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Stamp Out Hunger seeks
to close the meal gap
Last year, Allen County residents
donated more pounds of food than
any other similarly sized commu-
nity in the nation during the Letter
Carriers’ Food Drive. In 2011, it
may be more important than ever
for the community to again rally
together to get food to those in
need.
Indiana’s food bank association
and Feeding America, the nation’s
largest domestic hunger relief
organization, recently released
“Map the Meal Gap,” a study
detailing the food budget shortfall
of families struggling with hunger
in Indiana each year. According to
the association, Feeding Indiana’s
Hungry, the state needs an addi-
tional $389,851,730 to meet food
needs. Of that, $21,234,530 is
needed in Allen County.
“Just over one million Hoosiers
are food insecure. Of them, 40
percent do not qualify for food
stamps or other government
programs,” said Emily Weikert
Bryant, executive director of
Feeding Indiana’s Hungry.
The USDA defines families as
food insecure if they lack access, at
times, to enough nutritionally
adequate food for an active, healthy
life for all household members.
Why don’t 40 percent of food inse-
cure Hoosiers qualify? What is
often overlooked is that almost half
of the food insecure have incomes
above the typical threshold for the
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
Program (SNAP), formerly called
food stamps. In addition, one in
three food insecure households have
incomes above the threshold for
most government nutrition
programs, including free and
reduced price school meals.
That is why those 40 percent rely
Students’ works on display
By VALERIE CAVIGLIA
at Fort Wayne Museum of Art
vcaviglia@kpcnews.net
Max Meyer is energetic
as he walks through the
moody lighting of the Fort
Wayne Museum of Art’s
latest exhibition. He is
barely able to finish
describing something
before his excitement takes
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www.EastAllenTimes.com April 8, 2011
Courtesy photo
The Lend A Hand 5K Walk/15M Ride on April 17 is a rain or shine
event.
Walk and ride
benefits Sexual
Assault Treatment
Center
In a month dedicated to Assault Awareness
spreading awareness Month. The event hopes
about the occurrence of to raise funding to
sexual assault, a support the SATC, a
fundraising effort will place where assault
take place to “lend a victims, whether they be
Courtesy photo hand” to those who have women, men or children,
Some food donations collected in the 2010 Letter Carriers’ Food Drive were sorted by volun- gone through the trau- can go for medical treat-
teers at the Centennial Station US Post Office at 2525 Independence Drive. matic experience. ment, counseling, and
It comes at a time when compassion.
the Fort Wayne and Allen The event will also
on food banks to feed their families, than 10,000 cities and towns County area has experi- raise funds to support
but according to Bryant, the chari- throughout the country. enced a tremendous sexual assault nurse
table hunger relief sector cannot do All residents have to do is place a increase in sexual assault examiners at the SATC.
the job alone. One effort is again grocery bag of non-perishable food cases in just the last few These registered nurses
trying to help these food pantries items by mailboxes on May 14 for months, according repre- have advanced training
get through it. their letter carrier to pickup and sentatives from the and board certification to
The National Association of distribute. It is that simple. Sexual Assault Treatment care for victims of this
Letter Carriers’ (NALC) Food Drive In the 2010 Letter Carriers’ Food Center (SATC). type of crime and can
to “Stamp Out Hunger” is the Drive, area schools, residents and The Lend A Hand 5K conduct medical forensic
largest one-day food drive in the letter carriers contributed more than Walk/15M Ride on exams.
nation. It happens each year on the Sunday, April 17 is part The event will take
second Saturday in May in more See HUNGER, page A4 of National Sexual
See WALK, page A4
over, starting him on to his tion was that of a studio choice - the California
next favorite artwork. professional. But Meyer Institute of Art, a school
Meyer, the museum’s laughed and said it was in that often places its gradu-
director of children’s fact the work of a senior at ates at Pixar Animation
education, had many Bishop Dwenger High Studios. He got in.
favorite works to discuss. School in Fort Wayne. The museum’s regional
Nearby, a lone television After the student, Seth Scholastic Art and Writing
set served as the display Boyden, was accepted to Awards Exhibition, on
case for an animated other prestigious art display through April 10,
cartoon. The quality and programs, he continued to includes hundreds of works
sophistication of its anima- hold out hope for his top that demonstrate the talents
of area teachers and
students. This year, the
region boasted 810 awards, Courtesy photo
including 335 Gold Keys, A photo by Ashley Martin, a photography student at Carroll High
which advanced for School and winner of national and regional Scholastic Art and
national-level review. Writing Awards.
The National Scholastic for Young Artists & prestigious recognition for
Art and Writing Awards, Writers, is in its 88th year teenage artists and writers
presented by the Alliance and is considered the most in the country. Student
826 Ewing Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Times Community Publications See ART, page A7
A2 • www.EastAllenTimes.com
Pet expo invites four-legged friends
“No dogs allowed.” It
is common signage in
restaurant and retail facil-
ities. For pets, there just
aren’t many places to go
with their owners. So,
when an indoor event
actually invites pets to
accompany their owners
and have a good time, it
simply cannot be passed
up.
for fun, entertainment
In its first year, the siasts.
Northern Indiana Pet The Allen County
Expo does just that for Society for the Prevention
furry friends and their of Cruelty to Animals has
families. On April 30 and helped homeless dogs and
May1 at the Allen County cats in northeast Indiana
War Memorial Coliseum, get medical attention and
the all ages event will find loving “forever”
celebrate pets during a homes for more than 50
weekend of entertainment years. This year, they are
and education for pet sponsoring the inaugural
enthusiasts, by pet enthu- Pet Expo to raise aware-
ness of these homeless
animals and their plight.
The 35,000-square-foot
venue will be filled with
businesses and animal
rescue groups to provide
a marketplace of pet-
related products and
services. Entertainment
and competitions are
scheduled during both
days of the expo for
everyone to enjoy,
including the World
Champion flying disc
dogs, the Disc-Connected
K-9’s!
Healthy spayed or
Talent Initiative grants
bolster project-based
learning programs
By BARRY ROCHFORD
barryr@kpcnews.net
More than 1,100
educators from school
districts across northeast
Indiana will receive
training in project-based
learning through a multi-
million-dollar series of
professional develop-
ment grants awarded by
the Talent Initiative.
The grants, which total
$2.07 million, also will
help fund the creation of
project-based learning
programs at area
colleges and universities
that will train future
teachers and study the
effectiveness of the
Fort Wayne Community School’s New Tech @ Wayne High School teaches students by employing
project-based learning.
neutered dogs and cats
over the age of one with
proof of vaccination from
a registered veterinarian
and a signed release form
will be allowed admission
to the event.
Admission for adults is
$5; seniors and children
ages 6 to 12 are $3; chil-
dren 5 and under get in
free; and admission for
eligible dogs and cats is
$1. To receive a $1
discount, visitors can
bring a bag of dog or cat
food that is at least 3
pounds in size to the
event.
There is still booth
space available for busi-
nesses and rescue
organizations to display
products and services or
get the word out about
their cause.
For information about
renting a booth or bulk
space, email Kelli Sowers
at kelli@acspca.org.
method of instruction.
In project-based
learning, teachers act as
facilitators as students
work in teams to gain
understanding of a
concept and then apply
what they’ve learned to a
project that they them-
selves helped choose.
Project-based learning
stresses critical thinking,
collaboration and
communication.
Leonard Helfrich,
director of the Talent
Initiative, said one of the
goals of the organization
is to assist the region’s
existing and future work
force in acquiring skills
that can benefit busi-
East Allen County Times • April 8, 2011
Photo by Good Dog Sports
Flash “The Frisbee Freak,” the 2010 Skyhoundz World Disc Dog
Champion, is one of the Disc-Connected K-9’s! coming to the
Northern Indiana Pet Expo.
nesses. Project-based
learning and an emphasis
on STEM education —
science, technology,
engineering and mathe-
matics — in area
classrooms can help
students develop skills
that companies desire,
which makes the region
as a whole more attrac-
tive from an economic
development standpoint.
“Our concern is that in
the next five years we’ll Courtesy photo
have engineering-type Helfrich
jobs, STEM-related
careers that will become said.
available, and if we Grants from the Talent
don’t have the people to Initiative, which was
fill those, those jobs will established in 2009 by
go elsewhere,” Helfrich the Northeast Indiana
Fund and the Commu-
nity Foundation of
Greater Fort Wayne
through a $20-million
grant from the Indi-
anapolis-based Lilly
Endowment, will benefit
24 school districts in 11
counties, area colleges
and universities, and
regional education
organizations. The
Northeast Indiana Fund
supports the Northeast
Indiana Regional Part-
nership.
It’s not the first time
the Talent Initiative has
stepped in to support
project-based learning. It
Courtesy photo has funded four New
Tech high schools within
the region, including
See TALENT, page A5
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Area high school graduation dates announced

High school graduation is fast approaching. The
East Allen County School District has announced
commencement ceremony dates for its five area high
schools.
Heritage Jr. Sr. High School graduation is set for
Friday, June 10 at 7:00 p.m. in the school gymna-
sium at 13608 Monroeville Rd. in Monroeville.
Leo Jr. Sr. High School is on Sunday, June 12 at
3:00 p.m. at the Allen County War Memorial Coli-
seum, located at 4000 Parnell Ave. in Fort Wayne.
New Haven High School’s commencement cere-
mony is on Friday, June 10 at 7:00 p.m. in the
school gymnasium at 1300 Green Rd. in New Haven.
Paul Harding High School graduation will take
place on Friday, June 10 at 7:00 p.m. at the Scottish
Rite Center located at 431 W. Berry St. in Fort
Wayne.
Woodlan Jr. Sr. High School’s graduation is on
Friday, June 10 at 7:00 p.m. in the school gymna-
sium at 17215 Woodburn Rd. in Woodburn.
Bishop Luers High School graduation is Friday,
May 27 at 7 p.m.; Blackhawk Christian School grad-
uation is on Sunday, June 5 at 6 p.m.; Concordia
Lutheran High School graduation is on Sunday, June
5 at 1:30 p.m.; Canterbury School baccalaureate
begins at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, followed
by graduation at 5:45 p.m.; Bishop Dwenger High
School’s graduation ceremony will take place at the
Embassy Theatre on May 27 at 6 p.m.

Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo target of scam

The Better Business Bureau of Northeast Indiana
recently alerted the public to a scam circulating the
area involving the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo.
The BBB received reports of an individual visiting
local businesses seeking support of a coupon book
they are supposedly creating to benefit the zoo.
“Not so,” said Cheryl Piropato, zoo education and
communications director. “The zoo has nothing like
this in the works and we want the public to know
immediately so that this scam can be stopped in its
tracks.”
It was last reported to the BBB that an individual
sold car detailing coupons for $10, but when
consumers showed up at the business with coupons to
purchase services, the business owner was stunned.
His business was never in association with the coupon
program.
“As a first check, before purchasing anything,
contact the business or organization the individual is
soliciting money on behalf of and see whether or not
it is legitimate. Chances are, it is not,” said Mike Coil,
with the BBB of Northeast Indiana.
Businesses and consumers should contact the BBB
if they are approached with this coupon book offer, or
any other suspicious fundraising offers.
The BBB of Northeast indiana can be reached at
423-4433.

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TALENT from page A2

New Tech @ Wayne sities. project-based learning in instead of you,” she said. at the Talent Initiative. are trained in project-
High School in Fort “Our real goal was to their schools. Of the more than $2 “They’re very region- based learning. Instead,
Wayne, with a fifth New go beyond the New Through the grants, million in grants ally focused, opening the changes will be
Tech school opening in Techs and offer these teachers in grades 6-12, awarded by the Talent this up not only to their gradual.
the fall in Columbia (grant) applications to administrators and Initiative (see the students but any teacher “We’re probably going
City. Helfrich said school districts — both higher-education faculty accompanying sidebar), from the area, not just to see a teacher use this
discussions are ongoing public and private — as members will receive $1.81 million went to a from Angola or Steuben a few times until they
to create a sixth New well as universities in an training this summer consortium of school (County),” he said. really get comfortable
Tech school. attempt to as broadly as from the Buck Institute districts and education “They want it to be kind with the process,” he
All of the New Tech possible implement the for Education, a Novato, organizations led by the of a hub for project- said.
schools use project- benefits of project-based Calif.-based nonprofit Region 8 Education based learning in the Krista Stockman,
based learning to teach learning in our region,” founded in 1987 that is a Service Center in region.” spokeswoman for Fort
students and emphasize he said. proponent of project- Decatur. The consortium Huntington County Wayne Community
STEM education. Helfrich said schools based learning. includes 20 northeast Community School Schools, which will have
Helfrich said the Talent districts that receive John Mergendoller, Indiana school districts, Corp. and Huntington more than 300 high
Initiative’s latest round training through the one- executive director of the Manchester College, University were awarded school teachers trained
of grants is meant to time grants are required Buck Institute, said Science Central in Fort $144,000 for training in project-based learning
extend such programs to to develop their own while the number of Wayne and the Northeast and to have nine educa- this summer, said the
more traditional high project-based learning schools across the Indiana Science, Tech- tors certified by the district isn’t trying to
school classroom programs, but it’s up to country adopting nology Engineering and Buck Institute as replicate New Tech
settings, middle schools the districts to decide project-based learning Math Education project-based learning programs in all of its
and colleges and univer- how best to incorporate programs is growing at a Resource Center. trainers. The grant also high schools, but it does
faster rate each year — Among the colleges allows the school district see a value in providing
last summer, the institute and universities to and the university to an additional method for
Promoting project-based learning worked with about 5,000 receive grants, Trine place 64 educators in teachers to effectively
educators, he said; this University in Angola STEM-related extern- engage students.
The Talent Initiative awarded a series summer, he expects the was awarded $251,000 ships with local “There has been a lot
project-based learning grants. They include: number to reach 10,000 to help open a Center for employers, which will of concern about high
• $1.81 million to a consortium of school — the concept is far Excellence in Project help them as they schools in America,” she
districts and education organizations led by the from new. Based Learning in its develop projects for their said. “We’ve had the
Region 8 Education Service Center in Decatur “Project-based Franks School of Educa- students, said the school same model for 100
The grant will be used to create a program to learning has gone by a tion. Trine’s center will district’s superintendent, years or more, and if
train 770 educators from 20 school districts in whole number of feature a model project- Tracey Shafer. you look at anything,
project-based learning. The consortium also different names, but it’s based learning He said classrooms what worked 100 years
will create a project-based learning summer been around since classroom, said Ryan won’t transform ago probably doesn’t
institute and hire roving project-based learning Socrates was asking Twiss, program manager overnight after teachers work the same today.”
coaches. The consortium will work with the questions, ‘How do you
Center for Excellence in Leadership of know what you know?’”
Learning at the University of Indianapolis to Mergendoller said.
research the effect of coaches on project-based He said project-based
learning implementation in the classroom, and learning doesn’t change
with Manchester College to develop what students are
curriculum specific to project-based learning expected to know, but it
does change how they go
presents
and evaluation techniques that are compatible
about learning it.
with state of Indiana education standards.
“If you want kids to
• $251,000 to Trine University in Angola to
think critically, you have
create and staff a Center for Excellence in to give kids the opportu-
Project Based Learning in the Franks School nity to do it,”
of Education. Mergendoller said.
• $150,000 to Fort Wayne Community Giving students the
Schools to train 315 educators in project-based freedom the think criti-
learning. cally and to help shape
• $144,000 to Huntington County Commu- their own education
nity School Corp. and Huntington University engages them in a way
to train 35 educators in project-based learning that traditional lectures
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learning trainers. In addition, 64 educators times can’t, he said.
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University Fort Wayne’s College of Education From 6:30pm to 9:00pm
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Maroon 5 and Train

coming to state fair
Aug. 18
Pop music juggernauts Maroon 5 and
Train have turned out one hit after another
over the last 10 years. On Thursday, Aug.
18, both groups will hit the Hoosier
Lottery Grandstand at the Indiana State
Photo by Linda Lipp
Fair.
Not many bands achieve the kind of
The University of Saint Francis renovated the former Bass family home, which is now called Brookside
debut success Maroon 5 had with its
and serves as the alumni/welcome/administration center.
album “Songs About Jane,” which went
platinum and spawned four hit singles,
Two PBS productions including “Harder to Breathe,” “This
Love,” “She Will Be Loved” and “Sunday

win Telly Awards bronze

Local television station WFWA PBS39
received bronze for two of its produc-
tions at the 31st Annual Telly Awards.
More than 13,000 projects were
entered from all 50 states and around the
world to compete for awards honoring
outstanding local, regional, and cable
TV commercials and programs.
“Brookside: The Bass Mansion Reno-
vation,” produced by Mary Gerber,
documented the historic renovation
process of Brookside, formerly known as
Bass Mansion, on the University of St.
Francis campus in Fort Wayne. The
production featured on-camera inter-
views with architects, craftsmen and
historians involved in the preservation
project. The story was further told with
archival photos from the descendants of
former residents. The show premiered on
PBS39 in October 2010.
Morning.” The group followed that up
with two more albums and four more hit
singles while collecting a couple of
Grammy awards along the way.
“Green Renovation: New Life for a
Train is another California-based band
19th Century Building,” produced by Courtesy photo
that has reached the heights of the music
Ray Steup, followed the environmentally Train will perform at the 2011 Indiana State Fair.
world with hits that include “Meet
sound renovation project of an historic
Virginia,” “Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)” fairgrounds box office and all Ticket-
home on the campus of the Indiana Insti-
and “Calling All Angels.” More recently, master locations. They can also be
tute of Technology in Fort Wayne. The
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Published artist’s raku work on display

Steve Vachon is no stranger to having his artwork
published. Already featured in three previous publica-
tions, a new book, “21st Century Ceramics,” will again
feature the artist, whose creations are on display at a local
gallery in April.
“Raku Clay Vessels by Steve Vachon,” a free exhibit at
the Orchard Gallery of Fine Art from April 2-30, is a
display of the artist’s sculptural, clay vessels inspired by
ancient artifacts and architecture.
Through slab construction and wheel methods,
Vachon’s work is fired using raku along with other
ceramic firing techniques. The vibrant, rustic pieces are
not only on display, but also available for purchase.
Vachon is one of three featured artists at the gallery in
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April. “Breakthrough Abstract Pantings by Becka Stra-
chan,” will feature the artist, best known for her art
clothing as well as “Pillows, Purses Jewelry by Suzi
Emley,” who uses many fabrics found during her travels
to Paris.
The Orchard Gallery is a showroom that allows artists
to both display and sell locally made artwork. The coop-
erative gallery was started in 1983 by a group of Fort
Wayne artists and continuously features local artwork for
sale.
The gallery, located at 6312-A Covington Road, is
open at various times Monday through Saturday. For a Courtesy photo
complete list of times and more information, visit theor- “Raku Clay Vessels by Steve Vachon” features raku fired covered
chardgallery.com or call 436-0927. jars with bamboo, like those pictured here.

winners will join the ranks
of such awards alumni as
Andy Warhol, Sylvia Plath,
Zac Posen and Truman
Capote.
Yet, the exhibit comes at
a time when parents and
politicians question the
quality of America’s
teachers and the nation’s
education system as a
whole. Recent teacher merit
pay laws are the topic of
heated debate at the Indiana
Statehouse, fueled by accu-
sations that Indiana
teachers are not performing
well enough in the class-
room.
“This entire exhibition is
a testament to (how) that’s
bunk,” Meyer said.
It was a sentiment he
shared with teachers,
parents and students at the
regional awards ceremony
Feb. 13 at the Grand Wayne
Center. Meyer said the
droves of area students
awarded for their excep-
tional work in art and
writing is proof that
teachers in northeast
Indiana are doing some-
thing right.
Last year, the Fort Wayne
regional ranked fifth nation-
ally for total number of
national Scholastic winners,
according to Meyer. That
surpassed regionals in
places like Chicago, Los
Angeles and Houston.
This year, Fort Wayne’s
Carroll High School had
four regional Gold Key
Portfolio recipients. Those
students moved on as
national finalists for schol-
arships ranging from
$1,000 to $10,000.
Jodie Asplund has been
an art teacher for 26 years
and now teaches the Fine
Arts Connection class at
Carroll. The course
develops student portfolios
for college applications and
scholarships. She helped
senior Megan Shank with
her award-winning art port-
folio.
Shank, who focuses
primarily on drawing, is
also a gifted painter. At
least, the University of St.
Francis thought so when
they awarded Shank with
scholarship funds after
reviewing her portfolio
submission.
Carroll’s other finalists
are photographers taught by
Nicole Croy, a 15-year
veteran photography
teacher who started the
photo program at Carroll a
decade ago. Croy described
each of her students by the
kind of work they do.
Senior Ashley Martin
prints her photo work on
canvas. The fashion enthu-
siast sews with needle and
thread on top of her prints.
“It is really beautiful and
subtle,” Croy said. Martin
will attend the Art Institute
of Chicago in the fall.
Taylor Dafforn’s port-
folio is a collection of
mixed content that features
the senior’s ability to
capture a sense of light.
“She really observes where
the sun is and how the light
is,” Croy said.
Senior Katherine Phipps’
photo work is done using
120 film, intended for
amateur photography.
“She is shooting with a
little, crappy toy camera
and then cutting apart the
negatives and piecing them
together,” Croy said. “So,
she’s got a really unique
style.”
Phipps will make the
move to New York in the
fall to attend Pratt Insti-
tute’s School of Art and Boyden won an Art Port- Megan Shank won silver in
Design. folio gold medal, as well as drawing.
“I have wanted to go to three silver medals in film According to Meyer, the
Pratt since I was a and animation. Each Fort Wayne regional took
freshman,” Phipps said. She Carroll High School home a total 38 national
traveled there for her port- nominee took home an Scholastic Art and Writing
folio interview at the end of award. Taylor Dafforn won awards.
January. At that point, a Photo Portfolio silver Comment on this story,
Phipps had already won her medal. Ashley Martin won read what others have to
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“(Croy) pushes applying
for her advanced photo kids
because it is a great schol-
arship opportunity,” Phipps
said. “I don’t think I would
have had as good of a shot
at doing well and even
thinking I could apply for
it. But our program is really
strong.”
For now, with high
school graduations nearing,
the excitement of what is
next for these young artists
is in the air. And if the
recently announced
national award recipients
are any indication, things
are looking good.

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National Pi Day kicks off registration for TriMathlon

It is only fitting that registration for
something called a TriMathlon would
begin on National Pi Day.
That is not a typo. There is actually
a day to celebrate Pi, the symbol for
the ratio of the circumference of a
circle to its diameter. A day celebrated
by math enthusiasts around the world.
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On May 14, Mathnasium of Fort
Wayne will host its first annual
National TriMathlon Day at its local
learning center location. National Pi
Day on March 14 kicked off registra-
tion for the math competition. It is
free and open to students in third
through sixth grades attending public,
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2011
private, or home school.
The event is taking place at more
than 200 participating centers across
the U.S. and creates excitement among
area students and schools.
The TriMathlon consists of three
challenges: The Counting Game,
which tests the student’s ability to
count from any number, to any
number, by any number; Magic
Squares, which awards students points
for creativity in developing their own
math problems; and Mental Math
Workout, which evaluates a student’s
number sense by asking them to solve
problems without pencil and paper.
Students will first compete locally at
Mathnasium of Fort Wayne. Along
with medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place
winners, each participant will receive
a certificate of achievement.
National TriMathlon winners will be
selected from the top three scorers in
each grade level from all participating
Mathnasium locations. The 12 national
winners will receive honors and more
than $10,000 in cash prizes.
“Mathnasium’s National TriMathlon
Day is an ideal opportunity for us to
recognize and celebrate the accom-
plishments of math students in these
grade levels,” said Shawn Rennecker,
the owner of Mathnasium at 479 E.
Dupont Rd. “Each challenge tests a
different facet of students’ analytical
and computational abilities. We hope
this event will generate excitement
about math education among Fort
Wayne students and schools.”
Mathnasium Learning Centers
specialize in teaching kids math in a
way that makes sense to them.
Students visit Mathnasium year round
to catch up, keep up and get ahead in
math.
The deadline to register for the
TriMathlon is April 30. To do so, visit
Mathnasium of Fort Wayne on Face-
book and click on the “Register for
TriMathlon” link on the left side of the
page. For more information, call
637-3113.

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East Allen County
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Central Local students

Lutheran
third-graders
weigh in on rats
A month-long science project conducted by Phyllis
Hockemeyer’s third-grade class at Central Lutheran
Elementary School will teach students about good
versus bad nutrition, all with the help of a few albino
rats.
Sponsored by the Dairy and Nutrition Council, the
experiment demonstrates for students the benefits of
making healthy food decisions. In addition to other
foods, one rat drinks milk at meals, while the other
dines on sugar water. Each rat’s length and weight is
measured weekly to record results.
Hockemeyer’s students were excited to choose names
for the new classroom pets, now called “Snowy” and
“Fluffy.” Students have filed into the classroom each
day after school for a chance to hold one of the tiny
pets before they are adopted by school families once
the science project is complete.
St. Paul Lutheran and Emmanuel Saint Michael
schools also participate in the program. The hope of
these hands-on activities is to keep students excited
about science.
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Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne
announced the names of two area high school
students who have accepted coveted scholarships to
the school beginning fall 2011.
Hannah Janssen, a student at Snider High School,
has accepted the Chancellor’s Distinguished Scholar-
ship. Janssen plans to study business at IPFW this
fall. The scholarship provides full tuition and student
fees and is renewable for up to four years.
Caleb Shutt, a student at Bishop Luers High
School, has accepted a Chancellor’s Scholarship.
Shutt plans to major in history when he begins
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studying at IPFW this fall. The scholarship provides
Students Sebastian Speith, left, and Jacob Potter, bottom, watch as
their teacher, Phyllis Hockemeyer, right, demonstrates how to use a half tuition and student fees and is also renewable for
up to four years.
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Hospital, outperforming all other hospitals over a range of 26 procedures and
Central Lutheran Elementary School student Gretchen diagnoses — from hip replacement to bypass surgery. Only hospitals ranked in the
Werling snuggles up to an albino rat used in a classroom top 5% in the nation for clinical excellence can achieve this prestigious honor.
science experiment.
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Decatur Circuit celebrates National Lutheran Schools Week
On March 7, St. John-Emmanuel, St.
Peter-Immanuel, Wyneken Memorial,
Bethlehem (Ossian), and Zion
(Decatur) Lutheran schools gathered at
Emmanuel Lutheran Church (Soest) to
kick-off National Lutheran Schools
Week.
As part of their celebration, the
almost 500 students gathered were
greeted by Mark Muehl, academic
director of the Lutheran School Partner-
ship, and Decatur Police Chief Ken
Ketzler.
Ketzler read a proclamation by
Decatur Mayor John Schulz stating that
the week of March 6-12 was a time to
celebrate Lutheran schools. The
students also had the chance to learn
about Camp Lutherhaven in Albion.
Children’s consignment sale April 14-16
The Lucky Duck spring/summer chil-
dren’s consignment sale will take place
April 14-16 at Dupont Downs, 538 E.
Dupont Road (formerly “Latitudes”
behind the Dupont library).
Spring and summer clothing items in
sizes newborn through 12, plus maternity,
will be available at the sale, along with
shoes, furniture, toys, books, bikes and
everything in between. Maternity items
are also accepted.
Using the online bar-coding system on
the website at
www.luckyduckfortwayne.com,
consignors price their items then print
tags from their home computers.
Consignors drop their items off the week
of the sale, and the staff will set up and
organize the sale into one large shopping
experience.
“The neat thing about this sale is that
moms can set their own prices,” said
Lucky Duck sale coordinator Karen
Brandt. “They know what they want for
an item, so they set their prices accord-
Dennis Sheron of Hudson was the KPC staff choice winner for KPC’s February Photo Contest.
Ann Taulbee of Auburn was the people’s choice winner for KPC’s February Photo Contest.
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The five schools have celebrated the
beginning of Lutheran schools week
each year by joining together for
various activities. Throughout the
week, schools celebrated in their own
school buildings by participating in
different activities like roller skating,
bowling, and dressing in various
clothing styles.
National Lutheran Schools Week is
held annually the first full week of
March nationwide. Locally, St. John-
Emmanuel is part of the national
church body of the Lutheran Church-
Missouri Synod, which includes almost
2,500 early childhood centers, elemen-
tary and high schools. There are over
255,000 students enrolled in Lutheran Courtesy photo
schools at these levels. Almost 500 students gathered to kick-off National Lutheran Schools Week.
ingly. What also sets us apart is that
everything is bar-coded and computer-
ized. This makes it so nice for consignors
to go online at any time during the sale to
see what items they have sold.”
Consignors can choose to have some or
all of their items sell for half price on the
last day of the sale.
Consignors make a base of 60 percent
on all items they sell. However, by volun-
teering for a three-hour work shift at the
sale, or by referring another consignor,
they can earn an additional 5 percent on
their sold items, up to 75 percent. Checks
are mailed to consignors two weeks after
the sale.
Consignors have the option, after the
sale, to pick up unsold items or donate
them to True Vine Ministries at Pathway
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Community Church.
A boutique area will offer handmade Jenny Parnin, far left, manager of the SUBWAY/Mama DeLuca’s at 714 E. Dupont Rd. in Ft. Wayne,
clothes, hair clips, information about presented a check for $836 to Fred Snyder, far right, Interim Principal of St. John Emmanuel Lutheran
childbirth classes, toddler nutrition and School, and educator Susan Murphy, second from right. Fifth-grader Cole Bradtmueller, second from
more. For more information on vendor left, was the top seller.
booths, visit the website.
Pizza named after fifth-grade student
A local take-and-bake pizza shop grade student Cole Bradtmueller sold 36
recently named a pizza after a fifth-grade pizzas and was the fundraiser’s top seller.
student from St. John Emmanuel The effort won Bradtmueller a pizza
Lutheran School. named after him and featured on the
As part of a fundraiser for the school in menu at Mama DeLuca’s Dupont Road
Monroeville, students sold 418 Mama location in Fort Wayne for one month.
DeLuca’s pizzas raising $836. Students And he better like pizza. The student won
collected orders from family members one pizza each month for a whole year.
and neighbors for two weeks before the Mama DeLuca’s Pizza has 14 locations
large, 14-inch pizzas were distributed in within SUBWAY restaurants throughout
the school cafeteria. six states. To learn about hosting similar
The pepperoni pizza proved to be the fundraisers for a charity, school or organi-
most popular with 115 sold during the zation, contact Tim Price, Mama DeLuca
This picture was taken by
fundraiser, but a recently named pizza brand manager, at 260-434-0055 ext. 218
Ann Taulbee of our 3-year-
may sell more, if it measures up. Fifth- or Jenny Parnin at 260-489-8995
old Yorkie, Lily, after the
blizzard of 2011.
Chamber Events
Mark your calendar with upcoming events
Links 4 Leaders and Chamber Golf School
ANN TAULBEE
May 9, 2011 • 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. • Pine Valley Country Club
A golf game often sets the perfect tone for business deals. In recognition
“Island in the fog” was of this, the Greater Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce
taken at Story Lake, located . has partnered
with Pine Valley Country Club to host its first annual Links 4 Leaders golf
in DeKalb County.
event on Monday, May 9. Golfers may sign up as individuals or as a
foursome; individual golfers will be grouped into foursomes. Each
foursome in the golf scramble is paired with a northeast Indiana
business leader. Need to brush up on your golf skills or even start from
square one? The Chamber Golf School, which will run concurrently with
the scramble, features high-quality, small-group instruction from PGA
pros and will give new golfers a wide range of instruction. Links 4
Leaders is reserved exclusively for Chamber members. For more infor-
mation, contact Liz Struckholz at (260) 424-1435 or visit fwchamber.org.
DENNIS SHERON
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Leading wedding website taps

boutique as top pick
It is the web’s most popular
wedding resource for the newly
engaged. Couples will more than
likely visit theknot.com before
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reciting vows on their wedding day.
From left: Vince Buchanan, president and CEO of the New Haven That is why gaining recognition
Chamber of Commerce; Gary Collins, Quincy Recycle operations from the wedding planning website
manager; Kirk Salerno, Quincy Recycle general manager; Bryan is a big deal.
Stokes, Quincy Recycle president; Tim Bliefnick, Quincy Recycle The Bride to Be, a Fort Wayne
procurement specialist; and Michelle Merritt, vice president of bridal boutique, was named Indiana
member relations and communications at the Greater Fort Wayne Bridal Fashions Pick in The Knot
Chamber of Commerce. Best of Weddings 2011.
Sarah Winling and Kate Miller
Recycling company first opened the doors of The Bride
to Be in August 2007. The sisters

celebrates opening started the boutique after their

wedding-planning friends felt Fort
Wayne lacked options for what
of New Haven many consider the most important
element - the dress.

facility “We did a lot of homework and

decided it would be a really good
thing for Fort Wayne,” Winling
A recent Swagger Awards winner celebrated the grand said. “[The boutique] draws a lot of
opening of its new facility in New Haven. girls from out of town and out of
state. I like to think we are adding
Quincy Recycle Paper, located at 2210 Summit St.,
held an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony at its to the community and economy in
new recycling plant. The company was recently honored Fort Wayne. That certainly is a goal
with a New Business Award by the Fort Wayne-Allen of ours.”
County Economic Development Alliance at its Swagger The business has grown so much
Awards luncheon. in the past four years, the store
Quincy Recycle Paper invested $633,000 in the New regularly needs shifting to accom-
Haven expansion and brought 12 new jobs to the area. modate its expanding designer
Quincy Recycle, with current facilities in Quincy and selection, something the sisters feel
Alsip, Ill., accumulates recycled material from suppliers, is important to fit every budget.
processes it and ships it to paper mills and plastic compa- Dresses range in price from $400-
nies. The company handles more than 250,000 tons of $4,000.
paper and plastic annually. But it takes more than budget-
The Bride to Be is located at 2809 Broadway in Fort Wayne.
fitting gowns to be so highly
thought of by clients, who were the
driving force behind The Knot’s
selection.
“We are pretty close to our
brides,” Winling said. “It is kind of
a long process we go through with
them - some pick out the dress a
year in advance.”
Winling thinks because sisters
own the boutique, perhaps that is
why clients are treated like family.
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“We have brides that still email
us to see how we’re doing. Some
send notes, Christmas cards, some
even bring in their babies. They can
just tell that we care. We take
everyone’s wedding personally.”
The Bride to Be, 2809 Broadway,
is open Tuesday through Saturday.
For those seeking a bridal consulta-
tion, contact the boutique at
745-8000 or email
boutique@thebridetobeonline.com.

Associated Churches hires new

business manager
Associated Churches has hired Robin Gross as its new busi-
ness manager. Gross recently completed her B.S. in business
administration with a human resource concentration from
Indiana Institute of Technology and also holds a B.S. in orga-
nizational leadership.
Prior to the new position, Gross worked part time in organi-
zational development for Associated Churches and
volunteered at the Fort Wayne Rescue Mission. For five years,
she worked as an affiliate engineer in quality assurance for
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PC and Mac, LLC. recently opened up shop at 328 Broadway in New Haven.
‘Awesome’ computer repair,
sales come to New Haven
“We’re awesome. Get over it!!!” It is
the slogan of a new computer repair and
sales company that recently celebrated its
grand opening at Computer CrackaJacks
in downtown New Haven.
PC and Mac, LLC. recently opened up
shop at 328 Broadway and provides
personal computer repair, sales and
service for the “normal” person.
“In larger companies, you are referred
to 3 or 4 different people and sometimes
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fication and Network Plus Certification.
This is the first venture as a small busi-
ness owner for the 2010 graduate of
Wabash College. Pond said he wanted to
open a computer related business because
he enjoys one-on-one customer interac-
tion and specializes in end user support.
He also specializes in Mac computers,
including Macbooks, iPods and iPads.
“If there’s a broken computer, I can fix
it,” Pond said.
USF Franciscan
Spirit Award honors
lab assistant
The University of Saint Francis
presented Jenny Maldonado, lab assistant
for the departments of biology and chem-
istry, with its 2011 Franciscan Spirit
Award.
USF has presented the award annually
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TODAY
Free immunizations. Immunization Clinic, 4813 New Haven Avenue, New
Haven. 8:30-11:30 a.m. For children age two month to 18 years and im-
munizations for some adults. Parents must bring shot records. Call 449-
7514 for appointment.
Babies and Books. Allen County Public Library (main branch), 900 Li-
brary Plaza, Fort Wayne. 10 a.m. Babies are never too young to begin
with books.
Toddler Storytime. Allen County Public Library (main branch), 900 Li-
brary Plaza, Fort Wayne. 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs and activities for ac-
tive toddlers. For kids 18 months to 3 years old.
American Red Cross blood drive. Saint Anne Home and Retirement Com-
munity, 1900 Randallia Drive, Fort Wayne. 1-4 p.m. Please contact 399-
3267 to schedule your blood donation appointment.
Spring Break Smorgasbord. Allen County Public Library (main branch),
900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne. 2-4 p.m. Swashbucklin’ Search.
Fish fry. Heritage Park Assisted Living, 2001 Hobson Road, Fort Wayne.
4-7 p.m. All-you-can-eat fish fry or pork tenderloin with sides and
dessert. $5 donation to Alzheimer’s Association. Chance to win one of
five $100 gift cards. Musical entertainment.
Fish fry. Coventry Meadows, 7843 W. Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne. 4-7
p.m. All-you-can-eat fish fry or pork tenderloin with sides and dessert.
$5 donation to Alzheimer’s Association. Chance to win one of five $100
gift cards. Musical entertainment.
Fish fry. Park Edelweiss, 3355 Elmhurst Dr., Fort Wayne. 4:30-7 p.m.
Breaded pollock, scalloped potatoes, coleslaw, cakes. All you can eat $8
adults, $5 children 12 and under. Sponsored by Fort Wayne Maenner-
chor/Damenchor.
SATURDAY, APRIL 9
Aqua Zumba. Jorgensen Family YMCA, 10313 Aboite Center Road, Fort
Wayne. Free for members.
Cook with Hook!. Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, , . 10-
11:30 a.m. Do ye like to cook? Learn to make pasta primavera, veggie
spring rolls and garlic bread. Decorate a cupcake for dessert. Instructor:
Captain Hook (aka Chef Todd Downs). Ages 8–12 with an adult. Reg-
istration deadline: April 1. Fee: $35 adult or child. To register, call 427-
6011 or go online at www.fortwayneparks.org.
Alcoholics Anonymous. St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 700 W.
Maumee St., Angola. 11 a.m.
Black Tie Gala. Fort Wayne Marriott, 305 E. Washington Center Road,
Fort Wayne. 6 p.m. IPFW Hospitality Management Association hosts
Black Tie Gala. Cocktail hour begins at 6 p.m. Dinner to follow. $40 per
ticket; $300 per table of 8. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Make
reservations at http://ipfwhma.wordpress.com/events/black-tie-gala.
SUNDAY, APRIL 10
Sunday Services. LifeWater Community Church, 5600 Westbreeze Trail,
Fort Wayne. 10 a.m. Liberty Hills addition. info@lifewatercc.org.
www.lifewatercc.org.
Technology in Family & Historical Research Workshop Series. Allen County
Public Library (main branch), 900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne. 2-4:30
p.m. Presented by It Is Well With My Soul, African American Genealog-
ical Society of Fort Wayne and program affiliates of African/African
American Historical Society. Registration fee is $10 per session or $25
for series. For more info, call 420-0765.
MONDAY, APRIL 11
Earthkeeping: Why We Do It. Coventry Meadows, 7843 W. Jefferson Blvd,
Fort Wayne. 8-10 a.m. Light breakfast and nature presentation for nature
lovers 50 and older. Join Dr. Larry Yoder, associate professor at Goshen
College for a presentation about the philosophical and spiritual motiva-
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tions for earth keeping. Sponsored by Little River Wetlands Project.
Free. Contact info@lrwp.org or 260-478-2515 to reserve a spot.
Networking 101 & Business Support. Fort Wayne Women’s Bureau, 3521
Lake Ave, Fort Wayne. 9-11 a.m. No charge.
Open networking. AJ’s Bar & Grill, 2488 Getz Road, Fort Wayne. noon.
No cost, no exclusivity by profession. Each person gets a few minutes to
tell about your business, plus there is a featured speaker.
FastTrac. Northeast Indiana Innovation Center, 3201 Stellhorn Road, Fort
Wayne. 6-8:30 p.m. Cost is $150. To register call (260) 424-7977 ext.
219 or info@womensenterprise.org.
Embroiderer’s Guild of America. Georgetown Branch Library, 6600 E State
Blvd, Fort Wayne. 6:30 p.m. Call 749-4987 for info.
Film screening “Shenandoah, PA”. University of Saint Francis, 2701
Spring St., Fort Wayne. 7:30 p.m. Watch Pulitzer prize-winning photog-
rapher and filmmaker David Turnley’s latest film in the North Campus
Auditorium. Hosted by USF School of Creative Arts as part of its Closer
Look Lecture Series.
TUESDAY, APRIL 12
Nature Hikes at Eagle Marsh. Eagle Marsh Barn, South Side Engle R,
one-half mile east of W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne. 9-11 a.m.
Getting Started with Government Procurement. Northeast Indiana Innova-
tion Center, 3201 Stellhorn Road, Fort Wayne. noon-2 p.m. Cost is $50.
To register call (260) 424-7977 ext. 219 or info@womensenterprise.org.
Dinner and German Spring Show. Park Edelweiss, 3355 Elmhurst Dr., Fort
Wayne. 5 p.m. German dinner 5-6:30. Show at 7:00. Reservations re-
quired; Call Trixie 483-6170 or Carol 459-2225. Dinner only $10, show
only $20, dinner plus show $30.
Aqua Zumba. Jorgensen Family YMCA, 10313 Aboite Center Road, Fort
Wayne. 6-7 p.m. Free for members.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly). Taylor Chapel United Methodist
Church, 10145 Maysville Road, Fort Wayne. 6 p.m. First meeting free.
GriefShare. New Haven United Methodist Church, 630 Lincoln Highway
E., New Haven. 6:30 p.m. For people grieving the loss of a loved one.
Each session is self-contained so you do not have to attend in sequence.
For more info, call facilitator Margie Williams at 749-9907 or the church
office at 749-9565.
Flax & Fleece Spinners Guild . Historic Swinney Homestead, 1424 W Jef-
ferson Blvd, Fort Wayne. 7-9 p.m. 637-8622.
Totally Terrific Tuesdays. Allen County Public Library (main branch), 900
Library Plaza, Fort Wayne. 7 p.m. Arts, crafts and more for teens. April
program is a surprise project.
USF’s Got Talent. University of Saint Francis, 2701 Spring St., Fort
Wayne. 9 p.m. Free variety showcase of USF performers during Spring
Fling Week in the north campus auditorium. Doors open at 9 p.m. and
the show begins at 9:15 p.m. For info, contact Melissa Reesman at
mreesman@sf.edu or 399-7700 ext. 6741.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13
Home school PE class. Jorgensen Family YMCA, 10313 Aboite Center
Road, Fort Wayne. Activities include swim lessons, tumbling, gym
games and strength conditioning for kids 11 and up. Various times. Call
Jennifer Harkness at 432-8953 for info. Registration required.
Vera Bradley Outlet Sale. Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, , Fort
Wayne. Expo center. Two ticketed days followed by three public days.
Visit www.verabradley.com for info.
La Leche League. St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 1101 S. Lafayette, Fort
Wayne. 9:30 a.m. No charge. Breastfeeding support group.
Storytime for Preschools, Daycares & Other Groups. Allen County Public
Library (main branch), 900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne. 9:30 a.m. 30
minutes of theme-based stories, fingerplays, early literacy activities and
fun for 3 to 6 year old kids.
Leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma support. Parkview Cancer Center, 11141
Parkview Plaza Drive, Fort Wayne. 10-11:30 a.m.
Smart Start Storytime. Allen County Public Library (main branch), 900
Library Plaza, Fort Wayne. 10:30 a.m. Fun for kids age 3-6. Books, fin-
gerplays, songs and multimedia computer fun.
SAT prep class. Bishop Luers High School, 333 E. Paulding Road, Fort
Wayne. 6-8:30 p.m. Cost for five-hour workshop is $79. Register online
at www.zaps.com.
Money Matters - Money Smart. Northeast Indiana Innovation Center,
3201 Stellhorn Road, Fort Wayne. 6:30-8 p.m. Cost: $10. To register
contact (260) 424-7977 ext. 219 or info@womensenterprise.org.
USF Campus Ministry presents Tenth Avenue North. University of Saint
Francis, 2701 Spring St., Fort Wayne. 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Public admission is $10. There is no charge for USF students. Tickets
can be reserved by email at usfconcert@gmail.com; Call 260-399-7700,
ext. 6703; or purchase online from
www.itickets.com/events/260975.html.
Suicide survivors support. Plymouth Congregational Church, 501 W.
Berry St., Fort Wayne. 7 p.m. 387-6934.
THURSDAY, APRIL 14
Yarn Lovers. Woodburn Library, 4701 S.R. 1 North, Woodburn. Learn to
knit or crochet.
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Spring Rummage Sale. Emanuel Lutheran Church, 800 Green Street, New
Haven. 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Presented by the Emanuel Lutheran Church Ladies
Society. Thursday: Outdoor sale from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Indoor sale from 9
a.m.-7 p.m. Friday: $2-a-bag sale from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
7th Grade Day. Bishop Luers High School, 333 E. Paulding Road, Fort
Wayne. 8:30-10:30 a.m. Bishop Luers High School invites all interested
7th grade students to hear about its academics, athletics and spiritual op-
portunities. For info or to RSVP, call Jenny Andorfer 456-1261 ext.
3141.
Holistic Moms Network. Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church, 7215
St Joe Rd , Fort Wayne. 10 a.m. 418-6133 or 357-5888.
Business Plan Basics. Northeast Indiana Innovation Center, 3201 Stell-
horn Road, Fort Wayne. 2-4 p.m. Cost: $20. Preregistration required. To
register call (260) 424-7977 ext. 219 or info@womensenterprise.org.
Dan’s Fish, Tenderloin & Chicken Supper. Roanoke Elementary School,
423 W Vine St., Roanoke. 4:30-7:30 p.m. Hosted by Roanoke Elem.
PTO. Tickets $8 for adults, students K-5 $5, pre-K free.
PAWS to Read. Allen County Public Library (main branch), 900 Library
Plaza, Fort Wayne. 6:30 p.m. Kids can read to book-loving therapy dogs
and their handlers.
Depression + 12. Christ’s Hope Ministry and Church, 2818 Carroll Road,
Fort Wayne. 7 p.m. 12-step program for those living with depression. For
more info contact Marilee Stroud at 312-6069 or
mtstroud@frontier.com.
Jedi Council. Allen County Public Library (main branch), 900 Library
Plaza, Fort Wayne. 7 p.m. Discuss books, movies, and more. Register at
421-1255.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15
Spring Rummage Sale. St. John Lutheran Church, Flatrock, 12912 Franke
Road, Fort Wayne. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Hosted by St. John Lutheran Church.
$2 a bag sale on Saturday or all you can carry for $5.
Spring Rummage and Bake Sale. St. Louis Academy, 15529 Lincoln High-
way East, New Haven. 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Home and
School Parents of St. Louis Academy. Donated items can be dropped off
on Thursday, April 14 at the parish hall. Fill-a-bag Friday for $4 starting
at 3 p.m. Fill-a-bag for $2 Saturday from 9 a.m. until noon.
Fish Fry. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 12640 Saint Joe Rd , Grabill.
4:30-7 p.m. All you can eat Fish Fry. Adults $8. Fish only $6. Kids ages
6-9 $3. Kids 5 and under free.
SATURDAY, APRIL 16
Focus on Health . New Haven High School, 1300 Green Road , New
Haven. 8 a.m.-noon. Health fair offering many free health screenings and
tests. There is a charge for blood work, paid by cash or check only. Must
fast for 12 hours before blood work. In addition to all these free tests,
there are nearly 30 exhibitors, offering health and community informa-
tion.
Grace Point Kids Resale. Grace Point Resale, 8611 Mayhew Road , Fort
Wayne. 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Children’s clothing and toy resale. Cash or
check only. Girls sizes: Newborn to Junior 5. Boys sizes: Newborn to
Size 20. gpresale@yahoo.com.
Hoosier Riverwatch. Allen County Soil and Water Conservation District
office, 3718 New Vision Drive , Fort Wayne. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Free vol-
unteer stream monitoring workshop by Indiana Department of Natural
Resources. To register, contact Sharon Hall at the St. Joseph River Wa-
tershed Initiative, 260-484-5848 ext. 120 or at
Sharon.hall@in.nacdnet.net.
Help Keep Eagle Marsh Clean. Eagle Marsh Barn, South Side Engle R,
one-half mile east of W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne. 10 a.m.-noon. An-
nual clean-up to help remove litter from the restored habitats. Wear boots
and bring gloves. Contact info@lrwp.org or 260-478-2515 for informa-
tion.
Lions Club Chicken BBQ. Hoagland Fire Station, 11316 Hoagland Road,
Hoagland. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Heritage Lions Club annual Chicken BBQ.
Half chicken, scalloped potatoes, green beans and dinner roll for $7.
Drive-thru, carry out only.
Pre-Earth Day Event Tree Planting. ACRES Land Trust, 1802 Chapman,
Huntertown. 10 a.m.-noon. Celebrate Earth Day planting trees within
Founders Forest. Over 1,000 black walnut, black cherry, red oak, bur
oak and tulip trees. In northern Allen County, northwest corner of Shoaff
and Coldwater roads, just west of Cook’s Landing County Park. Park at
Cook’s Landing or Bicentennial Woods.
Community Electronics Recycling. University of Saint Francis, 2701
Spring St., Fort Wayne. 1-4 p.m. USF along with Ace Recycling and Ac-
tion Environmental Inc. to recycle the community’s old electronics. No
TVs or large appliances. All small appliances and electronics will be re-
cycled. For more information, contact Trina Herber at 260-399-7700,
ext. 8134.
Grabill Bank Sports Complex 5K Home Run/Walk & Kids 1 Mile Fun Run.
Grabill Bank Sports Complex, 14218 Main St., Grabill. 1:30 p.m. Kids
Fun Run starts at 1:30 p.m.; 5K Run/Walk starts at 2 p.m.
Race packet pick up will be April 15 at the Sports Complex ~ 4-6 pm
Race Day Registration and packet pickup will begin at 12:30 pm
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Concordia Band Fundraiser. Fort Wayne Woman’s Club, 402 W. Wayne
Street, Fort Wayne. 6:30 p.m. Concordia Lutheran High School bands
once again partner with Spike and the Bulldogs for a booster fundraiser,
silent auction to raise funds. Admission is $25 per person. Doors open at
6:30 p.m. Appetizers and cash bar. Adults only. Dress is business casual.
For tickets, call Dianne Moellering at 483-1102 ext. 198 or go to
www.clhscadets.com.
MONDAY, APRIL 18
Embroiderer’s Guild of America. Allen County Public Library (main
branch), 900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne. 9:30 a.m. Call 749-4987 for
info.
TUESDAY, APRIL 19
LEGO Club. Allen County Public Library (main branch), 900 Library
Plaza, Fort Wayne. 10-11:30 a.m. Do you like LEGOs? Join a group of
like-minded kids and build. Homeschoolers 10-11:30 a.m. Students
3:30-5:00 p.m.
Conquering Breast Cancer support. Parkview Cancer Center, 11141
Parkview Plaza Drive, Fort Wayne. 6:30-8:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20
Men Facing Grief: The Masculine Ways of Dealing With Loss. Lutheran
Hospital, 7836 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. 6-8 p.m. Presented by
Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home and Cancer Resource Center. Grief
counselor Jim Miller in a meeting for men.
Women of Color cancer support. Lutheran Life Villages, 6701 S. Anthony,
Fort Wayne. 6:30-8 p.m. Entrance under portico.
THURSDAY, APRIL 21
Earth Day Clean Water Fundraiser. Tranquil Touch Day Spa, 5812 Maple-
crest Road, Fort Wayne. 3-8 p.m. $25 per person includes
donation for clean water in local area and $10 toward purchase; AVEDA
product sampling; skin & makeup consult; chair massage; appetizers;
raffle prizes. Call to RSVP 969-7977.
Hoosier INsight: Women’s Issues Listening Sessions. Allen County Public
Library (main branch), 900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne. 5-7 p.m. Listen-
ing sessions by Indiana Commission for Women about issues affecting
women to begin shared action plan statewide. Register at http://indi-
ana4women.eventbrite.com or call 317-233-6303. Registration not re-
quired, but strongly encouraged.
La Leche League. Undisclosed location, , Fort Wayne. 7 p.m. No charge.
Breastfeeding support group.
Parkinsons Support Group. Turnstone, 3320 N. Clinton, Fort Wayne. 7
p.m. 486-4893 for info.
FRIDAY, APRIL 22
Earth Day Tree Planting. Eagle Marsh, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Tree planting at the
largest habitat restoration project in the area is a wonderful effort for
Earth Day. Plant native trees and shrubs at Eagle Marsh. Contact
info@lrwp.org or 260-478-2515 if you will be bringing a group.
Easter drama 2011: “Messiah” Abundant Life Church, 3301 E. Coliseum
Blvd., Fort Wayne. 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Prices vary depend-
ing on balcony or floor searing. Adults: $8-$12; ages 6-12: $4-$6; under
5: $1. ABUNDANTLIFECARES.COM.
SATURDAY, APRIL 23
National Dance Week Workshop with Kent Boyd. YOLO Event Center,
4201 N. Wells St., Fort Wayne. Celebrity dancer Kent Boyd from “So
You Think You Can Dance” will teach a workshop with local and sur-
rounding kids for National Dance Week. dancenystyle@yahoo.com.
Fourth annual Easter Bone Hunt. Franke Park, Fort Wayne. noon. Spon-
sored by Happy Dogs Daycare to support pet adoptions at Fort Wayne
Animal Care and Control. Registration at Pavilion No. 1 at 12 p.m. The
Bone Hunt starts at 1:30 p.m. Dogs are admitted with a $10 donation.
Your pups will enjoy a hunt for treat-filled Easter eggs, dog-friendly
games, meeting vendors and the Easter Bunny. More prizes available
with raffle tickets. For info, visit www.fwacc.org or call 260-755-2537.
March for Babies-Warsaw. Central Park, 225 E. Fort Wayne St., Warsaw.
noon. The mission of the March of Dimes is to improve the health of ba-
bies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality.
ALindholm@marchofdimes.com. www.marchforbabies.org.
Derby Girls vs. Burning River Rollergirls. Allen County War Memorial Col-
iseum, , Fort Wayne. 6 p.m. Expo center. General admission $12 or 2 for
$20, seniors $7. Tickets at box office or Ticketmaster.
MONDAY, APRIL 25
Living Healthier Lecture series. University of Saint Francis, 2701 Spring
St., Fort Wayne. noon-1 p.m. Bring your lunch and a canned donation
for Community Harvest Food Bank.
Fathers United for Equal Rights. IHOP, Corner of Coldwater & Coliseum,
Fort Wayne. 7:30 p.m. Topics of interest to divorced fathers. 493-9788.
Embroiderer’s Guild of America. Friendly Fox, 4001 South Wayne Ave.,
Fort Wayne. 8 p.m. Call 749-4987 for info.
TUESDAY, APRIL 26
General cancer support. Sugar Grove Church of God, 5019E 500S-57,
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Celebrate Christ at the Creek!
• Good Friday, April 22, 5:30 & 7:00pm
Contemplate Good Friday with traditional music, quiet
reflection, and prayer. This service will be held in the chapel.
No child care will be provided.
• Easter Sunday, April 24, 8:30 & 10:45am
Celebrate Easter with upbeat music, an encouraging
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Cedar Creek exists to lead people into a growing
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Churubusco.
Fort Wayne Women’s Midday Connection. Orchard Ridge Country Club,
4531 Lower Huntington Rd, Fort Wayne. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sponsored
by Stonecroft Ministries. Susan Miller presents “What if I Live to be
100!” Cost: $13.50 inclusive. Door prizes, complimentary child care.
Reservations by April 19. Call Peggy at 432-0336.
Community band concert. IPFW Campus, Fort Wayne. 7:30 p.m. Program
includes a circus march entitled Center Ring, highlights from That’s En-
tertainment, Iberian Escapades, Beyond the Horizon and more. Tickets
$5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children under six and free for IPFW students
with ID. Shuttle available due to construction on campus.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27
Three Rivers Gem & Mineral Society. Science Central, 1950 N. Clinton St.,
Fort Wayne. 7 p.m. meeting, 8 p.m. break, 8:15-9 p.m. featured program.
Campus Blood Drive. Indiana Tech, 1600 E. Washington Boulevard, Fort
Wayne. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The American Red Cross Bloodmobile will be
parked outside of Pierson Center residence hall on the Fort Wayne cam-
pus. For more information, contact Kirsta Solberg at KTSolberg@Indi-
anaTech.edu.
Activism: Then and Now. IPFW Campus, , Fort Wayne. 7:30 p.m. Tom
Rush and Country Joe McDonald. The legendary song writers discuss
how music was used as an outlet for social commentary and protest in
the 1960s. On the IPFW campus in Rhinehart Music Center. Doors open
at 6:30 p.m. No charge. Free parking. More information: omnibuslec-
tures.org or contact Louise Teague, 481-6495 or teaguel@ipfw.edu.
THURSDAY, APRIL 28
Annual Spring Garage Sale. Glenwood Park, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Jointly hosted by Glenwood Park Community Association and Glen-
wood Civic Association. Thurs. & Fri. from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday
from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Community Art Class. Salem Church, 2401 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne. 10
a.m.-1 p.m. All levels of ability welcome. Acrylic nature scene painting
taught by Carl Mosher. $20 for all supplies. Call 749-5847 for reserva-
tion.
Botanical Brown Bag- Toad Abodes. Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Con-
servatory, noon-1 p.m. Toads are a great addition to gardens. One adult
toad can eat over 10,000 insects in one summer! In this program, Con-
servatory staff help build garden homes for amphibious friends. Free
coffee and tea. No reservations needed. Admission applies: $5/adult,
$3/child ages 3-17. (Members free.) For info, call 427-6440.
Cards & fellowship for seniors. St. James Lutheran Church, 1720 SR 930
East, New Haven. 1-3 p.m. Snacks & drinks provided.
How to Start Your Small Business. Fort Wayne Women’s Bureau, 3521
Lake Ave, Fort Wayne. 1-4:30 p.m. In this class you will learn the criti-
cal steps to provide you with the know-how to have a successful small
business. Cost is $10. Preregistration required. To register call (260) 424-
7977 ext. 219 or info@womensenterprise.org.
Conquering Breast Cancer support group. John Young Center, 2109 E.
State Blvd., Fort Wayne. 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Men as Caregivers support. Crescent Avenue Methodist Church, 1232
Crescent Ave., Fort Wayne. 6:30-8 p.m. For men who are caring for a
loved one. Call Gail at 484-9560 for info.
“LuersKnight” Preview Party. Bishop Luers High School, 333 E. Paulding
Road, Fort Wayne. 7-9 p.m. Enjoy appetizers and drinks while bidding
on designated auction items you can take home that evening. Admission
is $5. Open to the public. For info call Kathy Skelly at 456-1261.
FRIDAY, APRIL 29
“LuersKnight” Bishop Luers High School, 333 E. Paulding Road, Fort
Wayne. Bishop Luers High School’s LuersKnight, held on April 29,
2011, is collecting donations for the silent and live auctions. If you are a
business and would like to donate an item or gift certificate, call Kathy
Skelly at 456-1261.
Tapestry: A Day for Women. Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, , Fort
Wayne. Keynote speaker: Molly Ringwald. For more info, visit
www.ipfw.edu/tapestry.
Rummage, plants and bake sale. Leo United Methodist Church, State
Road 1, Leo. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Proceeds go to missions. smith913@fron-
tier.com. leoumc.org.
Rummage and Bake Sale. Forest Park United Methodist Church, 2100
Kentucky Avenue, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Forest Park United
Methodist sponsoring rummage and bake sale. Proceeds go to mission
work. Friday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. with a $2 bag
day.
Unwanted Medication Disposal. Walgreens, 5435 E. Dupont, Fort Wayne.
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Allen County TRIAD will dispose of expired or unwanted
medications at some local Walgreens locations. No liquid meds or
sharps.
Arbor Day Tree Planting. Eagle Marsh, 4-5 p.m. Senator Richard Lugar is
sponsoring tree planting at Eagle Marsh to celebrate Arbor Day. Plant
native trees and shrubs in areas at the preserve. Contact info@lrwp.org
or 260-478-2515 if you will be bringing a group.
Bethel United Methodist Church Annual Fish Fry. Bethel United Methodist
Church, 8405 Lima Road, Fort Wayne. 4:30-7 p.m. Menu: Fish/chicken,
green beans, applesauce or cole slaw; dessert and drink. car-
olsb2004@yahoo.com. www.gbgm-umc.org/bethel-ftwayne/.
Journey to the Cross
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m Kids Helping Kids Children’s Hope Walk-A-Thon. Lutheran Hospital, 7950
Pastor Craig Duke will lead us on a journey
to the cross during Lent. Each Sunday we
will question, explore and learn how the
uphill journey to Golgotha relates to our
everyday uphill journey to the cross and the
feet of Jesus.Through scripture, song and worship we find the
miracle of the empty cross. Worship services are Saturday at
6:00 p.m. and on Sunday at 8:30, 9:45 and 11:00 a.m.
Maundy Thursday Service – April 21 – 7:00 p.m.
Good Friday Service – April 22 - 7:00 p.m.
Easter Services April 23/24 – 8:30, 9:45 and 11:00 a.m.
Good Shepherd United Methodist Church
4700 Vance Avenue
483-8816
www.fwgoodshepherd.org
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SATURDAY, APRIL 30
March for Babies-Fort Wayne. Headwaters Park, 333 S. Clinton St., Fort
Wayne. 8 a.m. The mission of the March of Dimes is to improve the
health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant
mortality. KGeiger@marchofdimes.com. www.marchforbabies.org
World Tai Chi & Qigong Day Celebration Saturday, April 30, 9:30 a.m. -
Noon at the Auburn Martial Arts Center, 1013 W. 7th (behind Kroger) in
Auburn. Noon. FREE admission. It is an annual healing event that has
quietly spread across the planet. Enjoy this special day of calmness and
energy with us at the AMAC. All ages welcome and no experience nec-
essary. Free morning sessions on deep breathing & relaxation (stress
management), Qigong exercises (focus, balance, energy), participate in
the 1500 year-old health energy form Yi-Jin-Jing. For more information
contact Sifu Greg Vick 260-925-1648, staff@changingdragon.com, or
visit the website www.ChangingDragon.com.
SUNDAY, MAY 1
Faith Baptist Church Preschool Registration. Faith Baptist Church, 6600
Trier Rd, Fort Wayne. Providing guidance for preschool children ages 2
1/2 to 5 years old for over 30 years. Registrations are now being taken
for the fall semester. For info, or a free tour of the facilities, contact 485-
2192, or the church at 485-1646.
MONDAY, MAY 2
Beyond Affairs Network. Undisclosed location, , Fort Wayne. 7 p.m. e-
mail fortwaynban@yahoo.com for location. Support group for victims of
infidelity.
TUESDAY, MAY 3
Appleseed Quilters Guild. Classic Cafe, 4832 Hillegas Road, Fort Wayne.
6:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4
Fat facts program. Allen County Extension Office on the IPFW Campus,
4001 Crescent Ave. 7 p.m. Learn about healthy and unhealthy fats in the
diet. Call 481-6826 for info.
THURSDAY, MAY 5
Allen County National Day of Prayer. Grand Wayne Center, 120 West Jef-
ferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. noon-1 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend a
countywide time of prayer for our nation and for our national and local
leaders, that they be granted divine wisdom, guidance and strength. et-
semulugeta@yahoo.com.
Supershot immunization clinic. Aldersgate Church, 2417 Getz Road, Fort
Wayne. 4-7 p.m. Free immunizations up to age 18. Parents must provide
shot record. Call 424-SHOT for info.
Caregiver support. Home Instead Senior Care, 2789 B Maplecrest Road,
Fort Wayne. 7 p.m.
“Hello Dolly!” Bishop Luers High School, 333 E. Paulding Road, Fort
Wayne. 7:30 p.m. Bishop Luers Performing Arts Department invites you
and your family to its spring musical, Hello Dolly! May 5th, 6th and 7th
at 7:30 P.M. Cost is $10. Call 456-1261 ext. 3114 for tickets.
FRIDAY, MAY 6
Annual Plant Sale and Swinney Open House . Historic Swinney Home-
stead, 1424 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Flat-grown
herbs in the basement, garden diggings outside, Bake Sale, music by
Hearthstone Ensemble, refreshments, Settlers, Inc. memberships. Park-
ing by tennis courts. Call 637-8622.
Fish fry. Park Edelweiss, 3355 Elmhurst Dr., Fort Wayne. 4:30-7 p.m. In-
cludes fish, scalloped potatoes, cole slaw, applesauce, rolls and cake.
Live German music by the Haus Musikanten. $8 adults, $5 age 12 and
under.
SATURDAY, MAY 7
Run with the Knights! 5K Run/Walk. Foster Park, Fort Wayne. 8 a.m. Reg-
istration begins at 8:00 a.m. Race begins at 9:00 a.m. at Pavilion No. 1.
Pre-registration fee is $15. After May 2, fee is $20. Registration forms
are at www.bishopluers.org.
When Caregiving Calls. First Presbyterian Church, 300 E. Wayne Street,
Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. A day of enrichment for family caregivers
with author Jim Miller. Lunch provided.
disABILTITIES Expo. Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne.
10 a.m.-4 p.m. For more info, visit www.turnstone.org/expo.
SUNDAY, MAY 8
Mother’s Day at Black Pine. Black Pine Animal Sanctuary, 1426 W. 300
N., Albion. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mother’s Day Black Pine will be open 10
a.m. to 5 p.m. Mom’s admission is free with another paid guest!.
FRIDAY, MAY 13
Midwives, Mothers & Mystics: Women called to Birth, Hope and Healing in
a World of Pain and Fear. Victory Noll Center, 1900 W. Park Drive, Hunt-
ington. 7-9 p.m. Edwina Gateley will present a weekend retreat. Cost for
the retreat is $50 for those not staying overnight. The fee for overnight
attendees at Victory Noll Center is $90. To register or for more info, con-
tact 260-356-0628, ext. 174, or email victorynollcenter@olvm.org.
SATURDAY, MAY 14
Derby Girls Spring Roll. Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, , Fort
Wayne. Expo center. General admission tickets $14. Tickets at box office
and Ticketmaster. Parking $4 & $8.
Help for Homeless. Grand Wayne Center, 120 West Jefferson Blvd., Fort
Wayne. Fort Wayne Rescue Ministries auction to benefit homeless
women and children in the Fort Wayne region. Tickets $60. To purchase
a ticket, contact Melissa McKeeman at 426-7357 or
W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. Benefiting the Mad Anthonys Chil-
dren’s Hope House. Walk around Lutheran Hospital Campus followed
by family carnival. Registration is $15 for adults, $5 for kids age 18 and
under. Must register by May 1 to receive T-shirt. For info, visit
www.childrenshopefw.org or call 459-8550.
Garden Party. Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 5310 Old Mill Road,
Fort Wayne. 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Keynote speaker Sean Nolan. Vendors,
gardening sessions. Tickets $32. Get registration form at
uufortwayne.org/gardenparty.
EAA Chapter 2 Young Eagles Rally. Smith Field Airport, 426 W Ludwig
Rd, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free airplane rides for kids ages 8 to 17.
Registration: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Flights: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (weather permitting)
Parent or legal guardian must be present. Kevin.Stahl@eaa2.org.
www.eaa2.org.
Cancer-free Lungs walk. Headwaters Park, 333 S. Clinton St., Fort
Wayne. 10 a.m. Walk to promote lung cancer awareness and research.
Walkers can register online at cancerfreelungevents.ort/events/2. Raffle,
silent auction.
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(ALLEN COUNTY) The nationwide credit
crisis may have turned “the American
dream” into an extended nightmare for
many Indiana home buyers and sellers.
Banks and mortgage lenders (who are
not going out of business) have tightened up
their lending requirements to the point
where many home buyers today can no
longer qualify for a mortgage.
Record foreclosures, rising unemployment,
losses in the financial markets and the
current credit crunch have not only reduced
the number of buyers who can buy but have
also increased the number of houses that
sellers need to sell.
Prices are under pressure as home sellers
lower their asking price to attract a buyer,
and as lenders resell their foreclosed homes
below market value.
And it’s turning into a vicious cycle --
as many buyers need to sell their current
home first -- and many sellers (unless they
plan to rent) need new financing to get into
their next home. As a result, a sea of real
estate agents, mortgage brokers and home
builders are going out of business. These
professionals are in the business of serving
buyers and sellers. But that’s hard to do
with the credit crisis when the entire real
estate industry traditionally relies on
mortgage lending to finance buyers and get
houses sold.
What can homeowners do to sell their
homes? How can buyers get financing if
they can’t meet the tougher lending criteria
on credit scores, income verification, down
payment amounts and debt ratios?
There’s one local real estate profes-
sional who has found a way to make
things work even with the present bank-
ing crisis. Mike MacDonald is the president
of Summit City Investments, Inc. Since
1999, his private investment company has
been buying houses throughout the Allen
County, IN region without ever relying on
banks.
MacDonald’s company takes over
existing mortgages or brings in private
lenders allowing him to pay homeowners
all cash for the properties. He then offers his
properties for rent or “for sale by owner”
using a variety of unique seller financing
programs.
By taking a long term approach and
never relying on banks, business has never
been better for MacDonald and his
company.
“Most sellers are unaware
of the options we offer.
What they need most is a
qualified buyer... and we
might just be that buyer.
We can buy houses in as-is
condition, pay top dollar
and close in just a few
days… or whenever they’re
ready.”
Mike says it’s normal for people to
think they must be desperate before calling
him to buy their house. “It’s a very common
misconception. But until I look at a house
and do some research, I won’t know my
game plan for the property or what I can
offer. But after a single visit to the property
and meeting with the homeowners I can let
them know exactly what I can do. My offer
is good for 7 days and it’s only at that point,
with my offer on the table, that a seller can
decide if I’m going to become their buyer.”
In fact, price is not an issue for
MacDonald. As an investor, what’s impor-
tant to him is the determination of what
income the property can produce. “It’s easy
to determine. I also do an appraisal and
look at the recent comparable sales. Then I
do whatever I can to offer a seller up to full
price today -- or about what they might net
sometime in the future pursuing a more
conventional route. What I can pay depends
on the condition, location and financing
options available for that type of property.
It only takes about 10 minutes to prescreen
a property over the phone and to set an
appointment. We typically buy 1 out of
every 4 properties we see. In fact, for about
half of those I have purchased, the seller
pursued their other options and then came
to realize that my offer was the best all
along.”
MacDonald believes the three biggest
reasons a house doesn’t sell are: 1) it is
overpriced, 2) it is poorly marketed, or 3) it
is not fixed up to show well. “I can pay a
fair price on a home that needs work. I
might even plan to increase the value or
marketability by adding a
bedroom or bath, finishing a
basement or installing a new
heating system. Brand new carpet
and paint will go a long way to
attract a qualified buyer. But I
understand that many sellers don’t
have the time, inclination or
money to remodel a house... just to
get it sold. We solve that problem
for sellers.”
Overpricing a home could be
the biggest mistake. Listing
agents sometimes suggest (or a
seller might decide) to ask for a
higher price than needed. This
might be to test the market or leave wiggle
room to negotiate. However, this can
backfire if the seller wants (or needs) a
quick sale, or when the “days on the
market” stacks up causing buyers to wonder
what’s wrong with the property.
Another misconception about how
Mike MacDonald buys houses is the idea
that he’s probably looking for sellers in
financial distress. “Look, when a seller is
out of time or out of options, then I’m
usually their best solution -- if their
property is not over-financed. But most
people headed for foreclosure are either
overleveraged or actually looking to save
their house. If I buy the house the seller
must move. They really need to get into a
more affordable home... but sometimes I
can help by swapping properties.”
MacDonald warns about companies and
real estate investors who target distressed
homeowners. “Recent laws have been
passed in Indiana that apply to any business
and investor who targets people in foreclo-
sure. Be cautious, do your research and
perhaps seek legal advice when anyone
wants to charge you an upfront fee for
helping to get your loan modified, or... if
they’re promising to lease the home back to
you. That rarely works out like the
borrower expects and can lead to accusa-
tions of fraud. Perhaps rightly so.”
What does a real estate investor like
Mike MacDonald do with the houses he
buys each month? What about the
hundreds of houses his company has bought
throughout Allen County, Indiana over the
last 11 years? Simple. He rents them out or
resells them. “We’re usually managing 50
to 60 properties at any given time -- making
us one of the largest owners of single family
homes in the area. Each month we may
have 5 to 10 houses for sale. Some we’ve
owned for years and others we have
recently bought.”
With a reasonable down payment,
MacDonald says he can sell you one of his
properties using his popular owner financ-
ing programs -- even if you have damaged
credit or a short job history.
“If you can afford a first
month’s rent, a last
month’s rent and a security
deposit, then I can
probably sell you one of my
houses.”
His most popular owner financing
program includes the opportunity to
build “sweat equity.” Before repairing or
remodeling a newly acquired house,
MacDonald offers it in “as-is” condition to
his buyer’s list. This allows his client to do done every chance we get. In fact, some-
the work (to suit their own preferences) in
exchange for all or part of a down payment.
“I have a lot of buyers who check my
website each week looking for these ‘fixer
upper’ deals. But if the home is not under
contract within 10 days or so then I’ll hire
my contractors to fix it up completely.”
His next most popular program is a
down payment assistance plan. Many
buyers turn to MacDonald’s company
because they don’t have the down payment
required by today’s cautious lenders. Mike
helps buyers build up equity or a down
payment over time with his rent-to-own (or
lease with the option to buy) program. In
this program you can rent the property
you’ve decided to buy, but have the option
to close anytime over the next 1, 2... or even them at (260) 485-9437 or visit them online
5 years. A portion of the rent each month is
credited toward buying. Additional
amounts can be paid monthly for more
rapid equity build up plus other promised
amounts can be made later... like proceeds
from the sale of another property or a
pending tax refund.
Once the buyer has enough “skin” in
the deal, MacDonald can close with
owner financing at the predetermined,
mutually agreed upon price and terms. Or
the buyer can close with a new bank loan. SUMMIT CITY INVESTMENTS, INC. is
According to MacDonald, “There are so located at 2200 Lake Avenue, Suite 120 in
many reasons my buyers like some time
before qualifying for a mortgage. They may Good Standing from the Indiana Secretary
need to sell their house, work on their
of State, and is a BBB Accredited business
credit, establish more time on a job or
establish two years of provable income on
tax returns when self-employed. All our
buyers are put in touch with a sharp
mortgage broker who creates a plan for
them. We can recommend an affordable
credit repair company that can do unbeliev- 37-year resident in the local community,
family’s independent insurance agency and
East Allen County Times • April 8, 2011
able things given even a short 6 to 12
months to work on a file. This also helps out
some sellers who have found themselves in
over their head.”
“We do everything we can to get our
buyers permanent bank financing. It’s a
win-win because we pay sellers all cash and
fund our deals with private lenders. Our
lenders are mostly local individuals seeking
alternatives to low bank CD rates. They
earn 8 to 10% interest on real estate notes
well-secured by our properties. When we
get our buyer cashed out, we finally make
our money and can payoff our investor.
These investors usually want to reinvest
allowing us to buy even more houses.”
Unfortunately many of the mortgage
programs once available are now gone. It’s
reported that 75% of the available lending
disappeared when FHA changed their rules
last October and again early this year. But,
if you have money to put down and can
prove your income, there are still loans
available now. In fact, some rural develop-
ment loans and VA loans still allow quali-
fied buyers to borrow with no money down.
“We help all of our buyers get a bank
loan as quickly as possible... or we finance
them ourselves. But we’ve never relied on
banks. That keeps us in control and main-
tains our sanity. But we get those loans
times a buyer can qualify and doesn’t even
know it. Other times they can qualify but
need a flexible seller. We’re one of the most
creative and flexible sellers you’ll ever
find,” says MacDonald.
Does buying or selling a home have to
be difficult? Maybe not!
“President Obama says today's
economy is the worst since the Great
Depression and it may take many years to
recover. Unfortunately I think he’s right
and so do many sharp economists.”
Interested in selling your property
quickly and easily? Looking to buy a new
home without bank qualifying? It may be
worth checking in with Mike MacDonald and
his staff at Summit City Investments, Inc. Call
at www.SummitCityInvestments.com.
They’re in a unique position to help
buyers and sellers overcome the new
challenges created by the recent mortgage
market meltdown and credit crisis. And if
you’re looking for a conservative way to
earn 8-10% interest on your idle cash
savings or retirement funds, call and ask for
info on becoming one of their private
lenders.
Fort Wayne, IN, holds a Certificate of
with the Indiana Better Business Bureau
with an A+ rating,
Mike MacDonald is the President of
Summit City Investments, Inc. He is a
and has been a long term partner in his
tax & accounting firm (G. A. MacDonald
Associates, Inc.)
For more information or to view a list of
properties for sale, just visit
www.SummitCityInvestments.com
2200 Lake Avenue, Suite 120
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Phone (260) 485-9437
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