 288-4685.

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March 2022 Nutrition Sites

REAL Services provides a hot, nutritious meal to those 60 and over on a donation basis. Call the closest nutrition site before 11 a.m. m. and order a meal for the next day. It is that easy. Have lunch with friends and your neighbors. Come be a bigger part of your community.

IN ST. JOSEPH COUNTY Lapaz: Cornerstone Community Church, 1375 Maple Road, Plymouth, Alice Thomas, (574) 309-7061 Mishawaka: 100 Center, 100 Center Hi-Rise, Kathy Hootman, (574) 259-1611; Battell Center, 904 N. Main St., (574) 256-2325 Osceola: United Methodist Church, 421 Beech Road, Darlene Chambers, (574) 674-6503

South Bend: Sanctuary at Trinity Towers, 316 S. St. Joseph St., Anita, (574) 234-7278; Fairington Apartments, 1220 Fairington Circle, Don Johnson, (574) 291-5597; Karl King Riverbend Tower, 515 E. Monroe, Donna Hossea, (574) 232-4934; The Charles Black Center, 3419 W. Washington, Aurelia, (574) 235-9446; Heritage Place at LaSalle Square, located at 3224 Ardmore Trail, Jane Myers, (574) 286-0916

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IN MARSHALL COUNTY Argos: B&R Community Bldg., 152 S. Michigan St., Eileen Price, (574) 892-9669 Bourbon: 805 N. Harris St., Jan, (574) 3427031 Bremen: Oakhaven Apartments, 500 S. Montgomery St., Gary, (574) 993-2944 Plymouth: Garden Court West, 400 W. Washington St., Linda, (574) 935-0047

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cer that radiation was required to cure. More than 12 million people die from medical misdiagnoses each year, according to most surveys dealing with this matter. Autopsies reveal that 20 percent of the bodies inspected died of causes other than those reported. Medical annals are cluttered with cases of mistaken diagnosis of disabilities and disease, even within medical ranks. For example, a nurse complaining of a severe headache that radiated down her shoulder to her waist was diagnosed by a doctor as having tensions headaches and was prescribed some pain medication. When she collapsed a few days later, doctors discovered she had a ruptured blood vessel in her brain. This event mirrors what thousands of folks suffer after visiting a doctor — they receive treatment

that doesn’t cure the cause and can die or become permanently disabled. Doctors, like all humans, make mistakes. Even common and widespread health problems such as high blood pressure and fractures are misdiagnosed. No matter what your doctor tells you at your next visit, get a second opinion. If your doctor balks at the suggestion, change doctors. Take charge of your health issues. Write down an outline of your medical history as well as a list of the symptoms of whatever condition you’re seeking help for. Also write down the diagnosis so you’ll have it correctly to show the second doctor after they’ve given you their opinion of your malady. If you still haven’t been satisfied or assured of a positive outcome, get a third opinion. Mature Life Features Copyright 2022

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Following in the footsteps of community pillars Becky Zaseck (2007-2021) and Lester Fox (1966-2006), Fales is only the third person to have the title in the nonprofit’s 56-year history. “Karla shares the same passion for service as her predecessors,” said Ryan Brennan, chair of REAL Services’ board of directors, “which was an essential quality in our search for our next leader.”

Kittleman, a renowned nonprofit executive recruiting firm, conducted the national search. “The responsibility of hiring the new president and CEO, the third in our agency’s history, is one of the most crucial responsibilities entrusted to us,” Brennan said. “We approached this search thoughtfully and thoroughly, determined to select an individual worthy of those we serve in our community.

“We are thrilled to have found Karla. Her professional experience and expertise position her perfectly to oversee and grow REAL Services’ vital programs, ensuring the protection of some of our community’s most vulnerable populations.” Fales’ professional background includes 13 years as CEO for CareWell Services Southwest, an Area Agency on Aging that serves

eight counties in Michigan. Her experience also includes service in the following roles: manager at Office of Senior Services, director of planning and project development at Burnham Brook Center and director of grants and project development at Community Action Agency of South-Central Michigan. Fales will begin her new role as president and CEO of REAL Services March 7.

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Riveridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

31869 Chicago Trail, New Carlisle, IN 46552-0836 (574) 654-2200 • www.greencroft.org/hamiltongrove

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SJCPL offering programs for seniors St. Joseph County Public Library is offering the following programs for adults this month at its various branches. • Tuesday, March 1, “The 1619 Project and Navigating Debates about American History,” 5:30-7 p.m. at Main Library Community Learning Center, Beutter-Kernan Hall, Adult Virtual Programming Room. Efforts to reframe U.S. history inevitably spark debate and criticism. In a panel discussion, it will contrast The 1619 Project’s interpretation with a more traditional one and explore this controversy. • Wednesday, March 2, “Medieval Tech Talk” with author

John Farrell, 6-7:30 p.m. at Main Library’s Community Learning Center, Beutter-Kernan Hall. Curious about where our modern inventions come from? Want to know more about the history of science? Join the library by welcoming Farrell to discuss the medieval origins of everyday items. • Thursday, March 3, “Soil and Water Conservation for Seniors Series,” North Liberty Branch Meeting Room, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Ally Pudlo, environmental education coordinator, will present activities, experiments and supplies to help seniors gain a better understanding of how

conservation efforts improve the environment. Welcome the birds back with a delicious pinecone bird feeder from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 3, at Lakeville Branch Meeting Room. • Tuesday, March 8, “Container Gardening with Unity Gardens,” 5:30-6:30 p.m. at LaSalle Branch Meeting Room. Discover the joys of container gardening with Unity Gardens. • Tuesday, March 8, Euchre Club, 6-7 p.m. at Centre Township Branch in the Alligator Room. Come enjoy a lively game of euchre and bring a friend or meet new ones.

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A little exercise can help you avoid snoring or, if you’re already a snorer, cut down on its effect on you and those around you. You don’t have to get any special equipment or join a gym. These exercises can be done while you’re standing, sitting or lying down. You can do them in the shower, when walking the dog, or while watching television. Developers of these exercises call them throat sit-ups. They report that patients who face surgery or have been wearing mouth guards to curb snoring have been able to discard the devices or avoid surgery after doing these exercises, which take about five minutes three times a day for six weeks.

The first is a simple tongue press. Push the tip of your tongue firmly behind your upper teeth and drag it tightly back along the roof of your mouth as far as you can. Try saying the five vowels — a,e,i,o,u — at the same time. While saying the vowel sounds again, suck your entire tongue up against the roof of your mouth. Now try raising the back of the roof of your mouth and, if you can’t get the vowel sounds, say “aaah.” Repeat each of these throat sit-ups about 20 times. You should discuss your situation with your primary care physician, who can recommend therapies or specialists as needed. Mature Life Features Copyright 2022

• Thursday, March 10, Historical Fiction Book Club, 1-2 p.m. at Centre Township Branch, The Alligator Room. Read and discuss this month’s selected book, “A Gentleman in Moscow” by Amor Towles. • Tuesday, March 22, “Bringing Ancestors Back to Life” with author Chris Ringle, 3-7 p.m. at Centre Township Branch’s Alligator Room. This author with local ties describes researching his lineage to bring ancestors “back to life” using historical fiction set in St. Joseph, Starke and Marshall counties. This is for writers and readers. • Friday, March 25, Movies at Main: “South Bend’s Studebaker Legacy,” 7-9:30 p.m. at

the Main Library Community Learning Center, Leighton Auditorium lobby. “South Bend’s Studebaker Legacy” is a locally produced film by Lou Sabo and Vince Sipocz documenting the final days of the Studebaker factory. • Tuesday, March 29, “Protection Against Identity Theft,” 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the North Liberty Branch Meeting Room. Sgt. Bonner from the Indiana State Police will present information about how to protect yourself from various forms of identity theft, including spam calls and texts. • For more information, including venue locations, visit sjcpl.org or call (574) 282-4646.

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Vannoni Living Center

6450 Miami Circle, South Bend, IN 46614 (574) 231-1000 • www.greencroft.org

500 Lincoln Way East, Mishawaka, IN 46544 (574) 855-3937

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1-bedroom apartments. Income-based. Accept Medicaid Waiver for 40 years and older, if disabled. Pet friendly. 24 hr. Staffing, in-house Therapy Services, Wellness-focused activities. Scenic view of St. Joseph River.

West Woods of Niles 1211 State Line Road, Niles, MI 49120 (269) 684-2810 • www.peplinskigroup.com

3602 S. Ironwood Dr., South Bend, IN 46614 (574) 284-9000 • www.sjmed.com/st-pauls St. Paul’s, a Saint Joseph Health System Life Plan Community in South Bend, provides continuing care that is faith-based, hospitality-rich and wellness-focused. A variety of living options includes affordable Independent Living and Assisted Living apartments and secure Memory Care.

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Dell laptop stopped working after a BIOS update. Does he deserve a refund? %\ &+5,6723+(5 (//,277 *XHVW :ULWHU After Jonathan Sinnwell updates the hardware drivers on his new Dell laptop, the device stops working. &+5,6723+(5 Dell can’t fix (//,277 the problem. Does he deserve a full refund? I ordered a Dell laptop recently. About a month after it was delivered, I began receiving notifications from the Dell support tools preinstalled on the computer that a critical BIOS update was required. I ignored the continual pop-ups reminding me to install the update for about four weeks. Eventually, about two months after I received the laptop, I installed the BIOS update. Immediately after applying

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the update and rebooting the computer, the computer stopped outputting video on the USB-C port to the monitors connected to my Dell dock. Conservatively, I’ve spent 15 hours of my personal time dealing with this support case, including more than three hours of the tech onsite working with me. This does not include the time it took me to install all applications and configure the laptop for my purposes. Replacing the motherboard did not resolve the issue because the new board contained the same version of BIOS. I’ve had a support case open with Dell for months. The laptop has not been usable for my purposes. I hope that by reaching out to you, I can find a contact

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a Windows computer for his classes last year. He also had a BIOS issue. (By the way, BIOS stands for Basic Input Output System, which is firmware that helps your computer’s components run.) My son’s laptop kept running slow and his graphics card didn’t work correctly. After several agonizing weeks, he informed me that he’d found a fix: He erased the operating system and installed Linux, an open-source OS. The computer works like a charm now. I’m telling you about our BIOS battle because, ultimately, your fix may have been exiting the Windows ecosystem. But hey, I’m a consumer advocate, not a computer expert. It looks like you have a long paper trail between you and Dell. You did a great job of keeping records, which is helpful when you’re trying to

prove that you went through all the right channels to get something fixed. It looks like you ultimately tried to contact someone at a higher level at Dell (I list the names, numbers and email addresses on my consumer advocacy site, www. elliott.org.) That didn’t work, unfortunately. Sometimes, cases like yours get stuck in a seemingly endless loop. Even with an excellent paper trail and a strong case, you still can’t get out — and you need a little help. I contacted Dell on your behalf. The company asked you to return your laptop and issued a full refund. Christopher Elliott is the chief advocacy officer for Elliott Advocacy. Email him at chris@ elliott.org or get help with any consumer problem by contacting him at www.elliott.org/ help.

Penny earned no longer worth it %\ &(&,/ 6&$*/,21( 0DWXUH /LIH )HDWXUHV The penny will soon be in our thoughts only, to paraphrase an old adage. Penny production is being phased out this year and the last batch will be available in proof sets next spring. It makes good cents to discontinue the coin because it costs almost 2 cents to produce. Canada quit making pennies a decade ago because it was costing 1.6 cents to produce 1 cent. Almost 290 billion U.S. pennies have been produced and some 150 billion are still in circulation. The rest have been tossed into fountains, tucked into jars or loafers, made into jewelry or rolled onto a sidewalk somewhere. While financial experts forecast little change in day-to-day business because most of the population carries credit cards,

pragmatists predict business will round out prices for everyone to accommodate those folks who still want to pay cash. This can sound complicated at first where prices are displayed before any sales taxes are added. This relinquishing of the penny is a reminder of the pressures being exerted to do away with cash. British lawmakers are mulling laws that would make sure the less-than-20% of their population that relies on cash will receive their change in cash. Promoters of a cashless society argue maintaining automated teller machines (currently paid for by the banks) is costly, while retailers and other businesses report accepting cash takes more time and money than payments made by store card, debit card, credit card or cryptocurrency. And don’t forget your handy dandy contactless payment tool

in your hand — the cell phone. The pressures for change are not going away. Next in the line of sight of those who want to abolish coins is the nickel. Their argument sounds familiar. It costs more to make a nickel than its worth

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— about 7 cents. Britain is abolishing checks slowly but surely. They originally planned to dump checks in 2018, but it’s taking a bit more time to smooth out the wrinkles caused by their demise. Mature Life Features Copyright 2022

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who can take ownership of this case to help find a resolution, I’ve been bounced from support engineer to support engineer with promises of return calls with no follow-up. I’d be happy with my current laptop functioning as expected. Short of that, a return with either a store credit or refund would be acceptable. The latter solutions do not account for my time or frustrations dealing with this support experience. — Jonathan Sinnwell, Golden, Colo. Dell should have fixed this laptop for you quickly or refunded your purchase. A quick sidebar: We use mostly Apple computers in the Elliott household. But my son, who just finished his applied computing degree at the University of Arizona, needed

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garage, patio and all the plants and yardwork equipment, swimming pool, vehicles, tools and “stuff” you have. Everything, including your pets. Then do the same inside the house with every room and every piece of furniture with the drawers closed and opened to show their contents. Don’t forget your liquor cabinet and all that’s hanging and stuffed into your closets. If you have some special pieces, you can set them in the middle of the living room floor and shoot them separately. Whether you’ve shot video or still photos, copy the contents to your computer and onto two or three thumb drives. Store those drives off premises, such as in a safety deposit box and with a member of your family. Mature Life Features Copyright 2022

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Travel

Kentucky Derby Museum: like attending the race without the hassle After the thoroughbreds have paraded in front of the grandstand with their colorfully dressed jockeys sitting high on their saddles, the *5($7 bugler plays (6&$3(6 the National 7H[W $QG 3KRWRV Anthem. %\ 52' .,1* Then he plays “My Old Kentucky Home” while more than 265,000 people belt out a fair rendition of the song. While playing “Call to the Post,” the horses are led into the starting gate, everyone takes a collective deep breath, the gates clang open and they’ll be off and running at Churchill Downs for the 145th Kentucky Derby. The horses thunder down the track in front of the grandstand, heading for the first turn in the mile-and-a-quarter race billed as the “greatest two minutes in racing.” Always held the first weekend in May (May 7 this year), it’s the first race in the Triple Crown, along with the Preakness and Belmont Stakes. The Derby has become an icon of Americana! The Kentucky Derby is more than a horse race. It’s a weeklong celebration that includes several races. Women wear outlandishly large hats, and mint juleps are the drink of the day. It’s possible, however, to enjoy the drama and excitement of the Derby without the hassle of the huge crowd, locating parking and baking in the sun or shivering in the cold, depending on Mother Nature’s whim at the moment. Here’s how: Visit the Kentucky Derby Museum. It’s located right

at Churchill Downs and when no races are going on, parking is free and close to the impressive entrance. Inside are two floors of interactive, family-friendly exhibits. Visitors get a glimpse into every stage of a thoroughbred’s life, from birth to the first Saturday in May. Sit on a plastic horse and participate in a race with horses pounding past you on the screen kicking up dirt and surrounded by the sounds of the roaring crowd. One room is devoted to the unbelievable hats worn to the Derby. Follow the Derby timeline back to its inaugural running in 1875 to find out that the idea for it began to gel when Col. Meriwether Lewis Clark, great grandson of William Clark of the famous explorer duo of Lewis and Clark, attended the Epsom Derby in England. He was determined to do something similar in the United States. With the help of his uncles, John and Henry Churchill, who donated land, he began to develop a race track. In 1874 he formed the Louisville Jockey Club and started raising funds for a permanent track. On May 7, 1875, 15 thoroughbreds were led to the starting line. An estimated 10,000 people watched Aristides take the first cup. The race was then one-and-a-half miles. The signature exhibit of the museum is “The Greatest Race.” It’s a 360-degree movie shown in the museum’s Great Hall every hour. It starts quietly during an early morning workout. You hear horse whinnies and hooves pounding the track and see trainers timing their charges. Then its Derby day and the

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per person, double occupancy. Included in this trip are: • Motorcoach transportation. • Four nights’ lodging in the Nashville area. • Eight meals: four breakfasts and four dinners. • Two great shows: the Grand Ole Opry and Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater. • Guided tours of Nashville and Belle Meade Historic Site and Winery. • Admission to the Country Music Hall of Fame. • Admission to the Grand Ole Opry’s behind-the-scenes tour.

• Admission to Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. The ride down and back are part of the fun as you get to know the other travelers and enjoy the entertainment that host Dennis Donathen has planned. He takes care of all the details of the trip so you can sit back, relax and enjoy. A $75 deposit per person is all that is required to hold a seat until final payment is due. Visit www.grouptrips. com/ddresales for booking and daily itinerary, or call Dennis directly with any questions at (574) 220-8032.

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pubs/EN-05-10081.pdf, provides you with details on how to make a correction. You also can view your Social Security statement on your “my Social Security account” for estimates of future benefits and other important planning information. Please note, you don’t have to be retired or even close to retirement to benefit from a “my Social Security account.” Most people can conduct their Social Security business online with their account without contacting Social Security, whether they receive benefits or not. If you are not currently receiving benefits, use your personal “my Social Security account” to: • Request a replacement Social Security card (in most states and the District of Columbia). • Estimate your future benefits. • Get instant proof that you do not receive benefits. • Check the status of your Social Security application when you decide to apply for benefits. • Review your earnings history. If you already receive Social Security benefits, use your account to: • Request a replacement Social Security card (in most states and the District of Columbia). • Get instant proof that you receive benefits. • Set up or change your direct deposit. • Change your address. • Request a replacement Medicare card. • Get an instant copy of your Social Security 1099 (SSA-1099) or SSA-1042S. • Opt out of receiving certain notices by mail and instead receive them in the secure Message Center. Please let your family and friends know they can create their personal “my Social Security account” today at www.ssa. gov/myaccount. Save time and go online. If you would like to learn more about how we can help women plan for retirement, check out our online booklet, “Social Security: What Every Woman Should Know.” You can find it at www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN05-10127.pdf. Please share this information with family and friends.

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