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7H[W DQG 3KRWRV %\ /2,6 720$6=(:6., 6WDII :ULWHU Going to the zoo was always something to look forward to as children. At the Potawatomi Zoo in South Bend, several seniors reconnect with that same feeling as zoo volunteers or seasonal employees. At 74, Roger Beaver has been volunteering for about a decade. He helps in a variety of ways, including directing visitors through the zoo and sometimes keeping animals safe from visitors. He worked for a time in the Australia exhibit, partly absorbed into the new giraffe encounter which opened this year. “There’s always something to do,” Beaver said. Seniors represent about 20 percent of the zoo’s volunteer force. Volunteers work special events, provide education about the animals on exhibit and teach about conservation. Some work directly with the zoo’s animal ambassadors. Others help with the landscaping and with other tasks as needed. Patty Fowler, 69, has volunteered to work at the zoo for 16 years, one of three who have been there that length of time. A Master Gardener, she started out helping with landscaping, which she still does. But Fowler also shares the knowledge she has gained from the zoo’s animal caretakers with the public as part of the education outreach team. “Our main focus is to interact with the guests,” she said. Along the way, however, volunteers build relationships with other volunteers. It is like a family, Fowler said. Education and Volunteer Manager Amanda Brunson-Cruz said the zoo appreciates their volunteers and hosts events to show that. A volunteer picnic is scheduled in the summer, a Christmas party in December and a volunteer week is set early in the season. “We have several different opportunities, so usually there is a role they can enjoy,” Brunson-Cruz said. “People who are able to talk to the public and have enthusiasm for learning make great volunteers.” Volunteer applications are available online. According to Fowler, volunteering fulﬁlls all the right things for seniors — physical activity, cognitive exercise, social interaction and building friendships. Continued on page 6

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Time has flown for a longtime school caretaker %\ /2,6 720$6=(:6., 6WDII :ULWHU Often it is the people behind the scenes who have a big impact. Linda Tribbey, custodian at Union North School Corporation in Lakeville, is one of those important people. “Linda Tribbey is one of our most valued employees,” LaVille Jr. Sr. High School Principal Michael Edison said. “She works extremely hard each and every day and takes great pride in what she does. She has been a permanent ﬁxture in our school for such a long time and has such a great relationship with so many of our students and staff members.” Tribbey retires soon after 27 years on the job. She was working at a pharmacy and needed to ﬁnd a better paying job. “My son was in grade school and brought home a newsletter saying there was a job opening in the custodial department,” Tribbey recalled. “More pay, insurance and seven minutes

away. So here I am.” Her duties vary. She launders school team uniforms, manages snow removal, maintains a wing in the high school and does minor repairs. Tribbey also cleans up the lunch room and tracks the custodial supply inventory. When special events are happening at the school, it is Tribbey’s responsibility to set up for those and make sure everything is in place for the event to run successfully. “I enjoy having a purpose,” Tribbey said, “solving any problems I can and interacting with staff and students. We have good people here.” During the COVID-19 pandemic, Tribbey said her department and the school overall had to quickly adapt. “It was a bit nerve-racking,” she said. “You were constantly telling the kids to ‘cover your face’ over and over again. Then we were having to wipe everything down every two hours every day along with your regular duties, and if a kid got sick you were worried about what

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you are cleaning up. We had to use special cleaners and supply the staff with everything they needed for the classrooms.” She is looking forward to retiring and traveling with her husband of 40 years. The son who was in grade school is now in his 30s. She has two grandchildren, including a granddaughter who is a freshman at LaVille. “I do like to stay busy,” Tribbey added. Outside of work, she enjoys nature, running in half-marathons and painting. These are the activities she is looking forward to continuing in her retirement. Staying at one job for almost three decades is not as common as it was in previous generations. Tribbey knows the job she chose is not what many people would consider. It is hard work. “I think you get out what you put into it,” she said. “This was never my dream job. I never had plans to ever stay as long as I have. Before I knew it, 20plus years slipped away. People need to ﬁnd what makes them happy to get up every day. If you’re not enjoying what you’re doing, time can go by pretty slowly.”

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Look, See and Learn at ‘Coffee with the Eagles’ The St. Joseph County Parks will present an opportunity to enjoy “Coffee with the Eagles” at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 7. The program will be held in view of the bald eagle nest at the Morrison Family Pavilion on the Notre Dame Linked Experimental Ecosystem Facility, located in St. Patrick’s County Park, 50651 Laurel Road, South Bend. A park naturalist will pres-

ent, “A Vision to Behold.” The program will reveal how eagles have been depicted in history and lore and will describe some of the natural history of bald eagles, focusing on how eagles and other raptors see our world with their legendary eyesight. Guests can also enjoy opportunities to view these magniﬁcent birds traveling to and from the nest as they provide for their three eaglets born in

early April. Binoculars will be provided. The Morrison Family Pavilion has a roof and is open-air. The program will take place rain or shine, but guests should dress for the temperatures. The program fee is $8/person. Registration and payment are required by May 2. For more information, call (574) 654-3155.

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Parks offers family orienteering challenge Join staff from the St. Joseph County Parks for a one-ofa-kind experience exploring the outdoors. The “Park-O Challenge” takes place at St. Patrick’s County Park on Sunday, May 1, between 1-3 p.m. Meet at the Brown Barn. The object of the challenge is to use a map to make your way through a series of points in the shortest possible amount of time. Three course variations will be available for all skill levels and staff will be on site to help anyone who is new to orienteering. Registered participants who complete a course will be entered into a drawing to win four kayak rental passes. The fee is $6 per person (free for anyone under 10 years old) and advance registration and payment are required by April 26. St. Patrick’s County Park is located on Laurel Road, north of Auten Road and west of U.S. 933 in South Bend.

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years of my children’s afterschool practices, recitals and birthday parties. The one who talked me through colic and croup, diaper rashes and potty training. This beautiful, amazing woman is now turning to me. She needs me. She relies on me 100 percent to be “her person.” She can no longer make decisions. She can no longer manage her day-to-day activities on her own. I am her caregiver. That was not something I prepared for. That was not something I ever anticipated, yet, here we are. It is stressful. It is sometimes heartbreaking. It is a long, complicated journey we are making hand in hand. Because she is my mom. Because she is my heart. Caregivers make extraordinary sacriﬁces every day. Caregivers sacriﬁce their time and their energy, both physical and emotional. Caregivers

oftentimes do this in silence or take it in stride without realizing they should ask for help. The repercussions can present themselves in poor personal care, lack of attention to their own health and wellness and even major illnesses (both physical and mental). It is our responsibility as a community to recognize our fellow caregivers and extend our hands to them. If you are not yet a caregiver yourself, chances are you know someone who is. How are you helping? What can you do? Walk with us on Saturday, June 11. Join us to Stand By Me and provide real support for REAL caregivers. Form a team. Support fellow community members who walk in support of a loved one. Become a sponsor. The funds raised by your generous contributions allow more caregivers to receive assistance every day.

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ﬁeld. In honor of the Goodchild family, it was dedicated in 2005 as the Goodchild “Trailblazer” Track and Field. Rod is a trailblazer who excelled in graduate school, earning a master’s degree in urban planning with an emphasis in grant writing. He was awarded two internships at Ohio University and in his second year of study, his experience working to bring about better living conditions for poor

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Latin American village families changed his life forever. From that experience in 1974, he gained a lot more empathy for families in need. Rod is also an Olympic-caliber athlete who trained with our 1984 USA Olympic team in Knoxville, Tenn., taking ﬁrst place in the 15th annual Nashville Music City Run. He brought that winning spirit back to South Bend. When he returned, we teamed up to put on the Boys & Girls Club Summer Olympics where everyone was a winner, with Goodchild cheering them on to victory. We also partnered and started the neighborhood Community Garden program where club members planted and grew vegetables to take home to their families. He has on-the-job experience serving families in need, both at the local and state levels, as a federal funds review ofﬁcer. In addition, he has received proclamations from South Bend mayors, former Senator Joe Donnelly and Michigan Governor William Milliken for his leadership and public service. His motto is “Learn, Serve, Lead!” Therefore, I am honored to support Rod Goodchild as our next Portage Township Trustee.

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Fozo finding furry friends a forever home %\ /2,6 720$6=(:6., 6WDII :ULWHU Visit any of the local pet rescue organizations and behind the scenes will be volunteers helping and hoping the cats and dogs in their care find their forever homes. Pamela Fozo is one of those volunteers. When Fozo retired in 2019 from a career as a business analyst in the IT industry, she started volunteering at All 4 Animals Rescue. She is still involved in many ways — taking on a cat kennel cleaning shift, working adoption hours and transporting cats. But one of the most impactful tasks she takes on is fostering cats in her home. “Often without children at the house, cats — and dogs for that matter — get a quieter, stable environment to get a routine, and become more confident,” Fozo said. “I have two cats of my own, and they love to babysit kittens.” Sometimes Fozo fosters a litter of kittens, but adult cats and even senior cats find their way to her for their transitions. Adult cats might be recovering from an illness or need socialization. Senior cats benefit from being outside of the shelter environment. Food, medical care and other essentials are provided by the rescue organization. Fostering is difficult for many because an attachment can grow between the foster person and the cat or dog. Experienced fosters like Fozo focus on the happy outcome when that cat

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it is.” Fozo found her way to All 4 Animals Rescue when responding to a social media post about a litter of abandoned kittens. Before retiring, she knew she wanted to volunteer with rescue organizations; she just wasn’t sure which one would suit her best. She found the director and people involved with All 4 Animals welcoming. “Volunteers should know that in a small rescue, though we have a variety of volunteer tasks, a once-weekly shift of

cleaning and feeding dogs and cats is our mainstay,” Fozo said. “Our animals depend on the volunteers to be there for their shift.” Volunteering at a pet rescue organization in any capacity can be rewarding for many. Organizations like the one Fozo volunteers for have duties that can match any animal lover’s skills and interests. Fozo is

happy to do any the tasks, but there is one that has been most important to her. “The satisfaction of caring for a litter of kittens until they are ready for a new home, nursing a pet through an illness, seeing a shy pet gain conﬁdence is beyond measure,” Fozo said. “It took a while for me to ﬁnd my balance, but I can’t imagine not fostering now.”

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“We have several senior employees who do a multitude of guest service jobs,” said Kelsey DePaepe, a manager at the Potawatomi Zoo. “We have seniors who are train and carousel operators, membership and admissions personnel and gift shop clerks.” Judy McCall came to a job

fair at the zoo and was hired on the spot. She has worked in the gift shop for two seasons. “I needed a part-time job,” she said. “I enjoy the people. Everyone who comes here is happy.” Jeff Lorts operates the zoo train. He is a retired railroad worker and enjoys using his

career experience in a new way. His favorite part of the job is interacting with the children. Whether a seasonal employee or a volunteer, the Potawatomi Zoo is a place many seniors enjoy. “We are here because we want to be,” Fowler said. “This is a happy place.”

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technology and can’t easily get it?’” Ryan worked for months, building a simple computer he knew his parents would love and was surprised when his 90-year-old grandmother asked to try one. “My grandmother has never owned or used a computer, but she was eager to try one out. All it takes is a desire to learn.” Now Ryan’s grandmother uses the computer every day to check the local news, obituaries, and even play games like video poker, solitaire and a new game called Zoo Boom. “Our job at Mystiks is to make using computers and phones easy and fun, especially for beginners like my grandmother. And I love hearing stories about the challenges of getting online so we can ﬁnd new ways to help.” If you’d like to learn more about the Mystiks computer or have a story to share, give Ryan a call at (219) 697-8457.

Ignoring stress is stressful %\ &(&,/ 6&$*/,21( 0DWXUH /LIH )HDWXUHV A lot of attention has been given to the debilitating effects of depression. It’s been cited for, among other things, affecting our mental and physical health and exacerbating such conditions as heart disease and triggering other medical issues. So does stress. Most folks think they can handle it because they’ve coped

with day-to-day working life, raising a family, making mortgage payments and so on. But stress still lurks in the corners of their psyche if they don’t pay attention. Exercise can push it aside. So can medication. Or anything that helps you retain a feeling of quietude and optimism. Maintaining a circle of friends and socializing with them regularly also lowers stress levels.

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

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lease, though, and bought enough copies to rocket it to Number Two on the charts. When Jackson’s “Rockin’ Robin” was hot, the Jackson 5 issued another blast-from-the-past winner called “Little Bitty Pretty One.” As it turns out, both “Rockin’ Robin” and “Little Bitty Pretty One” had first been done in the late 1950s by the same little-remembered artist, Bobby Day. Day was a fixture on the Los Angeles R&B scene for years, having first achieved success as the leader of the Hollywood Flames (“Buzz-Buzz-Buzz”). Day recorded for Class Records, a small-time label owned by brothers Leon and Otis René. Near the end of 1957, Day cut a minor hit called “Little Bitty Pretty One.” (Fellow L. A. singer Thurston Harris recorded a Top 10 cover version.) Day’s next release in early 1958 would sell a million copies and become his signature song — and his only real success. Leon René had approached the musician with the idea of Day recording the tune for the teenage market. The genesis of “Rockin’ Robin”

was a rock ‘n’ roll story of legend. Leon René wrote the song after his wife complained about a bird keeping her awake at night. “She asked me to chase him away so that she could get some sleep,” Leon René explained. “I told her I couldn’t unless I threw a rock at him. But the next night the bird ﬂew into a tree outside my window and woke me up … and about 2 a.m. every morning thereafter.” (The culprit was actually a mockingbird, by the way, and not a robin.) Leon René was a university educated, middle-aged musician whose songwriting credits included the classic “When the Swallows Come Back to Capistrano.” When he decided to turn his nocturnal annoyance into a pop novelty, he started with the term “mockingbird,” which morphed into “rockin’ mockin’ bird” and, ﬁnally, “rockin’ robin.” The song proved a godsend to the career of Bobby Day (whose real last name was — coincidentally — Byrd). Leon René, though, would later admit, “I thought so little of

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Sports

Keith leading a talented softball team at St. Joe %\ /$85(1 =(8*1(5 6WDII :ULWHU Last year St. Joseph High School had a young but talented softball team that brought home sectional and regional titles. “This year has a chance to be very strong, “ said coach Earl Keith. “This may be the most talented team we have ever had. If I don’t mess it up we should do very well.” Keith has been coaching softball at St. Joe since 2005. Prior to that he was an assistant coach. Last year his team went 19-8 and lost in the semi-state. During his tenure at St. Joe, the softball team was the state runner-up in 2018. Keith has won 11 sectional and 11 regional titles, five final four finishes and one state runner-up. Keith was born and raised in Anderson. He attended Anderson High School and Ball State University, where he played baseball. After college, Keith played competitive men’s fastpitch softball for 22 years, “which is where my love for fastpitch

softball took over,” he said. He’s been coaching at St. Joe for 20 years, the ﬁrst three years coaching baseball before switching to softball. “I love working with young people. It is so encouraging to watch them not only grow as players, but into smart, compassionate young ladies who will do great things in our world,” Keith said. “As for coaching, it has changed tremendously, I believe for the better. You need to be more receptive about what is going on around you, more sensitive. As coaches we need to show compassion, respect and we must be more tolerant. We need to teach to know how to treat those things every day. When these young people turn 30, it doesn’t matter if you can hit a rise ball; however, they do need to know how to treat people.” In the off season, Keith is the public announcer for home football and basketball games. Keith explained, “The PA stuff just kind of happened 19 years go.” He started with volleyball because his oldest daughter was playing.

His athletic director liked what Keith was doing, so he asked him to announce football and girls basketball. “I really love staying in touch with the young people and doing things for St. Joe,” he said. All three of Keith’s children graduated from St. Joe in 2005, 2007 and 2012.

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Tivoli Theater: Gone but not forgotten %\ '5 *5(* /$:621 3DVWRU 0 0LQ 06: *XHVW :ULWHU Was it due to public apathy

and ignorance on the part of city ofﬁcials that we lost a precious gem of history on downtown Main Street? Ask anyone of the older gen-

eration and they should readily recall the days of their youth when they looked forward to the many movie matinees shown each weekend. Other

than the children’s movies, there were many movies of the 1940s that were geared for the adults: westerns, comedies, musicals, etc. One such musical

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was “Always a Bridesmaid.” During the summer of 1943, the comedy-musical “Always a Bridesmaid” was shown at the Tivoli Theater. The movie was based on a story by Oscar Brodney. Several of the actors/ actresses were the Andrews Sisters, who played themselves; Billy Gilbert as Nicholas “Nick” Neopolitan; and Charles Butterworth, who is buried in Mishawaka’s St. Joseph Valley Memorial Cemetery at North Grape and Cleveland roads. Movie fans found the plot, “three operators of a lonely hearts club are investigated by two detectives,” and also learn that “a detective working undercover joins a lonely hearts club in order to expose a swindler using it for nefarious reasons.” Gone now is the most beautiful theater Mishawaka has ever known. And gone is a theater that once played movies that would not embarrass a child or adult in comparison to modern-day movies — if moral tastes even exist today. If only we could bring back the Tivoli Theater and 1940s movies. Any information welcome to: Dr. Greg Lawson, 1801 E. 3rd St., Mishawaka, IN 46544.

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Faith

Quest for a church home brings Cary to First Brethren Church of South Bend %\ /$85(1 =(8*1(5 6WDII :ULWHU In the 1980s Jan Cary started on a quest to find a church. She had grown up Catholic but was looking for a spiritual home that would bring her joy. She came to First Brethren Church of South Bend after her son married a woman who was already a member of the church. Later she visited First Brethren Church when her granddaughter was in a Christmas program. “I had a powerful sense of something,” she said. So she asked her son if it would be OK for a non-member to attend services. Her son reassured her that visitors would be welcome. During that Sunday service, the pastor said something significant that brought Cary back the next seven weeks. “I thought it was interesting,” she said. “I asked (in prayer) for something significant and I knew seven was a sign of resolution.” Within seven months she sought baptism in the Brethren Church.

Cary is extremely passionate about discipleship, although when she joined First Brethren, it did not have a discipleship program. The pastor at the time asked if she would be willing to go to the Brethren Seminary in Ashland, Ohio, for spiritual formation. Cary agreed to go to seminary, where she had the opportunity to meet and learn from leaders in discipleship. “It changed my life,” Cary said. “It put everything in perspective. It showed me ways of dealing with issues in a Christlike manner.” When she returned to First Brethren Church of South Bend, she started small groups focused on spiritual formation through inner healing. She has also created a prayer walk at Christmas and Easter where prayer stations are set up in the sanctuary. For Easter, one of the prayer stations focused on Palm Sunday and the story of Zacchaeus the tax collector. Those participating in the walk were asked to consider, “How are you like the tax collector looking at Jesus from afar?” Other

stations included the shadow of the cross when Jesus was in the garden. Pre-COVID, First Brethren of South Bend sponsored two local elementary schools where members of the congregation created a weekend backpack program providing food for kids in need. The outreach lasted 11 years and served approximately 130 students. Cary noted her congregation is smaller, and during a prayer gathering she asked for people to pray that she ﬁnd volunteers to assist with the program. A friend from a smaller church approached her, explaining her congregation was looking for a ministry and asking if they could partner with the weekend backpack program. Cary also reached out to other churches for assistance. “That was fulﬁlling another passion the spirit was working on,” Cary said. Currently she and others at First Brethren Church are working on creating another ministry. The church is exploring several

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Look for sights you can see for free Gawkers stand for hours and pay an entry fee to giggle and gaze at Michelangelo’s David in Florence. Those choosing to avoid the usual tourist trips and traps

just saunter over to the Piazza della Signoria where they can gather and gawk at an exact copy of the famed ﬁgure along with original Renaissance works commissioned by the Medicis. All for free. And if you get to Rome, you can stroll over to San Pietro ad

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Aquamation — an alternative to cremation %\ .$7+/(((1 0$786=$. 6W -RVHSK )XQHUDO +RPH DQG &HPHWHU\ The ashes of the Desmond Tutu were interred Jan. 2. The archbishop and Nobel Peace Prize laureate had requested his funeral not be ostentatious and his body not be cremated by flame. Tutu requested aquamation (alkaline hydrolysis), a water-based process, and an eco-friendly alternative to traditional fire cremation. Aquamation is part of the “green burial” movement that avoids nonbiodegradable materials and promotes natural decomposition. It’s an environmentally friendly alternative that does not emit greenhouse gases, and 20 U.S. states have legalized aquamation. Indiana, however, remains one of the states that has not legalized the environmentally friendly process. Bio-Response Solutions, an Indiana-based manufacturer, estimates that its technology cuts energy use by 90% compared with cremation by flame. In aquamation, a machine uses a heated (sometimes pres-

surized) solution of water and strong alkali to dissolve tissues, yielding a safe effluent that can be disposed through municipal sewer systems and brittle bone matter that can be processed exactly like it is in fire cremation process, but is much safer for the environment. The process takes three to four hours at a temperature of around 300 degrees. By comparison, fire-based cremation takes more than two hours at a temperature of 1,400 to 1,800 degrees. In the U.S. aquamation was adopted in the 1990s by researchers looking for an inexpensive and safe way to discard the remains of animals used in experiments. By 2000 the

practice was gaining popularity among veterinarians. By the following decade, it was being marketed to the funeral industry. Tutu, along with defending human rights, was a champion of the environment and spoke frequently of the perils of climate change, which he once called the “greatest moral challenge of our time.” He advocated for greater investment in clean energy and low-carbon products such as aquamation. Investigate aquamation and consider it if you would like it legalized in Indiana. St. Joseph Funeral Home and Cemetery is located at 824 S. Mayﬂower Road, South Bend. Call (574) 288-4685 or visit www.sjfh.net.

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Mary Ellen and I were in the middle of spring cleaning (we do it every three or four years) when I found a book in the back of ,1 $ the storage 1876+(// closet that %\ ',&. I thought :2/)6,( Mary Ellen could beneﬁt from. I retrieved the book from a dusty shelf and placed it on the kitchen counter, as a subtle hint. “What’s with this, Dick? After 42 years of marriage, I don’t think I need a refresher course in this area. True, I never really enjoyed the process, but I expected

you to participate more than you have.” “Mary Ellen, the book is ‘The Joy of Cooking.’ Not ‘The Joy of Cleaning.’” Apparently, Mary Ellen inherited this volume from her mother. First published in 1931, this was the 1936 release, with 800 pages and hundreds of recipes. It’s actually a collector’s item. I skimmed the pages and was disappointed to discover there were no photos showing what it looks like when steps are followed properly. Does “The Joy of Sex” have photos like that? No clue. The ﬁrst chapter in this kitchen essential is about cocktails. Here’s what the author, Irma Rombauer, wrote: “Cocktails loosen tongues and unbutton reserves of the socially shy … and they should be served the sooner

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the better.” This is no longer considered good advice—especially if you are a flight attendant. In the poultry and game chapter, here is a snippet of the introduction: “Draw out the entrails, cut the neck close to the body, remove the windpipe end, then chop off the feet.” As you can tell, this book was also a big hit with serial killers. The fish chapter begins by saying the key to a good dinner party is the proper preparation. I’m not sure whether the author refers to preparing the fish or the guests, but I’ll be ready either way “I hope you enjoy the blowfish, which is poisonous if not cooked properly. Just in case, be advised you might experience violent stomach pain, convulsions, and possible death.” One section references people retiring to the drawing room after the meal. First of all, if people are retiring at your party, you need to liven things up with a stripper or the Chippendales, to celebrate. And what’s a drawing room? The only guy I know personally with one of those is the cartoonist Gary Varvel. Doesn’t this, taken right from the book, sound like it could be the climax scene from the original movie “The Thing”? “When it comes to vegetables, cooks often suffer from arrested development,” says Irma, “and the result is indescribable, looking like it came from a siege, drained of all life force and surrendered to the inevitable.” When Irma finished writing “The Joy of Cooking,” her husband, Edgar, had an idea. He told Irma that if she made every dish he would taste them all, but she had to cook them in alphabetical order, as listed in the index. This was the perfect publicity stunt, he thought, but it was doomed to ultimately fail before the very last meal. Edgar, you see, was allergic to zucchini.

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Nutrition Sites And Menus For

May 2022 Nutrition Sites

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

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

MONDAY 2

White Bean Soup Zucchini Crackers Peach Cobbler

Stuffed Peppers Cauliflower Creamed Corn Brownie

Chicken & Noodles Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Bread Cookies

Turkey Manhattan Mashed Potatoes Gravy Green Beans Mandarin Oranges

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

TUESDAY 3

Chicken & Waffles Fruit Compote Yogurt

Southern Chicken Breast Sweet Potatoes Broccoli Pineapple

Sausage Casserole Squash Medley Warm Applesauce Wheat Bread

Meatloaf & Gravy Mashed Potatoes Brussels Sprouts Bread Cookie

WEDNESDAY 4

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

IN LAPORTE COUNTY LaPorte: Cambridge Square Apartments, 1111 Longwood Dr., Bldg. B, LaPorte, IN 46350, Carol Leyva, (219) 380-1885; Salvation Army, 3240 Monroe St., Donna, (219) 380-1711 Michigan City: Smrt Neighborhood Center, 301 Grant St., Gerry Lubiniecki, (219) 872-0942; Simeon Square, 1207 S. Woodland Ave., Marge Watson, (219) 380-1439

Spaghetti Italian Vegetables Spiced Apples Garlic Bread

Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast Potatoes Scrambled Eggs Applesauce

Italian Chicken Breast Wild Rice Vegetable Blend Bread Peach Cup

Chicken Casserole Baby Carrots Roll Papaya/Mango Cup

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BBQ Chicken On Bun Macaroni & Cheese Vegetable Blend Strawberry Applesauce

Potato Crusted Fish Scalloped Potatoes Broccoli Wheat Bread Pudding

Masala Chicken Rice Pita Cucumber Salad Cobbler

Beef Stew Cabbage W/Caraway Biscuit Cherry Cobbler

Pork Burger Bun Broccoli Stewed Tomatoes Cookie

Wasted meals are costly. Please, if you cannot make it for any reason, please call to cancel.

Chicken Teriyaki Rice Asian Vegetable Blend Mini Egg Roll

All Meals Served With Milk Menus Subject To Change

Chili Baby Bakers Broccoli Pudding

Sloppy Joes Baked Beans Mixed Vegetables Mixed Fruit Cup

Baked Chicken Qtr. Rice Pilaf Peas Bread Mango Cup

Your donation counts. Even small donations make a big difference. We provide over 160,000 meals each year to seniors. All donations directly support this program. Please donate what you can comfortably afford. Thank you. Suggested Donation: $4.25

St. Patrick’s Park hosting fishing event St. Patrick’s County Park is hosting a free Parent-Child Catch-and-Release Fishing Derby for kids ages 5-10 Sunday, May 1. Participants must check-in at the brown barn at 9:30 a.m. and fishing will be from 10-11:30 a.m. on the ponds. Bait and fishing equipment will be available, but families are welcome to bring their own. Prizes will be awarded for the longest fish caught and most overall fish caught.

Pre-registration is required by April 27. This ﬁshing derby is being done in conjunction with Indiana’s Free Fishing Days. There are four free ﬁshing days for Hoosiers to enjoy in

2022; May 1, June 4 and 5 and Sept. 24. On these days, Indiana residents do not need a ﬁshing license to ﬁsh the state’s public waters. Typically, only youth (age 17 and younger) and a few special

anglers are exempt from the license requirements. Free Fishing Days were created by the Indiana General Assembly in 1995 to promote angling as a recreational activity.

St. Patrick’s County Parks is located on Laurel Road, just north of Auten Road in South Bend. For more information or to register call St. Joseph County Parks at (574) 654-3155.

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83'$7(6 +$33(1,1*6 ,1 7+( $5($ Editor’s Note: Send listings of events, for nonproﬁt organizations only, to Senior Life, P.O. Box 188, Milford, IN 46542, or email Editor Mike Deak at mdeak@ the-papers.com. With the listing, include the contact person, area code and phone number. RiverBend Cancer Services Chair yoga, 10:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday; Debbie’s Wig Salon, Zumba, 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday; Kim’s Bra Boutique, Tai Chi, 3 p.m. every Thursday; gentle yoga, 5:30 p.m. every Monday; Bites and Bits, noon; general cancer support group, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday; seated strength, 10 a.m. every Monday; RiverBend Book Club; 5 p.m. every Monday; writing workshop, 1 p.m.; Gyna Girls, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday; Tribe, Caregiver Homes Presentation, Primped and Pampered, 9:30 a.m. Friday; Book Chat, 10 a.m. Wednesday; Breast Cancer Presentation, 5:30 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. Wednesday; men’s group, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday; Head and Neck Cancer Support Group, 1:30 p.m. All events require registration. Call (574) 287-4197. For more classes and events, visit www. riverbendcancerservices.org. St. Joe County Public Library JCPL Online Book Club — “The Shepherd’s Life” by James Rebanks, Monday, May 2, 8 p.m.; Morning Matinee, Tuesday, May

3, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Living Well — the checklist everyone needs to know about, Tuesday, May 3, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Tuesday Tunes with the Music Village, May 3, 6-8 p.m.; Conversations with Michiana Women Authors, Wednesday, May 4, 6-7:30 p.m.; Unity Gardening, Thursday, May 5, 2-4 p.m.; First Friday Euchre Club, Friday, May 6, 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Plant Swap, Saturday, May 7, 10 a.m. to noon; Caring For Your Garden, Saturday, May 7, 10-11 a.m.; Tai Chi Elements with Charlis, Saturday, May 7, 10-11 a.m.; Estate Planning Workshop, Tuesday, May 10, 1:30-2:30 p.m.; Genealogy Coffee Chat, 4-10 a.m. Saturday, May 14. Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library Bittersweet Branch — Morning Makers: Clay Accessories, Monday, May 2, 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Tote Bag Decorating, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Monday, May 16; Mindful Moments: Essential Oil Candles, 5:30-6:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 18; Goat Milk Lotion with Rebecca Miller, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 25. Mishawaka Library — Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia, Tuesday, May 3, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; American Heritage Spotlight, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 10; Recycle, Reuse, Reduce Your Plastic, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 12; Hodgepodge Crafts, 10:30

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The Studebaker Avanti was one of the industry’s most imaginative and sensational vehicles. For the Avanti’s 60th anniversary, Studebaker National Museum will explore the Avanti’s improbable origin story and its place in the 1963 automotive landscape. The exhibit will look at contemporary reviews and road tests, as well as promotional materials and advertisements. Additionally, the exhibition will discuss the Avanti’s early production difﬁculties and its life beyond Studebaker. This exhibition will be on display through Oct. 30. The Studebaker National Museum is located at 201 Chapin St., just west of downtown South Bend. It is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $10 for adults, $8.50 for seniors over 60, and $6 for youth ages 6-18. For more information, call the museum at (574) 235-9714 or toll free at (888) 391-5600 or visit www.studebakermuseum. org. For an additional cost, visitors can tour the exhibits and Oliver Mansion at The History Museum, which adjoins the Studebaker National Museum.

Are you or a loved one looking to make the move to a senior living community? Making the transition can seem overwhelming at first, but there are many benefits to making the move. Here are just a few of the advantages you’ll find when moving to a community. Simplify Your Expenses Seniors who choose to continue to live in their homes have the added stress of paying multiple

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bills each month. Moving into an assisted living community allows you to simplify your bills into one easy payment. You will no longer have to worry about keeping track of all the different payments that come up each month. Utilities, internet, cable, lawn care, and more all add up each month, so it is important to break down the current monthly bills that are being paid and compare

them to the assisted living community’s monthly price. Expand Your Social Circle By taking part in different activities that are put on by the Silver Birch senior living community, you will be able to meet other people who enjoy the same things you do and grow your social circle. The Silver Birch community has many different places that allow you to socialize with other residents. Those places include our on-site library, cafe, hair salon, outdoor patio, activity rooms, and more. Enjoy the Amenities One of the biggest advantages to moving into a senior living community is you are able to enjoy a wealth of amenities at any time. Check out just some of the amenities offered at Silver Birch Communities: • 24-hour staff. • Assistance with daily living activities. • Three meals as well as snacks. • Medication delivery and reminders. • Free weekly laundry and housekeeping. • Social, recreational, and wellness programming. • Regular health and wellness checks ,including weight monitoring, blood pressure and nurse consultations. Silver Birch of Mishawaka is located at 3630 Hickory Road. You may reach them at (574) 444-2938 or (574) 655-4205 or visit www. silverbirchliving.com.

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HEALTH SERVICES DIRECTORY ALZHEIMERS/MEMORY CARE HERITAGE POINT ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE 1215 Trinity Place Mishawaka, IN 46545 Phone (574) 247-7400 www.HeritagePointRet.com

NORTH WOODS VILLAGE SEE OUR AD IN THIS AT EDISON LAKES ISSUE 1409 E. Day Road Mishawaka, IN 46545 (574) 247-1866 www.northwoodsmemorycare.com

HOME CARE SERVICES ALWAYS BEST CARE - MICHIANA 310 N. Ironwood Dr. SEE OUR South Bend, IN 46615 AD IN THIS (574) 232-8487 ISSUE www.abc-michiana.com Leaders in Non-Medical Home Care. VA Provider. Indiana Medicaid Waiver Provider. Michigan Medicaid Provider. Private Pay. Long-term Care Insurance. Veterans Care Bridge.

HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE 3025 Grape Rd. Mishawaka, IN 46545 (574) 256-1479 www.homeinstead.com/343 From companionship to transportation to loving care, to us it’s personal.

ASSISTED LIVING GRAND EMERALD PLACE SENIOR LIVING 4010 S. Ironwood Drive, South Bend, IN 46614 (574) 291-2222 www.enlivant.com Licensed Assisted Living, Respite Care & Short-Term Stays Come see our beautifully renovated community! Grand Emerald Place provides residents (and their pets) with beautiful, spacious apartments and individualized care plans. Our residents thrive by engaging in stimulating activities, such as bingo, tai chi, movie nights, arts and crafts, walking and gardening clubs, and more!

HOSPICE CARE CENTER FOR HOSPICE CARE 501 Comfort Pl. Mishawaka, IN 46545 (574) 243-3100 112 South Center Street Plymouth (574) 935-4511 22579 Old U.S. 20 East Elkhart (574) 264-3321 309 W. Johnson Rd., Suite A LaPorte, IN 46350 (219) 575-7930 1-800-HOSPICE (467-7423) Serving area patients & families since 1980. www.CFHcare.org

DAY CENTER SAINT JOSEPH PACE 250 East Day Rd., Mishawaka, IN 46545 (574) 247-8700 saintjosephPACE@trinity-health.org Helping seniors live safely at home. PACE’s main objective is to keep seniors out of nursing homes.

HEART TO HEART HOSPICE 620 Edison Rd., Suite 122 Mishawaka, IN 46545 CHAP Accredited (574) 855-4475 hearttohearthospice.com Compassionate care from our heart to yours. Volunteers needed.

HOUSECALL DOCTORS DENTISTS PRINCESS CITY DENTAL CARE 2006 N. Main St., Mishawaka, IN 46545 (574) 259-8571 www.pcdentalcare.com Emphasis On Complete, Compassionate Care. Member American Society Of Geriatric Dentistry.

HOUSECALL DOCTORS, PC SEE OUR AD IN THIS At-Home Medical Care for ISSUE Elderly & Homebound Patients Providing at-home care from Medical doctors and Nurse Practitioners. Serving NW Indiana, Indianapolis & Plymouth/So. Bend areas www.housecalldoc.org Toll Free: 800.945.4654

INDEPENDENT SENIOR LIVING THE VILLAGE AT ARBORWOOD SEE OUR 820 Cleveland Rd. East AD IN THIS Granger, IN 46530 ISSUE (574) 247-4680 www.villageatarborwood.com A Lifestyle You Deserve, An Apartment You Can Afford.

MEDICAL CLINIC NORTHSHORE HEALTH CENTERS Locations in Portage, Lake Station, Chesteron, Merrillville, Hammond & LaPorte By appt. or walk-ins welcome. (219) 763-8112 or (888) 459-2349 www.northshorehealth.org Affordable medical and urgent care regardless of ability to pay. Medicare, Medicaid, commercial insurance accepted. Discounted self-pay option.

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Four young stars, one clean old man When rock ‘n’ roll emerged in the mid50s, movie studios began rush releasing low-budget black and %\ 5$1'$/ white films & +,// about the phenomenon. Hollywood executives had dismissed the music as an insipid teenage craze and wanted to exploit it before it died as quickly as had the Davy Crockett coonskin cap fad. Everything changed, though, with “A Hard Day’s Night.” United Artists offered the usual paltry budget of $500,000 for the film and a tight deadline for movie director Richard Lester. In this case, though, the old rock-flick formula was tossed and replaced as a mockumentary based on two days in the Beatles’ frantic world. Part of the movie’s charm is that “A Hard Day’s Night” never took itself too seriously. The Beatles may have dressed alike, but their individual personalities always shone through as each musician proved to be a natural before Lester’s cameras. (Earlier, in clubs in Hamburg, Germany,

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

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