Senior Life - St. Joseph Edition - November 2022

Michiana veteran takes part in Honor Flight

For many veterans who served in some of the more controversial times in American history, coming home from war was not always a celebration or welcoming event.

Honor Flight Northeast Indiana works to change that and provide veterans with recognition and acknowledgement of their service.

Eric Lattrez, 79, a Vietnam War veteran who lives in South Bend, spent about 18 hours on the road, in the air and touring the Washington, D.C., war monuments as part of a group of 80 Hoosier veterans on one of the six scheduled trips coordinated so far this year by Honor Flight. The trip took place Sept. 28.

Lattrez was driven to Fort Wayne Air National Guard Base from his home in South Bend to arrive before 5:30 a.m. for a breakfast with the other veterans. Rob Morgan, a veteran and Knights of Columbus member, was his chauffeur to the base and another veteran and Knights of Columbus member, Jerry Horbin, brought him home at 9:30 p.m.

Lattrez is also a fourth-degree Knights of Columbus member at his parish, St. Monica Catholic Church in Mishawaka.

As stated in the mission statement for Honor Flight Northeast Indiana, the organi-

zation seeks to transport America’s veterans to Washington, D.C., to visit those memorials dedicated to honor the service and sacrifices of themselves and their friends. The focus is on senior veterans, World War II survivors, along with other veterans who may be terminally ill. Applications are also being taken for veterans of the Korean and Vietnam wars.

Lattrez’s wife, Janet, said when she signed her husband up two years ago, there were 900 veterans on the waiting list. She said she was grateful her husband was able to go so soon.

“I liked seeing the monuments and Arlington Cemetery,” Lattrez said. “I had never been to Washington, D.C.”

Of all the monuments that recognize America’s wars, he said he was moved most by the Vietnam Wall monument. “All of those names,” he recalled.

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Lattrez immigrated to the United States from Belgium with his family in 1954 when he was a boy. He graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1962

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South Bend airport CEO a proponent of team building

Running any business has challenges. South Bend International Airport CEO Mike Daigle is up for the challenge, even with the many facets his position entails.

Daigle came to South Bend in 2012. His career in aviation began in 1977 in the U.S. Army as an airplane mechanic. He has served as airport director for four airports, and South Bend is the largest one on his resume.

While the Airport Authority only directly employs 58 people, thousands work in some capacity at the airport. While Daigle doesn’t supervise these workers, they are still part of Daigle’s responsibility, which includes the passengers of the air carriers, contractors like FedEx and UPS and commuters who arrive at the airport by the South Shore.

“I go and fall back on our mission statement,” Daigle said, “to serve the traveling public and the community. That’s the beginning, middle and end of everything we do.”

It was under Daigle’s watch

that the airport received the international designation. That came in 2014 and resulted in an expansion of facilities to meet the federal regulations for border patrol and customs operations. While there have been no commercial international flights coming directly from overseas, private international flights have touched down and taken off, such as the inbound for Notre Dame from Manchester, England.

In an industry that is always changing, overseeing the changes in regulations, procedures and other mandates is part of the job. So is reacting proactively to national and international issues, such as COVID. The four passenger airlines that serve South Bend — American, Delta, United and Allegiant — were affected and so were workers and travelers.

Daigle said he and his staff looked at what was required to comply with health mandates and get through the shutdowns. The priority was to ensure the safety of employees, contractors and the public, he said.

“We tried to integrate those regulations into our operations in a way that made sense,”

Daigle explained. “Once we did all of that, the next question was how we take care of our South Bend International team.”

Daigle is a proponent of team building. His philosophy is to find the best candidates for available positions and give those team members the skills, tools and time to do their jobs.

One of the programs Daigle has coordinated is the Bears in the Air program, a charitable project that raises money to buy new stuffed bears for local hospitals and provides a monetary donation to the Robert L. Miller Sr. Veterans Center. In the 11 years this program has been in place in South Bend, more than 15,000 teddy bears have been given to hospitals to be handed out to hospitalized children. An additional $76,600 has also come from the program to support local veterans.

This is one of the ways Daigle and his team reach out to the community.

Determining what the airport needs now and in the future are also part of Daigle’s duties.

“Needs are easily identified but harder to deliver,” he said.

Michiana veteran

Continued from page 1 and enlisted in the Army. Those who enlisted instead of being drafted had more choices, he said. He was stationed in France in the Signal Corps for 2 1/2 years, which allowed him to visit his Belgium family during furloughs.

After his discharge, he attended Valparaiso Tech and studied electronics. He worked in local factories throughout his working life. He retired in 2004.

The couple met at a Catholic Singles Adult Club event in 1972 and married nine months later. They will celebrate 50

years of matrimony in 2023.

Janet said she is grateful her husband was able to have this experience. She was moved by the thank-you cards each veteran received from schoolchildren. She is hoping to get Michiana schools more involved in making cards for the Honor Flight program.

The veterans on the trip received a certificate, souvenir dog tags, medallion, photos and other memorabilia from the experience. The program and all the accompaniments are provided at no cost to the veteran.

This is a program Lattrez

said he would encourage other veterans to take part in. “It was a good experience,” he said.

And, as far as the welcome home, Lattrez and others on the flight were greeted by people at both departure and arrival.

For more information about Honor Flight, visit hfnei.org.

Vote Joe Thomas for county council

Leading the way to a brighter future

I have lived in St. Joseph County for over 30 years. My wife, Cindy, and I raised our four children here. It has been a great experience and a nice place to raise our family.

The reason I am running for county council is simple: I want

to give back to the community and make it an even better place to live, work and raise a family. Public safety, retaining our current county police officers and recruiting more officers are key elements in keeping our citizens safe and attracting business. Safety of our families is a high priority on my list.

Additionally, our roads and infrastructure need improve-

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To qualify for and collect that full amount, the widow should also have reached the full retirement age, which is increasing to 67 for people born after 1959, before filing to collect the survival benefits.

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ment to attract more families and businesses here. I have owned and operated a small business for over 30 years, which has offered a lot of insight into citizens’ needs and a unique experience.

I have had to make many tough

financial decisions and have had my back against the wall. My experience in running my business and having employed more than 1,000 people are vital skills that can help our county. I enjoy listening to local community

members and working together with them, all in the hope that we can achieve a better place to live in. I hope I can earn your vote Nov. 8.

For more information, visit joethomasforcountycouncil.com.

South Bend artist enjoys lifelong passion

high school.”

Some people are lucky enough to know from childhood what their passion will be later in life. South Bend native Kathy Reddy White is one of those fortunate people.

Art has been her and her twin sister’s lifelong passion.

“We were ‘born artists,’” Reddy White said. “We were drawing as far back as we can remember. We continued as artists through

That passion was nurtured by her parents, especially her mother, who was also an artist.

“My parents were quite cool with us pursuing art rather than forcing us to go into another profession that would make us money,” Reddy White said.

After graduating from high school, she earned a degree in fine art from St. Mary’s College, and then pursued a master of fine arts degree at the University of Notre Dame, concentrating in in-

dustrial art. Reddy White was the first woman to earn a degree in industrial art from the university. Her career focused on marketing and graphic design at companies in Michiana.

“Once I got into the workforce, I let my artwork go for the most part,” Reddy White said. “Eventually, I made it a priority and have been creating for several decades.”

Reddy White creates custom tiles and is a painter, too. She defines an artist as “an exceptionally creative person, be it visual, theater, music, or whatever.”

“I have always loved ceramic tiles, so I started creating my own,” she said. “I paint many scenes of South Bend and Notre Dame and make them into greeting cards and postcards.”

She sells her own and other local artists’ work out of the gallery she owns in East Bank Village, called CircaArts Gallery. She and her husband purchased the building on Colfax Avenue in 2000, renting out apartment space on the second floor, and part of the basement, which provided a stable revenue stream to support the gallery.

Vote Carl Baxmeyer for St. Joseph County Commissioner

our environment.

As the president of the board of county commissioners, I have worked for you by putting people first and politics second. During the past two months, these significant actions have been taken:

• 2023 budget approval, which includes an increase for our county police to keep us safe.

• Economic growth — approval of two significant projects that will grow our tax base and bring more jobs to our community.

• Improve infrastructure — projects started to improve our highway department facilities to better serve our residents throughout the county.

• Environmental consideration — approval of projects to continue to monitor and assess the impact of developments on

• Quality of life — steps taken to add a new county park and expand our trail network, which will improve our quality of life.

These actions were taken only by cooperation between the county commissioners and the county council. Each must do their job.

Moving forward, it’s essential that the cooperation continues, especially with the budget. Across the country, we are facing both a recession and high inflation. The county is no different. Revenue falls during recessions. The county will need to be disciplined in order to fund critical needs without excessive expenditure of our surplus. Without working together, we can’t hold the line on unneeded spending and resulting tax increases.

This is why my experience working with government at

all levels qualifies me to best provide leadership, collaboration and support in the efforts to put people first and grow St. Joseph County.

Visit baxmeyer4commissioner. com for more information.

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James Turnwald — A leader for the future

My name is James Turnwald. I’m running for PennHarris-Madison School Board. I have four daughters with anticipated PHM graduation years of 2031, 2033, 2037 and 2040. The decisions I will make in the board room will directly affect my girls in the classroom.

I am running for school board because I believe our schools need and deserve wise, collaborative and forward-thinking leadership. My work experience has taught me to lead diverse teams, find common ground and solve problems. I will put these skills to good use in service of our schools. My top priorities are educational attainment and safety.

PHM’s success is dependent on the expert work of our teachers, but there is a national teacher shortage. The board will need to ensure that we can recruit and retain the best educators by providing competitive wages. We need to meet the needs of all students, especially those who struggle.

The board faces making sure each school gets the resources they need to help close learning gaps. One example is our intervention-

ist strategy. These qualified teachers work with students in small groups to help build foundational grade level skills. I applaud that extra interventionists are provided to schools that need more assistance. I am a proponent of this targeted support.

As a board member, I will make sure we invest in our special education program, allowing all students to achieve. A current challenge is that we have more than 32 education assistant positions open. We need to look at improving our wages and benefits for EAs.

It’s also important to me that PHM prioritizes safe learning spaces. Through my leadership the board recently approved renovations of Meadows Edge Elementary School to enhance its safety and learning spaces.

Election Day is Nov. 8. I would appreciate your support. Visit www.jamesturnwald.com for more information.

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Regular use of painkilling medication can kill pain but also can lead to addiction and even death.

Such common over-the-counter brands as Advil and Motrin are

among the roots of an opioid epidemic that has spread across the nation, resulting in thousands of deaths each year.

Doctors have been prescribing such pain relievers as ibuprofen for years under the belief, which prevailed until recently, that opi-

oids were not addictive.

As early as 2014, the Food and Drug Administration reported that regular use of OTC painkilling opioids could raise the risk of heart attack and stroke by as much as 10%. Using stronger prescriptionstrength painkillers could increase

that risk by as much as 50%.

To avoid such peril, medical and health experts caution that these drugs should be used only for severe pain at the lowest possible dose for the shortest amount of time.

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South Bend artist

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“I got out of corporate America and started the gallery in the building,” Reddy White said.

Her goal for the gallery is more than just a place to sell her own artwork. It is expected to enhance visitors’ art appreciation and be a part of the South Bend art scene.

“I tell people to come to the gallery and don’t be intimidated, because what you like is what is important,” she said. “If you appreciate a piece, that’s the key.”

Everyone has a different reac-

tion to art. That is why there are so many genres and mediums for artistic expression. Art is something that has many benefits and people don’t need degrees or special training to create it. It also appeals across generations, she said.

“It’s never too late to start being an artist,” Reddy White said.

“The older you are, the more you have lived life, the more you have to say through art. The younger you are, the more free you are with your expression.”

Kirby Whitacre — athletic director becomes a published author

Kirby Whitacre was born in the small town of Union City, near the Ohio border. An interesting tidbit about his origin is that the town was somehow surveyed incorrectly, meaning he was technically born in the state of Ohio even though the town remains a part of Indiana.

Whitacre has retired from his life career of athletic administration, education and basketball coaching and now spends his time reading and writing. He still enjoys being active as he plays senior softball and daily gym workouts.

Whitacre said he was always interested in teaching or coaching, stating that “in the ‘60s, we were taught to respect our coaches. I knew I wanted to be a teacher or a coach.”

He has been an athletic director at Zionsville and Mishawaka school corporations and he was the district athletic director for South Bend School

Corporation. He has been involved with 10 middle schools and four high schools and stated he enjoyed being around a diverse range of children.

He focused a lot on the policy side of athletic administration

He wrote his first book between 2000-2007 and that was essentially the start of his journey as a published book author. He wrote his second book, “The Spirit Traveler,” a creative historical tale, between 20082009, which was not published until 2020.

as he closely followed legal cases around the country. He adapted or changed many school policies to meet state or national guidelines and regulations. He was particularly interested in this aspect of the job as he was very interested in research and writing.

He has also been a scholarly speaker at both the state and regional level.

Whitacre has loved writing and has done recreational writing for as long as he remembers. In his 20s, Whitacre was going to small publishing companies for some of his short-length work.

After the publishing his second book, Whitacre picked up the pace. He was asked to ghostwrite an autobiography, which he happily agreed to, that was published in 2020.

His most recent book, “A Priest, A Dog and Small College Basketball,” was published in August. Whitacre stated the creative nature of the book made it very easy for him to write. The writing process only took him from March to August.

Whitacre plans to continue writing for the foreseeable future and may even begin working on a sequel to one of his books. Whitacre’s books are available on Kindle and as paperback copies on amazon.com.

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Whitacre plans to continue writing for the foreseeable future and may even begin working on a sequel to one of his books.

Matt Chaffee for PHM school board

Taking it back to basics

I am Matt Chaffee. I am seeking election to serve you, the people, as a member of the Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation Board of Trustees. As a lifelong PHM resident and 2014 graduate of Penn High School, I would consider it the honor of my lifetime to serve the community that has given me and my family so much.

I have always had a personal family connection to PHM in my heart. My aunt created the original Kingsman logo and both my parents, Doug and Brenda, are longtime faculty members who have served in teaching, coaching, administrative and administrative

assistant roles. I competed athletically as a Kingsman. I care deeply about the schools’ direction and success.

I believe it’s vital that we focus on what matters within our schools, what many call the basics:

• Prioritize education with sound planning and focus on teaching critical thinking skills applicable in real world situations.

• Support and monitor goals of all groups striving for improvement: students, teachers, parents and administration.

• Foster a sense of community, kindness and commitment in our schools. Success depends upon how we treat

and value each other.

As a parent, I have a vested interest in the future of PHM not only for my son, but for your children, too. I remain committed to ensuring that this school corporation offers our children the best possible learning situations and skill development we can imagine. If you should elect me, I believe I will bring a fresh voice to the board as one who can relate to this generation’s students. Penn is my home; it always has been and always will be.

A vote for Chaffee is a vote for a better tomorrow. Election Day is Nov. 8. For more information, visit chaffeeforphm.com.

Bryan Jones seeks PHM School Board seat

So, when I say I am called to serve, it’s actually in my blood.

People have asked me, “Why are you running for school board?” The answer is simple: “I feel called to serve my community.”

My family has a history of service to their communities that goes back several generations and is rooted in the Presbyterian church.

The men and women in my family have served as ministers and played prominent roles in the life of the church. Most notably, my great-aunt was the first woman to be ordained in the Presbyterian church, taught at the Austin Theological Seminary and marched with Martin Luther King Jr.

I have always been involved in my children’s lives as a volunteer. I served five years as a Cub Scout leader, coached almost every youth sport possible, taught Sunday school, led youth groups and volunteered in my children’s classrooms.

Looking back, I took these roles not only because I felt called to do my part in service to my community, but also to be a guiding presence in my children’s lives.

When I began advocating for families in returning children to classrooms two years ago, I didn’t envision running for school board. I am a curious person by nature, asking questions and seeking to understand. I’m not afraid to admit

I’m wrong. I have the humility to change my position when the facts necessitate I do so.

As an involved parent, I see the many positive attributes of PHM. I see a community that has become increasingly divided. The actions of the board have contributed to this division. The board has become distracted and needs to refocus on its core mission, high academic achievement and life preparedness for every student.

I will serve PHM and bring our community together by sharing common ground, acknowledging concerns, respectfully discussing differences, putting families at the center, being accountable and returning PHM to excellence for everyone.

Mishawaka’s orphans home remembered

It no longer stands upon the hill at the southwest corner of Logan Street and Lincolnway West in Mishawaka. Originally, The St. Joseph County Orphans Home was opened on July 10, 1882, in a rented building on Lincolnway West and Logan Street.

Mishawaka businessman

Palmer Perkins, owner and founder of Perkins Windmill Company, donated $2,000 that was used to secure the location. Further, the Women’s Christian Temperance Union played a vital, leading role in establishing the orphans home.

Now, the term “orphan” is somewhat misleading or misunderstood. One might think of an orphan as a child who has lost both parents through death. After interviewing a Mishawaka man who is currently married to a former resident of the Mishawaka Orphans Home, numerous firsthand facts were revealed.

Over the years, and particularly during the Great Depression and earlier years, many families in Mishawaka had more children than they could take care of. Those children were placed in the care of the orphans home. The children did their share of work inside the home and even maintained gardens where they grew fruits and vegetables.

Around Christmastime, newspaper records through the many decades reported great community support of the home and the children. Private individuals, businesses and churches supplied food, toys, clothes and much more to the children.

Today, there are many adults living among us who were once residents of the Mishawaka’s Orphans Home that is now renamed the “Family & Children’s Center Inc.”

Any information welcome to: Dr. Greg Lawson, 1801 E. 3rd St., Mishawaka, IN 46544. Dr. Greg Lawson has been a longtime writer-laureate for Mishawaka and Michigan and Indiana history and human interest stories.

My visits to small towns in St. Joe County

One of my favorite songs as a young adult was “Small Town” by John Mellencamp. For Mellencamp, the song was a tribute to Seymour; for me, a shout-out to Osceola, Mishawaka and other great communities in St. Joseph County. Part of the song’s lyrics:

Well, I was born in a small town.

And I can breathe in a small town.

Gonna die in a small town.

Oh, and that’s probably where they’ll bury me.

During our campaign for St. Joseph County Auditor, we have attended many great community events, including Osceola’s Memorial Day Parade, New Carlisle’s Hometown Days, North Liberty’s July 4 parade, and Walkerton’s Falloween Parade and Festival.

The entire town seemed to show up for these events, lining the streets in an orderly manner. The children (and their parents) loved the candy, green “Murphy” pens and American flags we passed out.

What is it about small towns that makes them special? I studied this question for my master’s thesis in community and economic development at Penn State. The answer centers around the concept of place attachment, which is defined as “the bonding that occurs between individuals and their meaningful environments.”

Place attachment can be a powerful community development tool. A 2008 Pew Research Center survey determined that 46% of Midwestern adults have spent their entire life in their hometown.

For St. Joseph County leaders, we must continue to take care of our small towns.

The county auditor pays property taxes, local income taxes and other taxes to local governments in the county. These payments must be ac-

curate and timely.

County ordinances and regulations must be flexible enough to meet the differing needs of each community. Economic de-

velopment must be consistent with small town values.

Please remember to vote for John Murphy for St. Joseph County Auditor Nov. 8.

Hoosiers deserve the freedom to retire with their dignity

Once again, Social Security, the insurance program that we all pay into over the course of our working lives, is on the chopping block—put there by extremist Republicans nationwide. This jeopardizes the freedom of Hoosiers to retire in dignity.

Between 2010 and 2030 the number of Hoosiers over 65 will double. It’s becoming more and more important that the systems set up just about 100 years ago to care for seniors continue to be available to the large number of seniors in our state.

We pay into Social Security our entire working lives in order to be able to utilize it when we retire. Now extremists in Washington and Indianapolis are trying to take it away. I believe

every senior should be able to retire with dignity and count on the Social Security insurance structure to allow that.

Even before extreme Republicans vowed to kill Social Security, Indiana’s Republican super majority let our seniors down. Indiana ranks below 40 (out of 50 states and Puerto Rico) in care for seniors. In the last few years, Indiana has lost a large percentage of its workforce in elder care. What this means is that there aren’t enough people or facilities to take care of seniors as they face older age and more illness.*

I believe, as my parents taught

me, that we all do better when we take care of each other. The state has a responsibility to fulfill its promise to provide the retirement insurance that we paid for our entire working lives.

If you put your trust in me, I will put into practice the belief that my parents instilled in me — we take care of each other, no matter what. We’ll work together to make these values into reality. I humbly ask for your vote.

Visit heidiforindiana.com for more information.

*AARP Long Term Scorecard, longtermscorecard.org/databystate/state?state=IN.

Vote Don Westerhausen for SJC Commissioner

I love doing medical missions to the Dominion Republic. It’s invigorating and rejuvenating to use my knowledge and skills just to help people freely, without any expectation of financial gain. The payoff is the satisfaction that occurs by improving lives of individuals and their families.

In 2014, I met Joe Bock, a humanitarian, who had previously worked for Catholic Relief Services and was teaching Global Health at the University of Notre Dame. He was running for Congress in Indiana’s 2nd Congressional District. Through that campaign we became friends.

Friendship with Joe is deep, but also challenging in that he was always demanding more from himself and his friends. It was through Joe that I met Frank Gaudio, an emergency

room physician in Pittsburgh, who was involved with the Knights of Malta, Miami Chapter, providing care to the indigent population in the northwestern part of the Dominican Republic. This service is coordinated through the Institute for Latin American Concern and Creighton University.

More than 40 health care professionals, trained by ILAC, are imbedded in rural communities around Santiago. They monitor their patient’s diabetes, blood pressure and other medical problems. They also arrange for appropriate individuals to be seen by “the American doctors” when we “come to town.” Some people will travel more than six hours for a consultation.

When we go to ILAC, we bring as much technology as possible, including a portable ultrasound machine for the heart. I cannot put into words how rewarding it’s to identify babies with congenital heart disease who are referred for

corrective surgery and a shot at a normal life.

The same is true for adults with coronary artery disease or heart failure who have started on appropriate therapy, resulting in them

avoiding hospitalization, remaining gainfully employed and taking care of their family. The gratitude expressed is incomprehensible and humbling. I feel so proud and privileged being involved in

this community of healers. Truly, this is why I became a physician.

For more information, search Institute for Latin American Concern or Creighton University.

Due to strong visitor feedback, the exhibit, “Charged: The Rise, Fall, Resurgence of Electric Vehicles,” has been extended through Jan. 8, 2023, at Studebaker National Museum.

Discover the origins and

explore the future of electric vehicles in this extraordinary exhibition. A century of electric automobiles are on display, tracing the path of electric vehicles from the 19th through the 21st century. Featured

vehicles include a 1901 Ryker Torpedo race car, 1992 GM EV1 Impact Electric and examples of Studebaker passenger and commercial electric vehicles. 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 $11 for adults, $9.50 for seniors over 60, and $7 for youth ages 6 to 18.

For an additional cost, visitors can tour the exhibits and Oliver Mansion at The History Museum, which adjoins the Studebaker National Museum.

the museum at (574) 2359714 or (888) 391-5600 or visit studebakermuseum.org.

A century of electric automobiles are on display at The Studebaker National Museum.

Photo provided by Studebaker National Museum.

For more information, call

‘Charged: The Rise, Fall, Resurgence of Electric Vehicles’ exhibit extended

Editor’s Note: Send listings of events, for nonprofit organizations only, to: Senior Life, P.O. Box 188, Milford, IN 46542 or email Editor Phoebe Muthart by Nov. 15 at pmuthart@the-papers.com. With the listing, include the contact person, area code and phone number.

South Bend Symphony Orchestra will perform a water-themed concert at the second installment of the Jack M. Champaigne Masterworks Series Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Morris Performing Arts Center, with works by Wagner, Curtis and Edington, Smetana, and Debussy. Guest conductor David Lockington leads the symphony on this musical voyage; tickets start at $19. To buy tickets online, visit morriscenter.org/ upcoming-events, call Morris Performing Arts Center Box Office at (574) 235-9190 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday), or visit the Morris, 211 N. Michigan St., South Bend, during the times listed above or two hours before any performance.

Notre Dame’s Department of Film, Television and Theatre announces Robert Harling’s “Steel Magnolias”

in the Patricia George Decio Theatre at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center. Times are at 7:30 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, Nov. 10-12 and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13. Tickets costs: student, $7; faculty/ staff/senior (65 and up), $12; and general admission, $15. Discounts are also available for groups of 10 or more. Tickets may be purchased online at performingarts.nd.edu, by calling (574) 631-2800, or in person at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center ticket office. Ticket office hours are noon to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday.

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The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra will open its 50th anniversary season with “Americana,” a salute to American composers, at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at La Porte’s Civic Auditorium. Single balcony tickets are $22 for adults and $20 for seniors (60 and older). Students are admitted free. Tickets can be purchased by visiting lcso.net/event/opening-subscription-americana or Roxy Music, La Porte. Tickets will also be available at the door the evening of the concert.

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Zion Community Church,

211 S. St. Peter St., South Bend, hosts euchre from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday and 1-4 p.m. Wednesday and Friday. Call (574) 257-8870.

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RiverBend Cancer Services, 3516 E. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, offers the following activities in November: chair yoga, 10:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday (except Thanksgiving); empowered movement, 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday; seated strength, 10 a.m. every Wednesday; general cancer support group, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, 16; Mind Over Matter, noon Thursday, Nov. 3, 10; Debbie’s Wig Salon, 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, 10, 17; tai chi, 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, 10, 17; Kim’s Bra Boutique, 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9; men’s group, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22. Call (574) 287-4197.

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Archivist Travis Childs will present “Visualizing Innovation,” a history of businesses in the South Bend community, at The History Museum’s “Insights in History,” at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2. Admission is $3 for nonmembers or $1 for members. Reservations are required.

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Pack for Delays

If you do decide to travel by air, take only a carry-on so you can be nimble when one or more of your flights are delayed or cancelled. You can almost count on that because the major carriers are canceling flights willy-nilly, blaming it on staff shortages and weather.

Cram a lot into your carryon to be able to survive any delays or cancellations.

Pack a toothbrush, extra underwear and all your medications, which you can swallow by using the reusable water bottle you’ve taken with you. It’s still pandemic time around the globe, so squeeze in several face masks and tuck in a comfortable blanket.

A portable charger will be handy to keep your phone working, and cleaning products, such as hand and face

Travel For Free

It’s long been a practice by those who are inventive and adventurous – swap houses with folks living where you’d like to visit and who want to visit where you live.

You can go a step further by offering to babysit a house in the locale where you’d like to spend some time. Joining a volunteer organization for a stint somewhere around the globe can also be arranged.

You can hire on as a crew member on a cruise ship or drive someone’s car crosscountry.

Take a look at your credit card rewards and see what you can cash in on.

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Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library’s programs for adults

Following is a partial list of the November calendar of events for adults at MishawakaPenn-Harris Public Library. All reservations for in-person or Zoom attendance may be secured by calling (574) 259-5277 or visit mphpl.org for the most up-to-date information regarding library events.

Bittersweet Branch Events

“Yak, Snack and Read Hybrid Book Club,” 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8. This month’s read is “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” by Washington Irving. The book can be picked up in advance at the front desk. Registration required only for Zoom.

“Paper Making,” 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12. Registration required.

Making arm-knitting infinity scarves, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 16. Registration required.

Harris Branch Events

“Table Decorating 101,” 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22. Registration required.

“Holiday Photo Ornaments,” 10:30-11:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 28. Participants must bring photos (copies will be made to use for the ornaments). Registration required.

Mishawaka Library Events

“Vegan Holiday Cooking,” 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3. The program includes a plantbased food demonstration by Michele Dahms from Michiana VegFest Inc. Registration required.

“Gaming Day,” 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5. Celebrate International Games Month by playing classic board

games. Participants will receive a raffle ticket for the chance to win a door prize. Registration required.

“American Heritage Spotlight,” 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8. River Park Library Branch Manager Joe Sipocz presents the “History of the River Park Neighborhood.” No registration required.

“Cornbread and Butter,” 4:305:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9. Registration required.

Local author fair, 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10. A variety of local authors will be showcasing their work. Attendees will be able to purchase books and talk with the authors. Snacks will be provided. No registration required.

“Apple Pie Apples,” 10:3011:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 14.

Registration required.

“Those Plucky Women of World War II,” 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15. Registration required if attending via Zoom.

“Mug ‘n’ Muffin Hybrid Book Club,” 10:30- 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 17. This month’s book is “84 Charing Cross Road” by Helene Hanff. Books can be picked up in advance at the front desk. Registration required if attending via Zoom.

“Board Game Crafts,” 10:3011:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 21. Bring board game misfits or use some that will be provided. Registration required.

“Winter Garland,” 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30. Enjoy a cup of hot cocoa and create a winter garland to get a head start on winter decorating. Registration required.

Zoom Only

“Take a Trip to Cambodia,” 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1. Registration required.

“My Family Tree,” 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2. Registration required.

“Sips and Spines: Cozy Mysteries,” a new, after-hours virtual book club, 7-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4. Book suggestions will be emailed to participants upon registration. This month’s theme is “Cozy Mysteries.” Registration required.

“Literary Landmarks Virtual Tour,” 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17. Registration required.

“Virtual Chocolate Tasting,” 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29. Details on when and where to pick up program supplies will be sent via email to registrants. Registration required.

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Sometimes a dragon is just a dragon

In 1959, Brooklynite Lenny Lipton was a 19-year-old sophomore at New York’s Cornell University. One spring night, the engineering major planned to meet for dinner with his friend Lenny Edelstein, a campus pal who roomed with a folk-music-playing student named Peter Yarrow.

To kill a little time that afternoon, poetry-loving Lipton

wandered over to the library at the Cornell Student Union — and consequently changed his fortune.

There he selected a volume of poems by humorist Ogden Nash. (Lipton had always been drawn to Nash’s droll, playful works.) One particular Nash creation caught Lipton’s eye. “The Tale of Custard the Dragon” was a 1936 tale that involved the end of childhood, something which had been on Lipton’s mind as of late.

He reshelved the book and headed for his friend’s house in the Collegetown area. As he strolled into town, Lipton created his own poem about a dragon, an imaginary and ageless creature named Puff, who lived for a while in the heart and mind of a young boy named Jackie Paper.

By the time Lipton reached the Edelstein-Yarrow house, his verses were fully formed, and he wanted to write them down before they faded from his mind. Nobody was home, but the door was unlocked, so Lipton let himself in, rolled a sheet of paper into Yarrow’s typewriter, and typed furiously for three minutes to create “Puff the

Magic Dragon.” Lipton then left his poem in Yarrow’s machine and promptly forgot about it.

“Puff the magic dragon lived by the sea

“And frolicked in the autumn mist

“In a land called Honalee.”

When Yarrow saw the work later, it struck him that Lipton’s words could easily become a catchy folk ditty. Yarrow wrote it as “Puff (the Magic Dragon)” and, once he became a part of the supergroup Peter, Paul and Mary, he began including the fantasy yarn in the fast-rising trio’s act. In early 1963, Yarrow made sure Lipton received writer’s credit when the melancholy tune became the first million-selling single for the trio. Strangely, Lipton had forgotten all about his off-the-cuff creation about what would, in time, become the world’s most beloved dragon.

Lipton later blamed some

Puff problems on gossipy New York journalist Dorothy Kilgallen, who in 1964 charged that Lipton’s ode contributed to the growing drug culture. Eventually rumors spread that Jackie Paper referred to rolling papers for marijuana cigarettes and that Puff meant taking a “puff” on a joint.

When asked about the real meaning, Lipton scoffed. “The Puff story is really just a lot like Peter Pan. (It’s about the)

loss of innocence and having to face an adult world. ... I find the fact that people interpret it as a drug song annoying. It would be insidious to propagandize about drugs in a song for little kids.”

In Peter, Paul and Mary concerts, as Yarrow picked the opening guitar notes of “Puff,” he would sometimes smile and explain, “This is a song about a dragon ... It’s not about anything else … Just a dragon …”

‘Gaslights and Granite Boulders’ Oliver Mansion specialty tour Nov. 5

The History Museum will offers a behind-the-scenes tour of the Oliver Mansion.

Have you ever wondered how a house, like the 38-room Oliver Mansion, went from gas lights to the modern era or what its basement looks like? How about how it was heated in 1897, the year the family moved in?

Learn about the inner workings of this historic house in the special themed tour “Gaslights & Granite Boulders,” offered by The History Museum. The tour will be at 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5.

Admission for “Gaslights and Granite Boulders” is $25 for general admission and $20 for members. Tickets are limited. Reservations are required and can be made online or by call-

ing (574) 235-9664.

Conducted by the curator of Copshaholm, Skylar Stasney, this behind-the-scenes tour demonstrates the evolution of the historic house’s technology. Visits to the lower levels of both the mansion and Carriage House show firsthand how light, heat, and water made the mansion a comfortable place to live throughout the years.

This year marks the 125th anniversary of the year J.D. and Anna Oliver and their four children moved into their new home at 808 W. Washington St., South Bend. The historic house has 38 rooms and all furnishings are original to the home.

For information, call (574) 235-9664 or visit www.historymuseumSB.org.

My marriage is in jeopardy

For decades, Mary Ellen and I have been fans of the show “Jeopardy.” Every night at 7:30 we watch to see how long it takes for us to feel really stupid. I often say, “I used to know that but I forgot,” which is pretty much the same thing as not knowing the answer … I mean the question.

After Alex Trebek died a couple of years ago, the show’s producers ran old episodes featuring the legendary host. I’m not sure why I found that so unsettling. They do the same with all old game shows. “Hollywood Squares” has had more than 800 different personalities in the boxes. While I watch

Mature health matters

Painkillers Can Kill

Regular use of painkilling medication can kill pain but also can lead to addiction and even death.

Such common over-the-counter brands as Advil and Motrin are among the roots of an opioid epidemic that has spread across the nation, resulting in thousands of deaths each year.

Doctors have been prescribing such pain relievers as ibuprofen for years under the belief, which prevailed until recently, that opioids were not addictive.

As early as 2014, the Food and Drug Administration reported that regular use of OTC painkilling opioids could raise the risk of heart attack and stroke by as much as 10%. Using stronger prescription-strength painkillers could increase that risk by as much as 50%.

To avoid such peril, medical and health experts caution that these drugs should be used only for severe pain at the lowest possible dose for the shortest amount of time.

Three Diseases Account For Majority Of Diagnostic Errors

The caveat to seek a second, or even a third and fourth, opinion is even more critical when your situation involves one of the three leading causes of medical diagnosis mistakes.

Researchers report that the “Big Three” among the malpractice mistakes reviewed are cancer — the most common case of misdiagnoses — vascular events and infections.

They account for more than 75% of mistakes resulting in disability or death to more than 150,000 patients a year.

those re-runs, I have to do google searches to see which of the brilliant comedians are still with us. What about putting some notation under each celebrity’s name to save me the time and trouble? For example: Paul Lynde (died 1982, age 55)

Rose Marie (died 2017, age 94)

Wally Cox (died 1972, age 48) Joan Rivers (died 2014, age 81)

No, that would depress me even more. Bad idea.

At 7:00, during or just after our dinner and before “Jeopardy,” we usually watch “Wheel of Fortune,” despite neither of us being very good at it. Here’s one that stumped us a few nights ago:

TOPIC: SONG LYRIC THIS __AND WAS MADE FOR YOU AND ME Mary Ellen guessed, “This hand was made for you and me.”

I said: “This band was made for you and me.” The right answer, of course, was “This LAND was made for you and me.” I mean, how embarrassing! We decided to stop having wine with dinner.

During COVID, “Jeopardy” fever spilled over into our daily lives, since we had nothing better to do. Typically, around 6 p.m., Mary Ellen would say something like:

“Sauteed chicken with green beans and sweet potatoes.”

Then I’d reply, “What’s for dinner?”

How much more fun can a couple have than that? (Now, remember, we are both in our 70s.)

Even when we had little arguments, our obsession with “Jeopardy” was evident. Mary Ellen would say to me in a broadcaster’s voice: “He leaves all the kitchen cabinet doors open, forgets to close the fridge door and also leaves the garage

door up.”

“Who is Dick Wolfsie?” Saying it out loud made me feel like I had been tricked into pleading guilty to these crimes. But I’m a very competitive person. I wanted to win.

My wife is a stickler for game rules. For example, while driving, I once said, “I think we’re lost.” I was quickly corrected by Mary Ellen: “Please put that in the form of a question.”

“What does Dick Wolfsie say when the GPS isn’t working?”

As we celebrated our 42nd anniversary last week, we reminisced about our decision to get married way back when. Mary Ellen said: “When her husbandto-be had this nutty idea to be a TV personality, she unselfishly quit her good job in Chicago and went with him to Indianapolis.”

“Who was Mary Ellen Swegles?” I said without a moment’s thought.

“That is correct,” said my wife. “That’s exactly the question I was looking for.”

Todd Bogunia and Ginnie Brandt find hope

Todd Bogunia and Ginnie Brandt are friends who met through That Church Downtown in South Bend. Bogunia and Brandt have both experienced a great deal of adversity in their lives and have found a sense of peace through their faith.

Bogunia was born and raised in the South Bend area and feels he was always meant to stay here.

Bogunia has experienced struggles with addiction, homelessness and maintaining custody of his children, but turned his life around entirely with the support of the church.

At one of his lowest points, he lost his home and shortly after, the custody of his children. It felt like a wholly awful time in his life and Bogunia could not see a reason for why it was happening nor could he get his bearings quickly enough to keep custody of the children.

He started his journey of faith five years ago when he sought help from Hope Ministries. He was unaware what they did or if they were religiously affiliated, but he knew he needed a place to stay.

Bogunia stayed in a bed at Hope Ministries for two years, staying sober and becoming more interested in Christianity. He was working with child services and his case manager to get custody of his children again. Since that time, Bogunia has

been able to reunite with three of his four children. He also continues to attend church services and takes part in community outreach.

“I know it happened because God made a way, he made it happen,” he stated.

Brandt is originally from New Jersey; she came to the area to go to college and has been here ever since.

In 1997, she dropped out of school and became a single mother. Brandt later experienced addiction and homelessness. It wasn’t until 2019 that things began to look up for her when she met her current pastor’s wife, who attended Hope Ministries, with the church’s worship team.

Since then, Brandt has grown in her faith; she now accepts God and believes she is accepted by him, too. She can hear him and she can see the changes he has made in her life.

The main thing that surprised her about That Church Downtown and the community there is that “they meet you where you’re at.” Feeling welcome and being able to express herself freely and honestly without judgment was pivotal for Brandt in getting closer to God.

Brandt is now actively involved with the church and their community outreach endeavors, sharing her newfound hope with the people of St. Joseph County.

From a firsthand account she stated, “the people who need God the most usually aren’t the ones in the church.”

Determine eligibility first for veteran burial benefits

nation of eligibility will need to be completed.

Let’s take a journey into Veterans Affairs as it pertains to its post-mortem benefits.

First, as to general burial benefits and eligibility: If you wish the final resting place for your veteran to be in a VA Cemetery, the National Cemetery scheduling office has the primary responsibility for verifying eligibility for burial in VA national cemeteries.

I am talking about the Department of Veterans Affairs. When a beloved veteran dies, and you wish to have their final resting place be in a VA National Cemetery, a determi-

Once the determination has been done, and a veteran has been approved for final disposition, you will need to schedule a burial. You, or a funeral director on your behalf, will be required to fax all discharge documents they request. Then you will need to follow up with a phone call to schedule the commitment.

Veterans are considered members of the Armed Forces. This includes the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard,and Space Force. The first group to be eligible for veterans’ burial benefits are those members who die while on active duty. The next group

is any veteran who has been discharged under any conditions other than dishonorable; but there a few conditions, such as certain length of minimum active-duty time. Reservists have special criteria as well.

Any other type of discharge other than honorable may or may not disqualify a veteran for veteran benefits. It all depends on the determination made by a VA regional office. Cases that present multiple discharges of varying character are also referred for review or adjudication to a VA Regional Office.

Give us a call if we can be of help. Call St. Joseph Funeral Home and Cemetery at (574) 288-4685 or visit sjfh.net.

Social Security is thankful to serve you

provide services that assist many families across this country.

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the blessings we have in our lives and to share memories with our loved ones. Social Security is thankful because they are able to provide you and your family with services, benefits, tools and information to help you throughout life’s journey.

Social Security is more than just a retirement program. They

They are there for joyous moments like the birth of your child and issuing their first Social Security card. They are there during times of hardship and tragedy to provide disability, spouses and survivors benefits. And they’re there to help you celebrate your retirement, too.

They’re there to serve you online, by phone and in person in their local offices. You can learn more at blog.ssa. gov/we-remain-committed-

to-serving-you.

Veterans Day this year is Friday, November 11. Every year on this day, Social Security honors all veterans who served our country and risked their lives to protect us.

Their Wounded Warriors website is an important resource for military members who return home with injuries. If you know a wounded veteran, please let them know about the Wounded Warriors website at ssa.gov/woundedwarriors.

The page shares information about Social Security Disability

Insurance benefits for veterans, including:

• How SSDI benefits are different from benefits available through the Department of Veterans Affairs and require a separate application.

• How Social Security expedites the processing of Social Security disability claims for service members. If they develop a disability while on active military service on or after October 1, 2001, they can file a disability claim regardless where the disability occurs.

• Answers to questions asked

about Social Security.

If active duty military service members are unable to work due to a disabling condition and continue to receive pay while in a hospital or on medical leave, they should consider applying for SSDI. Active duty status and receipt of military pay doesn’t necessarily prevent payment of SSDI benefits.

Social Security’s websites are easy to share on social media and by email with your friends and family. Please consider passing this information along to someone who may need it.

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In just days, many of you will be going to the polls. Voting this year falls on Nov. 8.

Some of you have already voted by absentee ballot. Others of you early voted. Thank you for participating in our democratic process.

Hopefully, this election year you had a chance to learn about your local candidates for public office. I am one of those local candidates.

As I’ve written here before, I used to work for the U.S. Congress as a speechwriter. But now, after spending many years at home raising my seven kids and home schooling them, I’m running for office right here in St. Joseph County. Specifically, I’m running for a seat on the St. Joseph County Council for the Clay Township area.

The county council is like our local Congress — it makes your laws and spends your money. There is currently no

mom on the county council with school-aged children. I want to fill that role. Personally, I think a lot of families would appreciate having such a perspective in our local government.

I hope many of you have gotten to know me during this election season through my articles in Senior Life. Or perhaps you have already met me at your house. Personally, I have knocked on hundreds and hundreds of doors. Additionally, you can learn more about me at voteamydrake. com, or vote411.org, which includes my answers on various local topics. If you enjoy Facebook, you can also connect with me there at Vote Amy Drake: St. Joseph County Council.

Thank you for letting me share my views with you over these last few months. I ask for your vote. Join me in putting families first and make St. Joseph County a place our kids and grandchildren will want to call home.

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‘I Can See Clearly Now’

Johnny Nash

“I can see clearly now, the rain has gone

“I can see all obstacles in my way

“Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind

“It’s gonna be a bright, bright sunshiny day.”

While the now classic song was not autobiographical for Johnny Nash, his recording is one of the most iconic tunes of the 1970s — or any decade — and the ultimate feel-good work about overcoming adversity and reveling in the joy of new hope and courage, and the determination to move forward.

“Look all around, there’s nothing but blue skies

“Look straight ahead, nothing but blue skies.”

“I Can See Clearly Now” has been described as “soulful pop” powered by a gentle undercurrent of reggae, a musical genre from Jamaica that blended local folk music with such instruments as the guitar, banjo and hand drums. Yet little is known about the talented (and pretty much forgotten) originator of the song that ushered in a form of music new to a mainstream American audience.

John Lester Nash Jr. was born in Houston in 1940 to a homemaker and a chauffeur. A goodlooking, well-mannered child, he was raised on gospel and sang at the neighborhood Progressive New Hope Baptist Church. At age 13, Nash began performing on Matinee, a Houston afternoon program that helped break down the color barrier on local television. Within three years, he was earning more money than his father.

Signing on to the ABCParamount label, Nash became a successful recording artist at age 17. His first release fizzled, but his second single of “A Very

Special Love” rocketed into the national Top 25 on the Billboard charts. Movie work soon followed. In 1958, he won the lead role in a film called “Take a Giant Step,” in which he portrayed a Black high schooler struggling in a white neighborhood. Two years later, Johnny appeared as a gang member in the movie, “Key Witness.”

Back in the recording studio, he eschewed rock ’n’ roll in favor of urbane ballads much in the style of Johnny Mathis. By the mid-1960s, though, Nash found himself out of work and pretty much overlooked.

In 1965, he and his manager/ business partner, Danny Sims,

moved to Jamaica in hopes a new locale might rekindle Nash’s stalled career. Here Nash met Bob Marley, a dreadlocked reggae artist who was admired but little known outside his Kingston neighborhood. Nash immediately acknowledged Marley’s songwriting talent, and an introduction to Sims resulted in Nash and Sims becoming the future superstar’s managers.

Nash loved the new style of music that was everywhere in

Jamaica. (“Reggae represented to me a layer of rhythm that was totally infectious.”) His later 45s became UK winners, and in 1968 he reached the American Top Five with his reggae-fueled “Hold Me Tight.”

Four years later came the disc that would catapult him to global stardom when he wrote, sang and produced “I Can See Clearly Now,” which sold in the millions. Could there be a better legacy for any musician?

Spicer Lake Nature Preserve to close for deer management

St. Joseph County Parks will continue the deer management program at Spicer Lake Nature Preserve, New Carlisle, in November.

Spicer Lake Nature Preserve will be closed to the public Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 12-13. The park will also be closed to the public Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 3-4.

The decision to continue with the deer management plan was based on several factors. The staff observed more deer and deer trails

within the park property and increased damage to landscaping trees and herbaceous ground cover.

In addition, neighbors communicated they were suffering deer damage to their landscaping, but efforts to cull the deer population were hampered when deer retreated into the park property.

The staff also wants to act proactively to protect the forest ecosystem and woodland wildflowers within the nature preserve.

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Cooking during an inflationary time — Stretching your food purchasing power

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Whether you have a food budget or not, it’s obvious food costs are rising about every time you go back to the store. It’s time to control your controllables. You are in control of what you purchase and what you don’t, so create your own purchasing power and stretch those dollars.

I would imagine we have all had a time in our lives we made a big pot of something and survived the week consuming it each day (surely it wasn’t just me). A pot of chili, spaghetti, stew or soup goes a long way and heading into winter makes all those sound really enticing.

Friends have told me they are walking away from the meat counter due to the skyrocketing prices and I gladly share non-meat ideas. If you eat meat, though, stretch out that pound of meat by using it

Shop what’s on sale. Meal planning is good, but right now we are in survival mode, so check out the flyers and plan around what’s on sale. If it’s shelf stable and on sale, stock up. Fresh vegetables are always preferred, but frozen works, as will canned. Just get your vegetables on your plate.

Break out the slow cooker or pressure cooker and make homemade meals that will last more than one day. Use all leftovers. Make bread — it’s easy, fun and so much less expensive. It’s time to hone your skills in the kitchen, control what you purchase and how you create healthy, less expensive meals at home. Make conscious decisions that focus on healthy homecooked meals and minimize the unhealthy prepackaged meals and snacks. Stay well.

Burgundy Stew From IG Plantpurenation Ingredients

8 ounces mushrooms, sliced 1 small onion, diced ½ cup dry red wine

2 ½ cups low sodium vegetable broth (divided) 2 carrots, diced 1 large russet potato,

2 tablespoons molasses

2 tablespoons tamari (or soy) sauce

¼ cup whole wheat flour (or white)

Salt and pepper to taste (Or, skip the chopping and use a frozen bag of stew mix)

Instructions

In a large pot over mediumhigh heat, sauté the onions and mushrooms in the red wine until tender. Add 1 1/2 cups of the vegetable broth, carrots, potato, tomatoes, garlic, sage, rosemary, molasses and tamari sauce and continue cooking over medium heat.

In a separate bowl, add the remaining 1 cup vegetable broth and whole wheat flower — whisk until the lumps are removed and add to stew. Turn the heat to low and continue simmering 10-15 minutes or until potatoes and carrots are tender. If you prefer a thinner consistency, add more vegetable broth.

Cat Wilson lives in South Bend and transitioned from a vegetarian diet to eating a plant-based diet more than two years ago. She may be contacted at cwilson@the-papers.com.

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Vice president’s Columbia City home highlights his political life

The 27th governor of Indiana, Thomas Marshall of Columbia City, who was well known for his humorous asides, once quipped, “There were once two brothers. One went to sea and one became the 28th vice president of the United States. Neither of them were ever heard of again.” He was also credited with saying, “What this country needs is a good five-cent cigar.”

Marshall’s popularity as governor, and the fact that Indiana was a critical swing state, helped him secure the Democratic vice presidential nomination on the Woodrow Wilson ticket in 1912.

Under Wilson, as it turned out, he became the forgotten man in the government. A major ideological rift developed between the two in their first term, leading Wilson to limit Marshall’s influence in the administration. Marshall’s sense of humor rubbed the president the wrong way so he had his office moved out of the White House. This quote made by Marshall in his vice presidential acceptance speech when he promised to “acknowledge the insignificance of the office,” and another quip saying, “I was the Wilson Administration spare tire … to be used in case of emergency,” infuriated the president.

After Wilson suffered a debilitating stroke, Marshall was kept in the dark while Mrs. Wilson essentially ran the government. With Wilson unable to function, Marshall faced a huge decision because in 1918 there was no procedure for the vice president to step into the presidency. Fearing he would open up a constitutional crisis, he decided not to become president.

Scholars are still debating whether or not he made the right choice, but for Marshall, putting the Constitution ahead of his own agenda made perfect sense. It was not until 1967 that the 25th Amendment established a process for transfer of power if the president was not able to continue to serve.

In addition to the controversy over accepting the presidency or not, Marshall has a couple of firsts to his credit. He was the first vice president to hold cabinet meetings, which he did while Wilson was in Europe. He’s also the only vice president to have been the target of an assassination attempt while in office.

Marshall was a prohibitionist. Most guests at his parties made an obligatory appearance and left quickly because no alcoholic drinks were served.

His modest, two-story Italianate home in downtown Columbia City is part of the county historical museum that focuses on his life, the history of Whitley County and its people.

Between 30% and 40% of the furnishings were originally owned by the Marshalls. The house, which was built in 1864, was purchased in 1958 by the Whitley County Historical Society and it took several years to rehabilitate it. He was born in North Manchester, practiced

law in Columbia City and is buried in Indianapolis.

A couple upstairs rooms focus on famous Whitley County people, including singer Janie Fricke, actor Dean Jagger, World War II Major General Keller Rockey and others.

Free tours are available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and from 9 a.m. to noon Fridays. Freewill donations are accepted. The home is located at 108 W. Jefferson St. Call (260) 244-6372 to set up a tour.

Still undecided about SJC commissioner race?

For anyone still undecided about their vote for St. Joseph County District One Commissioner, I urge you to read the following from Tim Cotton, a member of the SJC

Libertarian party: I had a conversation with this gentleman, Kevin Conery, this evening. After being pushed out by the party, he fought to get himself on the ballot. He exceeded the minimum signatures needed to get put on the ballot without the help of any political parties.

I am saddened I have not gotten to know this person previous to this evening, but glad there is the chance for an alternative to the SJC Commissioner race. He stands for integrity and voting for the person, and not just a party. He stands for fiscal sanity and being responsible with public funding.

Our conversation about making more vocational training open to local high school students falls in line with my dream of making our kids ready for work after high school, to give them skills they can fall back on

no matter what education path they choose. If you live in St. Joseph County, District 1, please look into Kevin Conery.

Vote for change Nov. 8 and say no to party politics. For more information, visit

The History Museum hosts ‘Gallery After Dark’

The intriguing combination of history and art is the centerpiece of The History Museum’s “Gallery After Dark,” taking place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9. Performances of the winning entries of this year’s Copshaholm 125 Arts Competition, including visual arts, written word and music, will showcase the evening.

Tickets are $15 for general ad-

mission and $10 for members. Reservations are required and can be made online at historymuseumsb. org or by calling (574) 235-9664.

This activity is made possible, in part, with support from the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County and Notre Dame Federal Credit Union.

The Copshaholm 125 Arts Competition celebrated the 125th

anniversary of the year the Oliver family moved into their new home at 808 W. Washington St., or Copshaholm as they later named it.

Complimentary light hors d’oeuvres are included in the ticket price. There is a cash bar and attendees must be 21 or over.

For information, call (574) 2359664 or visit www.historymuseumsb.org.

The History Museum to offer tour of St. Joseph Cemetery

To commemorate Veterans Day, The History Museum is offering a tour of St. Joseph Polish Roman Catholic Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6. Conducted by archivist Travis Childs, the tour will include a visit to gravesites and markers

of local veterans.

The tour is open to all ages. Participants should meet at the cemetery, which is located at the intersection of Pinewood Drive and Grant Road.

This tour requires a fair amount of walking on uneven

ground and will not take place in case of inclement weather. No pets will be allowed and parking is limited. There is no charge for this tour.

For more information, call (574) 235-9664 or visit historymuseumsb.org.