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Hamilton County’s Polar Bear
A few years ago, while thumbing through the Noblesville Daily Ledger’s 1992 pictorial history of Hamilton County, I was startled to run across a rather cheeky — and I mean that in every sense of the word — photo of local auctioneer, Col. R. C. (Roland C.) Foland. (He wasn’t in the military. “Colonel” is…
Read MoreAre you having some hearing trouble? This may be why
A patient whose mother is having hearing difficulties asked me to write about the best way to purchase hearing aids. I’d like to begin with some background on hearing. It goes without saying that hearing is one of our most important senses. It is critical for our quality of life as well as for safety…
Read MoreAs new car prices average $45,000, choose one of these for under $25k
Average new car prices topped $45,000 during 2021, but you can buy one of these excellent models for under $25,000. See if you prefer a hybrid pickup, sporty crossover, or fast-driving compact. Ford Maverick The blockbuster Maverick comes standard as a hybrid, achieves 42-MPG city. Or, go for the 250 horsepower turbo-four. Edgy interiors add…
Read MoreTalking about taking a New Year Inventory and stock
The New Year is when we take stock. In some cases, like my husband Peter’s, this is literal. He keeps an inventory of our canned goods and chastises me if I mess up his inventory. “Did you mark off the black beans?” “Um, no.” “You have to mark it off on the list or I…
Read MoreScrapping another column together
I once heard a fascinating story of an electrician. Every night after work, he gathered all of the scrap pieces of wire from the job site, and throw them in his truck. Then at night, he’d sit watch-ing his favorite television shows, and strip all of the plastic insulation from the wire, leaving be-hind only…
Read MoreA promise is a promise, and you made a promise to get more exercise in the New Year
by John Grimaldi Editorial contributor, the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC] So your kids got you to promise to exercise more in 2022 during the festivities of the holiday season. You couldn’t resist. After all, you agreed because you love them but now you either disappoint them and take it easy or convince yourself…
Read MoreCan ‘adaptogens” relieve stresses from COVID-19?
by John Grimaldi Editorial contributor, the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC] The world has been in a state of extreme stress for nearly two years now since the breakout of the COVID pandemic. Sadly, there appears to be no end in sight. We may not be able to do anything about the cause but,…
Read MoreAsk Rusty – I have Medicare Advantage – Why is a Medicare premium deducted from my Social Security?
Dear Rusty: My wife and I have a Medicare Advantage Plan, and we do not use Medicare for our claims. However, we still have the Medicare premium deducted from our Social Security checks. Is this correct? Signed: Wondering Dear Wondering: If, after age 65, you choose to take Medicare outpatient coverage of any kind you…
Read MoreThe nine Boilermaker transfers impact on team’s victories
If there was any doubt how important the transfer portal will be to college football, look no further than Michigan State.The Spartans finished with 11 victories, nine more than the COVID-shortened 2020 season, and the foundation for that record-setting turnaround was 20 transfers. Kenneth Walker III led that transfer class and powered the Michigan State…
Read MoreWolfsie talks of surfing the internet ’til you drop
I did something this year for the first time in the history of my 40-year marriage. I guess I was going through a kind of (late) mid-life crisis and I needed a little novelty in my life. I had heard that unless I was careful, I could end up with a bad virus. That was…
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