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“Do not take the cheap route,” Kinsey agreed, “cheap tattoos are almost always bad tattoos.” This is something Kinsey firmly believes. as a “cheap tattoos aren’t good and good tattoos aren’t cheap” tapestry hangs on the wall of the tattoo studio in the shop. Tattoo prices factor in a lot of variables, including size, color, equipment and time. Artists that have years of experience tend to charge for that experience. “Tattooing mature skin is not necessarily more difficult than tattooing any other type of skin, but that is probably just my experience talking. I probably would not suggest going to an artist that just graduated from their apprenticeship,” Mersey explained, “do not let the fear of pain stop you from the experience. Being tattooed is an experience like no other. It’s so personal and powerful.” Mersey described most tattoos as having the pain of continuous bee stings or, in meatier areas, having a plastic knife firmly drug across your skin. Although everyone has different pain tolerances, he promises “the euphoria of being a bad*** will outweigh any pain.” “Don’t be afraid to ask questions,” Kinsey said, “this is our lives, we love talking about it.” “Don’t be afraid to speak up,” Mersey agreed, “if the tattoo is not how you imagined, I want to know. Even if it’s a miniscule fix. If it’s not perfect to you, it’s not perfect to me.” This is another reason to scout the artist before the appointment to ensure your personalities mesh. If you feel uncomfortable speaking to them, they should not be tattooing you. “As long as you like the tattoo, who cares?” Mersey pointed out. “We hang wallpaper, posters and paint the walls of our houses. Why not decorate our bodies?”

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Lursen believes her best days are yet to come %\ /$85,( /(&+/,71(5 6WDII :ULWHU “Every year I tell myself the best is yet to come,” stated Cindy Lursen, Leesburg. “I do not allow age or health to stand in the way of my quality of life. I’ll soon be 60. I started college when I was 40. I have kept pace with advancing technologies, I’ve faced multiple sclerosis and breast cancer. Any cancer diagnosis can be fatal. But when I die, I’ll meet Jesus. So, my greatest days are still ahead.” Lursen is an accountant at OrthoPediatrics, Warsaw. Although she believes now that a person

is never too old to learn, she was not excited to go to college when she was 40. “I began my work for the company when I was self-employed at Simple Solutions Accounting. I learned quickly that if I wanted to advance and grow with the company, I needed more education. I had hands-on experience, but no formal education. The company offered a tuition reimbursement program, so I decided, ‘Why not?’” By 50 she had received her bachelor’s degree. “It took 10 years, but I achieved my goal,” she said. “A lot had changed since graduat-

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will take a month-long work vacation to Tybee Island, Georgia. “I’ll set up my desk inside my RV and that will be my ofﬁce.” They have two grown children and two grandchildren. “I love being a grandma. If I had a choice, I would be a grandma ﬁrst and skip parenting.” Lursen advises seniors not to let fear stop them. “Live life to the fullest, don’t be afraid of technology and never be too proud to ask for help.”

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As you plan for the holidays We are soon coming up on the holiday season. Will you be getting together with your loved ones and family? Will you be seeing your children and grandchildren? The holidays are a wonderful time, and it is a fun thing to be around the people that we love. Right now, you might want to give some thought to those people and to your personal situation. Do you have an estate plan in place? A good estate plan should include a living trust, which will pass assets probate free to your children someday when you die. The same living trust, if properly prepared, could have language to help you stay in your own home and to avoid unnecessary placement in a nursing home. You may not be aware that nursing home costs are continuing to rise and now averaging over $10,000 per month, in this area. In addition to avoiding probate, and helping you remain in your own home as long as possible, a good estate plan can also include things like a living will, to make sure you’re not forever hooked up to machines when there’s no hope of recovery. It can include a HIPAA waiver, so that it’s not a felony for your doctor, nurse or a health care provider to share your medical information with your spouse or children. It should also include an

Technology Continued from page 2 to the rescue for folks who are still alert and physically unchallenged. Camera and sensor systems can be installed that link with their children, siblings or caregivers who monitor the household. There are devices available to dole out the proper medication at the proper time. When seniors leave the house, they can use cellphones, wristwatches and global position systems to help monitors keep track of their moves. Medical alert bracelets help seniors get help when they fall, sensors can be installed to automatically turn off stoves, and devices can be installed to prevent bathtub overﬂowing. Mature Life Features Copyright 2023

you someday have a stroke, break your hip, or suffer from Alzheimer’s or dementia. The average person with Alzheimer’s is likely to be in a nursing home an average of ﬁve years, which would burn through nearly $600,000. One of the wisest and kindest things you could possibly do would be to schedule an

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%\ &/,))25' - 5,&( (OGHU /DZ $WWRUQH\ *UDQJHU advanced medical directive so that the children know, and the doctors know, who is to have the legal authority to make medical decisions on your behalf when you are someday incapacitated. A good estate plan can also include a funeral planning declaration so that your spouse or children will know how to handle your ﬁnal arrangements. This alone could save many thousands of dollars and a great deal of confusion and uncertainty in the future. If you work with an elder law attorney, it is very likely that you will receive a Medicaid Agency Agreement, which can enable your loved ones to help you qualify for Medicaid, and potentially save your home, and your life savings, from being spent down for nursing home costs, in the event of a longterm catastrophic illness. Unless you have nursing home insurance, the right kind of elder law planning is critical right now, so that you don’t lose everything you worked for your entire life simply because

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off with a single monthly payment from the bank account. In either case, you should make a list of such payments that can be reviewed by survivors after your death to make sure all payments are made and scammers have not added charges to your accounts.

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Troyer seeks to start ‘essential tremor’ support group %\ .(,7+ .1(33 (GLWRU Becky Troyer has been managing her essential tremor for her entire adult life. She was first diagnosed when she was only 15 years old, but throughout her life, she has never let it define her. Now, the Elkhart woman is seeking to connect with others in the area who have the same affliction. She has started an essential tremor support group, which meets monthly at the Elkhart Public Library’s main branch, 300 S. Second St., from 10-11:30 a.m. the third Saturday of each month. The next meeting on Saturday, Nov. 18 will be the third such gathering. Each month, the group gathers to learn and share coping skills. Attendees are invited to come with ideas on how they can help each other. While the group has thus far been relatively small, Troyer is hoping to continue to expand its membership as more people learn of its existence. Tremors are rhythmic shaking movements of the hands, lower arms and head, according to Sharee A. Wiggins of McKesson Provider Technologies. Essential tremor is the most common tremor in older adults. Unlike Parkinsonian tremor, for which it is often mistaken by nonmedical

people, it is not associated with any disease. The cause of essential tremor is unknown. The condition is not life threatening, though in severe cases it can cause disability. Essential tremor does not cause associated health problems, while Parkinson’s carries other symptoms, such as stooped posture and balance problems. There is no known cure for essential tremor. While essential tremor is often associated with seniors, it can affect people of all ages, as was the case for Troyer. Her symptoms were milder in her younger years but have become progressively more noticeable as she has gotten older. “I’m lucky to have my husband, Mark, who has given me the conﬁdence to reach out and try new adventures,” said Troyer. “Mark talked me into going to an art class when I was afraid I would be too shaky to paint. Now the shakiness is part of my art work and the people in my art group are so supportive. They say it’s my style. “Mark encourages me to take exercise classes, swimming classes and educational classes. And he’s not embarrassed when I shake around other people, which makes me more comfortable with myself. We laugh and joke about my tremors. We always say our dog, Kooper, loves me best because

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to bring in guest speakers to talk about ways to make life easier for those with the condition. “The support group is not just for the person who has essential tremor, but the families, friends and caretakers who help them,” said Troyer. “That’s such an important part of a person’s wellbeing. And, if the person with essential tremor does not have that support, the group will be there to help.” For further information on

the group, contact Troyer at (574) 295-7250, or e-mail etgroupelkhart@proton.me. “If it wasn’t for my husband, I might feel ashamed, but I shouldn’t,” Troyer concluded. “It’s my disability that I’d rather not have, but I do. Even though I have a lot of support, it would be nice to be with other people with essential tremor. I’m sure they know something I don’t and we can all encourage and educate each other.”

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Coping with grief %\ 7+20$6 / 526( *XHVW :ULWHU Editor’s note: Tom Rose is a Goshen-based author of three books, including the second edition of “Balloon in a Box, Coping with Grief,” which he wrote following the death of his wife, Joyce. Rose is available for speaking engagements and as a grief group facilitator. He can be reached at roseandrose@comcast. net or (574) 596-6256. His website is thomaslrose.com. After the death of my wife from breast cancer in August 2019, encouraged by a friend, I wrote a book, “Balloon in a Box, Coping with Grief.” With that little book, I caught lightning in a bottle, because I suddenly became an author and a speaker. I have made over 80 speaking appearances at churches, service clubs, retirement communities and prisons. The experience has brought me closer to my faith and has resulted in signiﬁcant life changes. Helping others through their grief journey has

become my ministry, my quest. At 83 years old, I now know what He wants me to do. Senior Life has offered me this opportunity to share my thoughts, experiences and opinions on coping with grief. Please be aware, I am not a trained professional of any kind. I am just an ordinary guy who has experienced the worst, the loss of a loving spouse. Without love, there would be no grief, so I do not consider it a “grief journey” but a “love journey.” It has been said that “grief is love’s souvenir.” The Greeks believed in seven kinds of love. One of those is Pragma, which also appears in the Bible. Pragma is described as an everlasting love that continues to grow. It continues to grow after your loved one has passed. Even after these many months have passed since her death, I love her more each day. I believe grief will never end; it may change but it will never end

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so I am on a never-ending “love journey.” People say life is difﬁcult. I say life is simple, it is just moments in time and experiences that become memories. Living is what it difﬁcult and grief is part of living. We will continue to experience grief, but we must learn to focus on the happy memories, not on things we didn’t do, but

on the things we did do with our loved ones. We must learn to move forward with them, not without them, taking all those wonderful memories with us. If not, controlled grief will take all of your energy. Don’t allow that to happen. Don’t waste your energy on grief, instead use it to create something positive. My books, my speaking and the family’s breast cancer support projects are taking my energy. This is how I am handling grief. Find out how to use your energy positively. What was your loved one’s favorite charity? Volunteer to help. There are an unlimited number of organizations that need help; hospitals, nursing homes, churches, Boys and Girls clubs, etc. Volunteer, and positively use your energy in honor of your loved one. Churches always ask us to share our time, talent and treasure. If you feel you have none of those, you do have one thing you can share, love!

After conversations with people at my speaking appearances, I have learned that the griever must find a way to express themselves. They must find the words, they must say the words and of course, they need to know the words have been heard. We cannot fix their grief, we just need to listen. That is all they want, just to be heard. “Please let me tell you what I am feeling.” Please, you cannot fix it, so please don’t try. “Grief is like having two lives. One is where you pretend that everything is alright and the other is where your heart silently screams out in pain.” — author unknown. In upcoming columns, we will discuss some of the other elements of grief, such as loneliness, anger, fear, depression, etc. If you would like to comment or want to talk, please e-mail me or give me a phone call. I would welcome your contact.

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Brian Middaugh holds off Parkinson’s one mile at a time 7H[W DQG 3KRWRV %\ 1$7+$1 3$&( 6SRUWV :ULWHU Nappanee resident Brian Middaugh has always tried to stay active, but when he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, in the past ﬁve years he found another gear. Middaugh was recognized by the Elder Haus in October for completing 500 miles on a stationary bike. He was presented with a new award for reaching the 500 club. “It means I’m doing what I need to do. Keep active. It kind of inspires me,” Middaugh said. Middaugh, 70, has been listening to advice from his doctor after his diagnosis. A typical recommendation for those in early stages of Parkinson’s disease is regular exercise. He began increasing the number of times he exercised at the Elder Haus in Nappanee. Middaugh rides a stationary bike every weekday. “Do what you got to do when you need to do it,” Middaugh said on his exercise. Tammy Rock, assistant director at the Elder Haus, noticed how many miles Middaugh was

pedaling and thought it was time to keep a record. “He would tell us how many miles he had gone and we were like ‘Really?’ So we started keeping track,” Rock said. “Sometimes he would do 10 miles. Most days it is around six. It was pretty incredible because we wanted to see how far he was going to go.” Since he has begun keeping track of his miles, the Elder Haus staff keeps track of others aiming to reach 100 or 500 miles on the stationary bike. Middaugh became the ﬁrst hit to 500 miles at the Elder Haus ever since mileage has been updated since the spring. Middaugh says he does not have a goal in mind to reach for his next milestone on the bike. To get through a tough ride, Middaugh turns to willpower. “My brain tells me to, so I stay with it,” Middaugh said. He listens to classic rock ‘n’ roll while pedaling, with songs from Quiet Riot and Queen among his favorites. While Middaugh does not show the discomfort of Parkinson’s at times, Rock and others can tell when he is in more pain than normal.

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Staying active was a challenge during the 18 months Elder Haus was closed due to COVID-19. One activity Middaugh began during that time, and still does, was to clean his kitchen ﬂoors with a rag and a bucket to stay active. Middaugh also keeps his brain sharp by

playing games like Bingo. While Middaugh can’t control how he got diagnosed with Parkinson’s he feels he does his best to control how he combats its symptoms and slow its progression. “It’s not easy,” Middaugh said. “It’s a silent illness.”

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early 1970s lyrics sometimes reﬂected the sentiments of someone who has basked in the spotlight long enough and now yearns to return to a simple past. Taupin’s words tended toward autobiography; he was raised on a farm in northeastern England, where he and his family lived without electricity until Taupin was 5 years old. John has said, “Bernie was always the more thoughtful one. I was always the one that said, ‘Let’s go out!’ We both burned the candle at both ends, but I did it far more than he did … I was just the guy who wrote the melodies; that was my job.” John then added, “I just loved writing to Bernie’s lyrics, (but) I really don’t analyze them much.” Success with John earned Taupin incredible wealth, but the former farmhand has remained grateful that — unlike his professional partner — he has been able to stay relatively anonymous. “My name does still get recognized,” Taupin says with a sigh. “I go places and give a credit card or give my name at the airport, and someone will recognize me, and the gushing begins. But I couldn’t live Elton’s life. I would rather drill myself

in the head with a nail gun than do what he does.” Taupin continues, “There was a period when I was going through that whole ‘got to get back to my roots’ thing … I don’t believe I was ever turning my back on success or saying I didn’t want it; I think I was just hoping that maybe there was a happy medium way to exist successfully in a more tranquil setting.” “Goodbye yellow brick road “Where the dogs of society howl “You can’t plant me in your penthouse “I’m going back to my plow.” Taupin realized his goal in 1992 when he bought, not a duplicate of the hardscrabble English farm of his youth, but a 30-acre ranch near trendy Santa Barbara, Calif., in the ultra-pricey Santa Ynez Valley, where numerous A-list Hollywood personalities have owned property. Here Taupin now enjoys painting and riding horses. “I ﬁnally decided my future lies “Beyond the yellow brick road.” P.S. In 2008, Goodbye Yellow Brickle Road became a Ben & Jerry’s ice cream ﬂavor.

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Shull shows faith in Jesus Christ brings healing %\ /$85,( /(&+/,71(5 6WDII :ULWHU “I came from a family with afﬂictions,” stated Janet Shull, Silver Lake. “I’ve had much trauma and heartache in my life. But God has healed me and called me to be a counselor. I’ve found that those who have faith in Jesus Christ are quickest to recover from trauma or mental illness.” Shull grew up in the Episcopal Church. “I enjoyed church service but didn’t really understand it. Because of my family’s dysfunction, we weren’t always regular attendees.” She dedicated her life to Jesus Christ when she was a young married woman. “I was grieving over the loss of both of my parents, who died within months of one another.

Our friends, Guy and Jean, led my husband Charlie and me to the Lord. We began attending Zion Lutheran Church in North Manchester, where I still attend. Charlie became a youth leader.” Life dealt Shull a bitter blow. “Charlie became a Christian counseling attorney. A lady living in a women’s shelter called him for assistance. Her abusive husband found out and killed her in front of their four children. Then he traveled to Charlie’s ofﬁce in North Manchester and murdered him. After that, he went out in the country and shot himself.” However, in spite of this terrible tragedy, God was still working in her life. “So many people wondered how God could let this happen to such a good man as Charlie. But I heard the Lord’s voice deep in

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In retirement, I am a broken man I am retired. So, I don’t work. Neither did anything in our house on Thursday of last week. The problem began ,1 $ about 2 a.m. 1876+(// One of the %\ ',&. fire alarms :2/)6,( started making a weird chirping sound. We assumed it was the batteries, but this is not an easy fix. It required one of us to get up on a high ladder and replace one of those nine-volt puppies. We needed a volunteer to take on this risky task, so I offered to hold Mary Ellen in case she fell. The next morning, the alarm was still chirping. Our next-door neighbor is a former New York City fireman. I called him. “Paul, it’s Dick next door. Our fire alarms won’t stop beeping.” “Well, Dick, it’s one of two things. Either all the batteries need changing, or... “Yes, yes, or what? “Or your house is on fire.” Paul thought that was pretty funny. He came over and replaced all the batteries. Later, Mary Ellen and I went for a walk and when we returned the garage door wouldn’t open. Mary Ellen asked me if I put in the right code. “Yes,” I said. “It’s the date of our anniversary, isn’t it?” “Oh, dear. I wish you had used a number you could remember.” Paul came over and taught

us how to reset the code, but now to open the door we have to remember Paul and Karen’s anniversary. All this made me realize that I needed additional keys to the front door. At one mega-hardware store, there is an automatic key machine. No humans required; not that you can find one in a place like that. Later, I realized two things. First, the company now had in its computer both a copy of our front door key as well as a copy of my credit card. But it didn’t matter. None of the three keys worked. Paul later showed me his locksmith’s key duplicator in his garage. Now, I have all the keys I need. That same afternoon, Mary Ellen wanted to edge the lawn. She hates mowing the grass, but she enjoys edging it. And then she wants me to come up from my basement office and tell her what a great job she’s done. A woman shouldn’t ask a married man to come up and see her edgings. But the weed whacker wasn’t working. The string line kept breaking. Paul came over and explained that the cord I was using was the wrong thickness. He had several types in his garage, where he has a complete workshop, so he made the necessary replacement. Someday, if you move, move next door to a retired New York City fireman. Just after Mary Ellen finished manicuring our lawn, she informed me the icemaker and the lights in the laundry room weren’t working. I checked the circuit breakers and then made sure those lit-

tle weird things in the garage and on the bathroom walls (whose name I don’t know) hadn’t popped out. Paul saw me in the garage and showed me I was not pushing down

on the button long enough or hard enough. Suddenly, the lights and the icemaker went to work. When the dryer ﬁnally started, I went out to buy Paul a case of beer.

Later, the cable went out and the water softener wasn’t working. I knew both these things could be easily ﬁxed, but this late at night, I didn’t want to bother Paul.

Shull shows faith Continued from page 12 apy and another in library science. “I spent 10 years as a junior high librarian.” She was 35 when she became a widow. “I felt called to become a counselor. At 48 I went to Grace College to earn my master’s degree in counseling.” She had another struggle when she married her second husband, Jim Shull. “We were together for nine years. We separated for two years. I prayed we’d reconcile.” And they did reconcile. They’ve had 23 happy years together after their split. It was Jim who encouraged Ja-

net to get her master’s degree in counseling. Shull began her counseling career working at the Bowen Center in Warsaw for 13 years. “I’ve spent the last eight years at the Bowen Center in Wabash. I’m a mental health and substance abuse counselor.” At the Bowen Center, Shull becomes a conduit of Christ’s unconditional love. “Those of us who are Christians cannot force our beliefs on others. But we can show them the unconditional love of a Savior who died for them. In counseling circles, we refer to this love as unconditional positive

regard for our clients.” Her specialties are trauma, grief, loss and depression. “So many people feel invalidated. In my ofﬁce I want them to know that I hear them, I understand them, and I believe them.” Shull believes the six keys to a healthy lifestyle are to eat right, sleep right, exercise, think positively, reduce stress and develop your spirituality. “I believe a relationship with Jesus Christ is the healthiest way to live,” she said. Shull is available as a guest speaker or lecturer. Contact her at shulljaneti@gmail.com.

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so, and certainly not for nutritional information. I’m not blaming the doctors; the protocols they trained under were to respond a certain way based on the symptoms presented. The standard American diet is currently: 54% processed products, 32% animal products, 10% veggies, fruits & nuts and 4% whole grain. The 10% veggies, fruits and nuts says it all for me. Flip these numbers and you’ve got it right. I ﬁnd it amusing that we’ve become so conditioned to eating unhealthy that whole foods plant based eating is considered dieting, disordered eating or just weird. Whole Food equals food without an ingredient list; veggies, fruits, raw nuts & seeds. Plant-based — it grows intact from the ground, a tree, a hothouse or hydroponically, greens, beans, mushrooms, onions, brown rice. We are coming up on the holidays folks and you can decide to eat your way through it because it’s only six weeks long and: I

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and later adopted Pamela Lyndon Travers as her pen name. (Travers was her father’s first name, and to Helen the name “Pamela” had a rather delightful lilt.) In 1926, P. L. published a short story called “Mary Poppins and the Match Man,” which introduced her legendary nanny character, as well as Bert the street artist. Seven years later, Travers began work on a full-length Mary Poppins narrative. The resultant book became P. L.’s first literary success the following year — 1934 — with numerous successful sequels to follow later. When Walt Disney’s daughters Diane and Sharon were children, they both loved Travers’ books. Urged on by the girls’ enthusiasm, Walt spent 20 years in pursuit of P. L.’s approval to allow her creation to become a flesh-and-blood movie character. Disney even paid Travers a visit at her London home.

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Grace Village jam sessions still going strong Twenty years ago, Dr. John Davis asked the Grace Village Retirement Community if he, his brother, Robert, and George and Waunita Young could move their weekly musical jam sessions to the dining room. In the beginning, it was simply a place for a few musicians to meet and share their music with each other. But as time passed, more and more residents, their family and friends, and members of the community were welcomed to attend. That was the beginning of the weekly program known as Thursday Night Jam. As the years progressed, requests were made by residents moving to other levels of care at Grace Village to have jam sessions in their area as well. So individual artists and small music groups splintered off from the main Thursday night ensemble to serve those requests at other times. Thursday Night Jam is an unrehearsed, spontaneous music event and an informal opportunity to enjoy familiar gospel, folk, country, bluegrass and blues music, combined with some laughs and fellowship with others. Grace Village is grateful for the uplifting, encouraging presence of Thursday Night Jam,

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Mayor Gina Leichty, a proven leader with a heart for Goshen After 192 years, in June 2023, the Goshen welcomed the first woman to its executive office. Mayor Gina Leichty, a 33-year resident, business owner, and community leader, stepped into the role with an established record and a firm belief that the most powerful approach to addressing challenges lies in collaboration, not division. History and Experience Leichty’s roots run deep in Goshen. After graduating from college, Leichty began her leadership career in social service,

Plan your search for a financial planner %\ &(&,/ 6&$*/,21( 0DWXUH /LIH )HDWXUHV Choosing a financial advisor is a major life decision. It can determine your financial trajectory for years to come, so your choice is important. Plodding ahead without one can dim your financial future. A recent Northwestern Mutual study revealed that two-thirds of U.S. adults admit their financial planning needs improvement. That means only one-third of Americans work with a financial advisor. While advisors are prohibited by law from making promises of returns, research suggests that people who work with a financial planner feel more at ease about their finances and could end up with 15% more money to spend in retirement. The value of professional investment advice varies with each individual circumstance and portfolio composition. When searching for a financial advisor, consider carefully your investment objectives and risk factors. Perform your own due diligence before making your choice. Hiring an advisor who is not a fiduciary means they could recommend decisions that may not be in your best interest. A fiduciary is defined as an individual who is ethically bound to act in another person’s best interest. Registered fiduciary financial advisors must avoid conflicts of interest and disclose any potential conflicts of interest to clients. Look for a financial advisor with a speciality that works for you. Many specialize in retirement planning while others work best with small-business owners or individuals with high net worth. Then check their strategy. Do they prefer aggressive trading in growth stocks or do they prefer to spread out their investments in stocks, bonds and mutual funds? During your meeting, ask to see their credentials and licenses, then have them explain how they’re paid. Mature Life Features Copyright 2023

directing operations for Goldenrod. She went on to serve as the ﬁrst director of communications at Keystone RV and alternative energy company Lucid Energy Technologies. Later she opened Eyedart Creative Studio with her husband, Ben, providing marketing services for businesses throughout the midwest. Leichty’s unwavering commitment to the Goshen community began long before politics. As the volunteer co-founder of Downtown Goshen Inc., she created Goshen’s First Fridays, which generates more than $1.5 million annually in consumer spending. She served as president of Goshen Theater Inc., successfully procuring over $4 million in grant funds. She also secured millions of dollars of federal funding to bring technology research to Goshen through the department of energy. Looking Ahead In the few months in ofﬁce,

Leichty has led Goshen’s 20 departments and administrators through strategic planning for the 2024 budget, negotiated union contracts, initiated a partnership with Goshen Schools, established a neighborhood liaison team, and bolstered the City’s technological infrastructure. Leichty’s short-term priorities include maintaining robust ﬁnances, building solid infrastructure, and integrated public safety. Longer-term priorities include focusing on generational living initiatives, providing useful government, and ensuring environmental preparedness. Multi-Generational Living “Goshen’s brightest days are ahead of us,” said Leichty. “With a careful eye on our ﬁnances and strong collaboration networks, we can set ourselves apart as the best small city in the midwest for multi-generations of residents.”

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best of its kind in all of northern Indiana. And best of all, it’s free to attend. Leave your wallet at home. Old Fashioned Christmas is a community program with participation from the Town of Syracuse Parks Department, Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation, Boy Scouts, SyracuseWawasee Chamber of Commerce, Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary Club, Wawasee Kiwanis, SyracuseWawasee Historical Museum, Oakwood Resort and others. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. with Christmas music prior to the tree lighting at 6:15 p.m. The event is free to attend at Oakwood Resort, 702 E. Lake View Road, Syracuse.

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