Senior Life - St. Joseph Edition - July 2023

Commission on Aging director enjoys working with seniors

After a 25-year career as a doctor of audiology, Pamela Riley wanted a change.

“I had always worked with older people, and I liked them,” she said.

So, St. Joseph Commission on Aging was and is the perfect fit. She is the executive director.

“We have over 25 different services that we provide. Our top three are nutrition, home care, and life enrichment. The nutrition program has three different offerings: home delivery — commonly known as Meals on Wheels — and congregant meals at three different dining sites, which is nice because it’s not just about the meal, it’s socializing, too,” Riley said.

It has 13 restaurants where tickets can be bought monthly

for donations; the suggested amount is $4 each. Some places have specific menus, while others allow seniors to order anything they like from the menu. Milk is included and people pay extra for other drinks.

“We’ve been doing this for ages. This is our 50th anniversary; all year we celebrate something to do with 50 each month. We’ll have a big picnic in July that will take everyone back to the ’70s,” Riley said.

Home care offers services, such as light housekeeping, assistance with personal care or respite care. Life enrichment classes are ballroom dancing, line dancing, and Zumba gold. There’s 14 different classes, high or low impact, focusing on balance, and strength training, plus things like painting.

“There are 20 some programs we do on top of that. Socializa-

tion is so important, and we have some attendees who come and stay all day. Our Three Rivers location is unique in that 4 ½ years ago, we purchased a Holiday Inn. It had been vacant for 15 years, and was turned into 46 senior living apartments, while the other half is the senior center. The kitchen was perfect for the meal programs because we serve 300 to 400 meals a day,” Riley said.

The drivers are the connections to members, who don’t have anyone who comes to see them on a daily basis.

“The residents develop strong relationships with our drivers, who keep an eye on them, make sure they’re okay each day. Those who need home deliveries are most vulnerable. We take great pride in their ability to live independently,” she said.

Riley said while they have a

wonderful staff, they also have lots of volunteers.

“We need them,” she said. “They do things like setting up and tearing down, they help clean, they decorate and take down when it’s time. They just see what needs to be done, and they enjoy doing it. Their suggestions are usually centered around improvements. In Sturgis, a lot of our people bike to spend the day at the facilities, and asked for a bike rack. There’s been requests for Mahjong, bridge, pickleball and shuffleboard, and that’s what we want for them — to be happy and be healthy and active.”

Riley said the agency has a few activities to do with grandchildren, things bridging the generational gap.

“We have comfort animals that come in, not just for the residents, but one in particular is in the 911 room because the work is so stressful,” said Riley.

She explained other offerings, such as programs for grand-

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parents raising grandchildren, caregivers, how to help those with diabetes or heart disease or dementia.

“If you’re engaged in your community, you’re more likely to stay, and we welcome the college students and other schools volunteering for projects,” Riley stated.

Planning for your Medicaid coverage

Statistics show that one-third of us will live in a nursing home at some point in our lives. That number is increasing as we live longer and longer. So, we need to plan for how those nursing home expenses will be paid.

With a ratio of one out of three people spending an average stay of over 2 1/2 years in a nursing home, when should you start planning? Since none of us know when our health might take a turn for the worse, it’s important to start planning now. Here are several ways to plan now that can help to save you and your family tens of thousands of dolContinued on page 5

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Michiana Pickleball Club is growing

Summer is a great time to get out and enjoy the great outdoors. Seniors can benefit from being outdoors for many reasons. The latest rage has caught on in the Michiana area with new pickleball courts in South Bend. The brand-new Boehm pickleball courts are located at Boehm Park in South Bend.

Pickleball is a paddle sport combining elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. Pickleball is an indoor or outdoor racket or paddle sport in which two players, or four players, hit a perforated hollow plastic ball over a 34-inch high net in the middle using solid-faced paddles. Opponents on either side of the net hit the ball back and forth until one side commits a rule infraction.

devised the sport using an old badminton court. Soon, the three men created rules, relying heavily on badminton.

Today, USA Pickleball membership numbers reached the 70,000 mark in February 2023, after a nearly 30% increase in membership growth in 2022.

The new, permanent pickleball courts in South Bend have six new courts. A ribbon cutting for the new courts and a tournament took place Saturday, June 24. Another tournament is planned for Aug. 12-13, at The South Bend Racquet Club.

Michiana Pickleball Club is helping to grow the sport of pickleball in the region. President Nick Falletta said the sport has grown for a variety of reasons.

where you can do that,” Falletta noted.

Pickleball is also a great way to meet new friends.

“I’ve made more friends in pickleball than I have in all my other adult years,” Falletta said.

Michiana Pickleball Club currently has 570 members with some in their 80s.

“We have a goal to get to 1,000 members,” said Falletta.

Denise Van De Walle, club secretary, said the sport has become more main stream.

It is also affordable. A paddle costs about $30-$35. PaddleTech in Niles, Mich., makes paddles and a Mishawaka sporting goods store has a new section designed for pickleball players.

Skill level sets are a guide for evaluating players’ own levels. They were developed utilizing both existing guidelines listed by the USA Pickleball on its website and refinements by larger pickleball clubs.

Pickleball dates back to 1965 when men in Washington state

“I think the reason it is so popular is because anyone can play it at any age,” he said. “So, that’s exciting to a lot of people.”

He said the sport is a very sociable one and one that is multi-generational as families can play together. He said his son-in-law and grandchildren like to play.

“There’s not too many sports

Van De Walle has competed in several tournaments and won.

“I am a competitive tournament person,” she said. “It (pickleball) has become a big part of my life.”

For more information or a list of places to play, visit michianapickleballclub.org or its Facebook page. For information about the sport, visitusapickleball.org.

The History Museum presents lecture on the Battle of Gettysburg

The History Museum’s “Insights in History” is taking place at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, Archivist Travis Childs chronicles the Battle of Gettysburg, which took place July 1-3, 1863, in south central Pennsylvania. Known as the turning point of the Civil War,

the three-day battle claimed over 50,000 lives.

Admission is $3. Reservations are required by July 3. “Insights in History” is sponsored by THK Law, LLP.

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

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Hospital volunteers bring ‘kindness’ to their work

How does volunteer work in the health field today compare to the old days? A lot of readers will probably remember Candy Stripers. How much more can they do than deliver flowers, bring the book cart, or play games with a bored child who is a patient?

Cari Wilson, director of volunteer services at Saint Joseph Health System, said volunteers are a lot more interactive in different departments.

There are volunteers who still welcome people. Volunteers also assist those challenged with mobility or in the surgical area by taking patients to pre-op rooms, let the nurse know they’re ready, and let the family know where to wait.

“Every 20 minutes, they bring

Planning

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lars when the time comes that nursing home care is needed: Power of attorney — you should have a comprehensive durable power of attorney in place that will continue to be effective even if you become incapacitated. This is a time that you will need it most and it must include the specific authority for self-dealing and making gifts for Medicaid planning purposes, so that self-dealing and gifting can be done according to state law. Self-dealing language is required under Indiana law in order for the person acting as power of attorney to transfer assets out of the name of the person in the nursing home into the name of the spouse, or others. You can give the power to your spouse (if competent) or to one or more of your children to act as your “agent” (on your behalf) with the POA.

Gifting program — there are Medicaid planning techniques that require you to transfer assets into a trust or outright to children. Under the current rules, any such transfers or gifts made within five years of the date that you apply for Medicaid can cause a period of ineligibility or a so-called “penalty period.” You can protect your transferred assets by making the transfers sooner than later in order to help meet the five-year period requirement.

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updates to the families from the post-anesthesia care unit like, ‘he’s out of surgery, the doctor will come out and talk to you as soon as possible.’ ”

Sometimes, someone might have difficulty waking up or have post-surgical nausea.

“We don’t want the families just waiting and wondering,” Wilson said.

Wilson said the volunteers can start at age 16, while some are in their mid-80s.

“We do have another group that does their work from home, part of the telecare program. One volunteer is assigned per day on a regular schedule, so you’ll know you hear from this one on Monday and that one on Tuesday and so on,” Wilson said. “We have a lot who live alone, and we call to be sure they’re okay, didn’t fall in the night, things like that. The shifts are usually three or four hours, one or two times a

week. I try to put them in different departments so they can interact and learn more,” Wilson explained.

The Department of Labor said a volunteer cannot replace a staff person.

“We cannot remove a staffer and replace with a volunteer. The mail used to be delivered by

one particular volunteer. When she was gone, we realized how much she did; you can’t just drop X-rays in the X-ray department. There are so many offices in the back that a lot of people don’t know about. So, we realized it disrupted services in the hospital, and it needed to be assigned to a permanent staff person. The gift shop is run by volunteers,” Wilson said.

One thing COVID hurt was the grandparent program.

“We did use volunteers, especially in the NICU because touch and sensory contact is so vital to the tiniest ones, but it stopped during the pandemic,” she noted. The program has continued to be on pause, but it will continue once the doctors say they’re open to it.

“Really, the pandemic put all of us on pause for sure and made us aware of how much they did for us to lighten the load,” Wilson

said. “When they returned, the older volunteers didn’t feel they should risk it and didn’t come back. I don’t blame them at all. In June, we saw the highest intake of new volunteers since before the pandemic. I like that the pandemic allowed us to review what we’d always done, like that old story about the roast in the pan. While volunteers were gone, I went into other departments, got a new awareness of shortages and new opportunities.”

When asked to describe what the volunteers bring to their work, Wilson said just one word: kindness.

“Some of us have deadlines, or meetings waiting in the wing, and even though it’s our passion to be here, some days are heavier than others,” she said. “The best way to lose a volunteer is to have them feel not needed. We never want them to feel they are not needed.”

Kroc Center promotes Healthy Aging program

The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, 900 W. Western Ave., South Bend, is offering a Healthy Aging program for members and nonmembers aged 62 and above. This free, 12-week program offers a pre and post assessment to track progress, REAL services classes, two weekly workout sessions with a trainer, and so much more.

Classes are held 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays and work outs are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays between 11 a.m. to 1p.m. There is a pre and post assessment, which tracks body composition, flexibility, balance, strength, and cardiovascular health.

Suzanne Matthys, a classmate of the Healthy Aging program, said, “The structure of Healthy Aging has played a pivotal part in building my exercise regime. The classes and instructors have led me to self-reflect on my lifestyle and healthy living.”

Matthys described her life, prior to the program, as “a sedentary lifestyle and lacked the energy I once had.” After the graduating from the program, she described her life as having “a renewed vigor and increased my physical stamina.”

Judy Hofer, a classmate of the Healthy Aging Program, mentioned, “I was finding it hard to motivate myself to get into better shape. I had belonged to the Kroc Center before COVID and was

trying to talk myself into rejoining. The Healthy Aging program arrived in my inbox at the most opportune time.”

Hofer said, “At the end of the 12 weeks I found I was feeling better physically and had more energy. I was more aware of the things I needed to do to keep myself healthy.”

REAL services provides edu-

cational classes and discussions for students. Topics include nutrition, stress management, preventing falls and other topics relevant to seniors.

Matthys explained the class portion of the program, stating, “We met on Wednesdays for two hours for an educational series put on by Lindsey, personal certified trainer for Kroc, for four

weeks and Silja Jaquan, community health educator for Real Services, for eight weeks.”

Jaquan taught “A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls.” A program which teaches participants about fall prevention, managing concerns about falling and recognizing fall hazards in the home and community. This presentation also

opened up the floor for discussions about thoughts and concerns about falling, This is just one of the presentations taught through the Healthy Aging program.

When asked what she would say to someone considering trying out the Healthy Aging program, Matthys replied, “My advice to anyone considering Healthy Aging is to just go. Regardless of the shape you’re in or how difficult it may seem at first, it will get better. Slowly but surely you’ll find yourself acclimating to the changes and your overall health and state of mind will reflect it.”

Hofer added, “I would recommend the program to anyone who is eligible. The trainers will take you from wherever you are and get you to a better place physically as long as you commit yourself to the program. The program is a start. Up to the participants to continue. Working toward staying healthy and strong will make the years ahead of me much more enjoyable.”

Matthys explained what a workout through the Healthy Aging program consisted of, explaining, “Our group met on Tuesdays for cardio with Shelly Jackson, personal certified trainer for Kroc. For three months, Shelly led our group through a 45 minute circuit of exercises to challenge our balance, strength and aerobic fitness. We utilized various tools such as ropes, various squats, proper use of weights and exercises, and walking a line heel to toe for balance.”

Matthys commented, “I am encouraged by my improvement in my final assessment, and I am continuing to attend on Tuesdays and Thursdays for Silver Sneakers.” Silver Sneakers is a cardio program.

If you are interested in joining the Healthy Aging program, contact Simon Meska at simon. meska@usc.salvationarmy.org, or (574) 855-2701. The fall program registration has yet to be announced.

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RiverBend Cancer Services, 3516 E. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, offers the following events this month: general cancer support group, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 5; Beginning yarn work, 10 a.m. every Thursday; Debbie’s Wig Salon, 1 p.m., Thursday, July 6; Empowered Movement, 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday; Kim’s Bra Boutique, 2 p.m. Wednes-

day, July 12; men’s group, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 25; chair yoga, 10:30 and 11:45 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday; seated strength, 10 a.m. every Monday and Wednesday; and gentle yoga, 5:30 p.m. every Monday.

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“Nature-on-the-Go at the River Ramble: Flight of the Firefly” will be from 1-2:30 p.m. Friday, July 14, at St. Patrick’s County Park, 50651 Laurel Road, South Bend. All programs are free of charge; no registration required. For more information, call (574) 654-3155.

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The LaPorte County Symphony Orchestra will present

“Music Under the Stars” Sunday, July 16, at Friendship Botanic Gardens Celebration Pavilion, Michigan City. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. and admission is free to the public. This is a family-friendly event. The garden gate opens at 6:30 p.m.; enter through the Liberty Trail entrance. A cash bar and light refreshments will be available for purchase on site.

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“Electricity and An 1897 Mansion” is a specialty tour of the Oliver Mansion taking place at 4 p.m. Saturday, July 22. On this behind-the-scenes tours conducted by Kristie Erickson, deputy executive

director, visitors can learn about the project to upgrade the electricity in the 38-room Copshaholm. Through visits to several of Copshaholm’s rooms as well as the mansion’s lower level, the electrical project will be chronicled, including how the museum updated wiring, receptacles, and all other electrical components in the historic house. The tour is limited; reservations are required. Tickets are $25/general and $20/members and can be purchased online at www. historymuseumSBorg or by calling (574) 235-9664.

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“Let’s make a plan, Stan:

Estate Planning for Seniors” is 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, July 13 at the Kroc Center, 400 W. Western Ave., South Bend. Other programs are: “Don’t Be a Sitting Duck: Scams Targeting Older Adults,” Thursday, July 20, OWLS Club, Elkhart’s Active Aging Center, 2715 E. Jackson Blvd., Elkhart; and “Fall Prevention Strategies,” Friday, July 28, at One Roof Southeast Neighborhood Center, 405 E. Dubail Ave., South Bend. There is no cost for programs or lunch. Visit realservices.org/get-involved/ lunch-learn-programs to register.

Six rungs fashion sturdy fiscal ladder

Anytime is a good time to review your financial situation.

Whether it’s before or after tax time, the end of the year or the beginning of the year, your birthday or your wedding anniversary, before you go on a vacation or after you’ve gone on a holiday spending spree.

If you don’t know where you are, you can’t know how far you still have to go to achieve your goals.

The first step toward achieving fiscal stability is to review your financial situation and your economic targets. Are you where you set out to be when you last reviewed your plan? Where do you want to be in another year? In another five years?

The 22,000-member Financial Planning Association points out that this doesn’t have to be a rigid formalized survey of your stocks and bonds, income property, retirement programs, bank and creditunion accounts or whatever else you list as assets. A pad and pencil will do. And include your spouse or other family members — aging parents, for example — who have a stake in your financial future.

Brainstorm your wishes and wants. Write them down. Don’t make any judgements. The idea is to focus on the future.

The next step is to spend less than you earn. This is a foolproof way to build wealth. Establishing a monthly budget does not require actuarial acumen. It does demand some attention, however.

Your first act here is to cut expenses: one less gallon of ice cream a month or seeking out generic brands when shopping.

Then look for ways to regularly invest these savings. Forget the market’s machinations. Start small, perhaps with a mutual fund, and keep on saving and investing. Create and maintain the habit.

Step No. 4 is to make certain you establish some sort of retirement fund, even if you’re already retired. If you’re retired and you’ve established such a fund, you’re way ahead of the game and the steps cited here should bolster your resolve to continue reinforcing the rungs of your financial ladder.

Now write a will. Update it, if you already have one. Despite the simplicity of this most-basic foundation for estate planning, less than half of the population has a will.

Finally, go over your insurance coverage. And not just life insur-

ance but all policies that can help you weather a financial disaster — health, disability, homeowner’s, renter’s, liability, auto and long-

term-care insurance. After you’ve established these rungs on your step-ladder to financial stability, you’ll see the sense of

each and look forward to your next review. Through all this, you might also consider building a strong team to support that ladder. You

should already have an insurance agent you trust so add a financial planner and tax preparer.

Quick and easy salad dressing recipes

to drown it in a bottle of heavy dressing. Let your dressing enhance your food and let the flavor pop.

What these recipes tell you is that you can use what you have and develop a dressing that suits your taste.

The below are all oil-free (get your oil from the whole food — avocado, olives, etc.)

• 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon agave/ Maple syrup and 2 tablespoon water.

• 2 tablespoon balsamic/ apple cider vinegar, 1-2 tea-

spoon any fruit preserves and 2 tablespoon water.

• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon agave syrup, dash of turmeric, dash of ground ginger , 1 tablespoon chopped fresh scallions (green onion), 2 tablespoon water and light Asian-inspired vinaigrette.

• 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon mustard, ½ tablespoon agave/maple syrup, dried Italian herbs of choice and 2 tablespoon water.

• 1 tablespoon hummus, 1 tablespoon lemon/lime juice, ½-1 tablespoon agave/maple

syrup and 2 tablespoon water.

• 1 tablespoon tahini, 1 tablespoon lemon/lime juice, ½ tablespoon agave/maple syrup, 2 tablespoon water.

• 2-3 tablespoon of your favorite salsa added directly to your salad.

• ¼-½ ripe avocado, massaged into the greens of your salad before adding other vegetables. Top completed salad with a squeeze of lemon.

• 2 tablespoon hummus massaged into the greens of your salad before adding other vegetables. Top completed salad with a squeeze of lemon.

• A generous squeeze of fresh lemon or lime juice all over your salad right before serving.

Other flavor filled ingredients to experiment with are:

Flavored wine vinegars

Hearty Mustards

Fresh herbs

Dates or Figs

Nut butters

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.

Longevity costs more money

Everyone wants to get to heaven but no one wants to die.

Longevity on this earth is the goal and grail of all living things. But living a long life has problems besides failing health and eroding motor skills.

The longer you live, the more money you need.

Medical advances indicate the human body is built to last about 120 years.

If you want to live that long

and plan to retire — or have retired — at 65, you will have to find some way to support yourself for 55 years after leaving the work force. That’s longer than most people spend in the labor force, since most start their careers around age 20, giving them a working life of about 45 years.

A man’s life expectancy is currently 77 years in this country. For women, it’s 79.

At the turn of the previous century, only one out of every 25 people was older than 65. At the end of that same century, one out

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A trust can be crafted with language that gives the Trustee discretion to distribute income and/or principal for the benefit of the beneficiary. In doing this, it is the Trustee who will make the determination if the distribution is in line with the purpose of the trust. This can avoid the problem of a beneficiary quickly spending their inheritance on “wants” instead of preserving funds for “needs”.

of eight was over 65.

By 2050, the elderly population is expected to double to 80 million. This means 20% of the population will be over 65.

With more than 70 million baby boomers rolling over retirement age, increasing numbers of people will suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, since 50% of people over 85 are stricken.

And that’s but one of a multitude of health issues.

Now, suppose health is not an issue. Suppose you’re healthy and hale and plan to enjoy life.

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Do you have a retirement fund large enough to last you for as long as you’d like to live?

Will you be able to play golf, take vacations, visit family, maintain your residence, go fishing, or keep up your hobby or whatever in the manner in which you’d like?

On the plus side of this equation is that more than 90% of Americans feel they should be able to work as long as they are able. About 25% see “retirement” as a time for relaxation.

The baby boomer phalanx is

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also bringing some good news. Since the population is aging and there are more people in middle age, 60% of Americans believe 71 and over is old age.

Changing attitudes will result in increased numbers of older people who will continue to work or start their own businesses. No longer will there be social pressure to “hang it up” at a certain age.

And more seniors will be able to enjoy financial security in their old age.

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Defend against scammers who target your Social Security benefits

Scammers are always finding new ways to steal your

money and personal information by exploiting your fears. The most effective way to defeat scammers is to know how to identify scams and to ignore suspicious calls and emails.

One common tactic scam-

Things are looking bright at Briarcliff Health and Rehabilitation

Briarcliff Health and Rehabilitation held its first annual community carnival Saturday, June 3.

With an attendance of well over 400 people, it was so great to see so many community members come out. From face painting, to snow cones to amazing live entertainment, there was something for everyone.

Briarcliff served lunch for all in attendance and everything was provided at no cost to the participants. Briarcliff plans to hold another community carnival next summer with even more fun activities.

Chris Gill assumed the role of administrator approximately four months ago and things couldn’t be brighter at Briarcliff. He has brought together an entire nursing supervisory team and the results are simple, better oversight and attention to each and every resident.

Gill shared that there are so many great features at Briarcliff. He said it has a full therapy department, which includes physical, occupational and speech therapy, which are making great strides in the overall quality of life

for the residents. He shared that the quality indicators, as tracked by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, has improved significantly over the past year.

Gill also shared that he has an infection preventionist nurse on staff to help with preventing infections and outbreaks, such as COVID. In this role, she continues to educate staff and residents on ways to help prevent illness. In addition, he shared that there is a wound care nurse on staff specifically trained to treat and help prevent wounds from developing. In collaboration with the wound nurse, a wound physician rounds every week at Briarcliff ensuring the most beneficial treatment for residents.

If you are looking for shortterm, long-term or memory care be sure to stop by Briarcliff and give them a try. You won’t be disappointed.

For more information, contact admissions at (574) 318-4600. Briarcliff is located 5024 Western Ave., South Bend. Visit www.BriarCliffSouthBend.com for more information.

mers use is posing as federal agents or other law enforcement. They may claim your Social Security number is linked to a crime. They may even threaten to arrest you if you do not comply with their instructions. Here are three things you should do:

• Hang up right away or do not reply to the email.

• Never give personal information or payment of any kind.

• Report the scam at oig.ssa. gov to immediately notify the law enforcement team in our Office of the Inspector General.

You should continue to re-

main vigilant if you receive a phone call from someone who claims there’s a problem with your SSN or your benefits. If you owe money to us, we will mail you a letter explaining your rights, payment options, and information about appealing.

There are a few ways you can identify a scam call or email. Remember that we will never:

• Threaten you with benefit suspension, arrest, or other legal action unless you pay a fine or fee.

• Promise a benefit increase or other assistance in exchange for payment.

• Require payment by retail

gift card, cash, wire transfer, internet currency, or prepaid debit card.

• Demand secrecy from you in handling a Social Securityrelated problem.

• Send official letters or reports containing personally identifiable information via email.

If you do not have ongoing business with our agency, it is unlikely we will contact you. Again, if you get a suspicious call claiming to be from us or law enforcement about Social Security, you should hang up and report it right away to our Office of the Inspector General at oig.ssa.gov.

Granger man ministers to jail inmates

“I get restless just occupying a church pew,” stated John Bolstetter of Granger. “I’m more peaceful when I’m serving others. Jesus tells us in Matthew 25:36 that when we visit those in prison, we’re ministering to him. That’s why I enjoy jail and prison ministry. I feel like I’m serving and imitating Christ.”

Bolstetter is a member of Saint Pius X Catholic Church in Granger.

He was raised as a Lutheran. It wasn’t until he got married to his wife, Peggy, in 1974 that he began attending the Catholic church.

“Peggy is a cradle Catholic. My conversion to the Catholic faith was gradual. As our two daughters grew older, faith began to be more important to me. I wanted our whole family to be following Jesus,” Bolstetter said.

He went through RCIA and was received into the Catholic church in 1991. When the family moved to Granger in 1991, they became parishioners at St. Pius.

“I was asked to join the finance committee, and I also joined the Knights of Columbus. As I grew in my faith, I served on a variety of church ministries and committees,” Bolstetter said.

In 2008, Bolstetter attended a men’s “Christ Renews his Parish” retreat put on by parishioners of Saint Pius.

“It was a turning point in my faith journey. I wanted to expand my reach in the community and share God’s Word,” he said.

One night he had trouble sleeping so he tuned into a television program called “Scared Straight.”

“It was about youth offenders spending time in a prison environment, learning what prison life would be like it they didn’t change their ways,” Bolstetter said.

The program motivated him to investigate jail ministry.

“One of our local deacons was visiting inmates at the St. Joe County Jail every Saturday morning,” he said. “I joined him. That was about eight years ago.”

Saint Pius X recently formalized a jail and prison ministry with Bolstetter as the coordinator.

“Every Saturday, two volunteers visit inmates at the St. Joe County Jail,” he said. “We recently added weekly Tuesday visits to the South Bend Community Re-Entry Center,” he said. “Every other Thursday, a group of us visits inmates at the Westville Correctional Facility, which is a medium-security facility near Michigan City.

“We’re a new ministry and moving slowly, but our ultimate goal is to include opportunities for women to minister to incarcerated women.”

At the jail, the volunteers take the group through the upcoming

Sunday’s readings as Mass is celebrated there each Sunday.

“We work to prepare the men for Sunday Mass and give them a better understanding of God’s Word,” Bolstetter noted.

The men at the re-entry center are studying the Book of Matthew.

“We also mentor them on topics like social skills, as they will soon be reentering society. We may talk about healthy conflict resolution or how to avoid drugs on the outside,” he said.

Bolstetter added, “At Westville, we might speak on the Sacraments, how to pray, God’s boundless mercy, or how to not give into temptation. Then we ask the men to break up into small groups and discuss.”

Bolstetter encourages his volunteers to share their personal faith journeys.

“As we open up to them, they feel comfortable opening up to us. We are all enriched as we feed each other’s faith,” Bolstetter said.

Priest, deacon funerals follow Code of Canon Law

Church authorities rightly oversee the celebration of funeral rites, which are conducted under the auspice of the Catholic church. The local bishop reserves the right to make policy exceptions or final decisions regarding all funeral arrangements for a deceased priest or deacon. The funeral rites for deceased priests or deacons are to follow the Code of Canon Law.

A priest is to be buried in clerical attire or in Mass vestments, including an alb or stole provided by the diocese or his family. A deacon is to be buried either in alb and stole or street attire as

determined by the documents provided by the deceased or as determined by the family/executor.

For the funeral home, if the deceased is a priest, deacon or nun, the funeral director must discuss the preparation of the body with the church representation. Most priests, deacons and nuns request religious items be placed with them, such as a rosary, a sacred heart, or a metal.

During the visitation, candles are placed at each end of the casket. A crucifix is placed behind the casket, and a kneeling bench is placed in front of the casket. The rosary is usually prayed

at the visitation and the funeral Mass will be held in church as it is for all Catholics who request it. During the funeral Mass, when the casket is led to the altar, the casket is reversed or placed perpendicular (at a right angle) to the altar.

For laymen and nuns, the foot of the casket will be closest to the altar so the body is facing the altar as they had done in life. Priests will be placed so their head is closest to the altar, again to symbolize their facing the congregation as they had in life.

St. Joseph Funeral Home may be reached at (574) 288-4685 or visit www.SJFH.org.

Facelift can be a happy face

Nanette Fabray, the late Emmy-winning actress, singer and dancer, said one of life’s most chilling moments is getting that first letter addressed to “Dear Senior Citizen.”

So she took the advice of

her friend, Phyllis Diller, and had plastic surgery after she started developing “turkey wattles” on her neck.

“Sometimes you need to be told it’s OK to make some changes in your physical appearance if that makes you happier,” she said.

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Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum —

Train excursions for family fun

The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum train excursions run on Saturdays, May through October and for special events. Take a relaxing, round-trip on an approximately 45-minute train excursion through the countryside on an open-air car or a vintage coach between North Judson and English Lake.

Ticket prices begin at $10. Groups of six or more get $2 off each ticket. Purchasing tickets online is recommended.

Before or after the train excursion, be sure to visit the museum and grounds, where the admission is always free. The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum has one of the largest museum collections of working railroad signals, a restored World War II Pullman troop car and switching tower. Stroll around the grounds to see all types of rolling stock, engines and memorabilia of a by-gone era.

Guest engineers can operate a diesel locomotive with supervision at HVRM. Anyone over the age of 18 who holds a valid driver’s license can “be an engineer” for 30 minutes or one hour for a nominal fee. Contact the museum for scheduling.

HVRM has an exciting schedule of events planned for this season. Regular Saturday train rides continue through the end of September. HVRM will run pumpkin trains, Halloween trains and Santa trains later this year. Prices for these special events may vary. Most of these special events sell out in advance, so please purchase online.

HVRM is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and education of railroading history. Special group events (including school groups) can be arranged during the week by contacting the depot.

Visit the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum website, hoosiervalley.org, for a complete schedule of events.

Order tickets online or call the depot at (574) 896-3950 on Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT.

Program series features ‘Summer’s Glory’

“Overhead and Underfoot: Summer in Full Swing” continues an exciting new learnand-explore series offered by the St. Joseph County Parks. Meet a naturalist at a county park on three Saturdays in Summer to find and observe nature in its summer glory.

The series will be from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 29 and Aug. 26.

Meet a naturalist at a county park for an introduction to what’s going on with plants, animals and insects as spring’s renewal gives way to the glory of summer. Then head out for a naturalist-led hike to look and listen for nature in action.

The July 29 program will take place at St. Patrick’s County Park. On Aug. 26,

meet at Spicer Lake Nature Preserve, home of wetlands, kettle lakes and field habitats.

Program fee is $7 per person per session or $15 per person for the series. Registration and payment are required by the Tuesday prior to each program.

For more information, call

(574) 654-3155.

St. Patrick’s County Park is located at 50651 Laurel Road, South Bend.

Bendix Woods County Park is located at 56960 Timothy Road, New Carlisle.

Spicer Lake Nature Preserve is located at 50840 County Line Road, New Carlisle.

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It was 50 years ago —

‘Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy’

Bette Midler

The onceubiquitous Andrews sisters — Patty, Maxine and Laverne — premiered “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” in the 1941 Abbott and Costello comedy film “Buck Privates.” For the beloved Minnesota trio, that perky ditty became their 24th consecutive Decca Records winner.

Written by Don Ray and Huey Prince, “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” has always been associated with World War II, even though the song was actually recorded in January 1941 — nearly one year before the Pearl Harbor attack, and soon after the establishment of a peacetime military draft im-

posed by Franklin Roosevelt’s administration.

The original cheerful tune featured a storyline — good for laughs but an obvious fantasy — about a hip Chicago street musician/army draftee. Apparently, without his bandmates, the cat couldn’t do justice to blowing a buoyant rendition of “Reveille” when he was ordered to play it to announce the dawning. But his good-natured company leader (“the Cap”) saved the day by assembling a barracks-based band for the frustrated musician, who could then handily offer a spirited wake-up call for the snoozing soldiers.

In 1973, it would take a rising young star to bring the song to a contemporary audience.

Bette Midler, born in Honolulu in 1945, earned a bit part as an extra during the 1966 filming of James Michener’s novel “Hawaii.” Flushed with confidence, she moved to New

York to try her luck in the entertainment world. She rose to Big Apple prominence in 1970 when she began singing in the Continental Baths, a Gotham gay bathhouse. There she built a loyal following, along the way growing close to her pianist, the then-unknown Barry Manilow. (Reflecting on her bathhouse times later, Midler professed, “I’m still proud of those days. I feel like I was at the forefront of the gay liberation movement, and I hope I did my part to help it move forward.”)

Manilow produced Bette’s future classic debut Atlantic Records offering, “The Divine Miss M,” which spent 76 weeks on Billboard’s album chart and featured the track that first brought her to national prominence. When Midler made “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” a summertime Top 10 single, a new generation of music fans came to embrace an iconic tune that had all but faded into the

mists of history.

Most music historians credit the story’s inspiration to Chicago musician Clarence Zylman (who actually hailed from Muskegon, Mich.) for the “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” lyrics. It is ironic that Clarence had enlisted in the Army — he wasn’t drafted — on June 9, 1942, long after the snappy hit had come and gone. It is said that Zylman got his fellow soldiers jitterbugging to his unique style of “Reveille.” In 2018, he was honored with a statue erected at the veteran’s museum in Muskegon.

Recording hit songs new and old wasn’t the only pursuit for the versatile Midler. During her five-decade career, she earned a head-spinning three Grammy awards, three Emmy awards, two Tony awards, four Golden Globe awards, and a Kennedy Center honor, in addition to nominations for two Academy Awards.

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Healthy feet a step ahead in weight loss

The first step toward weight loss could be making sure you have healthy feet.

Instead of diving head-first into a diet or weight-loss program, you might want to look at your feet first.

Obesity aggravates foot problems that make it difficult to exercise when you’re trying to lose weight, according to the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.

Bad feet impede one of the simplest and easiest forms of exercise: walking.

The lack of exercise also assists the progress of heart disease, diabetes and other health threats.

Fat folks get caught up in the vicious cycle of avoiding physical activity due to foot or ankle pain, thereby permitting cardiovascular disease and other life-threatening conditions to worsen as a result.

Many seniors suffer foot pain, which usually is caused by treatable foot conditions

that may have resulted from years of stress and pounding. With proper diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation, foot and ankle pain can be eliminated from the debilitating health issues associated with aging.

A common misconception is growing older means having to cope with sore feet all the time. Foot and ankle surgeons believe seniors should not be resigned to accepting foot pain as a consequence of aging. Pain from common foot and ankle conditions can be treated successfully.

In many cases, chronic heel pain occurs from carrying too much weight. Left untreated, it becomes an impediment to physical activity and meaningful weight loss.

Medical advances have led to up-to-the-minute techniques employed to correct foot disorders and alleviate activity-limiting discomfort.

Non-surgical and surgical treatments can help seniors stay active, exercise regularly, and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Many causes of foot pain and discomfort can be alleviated non-surgically with stretching exercises, orthotics, and/or athletic shoes with solid support and shock absorption.

When heel pain, a bunion, or other condition requires surgery, the patient can exercise during recovery by riding a stationary bicycle, swimming, or weight training. A physical examination is mandatory before initiating any exercise program. After being cleared by your primary care physician and having your feet checked, don’t try to do too much too soon. Many people with diabetes feel they shouldn’t exercise when they experience foot ulcerations. Everyone with diabetes needs regular foot exams to check for possible sore spots and assess nerve sensation. With proper foot care and the right footwear, most diabetic patients can develop and maintain an exercise regimen that is safe and appropriate for them.

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Concours d’Elegance to showcase Amelia Earhart’s Cord car

The Concours d’Elegance at Copshaholm will showcase Amelia Earhart’s 1937 Cord and Charlie Chaplin’s 1936 Packard.

It will be held Saturday, July 8, at the Studebaker National Museum, South Bend.

The Cord’s introduction at the New York Auto Show in 1935 was revelatory, as luxury and performance were reimagined in the shadow of the Great Depression. Trailblazing aviatrix, Amelia Earhart, recognized a kindred spirit in the Cord’s lines and ambition and ordered a 1937 Cord 812 Phaeton Convertible for her daily transportation. With its louvered, wraparound “coffin nose” grille and low-slung bearing, the Cord was a styling masterpiece.

The Cord also featured innovative engineering via its pioneering front-wheel drive.

The Cord also featured retractable headlights, raised and lowered with cranks located on either side of that streamlined dashboard. Earhart’s affinity for the Cord may be attributed in part to its aviation-inspired styling. The instrument panel’s uninterrupted surface of machine-turned aluminum conjured a cockpit’s interior.

Charlie Chaplin’s 1936 Packard Twelve All-Weather Cabriolet is only one of two known to exist. It appeared in 1972 film, “The Godfather,” and later appeared in “The Betsy” and also an episode of “Remington Steele,” featuring Pierce Brosnan. The Packard Motor Car Company produced only 682 Twelves in 1936. This particular All-Weather Cabriolet was bodied by legendary coach builder, LeBaron Incorporated.

The Concours at Copshaholm’s Chief Judge is re-

nowned automotive scholar and historian, Matt Short. Judging will be French traditional. The awards ceremony will be narrated by noted automotive raconteur, Bill Rothermel. Special guest at this year’s Concours will be renowned automotive author and historian, Ken Gross. Gross is a 32-year Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Chief Class Judge and a

member of the Pebble Beach Concours Selection committee. He has authored over 25 books and has curated 14 critically-acclaimed automobile exhibitions at major fine art museums.

Gross will be presenting a lecture on Art Deco Automotive Design at 11 a.m. during the Concours in the Wiekamp Auditorium. He will also be selecting and presenting the

2023 Concours at Copshaholm’s “Ken Gross Digs This Car” award.

The Concours d’Elegance at Copshaholm is co-presented by LaVine Restorations and The JBS Collection. The show field opens to the public at 10 a.m. and closes at 4 p.m. The Pass In Review and Awards ceremony begins at 2:30 p.m.

For more information, visit concoursatcopshaholm.org.

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MPHPL receives NIPSCO energy efficiency incentive rebate

The Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library received an energy-efficiency incentive rebate from Northern Indiana Public Service Company for energy-efficient projects recently conducted at the library’s three locations.

Kirby Dipert, a field engineer with TRC, representing NIPSCO’s Energy Efficiency Program, presented the MPHPL Board of Trustees with a rebate check for $11,352.39 at the June 15 board meeting.

“The total reflects the 13,934-therms MPHPL will save annually through energysaving measures implemented,” Dipert said.

The rebate was for a handful of energy-efficient projects MPHPL recently completed

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“We continually look for ways to save tax dollars … saving on energy bills means more books for our patrons; conserving energy and getting a rebate for doing so is a win-win for everyone,” said Donna Meeks, library director.

MPHPL Maintenance Manager Rick Rittenhouse said, “Valley Insulating Company of Mishawaka installed 406 feet of pipe insulation at the downtown Mishawaka Library, 804 feet at the Bittersweet branch, and 435 feet at the

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Wrapped pipes are the first defense against frozen lines. If a pipe bursts in the cold, Rittenhouse said MPHPL could be out thousands of dollars in repairs and wasted water costs.

“Pipe insulation stabilizes temperature in the pipes, saving energy while promoting the overall effectiveness of thermal systems,” said Rittenhouse.

MPHPL Operations Manager Dena Wargo said the energyefficient projects are already paying off for the library.

“We are seeing a positive effect on our monthly NIPSCO bills. MPHPL will continue to pursue projects that conserve energy and make our libraries even more energy efficient for decades to come.”

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Travel National Air Force Museum —

Celebrating 100th anniversary

What started in Dayton, Ohio, in 1923 as a small engineering study collection of technical artifacts is now the largest military aviation museum in the world.

And this year, the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force is celebrating its 100th anniversary.

It’s more than a place to see airplanes and missiles. It’s the history of flight from the Wright brothers’ initial flight at Kitty Hawk, N.C., and the use of planes in transportation and military combat to exploration of space. It’s all here in four enormous air-conditioned buildings.

The museum is divided into

galleries covering broad historic trends in military aviation. They run the gamut from the Early Years, World War II, Korean War and Southeast Asia galleries to the Cold War, Missile, Presidential, Space and Research and Development galleries.

There’s also a Holocaust exhibit with a detailed timeline of the rise of Hitler and the Nazi Party to power in Germany to their calculated extermination of Jews and other people they deemed undesirable to their eventual defeat at the close of World War II.

As one docent commented “it could take several days to take in everything.” That’s because there are 22 acres under roof, housing more than 300 planes. The museum’s total collection is 2,900 planes. Some are on display outside and some are at other museums around the country.

Some of the most notable planes on display include a replica of the 1909 Wright Military

Flyer, the World War II B-29 Superfortress that dropped an atomic bomb on Japan, the B-52 Stratotofortress, the Cold War era B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, the U-2A spy plane, the Space Shuttle Trainer and seven presidential planes which are open for viewing. One is the plane that took President and Mrs. Kennedy to Dallas Nov. 22, 1963, when he was assassinated. Vice President Lyndon Johnson was sworn in as president aboard the plane and it carried Kennedy’s body back to Washington, D.C.

The Boeing B-17F Memphis Belle is a main attraction. It became a symbol of the heavy bomber crews and support personnel who helped defeat Nazi Germany in World War II. It was one of the first heavy bombers to complete 25 combat missions, after which it and its crew returned to the United States to boost the sale of war bonds. Memphis Belle was featured in a 1944 documentary, Continued on page 19

That’s the ticket!

I just got a call from my wife who is vacationing with my sister in North Carolina. This trip worries me. If my name comes up, no one in that car will take my side.

Mary Ellen was just pulled over by the local police for a minor infraction. Mary Ellen never breaks the rules. She believes rules were made to be followed. This kind of harebrained notion caused a rift in the way we raised our son. To Mary Ellen’s credit, in over 35 years, Brett has not spent a single night in jail.

Getting pulled over has crushed her, ruined her clean record and put a damper on her vacation. My wife’s life has been exemplary. She never had detention, never cheated on a

test, never told a lie, never even hot-wired a car. The woman was a saint. Until today.

When you have a perfect record — not just in driving, but in your entire life — being followed by a police officer is a perplexing and nerve-racking experience. I have studied the best way to deal with the po-po when getting pulled over for speeding. For example, I know that saying, “Officer, I was running out of gas, so I had to get home quicker,” just doesn’t work.

Mary Ellen, on the other hand, has no experience in this area. When she noticed the lights flashing behind her, she waved the policeman around her. In fact, she waved him around her for about 23 blocks. Then it dawned on her that he was after her.

“When you stop crying, ma’am, may I see your license and registration?”

“Oh, there must be some mistake, officer. I’ve never done anything wrong in my entire saintly life. You must have me confused with my husband.”

Celebrating 100th

“Look, lady, I’m going back to the patrol car to check your record.”

“While you’re checking, you might take notice of the fact that I have never cheated on a test, from kindergarten through my MBA. And this is especially noteworthy: I never let anyone look at my paper, either.”

“Ma’am, your license plates are expired.”

“How could you possibly know that?”

“There’s a little sticker on the plate. It says 2022.”

“Well, how can you expect me to see that from the driver’s seat?”

I actually tried that line myself once, hoping to get a laugh from a cop. I got a sobriety test instead.

Now, back to the phone call from Mary Ellen right after she was stopped.

“Dick, I was just pulled over by the police.”

“Why didn’t you let my sister drive the get-away car?”

“Look, this is not a joke. Up until 20 minutes ago, I had a

perfect record. I had never done anything wrong in my life. Do you know what this stain on my reputation means?”

“A big celebration at the convent. You’ve moved a lot of the sisters into first place.”

This event apparently created some soul searching on Mary Ellen’s part.

“You know, Dick, this brush

with the law has given me a new perspective. I’ve led too sheltered an existence. In fact, marrying you is really the only questionable thing I’ve done in my life until today.”

“Mary Ellen, marrying me was not exactly committing a crime.”

“No, but it’s probably the closest I’ll ever come.”

Hike the back country safely

out longer than anticipated.

National Park Service retirees have prepared guidelines for staying safe when walking through remote areas:

• Study maps of the region before you start and establish a firm turnaround time. Pay attention to landmarks you pass, keeping in mind they may appear different when approached from the opposite direction.

• Carry extra clothing, food and drink in case the weather turns bad or you find yourself

• Know your physical limits and, if in a group, keep in constant communication with the others. Use the buddy system.

• Carry a first-aid kit and emergency equipment, such as extra matches, a flare, mirror and whistle.

• If things go badly, stay where you are until help arrives. If someone in your group is hurt, determine first whether it is safe to proceed, or send someone — preferably two persons — for help while staying with the injured member.

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Memphis, TN

September 11-16, 2023

• 5 nights, 8 meals

• Admission to GRACELAND - Home of Elvis Presley, including AIRPLANES & CAR MUSEUM

• GUIDED

Branson Holiday Show

Extravaganza 2023

November 13-18, 2023

• 5 nights, 8 meals, 6 fabulous shows

• Three Morning Shows: DUBLIN’S IRISH TENORS with special guests

THE CELTIC LADIES, DOUG GABRIEL MORNING SHOW & A NEIL DIAMOND TRIBUTE SHOW

• Three Evening Shows: THE HAYGOODS CHRISTMAS SHOW, QUEEN ESTHER Show at the Sight & Sound® Theatre & PRESLEYS’ COUNTRY JUBILEE CHRISTMAS SHOW

Boston, Salem & Cape Ann

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two motion pictures and a 1990 Hollywood feature film.

Continued from page 18 his fighter plane into a fence, upending it and damaging the propellers.

Along the way there are lifelike vignettes with uniformed mannequins attending to planes, loading ammunition, climbing into the cockpit and doing pre-flight inspections. One is of a young pilot getting chewed out royally for running

Visitors can get the feeling of flying in one of the flight simulators located in the Korean War Gallery. There’s a charge to find out what it’s like in the air. A huge C-124-C cargo plane is open for viewing, as is a B-29 fuselage. Guests can view avia-

tion and space-oriented films (for a fee) in a large-format theater with surround sound.

Visiting the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force is a fun way to get an effortless and painless history lesson. And get this. It’s free and so is the parking.

For more information, visit www.nationalmuseum.af.mil.

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Nashville Show Trip — June — 4 Nights

Branson Show Trip — Nov. 18-23

Sixties Flashback —

The coolest dive in town

In 1960, Chubby Checker’s multi-million-selling “The Twist” spent four months dominating the Top 40 airwaves. But, as with any hit tune, it eventually faded from favor and ended up on the voluminous heap of Golden Oldies.

Nearly two years later, though, Checker’s dance disc began earning radio spins again. For the second time, “The Twist” rocketed to Number One on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles list — but only briefly; the Chubster was soon

knocked off the top spot by newcomers Joey Dee and the Starliters with their “Peppermint Twist.”

The New York City-based ditty was ear candy with a heavy dance beat and lyrics that probably didn’t cause Bob Dylan any sleepless nights:

“Well, they’ve got a new dance and it goes like this

“(Bop shoo-op, a bop bop shoo-op)

“Yeah, the name of the dance is the Peppermint Twist

“(Bop shoo-op, a bop bop shoo-op)

“And where may we do such a dance, Mr. Dee?

“Meet me baby down on 45th Street

“Where the Peppermint Twisters meet

“And you’ll learn to do this, the Peppermint Twist”

The difference in the

dances? While Chubby’s uncomplicated moves were akin to shuffling one’s feet to extinguish a dropped cigarette butt, the short-lived Peppermint Twist dance involved pointing toes, crossing feet and employing elements of the Charleston.

The Peppermint Lounge was located at 128 W. 45th St. in the Times Square area and featured an interior that reeked of spilled beer and stale cigarette smoke. Entering patrons had to walk the length of a battered, 40-footlong mahogany bar and traverse a mirrored hallway that opened to an absurdly small rectangular dance floor at the back. That’s where, on a raised platform, Joey and company rocked each night.

Then a sea change transformed the little-noticed locale. Middle-aged jet-setters became tantalized by recent newspaper puff pieces from New York society columnist Cholly Knickerbocker (actually the nom de plume of fashion meister Igor Cassini). He had spread the word that the watering hole had suddenly become the social epicenter for Gotham movers and shakers.

Eventually seen gyrating among the hoi polloi were such A-listers as Marilyn Monroe, Truman Capote, Greta Garbo, Norman Mailer, Judy Garland and Tennessee Williams. (But

not, as was sometimes reported, First Lady Jackie Kennedy, although she occasionally did groove with Checker’s iconic dance at some private gatherings.)

Every weekend, the famous, the infamous and the anonymous arrived. The back of a Joey Dee album proclaimed, “For every motorcycle that pulls up to the front door, there is a Rolls Royce right behind it.”

The raucous joint wasn’t for everyone, though. Drama

critic John McLean claimed it “possessed the charm, noise, odor and disorder of an overcrowded zoo.” Overcrowded, for sure; the legal number of partiers allowed in was 178, but each night many more than that sardined into the back room.

Like any fad-fueled hot spot though, the Peppermint Lounge became unhip when the hipsters moved to other venues. When the club closed its doors in 1965, few people cared — or even noticed.

From caregiver to giving care to others

At Always Best Care, we find that caregivers have different “whys” as to how they discovered their desire to help others in the in-home care role. I’ve been with Always Best Care for four years and here is my “why.”

I started caregiving after my

mother was diagnosed with dementia. That’s how I learned to care for someone with memory loss. I learned how to operate a Hoyer lift, give breathing treatments, use feeding machines and tubes, along with administering medications.

While living in Valparaiso, a neighbor told me that she worked in home health care

and her company was looking to hire a direct support professional. Having experience in helping others with disabilities and applying, I was hired at Opportunity Enterprise in 2000. I was trained on medication, administering medications, working with individuals with special needs, high behavioral clients, as well as group homes.

I became a caregiver because I like to help each client with their daily routine, reminding them that I care about their well-being. I enjoy communicating and being a companion in their time of loneliness. I enjoy putting a smile on their faces and listening to different stories they don’t mind sharing. I feel that caregiving is an act of love more than it is a job. You must have compassion and want to do it.

The advice I would give current and future caregivers is this: Enjoy providing in-home care and support services to your clients. Keep them safe and independent in the comfort of their own home as long as possible. Also, give each family member a break in their daily routine. Just remember, each smile you put on your clients’ faces makes a big difference in their lives.

Always Best Care offers nonmedical, in-home care. For more information, call (574) 232-8487 or visit www.abc-michiana.com.