Senior Life - St. Joseph Edition - October 2022

Anyone who attended Mishawaka Schools after 1940 is likely to have taken a field trip to the Hannah Lindahl Children’s Museum. Although that museum has closed, items in the vast collection are finding a place at The History Museum in South Bend.

The History Museum’s Deputy Executive Director Kristie Erickson, who lived in Mishawaka, said the Lindahl collection adds to the museum’s abilities to represent much more than just South Bend.

“It was critical that this collection be kept,” Erickson said.

Several items from the Lindahl collection are currently on display in the museum’s galleries. Other objects will be added to existing areas and incorporated into future exhibits. These objects are identified as being part of the Lindahl collection.

One area to have many of the Lindahl collection’s artifacts on permanent display are fossils, geodes and prehistoric animal teeth. These are part of the natural history display in The History Museum’s Kids First gallery. These added resources fit in with STEM-driven children’s programing, such as the hands-on experiences offered to local children this summer.

The Hannah Lindahl collection began in 1945. According to Lisa Gartee, the former acting director of the Lindahl Children’s Museum, a group of Mishawaka women, led by Carol Eberhart Hillier decided to try and establish a children’s museum in Mishawaka.

“Carol’s mother was a Judkins, and like the Eberharts, both were founding families of Mishawaka,” Gartee said. “Hillier approached School City

of Mishawaka for their assistance. She pitched the idea to Superintendent PC Emmons and Head of Elementary Instruction Hannah Lindahl as well as others.

“These two women convinced School City this would enhance the education of their students, as well as preserve the priceless artifacts of Mishawaka’s beginnings,” Gartee said.

Funded by the school corporation, the museum grew, as did its collection. Residents donated objects relevant to Mishawaka’s history and relics

from around the world. These artifacts and objects were donated to be held in perpetuity, Gartee said. When the museum closed two years ago, that obligation to those who contributed to the collection was a priority.

“These were intended to be cared for and exhibited on display,” she said.

It was a year ago the Lindahl collection made its way to its new home at The History Museum. There is still work to do, such as continuing to catalog the items in the collection.

“Everything will be gone

through,” Gartee said.

In her final report to the School City of Mishawaka Board of Education, Gartee said: “When we say, ‘The Museum’ we think of a place or particular objects, but it’s really the people who are exposing children to new ideas or items they’ve never seen and creating experiences that can carry over into their adult lives.

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“These shared experiences at HLCM were repeated from one generation of students after another and promoted

a pride in Mishawaka history that binds together the people of this area, no matter where they live.”

On April 30, 2021, the first box filled with the HLCM items was packed. On Oct. 6, 2021, the first moving van pulled up and the last items left on Oct. 27 that same year.

Erickson said the collection has inspired her to seek out more information about Mishawaka.

“The more you learn about something, the more you want to learn,” she said.

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Voter registration chair enjoys educating public

The right to vote is one of those fundamental rites of citizenship.

Lisa Plencner, the voter registration chair for the League of Women Voters of St. Joseph County, is devoted to the cause and believes in helping residents exercise that right.

The League of Women Voters was organized more than a century ago. It was and still is bipartisan. Plencner said registering residents to vote, regardless of political party, has remained an important part of the organization’s mission.

She joined the League about 15 years ago. She works in the court system and was inquiring about whether there was a guide to representative government available to the public. That search led her to the

League. Although there was no such guide in place, Plencner ended up joining the league to help create the guide for which she initially was searching.

As chair of the voter registration committee for the League, one of her responsibilities is training the 40-plus volunteers on the voter registration process, including where to find information. One of the key parts of training, she said, is to reiterate the nonpartisan stance of League policy.

For about a decade, the League has also partnered with local high schools by presenting a program on voting to high school seniors, many of whom will be of age to vote in their first federal elections. This is an important first step in learning about responsible citizenship, she said.

“If you are someone who does not come from a family or home

where voting is encouraged, or are someone who is not going to college, this potential voter slips through the cracks,” Plencner said.

The League also sets up booths at local events and visits organizations to educate others on the voting process. The League also assists new citizens in registering to vote after they have completed the naturalization process.

“This is the most gratifying and rewarding work I have ever done,” Plencner said. “These new citizens are so excited. So many come from countries where they did not have the right to vote.”

But, she said, voting is not just a right; it is also a responsibility. So much attention is often placed on the big races, but it is the local races that have the most impact for citizens.

“If your street doesn’t get paved, do you think the President cares? He doesn’t,” Plencner explained. “Local people have more local problems on a daily basis.”

Plencner, 52, was born and raised in South Bend. When she is not volunteering with the League to manage the voter registration program, she works as the manager for the South Bend Division of the U.S. Federal Court. Prior to that, she worked as court administrator for St. Joseph County Courts.

Being part of the League has been rewarding in many ways, she says. The smart women inspire her and she appreciates the ability of the league to help people find common ground and “look at both sides of the issue,” she said.

New location for the annual Marshall County Senior Expo

Great things are ahead for the 15th Annual Marshall County Senior Expo.

Janis Holiday, executive director of Marshall County Council on Aging, is excited to announce this year’s expo will be Thursday, Oct. 20, at Riverside Intermediate School, 905 E. Baker St., Plymouth.

This is a new location for the expo. Riverside Intermediate School is directly east of Plymouth High School on Baker Street.

The 2022 Senior Expo will once again feature free admission, more than 45 vendors, refreshments, entertainment, many door prizes and health screenings. Some of the free

Promises made, promises kept

Vote to re-elect Redman Nov. 8

Serving as your sheriff for the past four years and as a police officer for 28 years has been a true honor and a privilege for me.

I would love nothing more than to serve you and our community for another four years. We have made huge advances within our department despite a worldwide pandemic and civil unrest due to the actions of officers in other states.

Four years ago, I promised our officers and correction officers I would improve our department by providing more training and equipment. We now have better-trained staff and have hosted more training internally

than ever before. We have also purchased new radios, body cameras, computers, vehicles, Tasers, shields, ballistic vests, tactical cameras, and patrol rifles. Promises made, promises kept.

I promised to assist those dealing with mental health crisis and substance abuse issues and to keep these individuals out of our jail. I assigned a full-time mental health officer, have hired two full-time social workers, formed a crisis services unit, partnered with several local mental health social service providers and worked with the community on these issues. Promises made, promises kept.

Lastly, I promised to be a more visible and active sheriff. I have been very active throughout our entire community, attend-

ing many events, meetings and press conferences consistently during my first term. I have also assisted in raising funds for local nonprofit organizations and sponsored several youth teams and community events.

I also supported and partnered with many organizations like: the 525 Foundation, Recover Michiana, Gentlemen and Scholars, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Get Wet with a Vet, and the LaSalle Council of the Boy Scouts. Promises made, promises kept.

I promise you again, that if re-elected, I will continue to be actively involved in our community and continue to make St. Joseph County a safe place for all of us to raise our families.

I ask for your vote Nov. 8.

Deer management program at Bendix Woods County Park

St. Joseph County Parks will implement a deer management program at Bendix Woods County Park, located in New Carlisle, this November.

Bendix Woods County Park consists of 195 acres, with 27 acres set aside as state-dedicated nature preserves, a classification given to high quality ecosystems.

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health screenings include blood pressure, blood glucose, hearing testing, video otoscopic exam, depression screening, grip strength and oximetry. Flu shots will also be available.

The entertainment will have new acts, while also bringing back favorites. All ages are welcome and transportation will be provided free of charge to senior residents of Marshall County by appointment.

The hours of the expo are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The expo is made possible by the Marshall County Council on Aging, with the generous support of sponsors DeatonClemens VanGilder Funeral Home, Miller’s Merry Manor, Pilgrim Manor, Humana, NIPSCO, and TCU Insurance.

Businesses interested in booth space should contact the Marshall County Council on Aging for information.

For questions, contact Marshall County Council on Aging at (574) 936-9904 or toll free at (866) 936-9904.

The senior expo will follow local health recommendations for public safety in place at the time of the expo.

was required by the Division of Nature Preserves of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. The district biologist for the Division of Fish and Wildlife assisted in the assessment.

The deer management hunt will take place Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 19-20. Bendix Woods County Park will be closed to the public on these dates.

To emphasize deer population reduction, the management program will be an antlerless hunt.

Three hunters, plus one alternate, will be selected by a lottery. Hunters must possess an Indiana Bonus Antlerless License. The deadline for ap-

plications is Oct. 7. A mandatory meeting with park staff is set for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, at the Bendix Woods Nature Center.

The decision to implement a deer management plan was based on several factors. First, the staff observed more deer and deer trails within the park property, and have observed increased damage to key indicator plant species, such as trillium and other fauna. The staff also wants to act proactively to protect the forest ecosystem and the nature preserve.

More information and application forms are available at sjcparks.org.

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Fisherman enjoys his hobby

If you happen to see someone in the river by the bridge at Memorial Hospital in downtown South Bend, its likely to be local fly fisher Tim Scott.

Scott, 55, is an avid angler. He tries his hand at catching a wide variety of game fish species, including trout, smallmouth bass, and steelhead salmon. But it is the art of fly casting that resonates with his personality, Scott explained.

“I can’t just sit there and wait for something to bite,” he said. “I have to be doing something.”

Fly fishing is that something that appeals to Scott. The meticulousness of the repeated casting is how the fisher mimics the action of real-life bugs on the water. But it is also that rhythmic motion that becomes art.

Growing up in Missouri, Scott began the sport by fishing at trout parks in his home state. He had friends who were very good at fishing. It was watching a demonstration on fly fishing that sparked his interest. It is now a passion in which he indulges by traveling to remote areas to fly fish and spend his evenings tying lures that resemble bugs, the kind of lure that trout hit on.

Understanding bugs and what fish feed on is an important part of his hobby. This knowledge translates into fly tying, in which lures are made to resemble the natural food sources of native fish species. Knowing the life cycles of bugs means lures can be crafted to be in tune with the times of the year and look like the appropriate food source fish are feeding on.

“It is so creative,” Scott said. “You get 10 people tying flies and you get 10 different ties.”

Scott uses this skill to take

part in an annual event called the Tie-A-Thon. Local fly fishers donate their hand-tied flies to benefit Casting for Recovery, which connects women with breast cancer to each other and to nature fly fishing. He estimates more than 35,000 flies have been tied and donated to the cause over the years in Indiana and Michigan alone. Nationwide, the Michiana fishing groups and other local chapters have donated more than 220,000 ties in 16 years.

Fly fishing, he said, is a way of life. It takes away the stress, keeps the blood pressure level and gives a release from the everyday grind.

In August, Scott spent time away fishing in a remote area of Colorado. Other journeys have taken him to Oregon, Washington and other places on the continent. When he talks about his travels and his fly fishing excursions, there is a

respect for the sport, its history and his love for the outdoors.

“I’ve fished at some of the same places that Hemingway and Zane Grey used to fish,” he said.

He is fortunate, Scott said, that he has a “wonderful wife” who often joins him, although she chooses to hike instead of wading into the creeks to cast a line. Both appreciate the natural beauty of Michiana and other scenic spots across the country.

“I’m pretty lucky. I fish 75 to 80 days a year,” he said.

Tanner committed to community improvement

My name is Bryan Tanner, and I am running for St. Joseph County Council District H to ensure Mishawaka and River Park are properly represented in county government.

Not only does this area represent where I live, but also where my family spends most of our time and our support for local businesses.

With my wife, Cari, son Phillip, and daughter Charlee, we live in “The Oaks” neighborhood near Battell Park. We also became guardians of our nephew, Anthony Ferguson, for seven years prior to him graduating from Mishawaka High School in 2020 and joining the local workforce full time.

During my 17-year career, I have had the opportunity to design roadway and utility infrastructure projects, train civil engineers and consult with engineering firms across the country. This led to my current role as design technology manager at Troyer Group, a local engineering and landscape architecture firm.

I have also found joy in giving back by coaching (East End Little League, Mishawaka

Dr. Donald Westerhausen seeking county commissioner seat

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Each year, approximately 700,000 people die of heart attacks and heart failure.

In 2003, Dr. Donald Westerhausen and Ruthann Weil, R.N., founded the nonprofit Midwest Cardiovascular Research and Education Foundation. The goals were to support:

• Clinical research trials developing new treatments for heart disease.

• The next generation of health care providers by providing scholarship awards to medical students at Indiana School of Medicine, South Bend, and summer internships for high school and college students considering a career in health care.

• Providing economic support for medications to the underserved in our community.

“We have participated in the most cardiovascular research trials in North Central Indiana,” stated Dr. Westerhausen, president of the foundation. That research has resulted in FDA approval of

new cholesterol, heart failure and heart attack medications, as well as the development of new types of stents to treat blockages in heart arteries.

The foundation has donated over $150,000 for medical school scholarships and $20,000 for medications to the underserved.

Westerhausen stated, “I am proud of our work, which has met the expectation of our vision. Our participation in research brings state-ofthe-art medical care to our community much earlier than similar-sized areas. At the same time, we have promoted the development of young people entering medicine or medical research while helping serve the health care needs of the indigent and underinsured.”

If you have a condition that doesn’t respond to traditional care and would like to participate in trials occurring worldwide without leaving your community, contact Midwest Cardiovascular Research and Education Foundation, 500 Arcade Avenue, Suite 400, Elkhart, or call (574) 2936296.

Tanner committed

Parks programs, and Mishawaka Wrestling Club), volunteering (Eagle Scout and member of the Mishawaka Lions Club) and leading on nonprofit boards of directors (Mishawaka Business Association, Inspire Mishawaka, Mishawaka Wrestling Club). I have also previously served on the city council, redevelopment commission, and Historic Preservation Commission. Due to these combined efforts, I was recognized as one of Michiana’s Forty Under 40 in 2017.

As a member of the county

council, I look forward to leveraging my professional experience and service to the community even further. I plan to lead through the lens that we all do better when we can depend on public safety, have confidence in our infrastructure and possess the absolute ability to provide for our families.

I will ensure the urban residential areas of Mishawaka and River Park remain important components of the county council’s agenda.

For more information, visit vote4tanner.com. And vote Nov. 8.

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Bobby Kruszynski seeking re-election

St. Joseph County Councilman District A Bobby “Bobby K” Kruszynski believes working families should always be a priority and his legislative agenda for the next four years is an example of that.

He wants to see a greater focus on increasing public safety, and especially keeping neighborhoods safe. In being endorsed by Sheriff Bill Redman, he stated, “If we are going to grow as a community, we have to have safe neighborhoods.

I look forward to continuing to work with Sheriff Redman

and providing him with all the resources he needs to get that job done.”

He also plans to continue his work rebuilding the roads and infrastructure of St. Joseph County. As the former highway commissioner, he has the greatest knowledge and experience to create and execute the strategy needed to get us there.

Finally, maintaining strict financial discipline by keeping budgets efficient and lowering costs to residents is always a top priority for Kruszynski.

His track record of success

is a testament to his ability to bring people together to accomplish victories for the working families of St. Joseph County.

In just the past few years, he’s worked with his council colleagues to support the creation of a county code enforcement division, expand the sheriff department’s police force and save taxpayers money through a new energy savings plan.

He also made responsible decisions in supporting policies to balance and protect the health, safety, and economic stability of St. Joseph County throughout

County commissioner candidate discusses the future for St. Joseph County residents

for all.

As the president of the board of county commissioners, I am working for you to build upon the quality of life we enjoy in St. Joseph County.

We offer so much with outstanding educational, recreational and entertainment offerings. The role of the county, through the board of commissioners and county council, is to provide direction and support to enhance the quality of life.

Why is that important? It improves our life and helps attract people and investment to our county.

One area we can improve is having more job opportunities here in St. Joseph County. Susan and I know that first-hand. After finishing college, our sons, John and Mark, moved out of state following job opportunities. Almost 18,000 St. Joseph County residents

commute daily to surrounding areas for work.

Soaring inflation and rising gas prices will challenge the ability of many to continue to commute. We must take actions that result in new investments in our county and provide more opportunities

As a county commissioner, my top priority is job growth for our residents by taking actions that attract people to our county and encourages investment, including:

Public Safety — Support our county police to ensure people are safe.

Lower Taxes — Spend tax dollars wisely and grow our tax base to lessen the burden on individual taxpayers.

Sustainable Growth — Attract businesses that are good partners and job providers.

Improve Infrastructure — Provide the physical amenities needed for our current and future residents and businesses.

The possibility of being selected by Ultium Cells as the home for an electric vehicle battery plant demonstrates we are moving in the right direction. I promise to provide leadership, collaboration, and support in the effort to grow St. Joseph County.

the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kruszynski knows it’s not about politics, it’s about getting things done for those who matter the most — the working

families he is proud to call his neighbors. In November, let’s choose proven practical leadership to keep St. Joseph County moving forward.

Letter to the editor Trust election results

Dear Editor:

Hoosiers will soon be voting for a new secretary of state. This is our chief election officer. Our current SoS was dismissed by Republicans at their caucus due to 44 counties filing notices of lawsuits against her for violation of federal election laws.

The GOP’s new nominee, Diego Morales, has been traveling Indiana, talking to delegates and closed rooms and shaking hands as he runs to the next event. Who he doesn’t talk to is 70%+ of Hoosiers. He has been hounded for months about a public debate for undecided voters. He has avoided giving an answer until now.

FOX59 in Indy aired an interview with the three candidates for secretary of state. In this interview, when asked about debates, he said this about voters and holding a debate for them, “They [the other candidates] already know who they’re going to vote for. I’m trying to convince

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voters who will vote for me. I don’t think my opponents will vote for me. I will not vote for them. So why do I need to?”

Diego has now admitted that unless you have already decided to vote for him, or blindly voting Republican, then he is not interested in talking to you or hearing your opinion. Diego has been fired twice from political office positions and this bodes ill for his ability to work with Hoosiers who have different viewpoints.

Hoosiers need to be able to trust election results. Not because they have to, but because they trust the process. Can you trust the Democrat or Republican nominee to provide that process?

Libertarian Jeff Maurer is the only candidate dedicated to auditable results and every Hoosier having a receipt for their vote.

Tim Cotton Chair, St. Joseph Libertarian Party North Liberty

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Protecting our loved ones

Are you concerned about protecting your older relatives and friends from elder abuse? The pandemic highlighted the disproportionate impact of tragedy on under-served communities, including older adults, who face high rates of elder abuse, fraud and nursing homes deaths.

It’s important to remember that elder abuse can happen to anyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, or financial status. We are committed to helping and preventing further victimization — especially in under-served communities.

Fraud

A recent Federal Bureau of Investigation report showed that elder fraud has increased. Older adults in the United States reported over $1.6 billion in losses in

2021. This includes victims of COVID-related scams. Older adults in the U.S. also lose nearly 25 times more money to scammers than other groups — an estimated $113.7 billion a year.

Reporting fraud can be difficult and older adults tend to under-report; especially when money is lost. Many older Americans are unsure about the reporting process or feel too embarrassed to report.

Understaffed adult protective services offices can also cause long processing times and under-reporting.

We work hard to protect beneficiaries from Social Security and government imposter scams. With the right anti-fraud information, you can help protect those you love. Here are the five most important resources about Social Security scams that you should know about:

• Find out how to spot fake calls and emails and what to do if you get one on our Protect Yourself from Social

Security Scams page at ssa. gov/scam.

• Learn about phone scams and how to report them on our Office of the Inspector General’s Scam Awareness page at oig.ssa.gov/scam.

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Diana Hess seeking county council seat

As a councilwoman, I’ve been honored to serve the people of St. Joseph County for nearly 10 years. I am a proven practical problem solver, who works tirelessly to make responsible decisions.

For 10 years I ran a small nonprofit helping South Bend neighborhood leaders organize and advocate for their communities. Before that, I spent 20 years at IU-South Bend developing and managing professional development programs. Working in these

roles and serving on a variety of community boards, taught me how to manage resources and engage with a variety of constituents.

As councilor, I have fought to pass ordinances, which help create a safe, healthy and thriving community. Those include passing legislation to promote the hiring local workers and supporting the use of local contractors and suppliers, expanding rights for all of our citizens, and supporting our county’s essential workers during COVID. We did this all while lowering the effective tax rate for working households as we know that’s important especially to those on a fixed income.

I’ve also worked to help shape and support economic development efforts essential to expanding employment opportunities, improving retention and attraction of

young talent, and supporting our essential county services and amenities.

Public safety and health are critical to creating a community where people want to live. I supported the purchase of body cameras, increases in officer training, and the addition of social workers to the sheriff’s team. I remain committed to the creation of a crisis intervention center, a joint partnership initiated by Sheriff William Redman, the health department, and local health care providers to help individuals experiencing mental health challenges.

I am also a mom, grandmother, and great-grandmother. I earned a bachelor’s degree in economics and a master’s degree in public administration from IU-South Bend.

For more information, visit www.dianahessforcountycouncil.com. Hess Council

Hoosiers need to take care of each other

senior should be able to retire with dignity and find accessible and affordable care and housing when they do.

My parents spent most of their life in South Bend and raised me and my sisters here. The most important thing they taught us is that we all need to take care of each other, no matter what we look like, the color of our skin, or how much money we have.

Between 2010 and 2030 the number of Hoosiers over 65 will double. It’s becoming more and more important that Indiana have the resources and plans to care for the large number of seniors in the population. I believe that every

Unfortunately, under Indiana’s extreme Republican super majority, Indiana ranks below 40 (out of 50 states and Puerto Rico) on 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. (AARP Long Term Scorecard, www.longtermscorecard.org/databystate/ state?state=IN)

I believe, as my parents taught me, we all do better when we take care of each other. The state has a responsibility to provide incentives for workers, hospitals, and nursing facilities to make sure our seniors are well taken care of when they need it. If you put your trust in me, I will add incentives for health care workers to live and work in Indiana. I will shore up high quality care for family caregivers. I will put into practice the belief 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.

Mediation repudiation

Mary Ellen and I just got back from a trip to visit my sister and brother.

In my sister’s lovely condominium in Great Neck, N. Y., she has a little windowed room off her kitchen that’s no more than 6 by 8 feet. In that room she meditates every day, and she claims she has achieved some degree of calmness and peace in her life.

I am jealous of Linda — I want what she has. No, not serenity and peace, but a little room like hers where I can go every day, down a few beers, vent my anger and frustration with the world and kick over a bookcase. Very relaxing!

My sister thinks I should meditate like she does. This point of view has been echoed by one of my physicians, my wife and several people at our Unitarian church. They all tell

me it would help. Help me with what, I wonder? What’s wrong with me? When I ask this question, my doctor says it will help address my insomnia. When I ask my sister, she always says, “Sorry, I have another call coming in.” It’s odd: whenever I ask her why I need help, that same person keeps calling her.

All the folks advocating this approach have sent me to a website with detailed instructions for achieving “one with everything,” which, by the way, is exactly how I order a hot dog at a nearby deli. I’m going to try some of these methods, but as you will see, I’m a skeptic.

They begin the lesson by asking the reader to assume a comfortable position. (I decided I wanted to be a restaurant critic for the New York Times.) We are also told to “learn” these exercises. Why is that word in quotes? I won’t eat “crab” salad or chopped “meat,” so I’m a little wary of digesting what this program is feeding me.

One section of the directions is labeled “Thinking About Body Parts.” When I hit 75, I tried to stop obsessing about my aging back, limbs and butt.

Several of my parts are just not working the way they used to and the last thing I want to do is think about that. The list includes: “Think About Your Throat.” Really, my throat? I’ve never thought much about my throat, but thanks for giving me something else to worry about.

Later in the guidelines, they assign the number 3, which is to be the personal symbol for complete body relaxation, a mantra I will need to repeat continually until I achieve serenity. I think I should be able to pick my own number. First of all, 3 is way too easy to guess. I don’t want strangers hacking into my meditation session. My mantra should have capital and lowercase letters and at least one symbol. I want my relaxation code to be F3&b@. Yeah, try to guess that! Of course, I’ll never remember it, which will also stress me out.

Finally, there is a section titled “Scheduled Worry.” Here the authors advise you to think about a problem at bedtime that needs to be resolved and then ponder possible solutions. If you can’t come up with an answer, they direct you to not

think about it until tomorrow. Well, that worked for Scarlett O’Hara ... Mary Ellen asked me to

assure her I would give meditation a try. I told her I would, and to consider that a “promise.”

James Turnwald seeks school board seat

In order to improve our district, the board will need to focus on practical policies.

My name is James Turnwald, and I am running for the PennHarris-Madison School Board.

I am proud of PHM and the amazing work of our educators, administrators, and staff. PHM is the No. 11 ranked school district out of 299 public school districts in Indiana. Our district is home to the No. 1 and No. 2 ranked elementary schools (Northpoint and Prairie Vista). Additionally, Discovery Middle School is the No. 2 ranked secondary school.

Penn High School’s graduation rate has risen from 79% in 2008 to 97% in 2022. The district is the sixth safest school district in the country according to Security Magazine. PHM is an excellent district and the best public education in northern Indiana.

As a school board member, I will be a champion for PHM ensuring we provide excellent education and provide a safe learning environment. Across the country, there is a teacher shortage and enrollment in teaching programs was down 33% prior to 2020.

This year, PHM was still able to recruit nearly 80 educators who collectively had over 330 years of experience. We have been able to recruit these talented educators because we are an excellent school district. The school board will need to ensure we continue to recruit and retain the best educators by providing the most competitive wages and benefits.

My wife and I have four daughters, Jillian, Paige, Abigail, and Reagan. Our oldest two daughters are in fourth

and second grade at Meadow’s Edge Elementary School. The girls have projected PHM graduation years of 2031, 2033, 2037, and 2040. The decisions I will make in the boardroom will directly affect my kids in the classroom.

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8. Learn more at www.jamesturnwald.com.

What is your leadership dash?

“What is your leadership dash?” is the question asked by UCP Heartland CEO Clint Bolser in a 2017 blog in the Gibson Insurance newsletter. Basically, the author is asking what do we want to accomplish in our lives, during the “dash” on our tombstone between the date we are born and the date that we die.

In my early 60s now, with 30 years of public finance service in my rear-view mirror, I ask this question of myself again. In my personal life, my dash is to be a good husband, father, grandfather, friend and Christian. In my work life, if elected, my dash is to be a great St. Joseph County Auditor and to create the best auditor’s office in Indiana, while paving the way for the next generation of county finance leaders.

Our office will provide transparency in spending and maintain balanced budgets. The auditor’s term is limited to eight years in office, so it’s not too early to be thinking about the next

potential auditor candidate.

Bosler wrote, “Everyone has the ability to effect change through inspiring, supporting, and being a mentor to others.”

I have done this my entire career, including when I was finance director of Cass County, Mich., controller for the city of South Bend and for the past five years as chief deputy auditor

for St. Joseph County. It’s fun to mentor talented newcomers, who may have limited experience in public finance. I have taken steps to advance my co-workers’ careers like getting them involved in the Government Finance Officers Association.

One of my proudest career accomplishments was to start the South Bend Women’s Leadership Conference. The annual conference had over 100 attendees from all departments of the city and had notable speakers, like Coach Muffet McGraw and WNDU’s Tricia Sloma.

I have shared my leadership dash with you. As I am out canvassing door to door, I would love to hear about your leadership dash. Free to call or text my cell phone number with your story at (574) 298-0348.

Delay travel delays

If you’re thinking of traveling these days, rethink your plans and destinations.

Airports are spilling over, airlines are cancelling and delaying flights by the thousands and airfares are soaring. They climbed 20% in one month earlier this year.

Should that strike trans-ocean travel off your list, a motor trip might be given consideration. A visit to the relatives, or the shore, or some to-do sights such as Grand Canyon or Niagara Falls. How far they are matters because you’ll have to afford the gasoline that’s doubled in price since last year and is still rising in cost.

Look around your city or community for sites tourists pay good money to visit. If you live in a coastal town like Seattle, San Diego, Miami or Myrtle Beach, you already have a major lure — the seashore. Look around for other nearby attractions — Nashville and Las Vegas, for example. Or look to a ski vacation this winter in Colorado or Utah.

Tennis — it’s more than just a sport

Joan Garber, longtime tennis player, took her first tennis lesson after college.

Garber grew up in North Liberty and graduated from North Liberty High School. She received her undergraduate degree from IUSB and graduate degree from Illinois State University.

She started playing tennis consistently in 1997, when she lived in Normal, Ill. She has played for the United States Tennis Association and on other teams throughout the years. She still enjoys playing today at the South Bend Racket Club and on outdoor courts.

One of Garber’s favorite memories that she gets a laugh out of is the time she spent as a reporter in high school because she did not make the volleyball team; now here she is, a woman who has played tennis for several years.

Her favorite tennis memory is July 1997 at the USTA Regional finals in Indianapolis.

She and her novice teammates competed against experienced tennis players from Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and Ohio. She remembers this time as an incredible experience.

She continues to play because it is a fun way for her to stay active and she loves the sport. She is also able to stay active in other ways such as running 5Ks, which she began doing in 2008.

Tennis isn’t just a sport for Garber, it’s a mental escape; muscle memory takes over. She is able to let her mind relax and focus on the game.

Socializing is very important to her; she likes to get involved with the community and spend time getting to know others. She also enjoys getting other people involved with the community or in activities.

She likes to have a positive influence on the people around her and empower her peers, which is a quality that is certainly nice to have as someone who is social in the St. Joseph County community.

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A free tour of Monique Meloche presents artmaking at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15. This is a free family day at the Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. Second St., No. 100, Michigan City. Grandparents, bring the grandchildren and spend time safely in the galleries with

educational docents and enjoy free snacks and art making. All are welcome.

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South Bend Civic Theatre presents “West Side Story” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, at the Morris Performing Arts Center. Tickets

are only available through the Morris Performing Arts Center’s Box Office, morriscenter. org/event/west-side-story.

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Harry Potter Hayride Sunday, Oct. 2, at Bendix Woods County Park. A hayride through the park as the leaves begin to

change. Young witches and wizards will begin at 1 p.m. and be equipped with a handcrafted wand that has chosen him or her before beginning their ride. The day will conclude with an enchanted drink by the fire. Wand, hayride and drink are included in the $10/person cost.

Space is limited. Registration and payment required by Sept. 28. To register call (574) 6543155.

For more information, visit sjcparks.org. Bendix Woods County Park is located at 56960 Timothy Road, New Carlisle.

‘Garden Party’ was Nelson’s final Top Ten hit

Rick Nelson

“I went to a garden party

“To reminisce with my old friends “A chance to share old memories “And play my songs again.”

That’s what Rick Nelson expected when he signed on as a “special added attraction” at a New York oldies concert at Madison Square Garden on Oct. 15, 1971. But a tactical error by Martin led to his storming offstage, his set cut short by several tunes.

A year later, via “Garden Party,” his 19th — and final — Top 10 hit, he told the world

his story behind that long-ago Friday night.

Chuck Berry was the show’s headliner, with supporting acts that included Bobby Rydell, Bo Diddley, the Shirelles, the Coasters and Gary U. S. Bonds. Each of the performers — Nelson included — had been hitless since 1964, the year that a Liverpool, England, quartet swept Americans off the charts overnight.

“When I got to the garden party

“They all knew my name “No one recognized me “I didn’t look the same.”

That evening, Nelson strolled onstage with ultralong hair, bell-bottom jeans, a velvet shirt and cowboy boots. His long-time fans were aghast. Nelson would later recount to Rolling Stone, “They kept looking at me and my long hair as if they couldn’t believe I was the same person. But I couldn’t have done it any differently, except by getting

my hair cut and putting braces on my teeth.”

He opened with “Be-Bop Baby,” one of his early hits, and for a while Nelson’s classics brought screams of recognition and appreciation. But later in his set he offered a cover version of Bob Dylan’s “She Belongs to Me,” and the mood of the audience instantly dampened. To make matters worse, Nelson set down his guitar, seated himself at an onstage piano and launched into the Rolling Stones’ “Honky Tonk Women.” What followed was a tsunami of boos.

Concert promoter Richard Nader later explained, “The people that were in Madison Square Garden were not there to hear contemporary music; they were there to escape it.”

“When I sang a song about a honky tonk

“It was time to leave.”

Nelson played one more number before exiting the stage to seek refuge in a dress-

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ing room that night. He soon renewed performing as he had since his return to the concert stage in 1969, mixing his oldies with some newer material. Outside of the New York debacle, he never encountered any problems; on a 1972 UK tour, for example, Nelson played London’s legendary Royal Albert Hall. His song set was essentially the same as the one at the Garden, only with more newer offerings. The exuberant crowd that night

demanded four encores.

Nelson would eventually create his story song about that disastrous 1971 night. In doing so, Nelson’s “Garden Party” served notice to the world that he would never again be part of any strictly “oldies” gig.

“If you gotta play at garden parties

“I wish you a lotta luck “But if memories were all I sang “I’d rather drive a truck.”

In November, I will be on the ballot as the St. Joseph County Council representative for the Clay Township area.

I have spent since the end of May meeting voters by knocking on their doors. It’s a great way to learn the streets, lanes and cul-de-sacs that make up a district, and to really map out the territory.

Sometimes, my kids tag along — my 5-year-old especially likes to accompany me. Sometimes, I knock on doors with another woman up for election, Amy Rolfes, for county clerk.

The county clerk helps manage elections among other duties, and when we’re together, we enjoy reminding people to vote for Amy and Amy Nov. 8.

What has been valuable about this experience is I have really gotten a feel for what is important to the people who live in my section of the county, because I am having daily conversations with them. The message I’ve delivered to voters is I feel local government should focus on those shared needs that we all care about. Government should: take care of your streets; make sure your community is safe; and not waste taxpayer dollars. Most people don’t want to spend too much time thinking about their local government. They just want to make sure government is doing its job, so they can go on with their lives.

The other thing I hear is that voters want to be heard. If they call with a question, like any of us, they want an answer from their local representative. That’s something I’m already

attempting to do, by getting back to voters with answers to when their streets might be paved, or who takes care of lighting a neighborhood lamp

post. I’m excited to represent the people in Clay Township. I encourage you to vote for me, Amy Drake, for county council this fall.

Patti Spice — spiritual life outside of the church

ately recognized their love as the love God wishes for us to give to others.

Patti Spice, mother of four, was born and raised in South Bend. Spice chose to stay in the area to stay connected with her family and the community and establish her wellness business.

Spice is not currently affiliated with any physical churches, but feels one has been brought to life in her home. She is adamant that faith can exist outside of churches and without physical items, but reiterates she does not have anything against them; it is just too difficult for Spice to make it to church services as she has a daughter with special needs.

Spice was brought up Catholic but would now consider herself a Christian. Meeting her husband’s family who showed her unconditional love was a pivotal point in Spice’s journey of faith. She immedi-

They were also a part of Spice’s first experience with a nondenominational church. It wasn’t until this time Spice recognized the lifetime commitment she was making; she also noticed she was feeling better and she was learning a lot that she never knew.

She often wished God would speak to her as he did to so many others. Spice addressed this through prayer and speaking to him, because she knew he was always listening.

Spice refers to her faith as a relationship, rather than religion. “Speaking from your heart, your spirit; that is the connection,” she said. A relationship with God goes both ways; whether you can hear him or not, he is present.

When asked how her life had shaped her faith, Spice said, “I would say that reversed, my faith began shaping my life.”

She has found solace and love in her faith; it was not circumstantial. Becoming a more spiritual person helped her in many ways, one being the way she viewed what was happening in her life.

When in periods of trial and hardship, Spice often asked that she be allowed peace and to let go of the things that were troubling her. Rather than question why things were happening or how it could possibly be fair, she wanted to accept them and move forward through God’s love. It was this same mindset that helped her celebrate in light of sadness and struggle.

In terms of spreading love and sharing her faith, Spice said, “once you talk about it, a seed is planted; whether or not it grows, its still there.” She believes faith is spread through love and example; that is how her faith was strengthened and she hopes to do the same for others.

Why we are afraid of death

time. They are able to project and imagine the conflict between “dying with dignity” and “fighting for life.”

The fear of death has many real components and is shaped by an individual’s age, intellect, health, family, history, psychological state and religious background. Even current events, such as the pandemic, mass murders, natural disasters resulting in death, or the deaths of well-known, prominent people can influence a person’s degree of fear.

One fear is the process of dying. Because the timing and nature of one’s death are unknown, human beings recognize that, unless they die suddenly, they run the risk of dying over some amount of

This psychological struggle creates tension and fear around the process of dying. Fear may focus more on disease and how it interferes with the natural biological process of dying and that people fear any accompanying pain. Even with available pain medications, the possibility or reality of severe pain has led to an increase in the desire of palliative care, meaning that while you are actively dying, that the process can and will be pain free.

This has led to the explosion of hospice organizations. I can tell you with all truthfulness, witnessing a real death is not

like a death you see on TV or in the movies.

Another fear is that the process of dying will be a burden to others. Statistically, few people die by accidental means. That, coupled with the progress of medical science and its ability to extend life

or prolong the dying process, it is not unrealistic for people to fear becoming a burden to others.

Depending on the nature of the relationship, a dying person might evoke feelings of sympathy, love, tenderness, pity, hate, disgust or guilt

among individuals in one’s immediate circle. Fears should be discussed with caretakers and family members so everyone understands the process.

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Officers elected for LCSO

The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra elected new officers to serve during the 2022-2023. This is the LCSO’s 50th anniversary season.

The LCSO’s board of directors consists of 19 people who serve three-year terms with a possibility of extension.

The elected officers are Susan Aaron, chair; Steve Kring, co-chair; Dr. Tom Keon, cochair; Kathryn Bernel, immediate past chair; Nolah NasserGertner, vice-chair; Alyssa

Speichert, secretary; Cecelia Largura, treasurer; and Dale Knouse, chair of the marketing committee.

This election marks the ends of terms for immediate past chair Leigh Morris and board member Ela Bilderback.

“I am excited about this lineup of leadership for the 50th anniversary season,” said Tim King, executive director of the LCSO. “All of these individuals have already shown their passion and great interest

for our orchestra. I also want to thank Leigh Morris and Ela Bilderback for their tenures. We will miss them, but know they will continue to support the LCSO in earnest.”

In addition to the subscription season, the LCSO presents the annual Hoosier Star competition, the Drayton Family education concerts, the annual Holiday at the Pops concert and summer concerts. For more information or for season tickets, visit lcso.net.

A big Hair ‘do’, a Broadway production

“Hair” was a pop-culture phenomenon that rocked and shocked over 30 million theatergoers during the late 1960s. So, what was all the fuss about? Well, actually, a number of things. “Hair” rejected every Broadway convention when onstage hippies promoted peace, love and understanding, as well as plentiful doses of sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll.

And — briefly — naked flesh.

The “Hair” history began in 1964 when two off-Broadway actor pals — James Rado and Gerome Ragni — decided to create a rock musical about Manhattan’s East Village longhairs. Dubbed “The Tribe,” these young counter-culturists spent their days hanging out, getting high and avoiding the draft. (At the time, hippies nationwide were protesting the Vietnam war, racism and sexual politics.)

Rado once described the inspiration for his would-be participants as “a combination of some characters we met in the streets, people we knew and our own imaginations … There was so much excitement in the streets and the parks and the hippie areas, and we thought if we could transmit this excitement to the stage, it would be wonderful.”

While Rado and Ragni focused on dialogue, they assigned songwriting chores to a straightlaced, non-counterculture Canadian named Galt MacDermot, who explained years later, “I never even heard of a hippie when I met Rado and Ragni.” McDermot did, however, share their enthusiasm about creating a radical rock ‘n’ roll drama.

The show’s title was inspired by a museum stroll that Rado and Ragni took one afternoon, when they spied a painting of a tuft of hair (not surprisingly labeled “Hair”) by pop artist Jim Dine, who had been associated with numerous art movements over the years.

In 1967, the first production of “Hair” opened 40 blocks away from the Great White Way in an East Village off-Broadway venue called the Public. The presentation featured 20 songs and fully clothed performers. Broadway investors had soberly turned thumbs down on the controversial offering; “Hair,” however, quickly became the hot ticket for hip, younger Big Apple theatergoers.

On April 29, 1968 — six months after making its debut — a revised “Hair” opened at Broadway’s Biltmore Theater and included some major changes. Thirteen additional songs had been added. The stage cast had become multi-ethnic. And, because a city ordinance allowed nudity if the actors remained motionless, the end of Act One featured a dimly lit tableau of

the unclothed.

Four years later, Broadway’s first rock musical closed after a record-breaking 1,750 performances. When the original stage cast recording sold three million albums, New York Times critic Charles Isherwood advised, “For an escapist dose of the sweet sound of youth brimming with hope that the world is going to change tomorrow, listen to ‘Hair’ and let the sunshine in.”

During its remarkable run, “Hair” had generated millionselling singles for the Fifth Dimension (“Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In’), the Cowsills (“Hair”), Three Dog Night (“Easy to Be Hard”) and Oliver (“Good Morning Starshine”).

A dazzling light at the dawning of the Age of Aquarius, “Hair” would eventually inspire Jesus Christ Superstar, Grease and Dreamgirls.

Food can be the curse or the cure

Joel Fuhrman, M.D. asks “What if all Americans:”

Ate a large bowl of green salad daily.

Had a large serving of steamed greens daily.

Ate a cup of beans daily.

Had an ounce of raw seeds and nuts daily.

Ate at least three fresh fruits daily.

Had some tomatoes, peppers, onions, mushrooms, herbs and garlic daily.

In his book, “Eat to Live,” he

points out that “longevity and disease protection should be the ultimate goals for dietary advice…We have an unprecedented opportunity in human history to live longer and better than ever before.” The most consistent findings show that as fruit and vegetable consumption increases, chronic diseases decrease.

Food truly can be the curse or the cure for so much that is aging us and adding chronic disease instead of health to the aging society. We know ordering the salad is the right thing, but oh boy, does the cheeseburger and fries order roll off the tongue nicely.

Twenty-five percent — that’s the percentage of females that die of their first heart attack because they didn’t know they had heart disease and it is also the percentage of patients that undergo angioplasty who’s arteries clog right back up again within six months. Why?

Because they didn’t change their way of eating.

What would happen if all Americans ate the list above? Their belly’s would be too full for the cheeseburger and fries for one thing. Healthcare costs would go down along with obesity, cancer and diabetes.

Every day, every meal, is a choice, sometimes a hard choice, but always the right choice when you choose to eat for health.

The salad below was delicious, and I suppose you could change out the dressing if you didn’t have all the ingredients, but I had everything and truly enjoyed the freshness of the dressing.

Sesame Cabbage Crunch Salad Go_govegan Serves 4 4 cups Napa cabbage, finely chopped 2 cups broccoli,

finely chopped 2-4 green onions, chopped 1 large carrot, shredded 14 ounce can chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and dried ½ cup sliced almonds, toasted Sesame Dressing

¼ cup toasted white sesame seeds

¼ cup maple syrup ¼ cup rice vinegar

¼ cup tamari or coconut aminos

2 tablespoon tahini

½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon ground ginger pinch of salt

Add all the salad ingredients to a bowl. Whisk together the dressing in a jar and drizzle over salad. Toss to combine. Enjoy within 48 hours.

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

‘Trails at Twilight” — explore Bendix Woods Park after dark

Bendix Woods County Park in New Carlisle is hosting its annual fall special event from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1. Visitors are invited to follow a lantern-lit trail through the Studebaker pine trees, exploring nocturnal animal adaptations along the way.

The public can also learn about the fall night sky, make a star-finder craft and look for constellations through a telescope.

Special guests will introduce people to how bat scientists do their research, and visitors will get to meet live native nocturnal animals, like owls and possums, up close. The public can also examine animal artifacts, like owl wings; make crafts, like a bat hat; play games, like night sound match-up; and to get to know creatures of the

night even better.

Make the most of an evening at the park by going on a fall hayride, enjoying a bonfire, roasting a hot dog and making s’mores.

Sunset is at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 1, so come early for a before-dark experience, or after sunset for a nighttime adventure.

Admission to this special event is free, thanks to the generosity of these sponsors: the Friends of Bendix Woods and Spicer Lake, the University of Notre Dame, and the Dr. Elmer R. Graber Youth Fund for Exploring Nature. There is a small fee for concessions.

Bendix Woods County Park is located on Timothy Road, off SR 2, 8 miles west of the US 31 Bypass. For more information, visit sjcparks.org or call (574) 654-3155.

Mr. Bug, Eagles and Lum and Abner

October 1942 was an exciting month for the Tivoli Theater moviegoers. Now six months into World War II, war-themed movies were entering onto the movie screens every where.

Released by Universal Pictures on June 16, 1942, “Eagle Squadron” was shown on “Sun. Mon. Tues. Oct. 18-19-20” in 1942. The movie reflected back in history just before America entered the war.

American fighter pilots joined the Canadian Royal Air Force to help blast the German “Vultures” out of the air. Billed as the “Birds of the air ... daring, doing, dying ... digging their talons into the enemy’s vitals!”

This action-paced movie starred, in part, Robert Stack, Eddie Albert and Diana Barrymore. Based on partial reality, Eagle Squadron dealt with romance, hardships and deaths of fellow fighter pilots.

On Wednesday, Oct. 21, for four days, both adults and children would enjoy the comedy team of Lum and Abner in “The Bashful Bachelor,” a romantic comedy also starring Zasu Pitts and Grady Sutton.

Area children would be happy to see Paramount Picture’s full-length cartoon hit, “Mr. Bug Goes To Town” in technicolor (aka Bugville or “Mr. Hoppity Goes to Town”). The plot involved various events and escapades of a grasshopper in the country and then in Manhattan.

During the World War II years there would be

many more war-themed movies, but there would be many light-hearted comedies and cartoon movies. Many of these old movies can be found on YouTube or

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St. Joseph County early voting information

Voting can be a stressful time, especially if a life event, illness or work schedule could interfere with voting hours. Luckily, many may qualify for absentee voting which allows ballots to be cast early in-person, by mail or with the assistance of the travel board.

All registered Indiana voters are eligible for early in-person voting which begins 28 days before the election, ending at noon on the date directly before the election. The state also requires that two Saturday opportunities to vote be available for in-person absentee voting immediately

before the election. Contact the county clerk’s office to find locations and hours for in-person absentee voting.

Absentee in-person is available in the lobby of the County-City Building and the County Services Building. You will need a government issued photo ID to vote. Both lobbies are open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Additional hours are available on the county’s website www.sjcindiana. com.

In order to qualify for absentee voting by mail, one must have a valid reason for not being able to vote during the designated hours or the in-person absentee voting window. Those who have a dis-

ability or are older than 65 years of age, those who have electoral duties outside of the county voting precinct and those who will be out of the county for the entire duration of voting hours could qualify. Additionally, matters such as lack of transportation or conflicting religious affiliations could also be considered reasonable cause for applying to vote early via mail.

Those who would like to vote by mail must fill out the ABS-Mail application form. This form can be filed out online at indianavoters. com by logging into the voter portal page, or it can be downloaded and printed for physical delivery and record keeping. If choosing to submit the form by mail or hand-

delivery, the application must be received by the county election board no later than 11:59 p.m. exactly 12 days before the election. The address for the county election board will be located on the back of the ABS-Mail application.

In the event our vote-by-mail application is approved, you will receive a ballot packet in the mail including your ballot, the absentee voter bill of rights and a first class postage pre-paid return security envelope. In order for your vote to be valid, county election officials must receive your ballot in the mail before 6 p.m. on Election Day.

Those who are unable to take advantage of absentee voting

in-person or by mail may have the option of using the travel board. The travel board consists of two poll workers, each from a major party, that bring a ballot to your home for completion and return to election officials for counting. In order to vote with the assistance of the travel board, you must send the completed travel board application to the county clerk’s office. This application can be found at in.gov.

These voting options are intended to ensure as many valuable votes as possible are taken into account on Election Day. Learn more about these options at in.gov and sjcindiana.com.

South Bend International Airport implements the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program

South Bend International Airport has implemented the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program to enhance efforts to provide support of travelers with unseen special needs.

Sunflower lanyards and bracelets are worn to provide a dis-

creet way for those with physical and/or mental impairments to nonverbally communicate to those around them that they need additional support, help or a little more time.

To date, 158 airports in 20 countries have adopted the

program. Since its establishment in 2016, the sunflower has grown to become globally recognized across several sectors, including retail, schools and colleges, theme parks and more.

“We want to ensure everyone who walks through our doors

and travels through SBN has a comfortable and confident experience,” said SBN CEO and Executive Director Mike Daigle. “The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program allows all team members to easily identify guests who need support and

provide them with the assistance they need.”

Guests who would like to obtain a lanyard or bracelet can request one from the airline ticket counters, TSA or the Airport Information office located near baggage claim.

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Spacious studio apartments at affordable rates. Services available based on your needs. Respite Care, Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapies, Medicaid Waiver accepted. Quality Care for Quality Life.

Primrose Retirement Community of Mishawaka

820 Fulmer Road, Mishawaka, IN 46544 (574) 259-3211 • primroseretirement.com

Our spacious independent and assisted living apartments offer something to retire to not just something to retire from. Residents at Primrose enjoy a healthy and active living environment.

Riveridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

1333 Wells Street, Niles, MI 49120

(269) 684-1111 • www.riveridgerehab.com

Riveridge Rehab in Niles, Michigan, offers newly renovated rehab units with 4 private suites. Additionally, we have a locked memory care unit with multi-sensory room.

Saint Joseph Health System - Holy Cross

17475 Dugdale Drive, South Bend, IN 46635 (574) 247-7500

• www.sjmed.com

Offering Rehabilitation and Nursing Care services for seniors, Sanctuary at Holy Cross focuses on wellness for the body, mind and spirit. Our therapies include: aqua, speech, occupational, physical, and therapeutic recreation.CROSS

316 Woodies Lane, Bremen, IN 46506 (574) 546-3494

• SHCofBremen.com

Southfield Village

6450 Miami Circle, South Bend, IN 46614

(574) 231-1000 • www.greencroft.org

Independent Living, Assisted Living, Rehabilitation Unit, Skilled Licensed Nursing, Intermediate Care, Therapies: Speech-OccupationalRespiratory-Physical, Long Term Care, Respite Care, Private/ Semi-Private Rooms, Pet Visitation Allowed, Residential Apartments, Medicare and/or Medicaid

St. Paul’s

3602 S. Ironwood Dr., South Bend, IN 46614 (574) 284-9000 • www.sjmed.com/st-pauls

St. Paul’s, a Saint Joseph Health System Life Plan Community in South Bend, provides continuing care that is faith-based, hospitality-rich and wellness-focused. A variety of living options includes affordable Independent Living and Assisted Living apartments and secure Memory Care.

Tanglewood Trace Senior Living

530 Tanglewood Lane, Mishawaka, IN 46545 (574) 277-4310

www.tanglewoodtraceseniorliving.com

Offering Retirement Villas, Independent and Licensed Assisted Living, Therapy Services, Respite Care, Social and Recreational Activities, Pets Welcome, Transportation, Beauty Shop and Spa Services Available.

West Woods of Niles

1211 State Line Road, Niles, MI 49120

(269) 684-2810 • www.peplinskigroup.com

Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, 24-Hour Nursing Care, Outings, Social Activity, Short/Long Term Rehabilitation, Wi-Fi, Beauty Shop, Private/Semi-Private Rooms, Medicare/Medicaid Certified

Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library programs for adults

Below is the MishawakaPenn-Harris Public Library October calendar of events for adults. All reservations for in-person or Zoom attendance may be secured at (574) 2595277.

Please check mphpl.org for the most up-to-date information regarding events.

Registration is now open for the following programs.

Harris Branch Events

“Make Your Own Cider” is from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6. Join MPHPL for this fun and interactive event in which participants will learn about the cider making process, sample some cider and leave with some cider to go. Registration required.

“Mini Signpost Terrariums” is from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 7. . Create a terrarium featuring a mini signpost. These posts can depict meaningful locations you’ve already visited or fantastical lands you wish you could visit. Registration required.

“Yak, Snack and Read,” a morning hybrid book club, is from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11. Join one of the longestrunning book clubs. The October book, “Dark Matter” by Blake Crouch, can be picked up in advance at the front desk. Zoom registration required.

“Villains Board Game Night” is from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13. Join a perfectly wretched

evening of board gaming as people take on the despicable plots of some of the best animated movie villains. Come prepared (dress as your favorite villain if you wish) to outwit other famous evildoers, proving you are the biggest baddy of them all. Light snacks will be available and prizes that are truly wicked to the core. Registration required.

Mishawaka Library Events

A job fair will be at the Mishawaka library. Several local employers from various industries will be available to discuss employment opportunities.

“Totes Adorable” is from 10:3011:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 10. Participants will decorate a tote bag using shaving cream and paint. The library will supply all the materials. Registration required.

“American Heritage Spotlight” is from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11. This month’s guest speaker, Dan Dosmann, will present postcards of South Bend. He was born and raised in Mishawaka and has been collecting postcards for over 10 years. No registration required.

“Eating Well to Age Well” is from 3-4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12. Nicky Foust with Chefs for Seniors will teach patrons why it’s important to optimize nutrientdense eating. She is a passionate health-conscious chef with over 20 years of experience in the food service industry. Participants will

also watch a cooking demonstration and enjoy a sample. Registration required.

“Fall Cookie Decorating” is from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15. Come learn how to make fall favorites look amazing. Local cookie artist Michelle Wells will walk participants through several cookie decorating techniques that they’ll be able to use to make their cookies look too good to eat. Registration required.

“Mug ‘n’ Muffin,” a monthly hybrid book club, is from 10:15-11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 20. Enjoy a morning of coffee, conversation and muffins. Books can be picked up a month in advance at the front desk. This month’s title is “Lilac Girls” by Martha Hall Kelly. Zoom registration required.

“Delectable Lit” is from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20. This month’s read is “And Then There Were None” by Agatha Christie. Join the discussion about this intriguing mystery and learn to make a delicious dish based on the classic novel. Books can be picked up in advance at the front desk. Registration required.

“DIY Ink Stamps” is from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 24. Ink stamps are used for all kinds

of crafting projects, but have you ever wanted a unique stamp all your own? Come learn how to

p.m. Friday, Oct. 28. Come enjoy an adults’ night out while celebrating the Sanderson sisters and their fellow Salem residents. It will start with trivia about the classic 1993 film and then decorate pumpkins. The winning trivia team will receive a small prize. Teams must have two to six members. Registration required and limited to 15 teams.

design, create and carve a own stamp. Participants will take home a one-of-a-kind stamp that can use for cards, scrapbooking, bookmarks and more. Registration required.

“Adventures with Apples” is from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26. Participants will enjoy a sampling of apple varieties with dips and toppings. Come enjoy a taste of the season while supplies last. Registration required.

“Quick and Easy Overnight Oats” is from 6:30-7:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27. Registration required.

“Hocus-Pocus Trivia and Craft Night” is from 6:30-8:30

“Candy Charcuterie Boards” is from 10:3011:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 31. Looking for something new to do with all that seasonal candy we all acquire during this time of year? Then join the library as it finds unique ways to display and serve favorite candies on fun charcuterie boards. Candy will be provided but attendees are encouraged to bring their own selections as well. Registration required.

Zoom Only

Take a trip to Ireland on Zoom from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4. Join the library for an entertaining and educational tour of Ireland. Registration required.

“Virtual Craft Hour: Fall Yarn Garland” is from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 21. A staff member will walk people through the creation of a craft project. Registration required.

Inheritance carries legacy of emotional stress

Most people have some idea what they’d do with a financial windfall.

Take a cruise around the world, pay off the mortgage, or move to another part of the world. But then what? It isn’t easy becoming wealthy overnight.

It was estimated during the ‘90s that current retirees will pass on some $10 trillion dollars to their baby boomer heirs. Many of the people inheriting this money grew up in poor or modest circumstances and have little concept of the challenges they face.

The first, of course, is what to do with the money. Do you put that $10,000, $100,000 or $1 mil-

lion into the stock market or real estate? Do you sell the company you inherited? Do you keep all the stocks, bonds and mutual funds in the portfolio that suddenly becomes your property?

Financial planners offer this first piece of advice: don’t do anything for a while. That’s more difficult than it sounds. An Oppenheimer Funds survey revealed

that 40% of baby boomers who had received at least a $50,000 inheritance made a financial decision in less than a week.

Inheriting a family business or farm will require more immediate attention than a stock portfolio. But that’s no reason to make any rash decisions.

Whatever the form of the inheritance, you should focus on what

you want to do with the money — invest it for retirement income, pay debts or make charitable donations, for example.

Establishing goals will help you manage the money better. While the financial side requires patience and some effort to educate yourself on the best avenues to follow, the emotional side of inheriting is the more difficult challenge.

The inheritance becomes intertwined with the death of a loved one and, as a result, is associated with grief.

Guilt is another major emotional component of an inheritance, financial planners point out, linked to the feeling that the heir is uncomfortable with not having earned the money.

There is also a feeling of isolation tied to inheriting money, as the recipients often worry, with good reason, about friends and family badgering them for loans or gifts and harboring resentment over their good fortune.

It’s the emotional stress that causes some folks to get rid of their inheritance as quickly as possible, by disclaiming it or giving it away or just spending it as fast as they can.

On the other hand, people who have taken their time to plan what to do with an inheritance have been known to sit on their wealth and continue living in their current lifestyle with the comfortable assurance that their financial future is secure.

Step back in time at Adams Mill near Cutler

Visiting Adams Mill near Cutler, is like taking a step back in time.

The 1845 grist mill, which ground wheat and corn into assorted grades of flour for more than 100 years, is available to tour.

It’s not just a mill, however. It’s also the site of the Museum of Americana and is chock full of mill machinery and related equipment from Conestoga and Prairie Schooner wagons, a McCormick reaper, a buggy and a sleigh to antique hand tools, harnesses and yokes, a butter churn and more.

The story behind the mill starts when John Adams (not the president) moved his family from Pennsylvania to Carroll County in 1831. He walked the Wildcat Creek from Lafayette toward what is today Kokomo in search of a suitable site to build a mill. He chose a spot where the creek makes a big bend, built a dam, dug a millrace and constructed a mill.

In 1835 he began work on a two-story 26-by-34-foot grist mill. It began operating a year later with a single run of buhrs (grinding wheels). Business was good. In fact, the place sometimes operated around the clock to meet the demand for flour. Adams, a consummate entrepreneur, quickly saw the need to expand.

In 1841 he started building a bigger four-story mill with four runs of buhrs and two turbine wheels that could produce 40 barrels of flour a day.

Adams Mill is a prime example of post and beam construction. The hand-hewn timber framework is held together with wooden pegs. Posts, beams and joists are walnut, oak and poplar harvested locally and shaped on site. The steep stairs are removable to allow large equipment to be hoisted from floor to floor.

In addition to grinding grain into flour, Adams Mill at one time was headquarters for the local Masonic Lodge, served as a U.S. Post Office and in 1913 the mill’s turbines powered a generator to provide electricity to surrounding communities. Cutler’s first street lights were powered by the mill. An 11-minute video details its history.

Mark and Jill Scharer purchased it in 1993 and opened it

to visitors. They’re now active in Adams Mill, Inc., the present not-for-profit owner. Mark is proud of the fact that his grandfather worked at the mill in the early 1930s.

Even today it’s more than just a mill. Three cabins on the property are available to rent and tent camping is also encouraged. Campers come to tube, kayak and canoe down Wildcat Creek and under historic Adams Mill Covered Bridge that dates back to 1872. By 1974 the 144-foot-long bridge was deteriorating badly and was closed. Vandals had torn off sections and dropped them in the creek; it had been set on fire and was covered with graffiti.

Before it could be demolished and replaced with a steel structure, Friends of Adams Mill Valley, Inc. came to the rescue, raised money and secured grants to bring it back to its historic glory. It’s located less than a mile from the mill. It’s presently on the National Register of Historic Places.

Adams Mill and the covered bridge are located near Cutler, on CR S 75 E. Signs in Cutler will direct you to the mill. For more information, visit adamsmill.org.

DD Resales adds second Cap Cod trip in 2023

By popular demand, our September 2023 trip to Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard is full.

But no worries; we have added a second trip departing Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, and returning Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023.

This trip includes: Motorcoach transportation.

Six nights lodging, including four consecutive nights in the quaint Cape Cod area.

Ten meals: six breakfasts and four dinners.

A visit to the JFK Museum and Sandwich Glass Museum.

A guided tour of the “Outer Cape,” including Provincetown and Chatham.

A guided tour of the historic seaside towns of Hyannis and Sandwich.

A visit to artistic Martha’s Vineyard.

Exciting gaming at Turning Stone Casino.

If you’re looking for a shorter, but most delightful trip, check out our three-day, two night trip

to Chicago next August 2023. Just 90 miles away, the trip has so much to offer. It leaves Tuesday, Aug. 22 and returns Thursday, Aug. 24 for only $355 per person/double occupancy. This trip includes:

Motorcoach transportation.

Two nights lodging in the Chicago area.

Four meals: two breakfasts and two dinners.

Visit to the Museum of Science and Industry.

Visit to the World Famous 360 Chicago, formerly the John Hancock Observatory.

Skyline cruise on Lake Michigan.

Visit to the historic Navy Pier and Field Museum of Natural History.

A night of dinner with entertainment.

As always, just $75 deposit per person holds your seat.

Visit www.grouptours.com/ ddresales for more information or daily itineraries and videos, or call Dennis with any questions at (574) 220-8032. Join us in 2023; we’re going to have a fun year.

Mackinac Island

June 12-16, 2023

4 nights, 8 meals. Tour Mackinaw City, Carriage Ride, Boat ride through the Soo Locks, Visit Sault Sainte Marie, Mackinaw Crossings, Colonial Michilimackinac, Kewadin Casino

Memphis, TN

September 11-16, 2023

5 nights, 8 meals. Graceland, Memphis Tour, Beale Street & More

VISIT

Chicago August 22-24, 2023

2 nights. More information to come, but we know it will include the Museum of Science & Industry, Handcock Building, Navy Pier, Skyline Cruise and more. Stay tuned.

Cape Cod & Martha’s Vineyard

October 8-14, 2023 - FULL

6 nights, 10 meals. JFK & Sandwich Museums, tour Outer Cape including Provincetown & Chatam, tour Hyannis & Sandwich, visit Martha’s Vineyard, gaming at Turning Stone Casino.

2ND TRIP ADDEDSEPT. 24-30, AVAILABLE2023

For flyers Dennis Donathen @ 574.220.8032

Putting the community first

as an independent for St. Joseph County District 1 Commissioner.

Many of you probably don’t know much about me, but I want you to know first and foremost I am not a politician. I am running

Recently, as I was going door to door, as I do almost every day, someone asked why I was running for this office. I explained to them

I am at a point in my life where I want to give back to the community. I see a huge need for local politics to become more transparent. There is a need for our community to be better and without the politics that go along with it.

I believe my strengths I bring to our county are that I support local businesses and improve the safety of our community by working with the people who live here. I am not looking for personal gain like some other local politicians. I am a former business owner

looking to better the community through personal involvement, working for the voters on both side of the isle.

For those of you who are traditionalists and vote the party line, I urge you to take a closer look at me and what I stand for. I urge you to split your ticket. I’m not tied to the party line and won’t be bought or influenced by temptations that corrupt our local politicians. I am here for you and always open to talk about ideas and issues of concern. I want to

devote my time and talent to put the community first, and I need your vote.

If you want common sense values and someone for the people and not the party, vote Kevin Conery for St. Joseph County Commissioner District 1 on Nov. 8.

Hardworking, trustworthy and transparent, not just another politician. Vote Independent for the change for St. Joseph County. Visit voteconery.com for more information.