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Serving Northeast Fort Wayne & Allen County www.StJoeTimes.com November 4, 2011 Festival of Gingerbread: A holiday tradition to build upon By VALERIE CAVIGLIA house made of sweets from which to feast upon. [email protected] But the real fun may actually be in making gingerbread houses rather than eating them, which cannot be said for It is no wonder why children love gingerbread houses many baking endeavors. around Christmastime. The sweetly decorated treat most That is perhaps what is so special about one of Fort likely made its first Wayne’s favorite holiday events. The Festival of Ginger- appearance in a bread at the History Center brings individuals and fairy tale, when families from all over the community together in a Hansel and common goal: to make the most impressive gingerbread house on the block, in hopes of winning the top prize. Courtesy photo Gretel, left to Last year’s Stuff-A-Bus drive collected more than 18,000 pounds of The first Festival of Gingerbread was in 1985 and starve in the items. woods, started as a modest event that allowed the History Center came to raise funds and provide the community with a family upon activity during the holiday season. a “It’s always been a great family event, exciting and Stuff-A-Bus festive, but in the early years, there were only a few dozen houses. We have grown enormously since that time,” said Todd Pelfrey, executive director at the History Radiothon at Center. In just the last two years, the History Center has seen Georgetown Square record-breaking attendance at its Festival of Gingerbread - first in 2009 with more than 10,000 people, and last year, with more than 11,000 in attendance. The goal this By KELLY MCLENDON of new faces coming to time around is to exceed 12,000 visitors. [email protected] their doors for food assis- In its 26th year, organizers expect that around 120 tance,” a September press houses will be entered by individuals, school districts, “The Associated release from Associated businesses and other organizations. “It really is Churches Neighborhood Churches said. Addition- representative of the community,” Pelfrey said. Food Network, The Fran- ally, the newsletter All proceeds collected are used to fulfill the ciscan Center and Miss reported that for some History Center’s mission of preserving and Virginia’s Mission have agencies in Fort Wayne, sharing the community’s unique history and witnessed record numbers donations were down,

File photo See GINGERBREAD, page A17 See BUS, page A12 Festival of Trees goes green By KELLY MCLENDON [email protected] Budget Tight? Although it is cold outside, the Embassy Theatre and the lobby of Are you pregnant? the Indiana Hotel will bring life to this chilly Breastfeeding? month with a yellow lemonade stand tree as part of the Festival of Have a child under 5? Trees. Browse around the WIC might be able to help. building when the festival The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program provides opens the day before Photo by 4EverPhotography Thanksgiving, Nov. 23, The Harrison Street windows feature the adventures of Oscar, free checks for nutritious foods, breastfeeding and find many other Santa and elves. specially designed trees. support and nutrition education for all kinds of There will even be a Embassy Theatre. Embassy, Poffenberger few trees without “We open up the said the project is “a qualifying families - single parents, married, branches, such as one building for about 10 beloved community working, not working and foster. called “Gifted,” which is a hours each day,” she said. event.” nine-foot creation of “We schedule decorators In its 27th year, differently wrapped gift to come in and decorate proceeds will go toward boxes put together. during time blocks. It all restoration, maintenance Call to see if you qualify. A four-foot Christmas comes together. It’s a neat and operation of the tree built entirely of Legos process.” theater. will also be on display. All She added that “a lot of “It’s a tradition for 458-2641 of the trees are assembled the decorators have been families,” she said. “We and decorated in just two decorating trees for more get more than 15,000 visi- You can ask about our days, in what is described than a decade. They get tors per year. It’s a great medical and dental as a “flurry,” of activity by excited.” way to showcase our Dana Poffenberger, As the largest annual services too! Marketing Director at the fundraiser for the See TREE, page A3 Neighborhood Health Clinicss 1725 S. Calhoun St.

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On TBS’ “Movie and a Makeover,” Cinda Boomershine is the on-air design expert, with the design experience to back up the title. While she has owned and operated her own interior design business in Atlanta, Ga. since 2004, Boomershine wanted to branch out to create a line of handbags that she couldn’t find on the market. She called it cinda b—a line of handbags that are not only American made, they are made right here in Fort Wayne. “The coolest part about cinda b is that everything is very durable and machine washable, but most importantly, made in the U.S.,” said cinda b marketing and creative assistant Alexandria Baker. cinda b first gained popularity with its The professionals at NeuroSpine and travel bags and accessories and has since Pain Center have one goal…getting you back. expanded to include handbags, totes, sport Back on the course. Back in the garden. bags, accessories and gear for mothers Back to your kids…Back to life. Often without and babies. The cinda b corporate headquarters is surgery. We’re here when you need us… WEST OFFICE EAST OFFICE located at Summit Production Systems, 260.436.2416 260.460.3100 and there’s no time to lose. If you’re living with 1530 Progress Road, where the entire line www.neurospinepain.com back pain, you’re not really living. of handbags is manufactured and sewed. The location is also where local shoppers OUR STAFF ( FROM LEFT TO RIGHT ) can take advantage of deep discounts at various sale events throughout the year. AMY SUTTON, FNP-BC JAMES DOZIER, M.D. The Holiday Factory Outlet Sale will take Courtesy photo MICHAEL MUNZ, M.D.C.M. LOI PHUONG, M.D. place Thursday, Nov. 17, from 3 to 7 cinda b handbags are made right here in Fort RUDY KACHMANN, M.D. JENNIFER BORN, P.A. p.m.; Friday, Nov. 18, from 9 a.m. to 6 Wayne and offer locals deep discounts at its DAVID LUTZ, M.D. WILLIAM YOUNG, M.D. p.m.; and Saturday, Nov. 19, from 9 a.m. Holiday Factory Outlet Sale. ISA CANAVATI, M.D. TINA J. HERMES, FNP-BC to 2 p.m. APRIL CHRISTLIEB, P.A. JEFF KACHMANN, M.D. This end of year sale is a chance for overstock items as well as factory fashionistas to get a look at the cinda b seconds.” line in person and take advantage of sale There is no entrance fee to get in the INCLUDED IN BECKER’S 2011 TOP 100 SPINE-DRIVEN prices not offered at many retailers. door, and no limit to how much one AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTERS TO KNOW. “We will have something for everyone,” customer may purchase. Cash, checks and Baker said. “Handbags, totes, travel bags credit cards will be accepted. and accessories. We will have lots of See BAG, page A3 What’s on your Children’s Haircuts 00 noggin? $10 Home of the $ 00 6Eyebrow Arch!

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because they were a variety of different trees, 37 HWY reminder of the old Wolf Poffenberger said she is $19.99($200 Value) Stellhorn Rd 485-9300 and Dessauer Department excited about Thrivent 4337 Flagstaff Cove store window displays Community’s Star Wars Includes complete consultation; chiropractic, orthopedic and Stellhorn Professional Medicare and most insurance accepted that used to be downtown. themed tree. With the neurological exam; report of findings; and x-rays. Expires 12/30/11 Village “We said sure and we overall theme of the looked at those animated festival being “Let it windows as our gift to Snow,” decorators must downtown,” she said. incorporate the three word The elf display has statement into the tree or evolved into showcasing the project title. the adventures of a char- “It all wraps in acter named Oscar. together,” she said. “A lot “He has an adventure of the decorators every year, where he ulti- responses will wrap that THERE’S ONLY ONE mately saves Christmas,” theme in.” Poffenberger said. “This For a few days during ‘DISTINGUISHED HOSPITAL’ year, Santa has the the Festival of Trees, hiccups. If he can’t get rid dance groups will perform of the hiccups, he won’t every hour. Poffenberger IN FORT WAYNE. be able to drive the sleigh. said there will be many Oscar has to go on the children performing their adventure and find a solu- holiday recitals on the Parkview outperformed all other hospitals in the region tion to Santa’s hiccups.” classical stage. There is Another interactive only one other event to be named a Distinguished Hospital for two years in a row. element will exist to get where people can be on audience participation in the stage during the solving the hiccups. festival—Breakfast with There are a little more Santa. Sponsored by than 50 trees that will be Macy’s and catered by on display this year for Arby’s, the event will take When you’re sick or injured, wouldn’t you rather go to a hospital that’s the main event. Each is place at a special ticket sponsored by a different price outside of the known for superior patient care? That hospital is Parkview. For the company or individuals. regular admission costs. second year in a row, we’ve received the Distinguished Hospital Award Some sponsors decorate On Thanksgiving Day, for Clinical Excellence™ in 2012 by HealthGrades. their trees or florists and the festivities will feature interior design companies performances on the Parkview was the only hospital in the Fort Wayne region to be named a step in and lend their Grand Page Organ, which talents to the cause. has much history behind Distinguished Hospital, outperforming all other hospitals over a range In addition to the it, dating back to when of 26 procedures and diagnoses — from hip replacement to bypass unique lemonade and the Embassy was first surgery. Only hospitals ranked in the top 5% in the nation for clinical Lego trees, Poffenberger built in 1928. The grand said that some of the other page can make the sounds excellence can achieve this prestigious honor. trees are patriotic and of an entire orchestra. display local sports teams “They needed accompa- When you need quality care, choose the hospital that consistently like the Mad Ants, niment with the silent achieves superior patient outcomes. Parkview Hospital. Nationally Komets and Tincaps, films,” Poffenberger said. recognized, locally focused. while some are more “There are 1100 pipes technical in nature. that run behind the walls.” parkview.com “In the hotel lobby, we The festival will end on have five live trees. There Nov. 30. For more infor- is the alternative energy mation, visit www.fw tree. Patrons ride a bicycle embassytheatre.org. that is hooked up to LED

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Co-Production Manager/Tech OF TREES Director named at Civic Fort Wayne Civic Theatre has selected Award Winner in Scenic Design for Life Robert Shoquist as Co-Production is a Dream (2004) and Proof (2005). He Manager/Technical Director, effective is a member of the United States Institute NOVEMBER 23-30 Nov. 1. Shoquist comes most recently for Theatre Technology (USITT). from New York where he worked as a Shoquist received a B.A. in Theatre Beautifully decorated trees and youth performances wrapped in the splendor freelance scenic designer for Harbor Arts (Design/Directing) from Boise State of the Embassy Theatre Lights Theater Company, Apt 29 Produc- University and a M.F.A. in Stage Design tions-Studio Theatre @ Theatre Row and (Scenic/Lighting) from Northwestern EVENTS AND TIMES The Workshop Theatre. University. While at Northwestern, he was Nov. 23, 6-9pm, Night of Lights In addition, Shoquist served as the an Instructor and Assistant Instructor for Scenic Designer/Technical Director for Design Process courses. Nov. 24, 4-8pm, Thanksgiving Day featuring the Grande Page Pipe Organ the Allenberry Playhouse in Boiling “Civic Theatre is thrilled to attract an Nov. 25-27, 12-8pm Springs, PA in 2010. He has provided individual with Robert’s credentials to our Nov. 28, 9am-1pm, Kingston Senior Day scenic design for productions at the West staff,” Executive/Artistic Director Phillip Nov. 29, 9am-1pm Virginia Public Theatre (WV), Diamante H. Colglazier said. Productions (IL), Citadel Theatre (IL), Fort Wayne Civic Theatre, a part of the Nov. 30, 9am-1pm, Kids Day The High School Institute (IL), North- Northeast Indiana community for over 84 ADDITONAL EVENTS western University (IL) and Boise State years, has a commitment to entertain, University (ID). Shoquist is a Kennedy enlighten, inspire, educate and enrich the Nov. 25 & 26, 9:30-11am, Breakfast with Santa Center/ACTF Meritorious Achievement community through quality live theatre. 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 office, Ticketmaster and Midwest America FCU Breakfast with Santa: $12 per person Kung Fu Reservations available at the Embassy box office, 260.424.5665 Kung Fu EMBASSY THEATRE 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46802 260.424.5665 BuffetBuffet EAT IN OR TAKE OUT North Wood Plaza Made possible by support from 6045 Stellhorn Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46815

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while demand was up. in glass containers are 16th annual Stuff-A-Bus This is important during cautioned, because they Radiothon. Associated the month of November may break in transit from Churches said there are for the Stuff-A-Bus one location to another. four ways to help out with Radiothon at Georgetown Hygiene products will this year’s event. Commu- Square. The event will also be collected for The nity volunteers can drop collect food items for Franciscan Center. off food to the locations Associated Churches and Items such as over the listed below, volunteer to personal and household counter medicine, diapers, man the buses during the items for The Franciscan shampoo, laundry soap, radiothon, help unload the Center. toothpaste, toilet paper buses after the event is “Georgetown has a and household cleaners over on Wednesday large bus in the parking are just some of the prod- evening, Nov. 23 or lot for three days before ucts that are needed. organize a group to visit Thanksgiving and area The Franciscan Center the Associated Churches businesses, residents and was founded in 1989 by warehouse after the radio- groups fill it for the needy Sally Ley and the late thon to help sort food. families in the area,” Jean Kelly, according to Groups and individuals Maureen Partee, from the the statement. It began as interested in any of these Georgetown Office, said. a homeless shelter and options can call Jim Roth The radiothon is spon- sack lunch program, but at 422-3528 or email him Courtesy photo sored by WLDE 101.7 has evolved to serve the at jim@associated- Holiday decorations and suggestions can transform your home into a winter wonderland. and the station will broad- needs of the community. churches.org for further cast daily from Associated Churches of details. Georgetown Square. Fort Wayne was founded The radiothon begins on HOLIDAY from page A10 There will be three other in 1944. It includes 134 Monday, Nov. 21, from satellite bus locations for churches as members and 5:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Food more donations around has “29 food banks will be collected from color around the room for impact. If cut or purchase boughs of pine to stick the city. located throughout Allen those times on Tuesday, you introduce a new color, use it at within the basket to give a touch of Last year, the drive County.” Nov. 22 and Wednesday, lease three times. life, texture, and the aroma of the holi- collected “just over This year will be the Nov. 23 as well. • Place a beautiful bowl filled with shiny days. 18,000 pounds of items,” or collectible Christmas bulbs on a • A large wreath can be hung in front of according to Captain coffee or dining room table and place a mirror for impact, or small wreaths Chris, Program Director Other locations for donations multiple candles on a beautiful glass hung from a ribbon in each window for the WLDE Radio plate or in various candle holders for are welcoming. Station. during the same times include: reflection. Again you can add • Select a theme (cottage style, tradi- The donation of canned North: In front of Rustic Hutch and Travel Leaders boxwood or pine boughs running tional, modern, elegant, romance, foods is preferred, at Coldwater & Dupont down your table. explorer, vintage) and a coordinating including non-perishable West: Jefferson Pointe • Place birch logs or pine cones in a color with glitter/ metallic. items like ready-to-eat large basket to decorate your hearth, or • Shop in your attic: you will be amazed canned meats, fruits and South: Midwest America Federal Credit Union place beside a piece of furniture and at what you find. vegetables. Items that are on Bluffton Road in Waynedale

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(ALLEN COUNTY) The nationwide credit think they must be desperate before calling Mike MacDonald do with the houses he able things given even a short 6 to 12 crisis may have turned “the American him to buy their house. “It’s a very common buys each month? What about the months to work on a file. This also helps out dream” into an extended nightmare for misconception. But until I look at a house hundreds of houses his company has bought some sellers who have found themselves in many Indiana home buyers and sellers. and do some research, I won’t know my throughout Allen County, Indiana over the over their head.” Banks and mortgage lenders (who are game plan for the property or what I can last 11 years? Simple. He rents them out or “We do everything we can to get our not going out of business) have tightened up offer. But after a single visit to the property resells them. “We’re usually managing 50 buyers permanent bank financing. It’s a their lending requirements to the point and meeting with the homeowners I can let to 60 properties at any given time -- making win-win because we pay sellers all cash and where many home buyers today can no them know exactly what I can do. My offer us one of the largest owners of single family fund our deals with private lenders. Our longer qualify for a mortgage. is good for 7 days and it’s only at that point, homes in the area. Each month we may lenders are mostly local individuals seeking Record foreclosures, rising unemployment, with my offer on the table, that a seller can have 5 to 10 houses for sale. Some we’ve alternatives to low bank CD rates. They losses in the financial markets and the decide if I’m going to become their buyer.” owned for years and others we have earn 8 to 10% interest on real estate notes current credit crunch have not only reduced In fact, price is not an issue for recently bought.” well-secured by our properties. When we the number of buyers who can buy but have MacDonald. As an investor, what’s impor- With a reasonable down payment, get our buyer cashed out, we finally make also increased the number of houses that tant to him is the determination of what MacDonald says he can sell you one of his our money and can payoff our investor. sellers need to sell. income the property can produce. “It’s easy properties using his popular owner financ- These investors usually want to reinvest Prices are under pressure as home sellers to determine. I also do an appraisal and ing programs -- even if you have damaged allowing us to buy even more houses.” lower their asking price to attract a buyer, look at the recent comparable sales. Then I credit or a short job history. Unfortunately many of the mortgage and as lenders resell their foreclosed homes do whatever I can to offer a seller up to full programs once available are now gone. It’s below market value. price today -- or about what they might net “If you can afford a first reported that 75% of the available lending And it’s turning into a vicious cycle -- sometime in the future pursuing a more month’s rent, a last disappeared when FHA changed their rules as many buyers need to sell their current conventional route. What I can pay depends month’s rent and a security last October and again early this year. But, home first -- and many sellers (unless they on the condition, location and financing if you have money to put down and can deposit, then I can plan to rent) need new financing to get into options available for that type of property. prove your income, there are still loans their next home. As a result, a sea of real It only takes about 10 minutes to prescreen probably sell you one of my available now. In fact, some rural develop- estate agents, mortgage brokers and home a property over the phone and to set an houses.” ment loans and VA loans still allow quali- builders are going out of business. These appointment. We typically buy 1 out of fied buyers to borrow with no money down. professionals are in the business of serving every 4 properties we see. In fact, for about His most popular owner financing “We help all of our buyers get a bank buyers and sellers. But that’s hard to do half of those I have purchased, the seller program includes the opportunity to loan as quickly as possible... or we finance with the credit crisis when the entire real pursued their other options and then came build “sweat equity.” Before repairing or them ourselves. But we’ve never relied on estate industry traditionally relies on to realize that my offer was the best all remodeling a newly acquired house, banks. That keeps us in control and main- mortgage lending to finance buyers and get along.” MacDonald offers it in “as-is” condition to tains our sanity. But we get those loans houses sold. MacDonald believes the three biggest his buyer’s list. This allows his client to do done every chance we get. In fact, some- What can homeowners do to sell their reasons a house doesn’t sell are: 1) it is the work (to suit their own preferences) in times a buyer can qualify and doesn’t even homes? How can buyers get financing if overpriced, 2) it is poorly marketed, or 3) it exchange for all or part of a down payment. know it. Other times they can qualify but they can’t meet the tougher lending criteria is not fixed up to show well. “I can pay a “I have a lot of buyers who check my need a flexible seller. We’re one of the most on credit scores, income verification, down fair price on a home that needs work. I website each week looking for these ‘fixer creative and flexible sellers you’ll ever payment amounts and debt ratios? might even plan to increase the value or upper’ deals. But if the home is not under find,” says MacDonald. marketability by adding a contract within 10 days or so then I’ll hire Does buying or selling a home have to bedroom or bath, finishing a my contractors to fix it up completely.” be difficult? Maybe not! basement or installing a new His next most popular program is a “President Obama says today's heating system. Brand new carpet down payment assistance plan. Many economy is the worst since the Great and paint will go a long way to buyers turn to MacDonald’s company Depression and it may take many years to attract a qualified buyer. But I because they don’t have the down payment recover. Unfortunately I think he’s right understand that many sellers required by today’s cautious lenders. Mike and so do many sharp economists.” don’t have the time, inclination or helps buyers build up equity or a down Interested in selling your property money to remodel a house... just to payment over time with his rent-to-own (or quickly and easily? Looking to buy a new get it sold. We solve that problem lease with the option to buy) program. In home without bank qualifying? It may be for sellers.” this program you can rent the property worth checking in with Mike MacDonald and Overpricing a home you’ve decided to buy, but have the option his staff at Summit City Investments, Inc. Call could be the biggest mistake. to close anytime over the next 1, 2... or even them at (260) 485-9437 or visit them online Listing agents sometimes suggest 5 years. A portion of the rent each month is at www.SummitCityInvestments.com. (or a seller might decide) to ask for credited toward buying. Additional They’re in a unique position to help a higher price than needed. This amounts can be paid monthly for more buyers and sellers overcome the new might be to test the market or leave wiggle rapid equity build up plus other promised challenges created by the recent mortgage There’s one local real estate profes- room to negotiate. However, this can amounts can be made later... like proceeds market meltdown and credit crisis. And if sional who has found a way to make backfire if the seller wants (or needs) a from the sale of another property or a you’re looking for a conservative way to things work even with the present bank- quick sale, or when the “days on the pending tax refund. earn 8-10% interest on your idle cash ing crisis. Mike MacDonald is the president market” stacks up causing buyers to wonder Once the buyer has enough “skin” in savings or retirement funds, call and ask for of Summit City Investments, Inc. Since what’s wrong with the property. the deal, MacDonald can close with info on becoming one of their private 1999, his private investment company has Another misconception about how owner financing at the predetermined, lenders. been buying houses throughout the Allen Mike MacDonald buys houses is the idea mutually agreed upon price and terms. Or County, IN region without ever relying on that he’s probably looking for sellers in the buyer can close with a new bank loan. SUMMIT CITY INVESTMENTS, INC. is banks. financial distress. “Look, when a seller is According to MacDonald, “There are so located at 2200 Lake Avenue, Suite 120 in MacDonald’s company takes over out of time or out of options, then I’m many reasons my buyers like some time Fort Wayne, IN, holds a Certificate of existing mortgages or brings in private usually their best solution -- if their before qualifying for a mortgage. They may Good Standing from the Indiana Secretary property is not over-financed. But most need to sell their house, work on their lenders allowing him to pay homeowners of State, and is a BBB Accredited business all cash for the properties. He then offers his people headed for foreclosure are either credit, establish more time on a job or with the Indiana Better Business Bureau properties for rent or “for sale by owner” overleveraged or actually looking to save establish two years of provable income on using a variety of unique seller financing their house. If I buy the house the seller tax returns when self-employed. All our with an A+ rating, programs. must move. They really need to get into a buyers are put in touch with a sharp By taking a long term approach and more affordable home... but sometimes I mortgage broker who creates a plan for Mike MacDonald is the President of never relying on banks, business has never can help by swapping properties.” them. We can recommend an affordable Summit City Investments, Inc. He is a been better for MacDonald and his MacDonald warns about companies and credit repair company that can do unbeliev- 37-year resident in the local community, company. real estate investors who target distressed and has been a long term partner in his homeowners. “Recent laws have been family’s independent insurance agency and “Most sellers are unaware passed in Indiana that apply to any business tax & accounting firm (G. A. MacDonald of the options we offer. and investor who targets people in foreclo- Associates, Inc.) What they need most is a sure. 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Expires 12/31/11 St. Joe Times • November 4, 2011 www.StJoeTimes.com • A17 GINGERBREAD from page A1 heritage. sion (prices) for the Some of Pelfrey’s event,” Pelfrey said. favorite entries are Gingerbread houses are submitted by the festival’s entered by individuals and If you want youngest participants. groups in the following “You can tell a lot of age categories: Pre-K to competitive effort and fun went into age 2, ages 3-6, teen, insurance quotes developing or creating adult, family, and profes- those entries. They really sional. Cash prizes are just amazing creations. ranging from $20-$300 It’s (also) really neat to be are awarded to the top able to see folks who have three entries in each cate- entered for decades. We gory. look forward to seeing The History Center will Courtesy photo Call MetLife Auto & Home®. their creations each year.” charge its regular admis- Organizers with the History Center’s Festival of Gingerbread esti- The festival is not only sion fees for visitors to mate at least 120 gingerbread houses will be on display Nov. the History Center’s take in hundreds of 25-Dec. 11. longest-running houses at the festival from fundraising event of the Nov. 25-Dec. 11. Festival They will be closed on sweetly-scented houses at David Detwiler year, but also provides a hours are Monday through Thursday, Nov. 24, to the Festival of Ginger- Property Casualty Specialist observe the Thanksgiving bread as another way to 818 Mill Lake Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46845 substantial amount of Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 (260) 338-2163 funding that Pelfrey said p.m.; Fridays from 9 a.m. holiday. take in holiday decora- [email protected] has contributed to the to 8 p.m.; Saturdays from There are several tions this year. organization staying in the 9 a.m. to 5 p.m; and family-fun activities that “The houses should be black financially, while Sundays from noon to 5 will take place at the great and the History some other nonprofits p.m. History Center in Center staff are just as were not as lucky. With title and conjunction with the excited to see what rolls “I also think that the presenting sponsorships festival. A complete through the doors this schedule of events is year as the general past several years, with provided by Lutheran the economy being chal- Health Network and available at our website, public,” Pelfrey said. lenging as it has been, Indiana-Michigan Power, www.fwdailynews.com. folks were looking for respectively, the History Just like piling in the local attractions and the Center’s Festival of car to look at twinkling festival not only fulfills Gingerbread is able to neighborhood lights, or that, but our corporate in- provide a night of free the Santa Claus light kind sponsors have been admission on Tuesday, display downtown, fami- able to maintain admis- Nov. 29, from 5 to 9 p.m. lies can think of the

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Service Common Sense Equality 6018 Heywood Cove, Fort Wayne, IN 46815 • Phone: 260-485-2020 • E-mail:[email protected] Elect Steve Shafer The Middle Class Candidate on November 8, 2011! As your Councilman, I will serve you as follows: • I am retired and will serve you full time! • I will conduct bi-weekly meetings for your input on pending ordinances and your concerns. • I will work in different City Departments four day per month to better understand the overall workings of City Government. • I will use common sense when making decisions on your behalf. • I will treat all taxpayers equally. • I will explore new revenues instead of only looking to cut services or raising taxes. Endorsed by the following: Experience: • International Union of Bricklayers Local 4 • 22 years managing small businesses Steve Shafer, My name is • 4th District Indiana License Beverage Association • Former Business Owner Democrat, and I am running for • Carpenters Local Union No. 232 • Retired Fort Wayne Firefighter City Council in the 1st District. I am • NE Indiana Central Labor Council • Retired High School Sports Official married to Nancy and have three Education: daughters and one grandson. I will • Sheet Metal Workers Local 20 • Indiana UAW-Sac • Bachelor’s Degree from Eastern Michigan bring service, common sense and University in Technology Management in 2005 • AFSCME Council 62 equality to City Council and to the • Associate’s Degree from IVY Tech in taxpayers of Fort Wayne. I will be • AFSCME Local 1384 Accounting in 1977 the voice for the middle-class. • IBEW Local Union 305 • Graduated from Concordia Lutheran High School in 1965 Paid for by Shafer for Council Committee, Steve Shafer Treasurer NovemberCommunity 4, 2011 Calendar A19 St. Joe Times • www.StJoeTimes.com

TODAY Community Business • Clubs • Church • Family • Outdoors • Sports Fibrosis Foundation at 1-800-622-4826 or visit the CF website at Johnny Appleseed Toastmasters. Your News Go to fwdailynews.com www.cff.org/ftwaynewine. Better Business Bureau, 4011 Parnell Reporter Everyday Click on “ Ave, Fort Wayne. 7:30 a.m. [email protected]. www.johnnyap- A Division of KPC Media Group Share News” pleseedtm.org. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25 Proactive Elder Care Workshop. IPFW Walb Student Union, , Fort Wayne. Festival of Gingerbread. The History Center, 302 E Berry St, Fort Wayne. 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Proactive Elder Care Workshops turn employed Facebook, checking the instructor‚Äôs website at www.lanahlink.com, or View over 100 gingerbread creations and holiday items from Fort caregivers into better, more efficient caregivers. These employees, more at 260-427-6440. Fee: $7 per class. Conservatory Member Fee: $5 per Wayne’s history at this fund raiser for the History Center. histso- confident in the care that their loved ones will receive, will be more class. [email protected]. www.fwhistorycenter.com. Allen County Genealogical Society. productive, take fewer personal days, and be more attentive at work. Allen County Public Library, , Fort True Life Christmas Disasters. Arena Dinner Theatre, 719 Rockhill St, Fort Workshop Registration @ www.proactiveeldercareinc.com. Wayne. 7 p.m. Speaker: Mark Davis on “Hallowed Stones: Cemetery Wayne. By Christopher Colcord. $35 dinner (three-course meal catered [email protected]. www.proactiveeldercareinc.com. Restoration.” Meeting is open to visitors as well as members. by the Bagel Station) and show; Cash Bar. Box office: 260-424-5622. Old Fort Cluster Dog Show. Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, Fort [email protected]. www.acgsi.org. Purchase tickets online at www.arenadinnertheatre.org. Wayne. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. It’s the largest fall dog show in the Midwest Nov. Mad Ants Home Opener. Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, , Fort THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10 2-6 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission with a dog food item to benefit Wayne. 7:30 p.m. Join the Mad Ants as they open the season against Dancing with the Fort Wayne Stars. Community Harvest Food Bank. Sponsored by Purina, La Porte County Grand Wayne Center, 120 West Sioux Falls. Reserved Tickets: $20.50, $12.50, $10.50 or $5.50. Kennel Club, Sturgis Kennel Club, Marion Kennel Club and North- Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. 5:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit The Carriage eastern Indiana Kennel Club. For more information, visit www.neikc.org. House. events.org/dancing2011. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26 Anthony Wayne Toastmasters Meeting. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Fish Fry. Prince of Peace Lutheran Ivy Tech Community College, Fort Gun and Knife Show. Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, , Fort Church, 12640 Saint Joe Rd , Grabill. 4:30-7 p.m. Prince of Peace Wayne. 6:30 p.m. Toastmasters meetings are open to everyone; for better Wayne. Show Hours: Saturday, 9 a.m.‚Äì5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.‚Äì3 Lutheran Church will have their next fish fry from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. public speaking and a lot of fun. [email protected]. anthonywayne.free- p.m. This will be a building improvement fundraiser for our church. Thrivent toasthoast.org. Depression + 12. Financial for Lutherans and Prince of Peace Lutheran Church will be co- Christ’s Hope Ministry and Church, 2818 Carroll Road, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27 sponsoring. The address is the corner of Schwartz Road and St. Joe Road Fort Wayne. 7 p.m. 12-step program for those living with depression. For Holiday Memorial Tree Program and Tree Lighting. Baker Street Train in Grabill. The cost is: 9 to adult all you can eat $8; Age 6 to 8 all you more info contact Marilee Stroud at 312-6069 or [email protected]. Station, , Fort Wayne. 5 p.m. Hosted by Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home. can eat $3; Children 5 and under all you can eat free; Fish only $6; carry- Now in its 26th year, the event will include music, guest speakers, and FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11 out is available. refreshments in the renovated train station in downtown Fort Wayne and Praying with Companions on the Journey. Mixology 101: The Science of Cocktails. Science Central, 1950 N. Clinton Victory Noll Center, 1900 W. the lighting of an evergreen tree outside. St.,Fort Wayne. 6:30-10:30 p.m. Science Central will host three Park Drive, Huntington. 9 a.m. to noon. Once a month on Friday morn- outstanding mixologists from around the country: Arthur Black, Las ings over the nine-month program, those attending will pray and learn Lights may be purchased for $25 each or two lights for $40, with Vegas-based “Bobby G” Gleason and Sonia Sotello. The highlight of the how lovers of God and neighbor let themselves be led by the Spirit and proceeds helping fund hospice care for patients. To purchase a light or for evening will be the presentation of the Philo T. Farnsworth-ITT Innova- moved by the Scriptures. Numerous texts will be explored, using Lectio more information, please call Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home at (260) tion Award. Tickets for the event are just $60 per person, $100 per couple Divina as a way of praying God’s Word. The cost is $200 for the nine- 435-3222. or $350 for a group of 8 tickets. For more information, visit us at month series. Those cost for those who register by Aug. 26 is $180. www.sciencecentral.org/mixology.htm or call 260-424-2400 x 423. Individual sessions are available for $25 each. To register for the Once Upon A Mattress. Huntington University, , Huntington. 7:30 p.m. program, or for more information about the program or Victory Noll Huntington University Theatre Company production. This comedic fairy- Center, contact the Center at (260) 356-0628, ext. 174, or by e-mail at tale musical tells the story of a princess, a pea and a kingdom full of [email protected]. Fish fry. people unable to wed until the queen can find an eligible bride for her Park Edelweiss, 3355 Elmhurst Dr., Fort Wayne. 4:30-7 p.m. son, the prince. Tickets cost $12 for general admission, $10 for students Includes fish, scalloped potatoes, cole slaw, applesauce, rolls and cake. and seniors, $6 for children 13 and younger, $5 for HU students and $9 Live German music by the Haus Musikanten. $8 adults, $5 age 12 and for HU faculty/staff. For reservations, call the MCA Box Office at 260- under. DeBrand Chocolate Extravaganza. 359-4261 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Masonic Temple, 216 E. Washington Chicago the Musical. Arts United Center, 303 E. Main St., Fort Wayne. 8 Blvd., Fort Wayne. 6:30-9 p.m. Family & Children’s Services’ 17th p.m. Set during the roaring twenties and the age of prohibition, Chicago Annual DeBrand Chocolate Extravaganza. $35 per person, or two tickets tells the story of Roxie Hart‚Äôs quest for fame and fortune through the for $60. Chocolate tasting from DeBrand Chocolatier, appetizers from unlikely means of adultery, murder, and incarceration. As she awaits her area restaurants and caterers, coffee bar, cash bar, silent auction. Funds trial, Roxie vies with another murderess, vaudeville entertainer Velma raised will benefit Family & Children’s Services, a non-profit mental Kelly, for the spotlight and the headlines. Tickets $26, ages 23-under $18, health and substance abuse treatment center. For more information or to Sunday senior matinees $22. purchase tickets: 744-4326, or familychildren.org.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Dinner and Talent Show. Traders Days. Chief Richardville House, 5705 Bluffton Road, Fort Calvary United Methodist Church, 6301 Wayne. View and purchase Native American arts and crafts and tour the Winchester Rd, Fort Wayne. 6:30 p.m. Steak dinner followed by talent Openings Now Available Chief Richardville House. [email protected]. show. Various soloists and ensembles from the church. fwcal- www.fwhistorycenter.com. [email protected]. www.fwcalvary.org. Bach Collegium concert. Craft Bazaar. First Assembly of God, 1400 W. Washington Center, Fort Zion Lutheran, 2313 South Hanna Street, Fort For Piano Students Wayne. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Interested venders/crafters are welcome to Wayne. 7 p.m. The baroque ensemble is made up of 40 singers and 14 Children and Adults contact Rachel Whiteley at 490.8585, or professional instrumentalists, playing the Baroque natural trumpet, the [email protected]. Baroque transverse flute and recorder, the Baroque oboe, Baroque strings Sue Pries Craft Bazaar and Bake Sale. Union Chapel Church, 12628 Coldwater as well as Baroque organ and harpsicord. Details are online at www.bach- Experienced Teacher with Music Degree Road, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Table information: 489-5052 or collegium.org or on Facebook at Bach Collegium - a Baroque Music [email protected]. Ensemble, or by phoning 485-2143. Tickets available online or at the Call: 489-7775 Dupont area GriefShare support group. Leo United Methodist Church, State Road 1, door - $15 OR a season pass for $80. Leo. 10 a.m. to noon. For adults who are grieving the loss of a loved one. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Each week’s topic is different and participants may join at any time. Bible Fort Wayne Hamfest and Computer Expo. based but non-denominational. [email protected]. Allen County War Memorial Alcoholics Anonymous. St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 700 W. Coliseum, , Fort Wayne. Adults: $6 both days or $4 Sunday only. Chil- Maumee St., Angola. 11 a.m. dren 11 and under are free with an adult. More information is at Miami Indian Heritage Days. Chief Richardville House, 5705 Bluffton www.fortwaynehamfest.com. Dream of Beauty Holiday Walk. Road, Fort Wayne. 1-4 p.m. Features local artists, performers, and repre- Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site, sentatives from the Miami Indians and other Native American groups 1205 Pleasant Point, Rome City. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. $3 per person or demonstrating aspects of their lasting heritage for the public to enjoy. included with the Rome City Holiday Walk ticket. Mrs. Porter’s Cabin is Admission for each Saturday event is $7 adults and $5 students and open and decorated as it was during Christmas of 1917. Entertainment, seniors. History Center members and children ages 5 and under are free. holiday goodies, crafts, wagon rides by the Noble County Draft Horse Admission also includes the opportunity to visit the Chief Richardville Association. 8th Annual Lutheran Health Network Fort Wayne Wine Opener. House. For more information, contact the History Center at (260) 426- Downtown 2882 or visit the website at www.fwhistorycenter.com. Tower Bank, 116 E. Berry St., Fort Wayne. 7-10 p.m. Features not only a Rock & Worship Roadshow with MercyMe. Allen County War Memorial wide variety of wines and gourmet cuisine, but also the lobby of the Coliseum, Fort Wayne. 6 p.m. Also featuring Jars of Clay, Matt Maher, breathtakingly beautiful Downtown Tower Bank. This 8th annual event is Hawk Nelson, Group 1 Crew, Trip Lee and Disciple. $10 general admis- intended to reach the growing audience of wine enthusiasts and offer this niche group a new and inventive way to raise valuable funds for cystic sion at the door and an offering collected during the show. fibrosis (CF) earmarked for research and CF care. Tickets are $55 and Overhead Door Co. of Ft. Wayne SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6 includes all food and wine as well as a keepsake wine glass. The VIP Sunday Services. LifeWater Community Church, 5600 Westbreeze Trail, reception held beginning at 5:30 p.m. includes the same as a main event Fort Wayne. 10 a.m. Liberty Hills addition. [email protected]. ticket but also a private food and wine tasting with the opportunity to www.lifewatercc.org. view the silent auction packages before the more than 400 main event LOWER YOUR Nature’s Storyteller: The Life of Gene Stratton-Porter. The History Center, guests arrive. 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