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Executive Officers
President ~ Randy Packer
Vice President ~ Joy Sharp
Secretary/Treasurer ~ Cory Brown
Board of directors
Members
Lisa Bowen-Slaven
Lulu May Carney
David Clark
Marilyn Faulkner
Pat Grosenbacher
Ann Kadish
Amanda Mainstone
Mary Lee Mitchell
James Norris
Karan Scigouski
Ted Strawser
Tom Zachrich
County Commissioner Assignment:
Jac Price County Council Assignment:
Charles Ashcraft
Volume 19, Issue 08 August 2013
SAVE THE DATE
Tuesday, October 15th, 2013
8:00 AM—3:00 PM
Michiana Event Center
7605 N S.R. 9 — Howe, IN
Mission, Vision & Values Statements The LaGrange County Council on Aging's’ mission is to be a provider and resource for services that improve the quality of life for older adults of LaGrange County and enable them to retain their independence, including providing accessible public transportation for all residents of the county. The LaGrange County Council on Aging's’ vision is to enrich the quality of life for every LaGrange County senior citizen by serving as a leader and catalyst for programs, education, and services that foster independence.
Stewardship: We use our resources responsibly. Teamwork: We are committed to teamwork and value everyone’s contribution. Excellence: We expect the best of ourselves and one another. Integrity: We keep our word and are faithful to whom we say we are. Dignity: We respect and fully recognize the person as an individual
Senior Pak and Senior Mart Food Arrive at the COA
If you receive Senior Pak from
the LaGrange County Council on
Aging or if you come in and shop
out of the Senior Mart pantry, for
the most part, your food comes
from Community Harvest in Fort
Wayne. The LaGrange County
Council on Aging purchases the
food at a “very” discounted price
to offer this food to seniors that
are qualified for the program. We
receive donations for the food
pantry and in the past have re-
ceived a grant from the LaGrange
County Community Foundation to
help with the purchase of the
food. We also were able to use
this money to purchase turkeys
twice last year, for people that were eligible for Senior Mart.
Normally we schedule food pick up when we have another trip to Fort
Wayne to save on gas. As you can see in the picture, it quite often requires
some creative thinking. The person that we transported happened to be in a
wheelchair, so the driver secured the bags of groceries on the rear seat to
make sure they didn’t fall. If you see a staff/board member of the LaGrange
County Community Foundation thank them for the Caring Community grant
that they gave to us to make this food available. Great job to the LaGrange
County Council on Aging transportation specialist Mike Nelson for using his
thinking cap that day! If you would like more information on the food pro-
gram please contact Erin at 260-463-4161. If you would like to inquire about
donating to the Caring Community Grant Making Fund, contact Loren at the
LaGrange County Community Foundation at 260-463-4363.
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Special Thank You
Every Thurs-day morning, rain, snow or shine, the Foltz Bakery of LaGrange provides the Council on Aging with donuts for their weekly morning coffee and donut program. Thanks so much to Foltz Bakery for their thoughtfulness, generosity and delicious donuts. Every Thursday morning, our cli-ents come to the Council on Aging building for their Blood Pressure/glucose testing. Thanks to Miller’s Merry Manor for donating the time and professional nursing ser-vice for this very important weekly activity.
www.lagrangecoa.org
Senior Day At The
LaGrange County 4-H Fair
Amanda Mainstone, Director of
Admissions & Marketing from Life Care
Center of LaGrange serves up lunch at
Senior Day at the Fair!
LuLu May Carney may not have won the
oldest person at the fair this year, but she
was still able to enjoy the great music
played by Lester Schrock and Joe &
Kathryn Lehman.
Tons of great activities were offered at
senior day, including some great
entertainment.
A big thanks to Life Care Center
of LaGrange, Miller’s Merry Man-
or, Parkview LaGrange Hospital,
TRIAD/AARP, Lester Schrock, and
Joe & Kathryn Lehman for making
Senior Day at the LaGrange Coun-
ty 4-H Fair a huge success.
We hope to see everyone at the
Council on Aging’s Senior Expo on
Tuesday, October 15th, 2013
The oldest senior at senior day
this year was Nettie Fehlberg.
She is 93 years young!
222 South State Street
Kendallville, Indiana 46755
(260) 347-0950
State Road 9 North
Wolcottville, Indiana 46795
(260) 854-2251
Pat & Kathy Young
w w w . y o u n g f a m i l y f u n e r a l h o m e . c o m
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JUNE 2013 SERVICE REPORT
BP/Glucose Checks ................................................... 50
BINGO ....................................................................... 36
Volunteer Hours ....................................................... 83
Transportation Vehicle Miles ................................... 33,161
Total Transportation Trips ....................................... 2,396
Total Transportation Hours……………………………… 1,811.42
Clients unable to schedule ....................................... 29
Home Assistant Clients............................................. 22
Home Assistant Miles ............................................... 544
Phone Calls ............................................................... 890
Senior Mart Client/Trips ........................................... 18/23
Mary Lee Mitchell
Registered Representative
3900 Edison Lakes Parkway
Suite 120
Mishawaka, IN 46545
Fax: 574-273-5680
Toll Free: 800-982-7597 ext. 324
Cell: 260-750-1146
Wills
Living Wills
Probate Decedent’s Estates
212 South Detroit Street
LaGrange, IN 46761-1808
463-2526 (Office) 854-2564 (Residence)
JEFFREY W. WIBLE Attorney at Law
MICHAEL J. FROST Funeral Director
603 S. Detroit Street LaGrange, IN 46761
Phone: (260) 463-3444
Cell: (574) 292-0659
Fax: (260) 463-3481
Carney-Frost Funeral Home
Support Groups Alzheimer - August 20th at 6:00 PM @ COA
Stroke - August 22nd at 6:30 PM @ COA
www.lagrangecoa.org
Have You Visited Us Online Lately?
The LaGrange County Council on Aging’s website has
helpful information that is always being updated.
VISIT US OUR WEBSITE AT
WWW.LAGRANGECOA.ORG
Are You On Facebook?
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK
WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/LAGRANGECOA
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Friday, August 2nd
with Carl Mosher
Call 463-4161 to sign up
LaGrange County Council on Aging
WISH LISTWISH LIST Lunch Sponsors
Flat Screen TV
Blue Ray Player
Small Plastic Bowls/Plates
Large Plastic Plates
Regular & Decaf Coffee
Frozen Lemonade
AAA Batteries
Coffee Creamer
Stamps
Bingo Prizes
Armor All Wipes
Gas Cards
6’ Folding Table
Windshield Washer Fluid
15 Gal. Trash Bags
Lysol Wipes
Small Coffee Creamers
Glass Cleaner
Toilet Bowl Cleaner
www.lagrangecoa.org
Notice Senior Mart Shoppers:
Our pantry is here for low
income seniors that need
help with groceries. 2012
filed taxes or proof of
household income are
needed for eligibility. We
also accept donations of
non-perishable items.
Please check expiration
dates before bringing in
items. $5.00 TOTAL
Friday, August 9th
with Carol Haviland
Call 463-4161 to sign up
LAGRANGE COUNTY COUN-CIL ON AGING AND LCAT
We currently seeking "A few good people" for van driver po-sitions. The position is consid-ered part-time. Must have at
least a PPC license and a good driving record. Hours are flexi-ble and will vary. This position is perfect for a semi-retired in-
dividual. Prior to hire: applicant will be subject to drug/alcohol screen and physical exam. Please stop at 125 W. Fenn
St., Ste. 400, LaGrange, IN for more information.
What’s going to be going on at the
senior expo you ask?
Informational booths from businesses, health care
providers, and more
Free Health Screenings (Bone density scans, diabetic
testing, blood pressure checks
Flu Shots
Entertainment from local bands, groups, and schools
Chances to win amazing door prizes
AND MUCH MORE!!!
$15.00 TOTAL
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Free medical equipment for use as
needed. Lift chair available.
Call 463-4161 for more information
CLASSIFIEDS
COA is looking for
Part-Time Van Drivers
Paid position. Call Cheri for more info
at 463-4161
www.lagrangecoa.org
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We need volunteers to assist us
with the “LaGrange County Senior
Expo”. Call us if you’re interested!
Volunteers needed to help with our
wheel chair ramp project and small
home repairs.
Do you need help with cleaning,
cooking, errands, adults care, etc.?
Available for assisting over night if
needed.
Affordable rates, please call Jan at
(260) 463-1709 for more information.
LaGrange County REMC Offers Members
FREE Home Energy Audits.
Call our office, 260-463-7165 and set up an appointment with Energy Services Specialist, Dan Levitz. Dan will visit your home and use diagnostic equipment to find points of air infiltration and areas that need to be air sealed or insulat-ed. You will receive a follow up report with details about steps you can take to save energy, money and increase the comfort in your home.
LaGrange County REMC offers incentives to our members for the installation of energy efficient heating and cooling equipment, heat pump water heater, and refrigerator/freezer recycling.
The REMC and Farmers State Bank have also joined forces to help with financ-ing projects that *qualify for energy savings.
Find more information about these programs and others at www.lagrangeremc.com or call LaGrange County REMC at (260) 463-7165 for details.
*Application required; loan subject to credit approval.
*Farmers State Bank is a Member FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender.
July’s Luncheon was sponsored by
Strawser Auction Group and the Apron
Strings of the Wolcottville United Meth-
odist Church.
The luncheon was a “good bye” to Col-
ton C. Strawser, our Director of Devel-
opment, as he move away to Indianapo-
lis for college.
Colton’s father owns Strawser Auction
Group, and his mother Karen is a mem-
ber of the Wolcottville United Meth-
odist’s group called the Apron Strings.
They fix meals for funeral dinners,
church suppers, and for private parties
in their newly remodeled kitchen.
For additional information on the Apron
Strings, feel free to contact Karen
Strawser at (260) 854-2235. Apron Strings members Alta, Barb, and Karen
Farewell Luncheon
Thank You To Our Volunteers
COA Reporter Page 6 www.lagrangecoa.org
Special thank
you to
Arrowhead
popcorn for
being our
popcorn
sponsor!
Our Deepest Thanks...
Donations Strawser Auction Group
Wolcottville United Methodist Church - Apron Strings Youth Philanthropy Initiative of Indiana
LaGrange County 4-H Fair Gertrude Weaver Eden Worship Center Kristyn Steele Francis Grogg Norma Shultz Calvary Chapel
Charles Ashcraft Lulu May Carney
David Clark Rodney Duvall
Glen Eash Marilyn Faulkner
Ann Fremion Barbara Frymier Jeremy Goody
Pat Grosenbacher James Haas Jody Isaacs Blake Leiter
Amanda Mainstone Sterling Messer
Viola Miller Mary Lee Mitchell
Eric O’Neal Randy Packer Cheri Perkins Hazel Reese
Santiago Rodriguez Padro Rubalcaba Karan Scigouski
Joy Sharp Myron Sharp Kristyn Steele
Colton Strawser Nate Wappes
Erin Young
MOVIE
Footcare Clinic Aug. 16th & 28th, At COA Schedule by calling 463-4161
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Dates to Remember
Free Popcorn and a Movie
August 16th at 9:30 AM
BIBLE STUDY 9-10am At the COA
August 7, 14, 21& 28 Anyone of any denomination is welcome.
BINGO Every Thursday, 9-10 am
Bring non-perishable food item to play.
Blood Pressure & Glucose Checks
Every Thursday morning 8-9am @ COA
AARP Friday, August 2nd—12:00 PM LaGrange Town Park (Carry-In)
Wii Bowling August 5th, 9 – 10 AM
WAL-MART TRIP August 12th - 10am to 12 pm
Please call office for van service (260)463-4161
COA LUNCHEON
August 19th,11:30 am at COA
Call 463-4161 to RSVP (bring item for Senior Mart)
Speaker: Vicki Archer Sponsor: Whispering Pines
Euchre Club Every Wednesday 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Healthy Living/Diabetic
Class
Tuesday, August 20th
10:00 AM
www.lagrangecoa.org
1st Annual
Civil War History Day
Downtown LaGrange, IN
August 10th, 2013
7:00 AM—4:00 PM
FREE ADMISSION
Encampment by the 44th IN His-
torical Organization
Impressions & Demonstrations
Music of the times
Authors & Artists
Vendors of Food & Wares
Farmers Market
AND MUCH MORE!
Encampment and activities held of
the grounds of the LaGrange County
Court House, Historical Society Muse-
um and Library.
WE WILL BE HAVING
CHICAGO STYLE HOT
DOGS!!!
COA Reporter Page 8
Friday, August 16th ● 9:30 a.m.
Popcorn & Movie
On the third Friday of every month the LaGrange County Council on Aging hosts a movie day.
Popcorn is generously provided by our sponsor Arrowhead Popcorn located in LaGrange. Come
join us on Friday, August 16th for a movie!
Wheelchairs
Wheelchair Ramps
& Loan Equipment
The LaGrange County Council on Aging has loaner equipment for our LaGrange County Seniors or those
with disabilities.
Wheelchairs Walkers Canes Commodes Shower Chairs
If you are in need of any of
these items, please contact
the Council on Aging at
463-4161
Items loaned at no charge,
however donations
are accepted.
www.lagrangecoa.org
Humor Section
“THE POTTY”
A LITTLE THREE-YEAR-OLD BOY IS SITTING ON THE TOILET. HIS MOTHER THINKS HE HAS BEEN
IN THERE TOO LONG, SO SHE GOES IN TO SEE WHAT'S UP.
THE LITTLE BOY IS SITTING ON THE TOILET LOOKING AT A BOOK. BUT ABOUT EVERY 15 SECONDS OR SO;
HE PUTS THE BOOK DOWN, GRIPS ONTO THE TOILET SEAT WITH HIS LEFT HAND AND HITS HIMSELF ON
TOP OF HIS HEAD WITH HIS RIGHT HAND.
HIS MOTHER SAYS: "BILLY, ARE YOU ALL RIGHT? YOU'VE BEEN IN HERE FOR A WHILE."
BILLY SAYS: "I'M FINE, MOMMY. I JUST HAVEN'T GONE POTTY YET."
MOTHER SAYS: "OK, YOU CAN STAY HERE A FEW MORE MINUTES. BUT, BILLY, WHY ARE YOU
HITTING YOURSELF ON THE HEAD?"
BILLY SAYS: "WORKS FOR KETCHUP." Donations Continued…
Ray Springer
Norina Miller
Sandy Rhodes
Linda Dewacher
Anna Jack
Karen Strawser
Check out our wish list for a list of items that
we are currently in need of.
Page 9 August 2013
Age 60 & over ride for a donation within
LaGrange Co.
Anyone Can Ride
www.lagrangecoa.org
Cheryl Terry, BSM
Client Services Supervisor
COA Reporter Page 10
309 W. Michigan St.
LaGrange, IN 46761
(260) 463-3131 Office
260-463-4244 Fax
www.fruripmayfuneralhome.com
Frurip-May Funeral Home
www.CorpsOfAngels.com
1566 Shook Drive
Auburn, IN 46706
Tel 260 927.9840
Fax 260 927.9845
Toll Free 888 927.9840
ANGEL CORPS
Brian H. May
Funeral Director
www.lagrangecoa.org
LaGrange County Country Place Apartments - 215 W. South Street, LaGrange, IN - (260) 463-8861
Meal Time - 11:30
Call 463-4161 for more information
Page 11 August 2013
Your name on both sides of
LCAT vehicle for each month
Your name published in our
monthly newsletter
Community recognition of your
support
Become a Gas Sponsor of the Month
1 month for $150 Each additional month
$100 / month
Wal-Mart Shopping Trip August 12th
10 am—12 pm
Topeka Shopping Trip Visit Topeka Pharmacy, Save A
Lot and many other Topeka
businesses!
August 26th
10 am—12 pm
www.lagrangecoa.org
Gas Sponsors IU Health Systems Parkview LaGrange Hospital United Fund of LaGrange County
August is National Immunization Awareness Month!
August is National Immunization Awareness Months. For seniors (over age 65),
you may need one or more vaccines, even if you received vaccines as a child or
as a young adult. Ask your doctor which ones are right for you. Vaccines recom-
mend for older adults can prevent:
Influenza (Flu)
Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
Diphtheria/Tetanus
Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
Pneumococcal (Pneumonia)
Influenza—The flu vaccine can protect you for one flu season. The vaccine is
designed to protect you from 3 different types of the flu virus that experts pre-
dict will be the most common during the upcoming flu season. Get the vaccine
as soon as it is possible for your area. Flu season usually peaks around January
or February, but it can occur as late as May.
Shingles—The only way to reduce the risk of developing shingles and the long
term pain that can follow shingles is to get vaccinated. You are at risk of shin-
gles if you have had the chickenpox. Shingles is caused by a reactivation of the
chickenpox virus in a person’s body. Your risk for getting shingles begins to rise
around 50. Anyone 60 years of age or older should get the shingles vaccine,
regardless of whether they recall having had chickenpox or not.
Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis (Whooping Cough) - There are four combination
vaccines used to prevent diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis. DTaP, Tdap, DT,
and Td. Two of these (DTaP and DT) are given to children younger than seven
years of age, and two (Tdap and Td) are given to older children and adults. Talk
to your doctor if you are unsure which vaccines you or your children have re-
ceived in the past.
Pneumococcal (Pneumonia) - PPSV or PPSV23 are vaccines for all adults 65
years and older and those 2 years of age and older at high risk of disorders.
Vaccinations are recommended for all adults 65 years of age and older.
For additional information on vaccinations, and
which ones you should get to protect yourself,
please consult your doctor. For additional infor-
mation on the vaccinations listed above, please visit
http://www.vaccines.gov/who_and_when/seniors/
STAY SAFE & STAY HEALTHY
LaGrange County Council on Aging
PO Box 107 • 125 W. Fenn Street, Ste. 400
LaGrange, IN 46761
LCCOA Staff:
Executive Director: Cheri Perkins [email protected] Transportation Coordinator: Kristyn Steele [email protected] Director of Development: Colton Strawser [email protected] Transportation Assistant: Erin Young [email protected] Home Asst. Coordinator: Vicki Baltes [email protected] Administrative Assistant: Deb Carter Home Asst.: Shelley Hamilton, Carol Haviland, Connie Kresse, and Linda Llera Transportation Specialists: Steve Olinger, Carl Stump, Wayne Bieberich, Bob Fauver, Steven Larkey, Byron Kline, John Crist, Kevin Ramer, Eli Kinsinger, Shirlena McCann, Dale Wentworth, Kevin Nelson, Mike Nelson, Phil Trippi, Lyle Miller, and Michael Richards
Non-Profit
Organization
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LaGrange, IN. 46761
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