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By BARB SIEMINSKI we attended a mounted Feature Writer shooting demonstration, and Rick was offered a When they became chance to try it,” recalled empty nesters, Tisha and Tisha, a homemaker. Rick Deckena of South “He was hooked! In the Whitley looked for an fall of 2004 I also got into activity they could enjoy it. Ever since then, we’ve together. Both were raised been members of the on dairy farms and grew Cowboy Mounted Shoot- up five miles away from ing Association, and have each other but since they traveled over the coun- went to different schools, try entering contests at she at Huntington North rodeos and other equine High School and he at events.” Manchester High School, The couple, married 40 in different counties, they years with three children didn’t meet till after high and 12 grandchildren, is school graduation. ranked at senior level six Today, the Deckenas in the regional, state and enjoy life on their spa- national competitions, the cious horse farm near highest level attainable. COWBOYS AT HEART — Rick and Tisha Deckena pose outside their rolling South Whitley, loving the Here’s how this timed hills farm in South Whitley with their horses. (Photo by Barb Sieminski) outdoor life, which goes and accuracy-scored sport rule book, and a day-long maximum range along beautifully with works; Contestants carry match consists of four dif- for a shot to reach their newfound passion of two holstered revolvers ferent patterns. its target is 18 the last 13 years. A pas- and when signaled, start “We both use Reuger feet. sion that has resulted in the course, getting off five Vaqueros single-action “The fast pace more than 100 prestigious shots at the first row of .45s, with .45-caliber at which we’re rid- trophies, plaques, buckles, balloons on poles. Rapidly shell casing filled with ing, incorporated saddles, saddle pads, holstering the spent gun black powder, with the with multiple awards and other items of and quickly drawing the end being crimped shut. turns, changing recognition in the couple’s second gun, they fire at When the gun is fired, the guns, all the fac- home and barn from coun- the last five balloons as powder creates the explo- tors of weather (if trywide mounted sharp- they race back to the sion which then shoots the competition is shooting competitions. starting point. There are out of the gun, which then Continued on “In the spring of 2003, 50 event patterns in the breaks the balloon. The page 5

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Key Positions Ron Furniss: keeping a wise counsel By BARB SIEMINSKI challenges was living and su- Feature Writer pervising and monitoring them 24 hours a day. I’d done little Fort Wayne native Ron cooking prior to the job – eggs, Furniss, a clinical social worker Hamburger Helper, fries and at Headwaters Counseling, canned soup. One of the biggest recalls an instance where challenges was grocery shop- he unintentionally brought ping and cooking for this group an assembly of group-home so in the beginning that was mentally-ill residents together all I could do. My kitchen skills in unity. were seriously deficient. “I was 22 years old and “We had periodic house meet- working as a house parent ings with the director to cover in a group home at the Men- house business and to address tal Health Center,” said the concerns of the clients we were therapist, a 1970 New Haven dealing with at the time. At one High School grad who earned meeting the director took me his Bachelor of Arts from St. aside after we had discussed Francis College with a major business and congratulated me. in social work and a minor in She said I had accomplished psychology, and his master’s something not easily done with in social work from a group of clients with severe University. mental health issues. I asked what that was and she told “Most of the diverse group of me the residents had gotten a 13 men and women were older petition together to have me than me and one of the biggest banned from the kitchen, to not allow me to cook for them. %JTDPWFS" “Subsequently, they then began to share in the cooking 8PSMEPG#FUUFS and grocery trips.” Going back “into the archived )FBSJOH caverns of my life,” Furniss shared his work history begin- )FBSJOH ning with high school employ- IN CONSULATION — Ron Furniss, director of sex offender programs, and Assistant Director *OTUSVNFOU ment – office filing and loading Connie Carmen consult on a particular case at Headwaters Counseling. Furniss has been working at dock of a transportation/truck- Headwaters Counseling for 36 years. (Photo by Barb Sieminski) 4QFDJBMJTUT ing company; internships at Lutheran and St. Joe hospitals; with sexual abused clients, sexual abuse both in regards and utilize with any comfort building cemetery vaults at has been at Headwaters for 36 to dynamics in treatment for or confidence, but I’m learning Doswell & Kover Vault Com- years, involved in several tran- offenders and victims. He slowly, and with some pride.” pany and finally to the Mental sitions from a mental service has primary responsibility in Finally, daily challenges, Health Center, now known as agency, to an agency primarily overseeing the sexual abuse unique clients and a staff that Park Center. doing counseling and consulta- program. really cares keep his career a Furniss, who is also program tion services. “The most challenging part meaningful one. director for the agency’s work Qualifications for Furniss’ of my job is keeping up on tech- “My philosophy is to do unto 1FUF"MMFT )*4 $IBSMPUUF"MMFT job include a master’s degree or nology requirements and expec- others as you would have them )FBSJOH*OTUSVNFOU4QFDJBMJTU )*4 Do You Have A Spare more in the area of social work, tations,” said Furniss, who is do unto you,” said Furniss. Bedroom In Your Home And marriage and family counseling married to Judith Nastally and “Not, as some interpret, that Time On Your Hands? and mental health counseling has one stepson, Ian. we do unto others as they do Do You Like Helping Others? is required for his position, said “I was brought up with paper unto us. Treating others with If So - Contact Furniss. He is also certified as and pencil, not keyboard. This respect and dignity as human 0ME5SBJM3E a provider for domestic violence tool has not been easy to learn beings is important.” services and certified to provide At 877-736-9884 'PSU8BZOF */ We need committed individuals to open up their services for sexual offenders. home to provide care and companionship to an elder- ly adult or an adult with a developmental disability. In His work consists of indi-  return, you will receive a competitive daily stipend, vidual and group counseling, Wells County Health access to 24-hour support, skill building opportuni- ties, and the satisfaction of working independently couples, and family counsel- from your home. ing, and also some commu- Make a difference in the life of another today! nity training on the subject of Fair to be held Oct. 8 Numerous community volun- Panel $20; HS-CRP $20; Vita- teers are working together in min D $45 planning the 2016 Wells County Flu Shots: $15 for children 6 Health Fair from 7-11 a.m. Sat- months old through adults. The Peace of mind has never come easier. urday, Oct. 8, at the Lancaster day of the fair only at Lancaster Central Elementary School in Central Elementary School, Flu Or for less. Bluffton. Shots may be paid for in cash or The purpose of the commu- insurance billed. 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Send listings hosted by ing Room A, Allen County Public 10 years — 10:30 a.m. Oct. 14 Center, 233 W. Main St. Check Free popcorn. non-profit organizations and Library, Fort Wayne. Topic will be Woodburn Branch Library, 4701 out all the spooky rides cruising Budget Scrapbooking — 4 Senior Life advertisers to Senior “Legends: Did it Really Happen SR 101, N. The Woodburn Fire in at the Community Center. p.m. Oct. 20, Monroeville Branch Life, P.O. Box. 206 S. Main St., that Way?” Department will present a fire Costume contest for adults and Library, 115 Main St. The library Milford, IN 46542 or lzeugner@ Cookbook Book Club — 2 safety program. After the pro- children, Trunk or Treating, will have a different layout page the-papers.com by Oct. 26 for p.m. Oct. 12, Aboite Branch gram they will give a presenta- pumpkin decorating contest and each month and provide supplies. November listings. With listing, Library, 5630 Coventry. Adults, tion of how everything works on more. Bring adhesive and scissors. include contact number with read the club’s selection before- the fire truck. Hanna Creighton Writ- Ladies Guild Rummage area code. Send entry only one hand, cook a food item from it if Fort Wayne Dancesport — ers Guild — 6:30 p.m. Oct. 17, & Yummage Bake Sale — 8 time you like then bring it in to share. 7:15 -11 p.m. Oct. 15, IPFW Clas- Pontiac Branch Library, 2215 S. a.m. to noon Oct. 22, 2435 Engle Our Japanese Sister Gar- Call (260) 421-1310 for more sic Ballroom. Dance lesson at Hanna. Writers of all levels get Road, Fort Wayne Bethany Lu- den Exhibit — Now through information. 7:15 p.m., general dancing begins together to educate, inspire, en- theran Church Ladies Guild will Nov. 13, Botanical Conservatory, Settlers Inc.— 9 a.m. Oct. at 8 p.m. Admission charged. courage and motivate members be holding a rummage, bake sale. 1100 S. Calhoun. Come see the 13 presenting its 2016-2017 For more information visit www. in the expression of their ideas in The Lunch Bunch Book garden designed to honor Fort hand-arts series “Celebrating fwdancesport.org. the written word. Club — 11 a.m. Oct. 24, Wood- Wayne’s “Sister City” Takaoka 200 years in Indiana.” October’s Pumpkin Zone — 10 a.m. Heartland Writer’s Forum burn Branch Library, 4701 SR Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday theme is “A Morning of Quilts” to 3 p.m. Oct. 15, Botanical — 6:30 -8:30 p.m. Oct. 19 Monro- 101 N. This month, Buried in a through Saturday; Noon-4 p.m. Historic Swinney Homestead, Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun. eville Branch Library, 115 Main Book, by Lucy Arlington. Sunday and Thursday nights 1424 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Children and their adults will St. All aspiring and published Talk It Up Book Club — 5 until 8 p.m. Admission charged. Wayne. Admission charged. Call explore the gardens for fall writers welcome to hone writing p.m. Oct. 25, Pontiac Branch For more information call (260) (260) 637-8622 for more informa- crafts, activities and games. skills. Library, 2215 S. Hanna. Can’t 427-6440. tion. Regular admission applies. Rummage Sale — 8 a.m. to 4 wait to tell someone about the Clubhouse — Noon the first Rummage Sale — 8:30 a.m. Halloween Haunt — 1-4 p.m. Oct. 20, and 8 a.m. to noon book you’ve just finished? The Tuesday of the month at Sunrise to 4 p.m. Oct. 13. Hosted by the p.m. Oct. 15, Community Center, Oct. 21, Emmanuel Lutheran Talk It Up Book Club is a great Cafe,10230 Coldwater Road, United Methodist Women of 233 W. Main St. Bring your little Church, 9909 Wayne Trace, Fort place to do it. Fort Wayne; 2:30 p.m. the third Aldersgate United Methodist goblins to the Community Center Wayne, In. Sponsored by the Action Plan for Healthy Tuesday of the month at Praise Church, 2417 Getz Road. Bag for an afternoon of frightful fun. ladies of the congregation. Living — 1 p.m. Oct. 27, Allen Lutheran Church, 1115 W. Du- sale starts at 1 p.m. Park in the Admission is free, however there Family Movie Night — 6:30 County Extension Office, located pont Road, Fort Wayne. Playing large parking lot and come in the will be a minimal charge for p.m. Oct. 20 Pontiac Branch on the IPFW campus, 4001 Cres- cards and games From noon to south east door. some of the games. Library, 2215 S. Hanna. See a cent Ave., Fort Wayne. For more 2:30 p.m. Snacks and drinks will Don’t Wait: Check the Date, Car Show Spooktacular family friendly movie on the information or to register call be provided. For more informa- Replace smoke alarms every — 5-8 p.m. Oct. 15, Community third Thursday of the month. Continued on page 4 tion call (260) 490-7729 or email offi[email protected] Yarn Lover’s Gathering — 7 p.m. Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27 Woodburn Branch Library, 4701 SR 101 N. If you already know how to knit or crochet or if you want to learn how to knit or crochet join the group. Allen County Chapter 187 of AARP — 2 p.m. Oct. 6, will hold its monthly free educational presentation at the Community Foundation, 555 E. Wayne St., A 15-minute Fort Wayne. Presenter will be Julie Vose, Community Outreach Coordinator for the Center for Vein Restoration. heart scan Color Therapy — 6:30 p.m. Oct. 6 Pontiac Branch Library, could save your life. 2215 S. Hanna, A program back by popular demand. Creativity and relaxation all in one package and at the library. Fall Rummage and Bake Sale — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 7, 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 8, Peace Lutheran Church, 4900 Fair- field Ave., Fort Wayne. Bag sale Saturday. Fall Rummage and Bake Sale — 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 7 and 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 8 Trier Ridge Community Church, 7501 Hessen Cassell Road, Fort Wayne. Bag sale on Saturday. For more information call (260) $ 447-1994. 50 HEARTSMART CT SCAN Holiday Vendor and Craft Bazaar — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 8, Turners of Fort Wayne, 3636 Parnell Ave. Lots of crafters and vendors. Breakfast and lunch served. Door prizes. For more information call Mary Lou at (260) 720-8135 Want to do your heart some good? Get a HeartSmart CT scan for just $50. It’s a simple, Korean War Veterans Asso- ciation — 10 a.m. Oct. 8, regular non-invasive test that can detect coronary artery disease in its earliest stages – when it monthly meeting at the Eagles No. 248, 4940 Bluffton Road, Fort can be treated and, perhaps, even reversed. All it takes is 15 minutes. No injections. No Wayne. Breakfast is served at the Azars Restaurant in Wayne- dale immediately following. pain. No doctor referral needed. Call Parkview Scheduling at 877-225-5747 to make an Meet Abe Lincoln’s Friend: A Dramatic Presentation — appointment at a Parkview location near you. 9:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. Oct. 11; 9:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Oct. 12; and 9:45 a.m. Oct. 13, Allen County Public Library Main Branch, 900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne, Storyteller Doyne Carson returns for the dramatic presen- tation about Abe Lincoln’s youth. Call (260) 421-1220 to register. Allen County Genealogical Society — 7 p.m. Oct. 12, Meet- 4 ■ SENIOR LIFE ■ October 2016 www.seniorlifenewspapers.com

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OPENING CEREMONY — Bagpiper Stuart Hatfield opens the end-of-sum- Street. Teams from throughout the Midwest competed. mer bonspiel (tournament) at the Fort Wayne Curling Club facility on North Wells Curling: Game of honor, strategy By ROD KING Curling may just be the best not because the 80 members of Feature Writer kept secret in Fort Wayne. But the Fort Wayne Curling Club have not been trying to spread the word about their honorable sport. Club Vice President Bob Leckron says, “We get a big spike in membership every four years when the Winter Olympics come around, but then attrition takes www.seniorlifenewspapers.com its toll with some moving to oth- Main Office, P.O. Box 188 er cities for jobs or other reasons. 206 S. Main St., Milford, Ind. 46542-0188 (574) 658-4111 1-800-733-4111 Fax 800-886-3796 Our membership, which comes from around the state, ranges in St. Joseph Elkhart/Kosciusko Senior Life Senior Life age from teenagers to 82. Berrien Cass St. Joseph 25,000 Circulation 16,650 The club’s digs are located in a store-front building at 3674 N. La Grange Steuben Circulation St. Joseph Elkhart La Porte Wells Street in the Wells Com- Lake Porter Noble De Kalb merce Center. Its looks, however, Marshall Kosciusko are deceiving because at the Whitley Allen rear of the clubhouse and bar Northwest Senior Life stretches a 50-yard-long curling Wabash Huntington arena with three playing sheets 26,500 Adams Allen Wells Circulation Senior Life (lanes). In fact, it’s the only 24,500 dedicated curling ice within a 150-mile radius. Circulation Cincinnati Senior Life According to Leckron, curling DIRECTING SWEEPERS — Marty Lemert, club member Indianapolis Madison 22,500 ice is different than hockey ice and volunteer, shows where her Fort Wayne sweepers should direct Senior Life Boone Hamilton Circulation and takes much longer to get the stone. She’s been curling since 2010. 32,500 Marion Circulation Hendricks Hancock Ohio ready for competition. A scraper Indianapolis gets the ice smooth and then a John Sherman drives down of strategy involved and it’s re-

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Kenton 6 Great Boone Four-person teams from days. He also assists with the their own fouls and it all starts throughout the Midwest came to preparation of the ice. His team and ends with a hand shake. Newspapers! Fort Wayne Sept. 24 and 25 for made the finals in Group C with The first round of drinks after Kentucky the club’s end-of-summer bon- a record of three wins and two the match is bought by the win- spiel (tournament). The event losses the first day. ners. 147,650 FREE started off with a ceremony that Mike Graves of Midland, Learn-to-curl classes are Copies Monthly Available At Over featured bagpiper Stuart Hat- Mich., participated with his scheduled at the club 7 p.m. 2,150 Convenient Locations field of the Fort Wayne Scottish daughter, Madelyn, and two Wednesday, Oct. 5 and 3 p.m. CIRCULATION AUDIT BY Pipes and Drums leading the other teenagers. Graves has Sunday, Oct. 9. After a half- teams onto the ice. Before the been curling 20 years and is a hour in class, students spend an

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Sports Pickleball provides social, mental and physical benefts By DEBRA K. in Fort Wayne,” she informs. “I their own ice rink in winter and 3.5 pickleball tournament in SCHEIMAN-NEILSON followed in her footsteps and we played hockey,” she recalls. Middletown, Ohio,” she reveals. Feature Writer played tennis ever since high “I played 25 years of slowpitch “In 2015, we won the 60+ level school. In 1983, she and I played softball and in college I played 3.5 tourney in Traverse City, Stop by McMillen Community in the Run Jane Run doubles fastpitch softball and rugby.” Mich.” Center between 9 and noon tennis tournament. I broke Pickeball is similar to playing Spectating sports such as some Tuesday, Wednesday or my wooden racket and had to mini-tennis on a badminton- college basketball (men’s and Thursday and you’ll likely see finish using a borrowed one. sized court using a whiffle ball women’s) football (both college Julie Hollingsworth engaged in We even won that year. Every and solid paddle. and professional), USA Women’s some serious pickleball. year RJR gave the Nancy Rehm “I really enjoy the competi- Soccer and tennis are also some- “It’s a great activity for Award to someone who greatly tion of sports and the challenges thing Hollingsworth enjoys. seniors,” she explains. “You can contributes to women’s sports they provide,” Hollingsworth ac- “I was fortunate to see Pat play 2-3 hours, work up a good and we won this in 1998. My knowledges. “I enjoy the exercise Summit coach the Tennessee sweat and get some aerobic mother was also a high school and the fact that, while playing, Lady Volunteers a few years ago exercise. I believe it helps me volleyball referee and longtime your focus goes away from any in Knoxville, Tenn.,” she says. stay mentally sharp, too. After a tennis umpire. My father too problems, issues or worries you Hollingsworth is a retired session, I feel so refreshed! I’ve played softball, racquetball and may have. It is also a very social mathematics teacher whose heard of it lowering someone’s tennis and my two sisters and time. In one session there are career touched students in resting blood pressure and help- brother are active and also play some 25-40 players present and southern Indiana (Paoli) and ing a few others before and after pickleball.” great friendships get formed.” Northrop, South Side and hip/knee replacements.” Hollingsworth says she grew Hollingsworth, 63, plays ten- Elmhurst high schools in Fort Love of sports seems to have up in a neighborhood with lots nis/pickleball about 8 hours/ Wayne. She also coached basket- its place in Hollingsworth’s of kids who played kickball, week and walks recreationally ball and softball. genes. baseball, football and basket- for 4-5 hours/weekly. “This winter, I’m looking “My mother was a member ball. “In 2014, my partner, Janice forward to taking stats for the of the first indoor tennis club “One family actually built Forst, and I won the 60+ level Snider girls’ basketball team as I have done for the Elmhurst and Wayne teams in the past,” Tisha & Rick she states. Continued from page 1 been competing. high-level horses; currently they Sports aside, Hollingsworth held outdoors), while keeping “When a child is strong have two level six horses that enjoys her two dogs, Madison control of placement of the enough and under strict super- compete – Joe, a 10-year-old and Cal; reads; and serves on horse to make the most accurate vision, she is allowed to ground- gelding and Mare, a 14-year-old the Fort Wayne Community shot can be very challenging,” shoot at the balloon targets mare – and that are able to run School Board of Trustees and ABOUT TO SERVE — Julie said Tisha. in a stationary position,” said the patterns at top speeds and the Fort Wayne Pickleball Hollingsworth prepares to serve Mounted shooting is becom- Trisha, adding at age 12, a child simultaneously turn barrels, do Board. during a recent game of pickle- ing one of the fastest-growing is allowed to shoot off the back rollbacks and pole-bending. “I advise seniors to visit the ball. Hollingsworth, who played equestrian sports and the per- of a horse, but only if s/he is The couple also keeps two Community Center downtown tennis as a kid through high centage of women in the activity qualified and completely safe. retired shooting horses, Hip and and hear all the sports activities school and in adult life, really is rapidly doubling. Gun safety As the Deckenas improved Peanut, for the grandkids to offered,” she recommends. “You enjoys the workout pickleball is stressed throughout the sport their shooting over the years, ride on their lovely rolling hills will definitely find something provides. (By Debra K. Schei- and even children have they bought more seasoned, farm. that interests you.” man-Neilson)

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*Weekend meals available to home-delivered meals clients upon request. Picasso, Braque and Léger — Twentieth century modern masters Dining Guide at the FWMoA now through Nov. 27 Picasso, Braque and Léger: is organized by Contemporary came directly from Level’s Twentieth Century Modern and Modern Print Exhibitions estate and was never exhibited Several Locations Masters highlights an extraordi- located in Laguna Niguel, Calif. before being included in this nary collection of graphic works The showing at the Fort Wayne exhibition. by three of the 20th century’s Museum of Art is the first mid- Another important grouping of greatest modern masters: Pablo west venue where the collection prints are the late color litho- Picasso, Georges Braque and will be on view through Nov. 27. graphs by Braque, in addition to Fernand Léger. The 92 original Because of the fragile nature the early cubist etchings on view. prints on view cover a period of many of the prints, CMPE is Braque worked seven years on of 60 years from 1904 to 1963. limited to showing the collection the completion of his series titled Among the highlights are Pi- to one venue each year. “Lettera Amorosa,” 1963. After casso’s first major etching “The Some of the more scarce completion, Braque exhibited the Frugal Meal,” from his blue prints include works that are series at the University of Paris period 1904-1905; Braque’s last almost never loaned to muse- but died before the exhibition great series of color lithographs ums or for traveling exhibitions, closed. Visit us at the following locations: that he titled “Lettera Amorosa,” but are kept in archival condi- The prints by Léger are also • 220 E. Rudisill — (260) 744-4522 dated 1963; and Léger’s series of tions in collections for study rare and attention getting in a • 404 W. State St. — (260) 483-0972 lithographs with watercolor pig- and preservation as well as for very different way from most of ment or ‘Pochoir’ based on the use in books and for scholarly his other work. Oddly enough, • 6316 Stellhorn Rd. (260) 485-2597 writings of the French prodigy publications. these prints were commissioned We Cater Call: (260) 637-0636 poet Arthur Rimbaud. Other spectacular works focus by Editions des Gaules in Zurich. Both Picasso and Braque on Picasso’s beautiful young Léger was busy with his printer 2-PIECE CHICKEN INCLUDES were founders of the Cubist mistress, the seventeen year Mourlot in Paris to complete his movement in the early part of old muse Marie-Thérèse Walter series of 63 lithographs based on DINNER 2 Side Choices the century and lasted until who he met standing in front of the Circus—his master graphic & 1 Biscuit $ 99 World War I, though others fol- a Paris art gallery in 1927. Per- work that comprised of almost Limit 4. Not valid with any lowed their example including haps the most important image half of his entire graphic output. 4 Plus Tax other offer or discount. (Coupons Valid For Seniors 55+ Only) Fernand Léger who created his of her is a rare lithograph that These are but a few examples own personal form of cubism he made in 1928 titled “Visage,” of what this exhibition has to that he called ‘Tubism’ since face of Marie-Thérèse he was offer the viewer. ONE BREAST INCLUDES his interest was not in making commissioned to make for his Many of the works on exhibit MEAL 2 Side Choices ‘cube-like’ shapes but spheres friend and book publisher André were acquired over a period of & 1 Biscuit and cylinders. Léger’s work is Level that was published in one the last 20 years and today it $ 99 Limit 4. Not valid with any represented with a group of of the first in depth studies of is considered one of the largest 3 Plus Tax other offer or discount. color lithographs he made in the Picasso’s work. The print in the and most complete collections of (Coupons Valid For Seniors 55+ Only) late 1940s. exhibition is indeed extremely Picasso, Braque and Léger print The collection and exhibition rare and important since it collections in the world. www.seniorlifenewspapers.com October 2016 ■ SENIOR LIFE ■ 7

Dining/Leisure/Entertainment New column starts in this issue Senior month’s column is “Walk Away School in Covina, Calif., where Christian, who co-wrote such ‘60s Postscript” for the Sunday Life is start- Renee.” he offered “The Rock and Roll 1960s hits as “The Little Old newspaper supplement Family ing a new Hill is a retired English Years,” an elective fine arts Lady from Pasadena,” “Dead Weekly. column with teacher with a master’s degree. class that featured invited Man’s Curve,” “Drag City,” The chapter “West Coast this issue. While attending college in guest speakers Jan and Dean, “Honolulu Lulu,” “Don’t Worry Soul” for the UK-published The author Long Beach, Calif,, he worked Bobby Vee, Freddy Cannon, Baby,” “Little Deuce Coupe” The Blackwell Guide to Soul is Randal as a DJ at two radio stations, Sam the Sham and members of and “Shut Down.” Recordings. C. Hill of KLON-FM and KFIL-FM. the Surfaris (“Wipe Out”) and His writing credits include: Numerous educational Brandon, Later, he taught language arts the Gentrys (“Keep on Danc- The first three editions of the workbooks for Steck-Vaughn Ore. This RANDAL C. HILL (English) at Fairvalley High ing”), as well as the late Roger House of Collectibles’ The Of- Publishers, which include the ficial Price Guide to Collectible titles Superstars of Rock, Rock The Left Banke — Rock Records, the first edi- Hall of Fame, Superstars of tion of which was reviewed on Soul, Superstars of Country, NBC’s Today show. He has done Music Hall of Fame, Spotlight ‘Walk Away Renee’ — October 1966 numerous personality profiles on Rock Stars and Spotlight on Was there band member Steve Martin Cano. respected classical singer and of rock and pop artists for the Music Stars. ever a real Smash Records liked the tune, vocal coach in the San Francisco record-collector magazine Gold- And, The ESL books Culture Renee from released it that fall, and watched Bay area. Undoubtedly to her cha- mine, including a cover story on Clips and Culture Clips II for “Walk Away in amazement as “Walk Away grin, though, she will be forever John Cougar Mellencamp. Macmillan LanguageHouse of Renee,” and Renee” catapulted to Number Five linked to the tune that, during The article “Jan and Dean: a Tokyo, Japan. was the sad on Billboard’s singles chart. Two the Eighties, was certified as one story true years later, the Four Tops took a of history’s few pop songs to ever about her soulful Motown remake to the Top receive more than one million devastated Twenty. radio airplays. lover sending RANDAL C. HILL The Left Banke hit big once Bibliography: her home? more with Brown’s second Fladen- Books: Renee did exist, but the rest of inspired composition, the haunt- Shannon, Bob and John Javna. the tale? Sadly, it was simply the ingly ethereal “Pretty Ballerina,” Behind the Hits: Inside Stories figment of a forlorn 16-year-old’s which continued Michael’s infatu- of Classic Pop and Rock and Roll. imagination. ation with the blonde beauty: New York: Warner Books Inc., Renee Fladen was an aspiring Her hair so brilliant that it 1986. teenage ballerina whose boy- hurt my eyes Internet: friend, Tom Finn, played guitar in And Renee, that uninten- en.wikipedia.org. Printouts: a New York City rock band called tional heartbreaker? As Renee Renee Fladen-Kamm, The Left the Left Banke. One night, Finn Fladen-Kamm, she forsook ballet Banke, “Walk Away Renee,” “Walk brought Renee to a rehearsal. to eventually become a highly Away Renee” lyrics Michael Brown, the group’s key- boardist/songwriter, fell instantly in (puppy) love with the tall, striking blonde. In agony from his unrequited crush, the highly strung, emotion- al wordsmith started writing love songs about Renee. Michael would Fort wayne area later confess to Bob Shannon in Behind the Hits, “I was just sort community band For Answers See Page 23 of mythologically in love.” Free parking in garage When he wrote his band’s fu- across from ture million-seller, Brown wanted music center to set his fantasy-crush story in a real place. As a boy in Brooklyn, John & Ruth Rhinehart he had sometimes hunted praying mantises in a vacant lot at the Music Center Sponsored by: IPFW Campus Great www.seniorlifenewspapers.com corner of Falmouth and Hampton entertainment Betz avenues. It was there that Mi- Adults $8, Seniors $7 value chael pictured Renee and himself URSING OME Children under 12 $3 N H standing together in the rain be- A Division of The Papers Incorporated 116 Betz Rd. Auburn, IN 46706 low a one way sign on Falmouth: IPFW Students Free with ID Corporate Office P.O. Box 188, 206 S. Main, Milford, IN 46542 260-925-3814 And when I see the sign that (574) 658-4111 (866) 580-1138 Ext. 2403 www.ASCSeniorCare.com points one way The lot we used to pass by every day Just walk away Renee You won’t see me follow you back home Brown’s violinist father was Harry Lookofsky (Michael’s real surname). Harry co-owned New York’s tiny World United Stu- dios, where Michael and his pals often hung out after school. The Left Banke members weren’t skilled instrumentalists, but Mr. Lookofsky realized that they could harmonize well and in the style of the then-popular British Invasion groups. Harry had the quartet tape a couple of songs to see how they’d sound on a record, but nothing worked until the night Renee Fladen sauntered into Western United. For the 1966 recording of the tear-soaked, minor-key lament “Walk Away Renee,” Michael’s fa- ther brought in a string quartet to create a moody, “baroque rock” at- mosphere. He also added a lilting flute solo inspired by the Mamas and Papas’ “California Dreamin’.” Mr. Lookofsky then hit the streets to pitch the unusual song that featured reedy lead vocals by 8 ■ SENIOR LIFE ■ October 2016 www.seniorlifenewspapers.com

Faith Nixon’s faith fuels her entire existence By DEBRA K. for the common sparrow, I am SCHEIMAN-NEILSON confident that he has my entire Feature Writer existence in his hands.” Nixon’s life has triumphed You wouldn’t know it by her through two major personal soft smile or humble demeanor, disasters. but Joann Nixon is a warrior. “My world was shattered That is, she’s a warrior who is first with the unexpected loss REVIEW AND REFLECT victorious through faith in her of one of our sons, Chris, sev- — Joann Nixon, an active savior, Jesus Christ. eral years ago and then a few volunteer at Concordia Lu- “The hymn ‘His Eye is on the years later with the loss of my theran Church in Fort Wayne, Sparrow’ embodies and inspires husband, both in tragic acci- reviews the lesson prior to a me daily,” confides Nixon. “If dents,” she recalls. “God did not service. She is also part of The God will care so generously cause these to happen. Through Praise Singers, Landscape Crew at the church as well as an usher at the Embassy, Foel- linger and Civic Theaters. She sees volunteering as a way for her faith to shine through to others. (Photo by Debra K. Scheiman-Neilson)

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These • All sources of income for workforce due to medical include: you and your spouse, if ap- issues. • When your conditions plicable While an employer may of- became disabling • The amount of your fer short or long-term disabil- • Dates you last worked resources, including bank ac- ity, most people faced with a • The names, addresses, count balances, vehicles and disability will file for benefits phone numbers and dates of other investments with Social Security. visits to your doctors You can view our disability If you’re facing life with • The names of medications starter kit at www.socialse- a disability and don’t know you take and medical tests curity.gov/disability/disabil- where to start, we encourage you’ve had ity_starter_kits.htm. you to visit our website at • Marital information Remember, we are there www.socialsecurity.gov/dis- In addition, if you plan on when you might be faced with abilityssi. applying for Supplemental one of the hardest obstacles of your life. 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Ginger diet with kale or any greens and turmeric with apple problems and diabetes. has been shown to work with vitamin K that causes cider vinegar. EAT RIGHT, Not the lifeless powdered against skin, ovarian, colon clotting. As a result, I’m You are an amazing mir- version although. Animal and breast cancer. But it consistently therapeutic. acle of God. Steward your NOW! studies found fresh ginger had not been shown to halt Consult your phlebotomist, holy temple year round Wendell Fowler may, theoretically, lessen the progression of cancer but please don’t fear heav- with tongue-tingling, fresh swelling, lower blood sugar until now. en’s healing apothecary. ginger root. Fall is my favorite season; dazzling fall foliage, roar- ing bonfires, hayrides, foot- …we believe our residents are our highest priority! We believe in the ball, pullovers and cuddling with your sweetie-pie over preservation of dignity, self-respect in a loving and caring environment. sweet, steaming cups of tea. 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Fireside Coffee Chat: When Is It Timeme To Move Your Loved One into Memory Care Assisted Living?g? SHARING SOMETHING IN COMMON — Volunteer Lori Wed. OCT. 12TH• 9:30 - 10:30 AM Patane and Director of Nursing Katrina Gaines share a bond of Join us for a casual Coffee Chat and Breakfast and learn the different signs which help families having loved ones afflicted by Alzheimer’s Disease. Both can be understand when it is the right time to consider a memory care assisted living community for found helping residents at Lincolnshire Place. (Photo provided) their loved one. Specially trained Certified Dementia Practitioners will be on-hand to answer your questions. Space is Limited, RSVP by October 7th. when Grandma needed to have or decrease restlessness and 24/7 care. Grandma was angry agitation. Lincolnshire staff LEARN and would have benefited from and volunteers utilize positive HOW TO FFINANCIAL activities similar to her lifestyle, approach, variety, and indi- EXPLOITATION preferences and abilities and vidualized activities based on PREVENNT geared towards maintaining each resident’s interests, habits, Fri. OCT. 28TTH• 2 - 3 PM Grandmas dignity. As Gaines needs and abilities. Activities Consumer Protection Presentationion providedp by: readies Lincolnshire Place to begin daily as resident’s rise Bruce Miller, Indiana Attorneyy General’sGen Office open, she says “I wish there and continue throughout the day, evening, and at night when Senior fraud is a very concerning probleoblemm that plagues many seniors. Under- had been a place like this when stand and learn how to prevent identityntity ttheft, avoid falling victim to scams and Grandma needed care.” necessary. fraud. Learn what steps to take to pprevereventn these issues and, when and how A memory care environment Daily life skills are enhanced to file a complaint with the Attorneyy General’sGe Office. Refreshments will be should be designed to give by participation in routine func- $ provided. Space is limited. RSVP by OctoOctoberb 24th. visual clues, offer plenty of space tions and household interests for variety and provide sen- when appropriate to keep sory stimulation utilizing sight, residents at their best ability to 33 30 function. At Lincolnshire we be- 27 hearing, smell, taste and touch. 69 Activities should be key in any lieve that care and laughter are memory care program and they best medicine and we encour- should allow residents to feel age family and friends to stay more engaged and give them a involved and encourage ongoing sense of purpose. and meaningful contact with Being involved with others residents. and feeling needed or having a To learn more call Angela at purpose is a basic human need. (260) 385-3702 or visit 11911 Purpose makes us feel good Diebold Road. about ourselves and our ac- complishments, and maintains The Spirit of our dignity. Studies have shown purposeful activities also prevent Competition now open 200@200 is a celebration of Fort Wayne’s legacy of progress throughout Indiana’s 200 years of history. Using artifacts from the museum’s collection of 28,000 objects, the History Center will tell 200 unique stories of Fort Wayne’s role in the 200 years of Indiana’s statehood throughout the 2016 bicentennial year. Throughout 2016, a different historical theme will be high- lighted each month, presenting a collective mosaic of the commu- nity’s shared past and present, commemorating the progress, growth, and creativity of Fort Wayne. Each month’s theme will be featured in a virtual exhibit and in person at the History Center. The History Center is honored to share that 200@200 has been endorsed by the Indiana Bicen- tennial Commission as an official Legacy Project. WANE serves as the project’s media sponsor. Stop by the History Center to view these artifacts in person during 2016. www.seniorlifenewspapers.com October 2016 ■ SENIOR LIFE ■ 13

World War II Baer Field — for Fort Wayne’s civilian ladies remembered Seniors By GREG LAWSON You see — “All have sons M.Min., MSW in service.” When a sample of Guest Writer their reason for working in the Post Exchange cafeteria was Fort Wayne’s International taken by the Beacon news staff, Airport has taken the place of the typical answer was: “By the old World War II Baer Air doing what I’m doing, I feel as Field in modern times. But though I’m doing something for nothing can take the place somebody’s son.” nor erase the memories of the No doubt there were many civilian women who served more women in addition to the the troops and America during 13 honored in this story; many World War II. more who may never have re- One of Baer Field’s newslet- ceived the thanks and gratitude ters of 1943 gives thanks and due them. CIVILIAN LADIES REMEMBERED — This photo shows 13 of the women who worked in the Baer recognition to at least 13 of the What happened to these Field cafeteria during World War II. All of them had sons or grandsons in service. Shown in the front row, mothers and grandmothers who mothers and grandmothers from left, are Mesdames Myrtle Pettibone, Hannah Sheer, Rose Poorman, Theresa Ketker, Gertrude Ken- served “the enlisted men and nedy and Bernice Twitchell. In back are Mesdames Margaret Smith, Alma Chapman, Altha Thomas, Ida Continued on page 24 women at the Post Exchange Gorrell, Marjorie Hardagree, Addie Beugnot and Ruth Porter. Their ages range from 44 to 70 years old. cafeteria.” So loved and appreciated were all of these women that: “Hundreds of Baer Field soldiers know them only as ‘Mom.’” And the matronly wom- en whose ages ranged “from 44 to 70 years old” … “like it.” Options for Golden Years Today and Tomorrow offers the right place to live An assortment of housing- styles allows residents to choose the retirement living that is right for them. Housing- styles include independent living high end Duplex’s, 2-3 Bedrooms Featuring… Villas, Garden Cottages and Granite Counter Tops Cathedral Ceilings Assisted Living High-Rise Building apartments, as well Ceramic Tile Harlan Cabinet with Soft Shut as a 24 hours aday, seven days Stainless Steel Appliances Walk-in Shower with seats per week nursing-care facil- Washer and Dryer Heat Lamps in Bathrooms ity. Golden Years Homestead understands that a change Lawn Sprinklers 4 Season Porches in a resident’s needed care is Maintenance Free Living All Brick Exterior ever-present; thus, the housing policy makes it possible and Attached 2 or 3 Car Garages 1,700 or 2,100 Square Feet priority to transfer to the level of care you need. Starting Entrance Fee of $192,000 w/70% Refundable Golden Years Homestead Monthly Service Fees as low as $1,350! also combines accessibility with privacy. Located on the north- east side of Fort Wayne, Golden Years is five-minutes from multiple shopping complexes, doctor offices, recreational ~ 45 Years of Raising Standards ~ facilities and . Yet, the hustle and bustle of everyday life does not perme- ate the quiet, home setting • All Private Suites With of the facilities. Golden Years Homestead is tucked away In Room Showers on 24 acres of land by large • Neighborhood Concept hardwoods and pines, as well as quiet neighborhoods. • 1 to 5 Patient Ratio Whether you enjoy a joyful for Rehabilitation hymn sing or relaxing in front • Expert Team of Physicians of the red, brick fireplace, there is always something for the res- and Staff idents of Golden Years Home- Receive 24-Hour Nursing Care & Services tailored to meet your unique needs and preferences. stead. Activities are geared to the interests of residents because the staff is there to For more information please call: serve. Monthly event calendars are designed for the particu- 260-749-9655 lar interests and abilities of the residents. Residents enjoy 8300 Maysville Road And such things as exercise classes, 3136 Goeglein Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46815 card games, bingo, crafts and trips to local attractions, such www.goldenyearshome.org as the zoo, museums and area festivals. 14 ■ SENIOR LIFE ■ October 2016 www.seniorlifenewspapers.com Volunteers needed for AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program AARP Foundation is assistance and interpreters giving their mind a work- looking to expand its team who can provide language out as well.” of volunteers for the upcom- assistance. AARP Foundation Tax- ing tax season by recruiting Last year, 503 AARP Aide has grown remarkably interested individuals. Tax- Foundation Tax-Aide vol- since its inaugural team Aide is an AARP Founda- unteers helped more than of just four volunteers in tion program that offers 46,000 people file their fed- 1968. The program now free tax filing help for those eral and state tax returns. involves nearly 35,000 who need it most, especially The program is offered at volunteers and serves 2.7 adults 50 and older, during approximately 113 sites in million taxpayers annually the tax season. Indiana including senior at more than 5,000 sites AARP Foundation Tax- centers, libraries and other nationwide with free tax Aide volunteers receive convenient locations. help. Taxpayers who used HELPING A LOVED ONE — Shown are Crissandra Aberna- training and continued “Many older, low-income AARP Foundation Tax- thy and her sister-in-law Juanita Brown. Abernathy was the first support in a welcoming en- taxpayers miss out on the Aide received $1.41 billion one to notice Brown was showing signs of dementia and turned to vironment. There are a va- credits and deductions in income tax refunds and American Senior Communities for help. (Photo provided) riety of roles for individuals they’ve earned because more than $240 million in at every level of experience they can’t afford to pay for Earned Income Tax Credits. who want to make a differ- professional tax prepara- Taxpayers do not need to What to do if loved ones are ence in someone else’s life. tion,” said Steve Vanderver, be a member of AARP or a Volunteer tax preparers state coordinator, from retiree to use this program. unaware they have dementia complete tax preparation AARP Foundation Tax- To learn about volunteer training and IRS certifica- Aide. “AARP Foundation opportunities, visit www. By EUNICE TROTTER Her sister-in-law Juanita tion prior to working with Tax-Aide addresses this aarpfoundation.org/taxaide American Senior Brown, was leaving food cook- taxpayers. There is also a community need with or call (888) 687-2277. Communities ing on the stove unattended. need for grass-roots leader- volunteers who are not only AARP Foundation Tax-Aide There were other signs of ship, on-site greeters, those helping their neighbors, but is offered in coordination Crissandra Abernathy was forgetfulness, too. Bills were who can provide technical also learning new skills and with the IRS. first to notice the symptoms. being ignored, the house was a mess, names were forgot- ten. As symptoms increased, Abernathy knew something Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre had to be done. She turned to American Senior Communi- 600 Washington Street ties for help. Her sister-in- Wabash, IN 46992 law is now a resident of one 260-563-8402 of ASC’s Auguste’s Cottage Memory Care centers. Researchers have found Bethlehem Woods Nursing & Rehabilitation that while dementia and its 4430 Esdale Drive most common form, Alzheim- Fort Wayne, IN 46835 er’s disease, is prevalent among most groups, African 260-485-8157 Americans are affected more than any other group. Betz Nursing Home Especially when there 116 Betz Road are cultural biases against nursing care, such as those Auburn, IN 46706 that exist within the African 260-925-3814 American community, or when your loved one doesn’t Canterbury Nursing & Rehabilitation Center believe help is needed, being the family caregiver can be a 2827 Northgate Boulevard difficult role. Fort Wayne, IN 46835 Until you are able to con- Moving Forward 260-492-1400 vince your loved one care in a center may be necessary, Coventry Meadows here are just a few care tips Experts in Rehabilitation to keep in mind. 7833 West Jefferson Blvd. Stick to a schedule. Set Injury, stroke or surgery doesn’t have to be debilitating. At Fort Wayne, IN 46804 up a daily routine and stick 260-435-2100 to it. This provides structure American Senior Communities, we offer hope in the form of for the dementia sufferer. Use positive communi- Moving Forward Rehabilitation. Glenbrook Rehabilitaton cation. When speaking to & Skilled Nursing Center your loved one about his or With a full range of physical, occupational and speech therapy 3811 Parnell Avenue her condition, use gentle and Fort Wayne, IN 46805 empathetic words. programs, the goal of Moving Forward is to help people return Work together. Allow your home safely with the skills they need to live life on their own 260-482-4651 loved one to feel a level of control by working with him terms. Our therapists are trained and committed to your Heritage Park or her on necessary tasks like success; caring people who really make the difference. 2001 Hobson Road cleaning or personal hygiene. Minimize responsibili- Fort Wayne, IN 46805 ties. Take over some of the 260-484-9557 responsibilities for your loved Medicare, Managed Care and most one, like balancing the check- Markle Health & Rehabilitation book and paying bills on time, supplemental insurances accepted! helping with meal prepara- 170 North Tracy Street tion and running errands. Our specialists will assist you in understanding benefits. Markle, IN 46770 Seek outside help. If 260-758-2131 taking on so many of your loved one’s responsibilities is becoming increasingly Summit City Nursing & Rehabilitation difficult to manage, look into 2940 North Clinton Street memory care communities, Fort Wayne, IN 46805 such as Auguste’s Cottage 260-484-0602 operated by American Senior Communities. Auguste’s Cottages are located throughout the Fort ASCSeniorCare.com Wayne area. 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Anniversaries Sibling celebration Every person can always ana, most of them in Whitley lenge. Many people call him miracle or energizer bunny, Her battle with non-Hodg- find a reason to celebrate County, there was much to cel- the “Energizer Bunny.” Every but here he is at 80 and shock- kin’s lymphoma was shorter life; however some people are ebrate. A successful business, doctor he works with calls ing everyone. Not many peo- but fierce. She faced this aw- lucky and have more reasons a growing farm and a grow- him a “Miracle.” It must be a ple are able to say every day ful disease head on and head than others. Fred Clifford is ing list of friends. There were good feeling to be a miracle they love what they do and do up. Throughout chemo she one of those “lucky” people. always setbacks; barn fires, but he might be willing to give what they love. Farming is re- refused to wear a wig opting Most people realize that Fred cattle issues, business issues up that title to not have that ally not a job, but a way of life. instead for a variety of jaunty is a walking miracle. but through it all there were word “Cancer” be part of his Fred was able to live this life hats that lifted her spirits. Everything was going as reasons to celebrate, but still life. everyday despite that awful Joan fought through the bad planned then one day he there was that pesky thing: This year Fred is lucky word: cancer. days and kept on chugging – heard that word … Cancer … Chronic Lymphocytic Leuke- enough to be celebrating his Fred’s only sister, Joan, is like a Timex, she took a lick- how does that fit into the plan. mia. 80th birthday. He never ex- celebrating 85 years of life ing but kept on ticking. Now As a lifelong resident of Indi- Fred takes on any chal- pected to be an example or this year. Life took her away cancer-free after 10 years she from Indiana to Ohio, Ken- never forgets that like some tucky, Georgia and finally to sleeping monster, it could re- Tennessee. There in 1965 she appear. Apparently God still and her husband, Tom, took has plans for both of these a big chance and purchased a amazing people and their fam- resort on one of the TVA lakes. ily and friends are so happy to UNABLE TO The previous owners had let be celebrating these milestone the business run down to a birthdays with them. collection of shabby buildings To help them celebrate this and dwindling customer list. milestone in their lives, we While Tom kept his ‘day’ job are asking for a card shower HEAR ON THE for several years just to meet to Fred and Joan. If either the mortgage, Joan kept the or both has touch your life business not just afloat, but in anyway, please send them prospering. Life was good, if a card for their birthdays. TELEPHONE? not easy, and before too long They will be celebrating Oct. they were able to celebrate life 8. Please send your cards to with friends and family. Fred Clifford or Joan Bennett, But that nasty word ‘can- 712 S. Johnson Road, Colum- CapTel™ Captioned Telephone cer’ also crept into Joan’s life. bia City, IN 46725 And The Captioning Service Provided By InTRAC

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Travel Travel Talk — Remembering past travels By JERI SEELY the top of the Space Needle is Editor In Chief inspiring. The line at Star- Bucks first store is always From time to time Bud long but many think it’s and I like to pull out a few worth the wait. albums or CDs and remem- We have done eyeglass ber trips we have taken in missions with the Lions the past. We have done many in Mexico, Guatemala and unusual and fun things dur- Kenya. The animals we saw ing our travels. on safari was worth the long Visiting Washington, D.C., flight to Africa. we climbed the steps to the While the Orient isn’t our top of the Washington Monu- favorite place we have visited ment. That is something no both Hong Kong and Korea. longer allowed. We’ll never forget our trip History came to life in Bos- to the Holy Land and the Bi- ton, Philadelphia, Jamestown ble coming to life. Jerusalem. and Williamsburg. St. Au- Bethlehem. Jericho. Riding gustine, Fla., is our country’s across the Sinai Peninsula oldest continuously occupied and crossing the Suez Can- city, settled by the Spanish in nel to Egypt. The pyramids. 1565. Crossing the Jordan River. A We have enjoyed the sights boat ride on the Sea of Gali- and sounds of San Diego, lee. Petra is beautiful. Riding Calif., and ate lobsters in a camel was fun. Visiting Kennybunkport, Maine. We the Church of the Nativity both love Alaska and we’ve and the Garden Tomb made been to Hawaii five times. Christmas and Easter even FROM ST. MICHAEL’S — Visitors to St. Michael’s Lutheran Church in Hamburg, Germany, The Rose Parade and Rose more special. take a quick elevator ride to the clock tower and are treated to enchanting views of the city, including Bowl (in California) were England is full of history, steeples from other churches and cathedrals. (Jeri Seely) special, as were the Orange as are Scotland and Wales. Parade and Orange Bowl (in We enjoyed a visit to the allowed to stand on the bal- the Rhine River. For a week, in the home of a couple in Florida). town hall in Nottingham cony where the queen waves we cruised down the river Christ’s Church. A boat ride Seattle is where we for English tea, which was to her subjects when she’s in and visited old cities and on Milford Sound the Fourth watched the Fourth of July unique because it was by in- town. Nottingham is known castles. It was just before of July added to the holiday. fireworks from a boat on vitation and only a few were for two things — lace and Christmas and every city A three-day stop over in Fiji Puget Sound. The view from invited. While there we were Robin Hood. And, yes, Robin offered a Christmas mar- proved interesting. Raymond was a real man who fought ket. Our second trip was to Burr’s orchids are beautiful. for the rights of the people. Hamburg, a modern city with Where will we go next? GROUP TOUR On two different trips touches of the past. We were I’m not telling but we are to Germany we found how fascinated by the harbor and staying in the states and SCHEDULE diverse that country is. Our the shipping trade. A train enjoying this great country first outing was on a boat on trip to Berlin brought World … check the column the next NOV. 1-5, 2016 FALL MYSTERY TRIP War II and the wall to life. three months for our special DEC. 30-JAN. 4, 2017 CALIFORNIA NEW YEARS EVE GETAWAY & Australia and the Great Christmas away from home PASADENA TOURNAMENT OF ROSES PARADE Barrier Reef and touring the getaway. FEB. 21-MAR. 10, 2017 SOUTH AMERICA CRUISE Opera House in Sidney bring Jeri Seely is editor in chief of MAR. 28-APR. 7, 2017 10-NIGHT CUBA CULTURAL CRUISE back memories. New Zealand Senior Life and has done exten- APR. 26-30, 2014 NORFOLK’S 64TH INTNL. 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Terry Sanderson of Milford, Ind., is this month’s Take Us Along winner. She took Elko Senior Life along on a trip to Italy and is shown in front of the cathedral with the Leaning Tower of Pisa in the background. Sanderson is holding a copy of the newspaper. The LeaningTower of Pisa is a free standing bell tower located in Pisa, Italy. It is situated behind the ON THE ROAD — Shown is one of the mobile mammography coaches that travel throughout cathedral and the third oldest structure in Piazza del Northeast Indiana providing mammograms to women. To date 37,000 women have been screened. The Duomo. The tower started to lean during construction 12th annual Lunch with Friends event provides funds for women who may not otherwise be able to because the foundation was built on soft ground that had afford a mammogram screening. (Photo provided) diffculty supporting the weight. The lean became worse as construction continued for several decades. Celebrating Champions Between 1990 and 2001 it was stabilized and the Continued from page 21 “It’s truly an honor for event, visit FrancinesFriends. lean was partially fxed. ics, OmniSource, Punch Films, someone to trust that we are org. To learn more or view Construction began in 1173 and was fnished in Shaffer Multimedia, Do It Best good stewards and donate the schedule of upcoming 1372. It began to lean in 1178. Construction of the tower and Med Pro. such a substantial amount to dates/locations for the coach, was stopped twice, the frst for 100 years and the second This year, Brigadoon Fitness us,“ said Ellen Tom, luncheon visit FrancinesFriends.org. To is a first time ever “champion” and corporate sponsorship co- schedule a mammogram, call time in 1284. Both times it was due to wars. level sponsor for the luncheon. chair. “Through champions like (260) 483-1847. During World War II the Allies heard that the “Brigadoon is committed to Bruce Dye/Brigadoon Fitness, Germans were using the tower as an observation post. strengthening and enriching our message of awareness and ANSWERS: our community,” explained early detection is embraced However, once they saw how beautiful the tower was Bruce Dye, CEO, Brigadoon. and expanded to another they refrained from destroying ti. “We believe in order to excel level,” Tom added. “We look at In 1987 the tower was added to the UNESCO World in business we must reinvest our coach as a way to bring Heritage sites. in our community. Together as health and hope to all women, friends, neighbors and citizens, regardless of her circumstanc- we can create a strong founda- es and sponsorship support tion and foster relationships helps us fulfill that mission,” she concluded. through our commitment to give where we live.” For more information on the Breast Cancer Continued from page 20 Research suggests that other • Personal history of certain factors such as smoking, being S & S TRAVEL non-cancerous breast diseases exposed to chemicals that can (atypical hyperplasia or lobular Motorcoach Tours cause cancer, and night shift 1404 E. Lake Bluff Dr. carcinoma in situ) working also may increase Kendallville, IN 46755 • Family history of breast breast cancer risk. cancer To learn more about breast • Previous treatment using cancer or how Family LifeCare radiation therapy can help for people who have • Women who took the drug breast cancer, call (800) 355- diethylstillbestrol (DES) 2817 or go to www.FamilyLif- • Drinking alcohol eCareIN.org. ‘Take Us Along Contest’ Tour Details: www.s-stravel.com Tour Calendar: Call 888-262-4423 24 ■ SENIOR LIFE ■ October 2016 www.seniorlifenewspapers.com

Health & Fitness WORKING ON USF debuts outdoor sculpture gallery BALANCE — Shown are Lizzy The University of Saint John Mishler - Goshen Frick, left, physical Francis has installed a new Judd Nelson - Wayzata, therapy assistant, outdoor sculpture garden to Minn. as she helps resi- debut during the 2016 Presi- Curtis Delk Rose - Decatur dent Helen Rans- dential Gala, which opened Cary Shafer - Fort Wayne burg navigate the Sept. 10. The Sculpture Garden Craig Snyder - Plymouth, Thera-Band Stabil- is located at the School of Minn. ity Trainers used Creative Arts on the USF Main Neil Wiffill - Somerset, Eng- for standing bal- Campus, 2701 Spring St. land/Fort Wayne ance training for The gallery will feature Charles Yost - Chicago, Ill. improved safety in rotating sculpture collections. “This addition to our School ambulation at Life The first installment in the of Creative Arts is truly some- Care Center of Fort USF Sculpture Garden will run thing special,” USF President Wayne. from September through April, Sister M. Elise Kriss said. Some nursing featuring 13 artists from across “Observations: Contemporary homes and rehabili- the country and overseas. Landscapes by Thomas Hilty tation centers are Artists featured: and Tamara Monk” and “Artist beginning to include Elton Bishop - Auburn Spotlight Gallery: Ethan Ross less traditional ser- Nicole Croy - Fort Wayne – Hybrid Landscapes” will be vices such as En- Dale Enochs - Bloomington on exhibit in the Weatherhead teral Nutrition, Ac- Mary Klopfer - Fort Wayne and Goldfish galleries of the celerated Care Plus Alex Mendez - Decatur Mimi and Ian Rolland Art and Programs, Gait/ Gregory Mendez - Fort Visual Communication Center Transfer Training, Wayne through Oct. 9. prosthetics and or- thotics training, Fort Wayne’s aphasia therapy, Continued from page 13 Herbert, peacefully at rest in electrical stimula- after the war is only partially Prairie Grove Cemetery, Fort tion, amputee rehab known to this writer. It is not Wayne. and more. known at this time if any of The soldiers who passed Life Care Center them lost a son or grandson to through the Post Exchange of Fort Wayne is lo- the tragedy of war. may not have known the ladies cated at 1649 Spy One of the women, Theresa by name. No matter; the ladies Run Avenue, Fort Marie Weber Ketker, was born were “Mom” away from home, Wayne, IN 46805. on Jan. 7, 1899, in Stratford, and “Mom” most certainly made Telephone is (260) Wis. She passed away on Jan. 4, a lonely and homesick G.I. feel 422-8520 and fax 1960, and now rests in Linden- like home while at Baer Field is (260) 422-9345. wood Cemetery, Fort Wayne. and Fort Wayne. Website is http:// On further searching, Ber- Over the course of history, lifecarecenterof- nice E. Twitchell was found to “Moms” have been priceless; fortwaynein.com/. have left us on Nov. 18, 1983. anytime, anywhere — and (Photo by Barb Si- The wife of Leon J., both can always! eminski) be thanked and visited at their (WRITER’S NOTE: Any graves also in Lindenwood. information on any of the 13 In a little rural cemetery, ladies would be appreciated. beside an old and quaint white Send to Greg Lawson, c/o 1043 church, one will find Altha Academy Drive, Conway, SC M. Thomas and her husband, 29526-8576.) KENDALLVILLE OCTOBER 14 Sessions at 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM All Seminars To Be Held At: OCTOBER 21 Sessions at 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM Kendallville Library NOVEMBER 7 Sessions at 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM 221 S. Park Avenue

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