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‘Pickle what?’

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a wiffle ball, containing dozens of holes, over a net that’s slightly lower than one on a tennis court.

When you talk to a seasoned player like Koehl, he’ll tell you it’s fun, social and friendly, and provides some good exercise.

“The rules of the game are simple and it’s easy for beginners to learn,” said Koehl. When he and his brother, Frank, started watching pickleball to see “what the heck” the sport

was about, they were invited to learn by playing instead of just watching. They’ve been playing ever since. “Actually, I can teach it better than I can play it,” Koehl quipped. “There’s a reason so many players get hooked on the sport,” he added. “It’s easy to start, but hard to stop.”

Born in Fort Wayne, Koehl is the oldest of six brothers and five sisters born to parents Herb and Irene Koehl. He attended

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three different elementary schools and graduated from the former Central Catholic High School in downtown Fort Wayne. Koehl served a threeyear enlistment with the U.S. Army, mainly at Fort Bragg, N.C. and Fort Belvoir, Va., and then earned an engineering degree from Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne. He and his, wife, Patricia, were married in 1964 and are the parents of

three sons and a daughter. Koehl spent 40 years with the Zollner Corporation, Fort Wayne, where he enjoyed design and draftsman work before retiring in 2001.

When not playing pickleball he enjoys contributing to the music at St. Therese Church by playing guitar and singing in two choirs.

Koehl is no amateur when it comes to playing sports. He Continued on page 5

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Key Positions

‘Creative Type’: Meet senior art director Beth Heironimus %\ /$85(1 &$**,$12 )HDWXUH :ULWHU

As a child, Fort Wayne resident Beth Heironimus was captivated with shows like “Bewitched” that portrayed the heyday of the advertising age. So, it’s only fitting that her career led her down the advertising agency path.

Heironimus, who holds an associate degree from Purdue University Fort Wayne and currently works as a senior art director at Patterson Riegel Advertising in downtown Fort Wayne, has worked in publishing and media marketing for some time. She especially enjoys her current role because they work like a team to strategize on client work. According to Heironimus, the job titles there are more suggestions and less about status. People are encouraged to contribute how they can in the workforce.

Speaking of employers, one of her first professional jobs was working as a typographer.

It might seem low-tech on the surface, but there was more to it than people might realize.

“That (work) kind of taught me sort of about computers before computers were something that

everybody had,” she said. “So I’ve had a little bit of a jumpstart there. Because that technology was rare and really almost predates Macintosh and stuff.

There weren’t monitors. We just did everything with code, like coordinates X and Y.” Later her career took her to organizations like the United Way of Allen County, where she served as the vice president of marketing most recently. The job was a chance for her to flex her graphic design muscles, among other things.

“I did all of the design and creation of the collateral pieces that they used for campaigns,” she said. “It was the best of both worlds in a way because I felt like it was an important job and it filled that hole of wanting to create.”

Today, in her role at the agency, she gets to exercise her creativity while benefitting from the team environment and approach. She enjoys brainstorming with colleagues to come up with solutions to clients’ challenges.

“Regardless of whether it’s design or really any kind of problem solving, I like to come at it through the lens of, ‘How do we

solve this thing? What do we do?’

From there, I can see something and then take it and flesh it out and turn it into something.”

With respect to collaboration, there’s something to be said for working with younger people on the job that Heironimus finds particularly energizing.

“In this field, there are usually a lot of younger people making their foray into the industry,” she said.

They usually bring new ideas and tend to be more at home with technology. On the other hand, according to Heironimus, you have to pay your dues, so to speak. Entry-level work usually doesn’t pay a lot and the hours can be grueling. Still, there can be opportunity for the right person. Her advice?

“If you’re going into (advertising), you have to have a passion for it.”

Also, the subjective nature of the work can mean criticism at times. That’s why Heironimus recommends younger people learn to create mental walls between their work and ego from the outset.

“Take what (feedback) you can and remember that, at the end of

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work), you’ve got to try not to take it personally.”

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 particular 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. Fiveabreast 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 take-withyou 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.

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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@the-papers.com.

Prodding the Past —

Were they really ‘good ol’ days’? %\ 720 02552: 0DWXUH /LIH )HDWXUHV Life was a lot simpler and slower back in the old days, we oldsters like to think.

Times certainly seemed to be a bit less hectic and more predictable in the ’40s, ’50s and ’60s. The only real worries I had as a youngster were “the bomb” and polio.

In my part of the world (southern Iowa), television was something we read about in the newspapers. We didn’t get our first set until 1953, and then the only reliable output was a snowy screen.

The nearest station was some 130 miles away and VHF signals (channels 2-13) were only reliable up to maybe 100 miles.

Kids listened to early morning news for school closures due to snow storms.

We stayed glued to the radio, hoping for a day of freedom.

Telephone party lines were commonplace.

A good supply of coal was kept on hand for heating.

Some of us had the luxury of an indoor toilet.

But there was no air conditioner to get us through the summer.

For cars, new tires were relatively expensive. Retreaded used tires cost about half the price of new ones.

You had to watch where you drove because potholes could cause breaks, especially in the new tubeless tires.

Inner tube tires were pretty common up through the ’50s and into the ’60s. In high school, I had a job at a Conoco service station and you can believe me when I say breaking a tire down off of a wheel was no easy feat.

When a customer drove up

for gas, we not only pumped the fuel for them but washed the windshield, checked the oil and tire pressure and, in the station where I worked, whisk-broomed the floor mats. That was a lot of service for a few gallons of gasoline at 29 cents per. But the station owner didn’t care because I was working at 50 cents an hour while he stood by and smiled.

When I was younger, radio and the movie theater were the sources of entertainment. The movies were not first-run, but radio had some really great programs to get your mind working.

Radio programming was for us kids on Saturday mornings and after school. We rushed

home to hear the latest adventures of “Straight Arrow,” “The Lone Ranger,” “Sergeant Preston of the Yukon” and “Sky King.” The 15-minute serials were every bit as exciting as those soap operas Mom had been listening to a couple hours earlier.

We were given special privileges if we became club members. We got secret decoder rings after we ate two boxes of breakfast food and sent in the box tops with a dime to complete the transaction.

More sophisticated programming such as “Dragnet,” “Johnny Dollar,” “Lux Playhouse,” “Sam Spade,” “The Whistler,” “You Bet Your Life” and the Fibber McGee, Bob Hope, Jack Benny and

Groucho Marx shows were top listening fare. We shared the night with Mom and Dad after news commentary by H.V. Kaltenborn.

Our appetites for cowboy shoot-em-ups were stoked by old — and I mean really old — films starring Hoot Gibson, Buck Jones, Harry Carey, Tom Mix and a young John Wayne when he was known as Singing Sandy or one of the Three Mesquiteers.

Red Ryder and the Durango Kid came Friday and Saturday nights to the Lyric Theater. Red was played by “Wild Bill” Elliott. Charles Starrett, as the Durango Kid, always seemed to have his great white stallion in a cave close by to give chase to the

bad guys.

Looking back, I guess we could say the good ol’ days really were pretty good to us after all.

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Habitat crew leader enjoys helping volunteers 7H[W DQG SKRWRV %\ 52' .,1* )HDWXUH :ULWHU Building tree houses, gocarts and mini-bikes, and digging fox holes as a kid and doing sheet rocking, carpentry and painting in high school and college turned out to be great preparation for Dan Grohnke to become a Habitat for Humanity volunteer. He’s been helping the organization build houses for the past nine years

and was named a crew leader in the middle of his third year.

“Since I had experience and could do almost anything that was needed, they let me lead small groups of daily volunteers on certain aspects of the house construction,” said Grohnke. “It involves explaining the task at hand and how it relates to what we’re attempting to accomplish. My job is to make sure they know how to use the tools and give them tips, tricks and information re-

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lating to standard construction practices. I also give them the names of the various materials being used, make sure they’re working safely and keep them working by minimizing idle time. I’m also the quality control inspector for my crew.”

After nearly 10 years of swinging a hammer with Habitat on approximately 60 houses, (44 in Fuller’s Landing which is an all-Habitat addition started in 2013) Grohnke says he can do most anything.

“I’ve gotten pretty good at doing the prep and trim work that’s done before the vinyl siding is installed. I really like installing baseboard and window casing trim.”

Habitat crew members are there from the first day chalk lines are snapped on the concrete slab to determine the wall positions and stay with the project until the toilet paper holder is screwed to the wall. They supply their own hammer, tape measure, utility knife, speed square and pry bar. Power tools are provided

by Habitat.

Grohnke got his first taste of real building construction helping his dad with an addition to their house in the late 1960s. “I was the strong back, weak mind laborer. A few years later, I helped dad and a couple of his buddies build our two-story lake cabin. Those two experiences piqued my interest in house construction. I tore down my original garage and built a new one and have done quite a bit of remodeling/home improvement on my 1920s vintage bungalow. In addi-

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“I like the physical labor aspect of house construction.

It’s satisfying to stand back and actually see what you’ve accomplished at the end of the day. Or later, driving by houses I helped build.

“Watching volunteers learn and develop skills over the day they spend building with us is enjoyable. Many of the volunteers have never pounded a three-inch nail all the way in.

On their first attempt, they use

short tapping hammer swings.

Fifty taps later they finally get it in. We get them to change their body position, take bigger swings and let the hammer weight and speed do the work.

A half hour later they’re sinking nails like veterans. By the end of the day they leave knowing they have contributed.

“I really feel happy for the future homeowners who are putting in sweat-equity hours to get a new, affordable Habitat house. Their expressions of gratitude and relief give me a good feeling.”

Copy documents to cope with crisis %\ &(&,/ 6&$*/,21( 0DWXUH /LIH )HDWXUHV When disaster strikes, you’re going to need vital documents to file insurance claims, renew your driver’s license and reestablish lines of credit as well as replace destroyed credit cards.

It can be a flood, hurricane, earthquake or electrical malfunction that damages or destroys your home. If you don’t have a kit prepared already to help you recoup from any such emergency, start putting one together now.

Begin with your birth certificate. And your Social Security and Medicare identity cards, driver’s license and passport. Make copies of everything.

You can store the original documents and records in a secure place, such as a safe deposit box.

For the copies, keep one at home and give another to a family member for safekeep-

ing. Modern technology allows you to keep a copy in the internet cloud. Or you can make copies on several computer thumb drives.

Now take an inventory of everything on the property, from the linoleum on your floor to the lawn mower out in the garage. Take photos of everything; use your cell phone or get yourself a camera. You can download all the photos into a couple of thumb drives and store them in handy, safe places.

Log the serial numbers of your stove, fridge, television set, computer, wristwatch and anything else you think of as you compile your data. If you’ve been assiduous enough to keep the manuals, warranty material and receipts that came with your purchases, gather those and copy pertinent pages. As you make major purchases, copy those papers to keep your inventory updated. You might want to have expensive heirlooms,

jewelry, art and antiques appraised after you photograph them.

While you take photographs of your goods, take pictures of the interior and exterior of your home to record its condition.

Now review what you have and make sure your emergency package includes all your insurance policies and, if possible, the contact information for the agents who sold them to you. You also need the title, deeds and ownership papers for your home and automobile along with any mortgage papers.

Also valuable are the originals and copies of your estate plan, will and power of attorney documents.

All this becomes vital in the aftermath of a disaster to prove your ownership because crooks feed on such chaotic conditions to rush in and make claims that you might have to disprove.

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‘Pickle what?’

Continued from page 1 played baseball while in school and softball in the military and on a Zollner team. He also had experience locally on a fast-pitch team, both the Over 30 and Over 50 leagues in New Haven and Fort Wayne, respectively, as well as with Fort Wayne Turners League softball. His participation for many years in the 50-plus Senior Games of the Fort Wayne Park Board is what led him a decade or so ago to investigate the intriguing new sport called pickleball.

According to usapickleball. org, the game was invented in 1965 near Seattle, Wash. Three dads, Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell and Barney McCallum — whose kids were bored with their usual summertime activities — are credited with creating the game. It has evolved locally and even internationally. Koehl said there are at least 300 or more indoor and outdoor courts in Fort Wayne. He’s played in North Webster, Syracuse, Warsaw and even in Cancun.

The Koehls’ sons also have played a little and son, David, and daughter-in-law, Karla, played in Thailand.

“Pickleball involves strategy

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“Knowing what shot to use when, where to stand and how to play effectively with your doubles partner becomes part of the game.”

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athlete,” Koehl continued, citing having seen players with heart conditions, pacemakers, knee and hip replacements all enjoying the relatively new sport where no pickle exists.

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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? You may not have noticed through all the COVID news coverage that almost $100 billion worth of damage was caused last year by Atlantic storms, California wildfires and dozens of tornadoes.

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 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 earth-

quakes 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. It can pay for itself over the long run by lowering the cost of your home insurance policy.

• 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.

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The current mantra is “Things will never be the same” because of the changes wrought by COVID regarding lockdowns, colorcoded socializing, masks, hand washing and the plethora of political proclamations designed to protect us from ourselves.

But a deeper and more profound change was already underway before the pandemic: The population is getting older.

By 2030, the senior population around the world is expected to top 1.5 billion from the current 900 million. China’s over-65 phalanx, which accounts for less than 10% of its population, now is predicted to account for a quarter of the population in just three decades.

By the end of this decade, more

than 20% of the North American population will be 65 years or older. By 2060, one out four will be in that age bracket.

This phenomenon is occurring for a few reasons. One is the graying of the post-World War II baby boomers, the 77 million Americans born between 1946 and 1964. Added to that are the facts that we’re living longer while the birth rate is diminishing. (The 1950 U.S. birth rate was 25 per 1,000, compared with 12 per 1,000 last year.)

By the beginning of the 2030s, workers will account for only 30% of the population. This shrinking work force means a shrinking source of payroll taxes to finance Social Security and Medicare benefits for the aging population that no longer will be working.

Counterbalancing this trend

are recent reports that threequarters of the current labor force plan to keep working past the age of 65. But pundits still predict Social Security benefits will have to be cut by at least 20% by the mid-2030s.

All of this movement not only affects financial support programs, it puts a strain on the health care industry, which foresees a shortage of more than 120,000 doctors in the next 10 years.

The combination of this anticipated shortage and an older work force is expected to result in openings for seniors in the health care industry, which already is looking to avoid shortages of 100,000 nurses assistants and other medical aides forecast over the next half dozen years.

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Five summer safety tips for seniors Nothing compares to fresh summer air, but practicing effective summer safety tips can help seniors reduce the not-so-good effects of high heat and sun exposure. Read on to learn ways to stay safe during the summer months.

Stay Hydrated In the scorching summer months, proper hydration is your body’s best friend. With age, the body begins to lose the sense of thirst, so staying on top of your daily water intake is crucial.

When looking at ways to

stay hydrated in the summer, focus on sipping on healthy drinks such as water, natural fruit juices and fruit smoothies.

While drinks with alcohol and caffeine may sound appealing, the high sugar content can dehydrate your body quicker and can do more harm than good.

Be Mindful Of Thick Fabrics Buying clothes fit for the summer months is key to being comfortable. Choosing clothes made of more breathable materials such as cotton and linen can help prevent overheating and are perfect for days that

consist of all-day sun exposure.

If you know you are going to be spending your day out in the sun, plan accordingly and wear lightweight clothes, a widebrimmed hat and sunglasses to protect your skin from excessive sun exposure.

Use Sunscreen In addition to staying hydrated, there are other ways to protect yourself from the effects of increased sunlight in the summer months. One simple solution is applying a daily moisturizer that has SPF. The appropriate sunscreen

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The sinister never sleep. Nor do they seem to get sick.

While the whole world is suffering intermittent shutdowns

during the pandemic, with millions getting infected while thousands die, crooks are running rampant.

They’re running off with packages delivered to front doors — and avoiding security

camera identification because they’re wearing face masks.

They’re taking advantage of the exponential upsurge in online shopping by purporting to offer discounted goods and services.

should be SPF 30 or higher to prevent sun irritation or burns.

And to be sure you are fully protected, remember to reapply sunscreen every two hours.

Beat The Heat Be mindful of peak sun exposure when planning activities with family and friends, as high temperatures can be life-threatening for seniors if they are exposed for too long. If you plan to be outdoors during peak sun hours (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.), wear lightweight clothes, pack a cooler with cold water and take breaks in the shade to

cool off when needed.

Take Precautions With Medications During the summer months, be aware of your medications and their possible side effects, which can include dehydration and sun sensitivity. Before spending a lot of time outdoors, make sure to talk to your doctor or care provider to find out if any medications have side effects you need to consider.

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Crafty crooks offer nonexistent part-time work to laid off workers for what seems like a comfortable fee.

At the same time, they and hackers lurking in cyberspace pounce on passwords and other

pieces of information that open doors to bank and credit card accounts.

With tax time upon us and detailed information flowing between tax preparers and clients, employers and employees, financial advisors and investors, schemers find themselves in a candyland of easy plucking.

One thing to keep firmly in mind is that the Internal Revenue Service does not initiate contact with anyone by email or social media to request personal information. Those enticing notices that say you’re entitled to a tax refund and all you have to do is confirm your identity are designed by schemers to wipe you out financially.

Sadly, this cruel scam still works; that’s why identity thieves are still using it.

If you think any such offer is authentic, call the nearest IRS office to report the notification.

After completing your tax reporting for the year, you’ll be ready to toss out the threeyear-old records you kept. Be sure to shred them! Dumping them in the trash is like wrapping a present for thieves.

And should you lose a card or your wallet, report what’s missing to the proper source immediately. Make sure all your numbers — Social Security, medical and health insurance, driver’s license, bank account, credit card — no longer can be used to cash in on your finances. All those cards and numbers will be changed and sent to you, while your finances remain secure.

Check your bank account and credit-card statements regularly and report any suspicious entries immediately.

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Dysphagia is the condition for difficulty swallowing. It may be caused by chronic illness, onset of new injury, illness or infection, or may be a result of a cognitive change, as in dementia or Alzheimer’s. Over 15 million adults experience dysphagia, which directly impacts their quality of life. Symptoms of dysphagia may include difficulty chewing food, transitioning the food from your mouth to your esophagus, sensation of material feeling stuck in throat or esophagus, reflux, persistent coughing/gagging, respiratory illness, unintentional weight loss, trouble swallowing pills or need to modify foods for improved comfort.

There are several opportunities of treatment for dysphagia based on current function and severity of illness or condition.

While working with a licensed speech language pathologist, patients may be asked to complete exercises to strengthen their mouth and throat, change their food or liquid consistency to improve safety and comfort or utilize supplemental drinks to help manage weight and hydration. More traditional treatment approaches may be limiting in fully targeting a patient’s potential to reach highest level of ability and intake.

Vital Stim is a neuromuscular electrical stimulation piece of equipment, which helps to “recruit and re-educate muscles in the processing of swallowing.” This therapeutic modality provides an opportunity for patients to participate in “interactive therapy that aids muscle strengthening to rehabilitate swallowing.” Patients who have participated in dysphagia therapy while using Vital Stim have described a “tingling” or slight pulling sensation when the equipment is activated.

In conjunction with Vital Stim and other traditional treatment methods, the McNeill Dysphagia Therapy Program is a “systematic, exercise-based therapy framework for the treat-

Check those check-in fees %\ &(&,/ 6&$*/,21( 0DWXUH /LIH )HDWXUHV Air travelers were pleased to hear the recent announcement that major U.S. commercial carriers have dropped the penalty — usually about $200 — for rebooking domestic flights.

The announcement indicated this change fee would be waived permanently.

The good news is darkened by the fact that change fees still apply to most basic economy tickets and international flights, though some carriers have waived the fee for bookings to Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.

And a slew of other fees still apply for things like seat selection, extra luggage, a pillow and booking by phone.

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ment of dysphagia in adults.

MDTP focuses on progressive strengthening and coordination of swallowing with progression toward normalization of swallowing behavior.”

If you feel you are experiencing any symptoms of dysphagia, contact your primary physician or specialist you are working with and request an evaluation with a licensed speech language pathologist. During your evaluation, you can expect an interview, possible trials of food or liquid and possible recommendations for further need for assessment. Additional assessments may include a modified barium swallow study or an X-ray of the patient swallowing to determine cause of difficulties and support in developing an individualized treatment plan. The more opportunities for various treatment modalities, the better a patient’s chance for improved quality of life and to be better equipped to manage their own symptoms.

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Aug. 12, 1944: The women at Baer Field %\ 3$6725 *5(* /$:621 0 0LQ 06: *XHVW :ULWHU In this issue of the Beacon, we visit the events of two groups of World War II women.

After the trays were washed and the mess hall cleaned up, Mrs. Anna Mercurion sat with mess cook Pfc. Donald De Rome at which time they discussed De Rome’s cooking techniques. Mercurion came to Baer Field to visit her son, Pfc. Phillip Mercurion, whom “she stated, seems to be thriving on De Rome’s cuisine.”

Other G.I.s “wondered whether the dish under discussion is chicken “cacciatore,” which would

explain all the smiles. Guess we’ll never know.

In another area of Baer Field we find, I suppose, a more serious and emotional nature of a group of women known as the “women who wait for a letter from England.” Keep in mind that D-Day had just occurred two months prior to this issue of the Beacon on June 6, 1944, and the war was still going strong in Europe.

Six women who were all employed at the Army Air Force Supply were celebrating the first letter to arrive to them since D-Day. They all met at the Baer Field PX. Two of the women were filled with joy. The first was Mrs. Martha Hutchinson who, after al-

most a month, received a “letter from her husband Staff Sgt. Fred Hutchinson, crew chief on a B26.”

Baer Field’s second employee was Mrs. Patricia McClellan, who “received word from her husband, Fred, a Staff Sgt. and formerly one of the old 45th on this field.”

Other members of the group who were still waiting were Alice Spelman, Gloria Van Lear, Jeanne Woodward and Florence Springel.

It’s not known if these four employees received good news or otherwise.

(Any information welcome to Dr./Pastor Greg Lawson, 1801 E. 3rd St., Mishawaka, IN 46544.)

Check COVID rules before booking %\ &(&,/ 6&$*/,21( 0DWXUH /LIH )HDWXUHV While the pandemic focus on mask wearing, hand washing and social distancing seems to be the norm, punctuated by lockdowns now and then, rules of air travel keep evolving.

The federal Centers for Disease Control and Preven-

tion recommends everyone get a virus test one to three days before boarding an airliner to anywhere.

When returning home, they should get a viral test three to five days after landing and should self-quarantine for at least seven days.

At the same time, follow any regulations laid down by the

local, regional or state government regarding air travelers.

The best recommendation is to check all the regulations and responsibilities involving your departure and return, and the restrictions that apply to the airline and destinations on your itinerary before buying your ticket.

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The PACE Benefit is typically funded by Medicare and Medicaid which may mean this program is available to you at no cost.

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2021 Ventures in Creativity — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 1-5 p.m. Saturday. Now through June 24, Rolland Art Center, University of St. Francis, 2701 Spring St. Fort Wayne. The 43rd annual Ventures in Creativity, a juried exhibition sponsored by the Fort Wayne Artists Guild showcases some of the area’s finest art including oil and acrylic painting, watercolor, pastel and more. University of St. Francis School of Creative Arts. Free admission.

Keeping Your Brain Active — 9:30 a.m. June 9, free virtual program hosted by the Purdue Extension Allen County. To register, go to https://bit. ly/3eDnR4Z. Summertime is a wonderful opportunity to keep our brains and mind healthy to decrease memory loss by focusing on mental, physical and social activities that promote healthy brain development.

Disorderly Bear Den — 6:30 p.m. June 10 at the com-

munity center, 233 W. Main St., Fort Wayne. Visitors are always welcome and new members are being sought. The Disorderly Bear Den gives teddy bears to kids in trauma situations and lonely adults. For more information contact Laura Haneline at lihandline @gmail. com or call (260) 557-2734. Due to COVID those attending the meeting must wear a mask.

Movin’ on out — 9:30 a.m.

June 16, free virtual program hosted by the Purdue Extension Allen County. To register, go to: https://bit.ly/3eDnR4Z. Research has shown that spending time in nature and being physically active positively impacts mental health and well-being. Learn how nature and physical activity improve your health and gain tips to incorporating both each day.

Fathers Day 5K — 7:30 a.m. Check in, 8:15 a.m. free kids fun run; 5K starts at 8:30 a.m. June 19, Associated Churches, 602 E. Wayne St., Fort Wayne. Advanced registration is free for children 9 and under. $20 for ages 10-15 and $25 for ages 16 and up. Late registration fee of $35 starts June 15. Only registrants for the 5K are eligible for a T-shirt.

Church Teams are $20 per per-

son and registration will end Monday, June 14.

Well-being in Gardening — 9:30 a.m. June 23, free virtual program hosted by the Purdue Extension Allen County. To register, go to https://bit.ly/3eDnR4Z. Handson activities such as gardening can improve overall well-being.

Join Purdue Extension Allen County to learn more about the benefits of gardening.

Drive-thru Pulled Pork Dinner — 10:30 a.m. until sold out June 27 at Cornerstone Youth Center, 18919 Monroeville Road, Monroeville. Hosted by the Monroeville Lions Club to benefit the Monroeville Museum of History. Serving Doc’s SmokeHouse BBQ pork, baked beans, coleslaw, bun and cookie. $9 per meal.

Food Safety at Picnics — 9:30 a.m. June 30, free virtual program hosted by the Purdue Extension Allen County.

To register, go to https://bit. ly/3eDnR4Z. Picnics can be enjoyable for everyone attending, unfortunately it’s easy to get caught up in the fun and forget about the safety of the food being served. Therefore it’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your food stays safe you head outdoors.

Don’t let financial matters add to the price of grief %\ &(&,/ 6&$*/,21( 0DWXUH /LIH )HDWXUHV A pragmatic colleague has been called cold and callous on more than one occasion because he advised grief-stricken survivors of the financial steps that have to be taken immediately after the death of a loved one to avoid more grief in the future.

The Social Security Administration has to be called right away to avoid costly confusion.

If a Social Security check arrives or is deposited after the individual has passed away, the money must be returned — or the government will chase you until it is.

The modern practice of paying recurring bills by automatic withdrawals from one’s bank or credit card account can mean a pile of trouble for survivors muddling through the finances of the deceased, especially if it’s from a co-signed account.

Subscriptions can be nasty issues. Just because you don’t read the recipes or do-ityourself projects that pile up in your mailbox doesn’t mean

the charges stop. If you don’t cancel these subscriptions, the charges may mount in a joint account and demolish your credit rating.

Security problems can make this issue more complex.

Accounts may require you to identify yourself by providing the answer to a secret question, such as “name of our first pet.”

If you don’t know or remember the answer, uncluttering this problem can become a costly hurdle.

Then there are the calls to the insurance companies to collect death benefits, as well as to the deceased’s employer to manage death benefits.

Through all this, the survivors must deal with funeral details and memorial services.

At the same time, they have to search for the whereabouts of vital documents such as deeds, wills, estate plans, insurance policies, and membership and ownership papers.

If you haven’t yet prepared a to-do list after your death for members of the family, now is the time.

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Understanding Social Security —

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 government 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 notifications by text.

• As part of our enhanced security when you access your personal my Social Security account.

If you owe money to us, we will mail you a letter with payment options and appeal rights.

We encourage you to report suspected Social Security imposter scams and other Social Security fraud to the Office of the Inspector General website at oig.ssa. gov.

You may read our previous Social Security fraud advisories at oig.ssa.gov/newsroom/ news-release.

Please share this information with your friends and family to help spread awareness about Social Security imposter scams.

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Faith

Helping veterans is job of Chaplain Cordell Tjaden %\ 52' .,1* )HDWXUH :ULWHU Following an exemplary 40year career in the U.S. Army, Cordell Tjaden retired from the 38th Infantry Headquarters Company at Fort Harrison in Indianapolis and became a chaplain.

“It was sort of a fluke,” says Tjaden, who had moved to Fort Wayne and was volunteering in chaplain services at the Veteran’s Administration Hospital.

“The person in charge of the program asked me if I would be interested in serving as chaplain for American Legion Post 47 on Reed Road. That was early 2016. A lot has happened since then.”

A personnel service noncommissioned officer (E-8) in the regular Army had not equipped him to be a chaplain, but the possibilities of helping veterans greatly interested him. He took the first step toward embarking on a new career by enrolling in Stephen Ministries classes at St. Michael’s Lutheran Church.

Tjaden completed the course in 2018 and was officially ordained as a chaplain. He now serves Post 47 and the Fourth District Sons of American Legion.

In addition to his duties as

Post 47 chaplain, Tjaden is now a mentor for Allen County Circuit Veterans Court where he works with veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder who have broken the law.

“Instead of sending them to prison they are ordered by the court to participate in a treatment program. I work directly with two veterans to quell their anger issues and help them with their substance abuse problems. I lead a faith-based group treatment program that involves a Bible study program at Shepherd’s House on Tennessee Avenue. We generally pick a Bible verse, such as the story of Cain and Abel, and discuss how the veterans relate to it.”

Bible study is only a small part of his mentor responsibilities. He stays in touch with his mentees at least once a week to see how they’re doing.

They meet socially distanced on the porch of Shepherd’s House regularly, but because of COVID-19 meetings are now primarily held virtually on the internet. He also attends Alcohol Anonymous and Al Anon meetings with them and goes to court the first Wednesday of every month with them to provide a progress report to the judge and the probation

department case worker. “My job is to make sure they follow the program rules.”

He also attends monthly training sessions with other mentors to keep abreast with new Veterans Court and probation department rules and programs. “I don’t really like the fact that the veterans are ‘sentenced’ to the program. I prefer to be more positive and never call it that.

“The program is going great!

My first mentee graduated last November and is now employed in a local General Motors subsidiary. I was pleased to play a role in landing him the job through a friend of mine. I also introduced him to a church where he regularly attends.

We became good friends and we still stay in touch and I’m always available to help him get support counselling if necessary. Seeing him succeed is very rewarding for me,” he added.

Tjaden is also active in the Operation Comfort Warriors program where he helps veterans and American Legion members apply for their Veteran’s Administration disability benefits. He also conducts memorial services at the National Veterans Shrine, Memorial and Museum on O’Day Road.

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Second annual Push, Paddle or Pedal event encourages community members to move 100 Miles to create smiles Community members are invited to move 100 miles this summer to raise awareness and support for individuals

with disabilities. Funds raised from Turnstone’s second annual Push, Paddle or Pedal challenge event will directly

support local children and adults with disabilities, giving them access to services and programs that support a

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 re-

cipient 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.

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Participants may register and begin logging their activity this Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, Monday, Sept. 6. Miles may be counted in any indoor or outdoor activity that tracks distance including walking, running, biking, canoeing, adaptive biking and more.

Event participants may also choose to raise additional funds by asking family and friends to donate in support of their ongoing commitment to the challenge.

“This is a great opportunity to embrace your own mental and physical health, while educating our community about the inclusion and empowerment of individuals with disabilities,” said Rena Shown, Turnstone’s chief of development and strategic partner-

ships. “With this event, you can enjoy your favorite activities all summer and know you are making a difference in people’s lives.”

Turnstone’s Push, Paddle or Pedal event brings everyone in the community together with a common commitment to living our healthiest lives and achieving our highest potential.

Participants with and without disabilities are encouraged to join with others to make the most of the 100-mile challenge and find creative ways to track their miles all summer long.

The registration fee for an individual is $25. Each $25 registration fee includes a Tshirt and celebration token for a free beverage of choice at Hop River Brewing Company. More information about joining the challenge can be found at turnstone.org/pushpaddlepedal.

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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.

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cial 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 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.

Fort Wayne native named to U.S. Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby Team for Tokyo games Twelve athletes were selected to the 2020 U.S. Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby Team following a team selection camp at Lakeshore Foundation Olympic and Paralympic training site recently. Sixteen athletes competed for a spot on the team to represent the United States in the Paralympic Games in Tokyo this summer and among the selected athletes was Fort Wayne native Jeff Butler.

Butler graduated from Homestead High School in 2009, and, after discovering wheelchair rugby at Turnstone Center, he went on to win a silver medal with the U.S. men’s wheelchair rugby team during the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. He now lives in Austin, Texas, where he started his own software design company. Butler also serves as a member of Turnstone Center’s Olympic and Paralympic Training Site Advisory Board.

“It’s a surreal feeling to be selected to my second Paralympic team,” said Butler. “I never

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could have anticipated the wild ride with the postponement of the games, but I’m more excited than ever to go fight for the gold medal in Tokyo. I’m confident that we have assembled the best team and we’re ready to prove that to the world.”

“We believe that we have put together a great balance of functional athletes that will give us a chance to compete for the gold medal,” said U.S. Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby Head Coach James Gumbert. “This team is one of the most driven and focused I have ever worked with and their desire to finish what they started is inspiring.

During the past year many of us have experienced so many hardships and setbacks, but these elite athletes have stayed on point and continued to push each other to be the best they

can be,” Gumbert added.

Gumbert says the veteran players have been pushed extremely hard by the new talent in the program. He says everyone has embraced the challenge to play to a certain standard and the team captains will lead a seasoned veteran class toward the postponed Tokyo Games.

USA Wheelchair Rugby High Performance Manager Mandy Goff said, “When the games were postponed last March, we made a promise to each other that we would finish what we started and we aim to do just that. Over the last 14 months, we have gone through a lot together and I think that, in addition to their hard work and dedication, it’s going to be what propels us to the top of the podium,” Goff added.

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Health & Fitness

Aging safely at home sweet home %\ &(&,/ 6&$*/,21( 0DWXUH /LIH )HDWXUHV If you’re looking forward to aging gracefully in your own home, you’re among 80% of the over-50 population.

If you’re not interested in moving into one of the assisted living or nursing home facilities mushrooming throughout the land, look around your house for ways to make it senior citizen friendly.

Start with the kitchen, which is where you spend much of your time every day.

Your stove should have its push buttons and dials easy to reach at the front instead of at the hard to reach rear behind the burners.

You might even consider voice controls.

You should also think about ovens. Replace the usual in-stove oven with a wall type or microwave oven. Make the location handy and low enough.

Do the same with your cupboard handles.

If you’re still physically mobile, sit in a chair as you check these details, so they will be accessible should you ever

require a wheelchair.

Keep this in mind and head for the front door. Should you replace those steps with a ramp? And is the doorway wide enough? Check out the rear entry, too.

You can get digital locks for the door so you don’t have to fumble for keys to lock up or get back in.

And make sure you have plenty of light at these entry points.

Now look inside. See about eliminating any stairs or steps and making hallways wider if necessary.

Handrails along corridors and in bathrooms and showers

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 reducing eyestrain.

As with any health-related matter, start probing the problem and seeking solutions by discussing the matter with your family doctor.

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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

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Grieving? Friends help %\ &(&,/ 6&$*/,21( 0DWXUH /LIH )HDWXUHV When a friend dies, having a coffee or chat with another friend will help assuage your grief.

Reviewing old times helps soften the blow of your pal passing away.

Grief counselors suggest you concentrate on the good times you had with the deceased.

It also helps to write down some of those memories and send them to the person’s family members along with your expressions of sympathy.

There are a couple of don’ts:

Don’t try to forget them. And don’t feel guilty.

Thinking of how you might have visited more often or made a few more phone calls,or sent a couple more emails only fuels your grief. So does trying to shut out the times you spent together.

should be considered.

And remove loose rugs and doormats that can trip you up.

If you’re used to having your bedroom upstairs, think about moving it down. Stairs are a major cause of falls that kill or cripple. Falling down stairs kills about half of the 30,000 seniors who die from falls each year.

Check your bedroom for loose cords. Curtain pulls, electrical cords or any loose ends should be tucked out of the way to avoid tripping and falling.

Check light switches around the house. Make sure they’re low enough to reach from your chair.

Also make sure there is plenty of lighting around the house, including entryways, closets, bathrooms and your yard.

Plug in night lights throughout so you can see your way to a light switch without stumbling or tripping over unseen objects such as slippers, magazines or sweaters that may have been dumped before going to bed.

Look around for slippery spots, especially on any steps and in the bathroom. You can apply nonskid strips to the shower floor. And consider getting a shower chair, which can also reduce the chances of falling.

While you’re doing all this, you’ll probably discover other perils as well as come up with some ideas of your own to make life more comfortable as you age in place.

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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 %\ 5$1'$/ schedules, & +,// 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 International 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-the-sun script that omitted such annoyances as morality lessons and parental involvement.

The result was “Beach Party.”

In AIP’s 1963 release, former American Bandstand teen dreamboat Frankie Avalon was paired with voluptuous ex-Disney 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 tune-makers 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 everybody’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.

Pandemic prompts lessons about saving %\ &(&,/ 6&$*/,21( 0DWXUH /LIH )HDWXUHV COVID has taught us financial as well as medical lessons.

A major proportion of the population found out they had no financial cushion to soften their landing when hit by disruption in

their lives.

According to a Federal Reserve Report, when government lockdowns hit a year ago more than one-third of American households did not have enough cash reserves on hand to get them through an unanticipated hit of only $400.

Squeaking through the pandem-

ic has not only drained savings accumulated by those folks with the foresight to build an emergency fund, it has pushed those without such resources into debt.

There’s a commonly held tenet that everyone should have resources to last anywhere from three to six months through

any emergency.

The pandemic layoffs, job losses and business failures have focused attention on methods to accumulate enough emergency funds.

This has led to many suggested solutions.

Among them is building rainy day funds by automatic

payroll deduction.

For seniors receiving income from Social Security and other fixed incomes, that translates to a self-starter plan: setting aside a set percentage every month until they reach their three-month/sixmonth goal.

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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 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.

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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 ,1 $ seem like 1876+(// a Sun%\ ',&. day, even :2/)6,( though it’s Saturday. 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 me 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 airport search lines are insufferable. Herding at the gates smashes your patience.

The claustrophobic cabin chews at your phobias, from fear of flying to hating being touched. And

the thought of having to put up with the shifting and shuffling in the seats behind, beside and in front of you for the next few hours makes you grind your teeth as you sense the approach of a headache.

Not much of this is going to change any time soon for

air travel.

There is one small step you can take to make your flight more pleasurable: Be kind and polite to the personnel.

The gate agent who just had to accommodate a passenger load from a previously cancelled flight will breathe a small sigh of relief

and gratitude if you smile and ask her to take her time.

The flight attendant who missed his layover because of bad weather will remember who you are if you’re polite and make room for him as he dashes up and down that narrow aisle to meet demands of

other passengers.

The obtrusive customer hollering at the gate agent for faster service and the bulky woman with the oversize carry-on only make the lives of the airline staff — and the other passengers — uncomfortable.

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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.

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.

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Get slimed at Cook’s Bison Ranch Looking for something completely unique and totally different?

Consider taking a road trip to Cook’s Bi*5($7 son Ranch (6&$3(6 near Wol%\ 52' .,1* cottville, for an up close and personal experience with 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 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

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Calves are born April, May and June, so visitors should get to see plenty of wooly calves sticking close to their mothers.”

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terol 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 (312) is $6 and kids two and under are free. Reservations are recommended. Monday through 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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The long association with cash as the money monarch is being undermined.

People around the world began not too long ago to replace cash with credit cards as a form of payment for goods and services. Banks dispense cash through automated teller machines rather than hire real persons to cash checks, handle deposits and dispense currency.

Along came the COVID pandemic to accelerate this move-

ment as politicians, health gurus and cashiers shunned cash because it was coined a carrier of the coronavirus.

Also eroding the importance of cash is the massive growth of online shopping and the added avenues of payment by debit card, bank transfer, direct deposit and online payments.

But cash is still king among a prevalent portion of our world: Crooks.

It’s not just drug dealers, human traffickers and cartels that deal in the dollar trade.

Schemers still chase down

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 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 non-European Union travelers.

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prey by phone, postal service and email in an endless array of frauds that victimize a sizable portion of the elderly.

The callers demand you send cash to settle a matter immediately or face litigation.

Or they claim to be a troubled relative stranded in some faraway land and needing cash to buy their way back home.

The crooked schemes are endless.

These scammers prefer cash because it’s untraceable. It can be spent by the crooks without

having law enforcement link it to them.

Wire transfers are a favorite form of payment because once the money is picked up, any chance of apprehending the crook or getting your cash back is negligible.

Any call requesting money should be treated with suspicion. The simple rule to follow is never send money in any form to anyone you don’t know.

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Do the same if any company or government agency calls with warnings, threats or advice about how to solve a problem by sending them money. Hang up or click off the email and call the firm or bureau they claim to be from.

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Janet Carroll brings healing to the world, one massage at a time %\ /$85(1 &$**,$12 )HDWXUH :ULWHU Janet Carroll wears many hats: mother, grandmother, friend, mentor and entrepreneur. You could say she’s made a public name for herself in the latter role. As the co-founder and owner of Vital Living Wellspa, Carroll has a knack for making people feel their best through bodywork, aesthetics and other modalities.

But before she was at the helm of the spa, located at 5111 N. Bend Drive in Fort Wayne, she was a nurse in a clinical setting for nearly 20 years. At some point she knew it wasn’t her ultimate calling.

The way they practiced medicine was what she refers to as a Band-Aid approach.

“We weren’t healing anyone,” she said in hindsight, adding they were in a lot of cases just treating the symptoms and not the root causes.

Yet still a believer in the power of the body to bounce back from illness or injury, she sought a different path.

She took a year off before switching careers and moved from Ohio to Indiana to pursue massage therapy education.

“Soft tissue was the missing piece of the puzzle,” she said. “It offered a segue into the work that I had wanted to do.”

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The business has been a blessing over the years. Carroll said she looks forward to work each and every day. Her staff and clients feed her passion. In her words, the team at Vital Living is a family.

They look out for each other.

Plus, the work keeps her young at heart and ready to take on new challenges.

“Every day is different,” she said. “To keep things new, you have to try new things.”

On that note, she said 2021 is her “yes year,” and she’s making a point to implement new ideas and creative thinking. That spirit of curiosity and openness has served her well in her career. The same

can be said of reconnecting with former clients.

“Having done massage therapy for 30-plus years, I have built relationships with a lot of people,” she said. “It’s a joy to reconnect with old clients. It’s always an interesting interaction.”

Speaking of interactions, Carroll said she’s seen firsthand how the power of touch via massage therapy can bring about some amazing results. For instance, she once worked with a client who was struggling with fertility issues. After three months of targeted massage therapy, she was able to conceive naturally.

If you ask Carroll, examples like these aren’t anomalies but showcase how the body can respond in kind if we give it what it needs. For instance, emotions can be manifested as physical pain in the body.

That’s why massage therapy goes beyond the superficial.

“People can have pain for different reasons,” she said.

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Identify the needs and concerns when downsizing %\ .857 1(66 1HVV %URV 5HDOWRUV $XFWLRQHHUV Moving can be traumatic, especially when you’ve collected decades of memories and “stuff.” More often than not, the thought of moving — trying to figure out where to start — leaves many “paralyzed.”

The first step to help eliminate some of the stress in these situations is having a personal plan that is well thought out.

The first part of the plan is to understand thoroughly what the individuals that are moving

see as their top needs and concerns. What do they want?

Identifying these needs and understanding the individual’s unique situation is vital. Writing them down and arranging them in order of priority is helpful as it can be referred back to, which allows one to keep focused.

Also, the process of writing them down often sparks additional thoughts that prompt people to “think outside the box” for a solution. What type of support system — family and friends — is in place to help in the downsizing process and

how available is this support system? You may have a son or daughter who are very willing to help but live 500 miles away.

To help reduce this stress, a free report has been created that helps identify these needs and concerns. In this report is a list of very specific questions to be answered so that a clear understanding of these needs are identified in order to make sure they are all addressed.

To receive a free copy of “Ways to Reducing Stress When Downsizing,” call (877) 6055483, when prompted enter ID 0205.