“The Department of Child Services places a child entering foster care with a family member, or someone with a family-like relationship to the child, whenever possible to lessen the trauma of removal,” explained Noelle Russell, director of communications for Indiana Department of Child Services. Kinship care is not exclusive to state intervention. Many times it is voluntary, the result of an agreement among family members. Possible reasons can 2
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“Being a grandparent is the single most amazing thing,” said Karla Fales, president and CEO of REAL Services, “but also a large responsibility. You get the opportunity to pour into them in meaningful ways, build relationships that are like nothing else in their lives and draw energy and enthusiasm that contributes to your health and ability to remain active. It’s my very favorite thing in the whole world.”
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Fales has three grandsons who live in ForMichigan.manygrandparents, however, that responsibility also falls on raising their grandchildren or contributing to their care on a regular basis. An estimated more than 2 million children in the United States are being raised solely by their grandparents or other relatives. This is called kinship care.
On Sunday, Sept. 11, grandparents will be celebrated as part of National Grandparents Day, which was created by proclamation of the U.S. Congress in 1978 and signed by President Jimmy Carter. Grandparents Day is observed on the first Sunday after Labor Day.
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Rob DeCleene is a familiar face in Michiana — specifically SouthDeCleeneBend.is the former executive director of Visit South Bend Mishawaka for 12 years and the executive vice president of the South Bend Regional Chamber of Commerce. A South Bend native, he returned home to take on that former role and now, after just turning 50, has a new job. On June 1 he was named the vice chancellor for university relations and advancement for Indiana University South Bend. This position involves maintaining and growing positive relationships with the community, alumni, government agencies and organizations and donors. It is, he said, a foray into a new environment. He has always worked in the tourism sector in very public roles. DeCleene is confident the experience he has gained in those other roles will transfer seamlessly into his work at IUSB. “I’ve never worked in higher education,” DeCleene said. “After turning 50, I thought, ‘I got one more in me.’ This was a complete career pivot for me. It brings a new perspective.”
His experience as an advocate for South Bend translates well to DeCleene’s new responsibilities, especially cultivating community awareness and forging relationships between multiple sectors of the community. His talents in destination marketing, his ability to connect with people and his understanding of the nuances of government programs and funding mesh well in his new role.For DeCleene, growing up in South Bend was a wonderful experience. He recalled hearing the Notre Dame marching band playing from the stadium while at his family home. From his office in the IUSB administration building, he can look across Mishawaka Avenue and see the high school he attended, John Adams High. He said he is inspired by a phrase IUSB Chancellor Susan Elrod uses to describe what IUSB brings to the community: “Brain Remain.” About 65% of students who graduate from IUSB choose to remain in the area, DeCleene explained. That means Michiana gains educated and well-prepared professionals to work in the community.Whenhe graduated from Adams, he was one of the many who left the community in pursuit of higher education. He went to Bloomington, attended Indiana University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in recreation - tourism management and a certificate in executive management from the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame. His career was centered in the Bloomington area until 2010, when he returned to South Bend and his hometown roots.
“I use the word ‘team,’” he said. “I tell them they are not my staff; they are not my employees. I take the ‘don’t look at me as your boss’ approach.”
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There is much to focus on in his new role. Students, however, are a priority. “It’s all about our students,” DeCleene said. “My four years of college were the best years of my life. I am working to create these opportunities on this campus.” include the death of a parent, lifestyle issues and financial reasons, among others. This data is not included in the statistics pertaining to kinship care, Russell“Itsaid.isa crisis, especially in communities of color, where true disparities make it even more difficult for this group of community members,” Fales said.
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“Children profit by having a personal support person that consistently shows care and concern for them, their education, socialization and well-being in the classroom/day care setting,” Newhouse said. “This program helps children enjoy their educational experiences more, which fosters their confidence, relevance and importance as a valued person.
Seniors who are interested in the foster grandparent program should contact REAL Services at (574) 284-2060.
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tor of community services. That is one of the reasons their foster grandparent program has been ongoing since 1972.
“Grandparents raising grandchildren face even more barriers to services and financial and emotional strains, among other concerns.”Thereare resources available to grandparents who are tasked with raising or being caregivers to their grandchildren. The bond formed between a grandparent or senior adult and a child fills an important need in both age groups, said LaTonia Newhouse, REAL Services’ direc-
“The program helps seniors 55 and older remain active in their community who desire to help children grow socially, behaviorally and educationally,” she said.
DeCleene, as the supervisory head for the department, likes to focus on building a united spirit in his department.
“Foster grandparents benefit by having the joy and confidence in knowing they are making a huge difference in the life of a young person as they share their experiences and care for the child.”
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LCSO as assistant conductor. Vocalists Amanda Sheriff, Nicholas Davis and Joseph Leppek will perform at the November concert. LCSO Concertmaster Tamara Stojanovich will be the featured soloist at the FebruaryPianistconcert.Michael Chertock will be the soloist at the March concert. All of these items as well as tickets for purchase can be found on the LCSO’s website at www.lcso.net.
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Running total Walmart,”noon.onecellmeshewifeaskedare“Whereyou?”mywhencalledonmyphoneafter-“I’min I errands?”runningAreanswered.“Oh.you“No,just running … or jogging, to be more precise. Running in the aisles is not permitted. I just heard a mother say that to her kid.” “Why are you doing that in Walmart?”Atthetime, I was not in the mood for a lengthy explanation, but here’s the gist of it. It was 92 degrees outside— far too hot to exercise. I had considered going to Costco, but I forgot to bring my membership card and there are too many stations along the aisles to sample food, which kind of defeats the point of exercising.“Areyou doing any shopping at all?” Mary Ellen asked.“Oh, yes, over my right arm I have three T-shirts and I bought some hangers for my closet, which are in my left hand. I hadn’t planned on buying anything, which is why I didn’t take a cart. And this way I can go faster, although increasing my speed makes me look like a shoplifter.”Ifigured out that going a full lap around the store’s perimeter is close to 1,000 steps, or about a half mile, but going up and down each aisle, I could easily log a full mile. After a while, I stopped to rest, because I was breathing heavily. I realized I shouldn’t have taken my break in the lingerie department when I saw moms whisking their kids as far away from me as possible.My jog was enjoyable. I began in produce and trotted through the meat department where they had a good deal on ground turkey. I took a trip through the pharmacy. Then I zoomed through electronics, sped past tire and auto and toddled by the toy department. I picked up speed in the candy section to avoid temptation. I muscled my way through sporting goods and when I got to the cat food shelves, people were in the aisle sharing Instagram photos of their kitties. I slinked my way around them. After I circled the store three times, a security guard came up to me. “What are you up to, sir?”“About four miles an hour,” I bragged. Didn’t even get a smile from him. This reminded me of a time at the old L. S. Ayres when I bought a dinner jacket for a cruise my wife and I were planning. The clerk forgot to remove the security lock from the garment. When I left the store, the alarms went crazy. “Where do you think you are going with that coat?” asked a security“Alaska,”guard.Itold him. Apparently, my comeback wasn’t funny then, either. Maybe it was the same guard. Toward the end of my workout, I overheard several of the employees on the sales floor talking about me. I considered hiding in a dressing room, but I wanted to reach my 15,000 steps and I am not good at running in place. When I got to the checkout counter, the cashier said I owed $26.50, but my T-shirts and hangers should have only amounted to $22.00. “What’s the additional charge?” I asked the “Mileage,”cashier.shetold me.
The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra is entering its 50th anniversary with the 2022-23 season. Concerts for thisSept.season:17— 17th annual “Hoosier Star” Sept. 24 — “Sharing Meadows” (their 40th anniversary) Oct. 12 — 34th annual Drayton Family Children’s Educational Concerts Nov. 5 — “Americana!” Dec. 10 — 28th annual “Holiday at the Pops” Feb. 11, 2023 — “Side by Side” with the La Porte High School orchestra and wind ensembleMarch12, 2023 — “Pictures at an AprilExhibition”22,2023— Purdue Varsity Glee Club and special guest to be announced “The LCSO leadership and musician teams spent more than a year planning these concerts as well as many other activities,” said Tim King, executive director of the LCSO. In addition to the concerts, the LCSO is excited to present: A new website. A 50th anniversary retrospective book, which is being underwritten by Dr. David and Susan Ratajik and created by retired LCSO musician, Merry Johnson.Afanfare commissioned by Garry and JoFran Bendix and composed by Rick DeJonge to be performed at several concerts.Banners celebrating musicians along Lincolnway in La Porte and Franklin and Washington streets in Michigan City, thanks to Purdue University Northwest. An online merchandise store to purchase 50th anniversary season
“It was a place to get yourself together,” Moran said, “where you could smooth yourself out and have Theaterfun.”was for her, and still is for many, a place in which they would be welcomed, Moran said. Young or old, novice thespian or experienced actor — Moran said all kinds find a place in the theater. With each production, Moran said she felt increasingly a part of the theater family, of that accepting and nurturing community.
Acting, and the theater in general, provided a community in which the self-described introvert could become someone else. For each performance, Moran said she could worry more about the part she was playing than worry about herself. It was and still is a place that allows her to be part of a closeknit and accepting community.
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Taking on various roles in different genres allowed Moran to hone her skills on the stage, as well as backstage running lights or sound and even managing productions. For her, each role was an opportunity to see her skills evolve. Each production team and fellow actors provided more perspectives to be better able to embrace the character she was portraying.
Moran’s acting dossier includes productions at South Bend Civic Theater, Elkhart Civic, St. Mary’s College, Indiana University South Bend and other opportunities that came herHerway.first role with the South Bend Civic Theater was in 1968 and she earned two parts in the production after her first-time rehearsal.Moran’s daughter has followed in her mother’s footsteps, acting in a few productions and even beating out her mother for a role in Shakespeare’s “MacBeth” in a production staged at IUSB in 1993. Moran’s granddaughters, Clara and Iris, are also taking on local acting opportunities.It’sneverto late to be called to the theater, Moran said. Anyone who is interested in pursuing an opportunity in local theater should simply go for“Don’tit. be afraid to go to an audition,” Moran said. “You will be treated nicely.”
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From an early age, South Bend native Mary Ann Moran knew what brought her out of her shell — performing. It sprouted in a third-grade play in elementary school and has been a source of inspiration for her for almost three quarters of a century.“I’vealways loved theater,” Moran said. “It’s been a passion in my life.”
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“Theater does involve (a time commitment),” Moran said. “Some shows rehearse for six weeks or more.”
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Moran is not an actor by profession. She was a single parent who had to earn a living to support her daughter, Laura. Moran, who is in her 70s, was a librarian for 20 years for the St. Joseph County Library, first as a children’s librarian overseeing Storytime and then in the cataloging department. When her daughter was old enough to stay alone, Moran relished the opportunity to escape to the theater. Raising a child is difficult and the theater provided the stress release for her, she recalled.
“Leaving a place better than you found it” has motivated me throughout my life to serve my community in a multitude of ways, a few of which I would love to share with you.
My name is James Turnwald and I am running for the PennHarris-Madison School Board. This wasn’t something I imagined doing but I feel called to serve. My wife and I have four daughters with anticipated P-H-M graduation years of 2031, 2033, 2037 and 2040. So, to put it simply, I’m just a Dad trying to make a difference. I have a very personal and vested interest in ensuring that P-H-M continues to provide excellent education for decades to Throughoutcome. my childhood, I was deeply involved in scouting with the Boy Scouts of America. In 2002, I achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. Scouting is an integral part of who I am that prepared me to become a responsible, participating citizen and leader while instilling important values. One of those values is to leave a place better than you found it.
Performing is a source of inspiration for Moran
Founded in 2020, Aging Connections is a nonprofit grassroots cooperative of individuals and organizations working together in partnership to catalyze and promote its program of work. Programs include educational offerings, promoting business, building community and serving the aging population for the benefit of each other, other professionals and the community-at-large.
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LCA Executive Director Janet Bloch said, “Lubeznik Center for the Arts depends on the operational grant from the Indiana Arts Commission to help fund the extensive outreach we do in the community, to bring renowned artists into our exhibits and support our staff salaries. We are so grateful, for without it we could not be the tremendous resource to the region that we are.” “Art and creativity strengthen the fabric of Indiana’s communities. They promote connection and cohesion, foster the entrepreneurial spirit communities need to thrive and create the kinds of communities where people want to live,” said Miah Michaelsen, executive director of the Indiana Arts“InCommission.eachofIndiana’s 92 counties, public funding for arts and creativity continually proves to be a high-return investment that improves the quality of life of every Hoosier and drives economic development within our state.” Funding for the Indiana Arts Commission and its programs is provided by the Indiana General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. Don
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Aging Connections of Michiana announces its Fall Aging & Wellness Resource Fair, “Navigating Community-Based Services for Michiana’s Aging Population,” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24. The event will be held at the Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library, 209 Lincolnway E., Mishawaka.Admission and parking are free. Interact With Experts Join others for this in-person educational event where you’ll hear informative presentations from area aging experts, followed by a chance to participate in a live Q&A session. There will also be presentations from several physician specialists from South Bend Orthopaedics, as well as a falls and prevention presentation from their director of therapy services, Lisa Wolff, PT. Interact With ResourcesLocal There will be the opportunity to speak to 30-plus local resources on-site to help transition seamlessly through the best phase of life, a “one-stopshopping” for older adults, their families and caregivers looking to connect with valuable local resources.“Welove events like these because they are at the heart of our mission,” said Malana Maher, president and founder of ACOM. “Aging Connections provides professional and community education, and our members provide the continuum of
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My name is Dr. Don Westerhausen. I have been a practicing cardiologist in St. Joseph County for nearly 30 years. My wife and I chose to raise our children here because we love this community. That’s why I am running to be your next county commissioner in District 1. County commissioners play an important role in local government. Three commissioners serve as the executives for the county and are responsible for setting policy, managing county services and planning economic growth. We deserve a more open and transparent local government that prioritizes the needs of working families, offers more support for law enforcement, keeps taxes low and maintains better roads and infrastructure. I hear the voices of residents and watch as the commissioners ignore the needs of working families while they play political games with our tax dollars. Look no further than the fiasco of redistricting demonstrating the present county commissioners’ bad leadership and poor decision making. District lines were redrawn to benefit themselves without public input or discussion, resulting in a lawsuit costing taxpayers over half a million dollars in legal fees. That’s money that could have been spent repairing roads, investing in teacher pay, improving schools, hiring more police officers or building parks and trails. Our voices have been ignored for too long, and I want to give you a seat at the table. It’s time we elect commissioners who are practical problem solvers capable of fostering a functional, more transparent government dedicated to serving the community.Ihave been helping families for 30 years as a physician. Now I hope to earn your vote and serve you as county commissioner.Visit votewesterhausen.com or 11.8,forwardsenfacebook.com/votewesterhau-formoreinformation.Ilooktomeetingwithyou.ElectionDayisTuesday,Nov.andearlyvotingstartsOct. aging resources. That means ACOM is a resourcing organization — we connect people with the services and providers that best meet their current needs. So, we encourage everyone to attend this event to discover ways we may be able to help.”
Lubeznik Center receives grant from art commission Lubeznik Center for the Arts in Michigan City has been awarded $11,769 by the Indiana Arts Commission through the Arts Organization Support grant program.Thegrant was approved at the commission’s quarterly meeting in June. More than 460 applications were reviewed by 85 Hoosiers specializing in arts, community development and finance.“Theprojects and organizations that are receiving funding are improving the economic and educational climates of the state of Indiana,” said Alberta Barker, chair of the Indiana Arts Commission. “The commission is delighted to support this investment in Hoosier communities. It is a privilege to uplift the impressive creative work being done around the state.”
It was more — much more — than just another rock ‘n’ roll hit.While “Black and White” became the third single by Three Dog Night to reach the top of the Billboard charts, the tune itself had been created in 1955 as a way to honor the landmark 1954 Supreme Court decision to end segregation in America’s public schools. “Our idea was to itideahadArkin.actorfatherArkin,withsicoftheRobinson,saidthecelebrateevent,”Earlco-writertheclas-alongDavidtheofAlan“Wenothatwouldreach out as it did eventually.”“Blackand White” had been recorded by Pete Seeger in 1956 and Sammy Davis, Jr., a year later. But the song languished in the public consciousness until a Jamaican quintet called Greyhound cut a reggae version (a hit only in the UK) in 1971. During a European concert tour, members of America’s Three Dog Night heard the Greyhound offering on a Dutch radio station. Immediately they declared that this could be their next hit 45 on Dunhill Records. Most pop-music fans were probably unaware that “Black and White” had been created originally from a different point of view. Both the Three Dog Night and Greyhound versions opened with the lines:“The ink is black, the page is “Togetherwhite we learn to read andThewrite”tune was centered on racial equality, yes, but not as much as the original, which featured a different set of lyrics early in the song: “Their robes were black, their heads were white “The schoolhouse doors were closed so tight “Nine judges all set down their names “To end the years and years of Wasshame”Robinson discouraged about TDN’s leaving out key lyric elements of his work? Not really. “They condensed the most communicable parts into a single song number,” he answered. “You might call it a more unified whole.” During their hitmaking years, Three Dog Night placed 21 Top 40 singles on the charts, with “Black and White” being the band’s third Number One disc, after “Mama Told Me (Not to Come)” in 1970 and “Joy to the World” the next year. Three Dog Night had taken their name from an Australian expression for the coldest possible night for sheepherders who snuggled with their dogs to keep warm in the chilly nighttimes. The Californiabased aggregation featured a trio of lead singers — Danny Hutton (who sang lead on “Black and White”), Chuck Negron and Cory Wells. The group gave exposure to such on-the-rise songwriters as Randy Newman, Laura Nyro, Nilsson and Hoyt Axton.
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TDN’s “Black and White” arrived near the end of America’s Civil Rights era, and while some of the all-important original lyrics had been excised, the overall message of the later recording remained strong and clear: “The world is black, the world is white “It turns by day and then by night“Achild is black, a child is white,“The whole world looks upon the sight “A beautiful sight Yes. A beautiful sight indeed.
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Bobby K’s service on the St. Joseph County Council since 2015 has focused on improving wages, advocating for more public safety, improvements in infrastructure and responsible economic development. Bobby K believes in thinking independently and challenging the status quo when needed to make sure he is being a good steward of the resources entrusted to officials by St. Joseph County taxpayers.Overthe next four years, Bobby K plans to focus on working closely with law enforcement officials to improve safety in neighborhoods. He is honored to be endorsed by County Sheriff Bill Redman. He also plans to advocate for more funding for better roads and infrastructure, while continuing to ensure efficient county services to result in lower taxes.
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St. Joseph County Councilman Bobby “Bobby K” Kruszynski is running for re-election in the upcoming November election.Beginning in his early 20s, Councilman Bobby K spent his life working on behalf of his fellow citizens and especially prides himself on his work on the council, tackling issues that affect working families. He is running for re-election because he brings an unmatched level of experience to the discussions of important issues facing St. Joseph County. A lifelong resident of St. Joseph County, graduate of Washington High School and Indiana University South Bend, he began his 40-plus-year career of public service working in the City of South Bend Water Works Department. He then worked at the sanitation department before serving as the highway commissioner for St. Joseph County Highway Department. He later would work for the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department.
Bobby K is asking for your support to take his experience and proven leadership and continue fighting for the issues that matter to working families the most.
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Turnwald running for • Member of the 2018 class of Michiana Forty Under 40. • Member of South Bend Rotary.Throughout history, you will see the things that are important to my family, to my kids, to my community I want to help make sure they get better. This is why I feel called to serve and with my broad range of experiences, I believe I can contribute to the P-H-M School Board.Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8. Visit jamesturnwald.com for more information.
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For Matt Kiley, growing up a Notre Dame football fan is something he was just born into. “My father, Mike Kiley, graduated from Notre Dame in 1956. My grandfather Phil Kiley graduated from Notre Dame in 1922. It’s just something that was bred into me,” he“Mysaid.dad was a diehard fan. I started going to games at a very young age. It was just something we did. You got in the car and went to Notre Dame football games on Saturday,” he said. “I think one of my fondest memories was in 1977 or 1978 when Notre Dame played in the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas. I was about 12 years old. My dad took me to the game. We went to a lot of ancillary parties and events before the game. It was the first time I ever flew on a commercial airliner. I remember thinking it would be very warm. It snowed practically the entire time we were there,” said Kiley. Kiley lives in South Bend, but grew up in Marion. He has lived in South Bend for 22 years. “We kept our season tickets for many years. I eventually ended up opting out but my brother Dan kept the tickets which originated with my grandfather in the 1930s. My youngest just graduated high school. My oldest is in college, so now I’ll probably be going back,” saidKileyKiley.said he lives about 10 minutes from Notre Dame Stadium. He used to get up around 4 a.m. on football Saturdays and had someone follow him while he parked his car at the stadium. He needed to save a spot to tailgate. He would then go home and go back to bed until he had to get up to travel to the stadium.
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“We used to do this religiously before every home game before the boys started playing sports about 15 years ago. If you didn’t get there early, you didn’t get a spot,” he said. “It was fun as a kid to watch these players in college and then follow them in the NFL. So many players who went to Notre Dame went on to the NFL. I always loved watching different players come through over the years,” he said.Kiley was a placekicker on his high school football team and the Notre Dame placekicker at that time was Bob Thomas. Thomas went on to play for the Chicago Bears. “I’ve met him at tailgates, so I had that connection,” he said. Crazy enough, Thomas’ niece ended up marrying one of Kiley’s friends.Matt’s brother, Dan, said their grandfather, Phil, graduated in 1922 and first purchased the tickets for the 1930 season, which was the first year for the new stadium. Phil actually attended Notre Dame at the same time as the famed “four horsemen.” Knute Rockne was the coach at that time.Phil purchased the program at the “Dedication Game” on Oct. 11, 1930, which was the second game in the new stadium. The Kiley family has had season tickets for 93 consecutive years. Dan said the tickets went to their dad, Mike, and he attended almost every game until he passed in 2008. “He was on kidney dialysis and used to go out at halftime for his treatments and then return in the 3rd quarter,” he said. When Notre Dame played Indiana at home in the early 1990’s, Dan’s mom sewed a hat together with both a Notre Dame and Indiana bill. Dan, an Indiana alum, turned the bill accordingly depending on which team had the ball. Dan said that tailgating and attending every Notre Dame home game “is truly a ritual that has gone on for generations.”
John Murphy, candidate for St. Joseph County Auditor
My work life changed forever in 1993. That was the year I transitioned from a position of controller for a private company to finance director of Cass County, Mich. I stumbled upon the job (an ad in the South Bend Tribune) and had to look on a map to find the courthouse in Cassopolis where I would be working. A 1981 Notre Dame accounting graduate, and having passed the CPA exam in 1985, I felt like I could do the work, but I had to figure out this little thing called “fund accounting.”“It’slike having 100 different companies,” is what the Manatron software consultant told me when describing fund accounting. Each fund accounts for dollars earmarked for a distinct purpose, like the highway fund or health department fund. The beauty of public service accounting is that we are charged with taking care of taxpayers’ money. Our job is to make sure money is spent wisely and for its intended purpose. You can forget about large salaries and year-end bonuses in Thegovernment.rewardfor working in public service is the work itself. To quote the late Sen. John McCain, “Nothing in life is more liberating than to fight for a cause larger than yourself.” After 10 years in Cass County, I worked as village manager of Mattawan, Mich. Eventually, I found my way back home to Indiana, and became controller for the city of South Bend. I worked under two mayors for 10 years and the city won numerous awards for financial reporting.Iamcurrently the chief deputy auditor for St. Joseph County and am running to be your next county auditor. In my spare time, I like to take road trips with my wife and spend time with our three children and two grandchildren.
Sports Fighting Irish blood runs deep in the Kiley family
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Moms and dads strolling with new babies ... little kids laughing and running at neighborhood parks ... young teenagers holding their first jobs at downtown businesses ... young people returning from college to take jobs locally and build their own families. This is what a healthy county looks like — a young, vibrant and growing county. When we focus on policies and initiatives that allow families to prosper, we create a stable community that helps all people in St. Joseph County. That’s why Families First is the tag line of myThiscampaign.November, I will be on the ballot for a position on the St. Joseph County Council. The council consists of nine seats; I will be running for the seat in Clay Township (District B). In our county, the council is responsible for making our laws and spending our money. As I mentioned before in my previous column for Senior Life, I have a background working for Congress but have spent the last 20 years at home taking care of my seven kids and educating them.Because of my unique blend of experiences, I think I bring something needed to the council, and that is the perspective of a mother who still has young kids at home. No other candidate offers this. Because I understand the needs of a growing family, I think I will be an asset to the council.Myvision of county government is one that focuses on its job of taking care of our shared needs — roads, public safety — as well as keeping our county attractive to smart development and jobs, providing common areas like beautiful parks, keeping taxes low and making sure our government is fiscally responsible. I, like many of you, want St. Joe County to be a place that allows families to build lives here, invest here and make decisions forConsiderthemselves.voting for me this November and elect a mom to the county council.
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2. Time-consuming process. Typically, probate is time consuming. Many jurisdictions require you to wait weeks or months for the appointment to open your estate. These jurisdictions also have set time frames that your executor must bide before distributing money to your heirs or beneficiaries. Courts continue to supervise the process through completion, which can add time due to the detailed requirements of estate accountings.
Probate varies by state and country, but the following factors are universally true:
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A. A comprehensive estate plan typically includes four important1.documents:Revocable Living Trust - A revocable living trust includes two plans, describing what you want to have happen to your property after you’re gone and to you if you become incapacitated.
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You can apply for Medicare online even if you are not ready to start your retirement benefits.Applying online is quick and easy. There are no forms to sign, and we usually do not require additional documentation. We’ll process your application and contact you if we need moreKnowinginformation.whento apply for Medicare is very important. You must apply during your limited initial enrollment period. If you’re eligible for Medicare at age 65, your initial enrollment period begins three months before your 65th birthday and ends three months after that date. If you miss your initial enrollment period, you may have to pay a higher monthly premium. Visit ssa.gov/benefits/medicare to apply for Medicare and find other important information.Ifyou were unable to enroll or disenroll in Medicare because you could not reach us by phone after Jan. 1, you will be granted additional time, through Dec. 30. This additional time applies to the 2022 General Enrollment Period, Initial Enrollment Period and Special Enrollment Period. Some people who receive Medicare benefits may qualify for Extra Help with their Medicare prescription drug plan costs, including the monthly premiums, annual deductibles and co-payments. To qualify for Extra Help, you must receive Medicare, have limited resources and income, and reside in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia. Read our publication “Understanding the Extra Help with Your Medicare Prescription Drug Plan” for more information at talkhow-do-i-file-an-appeal.medicare.gov/claims-appeals/filemedicare-covers.Finding:otheranswerspubs/EN-05-10508.pdf.ssa.gov/TheMedicarewebsitehastoyourquestionsandhelpfulresourcesinclud-WhatdoesMedicarecover?outatmedicare.gov/what-WheredoIfindformstoaMedicareappeal?VisitHowcanIletsomeoneelsetoMedicareonmybehalf?
3. Expensive process. Court fees and probate taxes are an extra cost to your estate. A probate tax of 0.1% may not seem like much in the abstract, but it would be calculated on your gross estate. For example, if your house is worth $500,000 and your mortgage balance is $400,000, your estate must pay $500 just to initiate probate. Often, your heirs or executor would have to pay out of pocket because they do not have access to your money until after probate has been officially started by the court. In addition, most courts impose various filing fees on the documents your estate is required to file: one filing fee for your will, one for the list of heirs, one for the executor’s affidavit, one for the inventory of your estate and one annually for each accounting until the probate is closed — totaling up to several thousandAssetsdollars.owned by a trust are not subject to probate, which is one benefit of including a trust in your comprehensive estate plan.
2. Pour-Over Will - A pourover will ensures any remaining assets will automatically transfer or “pour over” into an established trust. If the creator of a trust forgets to title an asset in the name of the trust, this will inform the probate court that the asset should be distributed to the trustee and beneficiaries according to the terms of the trust.
Q. What documents are included in an Estate Plan?
1. Public process. Your will is recorded in public records. If you don’t have a will, a list of your heirs is recorded publicly. Many jurisdictions require a listing of assets, so people can find out just how much your children will receive from your estate.
3. Financial Power of Attorney (POA) - A POA is a legal document that authorizes someone to act upon your behalf in financial matters.4.Advance Healthcare Directive - An advance healthcare directive is a legal document that specifies what actions should be taken for your health if you are no longer able to make decisions because of illness or incapacity.
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“My role as the director of academic empowerment is to go into the schools and build rapport with the administration and the guidance department and partner with them to help kids,” said West. “I’ll go in to see if kids are having trouble with a subject or teacher. Are they on track for graduation? College? The parents need support. The students need support. Everybody wins,” she said. “I collect the data of what the students have already done and see if they’ve progressed — if they have a 2.5 GPA they ‘get to the bag.’ If they don’t have a 2.5 GPA but have improved their grades, they still ‘get to the bag.’ The big reward is spring break. This past year we took a trip to historical black colleges,” she said.“We have an urban group of students, primarily African American, so we want them to learn about their history and also embrace other cultures as well,” she said. “I get paid to do what I love. I’m grateful for that. I know it was by no mistake. It was by design. We pour into kids. We want to be relational. We want to be connected to our kids and their families to help transform their lives,” said West. 574.272.0100
Faith middle school and high school students. We just in the last year or so added on K-5 City Light Kids. We have the faithbased program pouring into the kids spiritually and a life skills program called Greater Impact, which is another sister company that originally started as a lawn care service,” she said. “We saw the need for kids to have life skills. Some kids never had a job. We’re working on building the whole person here, so we have to give them life skills. They can go through the process and become part of the lawn care service or be a part of the screen printing business.
There is enough research to suggest that basic phenomena surrounding death are sensed by the Ageschild.0-1.There is no conceptual understanding of death at Agesall. 2-5. The child senses more than understands death, and their understanding is all based on how their parents react toward and around the topic of death. To them the dead are in a deep sleep. Children at this age have a lot of questions about the body, casket, grave, cemetery and so on. Ages 5-9. During this time the irreversibility of death is understood and accepted by the child. There is an awareness that life is limited. Ages 9 and up. The child understands everyone will die and it cannot be avoided. From early childhood through adolescence, the developmental phases from one age to another cause changes in perception of death.The first factor to think about is maturity level and how quickly a child matures mentally and processes abstract thoughts on topics such as death and the unknown. The second is personality. A child who is highly communicative will probably talk about death and ask more questions and demand answers. A child with very strong bonds with their parents will often adopt the thoughts and feelings the parents display to them in regards to death. The third is life experiences. When a child experiences loss at an early age, it forces the child to cope. Whatever coping skills the child adopts (right or wrong), will probably influence the way he or she deals with loss and death for the rest of theirThelives.fourth is emotional support. If a child has bonded with their parents and other family members, and has the freedom to express feelings, chances are good that anxiety concerning death can be lessened through communication and honest answers given in an age-appropriate language andDeathcontext.education for children always begins at home.
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Karen West’s faith in Jesus is at the center of everything she does in her life. West is the director of academic empowerment at Transformation Ministries in South Bend. “Years ago I had a heart to work with youth. I was a student at Bethel. I wanted to be in youth ministry and youth counseling. My mother was ill while I attended Bethel and that put everything on hold. “I got married and had one boy and five girls. Years later my children got out of high school and I went back to get my degree and just walked in May with a degree in interdisciplinary studies with a concentration in behavioral and social sciences, sociology and business,” she said. West worked for 10 years for Niles Community Schools as a paraprofessional working with kids with special needs. “You have to do what you’re built to do. It was amazing to still be able to pour into youth and God was still ordering my steps and my path and was using me to do what he built me to do. I always had a love for teaching and education,” she said. West also worked as a transition specialist at South Bend Adams High School. “Kids are the same everywhere. They want to be seen, heard and respected,” said West. Her goddaughter called her one day and told her about the job opening at Transformation Ministries. She connected with Kory Lantz and after about a month of going through the interview process was hired as director of academic“Transformationempowerment.Ministries is a iscompany.TransformationsusdirectingThiswasmygroundteam,ways.ingtheirheartsprogramleadership/mentorshipthattransformstheandmindsofyouthandfamilieswhileconnect-themtothecityinpositiveAsIbecameapartofthisIrealizedKorydidtheworkforwhatwasinheart20-30yearsagoandIabletowalkrightintothis.ismypassion.Godwasmysteps,”shesaid.“Wearefaith-based.Je-isthecenterofallwedo.istheparentIronSharpensIrontheflagshipprogramfor
Age of children impacts role in viewing death A passion for serving Jesus and urban youth
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Bullis combines a little fiction with a bit of nonfiction, from a squirrel’s point of view, with humor and excitement, filling the experience with treasured memories worth sharing back home and with future campers. When her own children had grown and had children of their own, Bullis began gathering the journals of her memories to share with the next generation. Bullis is now a retired LPN and an author of five other books, including “Including Vision of Two Ships,” an autobiography, and “Welcome Holy Spirit,” a 50-day devotional.Fromher kitchen window, she often checks on the lively black and brown squirrels, wild turkeys, groundhogs and an occasional deer that appear in her backyard. More episodes of Bushy Tail may be “Bushypending.Tail” is a 30-page paperback with a retail price of $18 (e-book $13). The ISBN is 9798-88527-925-3. It was published by RoseDog Books of Pittsburgh, Penn.
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it. Newly established dealers proclaimed the Amphicar a must-have pleasure item. Modern Mechanix magazine enthused that “it does everything but fly!” The New Yorker and Newsday ran photos and features on it. The Amphicar was even offered as a specialty vehicle for Red Cross emergency rescue services. As the ‘60s drew to a close, the novelty of the craft began to wear thin. For one thing, the marketing concept had always been unclear. (Was it a car or was it a boat?) But other issues also muddied the sales waters. The craft proved to be a high-maintenance item; after every five hours in the water, the Amphicar’s engine needed to be greased — a laborious task that involved lifting the entire vehicle and removing the rear seats. Also, each ocean use required cleansing afterward with fresh water. The American government drove the final nail into the Amphicar coffin. In 1968, the establishment of the EPA brought emissions and safety regulations that the little oddball auto/boat simply couldn’t meet. But not all Amphicars ended up on the scrapheap. About 600 still exist, and some of those — now restored and brought up to required standards — can be rented at such vacation destinations as Disney Springs in Orlando, Fla., and Branson Landing in Missouri. In Ohio, there’s an International Amphicar Owners Club, which boasts about 400 members. Today, to own a restored one will set you back about $100,000. By the way, that Texas prankster who got a chuckle out of frightening his unsuspecting visitors? That was none other than Lyndon Baines Johnson, the 36th President of the United States.
“Bushy Tail,” a new book by Granger resident Florence P. Bullis, has been released by RoseDog Books. Bullis hopes that in the lives of this electronically connected culture, the joy of experiencing nature is not lost.
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Working with the county council, the legislative branch of government, is essential. The council is responsible for funding the county government. Cooperation between the commission and council is vital.What do I bring as a commissioner? I have worked with local, state and federal governments and agencies throughout my career. By my nature and experience, I am a consensus builder seeking understanding of differing viewpoints and working together to find the best solution to problems. Cooperation, not confrontation, is best for St. Joseph County. As a county commissioner, I will:Listen to you. Promote sustainable economic growth.
I will serve you as a county commissioner from now until the end of the year. With Andy Kostielney stepping down, I have the privilege of completing his term in office. I am ready to roll up my sleeves and get to work. Why is that important, and what does it mean for the citizens of St. Joseph County? Many people don’t know what a county commissioner is or does. The three-member board of county commissioners is the executive branch of county government. From maintaining county facilities, negotiating contracts, awarding bids for construction projects, overseeing certain election functions and submitting an annual county budget, commissioners are responsible for those functions andButmore.they don’t do it alone.
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Ready to roll up his sleeves and get to work
Save taxpayer dollars. Deliver county services efficiently for all. Follow my activities and actions on baxmeyer4commissioner.com or County.togethercountysharedisandresponsibleandsuggestionsmissioner.facebook.com/baxmeyer4com-Shareyourthoughts,andquestions.Aswefacerecordinflationashrinkingeconomy,beingwithourtaxdollarsefficientlydeliveringservicesmorecriticalthanever.OurgoalistostartwithourgovernmentandworkforabetterSt.Joseph
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St. Joseph County Parks hosts an evening with the “bats” at St. Patrick’s County Park at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, in the White Barn harvest room at 50651 Laurel Road. The presenter for the evening will be Senior wildlife biologist Jeremy Sheets from Orbis Environmental Consulting. Pre-registration and $4 per person payment are required by Tuesday, Aug. 30. To register, call (574)-0-654-3155.
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St. Joseph County Library introduces Mocktails from the Garden from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, in the black forest room at the German Township branch, 52807 Lynnewood Ave. Unity Gardens will be teaching how to garnish and infuse non-alcoholic beverages with flowers from your garden. All ages are welcome.-0Health care education at St. Joseph County Library from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, Francis Branch, 52655 N Ironwood Road,. Joyce Havens will be presenting free educational sessions about Medicare, plan options and anticipated changes beginning in 2023. For individual accommodation at meetings, call (574) 282-4641. N. Ironwood Road, South Bend, IN 46635 277-8710
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LaPorte County Symphony Orchestra will present the 17th Annual Hoosier Star at 7 p.m. Sept. 17, at the LaPorte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge St. This is a benefit concert for the LCSO. -0Open Mic Night at the Lubeznik Center for the Arts returns from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, 101 W. Second St. No. 100. Hosted by emcee Tim Rounds, Open Mic Night provides a platform for local performers to share their talents with the community. Free admission, complimentary refreshments and a cash bar. All are welcome. -0LCSO will present the Sharing Meadows 40th anniversary concert on Saturday, Sept. 24. Contact the LCSO for more information at lcso.net.-0Free tour of Monique Meloche presents and art making at 1 p.m. Saturday,Oct. 15. This is a free family day with the Lubeznik Center for the Arts. Grandparents, bring your grandchildren and spend time safely in the galleries with educational docents and join us for free snacks and art making. All are welcome. -0The Studebaker National Museum will be hosting Cars and Coffee from 8-10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 3. Park your classic car in any of the museum’s parking lots and enjoy free coffee and donuts while supplies last. Open to the public. Free admission to the galleries permitted throughout the event. -0St. Joseph County Public Library Tuesday Tunes with the TMV Jammers from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, in the courtyard at 304 S. Main St. If you would like to participate, please bring your own music stand and instrument. Chairs and music books will be provided.-0Health cafe at the St. Joseph County Public Library from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26. at the North Liberty branch, 105 E. Market St. Learn about what impacts your neighborhood’s health at this SJC Department of Health hosted-0-event. Storytime at St. Joseph County Public Library from 10:30-11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, in the Lakeville meeting room, 120 N Michigan. Books, songs and rhymes that prepare children to learn how to read. Recommended for ages 3-5. Families welcome. -0-
About the only method used to see if you are sensitive to nightshades is to eliminate them entirely from your diet for a month. During that month it is important to journal how you feel at the start of the month, such as sleeping pattern, congestion, headaches, digestive discomfort, joint pain, head fog and bowelAfterissues.amonth reintroduce one food item and continue journaling any negative changes. After a couple of weeks, introduce another item. If you see any symptom
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returning, back down to having that food only once per week to see if that abates the symptoms.Itistruly cause and effect here and everyone is different. Some people find they are in better health eliminating all nightshades and others find they can tolerate them in occasional doses. While you’re at it, corn and wheat are two non-nightshades that you may try eliminating to see if they affect you negatively. Zucchini(non-vegan)Casserole 6Ingredients:cupszucchini, sliced (3 average sized) 1 cup onion, chopped 1 cup carrots, shredded 1 cup sour cream 1 10.5 ounce can cream of mushroom soup 1 box dry stuffing mix, herb or sage flavor ½ cup butter, melted BoilInstructions:zucchini and onions in salted water for 3-5 minutes. Drain well. In a medium mixing bowl, mix carrots, sour cream and condensed soup. Add cooked zucchini/onion and mix well. Mix stuffing mix and melted butter. Place vegetable mixture in 9 x 13 dish and stir in about ½ of the stuffing/butter mix, then place the rest of the stuffing/butter mix over the top.Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes
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• 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 AL Lic. #: 14-013331-1 Tanglewood Trace Senior Living 530 Tanglewood Lane, Mishawaka, IN 46545 (574) www.tanglewoodtraceseniorliving.com277-4310 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. 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. Morningview Assisted Living Residences 475 North Niles Avenue, South Bend, IN 46617 (574) 246-4123 • www.morningview-alf.com 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. 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.HOLY CROSS 316 Woodies Lane, Bremen, IN 46506 (574) 546-3494 • SHCofBremen.com Bremen Advertise Your Community Here! Contact Cathy Wilson For More Details! (574) 1-866-580-1138298-8806Ext. cwilson@the-papers.com2402
First off, what is a nightshade? A nightshade is a fruit or vegetable that contains the alkaloid solanine, which is produced naturally as an insecticide while the plant is growing. Most of the alkaloid is contained in the stem and leaves of the plant, but the edible portion will contain a lesser amount. The first three items in the list of nightshades are botanically fruits, not vegetables: tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, potatoes, tomatillos, chilies andAllpaprika.theabove also contain a bit of nicotine, so it’s no surprise the tobacco plant is also a nightshade. Green bell peppers seem to contain the most solanine of the foods listed. Nightshades are all nutrient-dense foods, contributing many health benefits through their vitamin, mineral, fiber and antioxidant content and are a staple in diets throughout the However,world.ifyou experience inflammatory bowel disease, fibromyalgia, arthritis, joint pain or other autoimmune diseases you may find that nightshades increase the inflammation; they do not cause inflammation, but may increase inflammation already there.
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It must have been an exciting day for both children and adults of Mishawaka when they learned of the release of the movie, “The Flying Deuces,” on Nov. 3, 1939. This hilarious comedy starred the famous duo of Laurel and Hardy as they “find themselves outfitted to join the French Foreign Legion.”Theplot begins when the pair are in Paris and “Ollie falls in love and proposes.” After being spurned and brokenhearted, he wants to end it all and even wants his partner (Stan) to join him. Now comes an officer in the Foreign Legion to the rescue who convinces the duo to join “the Legion as a means for Ollie to forget his lost love.” As with any Laurel and Hardy movie, one is treated with almost endless “laugh-filled … pandemonium” in this 98-minute movie, and surely as much time as when it was shown at the Tivoli back on “Sun.-Mon.Tues. Jan. 28-29-30,” 1940. “The Flying Deuces” also starred Jean Parker as Ollie’s love interest and Reginald Gardiner as the Foreign Legion officer. This blackand-white movie can be found today on DVD for the current enjoyment of both children and adults alike. Any information welcome to: Dr. Greg Lawson, 1801 E. 3rd St., Mishawaka, IN 46544. Our team of caregivers works together to provide our patients and residents with the ability to reach their highest level of physical and social well-being in a home-like environment. learn more about our short-term rehabilitation and extended care services, or taking a tour, call us at (269) 684-2810. Stateline Rd, Niles, MI 49120 www.peplinskigroup.com/west-woods-of-niles
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It’s actually a life-size statue of famed Hoosier Poet James Whitcomb Riley sitting in front of his boyhood home. Stop and get a selfie on the bench with him, read the historical marker and go inside the museum next door and sign up to tour the house. The Rileys moved to Greenfield from Uniontown and lived in a log cabin on the property while his dad, Reuben, constructed the present house between 1850 and 1853. The house is a testament to his craftsmanship. The circular staircase is an outstanding example of his skill. In addition, he made most of the furniture, was a Union officer during the Civil War and operated a law office out of his house for 10 years until it became overcrowded with their sixthJames,child.their third, was born Oct. 7, 1849. He was named after Indiana Governor James Whitcomb, whom his father became friends with while serving in the House of Representatives. His birth date is occasion for a festival every year during the first weekend of October. Theme for the 2022 event is “Little Orphant Annie,” which was one of his poems. His father always harped on having a skill and warned him that he’d not be able to make a living with words. Riley tried working in a shoe store, selling Bibles, sign painting and even spent a couple of years selling snake oil for a traveling medicine show.His mother home-schooled the children and encouraged him to follow the arts. She taught him to play piano and organ and he picked up the banjo, lute, guitar, hammered dulcimer and violin on his own. He wanted to be a violinist, but after catching his thumb in a door he was never able to hold the bow properly.
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Riley organized and played in the Adelphian Band. Poetry, however, was his true love. He formulated his own brand of down-home dialect to infuse life into the characters in his poems. “Little Orphant Annie,” “The Raggedy Man” and “Out to Old Aunt Mary’s” were about real people. “When the Frost is on the Punkin” and “The Old Swimming Hole” poems focused on simpler times and country living. He began his road to fame by submitting poems to newspapers, and after receiving an endorsement from poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow he worked at several newspapers in the late 1870s. He took his poems to the public via reading tours throughout the Midwest and later across theBycountry.the1890s he was a bestselling author with an illustrated children’s book entitled “Rhymes of Childhood.” It became extremely popular, sold millions of copies and made Riley a wealthy man.Riley made a promise to his mother after the family home was lost to taxes in 1870 that he would someday buy the house back. He did just that in 1893 and visited often from Indianapolis where he lived. The house is open April through October. Adult tours are $4 and seniors, $3.50.Take I-69 to Exit 222 (SR 9) and follow it into Greenfield. U.S. 40 (Main Street) goes right past the Riley Boyhood home on the north side of the street. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, call (317) 462-8539 or visit at rileymuseumhome.org. flyers and more information call Dennis Donathen @ 574.220.8032 NOW FOR ONLY $75 pp TO HOLD YOUR SEAT RESALES PRESENTS FOR DAILY SCHEDULES, VIDEOS AND MORE DETAILS Mackinac Island June 12-26, 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 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 Capetuned. Cod & Martha’s Vineyard October 8-14, 2023 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. FILLINGUPFAST FULLWAIT AVAILABLELIST pp dbl occ $640 pp occ $355 pp $660 New York - Niagara Falls May 15-19, 2023 $635 pp
Guided tour of Niagara Falls, N.Y.A journey to the falls on Maid of the Mist. A cruise on the Erie Canal. A scenic drive through wine country.Guided tour of Buffalo. Visit to the Buffalo Transportation Pierce Arrow Museum. No passport is required for this exciting trip as we are having all the fun in the USA. Dennis Donathen will be your host and he has a way of making sure all the details are handled seamlessly while you sit back and enjoy the ride and see the sights. What a great place for a springtime trip. The cost is $635 per person based on double occupancy. If you are traveling as a single, there is very reasonable extra charge of $175 for the hotel. Just a $75 deposit will hold your seat. Don’t let this one pass you by. You may view the daily itinerary at grouptrips.com/ ddresales where you will also be able to make your deposit. If you have any questions, call Dennis at (574) 220-8032.
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As our first trip for 2023, we are heading to Niagara Falls for five days, four nights leaving Monday, May 15, and returning Friday, May 19. Even if you have been to Niagara Falls before, it’s time to see it again and experience all we have andNiagaraFourMotorcoachThisplanned.tourincludes:transportation.nights’lodgingintheFalls,N.Y.,area.Eightmeals:fourbreakfastsfourdinners
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Indiana Master Naturalist Program of St. Joseph County begins Sept. 1 St. Joseph County Parks is sponsoring the Indiana Master Naturalist Program starting Thursday, Sept. 1. The program consists of 10 three-hour sessions on Indiana’s natural resources, followed by a final wrap-up session and quiz. The course includes sessions on botany, zoology, geology, soils, water, people and natural resources specific to Indiana. The sessions will take place in multiple locations throughout St. Joseph County, ensuring that this opportunity is as accessible as possible. The program concludes with an open-book quiz.Participation is required in 80% of the sessions to receive certification, along with a commitment to one hour of volunteer service per hour of coursework.Theprogram is limited to 15 participants with a tuition fee of $175, due no later than Thursday, Aug. 25. To register, call Bendix Woods at (574) 654-3155.
COMMUNITY FIRST — Kevin Conery cares about the people in the community and is asking for your vote on Tuesday, Nov. 8, for 1st District County Commissioner. Photo provided by Kevin Conery.
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Always putting community first Conery running for 1st District Commissioner
X. Currently, I am a trustee for health and welfare with Local 172 labor management negotiating committee and serve on the board of directors at MCAI of Indiana.Ihave listened and learned from others who sometimes had different views, always looking to understand other perspectives. I care about people and this community.Ihave had the idea in the back of my mind of being a public ser vant. I want to give back to the community that has been so good to me. This past May, I walked miles and miles of neighbor hoods, knocked on doors and met all kinds of people, taking the time to hear their concerns for St. Joe County. I collected enough signatures to get on the ballot for county commissioner of St. Joe County.Iamrunning as an Independent. I believe in seeing things from different perspectives as a way of handling all issues. This is what has made me successful in business and in life. I will bring to the table my many years of experience as an entrepreneur as well as my interpersonal skills and ability to work with the public. I am here for you to make St. Joe County the best it can be. I encourage you to get out and vote. Vote the person, not the party. I need your vote Nov. 8 so I can get to work on the issues that are important to you, always putting the community first. Find me on com.votekevinconeryfacebook.com/orvoteconery.
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I was born and raised in South Bend. I’m a graduate of St. Joseph High School and St. Joseph College in Rensselaer. In 2004, I took a leap of faith and started a business with my business partner for the last 18 years. During that time, with my wife Denise, we raised three sons. I have spent my time coaching youth football and have served on the school board at St.Pius
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