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St. John Lions Club president enjoys giving back to community %\ &$55,( 67(,1:(* )HDWXUH :ULWHU Al Konieczka first joined the St. John Lions Club in November 2005. Since then he has been very active in the club. He has served in a number of roles. These include secretary and president for the club. He has been technology chairperson for the district the past eight years. Konieczka has been on the Lions’ state technology committee for the past eight years. He has also served as zone chairperson in the past. In addition to past terms as president, he has been the sitting president since July 2016. As part of the St. John Lions Club, Konieczka has been involved in many of the club’s community projects. These have included tree planting, assisting families with care baskets during the holidays, recycling plastic water bottle caps to make and place 15 buddy benches at various locations, providing eye exams and glasses to needy families, and recycling 1,500 to 2,000 pairs of eyeglasses each year. The club also purchases and presents dictionaries to third-grade students each year, donates funds to numerous charitable and community organizations, presents service awards to young students and provides

scholarships to graduating high school seniors. “My favorite things about being a Lion are giving back to the community,” he noted. “Seeing the smile on someone’s face or receiving a card or letter in the mail from someone in need that our club helped provides a wonderful feeling and sense of purpose. Our goal and mission as members of the St. John Lions Club is to help others and that’s just what Lions do — we serve.” Konieczka’s community involvement extends beyond Lions Club. “I have been an active participant and former chairman of the board for the Northwest Indiana Cancer Kids Foundation. While I no longer serve on their board, I am still active with the organization,” he said. “I help organize an annual golf outing each year in memory of one of my best friends, who died from cancer at 62 years

old.” In addition to the NICK Foundation, Konieczka and his wife are also actively involved with another childhood cancer organization. They send out cards and care packages each month to children battling DIPG, a deadly brain cancer. “I am also on the board and executive committee for the Better Business Bureau of Northern Indiana. I have been a member of the BBB through my business since 2006, and I’ve served on the board of directors since 2008.” Konieczka and his wife, Denise, have been married for 14 years and have five grown children and four grandchildren. He enjoys golfing, fishing, traveling and spending time with family. He encourages others to learn more about what Lions do and consider getting involved. For more information, visit www. stjohnlions.org.

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Lake Historical Association. A new seven-room exhibit to the museum, called “The Story of Cedar Lake,” was made possible by a grant from the Indiana Historical Society funded by the Lilly Endowment. “The exhibit tells the history of Cedar Lake from its glacial formation through the early 20th century and the stories of the business that helped make Cedar Lake a community known throughout the region and the nation,” said Julie Zasada, executive director of the Cedar Lake Historical Association. “The imaginative displays include tactile opportunities to connect with Cedar Lake history in ways never before possible.” The Museum at Lassen’s Resort is housed in the historic Lassen’s Resort Hotel. The exhibit wing of the building was originally situated on the opposite shore of the lake and constructed in the 1890s as the boarding house for the Armour Bros. meat packing operation. They housed the workforce there each winter for about eight weeks, while the crews harvested ice from Cedar Lake. The ice was sent to the Chicago stockyards operation to preserve meat for railroad transportation, Zasada explained. “When mechanical refrigeration made the ice harvesting practice obsolete, the building was acquired by the Lassen Brothers. The Lassens had been operating their summer resort at Cedar Lake since 1896. It had a dance hall and buffet restaurant on piers over the water, a saloon, cottages, miniature golf course, orchard and lake fun, such as a water slide,” said Zasada. “In the winter of 1919, the Lassens moved the building across the frozen lake to its present site, set it on its foundation and constructed the lakeside wing with wraparound porch using

lumber from the old ice barns. It opened with great fanfare on May 7, 1921.” The entire 20-acre parcel later became a summer camp from the mid-1940s to the mid-1970s. When the town of Cedar Lake acquired the grounds and buildings, the Cedar Lake Historical Association was formed in 1977 to save the hotel from demolition. It became the Lake of the Red Cedars Museum on Oct. 18, 1986. On May 7, the Cedar Lake Historical Association celebrated the 100th anniversary of the hotel by retheming the museum as The Museum at Lassen’s Resort. Also new this year is the addition of a 1947 International KB5 truck acquired from the Taylor Family, which operated the Taylor Ice Company. It sits outside beside the museum. Make sure to mark the calendar for July 26-30 when the Cedar Lake Historical Association and Hesston Steam Museum are partnering to bring the science of steam power alive through lectures, museum tours, special programs and steamboat rides. There will be daily trips on an authentic 1920 steamboat. Regular hours for the museum are from 3-6 p.m. Thursday and Friday and from 2-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. They also open from 3-6 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month when the Cedar Lake Farmers Market is taking place. The CLHA is a nonprofit corporation fully operated and managed by volunteers. In 2020, over 4,000 volunteer hours were logged. The organization welcomes new volunteers. The museum is located at 7408 Constitution Ave., Cedar Lake. For more information on the museum, events and volunteer opportunities, visit www. lassensresort.org or call (219) 390-2493.

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it is very important to honor and preserve the past. Too many people today think we are in a throw away society,” said Maravilla. “I also became very interested in upcycling and repurposing vintage and antique goods.” Her love of repurposing and everything vintage led her to open a store in Hammond called It’s Just Serendipity in 2009. “My grandpa Domberg had a store in Chicago. My

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mom and sisters have always loved antiques/vintage/repurposing/decorating, so the love of antiques is in my blood,” she said. Maravilla grew up in Lansing, Ill. She attended St. Ann Elementary School and then Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights through half of her junior year when her family relocated to Texas due to a job transfer for her dad. She finished at Reicher Catholic High School and attended McLennan Community College in Waco, Texas, where she earned an associate’s degree in fashion merchandising with high honors. She later returned to the area and she and partner, Raymundo, made it a mission to help revitalize downtown Hammond. She had fond memories of shopping in downtown Hammond as a child and thought it would be a perfect location to open her business. Maravilla has served on the Downtown Hammond Council as president and event strategist. She has also served on the board of directors of the South Shore Arts and the Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra, the board of directors of the Hammond Development Corporation, and Munster Chamber of Commerce board for over 20 years. Maravilla enjoys the challenge of a good antique hunt and she relishes the opportunity to help a customer find just what they are looking for. “I tell customers when they shop with us, ‘Don’t think of what it was, imagine what I could be,’ ” Maravilla said. As many other small business owners had to do during the pandemic, Maravilla was forced to “pivot” and re-invent things. She’s shifted to more online shopping and viewing the store by appointment. “We currently open one weekend a month and offer private shopping appointments seven days a week,” she said. It comes as no surprise that

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Maravilla enjoys reading, bicycling, spending time with friends and shopping for vintage decor for her two favorite holidays, Halloween and Christmas.

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A bit of foresight will smooth the bumps. First off, if you plan to move to another part of the city or country, visit the area and make yourself aware of the differences in weather, taxes, traffic and lifestyle with which you’ll be living for the rest of your life. Then look at home prices in your community to see how much you expect to get for your property. Compare this with the price of a new house or apartment you’d like to move into after selling your home. Mature Life Features, copyright 2021

Master gardeners hosting ‘A Day in the Gardens’ Lake County Master Gardeners is hosting A Day in the Gardens garden walk from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 11. Nothing compares to the tranquility and beauty of taking a stroll through a splendid garden on a summer day. Join the master gardeners to celebrate the beauty of nine gardens in Schererville, Dyer and St. John. Gather landscaping ideas for your own home as you view shade gardens, perennial beds, native plants and containers galore. Master gardeners and the homeowners will be on-site to answer any questions. Join in the fun of a

“garden hunt” for pollinatorfriendly, native plants. The garden walk is one of three fundraisers the master gardeners have each year. The organization is committed to “helping others grow” and the proceeds help fund the Lake County master gardener scholarship and grant programs. Ways To Get Tickets • Lake County Office, 2293 N. Main St., Crown Point, or call (219) 755-3240. • Local vendors. The vendors for this year’s walk are Leo’s in Cedar Lake, Niemeyer’s and The Artful Garden in Crown Point, Elzinga’s and

Walt’s in Dyer, Remus Farms in Hobart and Mighty Mike’s Tires in St. John. Tickets are $10. Cash or check only. • On the day of the walk at the LCMGA table at St. John the Evangelist Rectory, 10701 Olcott Ave., St. John. Cash or check only. • Online using Eventbrite. When purchasing a ticket on Eventbrite, check-in at the LCMGA table at St. John the Evangelist Rectory the day of the event to receive a program listing the garden locations. Use a credit and debit card, but note that online purchases include a $1.26 Eventbrite surcharge.

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Frankie and Annette hit the beach Imagine a world where nobody is inconvenienced by school, parents or illness. Where life involves no work schedules, %\ 5$1'$/ no church & +,// services, no money problems. Where nobody riots for civil rights, wreaks inner city destruction, protests an unjust war, embraces illegal drugs or murders prominent leaders. Welcome to the world of “clean teen” 1960s California beach party movies, whose key elements include eternal sunshine, skimpy swimwear, surfing scenes, nighttime bonfires, teen-oriented tunes and the promise of (gasp) sex. Actually, scratch that last one. While the assurance of lovemaking was indirectly alluded to in movie trailers and on theater posters, no such activity actually materialized on the screen. Leading the charge for these films was AIP — American 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 ItalianAmericans, whereas the quintessential Golden State surf/beach devotee was actually a longhaired blonde of either sex. Dick Dale & the Deltones provided the music in “Beach Party,” with the surf-guitar wizard blasting a highly amplified instrument that was strangely unattached to any visible power source. Music was always an important feature. Later beach party flicks featured such diverse tunemakers as the Beach Boys, Little Stevie Wonder, Nancy Sinatra, James Brown, Lesley Gore, the

Righteous Brothers and Little Richard. Funicello later offered her take on the popularity of the beach party films. “It showed 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.

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Polluted Medicare files %\ :22'52: :,/&2; On May 6, I wrote a letter to a client to inform him that the Medicare file on him had been polluted with old or false information. How did I know that? A few weeks ago, I started helping him with a $245.86 medical bill from a local hospital. I checked with his Medicare supplement insurance company to learn if it ever got the claim from Medicare. It had not. So, I wrote a letter to the hospital explaining this. I asked for some time to help the client get a copy of the Medicare ruling on this claim, so that I could compare it with the hospital bill and help the client to resolve the problem. When I saw the Medicare

ruling, I knew exactly what the problem was. Medicare had sent the claim information to Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield instead of sending it to Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield. That is why our client’s insurance company never got the claim to pay to the hospital. The two companies are different and service different areas of our country. I wrote to our client and told him what the problem was and that I know how to fix it. I don’t have a magic wand. Fixing the problem will take work and time. But I have helped many clients in the past to fix this type of problem. This problem must be fixed or our client will continue to have claims information sent to the wrong insurance company until the problem is fixed.

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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. Mature Life Features, copyright 2021

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residents in its facility. Tony Goin serves as the director of therapy and manages some of those staff members. With his guidance that provides structure and maps out a patient’s journey back to health and mobility, he is excited to work each day. “I manage the therapy staff; that involves planning out each patient’s schedule and each therapist’s schedule with the Continued on page 9

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Hartsfield Village offers comprehensive rehabilitation services Experienced professionals at Hartsfield Village’s Rehabilitation Center help patients recover from surgery, injury or serious illness. Although transitions can be challenging, the rehabilitation center strives to facilitate the process smoothly in an encouraging environment where patients feel welcome and well informed. Hartsfield Village offers comprehensive rehabilitation services including physical, occupational and speech therapies, respiratory therapy, IV therapy, nutrition, wound and pain management programs. Patients have private and semi-private rooms with flatscreen TVs, 24-hour nursing care, individualized care planning, medication management and meals to meet specific dietary and therapeutic needs from a registered dietitian. It also has access to amenities, such as daily therapeutic recreational activities, salon services and much more. “COVID-19 introduced an unprecedented set of circumstances in health care and beyond, touching every area of our lives,” said Susan Seydel,

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Love of the game keeps umpire coming back %\ 67(9( (89,12 )HDWXUH :ULWHU His knees may not carry him around the bases, but that does not prevent Dave Cannon from giving back to the diamond he loves. For the past six years, Cannon, 52, has been umpiring Valparaiso Parks adult slowpitch softball leagues. Regardless of whether it’s men’s, women’s or coed play, Cannon is there. “I just love it. I love ball. I just like to umpire,” Cannon said. “I played baseball growing up, from age 8 to 18.” From Valparaiso’s Old Fairgrounds Park, Cannon currently works three nights a week, four games a night. In 2020, he umped six days a week. Getting at the park by 5:30 p.m., Cannon may not get home until 10:30 p.m. Games are seven inning affairs with a one hour time limit. Each game has one umpire. Valparaiso Parks offers 12 divisions of adult softball, played on four fields at the park.

Currently on disability, Cannon cited similarities between the challenges and fun parts of umpiring. “You’re dealing with different people, a different atmosphere. Everybody has that competitive side. Everyone wants to win,” he said. “Generally, I get along with everybody. There’s no drama.” Noting that male softball players tend to be more testosterone driven to win than females, the umpire added, “I try to be fair with everybody.” Umpiring local slow-pitch softball games does not require attending camps or clinics, said Cannon, adding that training would be required for those traveling and working state tournaments. Cannon and his wife, Jen, have a son, a high school junior. Family is important to Cannon, who traces his love of baseball to his father, Jim, who coached him for 10 years. During that time, his father’s teams only lost 16 games. “He taught me everything,” said Cannon, whose older sister played softball and older brother also played baseball.

Cannon started out as a pitcher and first baseman, later moving to third base. He finished as a pitcher. “I have a lot of good memories,” Cannon recalled. “I would not change a thing.” Among those memories came when he was in the Big Leagues, when Cannon’s 16- to 18-year-old all-star team played at Four Winds Field at Coveleski Stadium in South Bend. Home of the High-A Central minor league South Bend Cubs, the stadium opened in 1987. “It was great — the facilities, the dugout, the warm-up area for pitchers. It was so pristine and we were not used to that,” Cannon said, recalling seeing players’ names in lights on the electronic scoreboard. “My dad loaded up the RV and fit as many of us as he could.” Then there was mom Dorothy, never too far behind. “My mom followed us to all the games,” Cannon said. “She was always on the road with us, always a part of the team. She made sure everything was ready to go.”

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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 16. Revere %\ 5$1'$/ ran a drive& +,// in restau$ %RRPHU %ODVW rant west 7R 7KH 3DVW 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. Continued on page 11

Munster Med-Inn Continued from page 7 patient,” explained Goin. “It also involves meeting with departments throughout the facility, doing screenings and many other things.” “We get a huge diversity of patients, but the typical response here is one of laughter and good conversation,” said Goin. “We’re able to see patients recover mobility here that were unable to make progress before.” Additionally, Goin knows healing involves more than a good

therapy program. Our patients must be able to build a good relationship with their therapist to create trust and motivation. “We help people get better and I get to see desired outcomes and help them return home or be pain free,” said Goin. With a high energy staff that remains calm throughout the therapy process, Goin knows he has a great staff under his eye. “I have energetic, highly motivated, patient-oriented people that are working extremely hard

to improve outcomes of their patients,” said Goin. With Goin’s guidance and the work ethic of his department, patients are able to come into a welcoming facility and receive exceptional service. Munster Med-Inn is located at 7935 Calumet Ave., Munster. For more information about any of its services, call (219) 836-8300, visit Facebook.com/MunsterMedInn, or visit the brand new virtual tour at www.munstermed-inn. com.

Hartsfield Continued from page 7 Hartsfield Village rose to the challenge each day, continuing to provide compassionate care and state-of-the-art therapy while keeping our patients and residents comfortable and safe. We incorporated the Surfacide UV system into our cleaning and disinfecting routine, always remaining proactive in our response to the pandemic.” A continuing care retirement community, Hartsfield Village is part of Community Healthcare System, which includes Community Hospital, Munster; St. Catherine Hospital, East Chicago; St. Mary Medical Center, Hobart, and specialty hospital Community Stroke and Rehabilitation Center in Crown Point. Affiliated with Community Healthcare System, Hartsfield Village’s Rehabilitation Center also offers home health services for those in need of physical, occupational or speech therapy in the convenience of their own home. Staff provide a caring touch and help to enhance recovery for patients and restore maximum mobility and independence. Hartsfield Village offers rehabilitative care on an inpatient basis. “Providing exceptional care remains our top priority and it is truly an honor to serve the community,” Seydel said. Find out how Hartsfield’s continuing care retirement community can provide a better quality of life for your loved one and peace of mind for you. For more information about Hartsfield Village Rehabilitation Center, 503 Otis Bowen Drive, Munster, visit www. hartsfieldvillage.com or call (219) 934-0590.

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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

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Polka Party will be July 18 in Hammond Hammond will be hosting the 2021 Festival of the Lakes from July 13-18. Hammond likes to showcase the three lakes that are available for the public to recreate on and around Wolf Lake. This is where the bulk of the Festival of the Lakes activities take place: Lake George, where the Lost Marsh Golf Course is located, and Lake Michigan, where the Hammond Marina and Hammond Beach is located. The Festival of the Lakes Polka Party is a mainstay at the festival, set to be held from 2-6 p.m. July 18, on the marina’s patio on the shores of Lake Michigan. Authentic Polish food will be available for purchase from the long-time Hammond restaurant, Cavalier Inn. There will also be beverages available for purchase from the Hammond Marina. Feel free to bring a chair and blanket and put on dancing shoes. This event boasts no admission charge and parking is free.

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formed for numerous festivals, weddings and dances in Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York. Though there have been some changes over the years, the

current group includes three original members, the Sienkowski brothers: Eddie, Dan and Tom Sienkowski, all from Indiana. They are joined by cousin Wayne Sienkowski, Fred Edelmaier and Al Jelinek from the Chicago area.

Together, The E-Z Tones have over 250 years of experience playing the music they love. For more information, visit www.festivalofthelakes.com or call Hammond Parks and Recreation at (219) 853-6378.

LCPL hosting virtual programs in June · Virtual Book Discussion, 5-6 p.m. June 16. Virtual discussion of the book, “When We Were Vikings.” Pickup a copy at the Cedar Lake branch. · Virtual How to Start a Worm Bin: Vermi-composting Basics, 5-6 p.m. June 17. · Adult Take and Make Craft is 5-6 p.m. June 17. Pick up a craft kit from the Lake StationNew Chicago Branch and a tutorial is on Zoom. Supplies are limited to 10 participants. Must register and pick up craft by June 15. Ages 18 and up. · Virtual Science Hour, 1011 a.m. June 19, every third Saturday of the month. Each month is a different science topic that is relevant to human health. Email is required to register. · Resume Tips and Tricks, 3-4

p.m. June 21. Learn some basic tips on how to make a simple, but professional resume; use Zoom to connect virtually; receive the event invite and password prior to the event. · Between the Lines Book Club, 3-4 p.m. June 22, “An American Marriage” by Tayari Jones. Books for this Zoom discussion can be picked up at the Dyer-Schererville branch prior to the event.

· Self-Care Series: Meditation for Dealing with Stress, 5:30-6:30 p.m. June 22. Umesh Bhatia, long-time meditation practitioner, will host a workshop on meditation and it’s physical, emotional and spiritual benefits. · Munster Virtual Book Discussion, 1:30-2:30 p.m. June 24. Join a virtual discussion using Zoom. Copies of the book are available at the

Munster’s branch. · Virtual Book Tasting from 11 a.m. to noon, June 28. · Book Buddies Discussion is 4-5 p.m. June 28, featuring “Before We Were Yours” by Lisa Wingate. Pick up a copy at the Griffith curbside and join a virtual chat. Contact griffith@ lcplin.org for event details. · Graphic Novel Talk: “Spider-Man Absolute Carnage,” 5:30-6:30 p.m. June 29.

‘Indian Reservation’ Continued from page 9 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 reserva-

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debris, small buildings and anything flammable as far out from the house as you can.

Exacerbating the pain of plane travel is the news that makers are cramming even more seats into their planes to meet their airline customers’ demands. Five-abreast seating is being replaced by six-abreast seats in the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320. The wide-body Boeing 777 is coming out with 10-abreast seating to replace its nine-abreast configuration. And first class, even if you can afford it, is disappearing. Experts predict U.S. commercial airlines will no longer offer it by the end of the decade. Further obstructing one’s ability to find comfort in the cabin are the fares slapdashed together by the airlines. The lowest fare available is what’s featured when ads tout travel to sunny beaches or iconic landmarks around the world. That will probably get you a middle seat. And you’re still going to have to pay for luggage and pick up a takewith-you lunch in the airport before boarding. Reserving your seat online or even in a phone chat with a reservations agent isn’t surefire either because if that model aircraft doesn’t fill up for that flight, it’s likely going to be replaced by a smaller plane. And there goes your selected seat. Some airlines don’t permit low-paying customers to pick their seats until check-in time, after the better-paying customers have selected theirs. Airlines that don’t assign seats charge a fee for early boarding so passengers can avoid the middle seats. Seasoned travelers have learned one thing: Be polite and patient with the gate agent because they play a major role in the final decision on what kind of seat you’re going to get.

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

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 earthquakes also has to be acquired separately and usually includes deductibles as high as 20%. Renters need coverage, too. There are a few things you can do to strengthen your structure against most of the hazards mentioned: • Install a burglar-proof alarm system in your home. 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,

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Once quiet, woman has turned her faith life around %\ 67(9( (89,12 )HDWXUH :ULWHU Vivian Szyndrowski thinks of St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Student Center by Valparaiso University as home. “This has become my life,” the Chesterton resident said. “It’s my family.” Since turning her life around spiritually, Szyndrowski has turned herself on to programs at the center known as St. T’s. A widowed retiree, this former special needs resource person and paraprofessional is a Bible study leader, sacristan and lector. She also works with vocations and the traveling cross ministry. A cross for priestly vocations goes to different homes, where families pray for those discerning the priesthood or religious life. Szyndrowski is also working

on a booklet with prayers and readings to accompany the cross. Another ministry, a victim to the pandemic, is St. T’s weekly soup kitchen. She volunteered when the kitchen was operating and also assisted with clothing drives. She also took communion to the homebound before COVID-19 hit. She remains active in the Helping Hands ministry, contacting people following surgeries and checking if they need help. Despite being a cradle Catholic, Szyndrowski admits she was not an active participant for 55 years. Then she came to St. T’s and met its chaplain, the Rev. Christopher Stanish, who “turned me around,” she said. “I rediscovered my faith and it’s been amazing. As Szyndrowski recalled, her transformation began around February 2016. An introvert who

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stayed in the back pew, she didn’t make eye contact with others. After Stanish teased her a little, she talked with him and, for the first time in nearly six decades, she made a confession. “I was alive again,” she recalled. “Jesus Christ started working in me. I said, ‘Feed me. Give me more to learn.’ ” Stanish provided her with more religion information and eventually she attended a retreat. Today she’s a different person, but she shies away from taking any personal credit. “The Holy Spirit is working through me and is making a difference in my life,” she said. Stanish credits Szyndrowski with having a heart of gold. “Ever since she allowed Christ to come into her life and bring healing, there has been a joy that comes from her,” the priest said. “She loves to pour herself out in service to others and she has this ability to support and believe in others even when no one else does.” Szyndrowski believes in “seeing Christ in everyone. I look at people and want to know what I can do to listen and hear their stories. Sometimes it’s just someone to talk to. I don’t want to leave anyone in the cold if I can help in any way.” She starts her day with a Rosary, Litany of the Hours, reli-

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soul pants for you, my God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God?” “I want so much to see Jesus’ face,” Szyndrowski said. “He’s done so much for me.”

That was the week that wasn’t “Doesn’t it feel like Sunday?” asked Mary Ellen a couple of weeks ago. “Yes, come to think of it, it does seem like a Sunday, even ,1 $ though it’s 1876+(// Saturday. %\ ',&. Why do you :2/)6,( 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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Seeing is relieving %\ &(&,/ 6&$*/,21( 0DWXUH /LIH )HDWXUHV A colleague joined a group of friends huddled around their hot chocolates on a frigid January day. After sweeping the snow off his overcoat, he took off his hat and tossed his sunglasses in it for safekeeping. Everyone around the table was taken aback and asked why he was wearing sunglasses in winter. He explained that sunglasses unglasses ess don’t just keep you cool ol in the heat of summer; they protect your eyes from the sun’s ultraviolet rays, which can damage your eyes. /,9( 086,& ³ /LYH PXVLF E\ 7KH 3HWH &DUOR 7KUHH ZLOO WDNH SODFH They also cut down -XO\ LQ +DPPRQG 3KRWR SURYLGHG 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 The 17th annual Festival free lunch provided by Emerto protect your skin from the of the Lakes ensures everyald Green and music by the sun’s damaging rays — even one is included in the event’s Pete Carlo Three. This event when it’s cloudy. fun and excitement by offeris free and offers goody bags Just as the COVID erratic ing Senior Day to the comto everyone in attendance, munity. while supplies last. Vendors Senior Day is from 10 a.m. will also be available with to 1 p.m. July 14, at the Eminformation pertaining to erald Green on Lost Marsh various senior services. Golf Course, 1001 129th St., Visit www.festiHammond. Seniors age 55 valofthelakes.com or call and older can come and enjoy (219) 853-7705 for more an afternoon of dancing, a information.

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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.

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 a yard. Both harsh lighting and poor lighting can give you headaches. So can improppositioning of your televier positionin sion set and computer screen. c Too high, low, low close or far can cause as well as ca se headaches, headac 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.

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.

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Wills clear the way %\ &(&,/ 6&$*/,21( 0DWXUH /LIH )HDWXUHV If you don’t have a will, write one out right now. While its legality may be questionable because laws differ from state to state and country to country, you’ll at least have made your wishes known regarding the distribution of your stuff after you die. This act of doling out your worldly goods might also get you started on the road to establishing a legally sound estate plan that will make life a lot easier for your family and friends when you pass away. If you do have a will and an estate plan, take a look at it to see if anything should be changed. If one of your children has died of some disease or disaster, you might have to make some adjustments. The same might be necessary if you’ve remarried, whether after a divorce or the death of your previous spouse. Or if someone originally included in your plans has fallen out of favor. A will signed by you and witnesses is simple to prepare. Think of who should get what and write it down. It can be as simple as stating your assets should be left to your spouse. If he or she has already passed away, you can designate how your estate

should divided among your children. A will establishes your wishes for the handling of your property when you die rather than having the state distribute it. If you feel matters are getting complicated, contact an attorney familiar with estate planning. Another important document you should prepare is a living will, which advises your family and medical staff how you wish to be treated when you no longer can speak for yourself. And you’ll want to give a person power of attorney to make those decisions for you. Which leads to another decision to make: giving someone you trust durable power of attorney to handle your financial matters when you no longer are able to. After all of this is in place, it requires regular review to make sure your list of assets is up to date. Have you sold your house or your stamp collection? Are all retirement accounts and insurance policies accounted for? Also make sure the location of your documents and safety deposit boxes, along with a list of all your computer passwords, is made available to the individuals who will be taking care of you and your estate. Mature Life Features, copyright 2021

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Self-care for caregivers %\ &(&,/ 6&$*/,21( 0DWXUH /LIH )HDWXUHV Caregivers, especially those unpaid individuals who take on the responsibility of caring for a family member or friend, have to be a bit selfish to be dependable and reliable over the long haul. They have to take care of themselves first so they can keep on taking care of others. Otherwise disease and depression can break up the time that should be devoted to their charges, be it aging parents or disabled children. COVID has added weight to their daily duties, as feelings of helplessness and hopelessness became magnified during the shutdowns, lockdowns, mask mandates and social distancing dictates. More than half of family caregivers reporting in one survey indicated that the coronavirus has made doing their job more emotionally demanding. More than a third said the pandemic disrupted the scheduling for doctor appointments and treatments for their charges. Through all this, it has become even more essential to take care of yourself. If you’re a caregiver, it’s important to curb burnout so you can handle the finances, deepening depression, short temper,

demands and irritating habits of the person you’ve taken charge of. So take a walk. Get out in the fresh air in a nearby park or stroll around the block. Combine exercise with relaxation so you can handle the expected and unexpected trials and tribulations you face each day. And don’t feel guilty for taking this time out. In fact, set aside some more time to enjoy yourself. It’s more difficult during these shutdown times, but you can still find somewhere to kaffeeklatsch with old friends. Or read a book out in the backyard. Or soak yourself in a warm bath. Share a sandwich with family members you haven’t visited for a while. Or go see the grandchild you haven’t seen since the globe was shut down. Also, become an expert in your area of caregiving. If your aging parent is losing chunks of memory, contact the local Alzheimer’s support group and learn what to expect and how to cope. There are nonprofit organizations that can help you deal with an array of disabilities and disease as well as dementia. Asking for help is not a sign of weakness. It helps make you stronger in your ability to care for your loved ones. Mature Life Features, copyright 2021

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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.

VNA of Northwest Indiana offers dignity and comfort %\ %2% )5$1.2 3UHVLGHQW &(2 I recently heard a sermon from a friend about the fruits of a vine. The image of a vine and fruits and wine have a prominent role in the scriptures as a metaphor. It got me thinking about our place in hospice and the confusion around hope at the end of life. Accepting hospice care is not the abandonment of hope, but rather a calibration of expectations. Hope never dies. I thought about that as Pastor Rich talked about the fruit of a vine and how master gardeners use pruning and care to sustain, enhance and promote growth. A well cared for vine bears much more perfect fruit than one that is not tended to. I see hospice care as part of that tending of the vine and that the fruit that it gives being how our loved ones live through us forever. I lost my father in 2003, yet not a day goes by that I not only think about him but think like him. In the vigor and ambition of my youth,

he always used to tell me to sleep on big decisions — “take a night to sleep on it,” he’d said. That lesson has served me well over the decades and still does. Hospice is not waving the white flag and giving up. It is taking back control of your choices and life and tending your vine. A life well lived, a

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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.

Methodist Hospitals offering COVID vaccines on a walk-in basis Methodist Hospitals has announced that it is now administering COVID-19 vaccines to those age 12 and older at the Northlake and Southlake campuses on a walk-in basis. No appointments are needed at these two locations, which offer the Pfizer vaccines. Both clinics are open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The locations of these two clinics are: • Northlake Campus Corporate Services Building, 550 Grant St., Gary. • Southlake Campus Pavilion B, First Floor Conference Room,

200 E. 89th Ave., Merrillville. Appointments can also be made at these locations. The Methodist CareFirst Schererville facility, located at 7860 Burr St., continues to administer the Johnson and Johnson vaccine to those 16 and older, by appointment only. Appointments can be made by visiting https://vaccine.coronavirus.in.gov or by calling 211. People may also call Methodist Hospitals at (219) 981-4504 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday to make an appointment to receive the vaccine.

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lets you paint pictures with adjectives — literally. Pick up the hibernal (relating to winter) brush and snow appears over the nature scene on the wall. The nocturnal brush brings darkness. Tempestuous splashes on wind and rain. The magical brush elicits great whimsy. Paint the deer on the wall and it becomes a unicorn; swipe it across the airplane and it turns into a magic carpet. In the Magical Library, people appear to walk on the ceiling. Read a descriptive plaque to a wall mirror and a 3-D diorama pops up before you. Open the drawer below to find the book from which the scene is taken. I shook my head in disbelief when I turned to a designated page and it lit up while a narrator read the story and relevant images appeared. If you feel a bit overwhelmed, duck into a poetry nook to sit back and let a sonorous voice reciting poetry revitalize you. This might lead you to think you want some tips on public speaking. Head to the Lend Me Your Ears auditory gallery to learn when to effectively pause in your remarks; when repetition reinforces your message; and how metaphors can better convey your meaning. Then go into a private recording booth and deliver your own speech. Beware of the I’m Sold gallery, where you may have to come to terms with how susceptible you are to advertising. Here you’ll encounter how words are used to

persuade and change people’s minds through ads, videos and social media. Deference is paid to those slogans that have become part of our lexicon: Where’s the beef? What’s in your wallet? Melts in your mouth. And think about this: What do you say when you drink something refreshing? “Ahhh,” yes? It’s no accident that three major bottled water companies are named Evian, Aquafina and Dasani to wrap around the “ahhh” sound. The final gallery is Words Matter, where people talk about how certain words, expressions and stories significantly impacted their lives. Leaving with a smile on your face, you might feel inclined to make a donation. Entry to the museum is free, but contributions are encouraged. Mature Life Features, copyright 2021

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83'$7(6 +$33(1,1*6 ,1 7+( $5($ Continued from page 20 concessions. Call (219) 853-7705 for more information or visit www.festivalofthelakes.com. Senior Day — Senior Day is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 14, at the Emerald Green on Lost Marsh Golf Course, 1001 129th St., Hammond. Seniors age 55 and older can come and enjoy an afternoon of dancing, a free lunch provided by Emerald Green and music by the Pete Carlo Three. This event is free and offering goody bags to everyone in attendance, while supplies last. Vendors will also be available with information pertaining to various senior services. Visit www.festivalofthelakes.com or call (219) 853-7705 for more information. St. John Lions Club — Seeking donations of old eyeglasses, sunglasses or hearing aids. Drop-off sites: Community Outpatient Clinic, Route 41; St.

John Library; Boric Religious Store, Thiel Street; St. John Town Hall, 93rd Avenue; VFW Post 717, 93rd Avenue; Clear Vue Eyecare; Dr. Weisman Ophthalmology; Kolling School; Metropolitan Eye Care; Moses Eye Care; Strack and VanTil; Vision Boutique; Welchs Stop

and Shop. Monthly meetings are held at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of every month (September to June), at Roma Grill, 9543 Wicker Ave., St. John. Questions, contact Lion Al at (219) 201-9103. Whiting Lions Club — Seeking donations of old

eyeglasses, sunglasses, hearing aids. Drop off in yellow collection box on 119th Street, Whiting. Highland Lions Club — Seeking donations of old eyeglasses. Drop-off sites are: town hall, 3333 Ridge Road; Lincoln Center, 2450 Lincoln

St.; Centier Bank, 9701 Indianapolis Blvd.; McColly Realty, 2002 45th St.; Dr. Ligget, 2940 Highway Ave.; Family Eye Care, 8417 Kennedy Ave.; and Johnson Opticians, 8128 Kennedy Ave., Highland. If interested in becoming a Lion, contact Tim Tintor at (219) 838-8756.

Investment clubs can be fun %\ &(&,/ 6&$*/,21( 0DWXUH /LIH )HDWXUHV It’s a truism that no one invests their money to lose it. But investment clubs can not only be profitable, but also socially supportive for seniors who feel they have a few dollars to play with. This doesn’t mean they should gamble away their funds. It means they can

gather in social groups and devote time to learning more about and earning more from the stock market. These groups can be highly organized units in which members pool their funds, vote on where to invest it, make regular monthly contributions, research investment possibilities and even file club returns. Or they can be more

relaxed monthly gatherings where individuals who trust each other compare notes on how the investments they’ve listed for club monitoring have ve performed in the previous month and discuss possible new opportunities for making money. The latter is less stressful and probably lesss profit-

able. But it can be socially beneficial along with small financial returns. Mature Life Features, copyright 2021

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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 Wolcottville, for an %\ 52' .,1* 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 left. We have two herds. Our breeding herd is for showing to the public and the butcher animals are kept separate. Calves are born April, May and June, so visitors should get to see plenty of wooly calves sticking close to their mothers.” Cook’s Bison Ranch started in late 1998 with 30 animals on 87 acres. Now they raise 2,000 buffalo on 2,200 acres. Naturally lean buffalo meat provides more protein and nutrients with fewer calories, less cholesterol and less fat. Of course you can purchase some of that healthy buffalo meat to take home to enjoy later on. Saturday June 13 is opening day and wagon rides will be available (Saturdays only) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rides depart every hour with the last one at 3 p.m. Adult fee is $8, children (3-12) is $6 and kids two and under are free. Reservations are recommended. Monday through 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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Senior center gets transportation due to anonymous donation The Maria Reiner Senior Center held a ribbon cutting ceremony May 12 for a special presentation. The ceremony was held in the front lobby of the MRC, which was standing room only. The Maria Reiner Center recently received a donation from a current and anonymous member and purchased a 14-passenger bus to be used for its members. The bus will be available to pick members up at their homes and bring them to the MRC on a daily basis. “One of the members saw something we didn’t have, our own means of transportation,” said Aimee Schallenkamp, executive director of the Maria Reiner Center. The bus service should be starting in

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Crooks cash in on calls %\ &(&,/ 6&$*/,21( 0DWXUH /LIH )HDWXUHV 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 movement 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 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. When contacted by a caller claiming to be a relative or friend in need, get a number to

call them back and talk to someone who knows them to verify the problem. 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. Mature Life Features, copyright 2021

ing that this year the city is celebrating its 100th anniversary. “It’s a very special year and to see how far the senior center has come, and now the bus is the icing on the cake. It was badly needed,” Snedecor said. The mission of the city of Hobart’s Maria Reiner Center is to provide quality of life services for all members. The Maria Reiner Center offers a

welcoming, social environment and provides on-site activities appropriate for individuals 55 years or older. The ultimate goal of the center is to encourage members to participate in the selection of activities that will support an active, social and meaningful lifestyle. The MRC is located at 705 E. 4th St., Hobart. For questions, call Schallenkamp at (219) 947-1864.

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

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From the Big Apple to Chicago to Hollywood %\ 3$6725 *5(* /$:621 0 0LQ 06: *XHVW :ULWHU Journey back with me to the decade of the 1930s when gangsters, killers and G-men were a common part of the American scene. Eliot Ness was one of the most famous of the government G-men; actually a government prohibition agent or better known by the nickname of a group of agents called the “Untouchables.” The “Untouchables” could not be bought, bribed or influenced by any gangster. Now for this story we focus on a famous train that ran from New York to Chicago on the New York Central Railroad tracks that ran through the various Indiana counties, including Elkhart, St. Joseph,

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of Brooklyn, N.Y., who took the 20th Century Limited to Hollywood in 1935…” The 20th Century Limited was a famous luxury train of the New York Central Railroad. Passengers on this luxury train included movie stars, rich businessmen, politicians and more. After arriving in Hollywood, “‘Bugsy’ achieved fortune, fame and infamy,” after 12 years and even “invented a city (Las Vegas, Nev.)” It was, however, “while reading the Los Angeles Times in a snappy doublebreasted suit as he sat on a floral print sofa, (he) caught a carbine bullet in the eye,” and died. Siegel was a major factor in the creation and growth of Las Vegas, Nev. He was now assassinated and gone, leaving Eliot Ness and the Untouchables to pursue other gangsters throughout the 1930s. (Any information welcome to Dr./Pastor Greg Lawson, 1801 E. 3rd St., Mishawaka, IN 46544.)

Team exercise boosts health %\ &(&,/ 6&$*/,21( 0DWXUH /LIH )HDWXUHV Recent studies have revealed that team sports provide the best mental health benefits from exercise. There are many such opportunities for seniors. They cover an array of physically demanding levels. Teams gather for slow-pitch softball, bowling, curling, cycling, golf, swimming, walking, horseshoes, bocce, walking soccer (yes, it’s a thing), skiing and hiking, to name a few. Between competitions, you can do squats and leg lifts to help maintain your strength, balance and flexibility so you’re ready to head out and have fun. Make sure you wear sturdy footwear and clothing that fits properly. And always check with your family doctor to make sure you’re fit to participate in the activity of your choice. Mature Life Features, copyright 2021