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John Nye buys books and music at the Goodwill store at 525 E. Dupont Road. He also donates goods to that store. “Oh, it’s a great place,” the Fort Wayne man said. “They’ve got good prices and good selection.” Store manager Denise Zephyr said all 15 employees work to polish the store’s image. “We get a lot of compliments on the cleanliness,” she said. “A lot of people think this is not like a thrift store.” Like many charities that serve Fort Wayne and vicinity, the Goodwill location sells what it can and recycles what it must. It all starts with donations. “This is our slower time of the year,” Zephyr said Jan. 14. “It kind of peaks at Christmas and then it tapers off and starts picking up again in the spring. Summer is probably our busiest time as far as donations, with the yard sales; we get a lot of that stuff. Sometimes we can put some of those wares in the Brooklyn Avenue store where our warehouse is. That way it can kind of keep us going through the winter if we’re not getting as much.” If the neighborhood association’s sale has lots of leftovers, she said, call the corporate office for a pickup.

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John Nye pays for books and music at the Goodwill store at 525 E. Dupont Road, where Susan McGhee is one of 10 clerks. Nye said he also donates material to the store. Or, donors may drop off merchandise at the front or back of the store Many Fort Wayne agencies in Dupont Village, or at a drop box across the street in Dupont Crossing. accept and sell used merDonations merit a receipt for chandise, clothing and furniincome tax purposes, she said. “But ture. The work supports we don’t assign a value. That’s up to them and the IRS,” Zephyr said. “I training and provides jobs. usually tell them to go by what we Profits support those same would sell it for, if they want a price missions. Read more about guide.” Goodwill, the Salvation Army She said shoppers report some good finds among the books, CDs and the St. Vincent de Paul and other merchandise. “Sometimes Society inside this edition of we hear some good stories about the

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After 15-year-old Noah Barbnecht was injured in a Christmas Eve skiing accident, the Northrop Bruin Backers stepped forward to help the freshman football player and his family. Plans for a Feb. 9 fundraiser continued last week, even as Noah’s family moved him to Shepherd Center, an Atlanta hospital that specializes in treatment of spinal cord injuries. Barbnecht was injured at Mount Snow, near West Dover, in southern Vermont. According to fundraiser organizers, he suffered a spinal injury that has left him paralyzed from the breastbone down. He also had a broken neck, broken ribs, facial fractures and other injuries.

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Noah Barbnecht Stephanie McCullough said boosters immediately recognized the need to support the family financially and to support Barbnecht’s spirits. “We’ve been scrambling like crazy since a couple days after Christmas,” said McCullough, who is the event chairperson. “I thought this family needs more money than a bake See INJURED, Page A10

Parkview hospitals bus link ends ‘awkward’ transfer at city limits

Signs designating links to the new Medlink route between Parkview hospitals will be in place this week, Citilink spokesman Betsy Kachmar said. Kachmar said many motorists won’t notice the signs, but those who depend on Citilink will understand the color-coded Medlink 15 markers. Those round markers will be placed beneath the busshaped, rectangular signs posted at bus stops. Hourly service between Parkview Hospital Randallia and Parkview Regional Medical Center began Jan. 7. Though there has not been time to measure the acceptance of that route, Kachmar said Jan. 18, “We’ve had a few people who have figured it out.” “We’ll have signage up, and that will help people connect,” said Kachmar, the assistant manager of Citilink/FWPTC. City crews will erect those signs, Kachmar said. The route extends service to Parkview Regional Medical Center, which is just beyond city limits on the north side of Dupont Road. Parkview Health spokesman Eric Clabaugh reported favorable response to

the new link. “From what we’re hearing, there was a lot of buzz and excitement around the route,” Clabaugh said. He said as he distributed fliers at PRMC, employees reported that patients had been asking questions about the service. “So it seems it’s been a pretty big hit,” he said. Parkview Health agreed to underwrite “the little extra leg of the trip” connecting public transit to the hospital. Before the agreement, Citilink’s Flexroute 21 took passengers to a stop at a restaurant on the south side of Dupont Road. The hospital provided a shuttle. Sometimes, security guards would provide a ride. Some passengers walked to the hospital. Now, Clabaugh said, the bus makes two stops on the PRMC campus. “So we’re trying to move people from that awkward connection to a more graceful one, and that will take some time,” Citilink’s Kachmar said. “As people are calling, we’re explaining that.” The Medlink fares are consistent with Citilink’s rate structure. According to a news release, that fare is $1.25 a ride, with discounts available. “At the top of the hour it will be at Parkview Randallia, and then 25 after the See BUS, Page A10

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Scholarship deadline approaches Concordia Lutheran High School announced that Jan. 31 is a key date for scholarship applicants. Concordia offers a variety of scholarships for academically-qualified students. One of its most prestigious, the Concordia Scholars award, will be determined soon. The Concordia Scholars award is for students who are academically exemplary and demonstrate integrity and good character. To be eligible for the award, potential students must first apply for admission to Concordia, and then apply for the Excel Scholarship by Jan. 31. Admissions applications and Excel Scholarship applications are available at www.clhs cadets.com under the “Admissions” tab, or can be picked up in the main office. Concordia was founded in 1935, as a private, coeducational Lutheran high school open to students of all backgrounds.

4-H information session scheduled Parents and young people interested in learning more about the Allen County 4-H Program are invited to attend a 4-H Information Night from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7. The Allen County Extension Office is at 4001 Crescent Ave., on the east side of IPFW. 4-H programs are available for youth from age 3 through grade 12. For

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Cameras destined for charity Members of the University of Saint Francis School of Creative Arts Public Relations Society and Photography Club, also known as F8, are collecting donations of gently-used digital cameras for Vincent House, which provides transitional housing for the homeless in Fort Wayne. The fundraiser began on Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 21 and continues through April 22. Collection boxes will be located at the University of Saint Francis Rolland Art Gallery on Leesburg Road, Carroll High School on Carroll Road, Indiana-Purdue at Fort Wayne on Coliseum Boulevard, Sunny Schick camera store at 407 W. Washington Blvd., and Wunderkammer Company at 3402 Fairfield Ave. Donations of cameras, batteries, memory cards and gift cards will be accepted. For more information, contact the School of Creative Arts at (260) 399-7700, ext. 8001.

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HUNTERTOWN — Gene Shatto’s friends turned out on his behalf Jan. 19, and so did friends of friends. The hog roast at Third Place was the Huntertown United Methodist Church’s way of helping Shatto to raise money for a kidney transplant. The event raised $4,000 toward the $10,000 goal. The parking lot got crowded just before the meal, and the dining area in the gym got busy soon after. “We just opened the doors and we’re filling up really fast,” said Patsy Hendricks, who spearheaded the fundraiser. “I think we’re doing really well.” Many people just donated cash. Volunteers served up roast pork with all the sides. Sheri Rollins of Garrett sat down to enjoy her dinner at a table shared by others from New Life House of Worship in Garrett. David Gamble, a New Life member, said he posted the flier on behalf of Shatto, whom he has known for six or seven years. The fundraiser was just

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Sheri Rollins, left, of Garrett accepts her dinner from Marion Steffen. Rollins is a member of New Life House of Worship in Garrett, where she saw a poster about the fundraiser in Huntertown. New Life congregation member David Gamble said he posted the flier on behalf of a longtime acquaintance, Gene Shatto of Avilla. Steffen is a member of Huntertown United Methodist Church, where she serves in the bell choir. the first of several to help Shatto, of Avilla. Church members also plan to sell sub sandwiches on Super Bowl Sunday. Hendricks said the Huntertown Lions Club will hold a fish fry for Shatto, but that outdoor event must wait for spring. “He didn’t ask for help, but we knew that he needed it,” Hendricks said as she spread the word about the dinner. “He’s a good man, so we initiated it.” Hendricks and the Health Outreach Team conduct blood pressure tests and

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SHATTO from Page A6 was maybe a year that I worked only 40 hours a week. The rest of the time I worked 60, 70 hours a week. And the stroke just came out of nowhere.” Shatto also lost a foot, to diabetes. “I can work, but it can’t be a very demanding job,” he said. “Because after dialysis you just don’t have any energy. And there aren’t many places where you can work where you can say, ‘I need to be off Monday, Wednesday and Friday.’ ” Instead, Shatto reports to DaVita Kendallville Renal Center at 5:30 a.m. three days each week. He invests half a day in a procedure that he describes as a necessary evil. “If I don’t do it, I’m gonna die,” he said. “So I’m going to put up with it until a better solution is found.” That better solution, he added quickly, is a transplant. He estimated that $10,000 will cover the first year’s expenses, after the Medicare deductible known as “the doughnut hole.” “The Medicare co-pay is $5,700,” he said. “Once you have the transplant, your meds for the first six month are about $5,000 a month.” Shatto said he was on a kidney transplant waiting list at an Indianapolis hospital for two and a half years, but recently went to

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tries of Northeast Indiana Inc. “This is the first time that Goodwill has made the Forbes list, and we are very proud to be ranked 23rd nationally,” said Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana President and CEO Bill Warriner. “This national honor reaffirms our belief that people understand when they donate and shop at Goodwill, the revenue from the sale of their donated goods is invested locally and makes a difference in the lives of people in their community.” For more information, visit www.fwgood will.org.

sale can raise, and they need more support than that, so I started thinking of ways to make it bigger.” And bigger, it is. Ticket sales have begun and dozens of businesses have donated everything from catering to flight lessons for Bruin Benefit for Noah Barbnecht. McCullough said about $12,000 worth of items for a silent online auction had been donated by Jan. 17, as the drive continued. The charity event features live entertainment, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and non-alcoholic beverages. The venue is Ceruti’s Summit Park, 6601 Innovation Blvd., Fort Wayne. Hours are 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Jim Shovlin, sports anchor at WOWO, 1190-AM, will emcee the event. “So a portion of every ticket sold goes to the family, along with the auction items,” McCullough said. “Although this is a family-friendly event, we ask that participants be 12 years of age or older,” says a note on the group’s website, which specifies casual attire. Tickets are $30, and must be ordered in advance. Order tickets, check out auction items, and get more details at

http://www.charityauctionorganizer.com/a uction/BruinBenefitForNoah. That site also contains a link to make donations to the family’s donation website. Or, order tickets by mail at Bruin Benefit for Noah, 2215 Cimarron Pass, Fort Wayne, IN 46815. “We’re just a bunch of football moms,” McCullough said of her group. She said about eight volunteers from her group are involved in the planning. She said Noah’s father, Jason, and others from the Indiana Air National Guard 122nd Fighter Wing are assisting. “They’ve been running around town gathering items for the auction,” she said. To provide emotional support for Noah, McCullough’s group reached out to Northrop football coach Tim Martone. “Noah wore No. 73 his freshman year,” McCullough said, “and generally when you pass freshman football into JV, the numbers roll over again. The coach called Noah’s dad and asked him what number Noah would have liked to have this year. So this year when they take the field, they’ll each be wearing No. 55 decals on their helmets on behalf of Noah.”

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While Goodwill’s nine area stores are meeting financial goals, more than 200 workers are achieving intangible goals. Jobs training projects lead to self-esteem and independence, said Bill Warriner, the president and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana Inc. “Nobody wants to be dependent,” Warriner said. “People want to have meaningful, productive lives. When you’re working, you can call your own shots. All of a sudden, you’re making more and more decisions.” Clients come to Goodwill with disabilities ranging from cognitive difficulties to vision, hearing or physical disabilities. Other clients have vocational disadvantages. A client might be an ex-offender, or have less than a high school education, or have a work history “that’s been more down than up,” Warriner said. “They have the same goals that we all have,” Client Service Director Randy Wolf said. “They want to have an apartment or a house, they want to get a car, buy clothing, go out to shop, to eat, go to movies, and have money to do that.” “It feels good when you help someone else succeed or take another step in the quest for independence, to be able to be self-sufficient,” Wolf said. “My staff, that’s what they look forward to. You can hear them in the hallway,

when they help someone find a job, they whoop it up. They’re excited.” “We usually have a couple hundred people in services. So throughout the year we help anywhere from 30 to 60 people get employed,” he said. The level of service varies according to the individual. “We just help them get their resumé put together,” Wolf said. “We help them practice their interviewing, to get them ready for the job interview, so when they sit in front of that employer we can put our best foot forward.” “Some need ongoing support,” Wolf said. Goodwill agents might visit the clients’ supervisors. “Other people, we work behind the scenes. The employer doesn’t even know we helped.” Some clients are employed within Goodwill, and some find jobs outside the agency. Wolf said the goal is to find competitive jobs, whether in retail or fast food or in other professional roles. “Whoever comes in to our services and needs employment, we individually look at what their needs are and help them find a job they want to do, an area in which they feel they are skilled,” he said. Companies also ask Goodwill to help evaluate workers’ strengths, Wolf said. More employers are invited to participate. Goodwill also works with Park Center, Pathfinders and the Northeast Indiana Advocacy Coalition, he said. Schools partner with Goodwill to provide job

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skills to special-education students. Participants gain both work skills and social skills that are needed in the workplace, Wolf said. Other schools may contact Wolf about partnerships. Current participants are the Northeast Indiana Special Education Cooperative, East Allen Community Schools, Southwest Allen County Schools, and Huntington County Community Schools. A worker who achieves freedom from food stamps or Social Security gains self-esteem, Warriner said, and in turn contributes to the community. “People who work for us and the people we place in the community also do something very important, and that is they pay taxes, they add to the tax base,” he said. “They’re paying all of their federal and state withholding taxes. We remit $600,000 to $700,000 a year in sales taxes. We think that’s how we can strengthen our community.” Profits from the retail stores fund most of the agency’s budget. RecySee WORK, Page A12

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Travis Knight inserts wires to wrap a bundle of clothing for recycling. The Goodwill processing center at 3127 Brooklyn Ave. sells clothing, shoes, plastic, and other materials to recyclers.

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dard: “Would I give this to a friend?” Each day, workers send garments to replenish the 38,580 square feet of retail space. The warehouse holds another 10,000 square feet of merchandise. Clothing with tears or stains or with buttons missing is compressed, bundled and sold for recycling. The week before Christmas, computers, household goods and more filled the processing area adjacent to the store at 3127 Brooklyn Ave. A truck with a cargo of donations waited at one bay. A truck half-filled with recyclable plastic waited at another bay. Some computers could be resold.

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cling garners revenue, and reduces disposal costs. “We collect, obviously, a ton of stuff from the community,” Warriner said. “People donate their goods to Goodwill and know that we will take it and safeguard it and put it to good use for community service, and that we will do everything that we can so it doesn’t end up in a landfill. That’s where the recycling comes into play.” Ruth Koontz, the community relations and marketing specialist, said Goodwill sorts donated clothing by a simple stan-

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Others were bound for the Dell Reconnect Program. Koontz said Goodwill accepts a wide range of donations. She listed the exceptions: mattresses, refrigerators, air conditioners, and appliances without cords. Most electronics are welcome. Goodwill does not accept television sets. In a corner office, Mareen Flinchbaugh sorted and priced books. The agency’s ecommerce coordinator, also known as “The Book Lady,” processes five or six bins a day. Each box contains 500 to 600 books. Some donations just can’t be resold, and are recycled. Others are priced and sent to store shelves. Still others are offered online, “I take the ISBN numbers and run them in the computer to see if they’re listable,” Flinchbaugh said. “This is in pretty good shape,” she said, holding up a book. Because more than 2 million copies of that book are available, Flinchbaugh can’t list the book. “It’s only worth a penny,” she said. Koontz, the community relations manager, said the books program brings in money from outside the community. “We put retail goods in our stores,” she said. “At the same time, if we find a slightly more unique item or something we think would play better to an online audience, we put it online in sort of an ebay fashion, it’s called shopgoodwill.com. All the Goodwills in the United States have the ability to use that site.” Koontz, Warriner and Wolf said Goodwill urges potential donors to understand that all donations to Goodwill stay in the community. Some other collection bins do not claim nonprofit status, and contributions might end up outside northeast Indiana, Koontz said. “If you donate to Goodwill, you know that you’re helping your neighbors. You’re helping your local community,” Koontz said. Warriner said representatives of several

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Ruth Koontz explains how Goodwill sorts books at the store at 3127 Brooklyn Ave. Unique books are sold online at shopgoodwill.com. Others are sold retail, and still others recycled. Koontz is the community relations and marketing specialist for Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana. major organizations hope to better educate the public in 2013 to ensure that contributions are used locally. To arrange pickups of larger items, donors may call (260) 747-0537. For details, visit www.fwgoodwill.org. Koontz invited businesses to call for pickups. Employee groups might organize donation drives, and arrange for pickup. She also invited community groups that hold yard sales to donate their surplus. Goodwill plans two general fundraisers in 2012. In April, customers may pay $1 to have their name on flip flop cut-outs to be placed on store windows. In October, a similar Bat Bucks program will feature paper bats. Both fundraisers benefit the employment services program.

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(ALLEN COUNTY) The nationwide credit crisis may have turned “the American dream” into an extended nightmare for many Indiana home buyers and sellers. Banks and mortgage lenders (who are not going out of business) have tightened up their lending requirements to the point where many home buyers today can no longer qualify for a mortgage. Record foreclosures, rising unemployment, losses in the financial markets and the current credit crunch have not only reduced the number of buyers who can buy but have also increased the number of houses that sellers need to sell. Prices are under pressure as home sellers lower their asking price to attract a buyer, and as lenders resell their foreclosed homes below market value. And it’s turning into a vicious cycle -as many buyers need to sell their current home first -- and many sellers (unless they plan to rent) need new financing to get into their next home. As a result, a sea of real estate agents, mortgage brokers and home builders are going out of business. These professionals are in the business of serving buyers and sellers. But that’s hard to do with the credit crisis when the entire real estate industry traditionally relies on mortgage lending to finance buyers and get houses sold. What can homeowners do to sell their homes? How can buyers get financing if they can’t meet the tougher lending criteria on credit scores, income verification, down payment amounts and debt ratios?

There’s one local real estate professional who has found a way to make things work even with the present banking crisis. Mike MacDonald is the president of Summit City Investments, Inc. Since 1999, his private investment company has been buying houses throughout the Allen County, IN region without ever relying on banks. MacDonald’s company takes over existing mortgages or brings in private lenders allowing him to pay homeowners all cash for the properties. He then offers his properties for rent or “for sale by owner” using a variety of unique seller financing programs. By taking a long term approach and never relying on banks, business has never been better for MacDonald and his company. “Most sellers are unaware of the options we offer. What they need most is a qualified buyer... and we might just be that buyer. We can buy houses in as-is condition, pay top dollar and close in just a few days… or whenever they’re ready.”

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think they must be desperate before calling him to buy their house. “It’s a very common misconception. But until I look at a house and do some research, I won’t know my game plan for the property or what I can offer. But after a single visit to the property and meeting with the homeowners I can let them know exactly what I can do. My offer is good for 7 days and it’s only at that point, with my offer on the table, that a seller can decide if I’m going to become their buyer.” In fact, price is not an issue for MacDonald. As an investor, what’s important to him is the determination of what income the property can produce. “It’s easy to determine. I also do an appraisal and look at the recent comparable sales. Then I do whatever I can to offer a seller up to full price today -- or about what they might net sometime in the future pursuing a more conventional route. What I can pay depends on the condition, location and financing options available for that type of property. It only takes about 10 minutes to prescreen a property over the phone and to set an appointment. We typically buy 1 out of every 4 properties we see. In fact, for about half of those I have purchased, the seller pursued their other options and then came to realize that my offer was the best all along.” MacDonald believes the three biggest reasons a house doesn’t sell are: 1) it is overpriced, 2) it is poorly marketed, or 3) it is not fixed up to show well. “I can pay a fair price on a home that needs work. I might even plan to increase the value or marketability by adding a bedroom or bath, finishing a basement or installing a new heating system. Brand new carpet and paint will go a long way to attract a qualified buyer. But I understand that many sellers don’t have the time, inclination or money to remodel a house... just to get it sold. We solve that problem for sellers.” Overpricing a home could be the biggest mistake. Listing agents sometimes suggest (or a seller might decide) to ask for a higher price than needed. This might be to test the market or leave wiggle room to negotiate. However, this can backfire if the seller wants (or needs) a quick sale, or when the “days on the market” stacks up causing buyers to wonder what’s wrong with the property. Another misconception about how Mike MacDonald buys houses is the idea that he’s probably looking for sellers in financial distress. “Look, when a seller is out of time or out of options, then I’m usually their best solution -- if their property is not over-financed. But most people headed for foreclosure are either overleveraged or actually looking to save their house. If I buy the house the seller must move. They really need to get into a more affordable home... but sometimes I can help by swapping properties.” MacDonald warns about companies and real estate investors who target distressed homeowners. “Recent laws have been passed in Indiana that apply to any business and investor who targets people in foreclosure. Be cautious, do your research and perhaps seek legal advice when anyone wants to charge you an upfront fee for helping to get your loan modified, or... if they’re promising to lease the home back to you. That rarely works out like the borrower expects and can lead to accusations of fraud. Perhaps rightly so.” What does a real estate investor like

Mike MacDonald do with the houses he buys each month? What about the hundreds of houses his company has bought throughout Allen County, Indiana over the last 14 years? Simple. He rents them out or resells them. “We’re usually managing 80 to 100 properties at any given time -making us one of the largest owners of single family homes in the area. Each month we may have 10 to 15 houses for sale. Some we’ve owned for years and others we have recently bought.” With a reasonable down payment, MacDonald says he can sell you one of his properties using his popular owner financing programs -- even if you have damaged credit or a short job history. “If you can afford a first month’s rent, a last month’s rent and a security deposit, then I can probably sell you one of my houses.”

able things given even a short 6 to 12 months to work on a file. This also helps out some sellers who have found themselves in over their head.” “We do everything we can to get our buyers permanent bank financing. It’s a win-win because we pay sellers all cash and fund our deals with private lenders. Our lenders are mostly local individuals seeking alternatives to low bank CD rates. They earn 8 to 10% interest on real estate notes well-secured by our properties. When we get our buyer cashed out, we finally make our money and can payoff our investor. These investors usually want to reinvest allowing us to buy even more houses.” Unfortunately many of the mortgage programs once available are now gone. It’s reported that 75% of the available lending disappeared when FHA changed their rules last October and again early this year. But, if you have money to put down and can prove your income, there are still loans available now. In fact, some rural development loans and VA loans still allow qualified buyers to borrow with no money down. “We help all of our buyers get a bank loan as quickly as possible... or we finance them ourselves. But we’ve never relied on banks. That keeps us in control and maintains our sanity. But we get those loans done every chance we get. In fact, sometimes a buyer can qualify and doesn’t even know it. Other times they can qualify but need a flexible seller. We’re one of the most creative and flexible sellers you’ll ever find,” says MacDonald. Does buying or selling a home have to be difficult? Maybe not! “President Obama says today's economy is the worst since the Great Depression and it may take many years to recover. Unfortunately I think he’s right and so do many sharp economists.” Interested in selling your property quickly and easily? Looking to buy a new home without bank qualifying? It may be worth checking in with Mike MacDonald and his staff at Summit City Investments, Inc. Call them at (260) 267-0760 or visit them online at www.SummitCityInvestments.com. They’re in a unique position to help buyers and sellers overcome the new challenges created by the recent mortgage market meltdown and credit crisis. And if you’re looking for a conservative way to earn 8-10% interest on your idle cash savings or retirement funds, call and ask for info on becoming one of their private lenders.

His most popular owner financing program includes the opportunity to build “sweat equity.” Before repairing or remodeling a newly acquired house, MacDonald offers it in “as-is” condition to his buyer’s list. This allows his client to do the work (to suit their own preferences) in exchange for all or part of a down payment. “I have a lot of buyers who check my website each week looking for these ‘fixer upper’ deals. But if the home is not under contract within 10 days or so then I’ll hire my contractors to fix it up completely.” His next most popular program is a down payment assistance plan. Many buyers turn to MacDonald’s company because they don’t have the down payment required by today’s cautious lenders. Mike helps buyers build up equity or a down payment over time with his rent-to-own (or lease with the option to buy) program. In this program you can rent the property you’ve decided to buy, but have the option to close anytime over the next 1, 2... or even 5 years. A portion of the rent each month is credited toward buying. Additional amounts can be paid monthly for more rapid equity build up plus other promised amounts can be made later... like proceeds from the sale of another property or a pending tax refund. Once the buyer has enough “skin” in the deal, MacDonald can close with owner financing at the predetermined, mutually agreed upon price and terms. Or the buyer can close with a new bank loan. SUMMIT CITY INVESTMENTS, INC. is According to MacDonald, “There are so located at 2200 Lake Avenue, Suite 123 in many reasons my buyers like some time Fort Wayne, IN, holds a Certificate of before qualifying for a mortgage. They may Good Standing from the Indiana Secretary need to sell their house, work on their of State, and is a BBB Accredited business credit, establish more time on a job or with the Indiana Better Business Bureau establish two years of provable income on with an A+ rating, tax returns when self-employed. All our buyers are put in touch with a sharp Mike MacDonald is the President of mortgage broker who creates a plan for Summit City Investments, Inc. He is a them. We can recommend an affordable credit repair company that can do unbeliev- 37-year resident in the local community, and has been a long term partner in his family’s independent insurance agency and tax & accounting firm (G. A. MacDonald Associates, Inc.) For more information or to view a list of properties for sale, just visit www.SummitCityInvestments.com 2200 Lake Avenue, Suite 123 Fort Wayne, IN 46805 Phone (260) 267-0760 -----------------

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Fitness means changes, not just resolutions Couple spend anniversary working out as part of commitment to health By Valerie Gough vgough@kpcnews.net

It often begins at the stroke of midnight, when another calendar year has come to an end and a new one begins. It’s that tiny voice inside that says this year will be different. The time has come, it says, to do more of this or less of that. It usually comes with a seemingly unshakable willpower, but as time goes on, the proverbial back burner takes hold, drowning out those promises of change with the obligations of everyday life. That’s right, it’s the New Year’s resolution. It should come as no surprise that the No. 1 resolution made and later broken by the majority is losing weight, whether through healthy eating or exercise. Health clubs that start the year bursting at the seams will return to a less dizzying pace come mid-February. So what is it about human beings that allows this tradition to continue? Perhaps it’s that they make the resolution at all. “The first thing I tell people when they come in is that we are not a New Year’s resolution gym,” said Justin Springer, who owns Fort Wayne Strength and Conditioning. Rather than resolutions, the CrossFit trainer helps people make lifestyle changes. As a result, his clients are seeing more than a just reduction in weight. “Our goal is to perfect human movement.

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Pam and Carlos Felix spend their wedding anniversary completing a partner workout at Fort Wayne Strength and Conditioning. “The celebration is working out together,” Pam Felix said. (CrossFit) ensures you can move well and stave off decrepitude, which can keep people out of nursing homes,” Springer explained. “I know most people in their 20s, 30s and 40s aren’t really thinking about that, but it is totally relevant.” Springer referred to a quote by former gymnast and CrossFit founder Greg Glassman: “The needs of an Olympic athlete and the needs of my grandmother differ only by degree, not by kind.”

Essentially, he meant that both should learn to squat properly. “The Olympic athlete may squat 500 pounds, and my grandmother may have a broomstick, but the movement shouldn’t change,” Springer said. “A squat, for example, is essentially just standing up from a seated position.” For 15 years, Mark Voss, 34, suffered from intense back pain that started when he was a student at New Haven

High School, weight training for various sports activities. In the years that followed, weightlifting would exacerbate the pain and cripple his efforts at the gym. About a year ago, Voss signed up for Fort Wayne Strength and Conditioning’s “Best Shape of Your Life Challenge,” a six-week diet and fitness program that Springer uses to track progress, and later reward the mostimproved participants with cash prizes. Since then, Voss has lost 61 pounds, decreased his body fat by 7.1 percent, and lost 12 inches in his waist. But there were other improvements to his health that he wasn’t even anticipating. “For the past four months, I haven’t had any issues with my back,” Voss said. “The reason was because I wasn’t lifting correctly and there were parts of my body I needed to strengthen. With the help of mobilization and training, I’ve been able to learn what to do to avoid those injuries and strengthen my core.” The program also influenced him to change his eating habits to be consistent with the Paleo diet (also known as the paleolithic or “caveman” diet), which promotes the consumption of foods found in nature: game meat, fish, vegetables, wild fruits, eggs and nuts. “My blood pressure dropped, several of my blood work numbers improved and it gave me the knowledge of monitoring my food intake and

what I am putting into my body,” Voss said. “The lifestyle isn’t for everyone, but in my opinion it’s worth trying.” “I like the six-week challenge because it resets the body,” Springer said. “It’s a lifestyle approach, not a way to lose weight for spring break. I mean, I like pizza and beer, too … let’s not get too crazy. But, the whole premise is to eat real food. I don’t think too many people are going to argue with that.” Certainly not Pam and Carlos Felix. After starting at the gym, the Huntington couple also adopted a Paleo-way of eating, and now tout its benefits. “I have been listening more to my body and what my body wants. It’s hard to listen when your body is being hijacked by wheat, sugar and all this processed food,” Pam said. “If you remove that and really listen to what your body wants, it becomes so much easier. I feel so much better and have so much energy.” Of course, this was not solely because of a change in diet. The two of them try to fit CrossFit into their routine at least four to five times per week. The most exercise the Felixes used to get on a regular basis was taking the family dog for walks. “We’ve never been New Year’s resolution kind of people,” Carlos said, “but we have been like, ‘We’re going to get fit!’ and then a month later, ‘Well, maybe tomorrow.’ ” But in just one year, their lifestyle has changed

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Mark Voss drives an hour from Wolcottville to his workouts at Fort Wayne Strength and Conditioning. He lost about 60 pounds in just the first year. so dramatically that they spent their anniversary together at the gym. “We’re spending more time together than we used to. It really has changed our lives. Now the celebration is working out together,” Carlos said, adding that even if they did do something such as take a trip, they would still work out on vacation days. “That’s another thing about the CrossFit community — you can go anywhere,” he said. “Before we go on vacation, we will find the nearest CrossFit gym to work out while we’re there.” “The only thing that keeps us from doing it six to seven days a week are other commitments in our lives. It’s definitely made me a lot less grouchy,” Pam said. “I could be having the worst day, but I work out and by the time I get home, I realize I’m relaxed. This wasn’t a bad day, this was a great day.”

New group will hone in on everyday health By Valerie Gough vgough@kpcnews.net

As much as critics like to say that social media has made us less social, the same cannot be said in every instance. In fact, each month in Fort Wayne, individuals using social media come together over breakfast to discuss its application and influence in business and everyday life. The Social Media Breakfast, which started in Boston, now exists in more than 25 U.S. cities and serves as a time to network with like-minded people or get help from industry experts. It was at one of these events where Justin Springer saw potential in the Social Media Breakfast model, and how it could positively influence another aspect of daily life — health. “I went to a Social Media Breakfast in December and I loved it,” said Springer, who founded My Healthy City. “You know, here is a complete newbie to really understanding social media and I got to go into this environment and a lot of experts were there. I walked away with so much valuable information.”

Springer, who owns Fort Wayne Strength and Conditioning, has long wanted to find a way to make Fort Wayne a healthier place to live, work and play, but he wasn’t entirely sure how to go about bringing people together with that common goal. “I thought, here is the venue that I’ve been looking for — something that’s not about me, or my gym, or anybody’s business, but that’s a resource to the community.” Springer created My Healthy City, a group open to anyone — professionals and laypeople alike — to promote healthier living in Fort Wayne. Like the Social Media Breakfast, Springer plans to use social media to further his group’s efforts, along with hosting a monthly breakfast that attendees can register for using Eventbrite. Both at its meetings and online, My Healthy City will bring health, wellness and fitness education to the community, and encourage collaboration among health, wellness and fitness experts. “It’s a time for everyone to take off their business hats and say, ‘Here’s what we can do for the community,’ ” Springer said. “I think it’s a void that needs to be filled.

If nothing else, we can bring together leaders in the industry to discuss what we can do. A long-term goal would be to make it a nonprofit and raise funds to have some resources to go out in the community, and put our stamp on it and say, ‘This is what My Healthy City has done for the community of Fort Wayne.’ ” The group will meet for the first time on Jan. 30 to discuss the direction and potential of My Healthy City, which plans to meet the last Wednesday of each month. In addition to serving up coffee, the group will host a speaker or a panel each month, free of charge, to registered attendees. Seats for the first meeting are limited to 44 guests, and the January event is booked solid. “I really want the focus of it to be, ‘I want to lose weight and get fit, but I don’t know where to begin.’ Well, come in here and find what best fits you,” Springer said, adding that it will be a laid-back environment to talk to people about general ideas. “This is not going to be a sales pitch for anybody’s business.” To learn more about My Healthy City, or to register to attend a breakfast meetup, find the group’s page on Facebook or go to myhealthycity.org.

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Dancing with Arc Stars ‘Stand Up’ to raise funds for region hunger relief slated for Feb. 15 Easter Seals Arc of Northeast Indiana is putting on their dance shoes and more with this year’s Dancing with the Arc Stars. Th 2013 event is set for 5:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, at the Hotel Fort Wayne Marquis Ballroom (formerly the Marriott Hotel), at 305 E. Washington Center Road. Local celebrities are partnered with Easter Seals Arc’s ballroom dancers for an evening of red carpet entertainment. The evening begins with a cash bar and dinner. Then 10 couples, mentored by American Style Ballroom, dance for the audience’s votes. Guests will vote for their favorite dance partner, at $10 per vote. Later, guests will dance to the live music of PrimeTime. Tickets are $75 each, $150 for couples and $750 for a table of 10. All proceeds benefit Easter Seals Arc. Reservations are

due by Feb. 8. For more information, please contact Valerie at vmagana@esarc.org or visit www.eastersealsarcnein.org. Easter Seals Arc of Northeast Indiana’s mission is to create solutions that change lives of children and adults with disabilities or other special needs and their families. Services nurture independence based on each individual’s goals and choices while providing advocacy and promoting community inclusion. Celebrities include: Rick Farrant, KPC Media Group; Dr. Megan Friesen, Afdent Dental; Rae Gonterman, Parkview Hospital; Bonnie Hanson, Dupont Hospital; David Ingram, Fort Wayne Ballet; Billy King, IPFW; Heidi Koeneman, Murphy, Ice & Koeneman; Garrett Martz, The Mad Ants; Jim Solon, Edward Jones, and; Tasha Williams, Fort Wayne Neurological Center.

Three local groups are joining forces in February to raise money for hunger relief in Allen County. The Associated Churches of Fort Wayne and Allen County, The Franciscan Center and Miss Virginia’s Mission House will host Stand Up For Hunger, a collaborative effort to promote hunger awareness. The event will take place from 5-8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, at Trolley Steaks and Seafood, 2898 E. Dupont Road. The event will include entertainment by Joe Justice Live, networking

opportunities, small entrees, wine tasting and a custom golf cart raffle. Tickets are $100 each and can be purchased by calling (260) 422-3528 or visiting www.AssociatedChurches.org. Event sponsorship opportunities are also available by calling Steve Staley at (260) 422-3528, ext. 103. The Neighborhood Food Network of Associated Churches recorded serving 1.3 million meals to 90,000 individuals in 2011 and was experiencing an 11 percent increase in individuals served late in 2012, along

with a 26 percent increase in seniors being served. The Franciscan Center is serving 72,000 clients annually with an average of 450 clients per week. Miss Virginia’s Mission House serves 34,000 individuals annually and 112,864 family members. Associated Churches includes 135 churches as members. The Neighborhood Food Network operates from the Associated Churches food warehouse and serves 28 food pantries throughout Allen County. For details, visit www.AssociatedChurches.org.

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Construction on track at The Heritage of Fort Wayne Construction continues on the $15 million The Heritage of Fort Wayne continuing care living center. Company spokeswoman Pat Hart said the project is on track for opening in late 2013 or early 2014. About 70 people were on hand as United Methodist Memorial Home broke ground on the project at 5250 Heritage Parkway in November. The construction area fronts St. Joe Road, just south of Interstate 469. The 90,000-square-foot facility will house about 66 beds, consisting of residential and assisted-living apartments, private healthcare suites, memory care assisted living and private healthcare suites, and private rehabilitation suites. Hart said the center will employ about 100 people, both full-time and part-time, in medical, nursing, therapy, housekeeping, dietary, maintenance and administration. The architect for the project is Morrison Kattman Menze Courtesy photo

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Morrison Kattman Menze Inc. is the architect for The Heritage of Fort Wayne, under construction at 5250 Heritage Parkway. Inc. Contracts have been awarded to Schenkel Construction Inc., Hambrock Electric Inc., and A. Hattersley & Sons Inc. The new living center is located on the front acreage of The Villas at Heritage Lakes, an independent, free-standing villa community which started construction in 2009, itself a $10 million project. Hart said the public will enjoy the bistro at The Heritage. “It will be accessible and utilized by not only the residents of The Heritage of Fort Wayne, but the villas community, and the community at large,” Hart said. “So it will just be a nice little spot to come in to, for a sandwich or soup or whatever.” Hart said UMMH has coffee shops at other properties, “But this, I think, will take it a step further.” MaryAnn Nuss and her husband, Tom, have lived in the adjoining 65-and-over villas community since 2009. “I think it’s exciting to see it in progress,” she said of the new living center. The Villas features two-bedroom and three-bedroom homes. Residents may reserve a central clubhouse with kitchen and fireplace. A fitness room shares that building, which overlooks a lake. “Many people do not realize it is a rent neighborhood, and not a sale neighborhood,” Hart said. The entrance fee depends on several factors. “And as time passes, if they should need or if they should want to move to that living center, they receive a savings.” For more information on the villas or the living center, call Hart at (260) 466-8778, or contact her by email at phart@ummh.org.

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The Villas at Heritage Lake marketing and admissions coordinator Pat Hart, left, visits with MaryAnn Nuss in the community’s clubhouse. Nuss and her husband, Tom, have lived in the community since 2009.

Public invited to have heirlooms appraised By Eunice Trotter American Senior Communities

That old doll, the carnival glass pitcher, the chest that your great, great-grandfather brought with him to America all might be treasures. But how much are they worth? To find out the value of your family heirlooms, plan to attend an antique appraisal fair at Bethlehem Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation on Thursday, Jan. 31, and at Glenbrook Nursing and Rehabilitation on Friday, Feb 1. To receive a free appraisal by a professional appraiser, you must RSVP.

The fair will be open to the public and appraisal time is limited. There will also be a limit of two items that can be appraised for each person who RSVPs. Scheerer McColloch auctioneers and certified appraisers will be at both communities. There is no cost to have your items appraised. Appraisals take place from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 31 at Bethlehem Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation, which is located at 4430 Elsdale Drive. Call (260) 485-8157 to schedule an appraisal of your keepsakes at this location. Appraisals are from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 1 at

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growth in the years ahead so the quality of education isn’t sacrificed — and so the volunteer medical professionals who teach Dr. Fen-Lei Chang likes to tell students at classes and oversee students’ clinical rotations don’t become overwhelmed. the Indiana University School of Medicine Nevertheless, he said the school expects to in Fort Wayne that they have chosen the have 80 students this fall. best profession in the world. The quality of the local program was “I tell them, ‘If you love your patient, if highlighted when the school’s first two your goal is only to make their life better, fourth-year graduates secured prestigious then you will be very happy, even with all residencies. One student studying the uncertainties facing medicine.’” neurology went to the Mayo Clinic in JackChang doesn’t just preach the message. Even now, at 59, the practicing neurologist sonville, Fla., and another student who wants to be an orthopedic surgeon went to and associate dean and director of the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in medical school lives and loves the prinWashington, D.C. ciple. And if the growth of the school on But the strength of the school is more the Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne campus continues on its present than just about individual accomplishment. The school, Chang said, has helped create a course, he will never be in short supply of “critical mass” of medical and biosciences students to impart his enthusiasm. The 32-year-old school, now entering its expertise in the region that will lead to elevated collaborative education and fifth year in the $12 million Medical Education and Research Building, has since research efforts with companies, health-care providers and other universities. 2009: added third and fourth years to its Medical school students and medical and curriculum; increased the number of bioscience professionals, in conjunction students 119 percent, from 32 to 70; and with the just-opened Manchester University roughly doubled the number of volunteer School of Pharmacy in Fort Wayne as well clinical faculty members to 375. as the University of California, San FranChang wants to see somewhat slower rfarrant@fwbusiness.com

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Glenbrook Commons, other shopping centers sold By Linda Lipp lindal@fwbusiness.com

About a year after its previous owner surrendered the property to its lender, the long-ailing Glenbrook Commons has been sold. The 254,000-square-foot center, purchased by Bon Aviv Investments LLC and Zamias Services, is the largest of several northeast Indiana centers that have changed hands in recent weeks. Pine Valley Crossing, at 1200 E. Dupont Road, across from Pine Valley Shopping Center; Jefferson Center, 6709-6739 W. Jefferson Blvd.; and Portland Commons in Portland all were purchased by Paul Vlaskamp and Thomas Chronister, the same investors who earlier purchased the Auburn Cord Plaza in Auburn. The Auburn center has about 124,000 square feet of space; the other three have a combined 40,000 square feet. Yet another center, the 63,000-square-foot Riviera Plaza at the corner of St. Joe Center and St. Joe roads, has been placed in receivership. Stanley Phillips, NAI Harding Dahm, was appointed receiver for Riviera Plaza, which is anchored by PNC Bank, Corner Pocket Pub and

Belmont Beverage; and for the 290,000-square-foot Logansport Mall. Phillips also brokered the sale of the four neighborhood and community centers, which sold for a total of $6.7 million. The price Bon Aviv and Zamias paid to acquire Glenbrook Commons was not disclosed. The center was purchased by the Hutensky Group in mid-2004 for $18.3 million. But the vacancy rate at the center was significant, and soared after two of its anchor tenants, Steve & Barry’s and Linens ‘n Things, filed for bankruptcy in 2008 and closed their stores. Hutensky invested about $3 million in renovations to the center, and had hoped to redevelop the west-end anchor space, formerly occupied by Linens ‘n Things, for multiple tenants. But in December 2011, it surrendered the property to its lender, an affiliate of the former Capmark Financial Group, in lieu of foreclosure. Glenbrook Commons is anchored by Toys ‘R Us. Other tenants include Hancock Fabrics, Fashion Bug, the Ross Medical Learning Center, Verizon Wireless and the U.S. Armed Forces Recruiting Center. According to the most recent listing on Loopnet, the center had about 150,000 square feet of space available.

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Carroll High School fundraiser helps one of its own Staffer fights leukemia Each year, Carroll High School pits a team of staff members against senior students during the annual Holiday Hoops basketball game. Students fill the bleachers from end to end to cheer on their peers, or perhaps a favorite teacher. But some of the most thunderous applause at December’s game came from the gymnasium stands at halftime when the school presented one of their own with an important gift. In August 2012, Janelle Carpenter, a technology specialist with Northwest Allen County Schools, was diagnosed with leukemia.

She has been a member of the district family since 2000. The school set out to raise at least $3,000 to help the family through a time of financial hardship as medical bills and time away from work could cause difficulties. Students were encouraged to pay $2 for tickets to Holiday Hoops, a game that celebrates the school year’s first semester and end of finals week. The student council also pledged to donate an extra $1 for every canned-food donation received. “Each holiday season, we take time to raise money

for a family or group in our community. This year we decided to help one of our very own Charger family members,” Assistant Principal Courtney Veith said during the check presentation. “Through the donation of 3,000 canned goods, the support of our student council, and (the) donations to come to this game, we have been able to raise $6,000. I cannot thank you enough for all of your hard work and kind actions. I can honestly say that I am very proud to be a Charger.” Scott Carpenter spoke on behalf of his family, thanking the school for its generosity. “We truly appreciate it,” he said.

“We can’t say enough about how much support we are getting.” In the past 11 years, the Carroll High School community has raised more than $35,000 for local charities. Students will use the canned food items collected in the upcoming CANstruction competition and later donate them to a local food bank. The school also collected around two dozen items for the Parkview Oncology department.

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The Carpenter family is presented with a check during halftime at Carroll High School’s Holiday Hoops exhibition game in December. Pictured, from left, are Scott and Janelle Carpenter, their daughters Emily and Erin, and Assistant Principal Courtney Veith.

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The Mustard Seed Furniture Bank stands ready to serve people during their â€œlowest of lows,â€? says Suzie Jordan. The agencyâ€™s executive director offers the Nov. 25 fire at Baldwin Creek Apartments on Hobson Road as an example. Heavy smoke and flames chased 40 residents from a 24-unit building. As Mustard Seed helped those people get re-established, the public responded to the agencyâ€™s own appeal. The results were still evident late in December in the Illinois Road warehouse, with more than 60 chairs, more than 80 lamps and racks of kitchen appliances and other household goods. The agency did not need material donations at the moment, Jordan said. â€œBut thatâ€™s a good problem to have,â€? she said. That situation could change quickly for Indianaâ€™s only furniture bank, which served 560

households in just the first 11 months of 2012. From its inception in 2002 through November 2012, Mustard Seed served 5,589 households. â€œThat can be a household of one or a household of 10,â€? Jordan said. Mustard Seed is not a resale shop. The clients meet eligibility requirements, receive vouchers, and then select furniture. The agency provides necessities to get clients back on their feet. That means furniture, not used electronic entertainment. â€œWe take care of the basic needs of our clients. Once they get their heads above water, they can go pick out whatever TV they want to get at their local retailers,â€? Jordan said. Domestic violence victims, veterans, the mentally ill, the physically handicapped, uninsured fire or flood victims, and the elderly over 65 are eligible. So are the previously homeless, those leaving incarceration, people facing divorce under extenuating circum-

stances, and people successfully recovering from substance abuse. â€œA cancer patient can get in touch with their caseworker at the hospital, Visiting Nurse, hospice, any of those agencies,â€? Jordan aid. â€œAnd then they can do the home visit which is required of all our prospective clients.â€? Young people aging out of foster care are eligible, Jordan said. â€œMaybe theyâ€™ve been in foster care for a year, maybe theyâ€™ve been in it since they were newborns, but the agencies that they work with refer them,â€? she said. â€œThose are fun because youâ€™re helping a kid set up a house. Theyâ€™ve had pretty much a rough time of it. And now they go back and pick out their own stuff. Some of them like the retro looks. Some of them want flowers. All of our clients are really amazed at the quality of the items that we have for them.â€? On the other hand, young people just choosing to leave home

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Gifts of clothing, household goods help society meet growing needs By Garth Snow gsnow@kpcnews.net

An increase in donated items has helped to offset an increasing demand for services, according to Cheryl Mowan, the president of the Fort Wayne District Council of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Mowan said donations of household goods increased in the second half of 2012, after the refurbished store was reopened. Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades offered a blessing for the store at 1600 S. Calhoun St. “There are a lot of caring people out there who believe in sharing their excess with others,” Mowan said in an email. “I’m new to the business but our veteran employees tell me January is always a good month for donations.” Mowan said St. Vincent de Paul accepts donated goods, and then sorts those items for sale at reduced prices. The society also distributes many items free of charge. Also, profit from the store helps to fund other services to the communities. In 2012, Mowan said, “We’ve been able to return more money to the hardest hit.” Those in need of special aid may apply through the St. Vincent de Paul conference at their neighborhood Catholic church, Mowan said. Or, applicants may call the Calhoun Street headquarters, at (260) 456-3561. Eligible applicants will receive a voucher for a bed, clothing, dishes or other necessities. Recipi-

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 25 Mizpah Shrine Circus. Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne. Show times: Thursday, 6:30 p.m.; Friday, 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. Reserved tickets: $10-$20. The free Circus Fair in Expo IV opens one hour before the first show each day and continues until one hour after the last show ends. Outdoor Sports, Lake and Cabin Show. Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne. Hours: Friday, noon to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: adults $10; children 12 and under free. Health & Wellness Expo. Parkview Field, 1301 Ewing St., Fort Wayne. 4:30-7:30 p.m. Sample health and wellness products and services.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 26 Winterval. Events day and night at the Community Center, FoellingerFriemann Botanical Conservatory, the Historic Old Fort, Lawton Park, the History Center, Science Central, Headwaters Ice Arena, the Arts United Campus, and more. For more, go to fortwayneparks.org. Summit Sound Invitational. Bishop Dwenger High School, 1300 E. Washington Center Road, Fort Wayne. 8 a.m. Bishop Dwenger High School will host 18 show choirs, including Bishop Luers, Northrop, Carroll and

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MONDAY, JANUARY 28 Lutheran Schools Week assembly. Our Hope Lutheran Church, 1826 Trinity Drive, Huntertown. 10:30 a.m. Terry Owen, a Christian magician, will entertain. Open to the public for a $2 donation.

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Paulding Road, Fort Wayne. 4:30 p.m. Mass, 4:30 p.m. in the media center; Casa Knight Dinner, 5:30 p.m. in the cafeâ€™. Reservations required; Luers varsity girls and boys basketball vs. Snider at 6 p.m.; boys halftime (approximately 8 p.m.) will recognize the Rev. Fred Link, other Franciscan friars, and alumni from 1970-1984; Adult reception will follow the games. For more information, contact Sarah Shank at sshank@bishopluers.org or (260) 456-1261, ext. 3039.

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3 Black History Month lecture. Fort Wayne History Center, 302 E. Berry

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Fun with Fairy Tales. IPFW Studio Theatre, 2101 East Coliseum Blvd.,

St., Fort Wayne. 2 p.m. Black Chamber of Commerce President and CEO John Dortch will present the lecture “How Bad Do You Want It?” The lecture is free and open to the public.

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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4 Preschool open house. Leo United Methodist Church, State Road 1, Leo.

Fort Wayne. 5:45 p.m. Does your little one love story time? Bring those stories to life by acting out traditional fairy tales. Designed as a parent/guardian participation class, these classes celebrate stories that appeal to children and adults alike. Class takes place in Studio Theatre. For prekindergartners. Six 45-minute sessions through March 18. $59. hainesmd@ipfw.edu. new.ipfw.edu/departments/cvpa/caa/spring.html.

6:30-7:30 p.m. Tour the building, meet preschool staff and learn about the curriculum and program for the 2013-14 school year. For details, call the preschool office at (260) 627-2934.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 History of Allen County. Allen County Extension Office on the IPFW

River Drive, Fort Wayne. Noon to 3 p.m. Parents and prospective students are invited to tour the campus and learn about Concordia. Refreshments will be served. For details, contact Krista Friend, enrollment manager, at kfriend@clhscadets.com or (260) 483-1102, ext. 219.

Fort Wayne. 6:30 p.m. Charity gives teddy bears to children in trauma situations and the forgotten elderly. Accepting volunteers. Call (260) 409-9886 or email tdbear7@comcast.net.

Campus, 4001 Crescent Ave., Fort Wayne. 1 p.m. Todd Pelfrey, executive director of the History Center, will take everyone back in time to discuss the history of Allen County. Learn tidbits of trivia to share with family and friends. Offered by Allen County Extension Homemakers. General public invited; pre-registration required. Forms available at extension office or online: extension.purdue.edu/allen. For more info, contact Vickie Hadley at (260) 481-6826. Mardis Gras celebration. Grace Presbyterian Church, 1811 Fairhill Road, Fort Wayne. 6-8 p.m. Free pancake and sausage dinner and silent auction featuring local sports packages, Vera Bradley items and more. Proceeds benefit the North Highlands Center for Learning, an afterschool program of homework help, arts, crafts and activities. Call (260) 426-4712 for details. Matchbox Twenty with opening act Phillip Phillips. Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $78, $68, $42. Tickets on sale at the Embassy box office and through Ticketmaster.

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13 Community education class. United Way of Allen County Carriage

John O’Connell; assistant director, Leslie Hormann; musical director Mindy Cox; choreographer, Brittney Coughlin. Show 0times: Feb. 8, 9, 14, 15, 16 at 8 p.m.; Feb. 10 and 17 at 2 p.m. Folks Uniting Nowadays (FUN). Link’s Wonderland, 1711 E. Creighton Ave., Fort Wayne. 1 p.m. The topic is “Cultures of Africans in Fort Wayne.” Presenters are Diana Jackson-Davis of Ivy Tech Community College and Fey Fey Mousou, male involvement coordinator of Community Action of Northeast Indiana. Lunch is available from $6 to $10. RSVP to (260) 420-0765.

House, 334 E. Berry St., Fort Wayne. 4-6 p.m. Beth Murphy-Beams of the Center for Nonviolence will present “Understanding the Causes of Stress.” United Way of Allen County and the Northeast Indiana Central Labor Council present classes each Wednesday through March 6. for information or to RSVP, call Tom Lewandowski at (260) 482-5588, or email neiclc@neiclc.org, or call Vickie Meyers at (260) 469-4013 or email vickier@uwacin.org.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Fish fry and bake sale. Suburban Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 6318 W.

Blvd., Fort Wayne. 8 p.m. Tickets: $39.75. Tickets on sale at the Embassy box office or through Ticketmaster.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5 Appleseed Quilters Guild February meeting. Classic Cafe, 4832 Hillegas Road, Fort Wayne. 6:30 p.m. Fran Foskey, from Bobbin Bear Quilting Designs, a long arm and education studio, will display their now finished projects they started in fall 2012. Summit City Singers rehearsals. Shawnee Middle School, 1000 E. Cook Road, Fort Wayne. 7-8:30 p.m. Several concerts will be performed in late May and early June. There are no auditions, but singers must be able to match pitch. For details, contact Judy King at (260) 489-4505.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Disorderly Bear Den. Fort Wayne Community Center, 233 W. Main St.,

California Road, Fort Wayne. 4-7:30 p.m. All-you-can-eat fish dinners. Carry-out available 4:30-7:30 p.m. Adults, $9, and children 5-12 $5.

Fort Wayne Philharmonic Masterworks: From the Moskva to the Thames. Embassy Theatre, 125 W Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. 8 p.m. Tickets start at $15. On sale at the Embassy box office, or by calling The Phil at (260) 481.0777 or online at www.fwphil.org.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Spud Sunday. Calvary United Methodist Church, 6301 Winchester Road, Fort Wayne. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost: $6. Have a warm, tasty baked potato with choice of toppings, salad and dessert. Bring a canned food item for the food pantry and enjoy a free dessert. Call (260) 747-9218 for details. fwcalvaryumc@juno.org. www.fwcalvary.org. EACS School Choice Fair. New Haven High School, 1300 Green Road, New Haven. 1-4 p.m. Black & White Series. Embassy Theatre, 125 W Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. 2 p.m. Silent films, “Trip to the Moon” and Buster Keaton’s “The General,” featuring Clark Wilson on the Grande Page. Q-and-A session with USF professor, Jane Martin. Tickets: $8 for adults; $5 for children 12 and under or valid student ID, or buy any five tickets in the series for $35. Discount only available at the Embassy box office. Tickets on sale now at the Embassy box office and Ticketmaster.

Baseball for Ages 2 to 6

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14 The Avett Brothers at the Embassy. Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Bishop Luers Athletic Booster Club Fish Fry. Bishop Luers High School, 333 E. Paulding Road, Fort Wayne. 4:30-7:30 p.m. Cooked by Dan’s of Huntington Fish Fry Services. Meal includes fish, slaw, applesauce, potato, roll, dessert and beverage; cheese pizza also available. Cost: $8 adults; $5 children ages 6-11; children 5 and under are $1. Drivethrough and carry-out available. Proceeds will help fund a new washing machine for the athletic department.

More Community Calendar, every day fwdailynews.com SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17 Concordia open house. Concordia Lutheran High School, 1601 St. Joe

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20 Black Journey. Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. 10 a.m. American Family Theater musical takes the audience on a tour from African to modern-day America, celebrating African-Americans’ influence and contributions in science, industry, arts and public leadership. The 10 a.m. show is a school field trip. Free tickets for the evening show are available at the Embassy Theatre box office or through Ticketmaster. Call (260) 424-6287.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Learn about ACPL Services. Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne, 555 E. Wayne St., Fort Wayne. 2 p.m. AARP Allen County Chapter 187 invites all AARP members and other interested seniors to hear Roseann Coomer of the Allen County Public Library speak about the many services offered by the local library system.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Saturday Studio: Drawing. IPFW Visual Arts Building, Fort Wayne. Noon to 3 p.m. Art classes for high school students focus on drafting and perspective. Fee: $99. To register, go to learn.ipfw.edu.

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Video and panel discussion. Fort Wayne History Center, 302 E. Berry St., Fort Wayne. 2 p.m. The History Center and the African/African-American Historical Society and Museum will present a video and panel discussion for the annual co-celebration of Black History Month. Free and open to the public.

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