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%\ /$85(1 =(8*1(5 6WDII :ULWHU LoveWay Inc, a therapeutic riding center in Middlebury, has provided services to students in the area for almost 50 years. These days, 100 volunteers help the center serve 16 schools that come during the week, along with nine home-based classes that meet in the evenings and Saturday morning. Like most volunteer organizations, LoveWay is always in need of volunteers. “Here lately it’s been more of a struggle to get daytime help,” said Arica Freshour, volunteer coordinator for LoveWay. And there are a variety of ways

people can volunteer at LoveWay. Freshour recommends those interested in volunteering in class should make an appointment to come in, meet the staff and take a tour of the facility. “That’s how I like to start off,” Freshour said. After that, potential volunteers are invited to observe a class, “That way people can see first hand what’s expected,” Freshour explained. Volunteers have to be able to walk on uneven ground, either in the indoor arena or out on LoveWay’s trails. From there a potential volunteer would receive training. If classes are in session that may mean shadowing an experienced volunteer or, if Love-

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Way is between sessions, attending a big group training session. “And there’s some paperwork involved, application, background check and the volunteer manual,” Freshour said. There is a definite benefit to having older volunteers in class. Freshour noted older volunteers tend to have a more flexible schedule. “Our kids love having that grandma/ grandpa figure,” she said. Marilyn Graber began volunteering two years ago after retiring from teaching high school students. Her sister, who is also a volunteer, suggested she give it a try. “I enjoy the kids,” she said. She explained she also enjoys being teamed up with the same child during class and

the relationship that develops. Jane Short has been a volunteer for the last seven years. She’s been volunteering for two classes a week. She said she loves working with the kids and horses and seeing the growth the kids make during classes. Melany Weaver began volunteering 16 years ago. “I have seven kids and I’ve volunteered here with each kid.” Her youngest child, Abby, is in her last year of volunteering before going off to college. Freshour noted the program needs more men to volunteer to help in class. “Some of our boys really benefit from having a male figure,” she said. There are also some older Continued on page 3

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Retail workers are important too %\ 0$<$ 6721( ,QWHUQ When speaking of the key positions in Kosciusko County it is common to only look at those considered crucial to the community such as police officers, doctors, dentists and the like. People’s minds often skip over the various other jobs that help keep the community thriving such as retail workers. Retail stores help boost our economy by providing necessities in our everyday life, including food, clothes, fuel and more. Without these workers, a county would not successfully last very long. Bob Burke has dedicated his life to his trade. He is currently the store manager of the Warsaw Kohl’s and has been for over five years. He started from the bottom of the chain and worked his way up to the top. Back when he was still in

school Burke started working for a local grocery store and was hired as a bagger. He then got promoted to stocking, where he stayed for a couple years until he was promoted to running the frozen foods. His responsibilities included keeping everything nice and tidy, restocked and very organized. He was tasked with helping everything in that section run smoothly so there were no bumps in the road. After showing that he was able to do this well, he again got promoted to running the dairy section, where he did most of the same things along with being in a bigger section and having to make sure the freshest products were always on the market for customers. Burke has experienced many other jobs but just didn’t feel like he was fit to stay in their business full time. He wasn’t planning on staying anywhere

in retail; he initially was just looking for a job, but after being promoted he soon realized that this was something that he could achieve and be successful in. After getting out of grocery store work he got hired at Kmart and started out as an assistant manager where he trained new staff members, managed inventory and ensured a safe and clean environment. He got promoted to store manager not long after showing his potential. When Kmart in Warsaw closed, Burke moved to managing the store at Kohl’s, where he loves his job. “Retail is all about the people, connections made with customers and being able to help them to fulfill their needs. The associates become like family and it’s nice to know that they’re always there for me as I am for them.”

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trying to manage your health. To help clear the confusion, Goshen Health is hosting a free Zoom webinar on this topic. Join registered dietitian Justine Bender at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 26, to get answers to your questions and learn how

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Travel time is returning with a slew of new conditions to take into consideration, especially on lengthy trips. The pent-up yen to go far away to get away was nurtured during the COVID-19 lockups and quarantines makes it more important than ever to preplan and prepare for your journey. Along with preparing piles of clothing, medications and travel aids, one of your early steps should be a plan to make your flight to and from your destinations comfortable. First of all, things have changed since before the pandemic closed down the globe. Including air travel. A simple but significant change is that passengers no longer can count on getting a pillow, eye mask, blanket or other comfort items once they board their aircraft. You have to pack your own. That means going shopping for an effective and comfortable face mask that’s still required on most flights. Several types are available, many with a sup-

ply of disposable filters to protect you from invasive bacteria while you’re away. To help you sleep, you’ll have to take your own pillow, blanket, eye shades and whatever else you think you’ll need. Dressing right can help. Wear loose comfortable clothing. A light sweater works well and you can pack a light scarf or shawl to keep you comfortable. A toque will serve you well as a nightcap. A hoodie wraps you up snugly, too. There’s no assurance you’ll have access to a headset, so you might want to plan your own entertainment with movies or games on a laptop. Your own headset can also block out annoying sounds, such as a grumbling jet engine just outside the window or a crying baby in the seat behind you. Packing small, easy-to-get-to, non-sticky snacks will make the jaunt more palatable while easing your hunger pangs. If you can’t afford flying first class, you might check on the price of an upgrade to a seat with extra legroom. Mature Life Features Copyright 2022

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Join Ruthmere this summer for their exclusive bus trip, “Historic Crossings by Land and Sea,” hosted by Bill and Lori Firstenberger. The trip will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 15. This one-time event is a single-day adventure through transportation and preservation history, but getting there is half the fun. Learn about 17 historic routes of transport and/or points of geographic crossing as we journey in comfort aboard the Royal Excursion Rock Star Motorcoach to beautiful Saugatuck and South Haven, Michigan. Stops there include: • A ride on the 1838 Saugatuck Chain Ferry across the Kalamazoo River, an historic attraction saved in part by Congressman Fred Upton; • Brunch at the historic Coral Gables Restaurant; • Being part of the first bus tour group to visit the Michigan Maritime Museum at its new facility; • An excursion on Lake Michigan aboard the Friends Good Will tall ship; • A gourmet box dinner prepared by The Depot in South Haven. There will also be time to explore, shop, and take in the sights. The cost is $200 for general tickets and a special $150 rate for LCT level Ruthmere Members and/or Ruthmere Champions. Seating is limited to 54 registrants, so don’t wait to sign up. For more information or to register, visit www.ruthmere. org/event-4701625

it’s helping checking in riders for the annual Ride-a-thon, or simply spreading the word about LoveWay on social media. And for those who love to bake, LoveWay has a special place for you as baked goodies are always needed for volunteer events. For those who love to shop, they can support LoveWay through a variety of awards program through Amazon, enter the link: smile.amazon. com/ch/351326709, select Loveway and 5% of your purchase will be donated to LoveWay. Locally, Hardings and Kroger also have programs where a percentage of a customer’s purchase is donated. Check www.kroger. com/account/enrollCommuntiyRewardsNow and www.hardings.com. For more information about ways to volunteer call LoveWay at (574) 825-5666.

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Join the Wakarusa Historical Society The Wakarusa Historical Society is always welcoming new members. Annual dues are only $10 per household, and they gratefully accept any further donations beyond the dues. All money collected through dues or donations go directly to building and grounds maintenance. To join, contact Todd

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Scheets at (574) 862-4031 or (574) 536-1300. Located at 403 E. Wabash Ave., the Wakarusa Historical Society is open from noon to 2 p.m. Thursdays and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays. It also is open to group tours by appointment. To make an appointment, contact the Wakarusa Historical Society at (574) 862-1181.

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‘Aunt T’ creates whimsical, colorful art %\ .(,7+ .1(33 (GLWRU As writers often have pen names to shield their true identity, sometimes artists have an alter ego moniker as well. For Wakarusa’s Tereasa Cox, she is known in the local art world simply as “Aunt T.” In her case, however, she isn’t trying to hide from anything. “My nieces and nephews used to shorten my name and called me ‘Aunt T,’ she recalled. “I thought it would be a good name to use for my art!” Admittedly, Cox is not a trained artist. But don’t mistake that for not having a special talent. She began “12-15 years ago” looking at different things on the computer. She began drawing in a notebook and soon had filled up four of them with her drawings. Her husband, Matt, suggested that she try painting one. “I never thought to do that,” she recalled. “I bought some supplies and found that I enjoyed it. The more I painted, the more I enjoyed it.” Through her work at a local day care, Cox began utilizing her newfound talent with the children, doing fun things with

art. She started hiring herself out to birthday painting parties for children, during which she would lead the kids on a stepby-step artistic journey. Eventually, she started doing the same thing for residents at the assisted living facility in which her mother-in-law was living. She grew quite close to many of the residents there and enjoyed provided the art therapy to them. Cox describes her art as “whimsical,” noting that she uses acrylics in lots of bright and vibrant colors. She doesn’t claim to be a professional artist but knows she has a passion for what she is doing, saying she likes to do art “tongue-incheek.” “I’ve been criticized by some,” she said. “They say ‘what you are doing, you’re not an artist.’ But I’m enjoying it, and isn’t art in the eye of the beholder?” She used to participate in local arts and crafts festivals, but said she is cutting back on that because of the amount of work it takes to set up, display and tear down for each show. That doesn’t mean she’s not offering her work for sale, however. Her art is on display for sale

at the Barns of Nappanee, the Nappanee Arts Center and Southgate Crossing in Elkhart. She also maintains a Facebook page, “Aunt T’s Art,” on which much of her work can be seen. She’s been working with an unusual type of material, using old cast iron skillets as the canvas. She said the skillets are very popular and often sell quickly. She is often commissioned to create a piece of art from a photograph or idea. With each piece, she puts her own flair and style to the final product, which is exactly what the client is looking for. “Art is my hobby between baby sitting my 20 month old grandson, Everett, and leading my Alzheimer’s support group, for the sixth year,” Cox said. “I’ll be hosting my sixth annual ‘Longest Day Alzheimer’s Fundraiser’ on Saturday, June 18, at Southgate Crossing. I call it ‘Art for Alzheimer’s.’ All proceeds from the sale of my art goes to the Indiana chapter Alzheimer’s Association and my support group. They call it the ‘Longest Day’ because every day with Alzheimer’s is your longest day, not just the summer solstice!”

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It was legendry humorist Will Rogers who advised, “Don’t wait to buy real estate. Buy real estate and wait.” Introducing yourself to the million-dollar world may sound a little scary after reading about the flabillion-dollar deals athletes and movie stars announce to the press. What it really means is that you and many other just plain folk have floated upward with the rising financial tide. It means you can’t rest on your money bags. You still have to follow some time-tested habits that assure you of a comfortable life and living in your senior years. You can, of course, work your butt off on a couple of jobs and save as many pennies as possible and focus only on making money until you’re 50 so you can retire and enjoy the second half of your life. But if you’re already at the midway point, it still isn’t too late to apply some common sense to planning your fiscal future.

You’re likely living in a home you’ve made comfortable and can afford, which is a giant step forward in your planning. As cited earlier, the price of that property means a lot. And if you have other properties, your future has a golden glow. Now check the driveway and garage. Having two cars in the family is an economic no-no. So is ownership of an expensive or sporty model. Your car should be regarded as reliable tool to get to work, church, grocery store and visit the children, not as a status symbol or toy. Which gets us to another important stop on the way to a enjoying a stable financial retirement: Do Not Support Adult Children. If they’re hale and hearty, they are healthy enough to support themselves and their household. You can support yourself so you aren’t a burden on them. Have that work both ways.

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A million bucks isn’t what it used to be. With homes all around you selling for that and more, it means that more and more just plain folks are millionaires. But rising prices, inflation and governmental uncertainty echoes our opening statement — being a millionaire isn’t what it used to be. What to do with that money before you sell your house is what makes everything worth more. First of all, you have to acquire a home. It establishes a solid foundation for your financial future and a bank for your senior years.

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Long ago and far away —

Memories saved by Edwardsburg Museum %\ '5 *5(* /$:621 3DVWRU 0 0LQ 06: *XHVW :ULWHU Perhaps one of the most overlooked jewels along the old Sauk Indian Trail (now US 12) from Detroit to Chicago is the Edwardsburg Area Historical Museum at 26818 Main St. in Edwardsburg, Mich. Much of the old downtown, from Cass Street then west to Lake Street along US 12, has either been torn down or lost sometimes to suspicious fires. Stop with me for a visit, if you will, as we explore this amazing museum and its contents from many years’ past; some items are more than 100 years old. As a former rural resident of Edwardsburg for over 60 years and a 1965 high school graduate, I have seen and lived through many changes of this wide area the museum covers. Changes to this area have included the callous demolition of the historic Chicago Road School, and the loss of the very old building that housed numerous different businesses with the original opera house, stage and intact curtain on the second floor, long-gone and burned to the ground. Gone too are Mike’s Texaco gas station, Dorman and Wayne’s Foodliner grocery, two drug stores with their soda fountains and the Sinclair gas station. On our visit we also learn that “all three buildings on the property were built between the 1860s and 1870s.” They were built as one unit, a hotel, and went by various names through the years. Artifacts dating back over 100 years are found in three areas: The Main Gallery, the Old House and the School Room. Briefly, the areas recall the resorts and taverns, the railroads through the village, farms, businesses, clubs, churches, police, military, schools and — almost overwhelmingly — much more. As we look around, we notice that room to room, wall to wall and even in the balcony above there are thousands of historic items that have been used by area residents from pioneer days to the present. Visitors may very well recognize their ancestors’ names and items used or owned by them. This story must give credit

to many of those whom I have known at one time and are dedicated to preserving our past and the growth of this museum along the old Sauk Indian Trail: Sally Dalrymple, chairman; Barb Dempsey, vicechair; Shirley Andrews, recording secretary; Della (Carpenter) Holdread, correspondent secretary; and Pat Bellaire, treasurer. Trustees are Marj Braniff, Karen Duck, Ed Gardner, Virginia Kraft, Sally Kurtis and Janice Leist. Edwardsburg Area Historical Museum is open from mid-May to mid-December. Hours are 1-4 p.m. Tuesday to Friday and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. For more information visit https://edwardsburgmuseum. org/ Any information welcome to: Dr. Greg Lawson, 1801 E. 3rd St., Mishawaka, IN 46544.

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Q. Should I create a “life estate” in my home? A. Creating a “life estate” in your home can

Q. Why should you consider using a professional executor? A. It’s not always taken as a

compliment when you ask a friend or family member to serve as the executor (or personal representative) of your estate. After all, it’s a big responsibility, one that requires significant effort and expertise. The fact is that it is unlikely that any one individual will have both the experience and the time needed to settle your estate and see that all your wishes are carried out. An executor needs to be familiar

Meg M. Loitz, JD Vice President & Trust Officer with current estate and income tax laws to settle your estate correctly and efficiently. Choosing a professional fiduciary to serve as executor is one way you can help ensure that your estate will be handled in the most efficient and professional manner as possible.

be an effective estate planning technique as well as an effective asset protection plan with respect to nursing home planning, but beware of the pitfalls. A “life estate” can be created in real estate, like your home. The home owner transfers the home by a deed that is recorded in the county recorder’s office where the home is located. Most commonly, the parent(s) will transfer the home to their children and the deed must expressly reserve to the parent(s) a “life estate.” The parents then own a “life estate” while the children own the “remainder interest.” This means that the parents retain the right to own the property for the rest of their lives, which, in turn, entitles them to live in the home for as long as they are able. Upon the death of the parent(s), the children will then automatically become owners of the home, without the home going through the slow, expensive court process known as “probate.” Sounds great, right? However, beware of the pitfalls. First, with a “life estate,” the parents are still obligated to pay all of the costs of house ownership: real estate taxes and assessments, utilities, insurance and maintenance. Second, the parents can only sell their “life estate.” They cannot sell the children’s “remainder interest” unless the children also agree to sell their “remainder interest,” and then, the sale proceeds should be divided between the parents and

Daniel K. Leininger Attorney at Law, Partner the children according to their interests. Creditors of the children can obtain judgment liens against the children’s “remainder interest.” The parents will lack the ability to re-finance the home because of the children’s “remainder interest.” Finally, a transfer creating a life estate can present problems if a parent needs nursing home care and seeks Medicaid benefits to pay for that care. Medicaid treats a transfer of a remainder interest as a gift, which causes a Medicaid penalty, if a Medicaid application if filed within five (5) years of the transfer. Although there can be benefits from creating a “life estate,” you need to be cautious and consider all of the ramifications before doing so. I recommend consulting with an attorney experienced in estate planning and Medicaid planning before making the decision.

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Every operation needs a proper boss. Whether behind the curtain in some cases or out front in others, any organization worth its salt needs quality leadership. With every “Strike Well!” offered up, one can get a sense where the true leadership is with the Elkhart Railroaders Vintage Base Ball Club. And no one tallies their ace until she says so. Norma Barrera-Miles spends a lot of time coloring in inverted squares in the summer. As official tallykeeper for her beloved Railroaders club, Norma - or to those associated - “Mother Hen,” is the organizer who keeps the organization moving. Her origins are similar to that of others in the club. She was curious about the uniqueness of a game in 1800s regalia, playing a mash-up of the roots of the game of base ball (which was a two-word term in its outset in the mid 1800s). Their language was similar, but different, the equipment also familiar but not quite the same, the enthusiasm even had a different tinge. “My neighbor who was a member of the club invited me to go watch a match,” said Barrera-Miles of her first exposure in 2006. “It was so interesting and fun to see the interaction between all involved. The ballists showed such camaraderie that I was entertained and hooked.” The rules for vintage base ball for the Railroaders, a member of the Vintage Baseball Association of America, are largely the same as what consists of 2020s slow pitch softball. There are still bases, positions and the minutia of

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the offseason, which play is held usually late May to mid September in and around northern Indiana. She also organizes most of the post match meals for the two teams to share as customary to the period, which the Railroaders play a Civil War era base ball. “Being a part of such a great bunch of people offers me a chance to socialize and travel with the family I don’t live near,” Mother Hen said. “Having grown up in Texas, I don’t have childhood friends here and being part of a vintage base ball team allows me to meet new people and see local parks, towns and points of interest.”

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Sixties Flashback —

Four young stars, one clean old man When rock ‘n’ roll emerged in the mid50s, movie studios began rush releasing low-budget black and white films %\ 5$1'$/ about the & +,// phenomenon. Hollywood executives had dismissed the music as an insipid teenage craze and wanted to exploit it before it

died as quickly as had the Davy Crockett coonskin cap fad. Everything changed, though, with “A Hard Day’s Night.” United Artists offered the usual paltry budget of $500,000 for the film and a tight deadline for movie director Richard Lester. In this case, though, the old rock-flick formula was tossed and replaced as a mockumentary based on two days in the Beatles’ frantic world. Part of the movie’s charm is that “A Hard Day’s Night” never took itself too seriously. The Beatles may have dressed

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alike, but their individual personalities always shone through as each musician proved to be a natural before Lester’s cameras. (Earlier, in clubs in Hamburg, Germany, the Beatles had worked hard to create a fun-filled stage routine in order to mollify often rowdy drunks.) The Fab Four, as the media called them, stayed true to life in their film debut. John Lennon played himself as a goodnatured cynic; Paul McCartney, a friendly, urbane schmoozer; quiet guy George Harrison, the philosophical perfectionist; and lovable Ringo Starr everybody’s favorite sad sack guy. In “A Hard Day’s Night,” interviewers are depicted as inane drones caught off guard by the Beatles’ cheekiness. When Lennon is asked, “How did you find America?” he smirks and answers, “Turned left at Greenland.” So busy are the superstar Liverpudlians that they are able to enjoy some childlike romping only when they slip away from their manager and cavort like schoolkids in an empty park. One relentless demand from the record business “suits” was that the Beatles create commercial pop tunes as fast as possible. The group (mainly Lennon and McCartney) worked well under pressure, and some of their finest quickly created works became tracks

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the memorable title track the next day. Throughout the film, wellknown British actor Wilfrid Brambell portrays Paul’s mischievous (and well-dressed) grandfather. He is constantly referred to as being “clean,” a reference that most American audiences missed. The explanation? Brambell had earlier won UK fame as a slovenly junk dealer on the TV show “Steptoe and Son,” where he was often chided as being a “dirty old man.” In 1972, Brambell’s show came to America under a title more familiar to us — “Sanford and Son.”

May happenings in Syracuse Here is a list of community events taking place in Syracuse during the month of May: Saturday, May 7 — Touch a Truck at Syracuse Lakeside Park hosted by Syracuse Park Department. Saturday, May 14 — Opening day of Farmers & Artisans Market at Veterans Park (continues each Saturday through

the summer and early fall.) Saturday, May 14 — Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation Bird Walk. Bring binoculars and a bird ID book. Begins at 8 a.m. at WACF Education Center, 11586 SR 13, Syracuse. Thursday, May 19 — Chautauqua’s Lake Wawasee “Points of Interest” Historic Cruise

aboard the SS Lilly Pad, from 1-3 p.m. Visit www.chqw.org for information and tickets. Saturday, May 28 — Wawasee Oakwood Fine Arts Festival hosted by Chautauqua, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Oakwood Resort. Sunday, May 29 — Taps Across the Water at dusk, hosted by Chautauqua Wawasee.

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Goshen Theater, 216 S. Main St., Goshen, announces events for May. Events planned for Goshen’s First Friday May 6 include: Goshen High School Art Student Showcase, 5-8 p.m. Join in for the Goshen High School Art Show. Awards to be given at 6:30 p.m. This event will be located in the lobby of the theater. Twisted Britches Boutique Pageant Show: 6-8 p.m. Young people, ages 6-11, are invited to come out and show off their personality in TBB’s very first pageant. TBB’s vision is to promote and empower children to develop the confidence they need to be their very best selves. TBB’s goal is to inspire and motivate young people to enhance their skills in communication and be a positive role

model for those around them. The pageant will be held in the ballroom during downtown Goshen’s First Friday on May 6. Los Ortega: 7:30-10:30 p.m. Los Ortega brings their high energy regional Mexican music to Goshen Theater. May 13 — Free movie: Raya and the Last Dragon, 7 p.m. Free admission, but donations are welcome at the door. Raya and the Last Dragon depicts a warrior princess who sought for the fabled last dragon with hopes of restoring the dragon gem that would bring back her father and banish the evil spirits known as the Druun from the land of Kumandra. This is a great Disney movie for all ages. May 14 — GTDC Meetup: Stage Makeup from 1-2 p.m. The Goshen Theater Drama

Club will be hosting a stage makeup tutorial course for anyone interested in what goes into costuming and what goes on behind the curtain to make characters stand out. Tuition is $10 per student. Financial Aid is available. Email GTDC@ GoshenTheater.org to register. May 14-15 — Crimsonaires: 7 p.m. May 14 and 2:30 p.m. May 15. The Goshen High School Choir, the Crimsonaires, will be performing both days. May 27-28 — DES Dance DES Dance will present their spring recital at the theater. Students ages 3-18 will showcase what they have learned throughout the season. DES Dance is a Goshen based dance company specializing in ballet, tap, hip-hop, contemporary, and jazz dance.

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Nutrition Sites And Menus For May 2022 Nutrition Sites

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North Webster: Community Center, 301 N. Main, Suite D, Merita, (574) 834-1193 Pierceton: 205 N. First St., Tammy Jefferson, (574) 526-1060 Silver Lake: Lions’ Building, SR 14 E., Lauren Eicher, (260) 450-2416 Syracuse: Syracuse Community Center, 1013 N. Long Dr., Carolyn, (574) 457-2631

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What’s cooking? Mary Ellen and I were in the middle of spring cleaning (we do it every three or four years) when I found a book in the back of the storage ,1 $ closet that I 1876+(// thought Mary %\ ',&. Ellen could :2/)6,( benefit from. I retrieved the book from a dusty shelf and placed it on the kitchen counter, as a subtle hint. “What’s with this, Dick? After 42 years of marriage, I don’t think I need a refresher course in this area. True, I never really enjoyed the process, but I expected you to participate more than you have.” “Mary Ellen, the book is ‘The Joy of Cooking.’ Not ‘The Joy of Cleaning.’” Apparently, Mary Ellen inherited this volume from her mother. First published in 1931, this was the 1936 release, with 800 pages and hundreds of recipes. It’s actually a collector’s item. I skimmed the pages and was disappointed to discover there were no photos showing what it looks like when steps are followed properly. Does “The Joy of Sex” have photos like

that? No clue. The first chapter in this kitchen essential is about cocktails. Here’s what the author, Irma Rombauer, wrote: “Cocktails loosen tongues and unbutton reserves of the socially shy … and they should be served the sooner the better.” This is no longer considered good advice—especially if you are a flight attendant. In the poultry and game chapter, here is a snippet of the introduction: “Draw out the entrails, cut the neck close to the body, remove the windpipe end, then *$0( 1,*+7 ² %DUE 0DU\ .DUHQ DQG *HRUJH DUH VKRZQ KHUH SOD\ LQJ %,1*2 DW 1RUWK :RRGV 9LOODJH ZLWK VWDII PHPEHU 0DUJDUHW 1RUWK :RRGV 9LOODJH LV D OLFHQVHG PHPRU\ FDUH DVVLVWHG OLYLQJ FRPPXQLW\ ORFDWHG DW ( 'D\ 5RDG LQ 0LVKDZD ND 7KH\ PD\ EH UHDFKHG DW RU ZZZ QRUWKZRRGVPHPR U\FDUH FRP 3KRWR E\ &DWK\ :LOVRQ

chop off the feet.” As you can tell, this book was also a big hit with serial killers. The fish chapter begins by saying the key to a good dinner party is the proper preparation. I’m not sure whether the author refers to preparing the fish or the guests, but I’ll be ready either way “I hope you enjoy the blowfish, which is poisonous if not cooked properly. Just in case, be advised you might experience violent stomach pain, convulsions, and possible death.” One section references people

retiring to the drawing room after the meal. First of all, if people are retiring at your party, you need to liven things up with a stripper or the Chippendales, to celebrate. And what’s a drawing room? The only guy I know personally with one of those is the cartoonist Gary Varvel. Doesn’t this, taken right from the book, sound like it could be the climax scene from the original movie “The Thing”? “When it comes to vegetables, cooks often suffer from arrested development,” says Irma, “and the result

is indescribable, looking like it came from a siege, drained of all life force and surrendered to the inevitable.” When Irma finished writing “The Joy of Cooking,” her husband, Edgar, had an idea. He told Irma that if she made every dish he would taste them all, but she had to cook them in alphabetical order, as listed in the index. This was the perfect publicity stunt, he thought, but it was doomed to ultimately fail before the very last meal. Edgar, you see, was allergic to zucchini.

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Minister writes book about his life’s journey %\ /$85,( /(&+/,71(5 6WDII :ULWHU “To me, writing is a way of exploring and processing my grief journey. It is a very personal journey,” stated Thavisith Mounsithiraj, Goshen. “I was a Laotian political refugee coming to America from a refugee camp in Thailand. Through a refugee resettlement organization my family was adopted by Locust Grove Mennonite Church in Michigan. My book ‘Skipping the Puddles’ is about my journey to redemption and wholeness through the love of Jesus.” Mounsithiraj came to America with his father, mother and five siblings. “We were Buddhists and couldn’t speak English when we were forced to leave Laos. We came to America April 28, 1980.” The family had left everything they knew – all their friends, other family members and their culture. “We had no money when we arrived and very few possessions. But the members of that church loved us. They helped us get established. I didn’t come to know Jesus Christ through reading the Bible or hearing an evangelistic speaker. I came to know His love through the generosity and kindness of a group of people. Our whole

family embraced Christianity because of that church where the members were living out their calling.” “Skipping the Puddles” has a unique title. Mounsithiraj explained, “Those who fled Laos had to cross the river into Thailand. The title reflects that journey, a very hard and dangerous journey.” As a Buddhist, Mounsithiraj was taught that suffering is caused by a tendency to crave or desire things. “Through Christianity I gained a better and deeper understanding of suffering. Through Christ, God is a suffering Savior. He will go through pain and hardships with us.” His book is not quite ready for the publisher. “I have a writing coach and mentor who is familiar with some publications that might be interested in the book.” Mounsithiraj’s book is filled with pictures of his life in Laos and his journey in America. Mounsithiraj earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Goshen College. He went on to earn a master’s degree in counseling from Indiana University, South Bend. “I started out as a school counselor. I served at Northridge High School for 18 years. But I felt called into the ministry. I’ve always

enjoyed helping people. I’ve served on pastoral staff at Maple City Chapel, Goshen, from 2015 to 2021. I began my ministry in pastoral care and assimilation at Nappanee Missionary Church this past June.” He also received ministry credentials in the Missionary denomination this year. He and his wife Jean live in Goshen. They have six children: Tyler, Annie and Kate, who are grown; Molly, 17, Kaleb, 16 and Luke, 11. “Jean and I were married May 28, 1993. We’ve lived in Goshen for 15 years.” The reason he wrote his book was to show others that God truly loves them. “It’s actually a story of redemption. God is pursuing people. Suffering is not something to be avoided but embraced. We follow a suffering Savior.” After the book is published, Mounsithiraj plans to visit Laos with his siblings. “Writing the book has helped me process through my grief. I have vivid memories still. There are places I want to revisit to continue my journey to healing.” Although life has not been easy for him, Mounsithiraj is filled with great joy. “Because of Jesus, I have enduring peace.”

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It was 50 years ago —

‘Rockin’ Robin’ originally recorded by Bobby Day Michael Jackson By the early 1970s, Motown’s teenage brother group the Jackson 5 was regularly burning up the Billboard $ %RRPHU %ODVW singles 7R 7KH 3DVW and album %\ 5$1'$/ charts. Lead & +,// singer Michael Jackson later recalled, “It was (Motown founder) Berry Gordy’s idea that I should do a solo recording, and so I became one of the first people in a Motown group to really step out.” And did he ever step out! “Got to Be There” established Jackson’s groundbreaking solo path. But his next offering of a kid-oriented “oldie” brought grumbles from those in the industry who felt the bouncy ditty too “lightweight” for any Motown artist, even 13-year-old Jackson. Young Jackson’s fans heartily embraced the single release, though, and bought enough copies to rocket it to Number Two on the charts. When Jackson’s “Rockin’ Robin” was hot, the Jackson 5 issued another blast-from-thepast winner called “Little Bitty Pretty One.” As it turns out, both “Rockin’ Robin” and “Little

Bitty Pretty One” had first been done in the late 1950s by the same little-remembered artist, Bobby Day. Day was a fixture on the Los Angeles R&B scene for years, having first achieved success as the leader of the Hollywood Flames (“Buzz-Buzz-Buzz”). Day recorded for Class Records, a small-time label owned by brothers Leon and Otis René. Near the end of 1957, Day cut a minor hit called “Little Bitty Pretty One.” (Fellow L. A. singer Thurston Harris recorded a Top 10 cover version.) Day’s next release in early 1958 would sell a million copies and become his signature song — and his only real success. Leon René had approached the musician with the idea of Day recording the tune for the teenage market. The genesis of “Rockin’ Robin” was a rock ‘n’ roll story of legend. Leon René wrote the song after his wife complained about a bird keeping her awake at night. “She asked me to chase him away so that she could get some sleep,” Leon René explained. “I told her I couldn’t unless I threw a rock at him. But the next night the bird flew into a tree outside my window and woke me up … and about 2 a.m. every morning thereafter.” (The culprit was actually a mockingbird, by the way, and not a robin.)

Leon René was a university educated, middle-aged musician whose songwriting credits included the classic “When the Swallows Come Back to Capistrano.” When he decided to turn his nocturnal annoyance into a pop novelty, he started with the term “mockingbird,” which morphed into “rockin’ mockin’ bird” and, finally, “rockin’ robin.” The song proved a godsend to the career of Bobby Day (whose real last name was — coincidentally — Byrd). Leon René, though, would later admit, “I thought so little of the song I decided not to put my name on it. Instead, I gave it to my wife, Irma, and she put my mother-in-law’s name down as the writer — Jimmie Thomas.” Leon René never renewed the copyright and no doubt lost a fortune in royalties when Michael Jackson sold a million copies of “Rockin’ Robin” in 1972.

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facilities, as well as if people are generally happy with the care given. You can also visit the website for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services at CMS.gov, which features a quality rating system that gives each nursing home a rating of between one and five stars. 2. VISIT THE FACILITY You can knock a few facilities off your list just by visiting them, and seeing where they are located and how far they are from you to determine if it’s feasible to regularly visit them. If it’s too far to take the kids to visit grandma and grandpa, or if it’s in a neighborhood that you’re not comfortable visiting, then it’s not going to work. Your gut feeling can go a long way when you get inside a facility. If something doesn’t seem right, or something seems off, there’s a good chance that it is. If the bathrooms aren’t cleaned the day that you’re there, or the food smells bad that they’re cooking that day, it’s very possible that those are the normal conditions. 3. ASK QUESTIONS There are a number of questions you’re going to want to ask a senior care facility, such as how their community welcomes new residents, what kind of training their staff undergoes, how many residents they have and how does that compares to the staff on duty, if the facility is staffed 24/7, what kind of meal services they offer, how much say their residents have, and what type of community they have to offer. You’re also going to want to discuss special needs accommodations, if they are required. If your loved one needs care above and beyond what is traditionally offered at a senior care facility, you’ll want to make sure you discuss that with them to make sure they can provide the care needed. When it comes to finding the right assisted living facility, there are numerous factors to consider, but when it boils down to it, it’s going to depend on what feels right for you and your loved one.

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Moving forward — plant-forward that is …

Keto says to count and restrict carbs, but eat meat and cheese. Sorry, there is a place for keto short term, or if you have epilepsy, which it was designed for, but the thought of consuming mostly meat and cheese as a mainstay is artery clogging and hard on the kidneys. Not to mention — where’s the fiber? Plant-based says count plants. Variety is indeed the spice of life when eating plantbased, plant-forward, plant — whatever you want to call it, if it means your plan for each day is to consume fruits, veggies and whole grains in a variety of ways. Plant diversity keeps your good gut thriving and that is what we need to work toward a healthy life. Dr. Michael Greger, M.D.,

has an app called “The Daily Dozen,” which is available to download on your phone. It is a fabulous reminder of what a healthy day of eating should contain. There are boxes to check off as you eat, such as beans x 3, berries x 1, other fruit x 3, cruciferous vegetables x 1, greens x 2, other vegetables x 2, flaxseed x 1, nuts and seeds x 1, herbs and spices x 1, whole grains x 3, beverages and exercise. How could you possible fit all that in, you may ask — think about the basics of eating a pound of cooked vegetables and a pound of raw — bingo, combine them into a raw dish and cooked dish. A large salad could contain all the raw, plus flaxseed sprinkled on top, add some fruit and raw greens, stick a few celery sticks in there and beans on top if you choose — you just hit about half your daily dozen. Optionally, you could cut up raw veggies without having a salad and use a dipping sauce instead. Add some fruit and maybe a whole grain and, bam, you have lunch. The pound of cooked is just never a problem for me. I combine about 10 different

veggies and water sauté them, adding kale or any green at the end and make enough for several days at a time. It is my breakfast nearly every day. It’s a strange thing to look forward to, but I do. Anything you do towards your health today is good — walk, drink water, go meatless today, have 10 different vegetables, eat three fruits – just do something healthy instead of damaging. Just a little can do so much. I found this recipe at just the right time because my husband and I each bought a package of the large portobello mushrooms. I modified the recipe to this: Mushroom Lovers’ Pie 1 pound portobello mushrooms chopped (or cremini) 1 can cream of mushroom soup 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons finely chopped rosemary Cook down the mushrooms until tender and liquid is evaporated. Remove from heat and stir in soup, mustard and rosemary and season with salt and pepper. Spread mixture into pie plate and cook at 350 degrees for about an hour.

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the towing company’s facility. An Avis representative keeps telling me the case is being processed and that the car will be recovered soon. But now I’m dealing with a few other issues. My rental contract is open and I keep getting billed for the vehicle. I am not sure what attempts Avis is making to recover the vehicle. At the same time, I’m getting emails from the Avis loss prevention department asking me to return the vehicle. I contacted the loss prevention department, and a representative asked me to disregard the email because their system wasn’t aware of the report I had filed and that they would recover the vehicle without me interfering. But yesterday, I got a certified letter from Avis

demanding that I return the vehicle. I’m worried that Avis will report the car as stolen. I am not sure how to proceed here. Any help would be appreciated. — Mayank Kumar, Seattle.

dures for handling an accident. You say you called Avis roadside assistance after the accident and then connected them to a tow truck driver at the scene of the accident. Avis insisted on sending its own tow truck to retrieve the car. But the local tow truck driver said it would take hours for Avis’ tow truck to arrive and that law enforcement wanted the car removed right away. The Avis roadside assistance representative eventually allowed him to tow the car, according to you. But I think Avis may have misunderstood what happened. You were correct to be worried about the return. I would have called the company every day, too. And I would have called even more after I started receiving emails that the company told me not to worry about. When a company

When a company tells you not to worry, you should worry. I’m sorry you got into an accident in your rental car. Avis should have done what it said — taken the car back and marked it as returned. Waiting for days and sending you threatening letters is not a shining example of good customer service. Here’s the problem: You should always call the car rental company before making arrangements to have a car towed. The vehicle belongs to the company and it has proce-

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Theatre launches ‘Summer Serenades’ at Wellfield Botanic Gardens The Wellfield Botanic Gardens will be bursting with music this summer as Elkhart Civic Theatre launches “Summer Serenades,” a series of three concerts in the beautiful outdoor venue. Carrie Newcomer, 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, June 7 Elkhart Civic Theatre is bringing singer-songwriter Carrie Newcomer to the Wellfield. Newcomer has come a long way since her childhood in Elkhart. The recording artist, poet, author and educator has been described as a “prairie mystic” by the Boston Globe and one who “asks all the right questions” by Rolling Stone Magazine. The Austin Statesman has declared Carrie’s low and melodious voice “as rich as Godiva chocolate.” To date, Carrie has 19 nationally released albums including her most recent, “Until Now,” which explores the process of unraveling and reweaving the threads of our lives after great disruption. She has also written three books of poetry and essays. Carrie’s song, “I Should’ve Known Better,” appeared on Nickel Creeks’ Grammy-winning album “This Side,” and she earned an Emmy for her PBS special “An Evening with Carrie Newcomer.” Mewcomer’s first musical,

“Betty’s Diner: The Musical,” was produced in 2015 by her alma mater, Purdue University. As an undergrad, she also attended Ball State University and Goshen College, which awarded her an honorary degree in music for social change. In 2019, she received The Shalem Institute’s Contemplative Voices Award. Colleen Williamson and Truth in Jazz, 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, July 19 Entertainer and Elkhart Civic Theatre alumna Colleen Williamson will join Truth in Jazz for an evening of pop and Broadway hits with a jazz flair. Born and raised in LaGrange, Williamson discovered her love of singing on stage at Lakeland High School, appearing in musicals, plays, swing choir and stage band. A graduate of DePauw University, Williamson earned her degree in voice performance and returned home and straight to the Elkhart Civic Theatre stage. It was at the Bristol Opera House that she gained invaluable experience in shows such as 1776, Cabaret, South Pacific, The 1940s Radio Hour, The Robber Bridegroom and Carnival. Shortly thereafter, Williamson started her career at sea, working as a production singer for popular cruise lines. Now working as a headlin-

ing entertainer performing her own solo shows, Williamson is a returning favorite on several luxury cruise lines and has traveled to more than 80 countries. She has performed alongside some of the best of Broadway, having sung with Norm Lewis (Phantom of the Opera), Michel Bell (Showboat) and also several stars from London’s West End. “ECT gave me the experience I needed to start my professional career,” Williamson said. “Sharing the stage with people who became lifelong friends was the icing on the cake and I’ll be forever grateful.” Truth in Jazz Big Band is celebrating its 24th year this year. The band brings together local professional musicians who share a deep love for jazz and wish to share the style of big-band jazz throughout Michiana. A fun and familiar presence at the Elkhart Jazz Festival each year, the popular 19-piece group was founded in 1998 by The Elkhart Truth. Today the band is sponsored by Horizon Transport. Truth in Jazz continues in the big-band tradition and adds fresh new arrangements based on jazz standards. Directed by Steve Allen, the Truth in Jazz musicians are local music educators and business professionals who work or have worked in the musical instrument industry.

Elkhart Civic Theatre Performers with the Elkhart County Symphony, 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9 Elkhart Civic Theatre performers will present “100 Years of Showtunes!” accompanied by members of the Elkhart County Symphony. For this delightful event, Elkhart Civic Theatre has curated a collection of show tunes highlighting unforgettable songs from timeless Broadway musicals and contemporary favorites. From its home in the historic Bristol Opera House, Elkhart Civic Theatre has been producing quality plays and musicals for more than 60 years, inspiring, educating and entertaining generations of audiences and participants alike. While consistently winning awards at the state, regional and national levels, ECT has also focused on nurturing and developing talent of all ages, through summer camps, adult workshops, mentoring and other educational opportunities. Elkhart Civic Theatre produces six mainstage productions, plus staged readings, youth productions and special events for a total of more than 50 performances every year. The Elkhart County Symphony Orchestra is both a favorite resource for cross-generational entertainment and a source of civic pride. By encouraging

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The media mogul behind the scenes %\ 720 02552: 0DWXUH /LIH )HDWXUHV The name of William Fox can be seen everywhere around the globe, but few people have ever heard or read anything about him. Besides the Fox news network that includes Fox News, Fox Network, Fox Business and Fox Sports, he’s legacy includes 20th Century Fox films. His name wasn’t even Fox. He was born Wilhem Fuchs in Tolcsva, Hungary, on Jan 1, 1879, and the name was changed after his family immigrated to New York when he was 9 months old. As a youth, Fox sold candy in Central Park, worked as a newsboy on the streets of New York and worked in the fur and garment industry. In 1900, Fox purchased his first nickelodeon, a coin-operated machine showing early short films, the forerunner of what

would soon be put on a theater’s big screen. Always more of an entrepreneur than a showman, Fox concentrated on acquiring and building some of the nation’s major movie theaters and purchased film prints from major movie companies. In 1915, he formed the Fox Film Corp. The company’s first film studio was in Fort Lee, N.J., and he began raking in millions of dollars through movies that featured Fox Film’s first breakout star, Theda Bara, who became renowned as “The Vamp” after her performance in “A Fool There Was.” In 1925, Fox purchased the U.S. rights to Tri-Ergon, a soundon-film system, with which he created Fox Movietone News that became the film news standard. Competing sound-on-disc technologies, such as the Warner Bros. Vitaphone, became obsolete. From 1928 to 1964, his was one of the major theater newsreel

series in the U.S., along with “The March of Time” (1935-1951) and “Universal Newsreel” (19291967). Despite his film studio being moved to Hollywood, Fox opted to remain in New York where he was more familiar with financiers than with either his movie makers or actors. Prominent Fox Film Corp. Oscar-winning actress Janet Gaynor once acknowledged she barely knew William Fox, stating, “I only met him to say ‘How do you do?’” Following the 1927 death of Marcus Loew, who was head of rival Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Fox saw an opportunity to expand his empire, so in 1929 he bought the MGM holdings from the Loew family. MGM studio bosses Louis B. Mayer and Irving Thalberg were outraged because, despite their high management position at MGM, they were not shareholders and had no corporate control. How-

ever, Mayer used his strong political connections to persuade the U.S. Justice Department to sue Fox for violating federal antitrust laws. In mid-1929, Fox was badly hurt in an automobile accident and, by the time he recovered, the stock market crash that October wiped out nearly all of his fortune, ending any chance of the LoewsFox merger going through even if the Justice Department had approved it. The next year, Fox lost control of his organization and, in 1935, Fox Film Corp. merged with 20th Century Pictures, becoming

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