710 N. Opportunity Dr. - Columbia City, IN 46725 Office Hours 8 am—4 pm

260-248-8944 1-800-290-1697 TTY Relay 800-743-3333 www.whitleycountycouncilonaging.com

FEBRUARY 2021 VOL. 48 - ISSUE 2

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ABOUT OUR CENTER

To enable the senior citizens of Whitley County to live confident, dignified, independent and

productive lives through education, programs and services.

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CORPORATION OFFICERS

Thor Hodges President At Large Ron Myer Vice President, Mayoral Rep. Jane Yohe Secretary, Jefferson Twp. Duane Janssen Treasurer

BOARD MEMBERS

Connie Reimer At Large Betty Mink Cleveland Twp. Jim Kyler Columbia Twp. Joan Western County Council Rep. Larry Barr Etna-Troy Twp. Pat Loe Richland Twp. Linda LeFever Smith Twp. Virginia Wright Thorncreek Twp. Marlin Leininger Union Twp.

STAFF DIRECTORY

Becky Salaway, Executive Director ext 3

Nancy Bledsoe, Office Administrator ext 4

Carrie Perry, Activity/Nutrition ext 2 Fran, Brenda

Bernie King, Transportation Dept. ext 1 Debi & Kim

Debi Bosselman, Billing Specialist ext 7

Nancy Lou, Reception ext 5 Rose & Sharon

Darlene Bockelman, Tour Director ext 11

WCT Drivers ext 1 Ernie, George, Jim, Joe, Linda, Mark, Mike, Sarah, Sheralynn & Tom

OUR MISSION

OUR SERVICES

* Transportation

* Woodlands Café

* Lending Library

* Information & Referral

* Woodlands Food Share Program

* Senior Fair (annually)

* Senior Caller (monthly)

* Tax Assistance (in season)

* Social Gatherings &

Entertainment

* Medical Equipment Loan

Program

TITLE VI NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: All programs and services are provided without regard to age, race, color,

religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights

Act. Any person who believes she or he has been aggrieved by any unlawful discriminatory practice under Title

VI may file a complaint with WCCOA.

* Health Programs/Exercise

* Educational/Informational

Programs

* Non-Perishable Food Pantry &

Bread Pantry

* Woodland Tours Program

OUR PEOPLE

A Friend Is Like A Valentine A friend is like a Valentine, Heartwarming, bringing pleasure, Connected to good feelings, With memories to treasure. Seeing a special Valentine Brings happiness to stay, And that is what you do, friend, You brighten every day! By Joanna Fuchs

Citation: Fuchs, Joanna. “A Friend Is Like A Valentine.” Poemsource.com, poemsource.com/friend-valentine-poems.html. Accessed 20 January 2021.

ABOUT OUR CENTER

Scavenger Question: Who invented the first gas pump in 1885?

LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR

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Wishing all our friends a safe, healthy, and happy Valentine’s Day!!

XOXO, Becky

INFORMATION WE NEED

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Call 248-8944 for a ride!

Toll Free: 1-800-290-1697 Hours: 7am - 5pm Monday - Friday

Notice of 24 - 48 hours (prior to 1:00pm) is necessary.

Senior Transportation Services are funded in part through Title III of the Older Americans Act and Social Service Block

Grants distributed through Aging and In-Home Services of Northeast Indiana. We are a Medicaid transit provider.

WHITLEY COUNTY TRANSIT

CONTACT US

PRICING

Who Name, address, phone number, birthday, any disabilities, and if the client has Medicaid.

When Appointment date and time.

Where Destination, including address.

Contact/Billing Information Name and address of the responsible parties.

$4 per trip within 4 miles of the city limits / $3 for children 6-12 with adult (1st child free) $7 per trip within Whitley County / $3 for children 6-12 with adult (1st child free) $27 each way for trips outside Whitley County (up to 30 miles) Children 5 and under ride free with adult - Adult must provide the car seat Veterans $20 round trip for trips outside Whitley County Seniors 60+ donation only*, service is not denied to anyone who is not able to donate.

* Public Rates apply for 60+ traveling to and from employment.

The Alan Fox Fund at the Community Foundation of Whitley County has been established to help provide affordable transportation to VA hospitals or other VA approved facilities in Indiana for veterans living in Whitley County. The fund works in conjunction with Whitley County Transit to help offset trip charges.

Please call Whitley County Transit at 260-248-8944 for more information.

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VETERANS TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE

WHITLEY COUNTY TRANSIT

For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.lpiseniors.com Whitley County Council on Aging, Inc., Columbia City, IN A 4C 01-2102

At Angels of Mercy HomeCare, it’s all about helping people. Our local professionals work together every day to deliver the high-quality home healthcare you need.

Call us today at 574.306.2843 to learn moreabout home healthcare.

Now hiring RNs with sign-on bonus!

We bring healing

HOME.

ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

MEETINGS

INTERNATIONAL DAY

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CRAFTS

DIY Home Craft Kits

Wednesday, February 24

If you are interested in crafting at home, call the Woodlands at 260-248-8944 to receive a kit. All supplies will be provided and

delivered right to your door. While supplies last.

~ Sponsored by Miller’s Merry Manor ~

The Hungarian Experience

Wednesday, February 10

Hungarian Paprikash & Fire Roasted Tomatoes

plus Hungarian Lemon Cake for dessert

Picture: www.cnn.com/travel/destinations/hungary

Board Meeting

Monday, February 15 at 9:00 am

Board Meeting Minutes are available at the front desk and will be mailed or emailed upon request.

*This meeting will be closed to the public due to COVID restrictions.

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Missing out on Bingo?

Now you don’t have to since we have the ability to go “virtual” with Bingo.

If you have a phone or computer, you can join the fun from home!

Call Carrie at the Woodlands for details at 260-248-8944.

Beginning March 2021

Parkview Home Health & Hospice Bingo!

MONTHLY QUESTION

We’ll be celebrating January Birthdays from a distance on...

Thursday, February 25

Smothered Chicken

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Let us know if you have a February

Birthday, and we’ll send a little surprise with your order.

** Take-Out & Delivery **

Call the Woodlands at 260-248-8944 to place your Take-Out or Delivery order.

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VIRTUAL BINGO

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COMING SOON

ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

Beginning in March: Crazy Dessert Day!

On the first Friday of each month, our lunch will come with a “crazy dessert” for you to analyze.

If your taste buds can detect the main ingredients used in the dessert, then be the first to call us with

those ingredients to win a prize!

Our library has wonderful books, magazines, and puzzles available for loan. All we ask is that you return the items when you are finished with them. If you have something to contribute to the library, we will gladly add it for others to enjoy!

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Please be advised that the Woodlands Events & Activities are subject to change in order to

follow any changes in the safety guidelines set forth by the County Health Department and the

CDC. Also note that all Meals are subject to change at the discretion of our kitchen staff.

February is Heart Health Month!

A great time to focus on your heart and commit to a healthy lifestyle in order to reduce your risk

factors for developing cardiovascular disease.

Friday, February 5 is National Wear Red Day! https://dining.carleton.ca/2019/happy-heart-month-eating-for-heart-health/

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LOVE YOUR HEART

LIBRARY

IMPORTANT NOTICE

ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

VALENTINE SWEET TREATS FUNDRAISER

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What would Valentine’s Day be without a sweet treat for someone special in your life?

The Woodlands is making it easy for you to show your love this Valentine’s Day with a box of delicious desserts! Each beautifully wrapped box is just $10 and will contain 4 desserts (Cream Puff with Strawberry Slices, Oreo Ganache Tartlet, Turtle Brownie, Lemon Poppy Seed Pastry) and have a Valentine Message Tag.

Delivery within Columbia City limits is included! Not within the city limits? No problem! Pick up your boxes at the Woodlands and deliver them yourself! These sweet treats will be available for pick-up and delivery at the Woodlands on the following days:

Thursday, February 11 from 11am - 3pm Friday, February 12 from 11am - 3pm Saturday, February 13 from 11am - 2pm (No Saturday deliveries, pick-up only)

Please complete and mail the following information along with your payment to the Woodlands Senior Activity Center at 710 Opportunity Drive, Columbia City, IN 46725. To place your order by phone, please call 260-248-8944. Orders must be received by Monday, February 8. Cash or checks are preferred. Credit card payments are accepted; however, a $2 convenience fee will be applied to the total cost.

Show your love in two ways by giving a treat box to someone special AND by supporting the Woodlands Senior Nutrition Program!

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Purchaser Name:___________________________________ Phone:____________________

Number of Boxes:________ Pick Up Date: □ February 11 □ February 12 □ February 13

Delivery Information:

Recipient Name:____________________________________ Phone:____________________

Recipient Address:______________________________________________________________

Tag Names To:___________________________ From:___________________________

Delivery Date: □ February 11 □ February 12

Please use a separate sheet for additional deliveries.

ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

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ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

Refer to the Director’s Letter for this Month’s Question

Read through the caller and find the underlined letters. You must note the letter and the page number it was found on. Then unscramble the letters to reveal the

answer.

If you are the first person to call into the Woodlands with the order of the letters with their page numbers and the correct answer,

you win a prize! Good luck & have fun!!

Letters __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

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For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.lpiseniors.com Whitley County Council on Aging, Inc., Columbia City, IN B 4C 01-2102

Welcomes Attorney Robert J. Butler• ESTATE PLANNING • FAMILY LAW MATTERS • SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY • BUSINESS LAW • MEDIATION SERVICES

(260) 248-2224 1-888-248-2224

www.whitleylaw.com

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Medicare plan that’s right for you and your budget.

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Senior Day EVERY TUESDAY

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Woodland Tour Season 2021 April 8, 2021: We are starting our season with a trip to Mrs. Wicks pie factory in Winchester where we will sample a piece of pie and tour the factory. We will then head down the road to Fountain City, have a late lunch at the Family Diner, then proceed to the Levi Coffin Museum, once a major stop on the Underground Railroad. The cost is only $83 per person. A $20 deposit is due by February 28. Final payment due Mar ch 25. May 13, 2021: Right Bed, Wrong Husband - Turkeyville. The cost is $105. A $20 deposit is due March 30. Final payment due by April 15. Warning: website states there is “adult” language in the show. May 20-21, 2021: We have had several requests to return to the Ark Encounter and the Creation Museum, so we are offering the trip again this year. We’ll do the Ark Encounter on Day 1 and the Creation Museum on Day 2. The cost is $325 Single, $285 Double or $250 Triple. A $75 deposit is due by March 15. Final payment due by April 15. June 9, 2021: We will be down on the Farm! We’ll travel to Fair Oaks Farms to spend the day touring the Dairy, Swine and Crop operations at America’s number 1 agricultural tour destination. The cost is $115. A $35 deposit is required by April 30. Final payment due by May 15.

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CELEBRATIONS

TRAVEL

Chinese New Year is Friday, February 12! This celebration signifies the transition between the zodiac signs. As fate would have it, 2020 was the year of the Rat which seems fitting. 2021 is the year of the OX! “In Chinese culture, the Ox is a valued animal. Because of its role in agriculture, positive characteristics, such as being hardworking and honest, are attributed to it.” With a year of hard work containing the pandemic ahead, the assets of the Oxen could come in handy!

To celebrate the Chinese New Year, we will be sending out Chinese fortune cards with every meal on Friday, February 12. Each card will contain a fortune for the coming year and four will be prize winners!! If you receive one of the winning cards, call the front desk at 248-8944 and a chocolate prize will be sent to you!!

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~ Deepak Chopra ~

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For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.lpiseniors.com Whitley County Council on Aging, Inc., Columbia City, IN C 4C 01-2102

Terry Sweeney to place an ad today! tsweeney@4LPi.com or (800) 477-4574 x6407

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Becky’s From The Heart Nail Care

• Diabetics, Thickened Nails, Oddly Shaped Nails • Dremel for thick nails and end smoothing • $50 for Columbia City Residents and patients in my work route area • $60 for surrounding areas within 20 miles of Columbia City

Emma ‘Becky’ Settles, LPN 260-609-7581 • becky.settles.lpn@outlook.com

IN HOME TOENAIL TRIMMING

*Cash or Check

ONLY

Feb.1: William Johnson Feb.2: Shirley Show Feb. 3: Patricia Bradlow Toni Lehman Richard Shaffer Feb.4: Flo Beachler Elmer Wilson Feb.5: Glenys Mills Feb.6: Anna Johnson Marsha Mack Feb.7: Gladys Bantz Feb. 8: Sonny Myers Feb. 10: Jim Beck Glenn Snapp Feb. 11: Mary Corner Jerry Hake

Feb. 13: Richard Bohde Paul Savio

Feb. 14: George Carter

Jim Kyler Ruth Lang Feb. 15: Sharon Kimmel Feb. 16: Penny Felger Feb. 17: Nancy Dietz Carrie Poe Feb. 18: Dee Green

Wanda Grepke Bonnie Whittacer Feb. 19: Jeanette Smethers Feb. 20: Hank Poole Feb. 21: Stanley Campbell

Ann Elliott Penny Kramer

Feb. 22: Pauline Clark Edwin Parker Roberta Wallace Feb. 23: Donna Schroeder Feb. 24: Mary Lou DeBolt Feb. 27: Linda Bustamante Mary MacPherson

Carl Osborn Feb. 28: Deb Darr Judy Zeigler Feb. 29: Jackie McDaniel Michael Parker

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HAPPY FEBRUARY BIRTHDAY

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We’re celebrating you!!

Happy February Birthday!

May your Birthday be filled with love, joy, and laughter.

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QUARANTINE HUMOR

Ran out of toilet paper and started using lettuce leaves. Today was just the tip of

the iceberg, tomorrow romaines to be seen.

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If I keep stress-eating at this level, the buttons on my shirt will start social

distancing from each other.

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My hands are consuming more

alcohol than my mouth!

Hand Sanitizer

70% Alcohol

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For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.lpiseniors.com Whitley County Council on Aging, Inc., Columbia City, IN D 4C 01-2102

CALL (260) 224-2867

Affordable 55+ Senior Apartment Community

Income-Restrictions Apply

2-BEDROOM APARTMENTSAVAILABLE NOW!

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As Indiana’s oldest family-owned and operated funeral service, we are the trusted source for preneed funeral arrangements and at-need services with the

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Smith & Sons Funeral Home 207 North Main Street, Columbia City, IN 46725

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(260) 723-5221Call for a FREE no-obligation quote designed

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HAIR CARE

EXERCISE

We would like to go “virtual” with our exercise class. If you have a phone or computer, you

can join the fun from home! Call Carrie at the Woodlands for additional details at

260-248-8944.

The benefits of exercising for seniors: improves strength & balance, gives you more energy, can

improve your mood, may improve cognitive function and can delay some diseases.

HEALTH & WELL-BEING

HAIRCUTS & EYEBROW WAXING

by Lyndah

Wednesday, February 10 starting at 12:00 p.m.

Call 248-8944 for your appointment.

Haircut $9

w/style $10

Men’s haircuts $5

Eyebrow waxing $5

FOOT CARE & REFLEXOLGY

By Toni Mowery, LPN

Monday, February 8 & 22

$29.00 ~ Call 248-8944 for appointments.

Please supply your own wash basin & towel.

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Clients with appointments: please use the door by the Staff Parking area to enter and exit the building.

Clients with appointments: please use the door by the Staff Parking area to enter and exit the building.

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HEALTH & WELL-BEING

LOANER EQUIPMENT

If you have a short term need for medical equipment, come see us. We have walkers, canes, crutches, commodes and shower chairs (no deposit required). The equipment is loaned out

for a period of 3 months.

Wheelchairs and knee scooters require a $25 refundable deposit. If a wheelchair is needed for longer than 3 months, a $20 rental fee per additional month will be charged.

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Incontinence items are also available. Each recipient is allowed one package per month.

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE

2122 Lincolnway Ct., Fort Wayne — (877) 223-6061

SHIP REPRESENTATIVE

Marlene McDaniel

Please call 260-403-4083 to schedule your appointment.

EQUIPMENT LOAN PROGRAM

STATE HEALTH INSURANCE

SOCIAL SECURITY

SOCIAL SECURITY ONLINE

www.socialsecurity.gov

https://www.ssa.gov/

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FOOD PROGRAMS

WEEKEND MEAL

NON-PERISHABLE FOOD PANTRY

The senior food pantry is available to seniors 50+ who find themselves short on non-perishable grocery items. It can be used as a supplemental food source one time per month. Pantry hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9 am - 10:30 am & 1 pm - 2 pm.

Bread and pet food are available dependent on supply.

WOODLANDS FOOD SHARE PROGRAM

Seniors living on a limited income and in need of additional food items on an ongoing basis can apply for a supplemental food program. The program provides a 20 to 25 lb bag of shelf stable food items delivered to the home one time per month. Call the Woodlands for more details.

SMILE CORNER

Did you know that we make meals for the weekend??

Order your weekend meal by Thursday at noon and pick up, or have delivered, as many meals as you like for the weekend!

This month, we will be offering a different breakfast casserole (with dessert) each week as a brunch meal.

Call the Woodlands for more details.

Three Elderly Sisters

Three sisters, ages 92, 94, and 96, live in a house together. One night the 96-year-old draws a bath. She puts one foot in and pauses. She yells down the stairs, "Was I getting in or out of the bath?" The 94-year-old yells back, "I don't know. I'll come up and see." She starts up the stairs and pauses. Then she yells out, "Was I going up the stairs or down?" The 92-year-old is sitting at the kitchen table having tea and listening to her sisters. She shakes her head and says, "I sure hope I never get that forgetful." She knocks on wood for good measure. She then replies, "I'll come up and help both of you as soon as I see who's at the door."

Citation: “Senior Citizen Merriment, Jokes, and Fun!” Senior Citizen Cartoons, Merriment, Humor, Jokes, and Fun! (and NO Annoying Ads!), Dave Ahl,

www.swapmeetdave.com/Humor/Seniors.htm.

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HEALTH & WELL-BEING

Sweet & Spicy Balsamic Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients

1 pkg Pork Tenderloin

1 Onion, sliced

1/2 c Chicken Broth

1/2 c Balsamic Vinegar

1/4 c Brown Sugar 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 c Smucker’s Fruit & Honey Strawberry Jalapeno Fruit Spread

Instructions

1. Place port tenderloin and onion in slow cooker. 2. Mix remaining ingredients together. 3. Pour mixture over pork tenderloin 4. Cook on low 6-8 hours or high 4-6 hours.

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Instructions

1. Beat cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy. Then beat in the sugar. 2. On low speed, beat in flour a bit at a time until incorporated. Then fold in Oreos. 3. Cover bowl and refrigerate for at least 45 minutes, and up to 2 hours. 4. Preheat oven to 350*. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll 2 tablespoons of dough

into a round and place them on the sheet, lightly pressing down on each cookie. 5. Bake 10-11 minutes. Cool and enjoy!

Oreo Cheesecake Cookies

Ingredients

4 oz Cream Cheese, softened

8 tbsp Salted Butter, at room temperature

3/4 c Sugar

1 c, 2 tbsp All Purpose Flour

10 Oreo Cookies, broken up

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2021 ELECTIONS: BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Corporation Meeting & Board Elections have been rescheduled to Wednesday, March 10. The public is encouraged to attend!!

ELECTIONS

NOTABLE FEBRUARY DATES

February 2: Groundhog Day

February 7: Super Bowl

February 12: Lincoln’s Birthday

February 14: Valentine’s Day

February 15: President’s Day

February 16: Mardi Gras

February 17: Ash Wednesday

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

www.riverbender.com/articles/details/new-look-for-abraham-lincoln-presidential-library-and-museum-website-45190.cfm; www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/g/groundhog/; dekalbcountyonline.com/super-bowl-has-illinois-connections/; gallery.yopriceville.com/Free-Clipart-Pictures/Valentine-s-Day-PNG/Happy_Valentine-s_Day_Deco_Heart_Transparent_PNG_Clip_Art_Image#.X_hf3flKiUk; goodshepherdcam-pus.org/presidents-day-origin-washingtons-birthday/; www.etsy.com/listing/770969436/happy-mardi-gras-sign-mardi-gras-round?; oumclive.org/events/ash-wednesday-worship/

February 2, 1947 Farrah Fawcett

February 3, 1950 Morgan Fairchild

February 6, 1940 Tom Brokaw

February 8, 1940 Ted Koppel

February 9, 1943 Joe Pesci

February 9, 1945 Mia Farrow

February 15, 1951 Jane Seymour

February 17, 1954 Rene Russo

February 18, 1950 Cybill Shepherd

February 18, 1954 John Travolta

February 25, 1943 George Harrison

February 26, 1953 Michael Bolton

February 28, 1948 Bernadette Peters

February 28, 1955 Gilbert Gottfried

For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.lpiseniors.com Whitley County Council on Aging, Inc., Columbia City, IN E 4C 01-2102

Terry Sweeney to place an ad today!

tsweeney@4LPi.com

or (800) 477-4574 x6407

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COVID-19 VACCINATIONS

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The COVID-19 Vaccine has Arrived in Indiana The vaccination of Hoosiers against COVID-19 has begun. Any Hoosier age 70 and older is now eligible to schedule a vaccination appointment, as are long-term care residents, first responders (fire, law enforcement, emergency medical services, reservists and volunteers) who have in-person contact with the public, and licensed and unlicensed

healthcare workers who have in-person contact with patients or infectious material in any healthcare setting. Hoosiers age 70 and older can schedule a vaccination online at www.ourshot.in.gov or https://www.coronavirus.in.gov/vaccine/index.htm or by calling 2-1-1 if they do not have access to a computer or need assistance registering. Please be patient as vaccine supply is limited. Additional groups will be eligible as soon as vaccine supplies permit. Tips to help in making an appointment from Scott Wagner, Whitley County Department of Health: • If you are scheduling online use Google Chrome as the web browser. • To schedule by phone, call 211. Wait times can be long but hang on, they will

answer. • If you are need assistance scheduling an appointment you can also call AARP, the

Library or the Woodlands Senior Center (260)248-8944. • If you absolutely cannot get help scheduling, call Scott at the Health Department

(260)248-3121 and leave a message with your name and number and he will return your call.

• The Health Department vaccination clinic is in the Whitley County Government Center at 220 West Van Buren Street on the first floor.

• Please be aware that vaccine appointments at this location are booked two weeks in advance.

Whitley County Transit is providing free transportation to vaccine appointments for 60+ Monday – Friday. Call (260)248-8944 for more details.

Source: https://www.coronavirus.in.gov/vaccine/index.htm

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