Archive for November 2022
Boomer Bits: 5 Heart Health Tips to Keep You Enjoying the Holidays
(Family Features) Food, drinks, gifts and time with family make the holidays a merry occasion for people across the country. However, all that celebrating can sometimes become a distraction from maintaining heart health. In fact, the joys of the season can become marred for many as research shows an uptick in cardiac events and heart…
Read MoreBoomer Bits: Ask Rusty – For Some Simple Guidance About Medicare
Dear Rusty: I’m nearing 68 years old, have never signed up for Medicare but thinking that I should look into it. I’m currently covered by my wife’s health insurance through her employer. I would greatly appreciate some simple guidance regarding Medicare. I’ve tried watching some videos about the subject, but it was always so boring…
Read MoreBoomer Bits: How to Prevent Scams and Fraud This Holiday Season
(Statepoint) Scams and fraud are more deceiving these days, reaching you in more ways than ever before. The FTC reported 2.8 million fraud reports from consumers in 2021 alone, with reported fraud losses increasing 70% from 2020 and more than $5.8 million. Scammers begin their traditional uptick at the start of the holiday season, and…
Read MoreDon’t Talk Louder, Talk Slower
I had my hearing tested recently and this week I got my new hearing aids. My wife has been bugging me to do this for a long time. I heard her, but I wasn’t really listening. Hearing loss runs in my family. My grandmother was born nearly deaf. When she finally got hearing aids in…
Read MoreHoliday Events Begin Today in Downtown Noblesville, Run Through Start of 2023
The City of Noblesville, Noblesville Chamber of Commerce, Noblesville Main Street and Nickel Plate Arts have numerous events for the upcoming holiday season in the downtown district, including Federal Hill Commons, the Courthouse Square and Seminary Park. “The City of Noblesville is a wonderful place to be during the holidays and these groups work together…
Read MoreMarie (Weintraut) Mattingly
March 3, 1950-November 21, 2022 Marie (Weintraut) Mattingly, 72, of Westfield and formerly of Mt. Vernon, passed away on Nov. 21, 2022. She was born on March 3, 1950, in Evansville to the late Lawrence “Bud” and Pauline (Woods) Weintraut. Mrs. Mattingly was a veteran sergeant of the U.S. Air Force, serving from 1968-1971. She…
Read MoreCharles Franklin Rush
April 5, 1961-November 22, 2022 Charles Franklin Rush, 61, of Westfield, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on April 5, 1961 to Robert and Phyllis (Meter) Rush in Morris, Illinois. Mr. Rush enjoyed fishing and watching movies Survivors include his 3 siblings Deborah (Terry) Corzine,…
Read MoreGilly R. Snyder
April 2, 1944-November 21, 2022 Gilly R. Snyder, 78, of Anderson, passed away on Monday, Nov. 21, 2022, at Community Northview Care Center in Anderson following an extended illness. He was born on April 2, 1944, in Perkinsville, Indiana to Harold L. and Gertrude Snyder. Mr. Snyder retired from the assembly line at Guide Lamp…
Read MoreIndiana American Water Provides Tips to Properly Dispose of Fats, Oils and Grease
With the holidays here, Indiana American Water is reminding customers not to invite FOG (Fats, Oils, and Grease) clogs to your gatherings. The day after Thanksgiving, which plumbers call Brown Friday—named after the color of sewage—is typically the busiest day of the year for them. Along with turkey, gravy, and all the trimmings come fats,…
Read MoreDay Four Unlike Any Thanksgiving Before
Thursday marked the most untraditional of Thanksgivings. But what a day to be thankful for. Our first stop after leaving the Dead Sea was Masada. If you don’t know the story, you would be hard pressed to find one with more drama, courage and sacrifice. If you do know the story and have never been,…
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