Family Magazine - November/December 2011

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Life Steps
6- 7 EXPECTING
Before the baby: Exercise essential
8- 9 BABIES | 0- 1 YEARS
I Spy a fun first step to reading
10- 11 TODDLERS | 1- 3 YEARS
The changing life of a child
12- 13 TYKES | 4- 8 YEARS
Take steps to reduce tension in the home
14- 15 PRETEENS | 9- 12 YEARS
New Years resolutions for a
family revolution
20- 21 TEENS | 13- 18 YEARS
When your child struggles, help is available
6 EXPECTING
Get ready for a
healthy pregnancy
16- 18 COVER STORY: HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
Inexpensive gift ideas for ever yone on your list
Special features, tips and more
7 November is National Adoption Month
9 LifeNest puts parents at ease
11 Beef can be part of a healthy diet
13 Dont punish sissy behavior
15 Sur vey shows joys, frustrations of motherhood
21, 25 Amish holiday recipes
22, 23 Spatchcock a funny word for a fast dinner
24 Take preventative measures to avoid child poisoning
27 Shipshewana holiday fun begins Nov. 12
28 Science, music to be combined Nov. 12
30 Windmill wonderland is holiday tradition
Teachable moments
5 POOPED- OUT PARENT PAGE
Have fun and get it all done
Humor Helps
19 FUNNY THINGS KIDS SAY
Local fami li es share
thei r funny stori es
Calendar
27- 30 FAMILY EVENTS
Acti vi ti es for you
and your fami ly
DENNY AND TERRI GALL OF GARRETT
submitted the cover photo by
Denny of their granddaughter Kaelynn playing in her tent.
ON THE COVER >>>
CONTENTS >>>
The theme of our cover story is Christmas gift giving. Yes, we enjoy giving and
receiving gifts in lovely boxes
but the point of our cover story
is that often the best gifts are not
wrapped with pretty bows. They
might be wrapped in the arms of
a hug. They might be shared
through a willing hand, an open
heart, a shared laugh. I hope our
story gives you some ideas.
With family and
friends there is
much to
enjoy during
the holiday
season. We
have many
events listed
in our
calendar at the
end of this issue but
many more happenings to
choose from are listed in the
online calendar at fwfamily.com.
Please check the calendar
regularly and submit items there. It is a free public service and
easy to use. If you have any challenges with it, email me at
graceh@fwfamily.com and I can help you.
Speaking of help, I appreciate all the help from you
readers as far as suggesting ideas for articles and/or
articles you have written. I am very grateful for the
wonderful submissions!
Remember to thank the Friends of the Family whose support
keeps this magazine free. If you live in the 16-county greater Fort
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Wishing you blessings in the new year! Enjoy your family!
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November/ December 2011
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<<< LETTER FROM THE EDI TOR
JANE,
8-month-old granddaughter of Terr y and Grace
Housholder of Kendallvi lle, leans for ward to better
see Mormor ( grandmother i n N or wegi an) duri ng
an October Skype vi si t. Because of the 6-hour ti me
di fference between N or way and Indi ana, vi si ts wi th
Jane on Skype usually occur when Mormor i s i n her
bathrobe. Janes mother, Dorothy, a 1997 East N oble
graduate, i s marri ed to Si mon Dankel. They li ve i n
Bergen, N or way.
DR. JOHN
ROSEM OND
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Rosemond is Americas
most widely-read
parenting authority. He
is a best-selling author,
columnist, speaker and
family psychologist.
More information at rosemond.com.
NOVEM BER, DECEM BER CONTRI BUTORS >>>
ERI N DOUCETTE
>>>
Doucette i s the
presentati on edi tor
for KPC Medi a
Group, leadi ng
desi gn and layout
for several of i ts
publi cati ons. She, her husband,
Stephen, daughters Ella, 3, and Eva, 1,
li ve i n Hunter town. Her blog can be
read at fwfami ly.com. She can be e-
mai led at eri nd@fwfami ly.com.
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I NGRI D
LOCHAM I RE
Lochamire is the mother
of four sons and a
freelance writer living in
rural LaGrange County.
She is the publicist for
Elijah Haven Crisis
Inter vention Center of
LaGrange. Contact her at
ialochamire@gmail.com
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KATE
COFFM AN
Coffman is the program
manager for the College
and Career Counseling
(C3) initiative of the
Indiana Youth Institute.
C3 offers
driveofyourlife.org and triptocollege.org to
explore career options and college.
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LI SA CORSELLO
Corsello is an ACE certified personal
trainer, nutrition consultant, group fitness
instructor and expectant mom. More
information on her website at burnsf.com.
<<<
JULI E SELLERS
Sellers of Fort Wayne is the author of a
non-fiction book, Immediate Family:
The Adoption Option, which chronicles
her two Russian adoptions and shares
tips from parents about navigating the
adoption journey. Contact her at
JulieMSellers.com or Julesell@aol.com.
JUDITH
CUNNINGHAM
>>>
Cunningham, the
founder and executive
director of the
Montessori Model United
Nations, has nearly 30
years of experience as a
Montessori teacher and
administrator in the U.S. and Canada and
has traveled in Europe and Asia on behalf of
the Montessori community. She holds an AMI
Elementar y (6-12) Diploma from Bergamo,
Italy, in addition to a masters in counseling
psychology and graduate certification in
dispute resolution. She heads Oak Farm
Montessori School, Avilla. Contact:
cunningham@oakfarmschool.com
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DI ANE
SHOPPELL
Shoppell of Angola is a
Teachable Moment
mentor. Reach her at
316-2661 or
B45diane@gmail.com.
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TROY GANSER
Ganser i s the di rector of The
T.A.G. Ar t Company. He li ves
i n For t Wayne wi th hi s wi fe,
Apri l, and 4 chi ldren. He has
been a professi onal ar ti st
and teacher for over 20
years. He can be reached
through tagar tcompany.com
or i n the offi ce at 456-6999.
KRI STY GAFF JOHNSON
Johnson, an East Noble High School
graduate and 2007 graduate of
Dickinson College, has a Masters in
physics. She and her husband Michael
and son Felix live in southern California.
Contact Kristy at
kristina.t.johnson@gmail.com.
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There is nothing more important for children
than having happy and supportive adults in
their lives. Snuggle the kids off to bed half an
hour early and focus on making a memor y
with your significant other. You might want to
say something like Wait a minute, geez,
do you really want suggestions for this?
KI SS me, Baby
In ever y song and ever y commercial, Santas
got a great big bag of toys. (Translation:
Great big credit card bill.) This year why not
ask your child to choose just one thing? You
might want to say, We re asking Santa to
bring only one thing for each of us this year.
W hat is the most important thing on your
list?
Ever yone knows that you have to go to
Grandmas on the holidays, right? But the
world wont end if you dont. If your children
are small and its just too stressful to visit so
many relatives, then stay home this year. You
might want to say something like, We d love
to have YOU pop by the house to see the
kids. How about after naptime?
<<< POOPED- OUT PARENT PAGE
H A V E F U N A N D G E T I T A L L D O N E !
R U just plain 2 TIRED?
Want more i deas?
Vi si t before5.org
KI SS it good- bye
Great big KI SS
Make happy memori es thi s holi day
season by gi vi ng your fami ly a KISS.
(Keep i t Si mple, Si lly.)
Pucker up and have a si mply
wonder ful holi day season:
BY LISA CORSELLO
It happens to the best of us.
We all have made excuse after
excuse just because we have a
baby in our bellies. Im eating
for two. Im too large to move. I
dont want to hurt the baby. All
are all common justifications to
avoid exercise during pregnancy.
The truth is it is perfectly
safe and even essential to stay fit
during and after your
pregnancy. Our bodies change
so much in such a short amount
of time that staying healthy and
fit to the best of our abilities
will help us cope with pregnancy, before and after.
Most importantly, check in with your doctor.
Everyones pregnancy is the different, so its
important to follow your docs advice and listen to
your body. During the first trimester, its generally
OK to continue to do what youve regularly done
prior to the pregnancy. Regular exercise is really
important and good for you, so try to keep a routine
that works for you and your body.
Dont let your heart rate get too high. Ask your
doctor to help you determine your own max heart
rate for each trimester. The old rules limited every
womans heart rate to 140 BPM, but some doctors
feel that the cardiovascular fitness level of each
woman pre-pregnancy determines her max heart
rate guidelines after she becomes pregnant.
Some women find that as their pregnancy
progresses, theyre able to maintain cardiovascular
fitness by using a stationary or spin bike, which can
be more comfortable than other cardio equipment.
Be mindful of the fact that your balance might
Before the
baby:
Exercise
essential
H E A L T H Y B O D I E S
Our bodies
change so much
in such a short
amount of time
that staying
healthy and fit to
the best of our
abilities will help
us cope with
pregnancy,
before and after.
Lisa Corsello

See EXERCISE page 7
be a bit compromised as you grow, which is
completely normal! Try basic balancing
exercises by standing on one leg and
holding your position for 30 seconds,
switch legs, and repeat. In addition, lots of
women continue to work with weights
throughout pregnancy, although they may
modify with lighter weights and higher
reps.
The general rule of core workouts is
that women in the first trimester of a
healthy pregnancy can do most of the
exercises she did before pregnant (within
reason, of course). My personal advice is to
stop crunches and twists and find ways to
work your abs isometrically. Plank and
modified plank position are generally
comfortable in the first few months. Protect
and strengthen your abs and lower back
throughout the workout by gently drawing
the abs in during weight and spring work.
Keeping your midsection engaged is a great
way to maintain core strength without
crunching and twisting, which generally
arent advised as you start to grow.
You can modify squats by placing a
ball behind your back against the wall and
squatting; this will ensure proper form and
will help protect the lower back.
From Page 6
EXERCISE
BY JULIE M. SELLERS
The first time I celebrated National
Adoption Month, 10 years ago, we werent
a family. My daughter lived in Russia and
my son wasnt born. I wasnt a mom, but
waiting on pins and needles for my turn
to travel and experience this love like no
other, for the first time.
All I had back then were my expecta-
tions.
A decade later, those old assumptions
seem hazy and out of focus. I recall fuzzy
visions of chubby babies and rocking
chairs, late night cuddles and milky kisses.
Now, while I have all of those things in
my life, Im more realistic.
I expect my kids to have trouble sitting
still in church, to cry during ASPCA
commercials, make me laugh through my
tears and break my heart while theyre
making it sing.
I expect them to knock over their milk
at dinner, refuse to eat their green beans,
make me hand prints out of plaster of
Paris, pick me dandelion bouquets, jump
in my bed during thunderstorms, and I
never stop expecting my daughters eyes to
stay that way when she rolls them at me.
But what I didnt expect was how much
theyd change my life.
I mean, I knew Id no longer sleep until
double digits, spend rainy afternoons in a
triple feature, or leisurely read the Sunday
paper. While those were my favorite
things, I knew I wouldnt miss them. And
I dont. Much.
But it never would have occurred to
me that my idea of a Friday night on the
town would be my kids school dance. It
wasnt the prom, but it might as well have
been.
My daughters room looked like
Filenes Basement exploded. She wore a
hint of light pink eye shadow and a touch
of lip gloss. After two hours of drama, she
was ready for the dance. My son, on the
other hand, donned his new shirt with a
frog on it that said Prince Charming
with absolutely no drama and was ready
to go in about two seconds.
So if National Adoption Month finds
you with expectations of your own
good luck and Godspeed. The adventure
of your lifetime awaits. Hold tight, its a
wonderful ride! ( Even in a minivan.)
November is National Adoption Month
Reflecti ons of an adopti ve mom
PHOTO CONTRI BUTED
SOPHI E,9 , AND M AX, 6 ,
walk hand i n hand.
BY JUDITH CUNNINGHAM
You can help your child become a lifelong
learner in two important and simple ways. First,
speak clearly and correctly, using full sentences. It is
easy for us to say, Im gonna instead of I am
going to If you dont say the ing ending in a
word, how can you expect your child to be able to
say it and eventually read it?
The second help is to use as many different,
precise words as you can with your child. Instead of
just saying red bird, use the word cardinal. To
describe a tree, be more specific and say walnut,
oak or maple. Increase your childs vocabulary
by describing something two ways, such I am
happy. I am elated. This is little. It is minuscule.
Give your child the correct names of things.
Wonderful visual dictionaries give precise language
for hundreds of things, like the names of the parts
of an airplane. Youll be amazed at how hungry your
child is for a full understanding of language and
how very much he wants to learn the words.
There is empirical evidence that children that do
not speak well, do not read well; that they do not
do well in school and that as adults they do not
progress as far in the world regardless of how good
they are at their skills. This is because, regardless of
their artistry or their skill at their craft, they do not
communicate well with others and opportunities
that they may deserve are often provided to the
better communicators. Dropping the ing may not
seem like a big deal, but the reality is that as your
child grows to maturity it becomes a very big deal.
When your child reaches age 2-3, help your
child become aware that words are made up of
individual sounds. This skill is called phonemic
I Spy a fun first step to reading
L E A R N I N G
Wonderful visual
dictionaries give
precise language
for hundreds of
things, like the
names of the parts
of an airplane.
You ll be amazed
at how hungry
your child is for a
full understanding
of language.
Judit h Cunningham
See READING page 9

awareness. When you help your child
become aware of the individual sounds in
words, you are helping her develop a very
important skill for reading success. Your
child has an innate ability for language
development, and phonemic awareness can
be created in such an easy way, that you
could even call it childs play.
A game to develop awareness is I Spy.
To help create phonemic awareness, you are
going to say, I spy something that begins
with the g sound.
It is a great car and restaurant game. You
can play with parts of the body, clothing,
names, things in a room, etc. Just remember
that the object of the game is to help your
child learn to hear individual sounds in
words. He cant win or lose! He can only
learn!
If you say, I spy something that begins
with the n sound, and your child says
Tree! instead of saying, Youre wrong,
with encouragement say, tree starts with a
t sound. Im thinking of something on your
face that begins with an n. You can even
point to your nose! If your child still doesnt
say the word nose just point to your nose
and say, I was thinking of nose. Dont
show disappointment. The object is to
create awareness of sounds in a fun way that
assures success.
Play I Spy every day. As your child
progresses, make the game more
challenging by doing ending sounds. I spy
something that ends with a t. Yes, its
cat.
Internal sounds are the most difficult to
hear so do them last. I spy something with
an o sound. Yes, I was thinking of dog.
You will be amazed how quickly your child
can hear the different sounds of our
language.
Your child will take this skill of
phonemic awareness along with letter/sound
recognition and become a successful reader,
conversationalist and a lover of language
and learning. Equally important, your child
will have lifetime memories of the love you
shared.
From Page 8
READING
BY KRISTY GAFF JOHNSON
The LifeNest design is
innovative, yet simple. The
bed is made out of high-
density polyurethane foam
with a mesh hammock that
cradles the babys/ Felixs body.
This feature supposedly helps
prevent flat-head syndrome
and encourages proper spine
and head alignment.
More significantly,
however, the hammock leads
to ventilation ducts that
open along the side of the bed
to help Felix receive adequate
air flow. Not only does this
seem to help him stay cool,
but it makes me feel more
relaxed knowing that air can
reach him, should he acciden-
tally roll onto his stomach
during the night.
I suppose you could say
that the bed helps us both
breathe easier.
LifeNest puts
parents at ease
PHOTO CONTRI BUTED
FELI X JOHNSON,
son to Kristy Gaff and Michael Johnson
has slept in the LifeNest since his birth in May. Kristy says
it gives her peace of mind.
The Li feN ests cur ved mesh hammock
cradles the babys head, mai ntai ni ng the
recommended baby-on-back sleepi ng
posi ti on whi le allowi ng unrestri cted
movements. The elevated breathable
hammock permi ts the free ci rculati on of ai r
vi a the venti ng channels to help prevent
overheati ng and enables the baby to
breathe freely even i f they acci dentally turn
on thei r tummy. The product also comes
wi th a conveni ent travel case. More
i nformati on i s at li fenest.com.
I LLUSTRATI ON CONTRI BUTED
BY ERIN DOUCETTE
If I have learned anything in the past four years
of parenting it is that life with a growing child is a
world that is constantly changing. You really
shouldnt get too hung up on any phase your child
is in because before you know it, you will be on to
the next.
Currently at my house, Eva is in the please-
dont-ever-leave-me-Mommy phase. And the while-
you-drive-I-will-need-your-constant-attention
phase.
Ella is in the I-will-beg-every-night-to-stay-up-
late phase. And the please-dont-even-utter-the-
word-bath-to-me-phase. And a bit of the macaroni-
is-the-only-meal-I-will-truly-be-happy-with phase.
Or could we just go to McDonalds?
This is not to say that they arent in some really
great phases as well. Eva has become such a sweet
little hugger and kisser. You just have to ask and
she will kiss you right on the lips and give you the
tightest squeeze she can. I hope this phase lasts a
really long time.
Sitting at a restaurant though? Not at all her
style right now.
She also has discovered that she can get our
The changing life of a child
L E A R N I N G
You really
shouldn t get
too hung up on
any phase your
child is in
because before
you know it,
you will be on
to the next.
Erin Doucet t e
See PHASES page 11

Thi s too shall pass good advi ce for parents of small chi ldren
ERI N DOUCETTE
EVA DOUCETTE, 1 , AND ELLA DOUCETTE,
4, si t together on a bench on a recent vi si t to Brown County.
<<< RECI PE
attention by saying Mommy, watch. Or
Daddy, watch. And then she does
something really amazing like blows air on a
toy and repeats it 1,000 times. Its pretty cute
though.
But she also bites. Its not cute. I hope
that phase ends real soon.
Ella has been in a spelling phase for a
while. She refers to me as M-O-M. I like that
quite a bit.
She also is really in a Legos phase and
cant get enough Looney Tunes on TV. She
would watch Looney Tunes all day if I let
her.
Some other favorite phrases of Ella right
now are smurfity, smurf, smurf! You can
probably figure out what movie she got that
from. She also has gotten really good at
throwing out the word awkward! at just
the right moment.
And she just loves to carry around a
camera and take photos and videos.
Its kinda sad to think that in six months
maybe I will have forgotten all about how
Ella used to call me M-O-M. Or how Evas
always saying watch, Mommy!
But then again, maybe Eva will have
given up her biting habit and maybe Ella
will cheer at every dinner I make for her.
From Page 10
PHASES
BY ROCCO DISPIRITO
I believe beef can be part of a
healthy diet. Its high in protein,
B vitamins, iron, zinc and other
minerals. And when the right
cuts are trimmed of any visible
fat, beef can be nearly as lean as
a boneless, skinless chicken
breast.
This recipe also includes two
other healthy ingredients kale
and cannellini beans. Kale is the
new spinach.As for the beans,
they add an extra dose of fiber
and other nutrients. And I use
the canned variety; theyre
already cooked so you dont
have to figure in soaking time.
And speaking of time, you
can whip up this hearty, healthy
recipe almost faster than it takes
to read this article. Seriously, it
takes just 25 minutes to get it on
the table.
Filet of Beef a La Romana
SERVINGS:
4
Four 4-ounce filets of lean
beef tenderloin, trimmed of fat
Salt and ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 pinch red pepper flakes
5 cups curly-leaf kale (1 to 2
bunches), tough stems trimmed
off and leaves chopped into 2-
inch pieces
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup no-salt canned
cannellini beans, rinsed and
drained
1/4 cup fat-free, salt-free
marinara sauce (such as Pomi)
1/2 ounce pecorino Romano
cheese, grated
Use paper towels to dry the
beef, then season both sides of
each filet with salt and pepper.
In a large saute pan over
medium-high, heat the olive oil.
Once the oil starts to smoke,
add the filets and cook for
about 2 minutes, or until they
are well browned on the
bottoms. Flip and cook another
2 minutes, or until well browned
on the other side. Transfer the
filets to a plate and cover to
keep warm.
Lower the heat under the pan
to medium. Add the garlic and
saute for 20 to 30 seconds, or
until it is golden brown. Add the
pepper flakes and then the kale.
Cook and stir for about 1
minute, or until the kale has
started to wilt. Add the water,
then cover the pan and bring to
a simmer. Cook until almost all
the water is gone, about 4
minutes.
Uncover the pan and add the
beans and marinara sauce.
Cook for 1 minute, or until the
sauce coats the kale. Add the
filets back to the pan along with
any collected juice on the plate.
Cover and cook to desired
doneness (2 to 3 minutes for
medium-rare to medium).
Remove the beef and place one
piece each on four plates. Add
the cheese to the kale and
season to taste with salt and
pepper. Spoon onto the plates
with the beef.
Beef can be part of healthy diet
A FI LET OF BEEF A LA ROM ANA
from Rocco Di Spi ri to, takes about 25
mi nutes to get on the table.
Take steps to reduce
tension in the home
F A M I L Y D Y N A M I C
BY INGRID LOCHAMIRE
Tension is a normal part of living together.
When tension escalates due to the holidays,
illness, financial stress or relational difficulties
children are the first to feel the impact. We adults
may understand the source of the tension and
accept some level of discord, but for children,
maintaining a peaceful and non-violent environ-
ment especially in times of abnormal stress is
key to their sense of security and well-being.
Homes where people treat one another with
respect and where conflict is kept to a minimum
become a safe place where children and adults feel
nurtured and where important values can be taught.
The following tips are designed to keep tension
from taking over your home life.
Practice tolerance. Were all different and
sometimes those differences are annoying. Learn to
accept your mates and your childrens individuality
and make room for those differences.
Use positive reinforcement. When something
good happens, take note. Reward a good attitude or
a desired achievement. Make it a point to verbalize
your appreciation and to celebrate when things go
right.
See TENSION page 13
Correct children
gently. Count to
10 to give
yourself time to
think about
what you re
going to say
and how you ll
say it.
Ingrid Lochamire

Talk about the small conflicts as they
come up, before they have a chance to
become big issues. This will go a long way
toward releasing the stress and tension that
comes when we allow resentment to build,
and is especially important with teenage
children.
Correct children gently. Yelling and
screaming, threatening, calling the child
names, blaming the person rather than the
act can all cause more harm to the child
than whatever the child did wrong. Count to
10 to give yourself time to think about what
youre going to say and how youll say it.
Keep your voice at a normal volume.
Reassure the child that, though he or she did
something wrong, you still love the child.
Spend quality time together. That
includes dinnertime. According to a 2003
Gallup poll, less than half of American
families regularly eat dinner together.
Model the language you want your
children to use. If we frequently swear at
one another, put each other down,
complain, gossip, criticize and yell, theres a
good chance our kids will do the same
thing. While youre at it, model the attitudes
you want them to adopt. Be loving,
thoughtful and sensitive to your spouse and
to your children, and youll reap what you
sow.
When they are not addressed, minor
tensions can lead us down a road to
inappropriate actions and behaviors that can
leave lasting scars. How you handle stress
can be vital to keeping peace in the home.
EDITORS NOTE: Elijah Haven Crisis
Intervention Center of LaGrange assists
families affected by domestic violence. Elijah
Haven is located at 201 S. Detroit St. in
LaGrange. For information on domestic
violence education, prevention or services,
call 463-8700. The Crisis Hotline number is
463-3400.
From Page 12
TENSION
Dont overreact to
sissy behavior
BY JOHN ROSEMOND
Q:
My husband discovered that our 7-
year-old son has been sucking on his stuffed
animals when we put him to bed. He took
the animals away, telling our son he was too
old to be sucking on them and that he could
have choked. What are your thoughts on
this?
A:
Your son should not have to earn back
what shouldnt have been taken from him in
the first place. Your husband definitely
overreacted, but some dads tend to be
overly sensitive to any hint of sissy
behavior on the part of their sons.
If a 7-year-old boy takes comfort from
sleeping with stuffed animals, so what? And
if he puts himself to sleep by sucking on
their soft fur, so what? Your husband
should give the stuffed animals back, with
an apology.
BY JOHN ROSEMOND
Im proposing a number of
parenting New Years resolu-
tions for my readers to
consider. Its a good
beginning on what is
probably a much-needed
family revolution:
1)
We will not throw
expensive event parties
for our children on their
birthdays. Instead, we will
confine all birthday celebrations
to our family, including
extended family. We will keep it
uncomplicated: a special dinner
of the birthday boy or girls favorite food, a cake, the
obligatory song, and a few simple gifts, mostly
clothing or other useful things.
2)
We will spend at least as much time helping our
children develop good manners as helping them
get good grades, which means we will cut back
significantly on the time helping with the latter (in
consideration of the fact that good manners, which
are expressions of respect for others, will take one
further in life than will good grades). Each week, we
will work on one specific social courtesy, such as
saying excuse me when you walk in front of
someone. Taking two weeks off, thats 50 courtesies a
year!
3)
We will show our love for our neighbors by
insisting on proper behavior and reprimanding
immediately (even if that means in front of other
people) when they behave otherwise, and on those
New Years
resolutions
for a family
revolution
F A M I L Y G O A L S
Quali ty ti me, teachi ng
character central to revoluti on
Each week, we
will work on
one specific
social courtesy,
such as saying
excuse me
when you walk
in front of
someone.
John Rosemond
See RESOLUTIONS page 15

occasions we will also insist they apologize
appropriately.
4)
If we have not already done so, we will
assign a routine of daily chores to each
of our children who have reached their third
birthdays and we will insist that said chores be
done properly before they engage in recreation
or relaxation.
5)
Our children may have cell phones
when they are able to pay for them as
well as the monthly bills.
6)
When our children complain that they
are the only kids who dont have cell
phones (and do chores), we will tell them that
learning how to be different is character-
building.
7)
Our children will not be able to order
customized meals unless we take them
to a restaurant. At home, they will eat what we
are eating, and they will sit at the table until
they are finished. We will do this so that when
they are invited to eat at someone elses home,
they will be the best of guests.
8)
We will bond with our children, but not
in the marital bed, nor will we bond
with them in their beds.
9)
We will put our marriage first and our
children second for their sake as well
as ours. They will not grow up thinking the
world revolves around them.
10)
If I am a single parent, I will take
good care of myself for my sake as
well as my childrens. I will have an active,
adults only, social life. I will take time to
simply relax and do those things I like to do.
11)
We/I will put our/my children to bed
early so that we/I can end each day
reconnecting as a couple or relaxing as a
single.
12)
We will eat as a family around our
own table at least six nights a week.
13)
We will only let them enroll in
activities that do not prevent us
from delivering on number 11.
14)
Instead of buying our children
expensive things, we will help them
develop hobbies and take them to museums
and on trips.
15)
We will do the above so that when
they grow up, they will have
wonderful memories of their childhoods and
raise our grandchildren in a manner that
honors us.
From Page 14
RESOLUTIONS
Ask U.S. moms with children under 6 what
motherhood moment they most want to relive, and
almost seven in 10 (68 percent) say it was the
instant they first held their child.
Once they got the baby home, being a mom,
they say, has been a rollercoaster of demands
from trying to balance conflicting obligations in
order to keep their kids on schedule to dealing with
public temper tantrums to enduring dreaded diaper
changes in public restrooms.
But give these supermoms an extra hour in their
day and almost half said they would either catch up
on their reading (23 percent) or sleep (22 percent).
Just 7 percent said theyd opt for a little romance.
According to the survey of 1,204 mothers from
around the country who somehow found time to
respond to the Kroger Comforts Moms survey,
motherhood has been a journey of challenges and
joys.
When asked what the most hectic time of the
day is, 43 percent of the responding mothers said
mornings, followed by the evening bedtime routine
(35 percent).
While most moms try to keep their children on
a schedule, one in two said outside activities and
social commitments are what wreak havoc on their
schedules.
Mothers confessed to not knowing it all, and
almost half (45 percent) turn to their own parents
or extended family for parenting advice.
Krogers new ComfortsForBaby.com, available in
both English and Spanish, contains parenting tips
and product information and is a place where
moms can share experiences with one another.
Survey shows joys,
frustrations of motherhood
When asked what
the most hectic
time of the day is,
43 percent of the
responding mothers
said mornings,
followed by the
evening bedtime
routine ( 35
percent) .
Kroger Comfort s
Moms survey
16 November/ December 2011 fwFami l y.com November/ December 2011 17

COVER STORY >>> <<< COVER STORY
For your child
DIANNE SHOPPELL, BEFORE5.ORG:
This year during the holiday season, start
a new tradition with your child. Start a
Special Memories Book. Help your
child journal important events that
happened to them during the year. Make
this sharing time a special time for you
and your child.
For people you want to thank
JULIE SELLERS, MOM AND AUTHOR: This
year my 10-year-old daughter and I are
making small fleece pouches and filling
them with white rice and sewing them
shut. The idea is that you heat them in
the microwave for a few seconds, then
put them in your boots or gloves to stay
warm in the winter. They are reusable
and will keep your hands and feet warm
for quite a long time. We will be
dropping off baskets of them at our local
police and fire stations as well as for the
crossing guards at their school. You can
also make them larger use them as a bed
warmer or a heating pad for injuries.
They are safer and more energy efficient
than electric blankets or heating pads. We
are using scraps of fleece left from other
projects and remnants we got for pennies.
For new parents
SELLERS: The best gift I ever got as a
new parent was readymade meals that
were packaged for freezing. It was
wonderful to have an extra hour with my
baby after a long day at the office, while
dinner cooked in the oven.
Another gift I give many new parents
(especially those of my friends who adopt
toddlers or pre-schoolers) are BooBoo
Bunnies and a small cosmetic bag made
into a first aid kit that can be thrown in
the car or in a diaper bag. I include
bandages, individual triple antibiotic and
hydrocortisone ointments, a thermometer
and some hand sanitizer.
For grandparents
SELLERS: When my children were
small, I gave their grandparents
scrapbook size frames that I picked up a a
local discount store very inexpensively.
Each year I complete a new page with
photos of them and the children for them
to display. They then add the last years
page to an album to save.
TROY GANSER, DAD AND ARTI ST:
When gifting grandparents, sentiment is
king. Make a list of all the things that you
treasure about the grandparent and put it
Best gift of all is
connecting
Whatever it is,
the connection is
the thing
not the dollar
amount.
Troy Ganser
C H R I S T M A S G I F T G U I D E
W
e are pleased to present our 2011 Christmas gift
guide! In most cases, the gifts our volunteer experts
suggest will fit into your budget in fact, many are
free. We hope you get some new ideas you can use now or in
the future. Above all, we hope to get across the message that the
most important present of all is your presence.
See GIFTS page 18

Inexpensive gift ideas for ever yone on your list
in a frame. Photos, memorabilia of special
times, all are gold. Scrapbook if you have a
lot. But again, quality time is key.
Grandparents need to feel loved and
important just as much as children.
For expectant parents
GANSER:
For an expectant parent never
underestimate the value of supplies! Diapers
and formula are gone through like water. If
they dont have a diaper pail, make that your
creative gift basket and fill it up. For a baby
theres always the coveted first gifts (first
ornament, first teddy bear, etc.) but the baby
isnt even going to remember the party, and
will probably just play with the wrapping
paper. Give the parents a gift instead
baby-sit for them. They probably havent had
adult conversation in months, not to
mention alone time. Make it an overnight
baby-sitting so they can actually have a full
night of uninterrupted sleep.
For small children
GANSER:
Ages 3 and under are about as
unconscious to the event as babies so keep it
simple. Too many parents throw elaborate
parties with extravagant gifts that often are
handed to siblings or just thrown out. Ages
4 and up are equally tricky to avoid escala-
tion. Save the big gifts for their parents.
Never overshadow their efforts. The baby-
sitting gift still works wonders, as well as
chauffeuring the kids around on a busy
weekend. Make it a play date. Even better, if
you have a special skill (playing an instru-
ment or other ability) try teaching the child
something fun.
For teens
GANSER:
A teen Remember escala-
tion? If you didnt nip it in the bud, youre
stuck now. But if you kept things manage-
able, quality time is just as important now.
Play dates can be driving lessons or to a
movie or even a concert.
Whatever it is, the connection is the
thing not the dollar amount. If youre
not cool to hang out with, facilitate a
party.
Even having a party with their friends
can be very affordable. Ten friends,
a popular DVD, a couple bags of chips and
a case of pop goes a long way.
When asked what she wanted for her
birthday by her husband, a wise woman
replied, Just give me a kiss, Dear. Thats
one thing I wont have to dust.
Enjoy your family!
From Page 17
GIFTS
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HUMOR
HELPS
Readers, if you have a true funny kid
stor y (or a collection of stories)
involving you or your co-workers,
friends, students or family, please call
me at 347-0738 or email me at
graceh@fwfamily.com.
BY GRACE HOUSHOLDER
Brenda had been stressing the importance of independence to
her granddaughter, Shila, 7, while they were waiting for the 4th
of July fireworks to begin. She felt she had made her point until
Shila thoughtfully said, You know, Nana, you can live without
your independence. Ambers doctor took out her independence
and shes still living.
NELDA OWEN ( GREAT- GRANDM OTHER OF SHI LA) OF ALBI ON
Zelmas granddaughter
Breann started first grade this
year. She came home from
school and said, Mom, this
little boy asked me if I would
marr y him. Her mom asked,
W hat did you say, Breann?
Breann said, Well, I told him,
Maybe, if you can find me
when I grow up.
ZELM A FELTNER OF KENDALLVI LLE
As they prepared for an upcoming
wedding, Ella, 4, said, I know, lets get
them a purse! Her father explained to her
why a purse wouldnt be appropriate. Then
Ella suggested a trophy: You know the
statue you get when you win something? It
could be shiny and have the state on it.
Ella asked what state the wedding was
going to be in, to which her father said,
Illinois. Ella continued, Yeah, we could
put Illinois on top and have flowers
all over it!
ERI N DOUCETTE OF HUNTERTOWN
My two sisters and I have 13
grandchildren 11 are boys! writes
Joyce Lomont Crowl. Here is one of her
stories. Connor Long, 4, grandson of
Karen Lomont-Long, at the end of the
first day of pre-kindergarten asked his
teacher if he could call home! W hen
she asked him why, he said, I want to
tell my dad to bring my sleeping bag. I
want to stay here and go to school
again tomorrow! (Karen was a
teacher in the Angola system
years ago.)
JOYCE LOM ONT CROWL
Zeta asked what Retta was writing in her
journal. Retta said, This is a journal all
about you! Zeta said, For what? Retta
told her that one day she would give it to
her and she could read about all the funny,
sweet things she does ever y day! Zeta said,
Wow, thats gonna be a good book to
read!
RETTA LEWI S OF FREM ONT
BUBBLES ARE
FASCI NATI NG.
Vi vi an Grzelak,
Sophi a Kli ne and
Ethan Jansen
enj oyed the
Bubble Maki ng
Workshop hosted
i n September by
the Kendallvi lle
Park and
Recreati on
Depar tment. The
photo was taken
by Dr. Tom
Jansen, Ethans
grandfather.
TOM J ANSEN
BY KATE COFFMAN
Regardless of your
childs grade level, falling
behind academically can
have major consequences
for the future. Younger
students need a strong
foundation so they are
reading well by third
grade. Older students
need a strong transcript
to help with admission to
college and to qualify for
merit-based scholarships.
But when a child struggles, where can a parent
turn for help?
The first place to start is with the childs
teacher. There may be peer or staff tutoring
available for free within the school. The teacher
also may be able to identify some areas that a
parent and child can work on together to help
improve the childs academic performance.
If more serious problems seem to persist,
speak with the school counselor or principal to
determine if there are services or programs for
which the child may qualify. Often schools
offer free tutoring through Title I funds that
are allocated based upon the number of
children in the school on free and reduced-
price lunch. A counselor also can assess
whether a child needs testing for a learning
disability or to should receive special services
such as speech therapy.
If these services dont seem to solve the
issue, a private tutoring company often can
E D U C A T I O N
When your
child struggles,
help is
available
School or pri vate tutors or j ust
addi ti onal help wi th parents
may be key
The first place to
start is with the
childs teacher.
There may be peer
or staff tutoring
available for free
within school.
The teacher also
may be able to
identify some areas
that a parent and
child can work on
together.
Kat e Coffman
See LEARNING page 21

<<< RECI PE
assist. Tutoring centers, such as a
Sylvan Learning Center, can assess
the student and develop a plan to
address specific issues through a
series of courses or one-on-one
instruction sessions.
These services often are more
expensive than in-school tutoring
but have a proven track record. A
private tutor who comes to your
home can be a convenient solution.
Check to see if your childs
teachers or school administrators
can recommend one.
Parents might want to contact
the local colleges career service or
employment office to see if any
current students are interested in
tutoring. And finally, Craigslist lists
tutors available, but meeting in a
public place initially for personal
protection is a good idea.
If your child just needs a little
extra help, you might consider free
online websites like starfall.com
( reading) or the University of
Chicagos math site for students
em-ccss.everyday
mathonline.com/g_login.html. Your
childs teacher should be able to
recommend other websites that
offer help based upon age or grade
level, including special subjects
like history, foreign language and
science.
Its also important to help your
child understand that its OK to ask
for help. Developing a willingness
in your child to ask for help will
pay dividends, not only in their
formative school years, but also in
college, where all the lessons of
previous schooling should pay off
in your child earning a degree.
From Page 20
LEARNING
1/ 2 cup pumpkin
4 egg yolks, beaten
1/ 2 teaspoon
pumpkin spice
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup sugar
pinch of salt
2 tablespoons flour
1 pint of milk,
scalded
4 egg whites
Preheat oven to 400.
In a large bowl, mix
pumpkin, egg yolks,
pumpkin pie spice,
vanilla, sugar, salt, flour
and milk until mixture is
smooth in consistency.
Fold in egg whites,
whipped until light and
fluffy before folding in.
Bake for 10 minutes
and then reduce heat to
350 until pie is set,
about 40 minutes.
(More Amish Cook
recipes on Page 25.)
Homemade pumpkin pie
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BY J.M. HIRSCH
Ive been spending a lot of time
spatchcocking lately.
Because while it sounds like
something that should be X-rated,
its really just a ridiculously simple
and speedy way of roasting a whole
chicken. Ive done it on the grill and
in the oven, and every time the
results have been moist and
delicious.
Heres how it works. To spatch-
cock a chicken or any bird
you simply cut along the center
backbone, starting at the neck and
right through to the rump. This cut
allows you to then overturn the
bird, spread it open and lay it nearly
flat in the roasting pan. As a result,
it cooks much faster, making it
perfect for a weeknight dinner.
While this cut can be done with
a good knife, the easiest and safest
way to do it is with kitchen shears.
Once cut, the bird can be seasoned as you like.
For this recipe, I used a simple but wonderfully
aromatic combination of fresh rosemary and a
quartered orange.
The recipe is written for the oven, but Ive also
cooked it on the grill. To do this, simply cut and
season the chicken as directed. Lay it cut-side down
on several layers of foil. Wedge orange quarters
around it, then top with fresh rosemary. Wrap the foil
tightly around it.
Set one side of your grill to high, the other to low.
Set the chicken over the low side, cover the grill and
cook for 30 minutes. Open the foil a bit at the top,
then continue cooking, covered, for another 15 to 25
minutes, or until the meat reaches 165 F at the
thickest part. Recipe on following page.
Spatchcock
a funny
word for a
fast dinner
F A M I L Y D I N N E R
See CHICKEN page 23
THI S PHOTO
shows orange-rosemar y spatchcocked chi cken i n Concord,
N .H. To spatchcock a chi cken or any bi rd you si mply cut along the
center backbone, star ti ng at the neck and ri ght through to the rump.
This cut allows you
to then overturn
the bird, spread it
open and lay it
nearly flat in the
roasting pan. As a
result, it cooks
much faster,
making it perfect
for a weeknight
dinner.
J.M. Hirsch
Orange-Rosemary
Spatchcocked Chicken
START TO FINISH:
1 hour 20 minutes (5
minutes active)
SERVINGS:
4
3- to 5-pound chicken (larger chickens
may need additional cooking time)
Kosher salt and ground black pepper
1 to 2 medium oranges, quartered
2 to 4 large sprigs fresh rosemary
Heat the oven to 400 F.
Place the chicken on the cutting board
with the breast down. Use kitchen shears
to carefully cut from the neck hole down
the length of the backbone and out the
rump. This will require a little effort, but the
shears should cut through the bones
without difficulty.
Spread open the chicken, exposing the
cavity. Sprinkle the inside with salt and
pepper. Overturn the chicken and place it
cavity side down in a roasting pan just a bit
larger than the chicken. Gently press the
chicken to flatten. Season over and under
the skin with salt and pepper.
Tuck orange quarters into the neck and
rump of the chicken, as well as around the
legs. Cover tightly with foil and roast for 30
minutes. Uncover and roast for another 30
minutes, or until the thickest part of the
meat reads 165 F.
Serve the meat accompanied by the
roasted orange wedges, which can be
eaten as is or squeezed over the meat.
Nutrition information per serving. Assumes
a 4-pound chicken, with skin removed
(values are rounded to the nearest whole
number): 550 calories; 190 calories from
fat; 21 g fat (6 g saturated; 0 g trans fats);
250 mg cholesterol; 48 g carbohydrate;
82 g protein; 4 g fiber; 830 mg sodium.
EDITOR S NOTE:
Food Editor J.M. Hirsch is
author of the cookbook High Flavor, Low
Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking.
From Page 22
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C H I L D S A F E T Y
The Indiana Poison center averages
225 calls per day. In addition, the staff
of the Poison Center averages 197
calls per day to patients and health
care professionals for follow-up.
Most of those poisonings occurred
at home with 55 percent of them
involving children ages 5 and under.
As a young childs mobility
increases, so does his or her ability to
reach for a dangerous product. Young
children constantly explore the world
around them, touching and tasting
everything they see. Unfortunately, the
results can be devastating, says Dr. James Mowry,
director of the Indiana Poison Center. The goal of
this campaign is to teach people how to protect
children and others from the harm of poisons.
The Indiana Poison Center encourages you to
take some simple steps to help keep your family
safe:
Choose products and medicines with child
resistant packaging whenever it is available.
Replace child-resistant caps tightly every time
you give or take a medicine or use a product.
Lock medicines and household products away,
out of sight of children.
Read the label each and every time, before giving
or taking a medicine or using any household
product. Follow directions exactly, never guess
about how to use a product
Take medicines where children cant watch. They
learn by imitating.
Put the number for the Indiana Poison Center,
800-222-1222, on or near every telephone. Call
even if you just think that someone has been
poisoned. Dont wait to see if the person gets sick,
call the experts at the Poison Center right away.
Make sure baby sitters and family members
caring for your children also have the emergency
number posted in their homes.
The most dangerous poisonings involve:
Medicines (prescription and over the counter)
Cleaning products (drain openers, toilet bowl
cleaners, oven cleaners, rust removers)
Automotive products (windshield washer fluid,
antifreeze)
Hydrocarbons (gasoline, kerosene, lighter
fluid, furniture polish, hair and body oils)
Pesticides
There is no substitute for prevention and careful
supervision, wherever children live or spend time,
Mowry says. Children are fast and curious so
poisoning can happen in the home of the most
careful parent. It can take only seconds for a child
to reach for poisonous cleaners, cosmetics or
medications, possibly resulting in serious injury or
even death.
Take measures
to avoid child
poisoning
Medi ci nes,
cleani ng
products,
automoti ve
products,
hydrocarbons
top li st of
dangerous
poi sons i n the
home
<<< AM I SH COOK
Pumpkin roll makes
holidays special
BY LOVINA EICHER
It is hard to believe that Thanksgiving is almost upon us!
Homemade pumpkin roll is a dessert I always remember my Aunt
Lovina (who I was named after) making and now it is something I
enjoy making. Thanksgiving would not seem the same without the
turkey being stuffed with dressing and pumpkin pie for dessert.
I hope everyone has a blessed and enjoyable Thanksgiving.
PUM PKI N ROLL
This recipe was a hit in the
original Amish Christmas
booklet. A pumpkin roll takes
a bit of work to make, but
the work is worth the sweet
reward!
3 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2/ 3 cup pumpkin
3/ 4 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/ 2 teaspoon salt
1/ 2 teaspoon ginger
1/ 2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup pecans (optional)
confectioners sugar
Whip eggs for 5 minutes.
Add sugar, lemon juice and
pumpkin. Mix well. Add
remaining ingredients except
pecans. Grease jelly roll pan.
Place waxed paper in jelly
roll pan, making sure waxed
paper is extended beyond
both ends of pan. Pour
batter into waxed paper
lined jelly roll pan. Cover
batter with pecans. Bake at
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TUESDAY, NOV EM BER 1
Little River Ramblers
9-11 a.m. Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Dec. 6, 13, 20
and 27. Eagle Marsh Barn, south side Engle
Road, one-half mile east of West Jefferson
Blvd., Fort Wayne. Meet at the Eagle Marsh
Barn, 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne, to explore
the preserves interesting plants and wildlife.
Sponsored by Little River Wetlands Project.
Free. Cont act info@lrwp.org or 478-2515 for
information.
FRI DAY, NOV EM BER 3
Fancy Nancy Party
3:30-5 p.m. Kendallville Public Library. Do hair,
nails, read books and have a tea party. Det ails
and registration at Kendallville library.org or call
343-2010.
FRI DAY, NOV EM BER 4
Chicago the Musical
8 p.m. Nov. 4 - 5, 11 - 12; 2 p.m. Nov. 6 and
13. Arts United Center, 303 E. Main St., Fort
Wayne. Set during the roaring twenties and the
age of prohibition, Chicago tells the story of the
quest for fame and fortune through the unlikely
means of adultery, murder, and incarceration. As
she awaits her trial, Roxie vies with another
murderess, vaudeville entert ainer Velma Kelly,
for the spotlight and the headlines. Tickets $ 26,
ages 23-under $ 18, Sunday senior matinees
$ 22. Cont act: fwcivic.org, 424-5220.
SATURDAY, NOV EM BER 5
Miami Indian Heritage Days
1-4 p.m. Chief Richardville House, 5705
Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne. Features local
artists, performers, and represent atives from the
Miami Indians and other Native American
groups demonstrating aspects of their lasting
herit age for the public to enjoy. Admission for
each Saturday event is $ 7 adults and $ 5
students and seniors. History Center members
and children ages 5 and under are free.
Admission also includes the opportunity to visit
the Chief Richardville House. For more informa-
tion, cont act the History Center at 426-2882 or
visit fwhistorycenter.com.
WEDNESDAY, NOV EM BER 9
Paws for a Cause
6-9 p.m. Mid-America Windmill Museum, Allen
Chapel Road, Kendallville. Friend-raiser will
benefit the Humane Society of Noble County.
Live auction with National Benefit Auctions.
Food, wine from area ret ailers. $ 25 person; $ 40
couple. Just be 21 or older. Cont act: 347-2563
or 347-2400
Elkhart County
LaGrange County
Steuben County
DeKalb County
Noble County
Kosciusko
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Whitley
County
Allen County
Adams
County
Wells
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Huntington
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Defiance County
Paulding County
Van Wert County
Williams County
Goshen
Shipshewana
LaGrange
Angola
Kendallville
Albion
Auburn
Bryan
Columbia City
Warsaw
Fort Wayne
Decatur
Bluffton
Huntington
Paulding
Defiance
Van Wert
SHIPSHEWAN A The holi day season
begi ns i n Shi pshewana at 6 p.m.,
Saturday, N ov. 12, wi th a li ght parade.
N ow i n i ts fi fth year, the parade has
qui ckly grown i nto a favori te event, hosti ng
more than 4,000 guests i n a town wi th a
populati on of only 500. Merchants and
resi dents ali ke decorate floats, cars, and
bi kes wi th li ghts of the Chri stmas season,
and then stroll through the downtown
streets along the backdrop of musi c,
decorated storefronts, and the arri val of
Santa Claus.
The parade ends i n the front of Blue Gate
Restaurant, wi th the li ghti ng of the town
Chri stmas tree and the crowd j oi ni ng
together i n the si ngi ng of Chri stmas carols.
Festi vi ti es take place throughout the four-
block town square wi th refreshments,
musi c, demonstrati ons, store speci als and
more.
The season conti nues throughout
N ovember and December:
NOV. 1 9 : Chocolate Day
NOV. 2 9 : Wana N i ght Out
NOV. 2 1 - JAN. 2 : Gi ngerbread Houses on
di splay at Yoders Shoppi ng Center
DEC. 5 - 3 0 : Chri stmas Tree Walk at the
Shi pshewana Town Center
DEC. 9 - 1 0 : Ki ds Day at Davi s Mercanti le
DEC. 1 0 : Santa Comes to the Town Center,
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
DEC. 2 8 - 3 0 : Shi pshewana Ice Festi val
featuri ng i ce car vi ng competi ti on
For more i nformati on contact 800-254-
8090; Vi si tShi pshewana.org or emai l
i nfo@LaGrangeCountyCVB.org
Shipshewana holiday fun begins Nov. 12
CALENDAR
WEDNESDAY, NOV EM BER 9
Shots for Tots
1-4:30 p.m. Free infant/ child immunization
clinic. DeKalb County Health Dept., 220 E. 7th
St., Auburn. Must bring shot records. Must be
accompanied by parent of legal guardian. Ages
infant to 18. Cont act DeKalb County Health
Dept., 925-2220
FRI DAY, NOV EM BER 1 1
DeBrand Chocolate Extravaganza
6:30-9 p.m. Masonic Temple, 216 E.
Washington Blvd., Fort Wayne. Family &
Childrens Services 17th Annual DeBrand
Chocolate Extravaganza. $ 35 per person, or
INDIANAPOLIS Discovering
the Wonders of Science through the
Sensations of Music will be presented
by the Indiana Academy of Science
with accompaniment by the
Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra at the
Indiana State Museum from 10 a.m. to
noon Saturday, Nov. 12.
The Indiana State Museum
Auditorium is at 650 W. Washington St.
The Indiana Academy of Science has
been an important voice of Indiana
science since its inception in 1885. It
continues to enjoy a high professional
stature with a membership that
includes many of the states premier
scientists and science educators. The
academy is one of the oldest scientific
organizations in the United States, and
holds a significant presence in the
Indiana community and the Midwest.
The academy is a nonprofit organi-
zation dedicated to promoting scientific
research, encouraging communication
and cooperation among scientists,
diffusing scientific information, and
improving education in the sciences.
For more information contact
Delores Brown, Indiana Academy of
Science executive director, at
execdir@indianaacademyofscience.org
or 317-974-0827.
Register online at
indianaacademyofscience.org.
The cost is $10 in advance online,
$8 in advance for Academy members;
$12 at the door. Space is limited.
Science, music
to combine Nov. 12
CALENDAR
Beautifully decorated trees and youth performances wrapped in the splendor of the Embassy Theatre
EVENTS AND TIMES
Nov. 23, 6-9pm, Night of Lights
Nov. 24, 4-8pm, Thanksgiving Day featuring the Grande Page Pipe Organ
Nov. 25-27, 12-8pm
Nov. 28, 9am-1pm, Kingston Senior Day
Nov. 29, 9am-1pm
Nov. 30, 9am-1pm, Kids Day
ADDITONAL EVENTS
Nov. 25 & 26, 9:30-11am, Breakfast with Santa
Nov. 23-Dec. 31, Animated Holiday Windows on Harrison Street
TICKETS
Festival of Trees: $6.50 (adults) and $3.50 (children 12 and under)
Available at the Embassy box offce, Ticketmaster and Midwest America FCU
Breakfast with Santa: $12 per person (Reservations available at the Embassy box offce, 260.424.5665)
EMBASSY THEATRE
125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46802
260.424.5665
NOVEMBER 23-30
Visit the Embassy Theatre in December to enjoy a show during the holiday season.
A Goodwill Community Event
A fundraiser for the Embassy
Theatre Foundation, Inc.
Made possible by support from
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two tickets for $ 60. Chocolate t asting from
DeBrand Chocolatier, appetizers from area
rest aurants and caterers, coffee bar, cash bar,
silent auction. Funds raised will benefit Family &
Childrens Services, a non-profit ment al health
and subst ance abuse
treatment center. For more information or to
purchase tickets: 744-4326, or familychil-
dren.org.
All My Sons
8 p.m. Nov. 11 - 12, 17 - 19; 2 p.m. Nov. 20.
IPFW, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne.
Arthur Millers powerful story about personal
responsibility. Won 1947 Tony Award. Cont act:
481-6555 (box office); 481-6551 (Theatre
Dept.).
WEDNESDAY, NOV EM BER 1 6
Diabetes Fair
8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Valuable information from
experts about diabetes. 1314 E. 7th St.,
Auburn. Cont act Vickie Faux, 920-2652
SATURDAY, NOV EM BER 1 9
Dream of Beauty Holiday Walk
11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Gene Stratton-Porter St ate
Historic Site, 1205 Pleasant Point, Rome City.
$ 3 per person or included with the Rome City
Holiday Walk ticket. Mrs. Porters cabin is open
and decorated as it was during Christmas
of 1917. Entert ainment, holiday goodies, crafts,
wagon rides by the Noble County Draft Horse
Association.
Festival of Trees
10 a.m. to noon public viewing of trees and
wreaths. 10:15-11 a.m. TC Dance Performance.
Suggested donation for adults, $ 3. Evening
gala begins at 6 p.m. Dinner, dancing. Music by
The Remnants. $ 50 per person, $ 360 per
t able. Kendallville Event Center, 615 N.
Professional Way, Kendallville. The 14th annual
festival is a fundraiser for Parkview Hospice,
Noble and LaGrange branch. Cont act: founda-
tions.parkview.com/ Festival or call 347-8910,
347-8809 or 463-9004 by Nov. 10.
TUESDAY, NOV EM BER 2 2
Auburn Parade
FRI DAY, NOV EM BER 2 5
Festival of Gingerbread
Nov. 25 - Dec. 11. The History Center, 302 E
Berry St, Fort Wayne. View over 100 ginger-
bread creations and holiday items from Fort
Waynes history at this fund raiser for the
History Center. fwhistorycenter.com.
Mad Ants Home Opener
7:30 p.m. Allen County War Memorial Coliseum,
Fort Wayne. Join the Mad Ants as they open the
season against Sioux Falls. Reserved Tickets:
$ 20.50, $ 12.50, $ 10.50 or $ 5.50.
SATURDAY, NOV EM BER 2 6
Kendallville Disc Golf Tournament
Bixler Lake Park, Kendallville. All proceeds of
league go to Kendallville Disc Golf Association
to fund the next nine. Nov. 26 - Tournament
Cont act: Brian Moreland, president, Kendallville
Disc Golf Association, 582-6622, or
hessian2@gmail.com.
SUNDAY, NOV EM BER 2 7
Holiday Memorial Tree Program and Tree
Lighting
5 p.m. Baker Street Train St ation, Fort Wayne.
Hosted by Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home.
Now in its 26th year, the event will include
music, guest speakers, and refreshments in the
renovated train st ation in downtown Fort Wayne
and the lighting of an evergreen tree outside.
Lights may be purchased for $ 25 each or two
lights for $ 40, with proceeds helping fund
hospice care for patients. To purchase a light or
for more information, please call Visiting Nurse
& Hospice Home at 435-3222.
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FRI DAY, DECEM BER 2
Purely Dance 2011
8 p.m. Dec. 2 - 3, 8 - 10; 2 p.m. Dec. 11. IPFW,
2101 E. Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne. Fresh,
new, exciting choreography by faculty and
alumni of the IPFW Dept. of Theatre dance
minor program. Cont act: 481-6555 (box office)
or ipfw.edu/ theatre.
SATURDAY, DECEM BER 3
New Era Christmas Bazaar and
Performance
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Churubusco High School,
Churbusco. More than 70 craft vendors, bake
sale, Sant a photos, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Performances at 10 a.m. by the element ary
students, and 2:30 p.m. by high schoolers.
Albion Chamber Christmas Table Walk
1-6 p.m. Noble County Public Library Central,
S.R. 8, Albion. Albion Chamber 2nd Annual
Christmas Table Walk. Viewing 1-6 p.m. 6:30
p.m. hors doeuvres/ auction $ 5 donation
Biennial Christmas House Walk
1-6 p.m. around Albion. Houses to be
announced. $ 5. Also look for Albion churches,
etc. with bazaars.
Kendallville Christmas Parade
1 p.m. Sponsored by KPC Media and WAWK.
M ONDAY, DECEM BER 5
IPFW Holiday Concert
7:30 p.m. IPFW Auer Performance Hall, , Fort
Wayne. IPFW Department of Music Holiday
Concert Home for the Holidays in the 1,500-
seat Auer Performance Hall. Ever-popular
holiday event features the Community Orchestra
and the IPFW Choral Ensembles. Admission for
IPFW students with ID is free $ 7 Adults, $ 6
Seniors (60 and older), $ 4 Non-IPFW Students
(Children ages 10 and younger are free.).
SUNDAY, DECEM BER 1 1
Heartland Sings: A Winters Solstice
4 p.m. First Wayne Street United Methodist
Church, 300 E. Wayne Street, Fort Wayne. This
concert is celebrating the holiday season and
features music from around the world.Tickets
are $ 20.
M ONDAY, DECEM BER 1 2
Breastfeeding Education
6-8 p.m. Breastfeeding education. DeKalb
Health OB Conf. Room, 2nd floor, 1316 E. 7th
St., Auburn. $ 5. Need-based financial
assist ance available.
Registration required. Cont act Julie Wagner,
920-2510
WEDNESDAY, DECEM BER 1 4
Shots for Tots
1-4:30 p.m. Free infant/ child immunization
clinic. DeKalb County Health Dept., 220 E. 7th
St., Auburn. Must bring shot records. Must be
accompanied by parent of legal guardian. Ages
infant to 18. Cont act DeKalb County Health
Dept., 925-2220
THURSDAY, DECEM BER 1 5
Santa arrives
3:30 p.m. Sant a comes to the Kendallville
Public Library. Det ails: Kendallvillelibrary.org or
call 343-2010.
NOTE: All phone numbers begin with the 260
prefix unless otherwise indicated.
The Windmill Winter Wonderland, an
annual holiday tradition at the Mid-
America Windmill Museum, Kendallville,
amazes and enchants all who have the
heart of a child.
Guests enjoy the magic and sounds of
the season as they walk the pathways on
the museum grounds.
Lights glow and fill the sky, the
windmills, and the grounds with color,
movement, and images. The live nativity
highlights the true meaning of the season
and with the experience of lights, the eyes
and heart are filled with wonder.
In Baker Hall Santa Claus has a bag
loaded with treats for all of the children.
For the parents, craft vendors have booths
brimming with gifts for holiday gift ideas.
Food and beverages are available.
Walking tour of lighted windmills
and displays.
Live Nativity on Saturdays
First two weekends in December
Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 5:30 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m. Children 12 and under
FREE, $3 for age 13+
Contact:
midamericawindmillmuseum.org
Windmill wonderland is holiday tradition
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