Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026 Issue #407

From Dubois County

Good afternoon, Reader,

Danny Mehringer took a few laps around the Stir-N-Up Hope Barn Tuesday morning. He had just celebrated his 85th birthday on Monday and was reconnecting with his love for horses through a special program with St. Charles Health Campus.

The last time Danny had been on a horse was more than 20 years ago, when he would ride Ambassador Marty around the family farm in Jasper.

"They had named him before I bought him," Danny said about Marty with a chuckle.

Danny, who's been a resident at St. Charles for a couple of years now, really wanted to ride a horse again, but his aging body made it difficult.

Through a connection with Stir-N-Up Hope, the Jasper campus helped Danny fulfill his wish through a company program called "Live a Dream," which brings dreams to life for residents.

With coaching from Becky Perkins, Danny connected with Doc and spent time guiding him around the barn. It brought back memories of his time with Ambassador Marty.

After leaving the barn, Danny, a National Guard veteran, visited the Huntingburg Veterans Memorial before heading to Jasper.

According to Sherri Byers, Life Enrichment Director, the campus wanted to honor Danny with the experience this week in connection with Veterans Day.

Danny loved it all.

"I really enjoyed it," Danny said. "It was a great day."

From Dubois County with love.

Matthew and Amy Crane

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