Summer Food Programs Serve up Healthy Meals, Good Times

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By KELLY MCLENDON Center. This center offers an indoor Director of Programming Services [email protected] breakfast and lunch program. The Diana Swayze said the program has site is sponsored by Associated changed now that it is in its second During the school year, the school Churches of Fort Wayne. Children year. lunch may be the only meal some sit at tables while they eat their “The first year was pretty slow. students get all day. To combat this meals, which consist of sandwiches, We’ve definitely picked up,” she during the summer months, there are a fruit, a vegetable and milk. A said. “We’ve done pretty well.” two programs that serve the down- Disney movie is typically played The increase in participants comes town area that provide breakfast and each time as well. due to increased marketing efforts. lunch for students when school is While last year’s inaugural year Information was sent to area loca- went slow, the program is beginning out of session. See MEALS, page A4 Photo by Kelly McLendon The first is the East Wayne Street to pick up speed. A student enjoys her lunch at one of the downtown food sites. Students ‘dance like no one is watching’ By VALERIE CAVIGLIA [email protected]

Nine hundred eyes followed Jan Hagedorn as she danced in front of an audience for the first time Jan Hagedorn and American at the 2008 Fort Wayne Style Ballroom dance Dancing with the Stars. instructor Tony Didier practice She was invited to partici- the Bolero during their third pate without any prior summer of lessons together. knowledge of dancing or “I’m so glad I ended up here,” performing. She made it Hagedorn said, adding that it See DANCE, page A10 Photo by Valerie Caviglia is never too late to dance.

Photo by Kelly McLendon The YLNI market takes place on Saturdays at the corner of Wayne and Barr Street. Barr Street Market returns downtown By KELLY MCLENDON “Come out early to get first dibs on all [email protected] of the freshest produce and flowers and art,” she said. Barr Street Market, sponsored by the Something else most people don’t know Young Leaders of Northeast Indiana about the market is that it is run by volun- (YLNI) returns downtown on Saturday, teers from the Young Leaders of July 9. Northeast Indiana (YLNI). The group With it brings a combination of the new wanted to provide a contribution by and the old. restoring the historic market. “We have a good combination of some They “brought it back in hopes to new folks and the folks that we’ve had for attract more individuals to downtown the last several years. We have a lot of [and] to create a community-spirited envi- popular vendors that come back year after ronment for families to enjoy Saturdays,” year,” Dana Barrett, co-chair for the Barrett said. committee, said. Everything sold at the market is Two new bands, the Colin Boyd Band “created or produced locally.” and Groove Caravan, both jazz bands, There are also many new activities at will be present at the market with full the market. bands which will, “create a different Barrett said the Allen County Library ambience for customers,” Barrett said. will be on-site, presenting kid-friendly The market stays busy throughout its 9 activities and entertainment. She said a.m. to 1 p.m. schedule. these craft projects will allow parents to “At some points in the day, we have up pick up groceries and then have their chil- to 200 to 300 people there,” she said. “At dren entertained as well. other times, as few as 20-30.” The YLNI market keeps changing, year Barrett said there is usually an ebb and after year. flow throughout the day, with mornings “We’re hoping to add a few items, so being the busiest, especially for selling stay tuned for some new and exciting

produce. events,” Barrett said.

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tions for better visibility. the kids who dined on on Fairfield feeds around Swayze also interacts June 15. 85 children for breakfast A Division of KPC Media Group with the children during Another organization and between 150-200 the meal service. She that offers a meal service during lunch, Executive played the game is the Boys & Girls Club. Director Joe Jordan said. “Jumbling Towers,” with The Boys & Girls Club Jordan appreciates the accessibility of the The Boys & Girls Club summer food service. Direct Mailed to 21,000 Homes & Businesses of Fort Wayne Summer Food Service “I think it’s an awesome In Southwest Allen County & Roanoke Cost: Free thing that the state has www.AboiteTimes.com Site: 2609 Fairfield Ave., (Fairfield Club) ensured that children get Meals served: Breakfast and lunch fed a quality, well- Times: 8:30-9:30 a.m. & 11:50 a.m.-1:00 p.m. balanced meal through the summer months,” he said. Photo by Kelly McLendon A typical lunch includes a sandwich, vegetable and fruit options Direct Mailed to 19,500 and milk. Homes & Businesses In North & Northeast Fort Wayne & Allen County www.DupontTimes.com 'LVFRYHUWKHKHDULQJDLGWKDWFDQ Associated Churches Summer Food Program Locations Free meals will be provided by Associated Churches VFUHHQRXWEDFNJURXQGQRLVHV and their partners at three locations in Fort Wayne and Anthem™ Plus with Active Noise Control can take in New Haven, for all children under the age of 18 and distracting sounds out of the picture. to persons over 18 years of age who are enrolled in a Direct Mailed & Rack • Don’t let music, chatter and other background sounds drown out the state-approved educational program for the mentally Distribution to 12,000 person you’re trying to hear. Homes & Businesses or physically disabled. In New Haven & East Allen County • The new Anthem Plus hearing aid is designed with noise reduction technology so sophisticated, it can reduce the noise between syllables of The locations include: www.EastAllenTimes.com speech. 1. East Wayne Street Center, 801 E. Wayne St., Fort It’s everything you want from a hearing aid. Wayne, from now-August 12, from 9:00-10:00 a.m. and • Hear phone conversations clearly. • Virtually no annoying whistling or buzzing. from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. • Comfortable, customized ﬁt. 2. Meadowbrook Park, 1177 Woodmere Dr., New Direct Mailed & Rack • Choose the style and technology that suits your lifestyle and budget. Haven, from now-August 12 from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Distribution to 21,000 Homes & Businesses 3. Schnelker Park, 56 Park Ave., New Haven, from now- In East Fort Wayne & Allen County SPECIAL SAVINGS LIMITED TIME OFFER August 12, from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. www.StJoeTimes.com up $ The $ to 750 OFF 1.00 The meals offered contains the food groups follow specific nutritional as outlined by the state. Audibel Anthem Plus Direct Mailed & Rack Audibel Premium Batteries guidelines. He encourages kids Distribution to 80,000 Technology Maximum of 2-8 pks. Jordan stated that the from the community to In Allen County & Surrounding Area Coupon Expires 7/31/11. Coupon Expires 7/31/11. Club has an existing visit the Club for a meal. www.TheTimesClipper.com Not available with any other Not available with any other program called Healthy “Any child who wants a discounts, offers or prior purchases. discounts, offers or prior purchases. Habits, which educates meal-we’ll feed them children on eating appro- breakfast, then lunch,” he priate food. He said the said. Our Staff: 1R/RZ,QWHUHVW)LQDQFLQJ$YDLODEOH summer food service He said that some chil- Lynn Sroufe program supports what dren have behavior issues, General Manager [email protected] the Club teaches. The which can be attributed to Lynette Donley ('XSRQW5G)RUW:D\QH,1 food is served warm and diet. Sales Manager “It impacts every area [email protected] of their lives,” Jordan said. Kit Anguiano By having the program Account Executive and providing children Sasha Boehme Account Executive with healthy meals, Rebecca Boone Jordan feels that this will Account Executive help them reach their full Duke Currie potential. Account Executive Ramona McGown Account Executive Maryann Ulmer Account Executive GoodGood nnewsews Kelly McLendon Editor/Feature Writer forfor yyourour neighborhood.neighborhood. Janeen Pierr Graphics The Next Issue… Mary Schmitz July 15, 2011 Graphics Copy Due July 7 Beth Welty Graphics

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If you’re one of those people who likes to eat cookie dough batter, then you’ll love what the Three Rivers Festival has in store this year: fried cookie dough.

New vendor, Emma’s Cookie Courtesy photo Kitchen, is made up of the mother Crowds move together at last year’s Huntertown Heritage Days. and daughter team, Mary and Erica Prange. Emma’s is an “artisan bakery,” or as the duo says on their Flashback to the website, a “traveling treat trailer.” Erica came up with the idea to fry ‘20s with Huntertown cookie dough because she made many other products with it and Courtesy photo Historical Society wanted to try something else. Mary and Erica Prange will bring their “traveling treat trailer,” to the Three Rivers Festival “What connection did John Dillinger have with Hunter- “I figured we were using cookies this year. and cookie dough in all other ways town?” This is a question the Huntertown Historical in our trailer, so I thought why not looking for, but then one day it came grandma made cookies, [and how] Society will be answering during, “Flashback to the try frying it and see how it tasted,” to me,” she said. my mom made cookies, so it just 1920s,” the theme for Huntertown Heritage Days. Erica Prange said. “I decided to wrap the cookie followed tradition,” Prange said. This August, roaring ‘20s music will take visitors back Emma’s Cookie Kitchen serves dough in a pastry wrapper and then The fried cookie dough is deco- to the early days of Huntertown, when times were good cookies, cookie dough sundaes and deep fry it. The result was amazing; rated and served up according to the and bankrobbers were taking advantage of it. Visitors will raw cookie dough. The company has warm, chocolate chip cookie dough company’s specifications. be able to hear some of the prominent stories of the time, been in business for four years and wrapped in a light crispy pastry “To finish it off, we drizzle it in along with real facts. Actors in period costumes will also operates from the “treat trailer,” wrapper.” chocolate sauce, dust it with be present. More information about the Days will become which travels to festivals and other Emma’s Cookie Kitchen is also powdered sugar, and serve it with ice available as the festival date approaches. events in surrounding states. unique fare for food festivals. At cream,” she said. “It’s super deli- But making the fried cookie dough last, you can have your cookie (or cious.” Heritage Days Location: did take product development time. dough) and eat it, too. At the end of the day, Prange said, At Huntertown Elementary School grounds on the cor- “I experimented with different “We decided to use no artificial “the best part of our job is making ner of Gump and Lima Rd. in Huntertown. types of batters to cover the cookie flavors, no preservatives, and no people happy.” Heritage Days Hours: dough, but it wasn’t quite what I was trans fat, because that was how my Friday, Aug. 5: 4-11p.m. Business • Clubs • Church • Family • Outdoors • Sports Saturday, Aug. 6: 11 a.m.-midnight Community Your News Go to fwdailynews.com Reporter Everyday Click on “Share News” Huntertown Historical Society Event: A Division of KPC Media Group Friday, Aug. 5: 7 p.m. in the firehouse. Vendors needed for Huntertown Heritage Days farmers market The Huntertown Heritage Days will open on Friday, August 5 at 4 p.m. with a farmers market. Growers of local produce will be able to sell by purchasing a space Fourth for $10. 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E-mail: [email protected] St. Joe Times • July 1, 2011 Dining & Entertainment www.StJoeTimes.com • A7 Art Invitational at USF attracts Midwestern artists Enjoy the works of more than 50 John P. Weatherhead Gallery. SOCA is award-winning artists at the “Three Rivers accredited by the National Association of Invitational Exhibition,” at the University Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). of Saint Francis. The invitational show features artists from the Midwest, The exhibition runs through August 5. including Ohio, Illinois, Michigan and The gallery hours are Monday through Kentucky. The exhibition will feature a Friday, from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. myriad of media and disciplines. To access the Art and Visual Communi- Offered through the USF School of cation Center, take Leesburg Road. Creative Arts (SOCA), the opening night For more information, call 260-399-7700, will take place on July 9 in the Rolland Art and Visual Communication Center’s ext. 8001. Photo/article by Kelly McLendon New lunches at Cottage Flowers for downtown diners Cottage Flowers, located at 236 E. Wayne St., will soon have lunch options for downtown diners. The Health Food Shoppe, located on North Anthony, will be partnering with the florist to sell food. They plan to open up on Aug. 8 and will be open for lunch, likely between 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., an employee Almost stated. On July 22, the business will host a taste testing event, to give the community a preview of 7UDYHOOLNH5R\DOW\ what’s in store. For more details, call the store at 260-426-3405. 5HVHUYH(DUO\'RQҋW%H'LVDSSRLQWHG */$&,(53$5. &$1$',$152&.,(6 $XJXVW 7UDYHORXW:HVWYLD$PWUDNWRVRPHRIWKHSUHWWLHVWSODFHVLQWKHZRUOG*ODFLHU3DUNWKH*RLQJWRWKH6XQ+LJKZD\%DQII DQG/DNH/RXLVHDUHSODFHV\RXҋYHKHDUGDERXW7KHVHXQVSRLOHGDUHDVRIIHUVRPHRIWKHPRVWEHDXWLIXOVLJKWVLQ1RUWK$PHULFD )$//&2/2562)1(:(1*/$1' 2FWREHU 7RXUWKH(DVWHUQ86LQFOXGLQJXSVWDWH1HZ

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Mark your calendar with upcoming events they are sick [with] runny tummy. This is just giving them dignity and every human deserves human dignity. Why not clean water? It should be a Chamber Classic human right.” July 28, 2011 • 10:00 a.m. • Brookwood Golf Club Africa Water is Life is based in Fishers and It’s the time that we return to a place where business can be conducted in a makes appearances in the Courtesy photo by Bruce Patterson comfortable yet highly competitive atmosphere. The Chamber Classic has festival circuit throughout Supporters stop by the Africa Water is Life tent at New Haven’s returned. This year’s Chamber Classic at the Brookwood. Golf Club will be a return the summer. In Fort Canal Days celebration. The charity sells T-shirts, bracelets and to the great outings of the Chamber past with one flight, improved overall quality, Wayne, the organization other item to help the water crisis in Africa. less interruption on the course, and more affordable fees. At just $100 per member will take part in Three and $125 per nonmember for the day, this is an outing you won’t want to miss. Your Rivers Festival July 8-16 few times to take care of said. “A lot of people fee for the July 28 event includes lunch on the course, beverages, and the award with a booth selling their family. One day, they don’t realize that when reception to follow. With one very full flight starting at 10 a.m. you are assured the signature T-shirts and hope to be there, cele- these women and children opportunity to meet and mingle with all of the golfers in the outing. Register your bracelets. Visitors at the brating along with leave their village, they team today at fwchamber.org before it sells out! For more information on attend- booth will likely meet the villagers when a new leave the security and ing or sponsoring, contact Liz Struckholz at [email protected] or (260) Pattersons, a husband and water well is unveiled. For safety of their village and 424-1435. Special thanks to top event sponsors Comcast Business Class and wife team who spend two now, they work the their men. That’s when BFGoodrich Tire Manufacturing. to three weekends per festival circuit, connecting they’re abducted for month volunteering for with supporters and human trafficking - the the nonprofit. getting out the message. women are murdered and “The water is the begin- Just a few weeks ago, the the children are taken for ning of everything,” said Pattersons helped to raise sex slaves. So water does Bruce Patterson. “It $1,500 at New Haven’s help more than one For a complete list of events go to www.fwchamber.org • 260.424.1435 provides their food for Canal Days. cause.” their crops, they need “Everybody has to have Bruce described the water for their animals … a passion. If everyone has benefits of village water so without it they just the same passion, nothing wells as a “trickle-down can’t function. And the would be done,” Rhonda effect,” spurring improve- idea that one well or even said. “We have a lot of ments to the health, the purchase of one of people who ask, ‘Why not productivity, safety and these bracelets that we in the U.S.?’ but there’s self-sufficiency of sell will sustain a life for people who have that villagers. Providing Value Securing your Health 20 years is pretty substan- passion for the U.S. and “The African people’s tial.” we just have it for Africa basic need is water, which “Our wells only cost and the children and the you don’t see that need in $5,100 to dig and build women. They’re dying the United States,” Bruce and that’s really cheap over there simply because said. “If most people in compared to other people. they don’t have clean the United States would We own eight rigs that are water. I cannot imagine see that, they would do already in eight different going to the river and something to help, but countries in Africa, which getting [my kids] water since they’re on the other cuts costs way down that has feces and all the side of the world, they because we don’t have to diseases that they carry in don’t. We’re all hire people to do it,” said it, taking it home to them connected, we’re all his wife, Rhonda. “We and giving it to them people, we all live on the just do the well pumps. because they’re so same planet.” It’s not electrically-run or thirsty.” Africa Water is Life anything. They still have Walking all those miles welcomes new volunteers to pump it by hand, but it to retrieve water for them- everyday to its organiza- fulfills their need.” selves and their families, tion. To be active in Volunteers spend women encounter another supporting their cause, months raising their own danger to their safety. visit africawaterislife.org money, independently of Rhonda painted a or worldhope.org. To meet Africa Water is Life, to disturbing picture, one the Pattersons, visit the purchase a $3,000 plane that many may not Africa Water is Life booth ticket to Africa. The consider when thinking at Fort Wayne’s Three Pattersons have yet to about the water crisis in Rivers Festival at Head- You’ve worked hard to have make the trip. For years, it Africa. “Another problem waters Park from July has been their goal, but they come across is the 8-16. a place to call home. plans were postponed a human trafficking,” she

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USF athletics announces COMMERCIAL staff restructuring printing DIVISION Mike McCaffrey, release. “I am very excited • Web Offset Printing interim athletic director at to see what things Luke is • Black and White to 4-Color Availability the University of Saint going to bring to the table • Computer-to-Plate Technology Francis, recently for us and watch him grow • Alternate Printing Available announced some imme- in this position, just as I SUCH AS GLOSSY, ENAMEL OR SHEET FED diate restructuring within was able to do in that posi- • In-House Bindery Facility the school’s athletic tion over the past three department. years.” • Full Size Proofing System Luke Cummings was Jeff Mahoney was hired • Full Composition Offered PRODUCT CATALOGS AUTOMOTIVE FLYERS promoted to assistant full time as an assistant • Electronic Files Accepted SCHOOLS NEWSPAPERS athletic director and will sports information director COUPON BOOKS • REAL ESTATE GUIDES handle all marketing and as well as director of Courtesy photo Signature Format • Tabloid Format DINING GUIDES • GROCERY ADVERTISERS Luke Cummings was promoted FURNITURE FLYERS • PHONE BOOKS sponsorship relationships broadcasting. Mahoney Broadsheet Format to assistant athletic director SPORTING GUIDES for the Cougars’ athletic served as the video coordi- INFORMATIVE GUIDES and will handle all marketing department. Cummings nator for the USF football and sponsorship relationships For FREE QUOTES Contact will remain the top assis- team for the past year and for the University of Saint RON HEADRICK MICHELE CONRAD tant for the USF men’s will add responsibilities Commercial Sales Manager Commercial Division Manager Francis athletic department. (260) 347-0400 ext. 164 (260) 347-0400 ext. 170 basketball program under related to management of [email protected] [email protected] Customer Service is OUR TOP PRIORITY head coach Chad LaCross. the athletic website, Through a partnership Cummings will relin- athletic publications and with the Victory Sports quish his duties as head video streaming of all USF Network and its founder golf coach for both the athletic events. Jason Dannelly, USF men’s and women’s “Jeff is one of the began providing live programs and McCaffrey brightest young minds in streaming video of will immediately look for college athletics when it selected athletic contests his replacement as golf comes to video and online for fans to access at coach. website management. I no cost. The website, “In his short time here think that our fans, alumni, livestream.com/usfcougars Luke has shown an ability recruits and supporters are , is where fans can access to handle a number of going to be exposed to all streaming athletic duties at the same time USF athletics in a way that events beginning with the and given his sales and they have never seen 2011-12 seasons. marketing background, before thanks to some of A full schedule of this was a natural fit for the things Jeff can do,” broadcasts will be our athletic department,” McCaffrey said in the announced at a later McCaffrey said in the release. date.\

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If coloring books and gather up a collection of guidance for travelers, the “getting you’re on a fairly long crayons in one place). your favorite tunes. there” part can be road trip, tell your kids • A handy surface for Musical tastes can grueling. Little ones can’t how many hundreds of alphabet magnets, certainly vary from one emergencies really grasp the concept of miles you plan to travel. magnetic paper dolls, car to the next, but there Animal Care & Control time, and in their uncer- If you’re going 500 etc. are plenty of great songs of Fort Wayne will host a tainty, they’re sure to fire miles, for example, give If you really want to get to choose from. Need a Pet First Aid class on off that age-old question: each child a small treat creative, you can paint little inspiration? 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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. Be cautious, do your research and qualified buyer... and we perhaps seek legal advice when anyone might just be that buyer. wants to charge you an upfront fee for For more information or to view a list of We can buy houses in as-is properties for sale, just visit condition, pay top dollar helping to get your loan modified, or... if and close in just a few they’re promising to lease the home back to www.SummitCityInvestments.com days… or whenever they’re you. That rarely works out like the 2200 Lake Avenue, Suite 120 ready.” borrower expects and can lead to accusa- Fort Wayne, IN 46805 tions of fraud. Perhaps rightly so.” Phone (260) 485-9437 Mike says it’s normal for people to What does a real estate investor like ------A14 Community Calendar July 1, 2011 www.StJoeTimes.com St. Joe Times •

TODAY adult/$2 children (2-17). Sunday Services. LifeWater Community Church, 5600 Westbreeze Trail, Free immunizations. Immunization Clinic, 4813 New Haven Ave., New Alcoholics Anonymous. St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 700 W. Fort Wayne. 10 a.m. Liberty Hills addition. [email protected]. Haven. 8:30-11:30 a.m. For children age two month to 18 years and Maumee St., Angola. 11 a.m. www.lifewatercc.org. immunizations for some adults. Parents must bring shot records. Call Miami Indian Heritage Days. Chief Richardville House, 5705 Bluffton “Freedom on Main” Downtown Roanoke, 5-10 p.m. Celebrate our 449-7514 for appointment. Rd., Fort Wayne. 1-4 p.m. Features local artists, performers, and repre- nation’s birthday at the Fort Wayne Philharmonic’s Patriotic Pops sentatives from the Miami Indians and other Native American groups Concert on Main Street in downtown Roanoke. Shops and restaurants SATURDAY, JULY 2 demonstrating aspects of their lasting heritage for the public to enjoy. open throughout Roanoke. Joseph Decuis food tent open from 5-8 p.m. Aqua Zumba. Jorgensen Family YMCA, 10313 Aboite Center Road, Fort Admission for each Saturday event is $7 adults and $5 students and Concert gates open at 6 p.m. The Company Singers open the show at 6:30 Wayne. Free for members. seniors. History Center members and children ages 5 and under are free. p.m., followed by the Philharmonic at 8 p.m. Fort Wayne Ballet presents Summer Intensive Showcase. Arts United Admission also includes the opportunity to visit the Chief Richardville Center, 303 E. Main St., Fort Wayne. 10 a.m. Students from across the House. For more information, contact the History Center at (260) 426- MONDAY, JULY 4 U.S. participate in this performance which highlights their workshop. 2882 or visit the website at www.fwhistorycenter.com. Networking 101 & Business Support. Fort Wayne Women’s Bureau, 3521 Don’t miss the chance to see these talented young people! Tickets: $5 SUNDAY, JULY 3 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne. 9-11 a.m. No charge. Open networking. AJ’s Bar & Grill, 2488 Getz Rd., Fort Wayne. noon. No cost, no exclusivity by profession. Each person gets a few minutes to tell about your business, plus there is a featured speaker. Beyond Affairs Network. Undisclosed location, Fort Wayne. 7 p.m. e-mail Regain [email protected] for location. Support group for victims of infi- Your Life-

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delity. baking contest, demolition derby and a greased watermelon contest. For MONDAY, JULY 11 more information, go to www.allencountyfairgroundsin.com. TUESDAY, JULY 5 Kingston Healthcare 18th annual dinner dance. Mount Calvary Family Life Conquering Breast Cancer support. Parkview Cancer Center, 11141 Nature Hikes at Eagle Marsh. Eagle Marsh Barn, South Side Engle Rd., Center, 1819 Reservation Dr., Fort Wayne. 4:30 p.m. Doors open at 4:30 Parkview Plaza Drive, Fort Wayne. 6:30-8:30 p.m. one-half mile east of W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne. 9-11 a.m. p.m., dinner is served at 5 p.m. followed by dancing with Music Express Drug Free DeKalb County Coalition Meeting. DeKalb Memorial Hospital, from 6-9 p.m. Advance tickets are $5 with $2 going to the Arthritis Foun- WEDNESDAY, JULY 20 1316 East 7th, Auburn. 9:45-10:45 a.m. Drug Free DeKalb County Coali- dation Jingle Bell Run. Tickets at the door are $6 each. RSVP to Women of Color cancer support. Lutheran Life Villages, 6701 S. Anthony, tion meetings are open to anyone who lives or works in DeKalb County 747-1523 or [email protected]. Fort Wayne. 6:30-8 p.m. Entrance under portico. and is interested in supporting our mission of investigating alcohol, Embroiderer’s Guild of America. Georgetown Branch Library, 6600 E State tobacco, and other drug problems in DeKalb County, coordinating efforts Blvd., Fort Wayne. 6:30 p.m. Call 749-4987 for info. THURSDAY, JULY 21 to reduce these problems, and examining funding of programs designed Ice Day. Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo, , Fort Wayne. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A to achieve this goal. [email protected]. www.drugfreedekalb- TUESDAY, JULY 12 variety of animals will enjoy refreshing frozen treats to keep cool on a county.info. Acting for Adults. IPFW Visual Arts Building, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Whether summer day. All events are FREE with zoo admission: $13 for adults, Southwest Women’s Networking. Don Halls Tavern at Coventry, 5745 you’ve already had stage experience or are interested in trying something $8.50 for children age 2-14, and $10.50 for seniors over age 60. Babies Coventry Lane, Fort Wayne. 4-6 p.m. 747-5202. new, this class will supply you with basic acting terminology, improv, age 1 and under and Zoo Society Members are admitted free. Aqua Zumba. Jorgensen Family YMCA, 10313 Aboite Center Rd., Fort auditioning and scene work. All levels are welcome! Limited class size. Wayne. 6-7 p.m. Free for members. Three session July 12-14 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Jane Frazier, instructor. MONDAY, JULY 25 TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly). Taylor Chapel United Methodist Cost: $79. To register, call 260-481-6057 or go online to learn.ipfw.edu. Fathers United for Equal Rights. IHOP, Corner of Coldwater & Coliseum, Church, 10145 Maysville Rd., Fort Wayne. 6 p.m. First meeting free. Flax & Fleece Spinners Guild . Historic Swinney Homestead, 1424 W. Fort Wayne. 7:30 p.m. Topics of interest to divorced fathers. 493-9788. Appleseed Quilters Guild. Classic Cafe, 4832 Hillegas Rd., Fort Wayne. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. 7-9 p.m. 637-8622. 6:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, JULY 13 WEDNESDAY, JULY 6 La Leche League. St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 1101 S. Lafayette, Fort Home school PE class. Jorgensen Family YMCA, 10313 Aboite Center Wayne. 9:30 a.m. No charge. Breastfeeding support group. Rd., Fort Wayne. Activities include swim lessons, tumbling, gym games Leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma support. Parkview Cancer Center, 11141 and strength conditioning for kids 11 and up. Various times. Call Jennifer Parkview Plaza Dr., Fort Wayne. 10-11:30 a.m. Harkness at 432-8953 for info. Registration required. Suicide survivors support. Plymouth Congregational Church, 501 W. Berry St., Fort Wayne. 7 p.m. 387-6934. THURSDAY, JULY 7 Yarn Lovers. Woodburn Library, 4701 S.R. 1 North, Woodburn. Learn to THURSDAY, JULY 14 knit or crochet. Holistic Moms Network. Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church, 7215 Backstage Pass. Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo, Fort Wayne. 10 a.m. to 3 St Joe Rd., Fort Wayne. 10 a.m. 418-6133 or 357-5888. p.m. Go behind the doors that say, “Employees Only‚“ to tour the zoo commissary, Great Barrier Reef Aquarium Workroom and more. Tours SATURDAY, JULY 16 run continuously. All events are FREE with zoo admission: $13 for KPC Sprint-Distance Triathlon. Bixler Lake Park, Kendallville. 7:30 a.m. adults, $8.50 for children age 2-14, and $10.50 for seniors over age 60. 500-meter lake swim followed by a just-under 13 mile bike race, and Babies age one and under and Zoo Society members are admitted free. closing with a 5-K cross-country style run. Racers may enter individually Supershot immunization clinic. Aldersgate Church, 2417 Getz Rd., Fort or in two or three-person relay teams. For more information visit Wayne. 4-7 p.m. Free immunizations up to age 18. Parents must provide www.kpctriathlon.com or email [email protected]. shot record. Call 424-SHOT for info. Acting for the Camera. IPFW Visual Arts Building, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Anthony Wayne Toastmasters Meeting. Ivy Tech Community College, Students ages 16 and up will learn on-camera acting techniques. Discuss Fort Wayne. 6:30 p.m. Toastmasters meetings are open to everyone; for industry basics like auditioning, slating, cold readings and hitting your better public speaking and a lot of fun. [email protected]. anthony- mark. Work on individual pieces and take home a DVD of class work. wayne.freetoasthoast.org. Come with a short, memorized piece. Bring a blank DVD-R to first class. Caregiver support. Home Instead Senior Care, 2789 B Maplecrest Rd., Limited class size. Two sessions July 16-17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fort Wayne. 7 p.m. Victoria Adams-Zischke, instructor. Cost: $139. To register, call 260-481- Depression + 12. Christ’s Hope Ministry and Church, 2818 Carroll Rd., 6057 or go online to learn.ipfw.edu. Fort Wayne. 7 p.m. 12-step program for those living with depression. For Bishop Luers class of 1996 reunion. Curly’s Village Inn, 4205 Bluffton more info, contact Marilee Stroud at 312-6069 or Road, Fort Wayne. 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Cost: $5. Contact Kara Wasson at [email protected]. [email protected] or 260-797-3406 or Joe Henry at [email protected] or 260-602-9245. FRIDAY, JULY 8 Three Rivers Festival. Headwaters Park, 333 S. Clinton St., Fort Wayne. SUNDAY, JULY 17 From the colorful balloons, floats and marching bands in the opening Putt for Mutts 2011. Orchard Ridge Country Club, 4531 Lower Hunt- parade, to the tasty treats, amusement rides, fine arts and crafts, live enter- ington Rd, Fort Wayne. noon to 8 p.m. Benefits H.O.P.E. for Animals tainment and the Bed Race. Enjoy nine days of family friendly fun in the (Humane Organization for the Prevention of Euthanasia). The club is heart of downtown Fort Wayne. No admission charge. Call 260-426-5556 opening up their pool, tennis and gym facilities to families and friends of for more info or visit trfonline.org. registered golfers. The non-golfing tickets for use of the facilities Create perfect photo memories. IPFW Visual Arts Building, 6-9 p.m. including dinner with the golfers are only $25 for the first ticket, and $15 Photoshop is fun and easy to use! Spend time manipulating photographs for each additional ticket! Kid friendly activities will be available. of your family and experiences so you can share your masterpieces with Contact [email protected], or www.puttformutts.com. others. Please bring a variety of photos to work with. Bring a flash/jump drive to the first class. Allen Etter, instructor. Cost: $82. To register, call MONDAY, JULY 18 260-481-6057 or go online to learn.ipfw.edu. Embroiderer’s Guild of America. Allen County Public Library (main branch), 900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne. 9:30 a.m. Call 749-4987 for SATURDAY, JULY 9 info. EAA Chapter 2 Pancake Breakfast Fly-In/Drive-In. Smith Field Airport, 426 W Ludwig Rd, Fort Wayne. 7-11 a.m. Fly-in/drive-in pancake breakfast TUESDAY, JULY 19 fundraiser for EAA Air Academy candidates. Food provided by IHOP! 2011 Allen County Fair. Allen County Fairgrounds; events include a pie Pancakes, sausage, eggs, juice and coffee. View airplanes and classic cars. [email protected]. www.eaa2.org. Mother and Daughter Celebration. Huntertown United Methodist Church, 16021 Lima Rd., Huntertown. 9 a.m. to noon. This is a morning of cele- Family bration hosted by WOVEN for mothers and their daughters as well as women in general. Each table will have a table host and will invite other Friendly women to be part of their table. Groups of Women will preplan a theme for their table. Ladies will decorate their table and each will be judged by all those who attend. There will be refreshments and guest speakers. If Commercial Thinking of Building? you are interested in being a table host please contact us. You can register Free Visit: a table by calling 260-484-6836. [email protected]. www.woven2scb.org. www.delagrangehomes.com Felting Workshop . IPFW Visual Arts Building, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn how to needle felt with artist and IPFW assistant professor Laurel Camp- See thousands of bell in a one-day workshop! All supplies are provided, including a needle home plans! felting kit to take home. Each participant will complete one project during the session. Bring a sack lunch, and spend the day learning the art or call Steve at 260.740.2137 of felting! July 9 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. or July 16 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. email: Laurel Campbell, instructor. Cost: $95 (Fee includes supplies and take- home kit) To register, call 260-481-6057 or go online to learn.ipfw.edu. [email protected] [email protected] SUNDAY, JULY 10 Friends of the Upper Wabash. 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