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A Free Service Helping Seniors Transition Into Community Living Tammy Teeter 574-993-4738 See article on page 3 Vol. 37, No. 6

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5HPHPEHULQJ WKRVH ZKR VHUYHG %\ 0$5,66$ 6:($7/$1' 6WDII :ULWHU “It’s so bittersweet because we miss him every single day, but I’m so proud of him. It was his dream.

Bravery really pumped through his veins,” Monica Jacobson explained, never once taking her eyes off the Veteran’s Memorial. “He was born to be a veteran, literally. He was born on Veterans Day.” Jacobson is the widow of James Jacobson, a veteran who fought and lost his life in Afghanistan.

He was on his final tour before his contract ended and he had plans to come home to be a stay-at-home dad to their three kids. Jacobson also comes from a military family where a majority of her male family members served.

World War I officially ended once the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919. However, the fighting had ceased seven months earlier when an armistice between the Allied nations and Germany took effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.

Veterans Day continues to be observed on Nov. 11. On May 13, 1938, legislation was passed to make Nov. 11 a legal holiday, “Armistice Day.” In 1954, after World War II required the largest mobilization of soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen in the Nation’s history, the Act of 1938 struck out the word “Armistice” and replaced it with “Veterans.” On June 1, 1954, Nov. 11 officially became a day to honor American Veterans of all wars.

“Use the day to be with family or people you love,” Jacobson suggested, “use your freedom. That’s why my husband, our families fought.

It was not for the thanks or recognition. It was for us, our freedom.

They loved their country, they loved their fellow Americans.”

Remembrance is valuable no matter where it takes place. South Bend offers numerous veterans memorials where the public can go, reflect and thank those who served. Military Honor Park, 4300 Veterans Drive, South Bend, offers an outdoor military park and an indoor museum. Displays range from airplanes, tanks, weaponry, uniforms, artifacts and a research library. The park is to recognize, acknowledge and pay tribute to all veterans from the Michiana area

in each of the five military service branches.

“I know there is so much discourse about war, but no matter what side of the conversation you are on, sacrifices were made,” Jacobson said, “lives were lost, altered. They deserve to be remembered, thanked.”

Jacobson starts her morning with a moment of silence every day, and she frequently visits the Military Honor Park. Her list of family member veterans is ever growing.

“Our son has mentioned wanting to enlist,” she said, “he’s a carbon copy of his father so it was not surprising. I admire his bravery and ambition. All of our kids grew into the most incredible humans. I am so proud. Their father would be, too.”

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Former TV sports anchor is now a marketing director %\ %(7+$11( %5,1. &2; )HDWXUH :ULWHU Remember seeing Dean Huppert on local TV? Sure you do. His journey has taken him from starting at WSBT-TV in 1989, working for the CBS affiliate for two and a half years, to becoming sports director and main anchor at WSJVTV FOX 28 for 25 years, and finishing at WSBT. In the summer of 2017, he was hired at School City of Mishawaka to be the director of athletics.

“I wanted to be somewhere where they value what I do, someplace where I can bring my passion for 60 hours a week, where I can make a difference. I was in the AD position for six years taking programs to the next level, increasing the brand of great sports programs, building feeder programs, hiring great coaches. We worked tirelessly to fundraise and bring our facilities up to date. We got a new track, updated equipment, and state-of-the-art Irons Strength and Condition-

ing Facility. With the help of generous donors, we got new wrestling mats, baseball and softball batting cages, 10 new tennis courts, a new surface at the west gym, and updated The Cave. When people walk into the oldest active gym in the state, they now do it with pride with a specially-designed floor that pops, a sign that says, ‘Welcome to Mishawaka,’ and a rolling American flag that descends from the ceiling for all to honor,” Huppert explained.

That’s a lot of accomplishments in six years.

“One of the things I’m most proud of is how we have told our story. Whether it’s interviews, videos, pictures, or just social media messages, people at Mishawaka now hear about the good things we do. Our school now broadcasts on the internet with the Mishawaka Network and WSBT Radio on 96.1 FM.” In July, he became director of marketing and development for Mishawaka schools.

“In honor of Mishawaka great Mike Faulkner, we plan

to build a life-size statue of a Caveman that will stand at the entrance at the west end of the high school,” he said. “I’ve been fortunate to work under incredible leaders, like Superintendents Dr. Dean Speicher, Wayne Barker and now Dr. Theodore Stevens.”

While most think being on the sidelines of Notre Dame football games, going to the Super Bowl or covering NCAA basketball games would create his greatest memories, being on the sidelines of the hometowns in Michiana was an incredible honor, he said.

“In this new role, I get to spend more time with my wife, Lindsay, and our busy boys, Lucas, Beau and Blake. Having a chance to create memories at home and impact our kids is the greatest gift I could have ever been given. Seeing them mature, make good decisions, and smile with happy memories is pretty cool. It’s the moments that make me think back and know it’s all worth it,” Huppert said.

Away from work, he is a Colts season ticket holder and

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where I lose myself in 45 RPM records. There’s nothing like sitting under the stars with a fire, playing Elvis or old country,” he said. “When I’m not working in the yard or near the creek by our house, I like to relax with my wife in the garage or chill out with a movie petting the dogs. It’s been a crazy life that has taken me places I’ve never imagined. I can’t wait to see what the future holds, because I truly believe the best is yet to come.”

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I am a broken man I am retired. So, I don’t work.

Neither did anything in our house on Thursday of last week.

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1876+(// One of the %\ ',&. fire alarms :2/)6,( started making a weird chirping sound. We assumed it was the batteries, but this is not an easy fix. It required one of us to get up on a high ladder and replace one of those nine-volt puppies. We needed a volunteer to take on

this risky task, so I offered to hold Mary Ellen in case she fell.

The next morning, the alarm was still chirping.

Our next-door neighbor is a former New York City fireman. I called him.

“Paul, it’s Dick next door. Our fire alarms won’t stop beeping.”

“Well, Dick, it’s one of two things. Either all the batteries need changing, or...

“Yes, yes, or what?

“Or your house is on fire.”

Paul thought that was pretty funny. He came over and replaced all the batteries.

Later, Mary Ellen and I went for a walk and when we returned the garage door wouldn’t open. Mary Ellen asked me if I put in the right code.

“Yes,” I said. “It’s the date of

our anniversary, isn’t it?”

“Oh, dear. I wish you had used a number you could remember.”

Paul came over and taught us how to reset the code, but now to open the door we have to remember Paul and Karen’s anniversary.

All this made me realize that I needed additional keys to the front door. At one mega-hardware store, there is an automatic key machine. No humans required; not that you can find one in a place like that.

Later, I realized two things.

First, the company now had in its computer both a copy of our front door key as well as a copy of my credit card. But it didn’t matter. None of the three keys worked. Paul later showed me his locksmith’s key duplicator in

his garage. Now, I have all the keys I need.

That same afternoon, Mary Ellen wanted to edge the lawn.

She hates mowing the grass, but she enjoys edging it. And then she wants me to come up from my basement office and tell her what a great job she’s done. A woman shouldn’t ask a married man to come up and see her edgings. But the weed whacker wasn’t working. The string line kept breaking. Paul came over and explained that the cord I was using was the wrong thickness. He had several types in his garage, where he has a complete workshop, so he made the necessary replacement. Someday, if you move, move next door to a retired New York City fireman.

Just after Mary Ellen finished manicuring our lawn, she informed me the icemaker and the lights in the laundry room weren’t working. I checked the circuit breakers and then made sure those little weird things in the garage and on the bathroom walls (whose name I don’t know) hadn’t popped out. Paul saw me in the garage and showed me I was not pushing down on the button long enough or hard enough. Suddenly, the lights and the icemaker went to work. When the dryer finally started, I went out to buy Paul a case of beer.

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

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Helman writes South Bend history %\ 0$5,66$ 6:($7/$1' 6WDII :ULWHU “As long as you’re curious, history stays fascinating,” Aaron Helman, South Bend native and author, explained. Helman has recently published his second book on South Bend’s history and landmarks.

Helman never considered himself a writer, as he majored in economics, but when the CO-

VID-19 pandemic hit the world, his pen hit paper and he wrote his first book, “An Incomplete History of St. Joseph County, Indiana.” During the pandemic, he would conduct research and ride his bicycle around the county to visit towns, cities, rivers and landmarks. In his first book, he writes about the history between New Carlilse, Japan and ice cream; South Bend’s slave trail; Mishawaka

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“The more I learned the more I thought, ‘how did they never teach us this before?’” Helman said. Even though he was born and raised in the area, this project has taught Helman plenty. Through Helman’s research and writing, South Bend’s rich and interesting history is preserved. Otherwise, the history would die with the last person who remembered.

After seeing the success of his first book, Helman soon realized there was still plenty of history to tell. He published his first book in March 2022, his second in August 2023 and has written 25 chapters of St. Joseph County history across both books.

“People would come up to me and say, ‘how could you not include this! How could you not include that!’” Helman said with a laugh. “There is a lot in the book that people will remember, it’s not all ancient history.”

In his second book, he tackles historical events including the unsolved bombing of the Palais Royal; Playland Park; the “Huckleberry Queen”; and the two major South Bend-based newspapers that had a roster of famous writers.

Helman utilized the library’s microfilm room for his book research. His daughter enjoyed helping him research.

During her own research, she stumbled over information that

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“I absolutely love meeting and interacting with people,” Helman explained. He is available for booking for speaker events. More information can be found on his website.

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“SilverSneakers makes me sweat. I can feel my heart thumping,” Minerva Knull explained, “sometimes I want to skip class but I know my mind,

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Knull has been attending SilverSneakers classes at various locations across St. Joseph County for the last two and a half years. After having COVID, she noticed her ability to workout drastically decreased because her lungs were weakened.

“I used to be so active, but as I age and handle health issues, I just can’t exercise like I used to,” Knull said, “but the class challenges me enough that I feel like my body is benefitting.

The class is just challenging enough for me. I always leave a little sweaty!”

Experts say seniors should aim to exercise at least 150 minutes per week. Consistent exercise helps improve strength and cognitive function, which can keep you independent and improves balance, which can help prevent falls.

“We use all sort of fitness tools during our workout,” Knull explained, “we have used balls, dumbbells, blocks, and a chair. I like doing anything with the dumbbells because although it’s a low weight, I can feel my muscles be challenged and get stronger. When you feel the exercises working, I think it is easier to stay motivated to go to class.”

The benefit of SilverSneakers is that it is a workout class specifically designed for seniors.

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SilverSneaker classes are available at many gyms across St. Joseph County, including the The Salvation Army Kroc Center, 900 W. Western Ave., South Bend. More information

can be found on their website, mykroc.org or call (574) 2339471. However, if attending in-person classes is not doable, there are many SilverSneaker classes and exercises available for free online on YouTube.

Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library offers programs for adults Below is the MPHPL November calendar of events for adults. Registration can be secured by calling (574) 2595277 or visiting mphpl.org.

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In The Community Events “Chicory Cafe Book Club,” 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 4. “The Princess Bride” by William Goldman can be picked up in advance at the front desk of the Mishawaka Library. The Chicory Cafe in Mishawaka is located at 114 W. First Street.

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“Candle Painting,” 2:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11. At this candle-painting party, participants will learn how to utilize candle wax to transform a plain candle into a special creation.

Mishawaka Library Events “American Heritage Spotlight,” 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14. This month’s speaker, Matthew Baumgartner, will present “Lew Wallace, Indiana Icon.” Baumgartner has a history degree from the University of Georgia and a doctorate in medieval studies from the University of Michigan. He is a lifelong researcher on the U.S. Civil War, focusing on the Battle of Monocacy.

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Thursday, Nov. 16. In this unique book and food club, you get the chance to combine the two. “If on a Winter’s Night a Traveler” by Italo Calvino can be picked up in advance at the front desk; must have a MPHPL library card to register for this program.

A local author fair will take place from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2. The event is designed to give writers and readers of adult fiction and nonfiction an opportunity to connect.

Authors will be available for book sales and signings.

The fair is open to anyone 18 years and older and is free for both readers and writers.

Local authors are encouraged to e-mail communityengagement@mphpl.org to register to be a part of the author fair.

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Just three years after John and his lyric writer Bernie Taupin had found fame and fortune, Taupin was already tiring of the high-pressure celebrity madness. His early 1970s lyrics sometimes reflected the sentiments of someone who has basked in the spotlight long enough and now yearns to return to a simple past. Taupin’s words tended toward autobiography; he was raised on a farm in northeastern England, where he and his family lived without electricity until Taupin was 5 years old.

John has said, “Bernie was always the more thoughtful one. I was always the one that said, ‘Let’s go out!’ We both burned the candle at both ends, but I did it far more than he did … I was just the guy who wrote the melodies; that was my job.” John then added, “I just loved writing to Bernie’s lyrics, (but) I really don’t analyze them much.”

Success with John earned Taupin incredible wealth, but the former farmhand has remained grateful that — unlike his professional partner — he has been able to stay relatively anonymous. “My name does still get recognized,” Taupin says with a sigh. “I go places and give a credit card or give my name at the airport, and someone will recognize me, and the gushing begins. But I couldn’t live Elton’s life. I would rather drill myself in the head with a nail gun than do what he does.”

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The History Museum presents lecture on Rosemary Sanders The South Bend Symphony Orchestra will be well represented at “Insights in History,” taking place at 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 1, at The History Museum.

Guest speakers are Marvin Curtis, SBSO board president; Justus Zimmerman, SBSO executive director; and Alastair Willis, SBSO music director.

Admission is $3, general, and

$1, members. Reservations are required by Oct. 30.

“Insights in History” is sponsored by THK Law, LLP. The story of Rosemary Sanders, the first African American musician to play with the South Bend Symphony Orchestra, will be shared.

In addition, a presentation about the SBSO today will be given.

A tour of the exhibit “Rosemary Sanders: The Invisible Player” will be offered.

“Insights in History” is a monthly series featuring a lecture in conjunction with an exhibit at The History Museum.

For information, call The History Museum at (574) 235-9664 or visit historymuseumSB.org

Spicer Lake Nature Preserve closed to public for deer management activities St. Joseph County Parks will continue the deer management program at Spicer Lake Nature Preserve, located in New Carlisle, in November.

Spicer Lake Nature Preserve will be closed to the public Saturday, Nov. 18 and Sunday, Nov. 19 and the weekend of Dec. 2-3.

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the deer management plan was based on several factors: • The staff observed more deer and deer trails within the park property and has observed increased damage to landscaping trees and herbaceous ground cover.

• Neighbors communicated they were suffering deer dam-

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

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60s Flashback —

Making Mary with Uncle Walt On an August night in 1964, 1,200 people packed Hollywood’s legendary Grauman’s Chinese Theater for %\ 5$1'$/ the premiere & +,// of what would become Walt Disney’s biggest film success to date: “Mary Poppins.”

When the curtain dropped after the final reel had spun, audience members rose together to offer a thunderous, five-minute standing ovation.

But not everybody stood to cheer that night; one holdout was a prim lady in her mid-60s.

Her name was P. L. Travers, and she was the creator of the iconic Mary Poppins tales.

Travers was born Helen Lyndon Goff in 1899 in Australia.

She began writing as a teenager and later adopted Pamela Lyndon Travers as her pen name.

(Travers was her father’s first name, and to Helen the name “Pamela” had a rather delightful lilt.)

In 1926, P. L. published a short story called “Mary Poppins and the Match Man,” which introduced her legendary nanny character, as well as Bert the street artist.

Seven years later, Travers began work on a full-length Mary Poppins narrative. The resultant book became P. L.’s first literary success the following year — 1934 — with numerous successful sequels to follow later.

When Walt Disney’s daughters Diane and Sharon were children, they both loved Travers’ books. Urged on by the girls’ enthusiasm, Walt spent 20 years in pursuit of P. L.’s approval to allow her creation to become a flesh-and-blood movie character.

Disney even paid Travers a visit at her London home.

Finally, in 1961, Walt earned a reluctant “yes” from P. L., but only after offering her a huge-atthe-time $100,000 advance, 5% of the film’s gross and script approval (although Disney would actually have the final say).

At the “Mary Poppins” premiere, P. L. Travers despised what she saw on the screen and what Disney and company had done to her now-iconic character. Especially concerning to Travers was that Mary’s rougher edges had been smoothed out; in the author’s mind, the fictional nanny had always been one who avoids mawkishness and fanciful behavior as she seriously went about her tasks. (“She never wastes time being nice!”)

P. L. was also ambivalent about the movie’s original music, which she labeled lightweight and disposable. She especially disliked Dick Van Dyke’s dancing among a group of animated penguins.

Travers decided to speak her mind. At a party following the movie, she loudly announced to Disney, “Well, the first thing that has to go is the animation sequence.”

To which Walt calmly replied, “Pamela, the ship has sailed.”

“Mary Poppins” won Hollywood’s heart and brought the Disney outfit five Academy Awards, including Best Actress for Julie Andrews (in her first movie role) and Best Visual Effects. “Mary Poppins” became Disney’s first movie to earn a Best Picture nomination.

In 1977, a more mellow P. L. Travers agreed to discuss Walt’s release on a BBC radio interview. “I’ve learned to live with it,” she said. “It’s glamorous and it’s a good film on its own level, but I don’t think it is very like my books.”

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Wednesday, Nov. 1 and Nov. 15; Beginning yarn work, 10 a.m. every Thursday; Debbie’s Wig Salon, 1 p.m. every Thursday; Empowered Movement, 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday; Kim’s Bra Boutique, 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8; chair yoga, 10:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. every Tuesday

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—o— The South Bend Symphony Orchestra unites with Shakespeare at Notre Dame to create an enchanting evening of “Shakespeare’s Dreams,” the second installment of the Jack M. Champaigne Masterworks Series. It will be at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Morris Performing Arts Center.

Weaving the music of Mendelssohn’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and Sibelius’s “The Tempest” with the words of Shakespeare, this performance comes to life with immersive visuals by projection designer, Camilla Tassi. This trifecta of

talent creates an extraordinary event that promises to immerse audiences in the magical world of Shakespeare. To view the schedule or purchase tickets, visit southbendsymphony. org or call the box office (574) 235-9190.

—o— A Tail Waggin’ Hayride will be from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, at Bendix Woods County Park’s Van Paris Shelter, 56960 Timothy Road, New Carlisle.

Bring your dog for a tractordrawn hayride through the crisp autumn air. Afterward, warm up by the campfire with free hot cocoa and s’mores. Petrelated donations aid Pets Connect. Pets must be on a 6-foot leash at all times. Pet costumes welcome. Cost: $5 per person and a pet-related donation.

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Morehouse is a chaplain and bereavement coordinator at Caring Cove Hospice, Mishawaka.

“I don’t think there was ever a time I didn’t know about Jesus. My mother took me to church. I remember singing ‘Jesus Loves Me.’ But it wasn’t until I was 10 years old at church camp that I decided to dedicate my life to Christ.”

Morehouse admits life at home wasn’t always easy.

“My mother was a dedicated Christian, but my father was not,” she said. “There was tension at home.”

At church camp, Morehouse experienced life with other Christians.

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in Jesus. It was so unique to my experience at home. On dedication night, we were all in procession to the lakeside carrying candles. I remember hearing the Lord speak to my heart. He said, ‘This is what life with me is like; you’ll always have this peace and joy.’ I dedicated my life to Him that night.”

There were still rough times at home.

“Two years later, my dad left us. By that time, I had a Christian foundation that got me through. Even so, I remember crying and worrying how mom and I were going to get through it all. It was just mom and me at home.”

Jesus again spoke to her heart and said, “I am your dad now, and I’ll never leave.”

Morehouse got a Christian education degree from Taylor University in Upland. She got her Master of Ministry from Grace College, Winona Lake.

She is a board-certified chaplain with the Association of Certified Christian Chaplains.

After serving on the staff of several churches, Morehouse became a chaplain at Elkhart General Hospital.

“I always loved visiting people who were shut in or in the hospital. I loved praying with people before surgery. The job was perfect for me. Since Beacon also owns Memorial Hospital, I was eventually on staff at both places.”

During the pandemic in 2020, Morehouse’s father- and mother-in-law, Dain and Janay Morehouse, were hospitalized with COVID. “My father-in-law was at Memorial, but it became too full to take more people. So, when my mother-in-law was hospitalized,

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Because Morehouse already had COVID, and her body had formed some immunity to it, she was able to support her mother-in-law before she was hospitalized, and visit her father-in-law, while working as a chaplain.

“They both chose to be comfortable and let nature take its course. They didn’t want to be on a ventilator or breathing machine and were not afraid of death.”

Morehouse was especially able to help guide her fatherin-law to his eternal reward in heaven. Her in-laws died on the same day.

She started working at Caring Cove Hospice in 2022.

“I love hearing people’s stories and developing relationships with them. Some are under hospice care for quite a while,” she noted.

Morehouse and her husband, Ryan, have three grown children.

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Retiring abroad requires extra work %\ &(&,/ 6&$*/,21( 6WDII :ULWHU Some folks look forward to retiring to their lakeshore cottage after resigning from the labor force. Others plan on moving closer to the grandkids when they sell the house as soon as they retire.

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While their dreams are more exotic than most soonto-be-retirees, their planning is a bit more involved because of the financial arrangements and conditions they face.

The costs of everything will probably change after they leave home. Appliances, utilities, groceries, healthcare, automobile maintenance and everything else will be paid for in a foreign currency.

It’ll take a while for your brain to quickly translate and compare the local price for coffee or a cab to what it was back home. In most cases, it’s likely you’ll find day-to-day living is cheaper, which is probably one of the reasons you chose to move in the first place — climate and cost.

Before you move anywhere, you should visit and spend some time there. Not long ago, a move within this country served as a cautionary

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The individual sold their house and belongings in southern California and relocated in Oregon “because everything looked so green all the time.” In less than a year, they returned to their California hometown “because it rains up there all the time.”

They had never set foot in Oregon before ripping out all of their California roots.

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Get referrals for and set up relationships with an attorney, loan officer, insurance salesperson and real estate agent. You’ll need medical services, so check out how medical insurance works there. Make an appointment with a doctor you plan to use and visit a local clinic to make a list of services it provides.

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You can change your life by deciding to I’m not blaming the doctors; the protocols they trained under were to respond a certain way based on the symptoms presented.

The standard American diet is currently: 54% processed products, 32% animal products, 10% veggies, fruits & nuts and 4% whole grain.

The 10% veggies, fruits and nuts says it all for me. Flip these numbers and you’ve got it right. I find it amusing that we’ve become so conditioned to eating unhealthy that whole foods plant based eating is

beans, mushrooms, onions, brown rice.

We are coming up on the holidays folks and you can decide to eat your way through it because it’s only six weeks long and: I hate vegetables. I hate salad. I hate mushrooms. I hate beans. I can’t give up cheese.

You either see opportunities or obstacles — it’s always been your choice.

Fall in love with taking care of yourself. Fall in love with the path of healing. Fall in love According to Science Jourwith becoming the best version nalist, Max Luavere, a recent of yourself and respect your study found that being diagjourney. nosed with type 2 diabetes You are a product of your in your 30s shaves 14-16 Do your research, find a buddy, decisions — yesterdays, years off of your life. Diagmove every day, write down todays, and tomorrows. nosed in your 50s, lose six what you eat and take a look Do your research, find a years of life.

Type 2 diabetes is a food at it. Remember the GBOMBS: buddy, move every day, write down what you eat and take disease — a preventable Greens, beans, onions, musha look at it. Remember the food disease. rooms, berries and seeds.

GBOMBS: Greens, beans, You may respond with onions, mushrooms, berries — “my doctor didn’t say considered dieting, disordered and seeds. that,” and you would be right. eating or just weird.

To your health.

Sadly, our healthcare system Whole Food equals food withCat Wilson lives in South is more of a sick-care system. out an ingredient list; veggies, Bend and transitioned from We go into the system when we fruits, raw nuts & seeds. a vegetarian diet to eating a are sick, not when we are well Plant-based — it grows intact plant-based diet over two years and wanting to remain so, and from the ground, a tree, a hotago. She may be contacted at certainly not for nutritional house or hydroponically, greens, cwilson@the-papers.com. information.

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Finance

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tion to help you throughout life’s journey.

Social Security is more than just a retirement program. We provide services that assist many families across this country. We are there for joyous moments like the birth of your child and issuing their first Social Security card. We are there during times of hardship and

tragedy to provide disability and survivors benefits. And we’re there to help you celebrate your retirement, too.

We’re here to serve you online, by phone, and in person in our local offices. You can learn more on our website at ssa.gov.

Please share this information with those who need it.

Happy holidays!

Plan your search for a financial planner %\ &(&,/ 6&$*/,21( 0DWXUH /LIH )HDWXUHV Choosing a financial advisor is a major life decision. It can determine your financial trajectory for years to come, so your choice is important.

Plodding ahead without one can dim your financial future.

A recent Northwestern Mutual study revealed that two-thirds of U.S. adults admit their financial planning needs improvement.

That means only one-third of Americans work with a financial advisor.

While advisors are prohibited by law from making promises of returns, research suggests that people who work with a financial planner feel more at ease about their finances and could end

up with 15% more money to spend in retirement.

The value of professional investment advice varies with each individual circumstance and portfolio composition. When searching for a financial advisor, consider carefully your investment objectives and risk factors. Perform your own due diligence before making your choice.

Hiring an advisor who is not a fiduciary means they could recommend decisions that may not be in your best interest.

A fiduciary is defined as an individual who is ethically bound to act in another person’s best interest. Registered fiduciary financial advisors must avoid conflicts of interest and disclose any potential conflicts of interest to clients.

It’s not always a good

idea to hire the first advisor because they’re used by your brother-in-law or to take on the first one you meet. Take your time and interview a handful until you feel you’ve found one who understands your goals and needs.

Look for a financial advisor with a speciality that works for you. Many specialize in retirement planning while others work best with smallbusiness owners or individuals with high net worth. Then check their strategy. Do they prefer aggressive trading in growth stocks or do they prefer to spread out their investments in stocks, bonds and mutual funds?

During your meeting, ask to see their credentials and licenses, then have them explain how they’re paid.

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Flyers should ‘dress to impress’ %\ &(&,/ 6&$*/,21( 0DWXUH /LIH )HDWXUHV Flying used to be fun.

Narrower seats, shortened leg space, screaming babies, oversized carry-ons stuffed under your feet, and unruly passengers all add up to discomfort in the air.

Some seasoned travelers have observed that seatmates who erupt and cause disorder usually appear to show little

concern for their attire before boarding an airline, leading to some thinking that perhaps airlines should require a dress code for their ticket buyers.

As it is, conditions listed in the fine print on most airline tickets ban boarding in bare feet, if you have a bad odor or poor hygiene, or if you’re wearing obviously offensive clothing. But what’s offensive?

T-shirts? Shorts? Tight-fitting leggings? And tops?

Whatever the reason, there’s no denying there has been a rise in the number of disruptive people that, in many cases, delay a flight or cause it to be detoured to an unscheduled stop to eject the problem passenger.

There were more than a third more of these incidents reported last year compared to 2021.

There was one incident for about every 570 flights. That’s a lot when you figure there are some 30,000 flights every day in this country alone.

To lower these occurrences, some airlines prohibit economy class passengers from reclining their seats, to lessen the chance of the passenger behind you getting irate.

And most flying companies think a dress code would also

help, because folks who dress better are more likely to behave better.

Many passengers remember a day before airline deregulation when passengers voluntarily dressed up to fly.

They wore their Sunday best — coats and ties for the men, dresses for the women.

An obvious benefit of dressing appropriately is getting better treatment onboard.

The better-dressed, polite passengers get more upgrades, freebies, latitude and respect from the cabin crew.

Coming up with a dress code for airline passengers would be difficult but not impossible. Many other businesses require proper attire for their customers. Some fine dining restaurants require jackets and collared shirts

for men and dressy attire for women. So do many nightclubs. Country clubs have some of the strictest dress codes. In the travel industry, some luxury hotels require elegant resort wear in public areas.

Other than the basic instructions cited on their tickets, airlines don’t tell passengers what to wear. They do, however, offer some guidance for employees who are traveling off-duty.

For example, Southwest Airlines advises passengers using a non-revenue guest pass to “dress to impress.”

It adds, “While Southwest’s dress code is relaxed and casual, you will be expected to present a clean, well-groomed and tasteful appearance.”

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Obesity also weighs heavy on elderly %\ -$0(6 *$))1(< 0DWXUH /LIH )HDWXUHV When people think of poor health among older adults, images of frail and underweight individuals often come to mind. But older Americans have not escaped the obesity epidemic, according to nutritionists and health-care professionals.

Obesity in children and younger adults has attracted a great deal of attention, but the prevalence of obesity in adults aged 60 and older has increased steadily since the turn of the century.

But the problem of a few extra pounds can pale in comparison for many people when they consider such other old-age issues as chronic disease, lifestyle limitations, and

money woes.

Physicians may avoid talking about obesity with their older patients because they think it may be too late to encourage a change in health behavior.

Here are some facts: • One in four people older than 50 is considered obese.

• Sarcopenic obesity, a change in body composition associated with a reduction in muscle mass during aging and accumulated intra-abdominal fat, are prevalent obesityrelated conditions among the elderly.

• There has been a steady increase in the prevalence of Americans between the ages of 50 and 69 who have difficulty bathing, dressing or just walking across a room.

• In a study of some 7,000

people aged 65 and older, obesity was associated with poor perception of health, physical functioning and social functioning among women.

• In a British study of more than 4,000 men aged 60 to 79, the obese subjects had a doubled risk of major cardiovascular disease and were three times more likely to have diabetes, as were older men at a normal weight.

• Vascular problems posed by obesity and related syndromes like hypertension and type-2 diabetes are important influences on the risk of vascular and Alzheimer’s dementia.

• More than 15% of individuals older than 85 are considered to have a poor diet.

• Only one-third of adults older than 65 get the daily recommended level of exer-

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Rice & Rice —

As you plan for the holidays We are soon coming up on the holiday season. Will you be getting together with your loved ones and family? Will you be seeing your children and grandchildren?

The holidays are a wonderful time, and it is a fun thing to be around the people that we love.

Right now, you might want to give some thought to those people and to your personal situation.

Do you have an estate plan in place? A good estate plan should include a living trust, which will pass assets probate free to your children someday when you die.

The same living trust, if properly prepared, could have language to help you stay in your own home and to avoid unnecessary placement in a nursing home. You may not be aware that nursing home costs are continuing to rise and now averaging over $10,000 per month, in this area.

In addition to avoiding probate, and helping you remain in your own home as long as possible, a good estate plan can also include things like a living will, to make sure you’re not forever hooked up to machines when there’s no hope of recovery. It can include a HIPAA waiver, so that it’s not a felony for your doctor, nurse or a health care provider to share your medical information with your spouse or children.

It should also include an advanced medical directive so that the children know, and the doctors know, who is to have the legal authority to make medical decisions on your behalf when you are someday incapacitated.

A good estate plan can also include a funeral planning declaration so that your spouse or children will know how to handle your final arrangements. This alone could save many thousands

of dollars and a great deal of confusion and uncertainty in the future.

If you work with an elder law attorney, it is very likely that you will receive a Medicaid Agency Agreement, which can enable your loved ones to help you qualify for Medicaid, and potentially save your home, and your life savings, from being spent down for nursing home costs, in the event of a long-term catastrophic illness.

Unless you have nursing home insurance, the right kind of elder law planning is critical right now, so that you don’t lose everything you worked for your entire life simply because you someday have a stroke, break your hip, or suffer from Alzheimer’s or dementia.

The average person with Alzheimer’s is likely to be in a nursing home an average of five

years, which would burn through nearly $600,000.

One of the wisest and kindest things you could possibly do would be to schedule an appointment with an experienced professional, who can help you get your personal and legal affairs in order. For your sake. For your spouse’s sake. For the sake of your children and the ones you love.

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AI joins the scammers %\ &(&,/ 6&$*/,21( 0DWXUH /LIH )HDWXUHV Most everyone has heard about AI by now but, like the weather, very few people are doing anything about it.

Artificial intelligence is a boon to our universe, we’re told, because it will take over many of the onerous chores that chew up much of our waking hours.

It’s a threat to civilization, we’re also told, because it will grow more intelligent than us

and then wipe us out.

Whatever view becomes the future, AI is a welcome gift to scammers who bilk Americans out of billions of dollars every year. Figures range from $6 billion to $10 billion to whoknows-how-many-gazillion dollars ripped off from victims of a bushelful of telephone and online schemes.

AI adds a weapon to the dark cloud of criminals hovering over us. Hackers can break into our phone and internet connections to glean personal

profile information and voice samples. This harvest is then turned against us.

It can take a small voice sample and simulate a real person, such as the grandchild calling a grandparent asking for help that may be bail money to get him out of jail or money for a lost plane ticket to get her back home. AI not only replicates the voice but has collected enough information to answer all the questions it may be asked to verify the caller’s identity.

AI can also generate realistic images that the caller can

Harris Branch Library reopens in Granger The Mishawaka-PennHarris Public Library has resumed regular hours of operation at the Harris Branch after renovations closed the library from July 3 until the reopening celebration Monday, Oct. 2.

The 24,400-square-foot building’s renovation project started in mid-January.

“While we were able to keep Harris open for most of the renovations, in the end, it was more cost and time efficient to close for completion of the entryway, Makerspace area and reference desk,” MPHPL Director Donna Meeks said.

The library’s most noticeable improvements, Meeks

Mature travel matters —

Pack up your troubles for a trip %\ &(&,/ 6&$*/,21( 6WDII :ULWHU The vacation of your dreams can turn into a nightmare just as your time on a tropical beach can turn terrible.

A hurricane, a fractured wrist, a traffic accident, lost luggage, a missed transportation connection — any of these or many other reasons can be the cause.

Being a bit paranoid when planning your trip can ease some of the pain should anything happen.

Make sure someone in your family knows where you’re going, what you plan to do and how long you’ll be away. Have that person or someone else be aware that they’ll be called should anything happen to you.

And don’t forget to have someone keep an eye on your apartment, house and property while you’re gone.

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produce in a face-to-face call.

This calls for extra precaution — maybe even a bit of paranoia and bad manners — to protect yourself. Recipients of such calls should be highly suspicious of any callers asking for money quickly. It might be from someone you’ve met recently in an online dating service, a friend with a can’tlose investment opportunity or any of the above. Slow down the pace, tell them you’re in the middle of something and have to call them back. Ask them where they are and get their number. Don’t use that

number. But if, for example,the caller claims to be stranded, or in jail in Singapore, call the Singapore police, explain the situation and ask them to check out that number. If it’s a scam, that should be the end of the story.

The important thing to do is not be stampeded into action.

And if the caller asks you to keep things a secret, that’s also a signal that it’s a scam.

Don’t let the sound of the voice fool you. AI is an excellent — and knowledgeable — mime.

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explained, are in the new teen area and more light in the adult areas.

Granger resident Hassaan Khan, who lives nearby and is studying for the MCAT, anxiously awaited the reopening.

“I am looking forward to making the most of this space. It is so important to have these free resources available. Especially in an area like this where so many kids need a safe space outside of school to hang out,” he said.

Evangeline Arner, a Granger teen, said, “I live just around here, so it is like a five-minute bike ride. The fact that I can use this (teen) area is incredible. When I walked in here, I was just in shock. I am definitely going to be coming here at least every other day.”

The project’s final phase involves landscaping improvements and courtyard restorations, which are expected to be completed in the spring of 2024.

The Harris branch is located at 51446 Elm Road, Granger. Call the library at (574) 259-5277 for more information.

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Forget the ‘diet’ in diet soda %\ &(&,/ 6&$*/,21( 6WDII :ULWHU During her annual medical checkup recently, a relative was told by her primary care physician that he would like to convince her to junk junk drinks.

His target was soda, pop, carbonated liquid candy — those refreshments that advertisers have made look so tantalizingly eye- and tasteappealing for most of the last 100 years.

The recommendation was made at about the same time

pop producers reported a soda sales slump for the first time in a couple of decades.

Nutritionists long have hollered at anyone who’ll listen that soda’s only benefit is the water in it.

Everything else in it is deemed detrimental.

Neighborhood dictates lifestyle activities %\ -$0(6 *$))1(< 0DWXUH /LIH )HDWXUHV People who live in neighborhoods with good lighting, trustworthy neighbors and plenty of parks and playgrounds are more likely to walk and get regular exercise, according to a survey conducted by researchers at the University of South Carolina.

Folks who had physically active neighbors and sidewalks in their community and who used a nearby mall for walking were more likely to be regular walkers.

Regular walkers were those who reported walking 30 or more minutes at any pace five or more days per week.

Residents were considered physically active if they reported 30 minutes or more of moderate physical activity five or more days a week or 20 minutes or more of vigorous physical activity three or more days a week.

Overall, nearby neighborhood features — those within a halfmile radius or 10-minute walk from home — were more likely to affect physical activity and

walking than were community features like swimming pools or bike trails within a 10-mile radius or 20-minute drive from the home.

Younger residents also were more likely to be physically active.

The findings suggest programs to encourage more physical activity should target nearby locations, such as private recreational facilities, parks, playgrounds and sport fields, as well as adequate lighting.

Even diet soda is said to impede rather than assist weight loss because of chemical imbalances that get too complicated to explore.

Among the healthier alternatives researchers recommend are tea and coffee, and even booze. Several reports indicate moderate drinkers live healthier lives than heavy or non-drinkers.

However, while alcohol reportedly helps slow the absorption of food and keep blood sugar levels in check, it also lowers inhibitions, making it harder to resist tasty temptations.

Coffee is America’s number one source of antioxidants, according to the American Dietetic Association.

The bean brew has been lauded by some researchers for lowering the risk of several

diseases. Lacing it with sugar and cream outweighs any benefits.

Milk, on the other hand, has long been considered a fountain of nutrients — the containers from the low- or non-fat shelves, of course.

Some forms of tea have been proclaimed to promote weight loss while most energy drinks and vitamin waters just lighten your wallet. The former can contain as much sugar and empty calories as soda and the latter command a higher price under the aegis of being “healthy.” So what’s left? The most beneficial and bountiful beverage known globally: water. You can add a slice of lemon to a glass of water, or a vitamin supplement, or even get it carbonated and not have to worry about calories.

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Amy Drake explains property taxes %\ $0< '5$.( *XHVW :ULWHU Last year at this time, I was campaigning for a spot on the St. Joseph County Council.

I spent my summer into fall knocking on just about every door in Clay Township. Early on, it became clear that one of the biggest challenges facing residents was their property tax bills, which had seen a spike and left many taxpayers asking what could be done.

Because I received so many inquiries, I asked Mike Castellon, who was running for county assessor, to join me on my rounds. He could help explain the hikes and talk about what he, as an assessor, would do to make the entire assessment process better.

What I remember most from our door trips together was that Mike would tell voters he couldn’t always promise them that their taxes wouldn’t go up, but he could assure them he would make the process more fair.

It’s now been almost a year

since both Mike and I won our elections. In that time, we’ve both done work on the property tax question. For my part, on the county council, I introduced a bill to cap property taxes at a 2 percent increase for those 55 and older. The state will allow our council to implement this cap for three years.

While I wish it was more than a temporary program, a tax break for a few years is better than no tax break, and it should provide some peace of mind in the meantime.

Mike, also true to his vision, is transforming the assessor’s office. He has streamlined the appeals process, allowing him to respond more quickly to his customers when they think adjustments to their bills may be necessary. Amazingly, he has reduced appeals from the previous year by almost 70 percent.

Additionally, he has purchased modernized software to make the tax assessment process more accurate and efficient and prioritized the education of his staff to better serve taxpayers.

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Don’t miss the boat on Mississippi River %\ )<//,6 +2&.0$1 0DWXUH /LIH )HDWXUHV If you’re a teetotaler, this may not be the cruise for you.

The “it’s 5 o’clock somewhere” rule does not even begin to apply. Bloody Mary’s abound in the morning. The 3 o’clock lecture features a rum punch.

And you gotta love a cruise that offers Bailey’s with your morning coffee!

And with all of this, no tipping.

I’ve been on several boat trips — a barge cruise in France, a Danube River cruise, a sail along the Nile — and the accommodations have always been lovely.

But the American Cruise Lines’ Mississippi River Cruise from Memphis to New Orleans reached luxurious.

The American Symphony stateroom had it all. Lots of closet space, check. Flat-screen TV, check. Vases of fresh flowers, check. Private balcony, check. Sumptuous robe, check.

It was so comfortable we almost hated leaving it. But both food and excursions beckoned.

The gourmet meals were accessible by the half-portion and some form of edibles was available around the clock.

Candy baskets welcomed us back from excursions. Delicious pastries awaited us on our dresser.

Warm cookies show up every day at 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

We could select from a menu separate from the dining room between 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Sky Lounge. Of course, there was a daily cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres preceding dinner. Heaven forbid you should go to dinner hungry.

Not exactly a spa vacation.

There was a fitness room but one crew member explained, “it’s the cleanest room on board!”

Multiple excursions were offered daily, from walking tours of the different cities to visits to a myriad of museums, historic homes, national parks, gardens, plantations, cultural outings and outdoor adventures. Onboard there were daily lectures, interactive games galore, guest speakers, music and multiple places to just get

away from it all in which to drink, read, isolate, socialize or just ponder life. Every night there was entertainment from the 1950s and ‘60s sing-alongs to blues bands, C&W combos, comedians and more.

You could be as social or anti-social as you liked. There was the option at every meal to dine alone or with others but everyone was friendly, interesting and well-traveled.

The al fresco upper deck was a delightful place to read or just watch the river world pass by. And if you’re anything of a Civil War buff, this trip resembles heaven — every town involves a Civil War Museum, Civil War history, military encampments, Civil War forts.

And once back on the boat? An assortment of lectures on Civil War something.

But other options prevailed.

Think about the Great River Outdoor Adventure. Driving an All-Terrain Vehicle around the Double C Ranch seemed innocuous enough at first. We initially saw a herd of cows cavorting the countryside, forming a very close welcoming committee — literally — as we were able to pet them from the vehicle. We also stopped to pet Fred, a very imposing 1,700-pound Brahma bull.

Next stop was an archery range. I felt a tremendous sense of accomplishment as I “killed” the target bear — three hits out of three. Then onto fly fishing and tomahawk throwing.

Then, we were instructed to put our ATV into four wheel drive and we started flying over treacherous terrain, through deep mud puddles, up and down steep ravines. Just surviving the ride was the goal.

Another non-Civil War getaway? The Cajun Swamp Pride Tour. Instructions ahead of time? If your hat or phone falls into the water, don’t retrieve it. No one needed to be reminded twice as the waters were strewn with alligators.

And why not? The captain feeds them marshmallows from the boat.

We also stopped to view a herd of wild pigs on the shore— as well as an array of

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For more information, visit americancruiselines.com/ cruises/mississippi-rivercruises/lower-mississippiriver-cruise.

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Chickens rule the roost in Key West Roosters can be heard crowing throughout the length and breadth of Key West, Fla., at all times *5($7 of the (6&$3(6 day and %\ 52' .,1* night. The colorful birds frolic on the sidewalks and chase each other across Duval Street, the town’s busiest street. They’ll strut right into an open-air restaurant just like they had a reservation. They fit right in with the millions of tourists coming to the island town, but they’re protected.

The whole chicken thing goes back to the early 1800s when a revolution in Cuba sent Cubans fleeing to Key West by the thousands. They

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author was given a white, six-toed (polydactyl) cat by a boat captain. Kittens of Snow White all had extra toes and were extremely good mousers.

Today, nearly 60 live at the house and are cared for by local veterinarians. When outside cats wander in, they’re unceremoniously chased off by the resident felines. Hemingway bought the house in 1931.

The next decade turned out to be his most prolific writing period. Tours of the home and gardens are available.

Sloppy Joe’s Bar, Hemingway’s favorite watering hole, was opened in 1933 as the Blind Pig. It was Hemingway who convinced owner Joe Russell to change the name of his establishment to Continued on page 23

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Chickens rule Continued from page 22 Sloppy Joe’s after a bar they frequented in Havana, Cuba.

In 1938, Russell got into an argument with his landlord over a $1-a-month raise in his rent, closed down the bar and moved it lock, stock and barrel a half-a-block away to its present location on Duval Street.

Also on Duval Street is the late, great Jimmy Buffett’s very first Margaritaville Bar and Restaurant. He opened it more than 30 years ago and people have been flocking to it searching for that ‘lost jigger of salt’ ever since.

President Harry S. Truman’s Little White House is a must-see. He and his family came here to work and enjoy the warm Florida temperatures during winter months.

The home, which is open for tours, was built by the U.S. Navy in 1890 and is full of Truman’s original furniture and memorabilia.

Mallory Square, which is just a few blocks north of the Little White House, is a hopping place every afternoon around 5 p.m. when street vendors and performers appear suddenly out of nowhere to entertain huge crowds gathered to watch the spectacular sunsets.

Key West’s original residents were Calusa Indians, who fished the surrounding waters. It was occupied by transient Cuban fishermen in the late 1700s.

In 1821, the Florida ter-

ritory was annexed, along with Key West, from Spain by the United States in reparations for war debts. It

became the seventh city in Florida in 1828. Three years later, political unrest in Cuba caused William Wall to relo-

cate his cigar factory there and opened the floodgates to Cuban migrants seeking freedom and employment.

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When the clouds were just right %\ 720 02552: 6WDII :ULWHU The first television program I saw was in 1951. I was around 12 years old.

I grew up in the southeast region of Iowa where buying a TV set was a gamble at best.

There were no TV stations in the entire state. The nearest stations where in Omaha, about 190 miles away, and Kansas City, about the same distance.

It was far enough to guarantee a snowy picture. If the clouds were just right, we’d get a clear picture. Sound was usually better than whatever picture, but not always.

The first full program I experienced was a 15-minute “Perry Como Show” over WOW-TV in Omaha. This is the station where future TV star Johnny Carson got his first job as a staff announcer.

Unlike radio at the time, TV newscasts were relegated to no more than two 15-minute slots a day. The first TV news I saw was in 1952 from Omaha’s KMTW. No live news reader, just a camera set up in front of a teletype machine so viewers could read reports as they were ticked out.

TV could have been available for home consumption as early as 1939. Demonstration units were only display at the 1939 World’s Fair, but World War II put the new medium on hold until 1946.

Radio Corporation of America began building TV sets and telecasting equipment. National Broadcasting Company was TV’s first big network and became entertainment central in 1947. Its biggest comedian was Milton Berle, host of the “Texaco Star Theater” that was so popular it induced thousands of folks to buy TV sets.

NBC dubbed Berle “Mr. Television” while viewers called him “Uncle Milty.” The network gave him an unprecedented 30year contract in 1951 that paid him $200,000 a year whether he appeared on TV or not, a business decision network execs would later regret. By 1956, Berle’s weekly comedy hour was off the air but Uncle Milty continued drawing his annual salary.

In station availability, those of us living in hinterland America were at least two years behind the East and West coasts.

In the ‘50s, the price of TV sets averaged about $600.

Screen size grew gradually from eight inches up to 17 inches and, by 1955, the standard was 21 inches. That dimension became the most popular size until the 21st century when present-day flat screen home TVs dominate and have grown

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to 80 inches and more.

By the mid-50s, nearly every major city had at least one station. The NBC network was followed by Columbia Broadcasting System. The American Broadcasting Company was on the air by 1951. Color TV became easily available by 1965.

Popular TV programming for us kids included “The Lone Ranger,” “Howdy Doody” and “Captain Video.” Boxing, wresting and professional football on Sunday offered popular sports programming. Radio crossovers such as the weekly “Your Hit Parade” were highly popular.

Daytime programming included radio-style soap operas, along with early game shows such as “The Price is Right.”

Many stations didn’t go on the air until 4 p.m., when the test pattern was popular fare for us kids, who rushed home to marvel at the magic of the television. Imagine, a picture floating in the air and into our homes...for free!

Early newscasters included John Cameron Swayze on NBC, Douglas Edwards on CBS, and Howard K. Smith, who moved from CBS to the fledging ABC. Special news programs such as Edward R. Murrow’s “See It Now” and more sophisticated programs such as “Omnibus” appeared.

From the early ‘50s, TV’s most popular program was “I Love Lucy,” starring Lucille Ball and husband Desi Arnaz. To this day, it’s still being offered in syndication.

CBS’s popular new program, “60 Minutes,” started in 1968, hosted by Mike Wallace and Harry Reasoner.

0,/721 %(5/( The longest-running program is NBC’s “Tonight Show.”

The programs concept began in 1951, as “Broadway Open House,” hosted first by Morey Amsterdam and later Jerry Lester. In 1954 it was revised as “The Tonight Show” starring comedian and songwriter Steve Allen. In 1957, Allen stepped aside for Jack Paar’s more cerebral guest discussions. In 1962, the show’s most popular host, comedian Johnny Carson, began a 30year run. When Carson retired in 1992, comedian Jay Leno took over until 2014. To this day the show continues with comedian Jimmy Fallon as its host.

Television has become a necessary part of our daily lives. The number of homes without a TV set is negligible.

The “Boob Tube” is as commonplace to us as turning on a water faucet. Cable and satellite TV ensures nearly every set worldwide can receive a crystal clear picture. The clouds no longer figure into the equation.

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