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Fantasy of Lights changes hands

Night of Lights to gleam on ‘Yesteryear’ windows By Garth Snow gsnow@kpcmedia.com

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Fantasy of Lights visitors will see two new creations in 2015, but will see little evidence of the organizational changes behind the scenes. Blue Jacket has accepted ownership of the Franke Park feature. The AWS Foundation launched Fantasy of Lights in 1995 and raised more than $600,000 through the first 20 years. Longtime director Dan Stuerzenberger will stay at the helm of the nighttime holiday showcase, and already has begun placing characters along either side of the park trail. Even the admission price will stay unchanged, at $5 per car. “We’re trying to keep things exactly as they ran with AWS,” said Natasha Kennedy, Blue Jacket’s events coordinator. “We’re not about Blue Jacket; we’re about

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Fantasy of Lights Director Dan Stuerzenberger stands beside a fixture featuring Snoopy the aviator, one of two additions to the 21st holiday celebration at Franke Park.

the Fantasy of Lights and what it is to the community. So we’re trying to run things exactly the

same.” Kennedy said AWS Foundation offered the fundraising attraction to

Civic’s ‘Christmas Story’ adds song to classic tale By Garth Snow gsnow@kpcmedia.com

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Aimee Lackey as Mother and Todd Frymier as The Old Man have different opinions of a “major award” in Fort Wayne Civic Theatre’s production of “A Christmas Story — The Musical,” at the Arts United Center.

become known in popular culture as “the leg lamp.” Ralphie’s younger brother

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The Fort Wayne Civic Theatre cast of “A Christmas Story – The Musical” says the audience will find a story of family, too. The musical version of the 1983 movie is filling the United Arts Center Stage through Nov. 22. That movie, in turn, is developed from Jean Shepherd’s stories of childhood in the fictional town of Hohman, Ind., and is set roughly in the 1930s or ’40s. Youngster Ralphie Parker wants a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas. His father, known only as The Old Man, enters a crossword puzzle contest and wins a prize he describes as a “major award.” Mrs. Parker, known only as Mother, has a different take on the prize, which has

the service agency. “And obviously we accepted that happily. They just See LIGHTS, Page A14

Fort Wayne visitors asked to see Yesteryear, and Megan Butler is working to make that possible. Butler launched a downtown window decorating contest. “We could easily be up over 20 [stores] and the goal was 15, so that’s fantastic,” said Butler, the events manager for the Downtown Improvement District. The windows will debut on the Night of Lights, Wednesday, Nov. 25. The public will find a gallery of windows on Facebook, and may vote through Dec. 14. The winner will be announced Dec. 16. “We went through the period when downtown was not the center of business anymore or the center of social life like it was in the ’50s and before. Visitors would talk about how beautiful downtown used to be when there was Murphy’s and Wolf and Dessaur’s [department stores] and they had their

great window displays,” Butler said. “I heard that enough times to know there was a great appetite for that. And I thought how relatively easy it would be to implement window decorating again. Some businesses will go all out, and some will go more modest. That’s fine. “What I want is for people to drive into downtown and just be surrounded by holiday spirit on all sides and just take the time to walk around and see the windows.” The theme of this year’s contest will be “Yesteryear.” For details, visit downtownfortwayne.com. The Embassy Theatre, which is known for its holiday windows that include restored Wolf & Dessaur’s figures, will act as a mentor. The Embassy even hired a decorator, who issued a list of tips. Butler said she definitely will bring her sons, ages 3 and 4, to look at the windows. See Night of Lights details, inside this edition.

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New plaza to be dedicated after Veterans Day parade By Garth Snow gsnow@kpcmedia.com

The redesigned Veterans Plaza will be dedicated as part of the Veterans Day observance Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. A parade begins forming at 10 a.m. at State Boulevard and Parnell Avenue, Fort Wayne. The first units step off at 11 a.m. and follow a police escort north, toward 4000 Parnell Ave. The dedication ceremony will begin at approximately noon. Veterans Plaza is outside the northwest corner of the arena. The Coliseum’s Korean War-era F-84F Thunderstreak jet was moved to a new pedestal within the plaza in August. The plaza also contains the USS Indiana anchor. An eternal flame will be lit during the dedication ceremony. Coliseum General Manager Randy Brown will be among the speakers. New grass, benches and concrete are in place. “It looks really, really nice,” said Katie Schwartz, the Coliseum’s marketing and media coordinator. “This has been in the process for years, and it’s complete.” Veterans Plaza leads to the entrance to the indoor Memorial Hall, with its

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A Korean War-era military jet is lowered onto a new pedestal at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. The remodeled Veterans Plaza will be dedicated at a Nov. 7 ceremony.

plaques of veterans. “All are welcome to come visit it at any time,” Schwartz said. Gerard Willis is vice commander of the Allen County Council of Veterans, which coordinates the parade. He has worked with the parade for three years. “The

turnouts are getting better and our participation is getting a lot better, too,” Willis said. “We have new participants at each parade. We want to help it continue to grow so that it can be what it used to be. It used to be such a prominent and glorious parade, and we want to get back

to that. “That will probably be me bringing up the rear, to catch any stragglers.” Willis said speakers will tell about their personal experiences as veterans, and about Veterans Day in general. Besides his office with the Council of Veterans,

Willis is commander of the Allen County chapter of the Disabled American Veterans. A veteran of 17 years with the Army, Willis was stationed throughout the U.S. “I can’t even count how many different duty stations I was sent to, but I enjoyed it, I loved it,” he said. In his last service assignment, he trained military observers. “The new recruits that were coming in to get deployed, I would train them in that specific region so they would be more aware and come home to their parents and loved ones,” he said. He said all donations to the DAV go to the veterans. “We help people pay their utility bills,” he said. “We also help them make rent payments and house payments. We put food in veterans’ houses. We are committed to helping our veterans to be self-sufficient, self-sustaining and to provide for their families.” He said the local chapter has one of the largest memberships in the state. “We need more membership and more participation so that we can reach more veterans and accomplish more,” he said. For information, visit Disabled American Veterans Chapter 40 Allen County, IN on Facebook, or dav.org.

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Children from nearby Haley Elementary School were on hand Oct. 21 to celebrate the completion of the Maplecrest Road project. The 14-block upgrade to Maplecrest extends south from State Boulevard at Georgetown Square. Many students from Haley cross the newly widened Maplecrest, a street with a daily vehicle count of 17,000. Street and sidewalk improvements are expected to enhance safety for pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists. “Everyone’s so happy because everything is open,” said Maureen Partee, the marketing director at Georgetown Square. “The city did a fabulous job. I like the details with the brick inlays at the crosswalks. “The parkway with new landscaping, beautiful lights, the nice fence up by Georgetown and Wells Fargo — all those details make it feel polished. They not only made it wider but made it more beautiful.” More than 120 elementary students have to cross Maplecrest to reach the school. The project offers safer connectivity for students walking to school as well as pedestrians walking to businesses. Meetings were held to get input from area residents as to what design

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Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry prepares to cut a ribbon at Maplecrest Road and Monarch Drive, celebrating the completion of the 14-block Maplecrest widening.

sidewalk with a park strip buffer, a new traffic signal and brick crosswalk at Maplecrest and Monarch Drive near Haley Elementary, new water mains to improve reliability and stormwater pipes to enhance drainage. Landscaping is under way and will include more than 200 street trees and a gateway marker for the Georgetown area. Eighty percent of the $5.7 million road and streetscape improvements is federally funded, with the remaining 20 percent coming from the city’s Public Works budget. The improvements between Lake and State complement the Maplecrest extended project that was completed a few years ago by the Allen County Highway Department. That project extended the road and trail from Lake to Indiana 930. Design work is already under way for the next phase of upgrades along Maplecrest. The additional traffic lanes and streetscape between State and Stellhorn Road will be completed by 2018. Those improvements will have similar streetscape features that improve transportation safety, add trails, and improve drainage for the area. Once completed, Maplecrest will be four lanes all the way through the city.

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FWCS Showcase to explain school options Fort Wayne Community Schools will host its annual Showcase from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Northrop High School, 7001 Coldwater Road. Showcase is held each year to give families an opportunity to learn more about the variety of educational options available within FWCS. In addition, this year schools will highlight how technology is integrated with instruction at all grade levels and in every building. The free event features the district’s elementary, middle and high schools, including FWCS’ seven magnet schools, neighborhood schools and Programs of Study at the high schools. Showcase also provides parents a chance to receive information and ask questions about how to choose and apply for the program that best suits their children’s needs. While all students are assigned a school based on where they live, for decades, FWCS parents have been able to apply to have their child attend one of the magnet schools or request a transfer to attend a different school within the district. FWCS offers the Montessori curriculum at Bunche Early Childhood Center (prekindergarten and kindergarten) and Towles Montessori Elementary School (first through sixth grades); New Tech is offered at Towles Middle School for seventh- and eighthgraders. The arts magnet program is offered at Whitney Young Early Childhood Center (prekindergarten and kindergarten), Weisser Park Elementary School (first through fifth grades) and Memorial Park Middle School (sixth through eighth grades). Croninger Elementary School offers a magnet program focusing on communications, and math and science are a special focus at Irwin Elementary School. Magnet schools have no boundaries and draw students from throughout the district. Each high school will have information on their Programs of Study: Project Lead the Way-Engineering at Northrop; Vincennes Early College at North Side; Project Lead the Way-Biomedical at Snider; International Baccalaureate at South Side; and New Tech

Academy and Early College at Wayne. Parents wanting to request that their child attend a different school must have their school assignment application submitted by Friday, Dec. 18. This date is earlier than in previous years to facilitate planning for the 2016-17 school year. Applications will be available at Showcase, at schools and online at fortwayneschool.org. If there are more applicants than spaces available at any of the schools, lotteries will be held on Jan. 20, 2016, to determine admittance. Showcase also gives parents the opportunity to learn more about the departments supporting the schools, such as Transportation, Nutrition Services, Academic Services, Facilities and more. Several community partners will also be present with information for families. In addition to learning about the schools and support services, entertainment is scheduled in the auditorium

throughout the day. Students from Memorial Park Middle School and Weisser Park, Forest Park, Holland, Lincoln and Croninger elementary schools will showcase their talents. Also, United Way of Allen County will give away books and Lucktech Photobooth will have a photo booth with props set up. TinCaps mascot Johnny, the Mad Ant of the Fort Wayne Mad Ants and Icy D. Eagle of the Komets will spend time greeting families, and attendees can register for door prizes. Free child care is available for children 3-5, and translators will be present for those needing assistance. For those who come hungry, culinary arts students from the FWCS Career Academy at Anthis will offer free samples. Showcase is sponsored by Sodexo and ProFed Credit Union. More information on the schools, FWCS departments, entertainment and sponsors can be found at fortwayneschools.org.

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Abebech Tekle-Wold, left, and Abby Mains will be puppeteers on the hour during Christmas in the Park on Nov. 28 and 29 at Franke Park. Activities focusing on the meaning of Christmas will continue from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. Christmas in the Park offers free admission and refreshments. Franke Park is at 3411 Sherman Blvd., adjacent to the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo. Family activities include carriage rides, live zoo animals and a talent contest. For more information, visit christchildfest.org.

Free trolley again serves Monroeville holiday route Monroeville Holiday Magic will return for an eighth year, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. All events are free to attend. Coordinator Shawn Norris said the popular holiday trolley will carry visitors to four stops for cookies, chili, photos with Santa, and more. The trolley service is free. “The trolley will stop at each location approximately every 25 minutes to load

and unload,” Norris said. “Visitors can park their car at one location and then ride the trolley to the other stops and ultimately return to their vehicle when they are done.” Along the trolley route, Cornerstone Youth Center will offer a cookie walk, a poinsettia sale, vendor displays and a children’s activity table. The Monroeville Chamber of Commerce will sell chili and sloppy Joe sandwiches

at the youth center. The trolley stop at the Monroeville United Methodist Church will bring visitors to a gingerbread house contest, children’s cookie decorating table, craft show and free coffee and hot chocolate. Santa waits at the park pavilion, along with a craft show and children’s activity table. The History Museum will be open for visitors, and also will have a children’s activity table.

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Downtown to glisten with Christmas Holidays past will shine again Wednesday evening, Nov. 25, when Fort Wayne guests and residents gather downtown to see familiar Christmas displays. Thanksgiving Eve spectators will follow the Night of Lights to eight familiar attractions. Those include the Santa and His Reindeer display, from the legendary Wolf and Dessaur department store. The reindeer will pull Santa’s sleigh up the wall of PNC at Main and Berry streets at 6:15 p.m. Bells atop downtown churches will ring in unison at 7:30 p.m. The lights are a major element of a broader celebration that evening, as most downtown cultural groups kick off their holiday fundraisers. Those include the Embassy Theatre Festival of Trees, History Center Festival of Gingerbread, and Science Central’s Festival of Trains. The Night of Lights, in turn, is just one important part of HolidayFest 2015, which continues on toward Christmas. The Downtown Improvement District gathered details of many Fort Wayne holiday festivities, and released this summary. Night of Lights lighting schedule, Wednesday, Nov. 25 5:15 p.m. — History Center Turret (Barr Street) 5:30 p.m. — Christ Child Festival Nativity (Ross Building on Main Street) 5:45 p.m. — Aunt Millie’s Northern Lights (Pearl Street) 6 p.m. — Community Center Santa’s Workshop display (Main Street) 6:15 p.m. — Santa and His Reindeer at PNC (Main and Berry streets) 6:45 p.m. — Wells Fargo Holiday Display and Indiana Michigan Power Merry Christmas Wreath (I&M Power Center Plaza at Calhoun and Wayne streets) 7:15 p.m. — Botanical Conservatory and Embassy Theatre window lighting (Jefferson Boulevard) 7:30 p.m. — Ringing of the Bells (downtown churches) 7:45 p.m. — Parkview Field fireworks (Jefferson Boulevard)

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Familiar scenes will light up once again during the Night of Lights, beginning at 5:15 p.m. Nov. 25 in downtown Fort Wayne.

Other Night of Lights activities, Wednesday, Nov. 25 • Indiana Michigan Power & Wells Fargo, Wayne and Calhoun streets, 4:30-8:30 p.m. The Northrop High School Show Choir will perform at 4:30 p.m. on the Plaza and the Wells Fargo Stagecoach will be on hand for a photo opportunity. • 1st Source Bank, 200 E. Main St., 4:30-6 p.m. Come in and enjoy refreshments from Main Street Bistro and check out Santa’s Scooter and Sidecar. • Santa’s Workshop, Community Center, 233 W. Main St., 4:30-7:30 p.m. Start your downtown celebration at the Community Center with free holiday activities for the kids. Bring your kids out for free makeand-take crafts, refreshments and a movie. Kids can shop for inexpensive holiday gifts $3 and under. Tuba-playing Santas will entertain again this year from 5-6 p.m. and during the Community Center’s lighting ceremony. Bring your camera. Call (260) 427-6460 for more info. • “Aunt Millie’s Northern Lights,” Aunt Millie’s Bakery, 350 Pearl St.,

5-7 p.m. On your way to see the Santa lighting, stop by Aunt Millie’s parking lot for free cider and sample Aunt Millie’s Cranberry Swirl bread and check out the “Aunt Millie’s Northern Lights” holiday light display. While you’re here, join in with Aunt Millie’s Carolers and spread some Christmas cheer. Call (260) 424-8245 for more info. • Night of Lights at the Cathedral Bookstore, Cathedral Books and Gifts, 915 S. Clinton St. (at the corner of Clinton and Washington across from the AEP Wreath), 5-9 p.m. Sample free, hot wassail and cookies while browsing the selection of gifts, including home décor, Nativities, Advent wreaths, ornaments, jewelry and more. Save 20 percent off the entire purchase tonight. Call (260) 399-1442 for more info. • Holiday Kickoff Party, Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St., 5-9 p.m. Enjoy hot chocolate and a cookie, meet Mrs. Claus, and get a free professional quality photo with Santa. Meet two live reindeer. Call (260) 427-6440 for more info. • Minecraft: Build a Winter Wonderland, Allen County Public Library, 900 Library Plaza, 5-8:45 p.m. Winter is coming, so stop by Young Adults’ Services at Main Library and add a creation to our Minecraft winter landscape. People of all ages are welcome — except Griefers! — but time limits apply. Call (260) 421-1200 for more info. • 30th annual Festival of Gingerbread opening, History Center, 302 E. Berry St., 5-9 p.m. Visit fwhistorycenter.com for admission prices and other details. • PNC Bank, 110 W. Berry St., 5:30p.m.-8 p.m. Get photos with Santa

and his elves and hot cocoa from the Salvation Army’s cantina while PNC lights Santa and His Reindeer. • Merry Craft-Making, Allen County Public Library, 900 Library Plaza, 6-8 p.m. Join Children’s Services at the Grand Wayne Convention Center for some merry craft-making. A variety of make-and-take crafts will be available to create. Call (260) 421-1200 for more info. • Cocoa and Carols in the Allen County Courthouse, 715 S. Calhoun St., 6:30-7:30 p.m. Top off the downtown lighting fest with Cocoa and Carols in the Courthouse, compliments of the Fort Wayne Children’s Choir and the Courthouse Preservation Trust. Call (260) 449-7245 for more info.

Other Fort Wayne holiday events • “A Christmas Story — The Musical,” Arts United Center, 303 E. Main St., Nov. 7-22. See full story in this edition. Call (260) 424-5220 for more info. • Christmas on Broadway, Shine & Hardin Law Office, 2810 Beaver St. at Broadway, Friday, Nov. 20, 5:30 p.m. See full story in this edition. Call (260) 222-8973 for more info. • Festival of Trees, Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Nov. 25-Dec. 2. “Warm Winter Wishes” is the theme for the Embassy’s 31st annual celebration. More than 55 beautifully decorated trees, Santa Land

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DOWNTOWN from Page A7 and the Animated Holiday windows will once again be a part of the festival, with two new events being added for 2015. See full story in this edition (page A1). Call (260) 424-6287 for more info. • “A North Woods Christmas” garden exhibit, Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St., Nov. 21-Jan. 3. Imagine the charm of a North Woods cabin during the holidays: nestled into a snow-drifted evergreen and birch forest, the homestead is preparing for Christmas. Take family photos or just stroll through the poinsettia-accented Showcase garden while enjoying the holiday exhibit. Call (260) 427-6440 for more info. • Garden in Lights, Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St., Nov. 25-Jan. 3. The Showcase House has been decorated with the customary poinsettias and elegance. The Tropical and Desert Houses and the outdoor gardens have been decorated, too. Call (260) 427-6440 for more info. • Botanical Conservatory extended holiday hours, Nov. 26-Dec. 18, 1100 S. Calhoun St. The Botanical Conservatory will be open until 8 p.m. on Thursday and Friday evenings from Thanksgiving through the week before Christmas. Enjoy an evening downtown at the botanical gardens, done up for the holidays. The gift shop is also open until 8 p.m. On Thanks-

giving Day, the Conservatory will be open 4-8 p.m. Call (260) 427-6440 for more info. • Galloping Gobbler, downtown Fort Wayne, Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26, 8:30 a.m. Make room for the turkey and trimmings by running the 4-mile Galloping Gobbler course. Start at the Hutzell Athletic Center on the campus of the University of Saint Francis and continue through Fort Wayne’s historic Lindenwood Cemetery before finishing back at campus. Music, a live turkey, a costume turkey mascot, chip timing, and more than 4,000 runners make this a time to share with family and friends. Register at veepraces.com. • Festival of Trains, Science Central, 1950 S. Clinton St., Nov. 27-29. Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Train enthusiasts of all ages are invited to observe model train sets in action, demonstrated by local model train groups, during Science Central’s 16th annual Festival of Trains. This event is free with paid admission to Science Central. Call (260) 424-2400 for more info. • Festival of Gingerbread, History Center, 302 E. Berry St., Nov. 27-Dec. 13. Monday, Thursday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, noon-5 p.m. The Festival of Gingerbread is in its 30th year. More than 100 creations are made of edible materials by persons ranging in age from preschoolers to adults, and including professional chefs. For admission prices and other details, visit

fwhistorycenter.com. • Holly Trolley Shopping, Downtown Fort Wayne, Saturday, Nov. 28, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Catch a free trolley and explore more than 50 stores and restaurants downtown on Shop Small Saturday. Three different routes will take you all over the core of Downtown, toward the West End Shops, and up the Wells Street Corridor. • Indiana Holiday Marketplace, Grand Wayne Convention Center, 120 W. Jefferson Blvd., Nov. 28 and 29. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. From hand-smithed metal and leather jewelry to handmade organic jams, and from watercolors to wines, the Indiana Artisan Holiday Marketplace features work by more than 75 art and food artisans, many of them recognized as the best in Indiana. $7 admission — no charge for those ages 13 and younger. $5 for those with their ticket/stub from the Embassy Theatre’s Festival of Trees. Call (317) 6075243 for more info. • The Old Fort open house, 1201 Spy Run Ave., Saturday, Nov. 28, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Welcome the holidays with fun and festivities at the Old Fort. Wander through the buildings, taking in period artisans dressed in 18th-century attire, offering their traditionally crafted wares. Families are welcome. Children’s activities and refreshments will be available. Call (260) 437-2836 for more info. • Fun and Fanciful Gifts to Give, Allen County Public Library, 900 Library Plaza, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2-4 p.m. Feel like being creative with your gifts this year? Come to Children’s Services at the Main library from 2-4 p.m. and create with us. We will have a variety of free make-and-take crafts for your children and you to choose from. Call (260) 4211200 for more info. • “The Santaland Diaries,” First Presbyterian Church, 300 W. Wayne St., Dec. 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 18 and 19. This is one man’s account of working as an elf at Macy’s Santaland in New York during the holiday crunch. From a contemporary American humorist, with a satirical style reminiscent of Mark Twain, comes this merrily subversive tale. Kevin Torwelle plays Crumpet, the elf. Call (260) 426-7421 for more info. • “The Nutcracker,” Arts United Center, 300 E. Main St., Dec. 3-13. Tchaikovsky’s glorious, gorgeous holiday tale of Good’s triumph over Evil and a spectacular trip to Kingdom of Sweets performed by the Fort Wayne Ballet and with opening performances accompanied by the Philharmonic. Evening performances are at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4, 5, 8, 11 and 12. Sugar Plum Parties follow 2:30 p.m. performances Dec. 5, 6, 12 and 13. Sugar Plum Party guests will enjoy sweets and treats as they meet Clara and her friends. Attendees may get autographs and take pictures with select members of the cast. Tickets for all nine “Nutcracker” performances start at $17; Sugar Plum Party tickets are $8, and are available at ArtsTix.org or by calling the ArtsTix Community Box Office, (260) 422-4226. Call (260) 423-4349 for details of the program.

• Christmas At Home with the Swinney Sisters, Historic Swinney Homestead, 1424 W. Jefferson Blvd., Dec. 4 and 5. Guests are invited to celebrate the Christmas spirit and take refreshment of a cup of syllabub from a silver punch bowl in the parlor as Settlers’ Hearthstone Ensemble performs holiday music. Delicious sweets, savories and a pot of tea will be served in the dining room. Find holiday items in the upstairs gift shop. Prepaid reservations, (260) 747-1229 or (260) 747-1501; fee $20. Proceeds from this event support maintenance of the Swinney Homestead. • Visit with Saint Nicholas, Cathedral Books & Gifts, 915 S. Clinton St. (at the corner of Clinton and Washington, across from the AEP building), Saturday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Bring your children to visit with Saint Nicholas. Every child will have a chance to sit and talk with Saint Nick about everything from what they want for Christmas, to “Who is Santa Claus?” Each child will also receive a small gift. Enjoy free cookies and hot wassail, and savings at the bookstore. Call (260) 399-1442 for more info. • December Holiday Luncheon, Community Center, 233 W. Main St., Monday, Dec. 7, 11:30 a.m. Bring a friend or two and join us for this special holiday Monday Luncheon. The fee is $5. Reservations are required by Dec. 2 and payment is due at the time of the reservation. The luncheon is sponsored by Ossian and Englewood Health and Rehabilitation Centers. Call (260) 427-6460 for more info. • Totally Terrific Tuesday: Christmas Craft, Allen County Public Library, 900 Library Plaza, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2-4 p.m. Use your creative ideas to make cheerful and festive decorations. All supplies provided. For grades 6-12. In the Young Adults Services Room at Main Library. Call (260) 421-1255 to sign up. Call (260) 421-1200 for more info. • Holiday Pops: Home for the Holidays, Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Dec. 11, 12 and 19. Holiday Pops is going back to its roots, and home for the holidays. The Fort Wayne Philharmonic and Chorus are joined by special guests in a program of traditional holiday favorites. The “Hallelujah” Chorus, a Christmas carol singalong, and visitors from the North Pole sparkle in the Embassy Theatre, decorated for the holidays. Call (260) 481-0770 for more info. • Holidaze: A Survival Guide for the Season, First Presbyterian Theater, 300 W. Wayne St., Dec. 11-20. This musical revue by the Fort Wayne Youtheatre journeys through the pageantry, the shopping, the family gatherings, and all the seasonal madness. Sing along and laugh during the performance. Fridays and Saturdays, 7 p.m. Sundays, 2 p.m.. • “The Nutcracker,” University of Saint Francis Performing Arts Center, 431 W. Berry St., Saturday, Dec. 12, 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Enjoy the New American Youth Ballet’s performance of “The Nutcracker.” General admission $15, special reserve seating $25. Visit nayb.info for tickets.

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General admission $20. Call (260) 436-8080 for more information. • Gingerbread Storytime and Craft, Allen County Public Library, 900 Library Plaza, Monday, Dec. 21, 2 p.m. Join us for a storytime with books about gingerbread. After storytime enjoy the smells of gingerbread as we decorate gingerbread ornaments together to take home. Call (260) 421-1200 for more info. • Wintertime Fun, Allen County Public Library, 900 Library Plaza, Dec. 26-31, during regular library hours. Come to the library during winter break from school and enjoy making a fun craft. We’ll have all the supplies you need available during all library hours. Call (260) 421-1200 for more info. • Ice skating at Headwaters Park, 333 S. Clinton St., seasonal. Due to construction, this year’s ice skating season will begin later. See fortwayneparks.org for updated information. Call (260) 427-6000. • Swingin’ Singin’ New Year’s Eve, Grand Wayne Convention Center, 120 W. Jefferson Blvd., Thursday, Dec. 31. Get all dressed up for a night of music, dancing, drinks and celebration in the heart of Downtown Fort Wayne. Heartland’s jazz vocalists and 17-piece jazz orchestra ring in the New Year with big band-style arrangements of jazz standards, classic rock songs, and pop hits. Dance Tonight will offer free lessons for beginner and advanced dancers before the show and perform dance features. A cash bar will be available all night. Call (260) 436-8080 for more info. • Winterval, Community Center, 233 W. Main St., Saturday, Jan. 30, 1-4 p.m. Come celebrate the winter and visit downtown for a day of fun. There will be plenty to do for all ages. Watch ice sculptures take shape. Go for a horse and carriage ride, play indoor winter games, and watch the Youth Theatre perform. Go to fortwayneparks.org and click on the Winterval link to check out the latest schedule of events. Call (260) 427-6460 for more info.

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The Embassy Theatre’s 31st annual Festival of Trees will open Wednesday evening, Nov. 25, during the downtown Fort Wayne Night of Lights.

“Warm Winter Wishes” is the theme for the 31st annual Festival of Trees from Nov. 25 to Dec. 2 at the Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. More than 55 beautifully decorated trees, Santa Land and the animated holiday windows will once again be a part of the festival, with two events being added for 2015.

The first new event will be Family Photo Night on Monday, Nov. 30. “People love to take family photos in front of the trees, so this year the Embassy is offering a night when families can take as many pictures as they want because the crowd will be limited to 100 families,” the Embassy said in a statement. Tickets are $50 per family and can

be purchased from the Embassy box office. The second new event is the Community Singalong on Wednesday, Dec. 2, when the Embassy will be open from 5-9 p.m. At 7 p.m., the Fort Wayne Children’s Choir’s seven ensembles will lead the audience in many of the season’s favorite holiday songs. Visitors will be able to tour the Festival of Trees

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Couples make music together in Community Band By Rod King Contributor

Three husband-and-wife pairs have found the Fort Wayne Area Community Band both challenging, therapeutic, and a fun activity they can enjoy together. They’re presently preparing for the band’s annual holiday concert scheduled for Dec. 15 at the Rhinehart Music Center on the IPFW campus. The couples, all of whom got started in music in either fourth or ďŹ fth grade, are: Don and Julie Cox, Fort Wayne; Jamie and Matt Weidner, Fort Wayne; and Cathy and Jeff Huber, formerly of Fort Wayne, who recently moved to North Manchester. Julie Cox plays the ute and Don plays the trombone. The Coxes, who have been married 27 years, each put their instrument away after high school for about 30 years before getting them out again when their children took up music. Don did, however, perform in three rock bands for a few years as a bass guitarist. They ďŹ rst heard about the Community Band from other parents helping with the Homestead High School marching band. The couple then went to hear the band in concert at Foellinger Theater. Julie joined the band in the summer of 2011 and Don the following year. “It’s impressive,â€? Don said, “that Fort Wayne has an organization like this that offers a performance opportunity for individuals to continue their interest in music after high school and college. It’s also nice for the community.â€? Don, a Gurnee, Ill., native, is a graduate of the University of Illinois at

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Don and Julie Cox took up music again 30 years after high school.

Chicago with a degree in mechanical engineering. He’s employed at Wayne Combustion System. Julie graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a degree in psychology and is employed by Southwest Allen County Schools. She’s originally from Waukegan, Ill. French horn players Matt and Jamie Weidner, who joined the Community Band in 2014 and 2015, respectively, met at Ball State University where they both played in the band and orchestra. Her degree is in music education and she teaches general music and choir at Aboite Elementary School. “It’s really nice to have an ensemble where we can play together,� she said, “and be able to interact with adults.� Matt, who works at Sweetwater Sound, holds a bachelor’s degree in education from BSU and a master’s degree in music from the University of Cincinnati. He also plays in the Marion Philharmonic Orchestra and the Muncie Symphony. “I like the challenging music played by the Community Band, but I also enjoy playing the old standards

Cathy and Jeff Huber met in Leo. They teach music in North Manchester.

Matt and Jamie Weidner played in the Ball State band and orchestra.

TICKET INFO Fort Wayne Area Community Band Concert 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15. Rhinehart Music Center, IPFW Campus, Fort Wayne. Tickets at door: adults, $8; seniors, $7; children under 12, $3; IPFW students free with ID. Free parking in garage across from music center. and the fun stuff, as well,� he said. The couple have been married a year and a half. Fort Wayne native and ute player Cathy Huber is a graduate of Leo High School. She met Jeff Huber, a Brian, Ohio, native and tuba player, in Leo. They have been married four years. He has a music education degree from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and her degree is from Ball State where she was in the band with Matt and Jamie Weidner. Jeff joined the Community Band in 2011 and Cathy the following year. The couple, who have been married four years, recently moved to North Manchester where they are both music teachers. She teaches at Manchester Elementary School and he teaches instrumental music and is director of the Manchester High

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CIVIC from Page A1 his snowsuit – rounds out the family. “For the musical version they have created an actual character of Jean Shepherd, and he tells the story from Ralphie’s perspective,” said Doug King, director, adding that the plot is very faithful to the movie. The core story has graced the Civic stage before. “They have done the straight play version several years ago, so there are pieces of props that they already had,” King said. Given that, the “major award” was available for the earliest rehearsals. The musical’s set is new, though. “It has to be versatile enough. It’s not a one-scene setting,” he said. Aimee Lackey, who plays Mother, identifies parallels between her character and her own experience. “I can relate, having raised three kids myself and playing the role of the mother,” Lackey said. “There’s just always lots of hustle and bustle and you don’t have a lot of time to yourself as a mom because you’re taking care of everyone, especially when they’re young you’re always fussing around, getting them clothed, bundled up. So the whole snowsuit thing is funny to me. I can relate to those situations in the show.” “I try to incorporate some of my father into it,” said Todd Frymier,

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I have a child myself, so I kind of catch myself in some of the scenerios that are being done in the movie.” Todd Frymier, who plays The Old Man

who plays The Old Man. “I was a child in the late ’60s and the ’70s, so it was a different time then than even when this was taking place. I have a child myself, so I kind of catch myself in some of the scenarios that are being done in the movie. So I try to incorporate my family experience into it as much as I possibly can.” Ken Low tells the story as Jean Shepherd – the adult Ralphie. Low said he can relate to both the child and the adult. “I wasn’t actually born in the ’40s, but I do know that earlier time and I can relate to that,” he said. “There’s this longing for a BB gun. I think every boy has wanted a BB gun. I got a BB gun for my children, and I can relate to that part of it. “It’s just a loving family that gives each other what they need for Christmas and throughout the year.” Frymier said the musical pays service to the film. “If you enjoy the movie I think you’re going to enjoy the show. The music is good, catchy music. It’s all upbeat – nice arrangements,” he said. “Between the scenes and the songs they’ve laid

things out pretty well to give the audience everything that they remember.” “My character feels ‘That is my major award. That is my Holy Grail.’ I think doing crossword puzzles is his little escape,” Frymier said. “He sends them away, and that was big back in the day. He wins this ‘major award,’ which is almost the size of him. And he’s just thrilled despite the fact that his wife thinks it’s the gaudiest object ever made.” Ralphie, meanwhile, just wants a BB gun. “I think there’s a parallel between that and the father wanting his major award, and I think that it’s that wanting something more, wanting something extra. It gives them a feeling of accomplishment,” Frymier said. “Again, back in those days having a BB gun was a huge deal. Nowadays kids want a cell phone. It’s that wanting in them, both wanting something. And we see Mother, who pretty much keeps an even keel amongst the craziness in the house.” King, the director, has watched the movie with his parents and his son and his daughter. His mother, in

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THE CAST Jean Shepherd – Ken Low Ralphie – Chali Moss Mother – Aimee Lackey The Old Man – Todd Frymier Randy – Duncan Keirns Schwartz – Miles Fedders Flick – Philip Waldorf Esther Jane – Savannah Woehnker Mary Beth – Faith Didier Scut Farkus, Goggles Kid – Aaron Berghoff Grover Dill – Louie Perl Miss Shields – Stephanie Longbrake Santa Claus – Ben Wedler Nancy – Liv Durant Sarah – Shanquil Bryant Lou – Dillon Rosemond Ensemble and other roles – Isabel Chilia, Isaac Lengacher, Susannah Chadwell, Dawn Yingling, Emily Schwartz Keirns, Reuben Albaugh, Janna Fisher, Jeanne Hanford, Cedric Reeder–McClure and Tessa Springer. turn, has evoked thoughts of a fourth generation. “I think some of the popularity definitely comes from my parents’ decade,” he said. “When I see it with them she would say ‘I remember my father wrestling with the furnace and the noise of the old furnace and the old car.’ ” “For the younger generation they’re just classic moments,” he said. Frymier recalls owning a Red Ryder BB gun when he was 9 or 10, years before the movie was released. “It was a hand-me-down from my brothers,” he said. A recurring theme of the movie

is that Ralphie would certainly be injured by the BB gun. “I never shot my eye out,” Frymier said. He does not recall whatever happened to that BB gun; perhaps it was a garage sale. “I know my stepfather has an old Red Ryder BB gun,” he said. “He used to use it to scoot the rabbits away, but I know he still has his.” “I think people who know the movie and are wanting that experience, I think they’re going to get it, and I think the added effect is that some of the story and some of the moments is now told with some

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“A Christmas Story – The Musical” Arts United Center, 303 E. Main St., Fort Wayne. Performances: Saturday, Nov. 7, 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, 2 p.m. Presented by Fort Wayne Civic Theatre. Directed by Doug King. Tickets: $29 for adults; $24 for seniors; $17 for ages 23 and under. For tickets call (260) 4245520. Or visit the ArtsTix Community Box Office, 303 E. Main St., Fort Wayne. Or buy online at fwcivic.org. Book by Joseph Robinette. Music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. melody and some tunes. “I think they’re going to be very pleased. It’s a holiday classic now, and I think they are going to be very pleased.” The three actors and the director have credentials acting in and directing dozens of Fort Wayne productions, through the Civic and other groups. The cast comes from all corners of Fort Wayne. King also works with the Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis, and is on the dance faculty at Anderson University. He spends his summers working with a gardening crew. “They will spend the day quoting scenes from the movie, just quoting things all day, and that in the middle of the summer,” he said. Lackey, who plays Mother, said the movie version runs 24/7 during the holiday season. “I think I just watched it all the way through for the first time a couple weeks ago,” she said. “The musical follows the movie pretty closely, which is pretty cool.” She said the audience will discover a heartfelt telling of that story. In the show, she sings a song titled “Just Like That.” “It reminds me how fast time goes by, how fast things in life can change, and how fast your kids grow up,” she said. “It doesn’t seem like it at the time, but after it’s all said and done, even though life gets pretty crazy and busy, it passes by so fast. And these moments never last, so enjoy. “Really, when it comes down to it, all that matters is your family, and holding each one close. That being said by a mother of three, me, that just took her youngest to college. “Seems like yesterday they were little.”

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Christmas on Broadway to blend lights, fireworks A Christmas tree decorated with over 25,000 lights will glow Friday, Nov. 20, as part of Christmas on Broadway in Fort Wayne. The 11th annual tree lighting and fireworks celebration will begin at 5:45 p.m. at the Shine & Hardin building at 2755 Broadway in Fort Wayne. This year’s tree was donated by local culinary artist Laura Wilson, owner of La Dolce Vita in Roanoke. The fireworks display has been enhanced after it was well received when introduced in 2014, when an estimated 20,000 people attended the celebration at Broadway Plaza. The display is again made possible by Frontier Communications. “Christmas on Broadway is the kind of event that unites people around a

sense of community. We are honored to once again be a part of bringing neighbors and families together at this special time of year,” said Greg Stephens, president of Frontier Midwest Division. Corporate sponsors also include Lake City Bank, Saint Joseph Hospital in downtown Fort Wayne and Prairie Farms Dairy. WPTA-TV 21Alive will broadcast the opening celebration live. “Seven historic neighborhoods border the Broadway Corridor and it is 21Alive’s desire to spotlight this celebration, the focus of which, in part, will be upon the strength of the families and residents of these neighborhoods that help make this event so special,” said Don Osika, president and general manager of 21Alive. Event coordinator Steve

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from area residents to donate their trees for use as this year’s Christmas on Broadway tree. Shine accepted Wilson’s offer of a 40-foot blue spruce. The fireworks display will be coordinated by Matt Loraine of Melrose Pyrotechnics, the company that also produces the fireworks displays for the TinCaps, the Three Rivers Festival, and the City of Fort Wayne’s Fourth of July event. “Last year’s fireworks display was awesome,” Loraine said. “This year, thanks to the generosity of Frontier Communications, the fireworks display will be even more spectacular. The blend of 25,000 Christmas tree lights and a robust fireworks display can’t be beat for a visual delight.” The tree will be delivered to Broadway Plaza by

Mudrack Tree Service and will be placed upon the tree stand by crews from Michael Kinder & Sons Contractors and Harold McComb & Son Construction. Crews from Custom Control and Machine and A Yard Apart will furnish electricity and decorate the tree throughout the week that follows. Vision Scapes will prepare the plaza for the anticipated large crowd coming to view both the tree lighting and fireworks. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be present with eggnog and hot chocolate from Prairie Farms Dairy, cookies from Ellison Bakery and Santa hats for the children. A live reindeer, the Polar Express train ride and holiday music will also be featured. “It will be a festive holiday sight for all of Fort Wayne to see,” Shine said.

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A Santa display waits to be hoisted beside a Franke Park trail. Set-up takes several weeks each year.

Fantasy of Lights sponsors and visitors have come to expect, and with their vast network of support will continue the growth of this community event.” Stuerzenberger shelters and maintains the Fantasy of Lights displays, which need to be sandblasted, repainted, and rewired. Visitors will notice some additions this year. “We’ve got a Snoopy airplane this year, which I’m very proud of, and we’ve got a Cinderella carriage with two white horses,” he said. Sophomores, juniors and seniors from The Crossing are helping

Stuerzenberger to put up the six trailer loads of lights. “They’re good workers, and it’s been a good deal,” he said. The Crossing is a private alternative school serving struggling students. Jon Agler is job training coordinator at the school, located at Love Church on East Berry Street. Agler said eight students take 3-hour students each morning and eight serve each afternoon. Kennedy inherited the list of volunteers who welcome spectators and collect admission fees. “I had the volunteer calendar from last year and I called everybody

on there and told them the process, that Blue Jacket was taking over but everything was going to be exactly the same. And everybody that worked last year has signed up again. The involvement is fantastic,” she said. Kennedy, a newcomer to Fort Wayne, has not had a chance to see Fantasy of Lights. “When I first started working here I was briefed and I watched every video out there,” she said. “It’s such a huge scale, with 75 displays, which is incredible. And it’s something that we’re excited to be part of.”

Blue Jacket events coordinator Natasha Kennedy says the agency will safeguard the Fantasy of Lights tradition, which began in 1995.

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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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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. His most popular owner financing “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.”

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.

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 SUMMIT CITY INVESTMENTS, INC. is can close with a new bank loan. According located at 2200 Lake Avenue, Suite 123 in to MacDonald, “There are so many reasons Fort Wayne, IN, holds a Certificate of my buyers like some time before qualifying Good Standing from the Indiana Secretary for a mortgage. They may need to sell their of State, and is a BBB Accredited business house, work on their credit, establish more with the Indiana Better Business Bureau time on a job or establish two years of with an A+ rating, provable income on tax returns when self-employed. All our buyers are put in Mike MacDonald is the President of touch with a sharp mortgage broker who Summit City Investments, Inc. He is a creates a plan for them. We can recommend an affordable credit repair company that can 37-year resident in the local community, do unbelievable things given even a short 6 to and has been a long term partner in his 12 months to work on a file. This also helps 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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Emmanuel-Saint Michael School pupils were excited about working with Concordia Lutheran High School students. The guest Cadets were excited about working with the thirdgraders. Teachers Amy Konow and Paul Buuck were excited about the whole experience. The 13 members of the Koinionia group visited ESM’s Getz Road campus as part of Concordia’s Day of Service. In all, CLHS sent 772 student volunteers to 64 locations on Oct. 9. Venues included services such as Lutheran Life Villages, Saint Vincent de Paul Society, Erin’s House for Grieving Children, Hope for Animals, and dozens of parks and schools. Concordia junior Nathaniel Witmer and several other visitors joined Konow in the ESM kitchen. “This is our day to go out into the community and find things to do to

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A Southwest Allen County Schools teacher accepted congratulations from two state officials in October. Haverhill Elementary School literacy specialist Jean Russell was chosen Indiana Teacher of the Year. Russell works at Haverhill Elementary School. Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz announced Russell’s selection at a school assembly on Oct. 5. Indiana Gov. Mike Pence visited the school Oct. 28, to present Russell with the Sagamore of the Wabash award. Haverhill Principal Jeanine Kleber, SACS Superintendent Philip Downs, and 2015 Teacher of the Year Kathy Nimmer also spoke and congratulated Russell at the Oct. 5

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Indiana Gov. Mike Pence presents a Sagamore of the Wabash award to Haverhill Elementary School teacher Jean Russell, who earlier was named Indiana Teacher of the Year.

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Concordia freshman Abi Pease works with an Emmanuel-Saint Michael third-grader. The pupils colored cards to be given to young cancer patients.

help people and spread the word of God,” he said. He explained that ‘koinionia” means “fellowship” — “which is pretty much what we do.” Sophomore Nick Anderson said the group meets each Tuesday for a devotion and a snack. “Earlier we helped them tie blankets for people with cancer. Now we’re helping them make a dessert,” Anderson said. “They need some help, but they can do See TIME, Page B5

GiGi’s Playhouse provides Down syndrome services By Garth Snow gsnow@kpcmedia.com

Children donned plastic construction hats and shoveled plastic balls in a mock groundbreaking for a Down syndrome achievement center in Fort Wayne. Adults continue the build-out with more conventional construction materials inside GiGis’ Playhouse, at 6081 N. Clinton St., in Washington Square Mall. A start-up committee and several parents stood with representatives of Shambaugh & Son, L.P., and Vintage Archonics Inc. at the Oct. 21 ceremony. GiGi’s Playhouse provides free educational and therapeutic programming to individuals of all ages with Down syndrome, their families and the community. Staff and volunteers also work to share positive and accurate information about Down syndrome. For the last 14 years, GiGi’s Playhouse has extended opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome and their families to grow their confidence and skills while advocating a message of

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SACS from Page B1 that’s what this is all about. I can’t believe I’ve been doing this for 26 years. I feel like it’s the first day, and that’s because of you. It’s because the teachers here are so amazingly dedicated and wonderful and they push me every day to be better than I was the day before.” She said the children also are amazing. She also thanked the Southwest Allen County Schools district, and cited a culture of support for teachers’ visions. “Sometimes we get tired or sometimes it seems like there’s a little too much testing going on, but we are bigger than that and we are better than that,” she said. “I am appreciative for this. I feel honored, but I feel so amazingly humbled. You’re all a part of this and I accept this on behalf of all of you.” Russell’s husband, Tom Russell, made a surprise visit to present a bouquet to the top teacher. They were joined by their daughters Sarah, a freshman at Homestead High School, and Katie, an eighth-grader at Woodside Middle School.

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Also on hand were the teacher’s parents, Chuck and Kay Herr. Russell said her family is very supportive, and added that some of the best teaching ideas come from her home. “It’s just a way of life for her,” Tom Russell said. “I can’t think of something that she would be better suited to do. She just knows that there are people who need to be touched and helped to the next level and to hit their stride.” “She raised my game, too,” he said. “I made the dean’s list a couple of times in college before I met her, but afterward I made the dean’s list every time. She expects the best out of you and you feel like you need to do it for her and for you.” Russell said her selection means that she gets to represent incredible teachers throughout the state. “And it means there’s an interest in the idea of literacy,” she said. She said education has changed exponentially and mostly for the better during her career. “I think that we’ve become more aware that we need to think about

every single child and what motivates that child,” she said. “We need to look at their mode of learning and teach to their strengths; and that’s been a fun change.” Upon entering the assembly, a surprised Russell received her first hug from Principal Kleber. “She rocks the free world and is such a huge, huge supporter and cheerleader and I could never do everything that I do without her. She’s a true visionary,” Russell said. “We could not be more proud of Mrs. Russell, and the state couldn’t have selected a better representative of education in Indiana,” Superintendent Downs said. “Her ability to connect with students and staff is truly amazing,” Kleber said. “She has a real passion, true commitment and an irresistible zeal for life that has inspired so many of our teachers and young readers.” At his visit on Oct. 28, Pence praised Russell’s 25 years of service and recognition. “Jean Russell has dedicated her career to our kids,” he said. “Like the many dedi-

cated teachers in our state, Jean Russell does Indiana a great service in the classroom each and every day to ensure that our kids get the education they deserve,” Pence said. The governor said the Sagamore is a tribute to Hoosiers who have rendered distinguished service and have contributed to the state’s heritage. As a literacy specialist,

Russell provides ongoing professional development to the Haverhill staff in the areas of reading and writing. She also designs training, and provides other resources for teachers throughout the SACS district. Russell earned her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of Illinois and her

master’s degree in Elementary Education from IPFW. The National Teacher of the Year program began in 1952. The 2016 winner will be named in April. For more information on the program, visit ccsso.org. Nimmer, an English teacher at Harrison High School in West Lafayette, was one of four national finalists in 2015.

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Emmanuel-Saint Michael School Assistant Principal Alicia Levitt works with Day of Service volunteers from Concordia Lutheran High School, as they direct third-graders in a project about healthful snacks.

TIME from Page B1 a lot of it on their own.” Witmer helped children to make pudding. Anderson helped as children prepared to bake a cake. Konow, of the ESM faculty, said the snacks are part of a Project Based Learning effort in health studies. “This is the first part of it, where they decide what snack they want to make,” she said. “As we continue to research, the students will analyze what they made — is it really good for their body, did it make them feel good and is it nutritious? That’s the first part. As we

do some research and look at things through this unit they will rethink another snack that is healthy for their bodies, that helps them learn, work and play.” Buuck worked with other visitors and third-graders on a separate project. “These guys are working on tying up fleece blankets and coloring cards that will all go a charity called Phil’s Friends,” he said. “This is a service project that is designed for kids to help kids who are in the hospital with cancer, so these cards and these blankets will go to other children that need God’s love in their lives, and we’re providing that.” “The kids were very

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Leaf collectors making second sweep of city Fort Wayne Street Department crews are making two sweeps of each city neighborhood in the annual leaf collection program. Crews will make the second sweep of the Central area Nov. 9-13. The Central area is generally south of Coliseum Boulevard and and north of Aboite Center Road, Engle Road, Rudisill

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ANNOUNCEMENTS / NOTICES / REGISTRATION 2015 Indiana State K-12 Grade Chess Championships. All students in Indiana are invited to play in a major chess tournament hosted by the Canterbury Chess Club. The Indiana State K-12 Grade Chess Championships will be held Saturday, Nov. 14, at 8 a.m. at Canterbury High School, 3210 Smith Road, Fort Wayne. There are 13 separate divisions for students in pre-K through Grade 12. Pre-K students will compete in the Kindergarten division. Participation is limited to the first 350 to apply. The entry fee is $20 and is due by Nov. 6. The late fee is $25 and is due by Nov. 13. First-place winners of grades K-12 will receive a $50 gift certificate from amazon.com. Second place will receive a $37.50 gift certificate, and third place will receive a $25 gift certificate. Gift certificates and table and chair rental are provided by SPD Textile & Drapery Inc. Find more information at www.canterburyschool.org/chess. Poinsettia fundraiser. The Allen County Office of the Purdue Extension Service is selling poinsettia plants in red, pink and white for $15 each. These plants are in 6-inch pots with 7-12 blooms each. Orders with payment must be placed by noon Monday, Nov. 23. Pickup will be 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, at the Extension Office on the IPFW Campus, 4001 Crescent Ave., Fort Wayne. Order forms are available at extension. purdue.edu/allen. Direct questions to Vickie J. Hadley at (260) 481-6826 or email hadleyv@purdue.edu. Upward Basketball & Cheerleading. Registration is now available for the Faith Baptist Church and St. Joseph United Methodist Church league for boys and girls ages K5 – 6th grade. The registration link can be found at daithbaptistchurchfw.com or call (260) 485-1646. Early registration ends Oct. 28th. Practices start the week of Jan. 4, 2016. Faith Baptist Church is at 6600 Trier Road, Fort Wayne. Register online or stop by the church for more information. Property tax bills due Nov. 10. Indiana fall property tax payments are due Nov. 10, and Allen County Chief Deputy Treasurer William Royce explained taxpayer options. Taxes are due in the office or must be postmarked by that date to be considered on time. This year the Nov. 10 tax due date is followed by Veterans Day and the Treasurer’s office will be closed on Nov. 11. Royce reminds taxpayers that local banks no longer collect payments. Fall tax coupons were included in the spring tax billing; bills are not mailed out in the fall. Details can be found at allencountytreasurer.us or contact the Treasurer’s office at (260) 449-7693. Summit City Singers fall concert series. Summit City Singers is open to anyone high school age and older. All concerts are free and open to the public. The theme of the fall concert series is “Around the World in 80 Minutes.” Selections include “Aiken Drum” from Scotland, “Waltzing Matilda” from Australia, “Hamabe no Uta” from Japan, “He Is Born, the Divine Christ Child” from France and others. Dates and locations are: • Tuesday, Nov. 17, 7 p.m., Coventry Meadows, 7843 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. • Saturday, Nov. 21, 2 pm, Allen County Public Library Theater, 900

Gala and art auction. University of Saint Francis Goldstine Performing Arts Center, 431 W. Berry St., Fort Wayne. 5:30 p.m. This segment of the university’s 125th anniversary celebration precedes the opening performance of “Jesus Christ Superstar” in the auditorium at 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at 125gala.eventbrite.com. Cost to attend the event is $75 for single tickets and $125 for couples.

SUNDAY, NOV. 8 Children’s Choir Harvest Concert. Rhinehart Music Center on the IPFW campus, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne. 4 p.m. Tickets are $8 to $10. All Fort Wayne Children’s Choir ensembles will perform. The concert is presented in collaboration with IPFW and the Community Harvest Food Bank. Concert patrons are encouraged to donate items for the Community Harvest Kids Backpack Program, designed to meet the needs of hungry children at times when other resources are not available. The backpacks are filled with meals, and children take the backpacks home on weekends. The food bank also accepts monetary donations. Tickets are available through the IPFW box office, (260) 481-6555. Traders’ Days. Chief Richardville House, 5705 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne. Noon-4 p.m. Free. The History Center presents this event, which welcomes traditional Miami and regional tribes’ crafts, goods and wares for sale, as well as hands-on demonstrations and interactive educational programs. Fort Wayne Hobby and Collectibles Show. Classic Cafe, 4832 Hillegas Road, Fort Wayne. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission. A vinyl record and CD show will be held next door. Thanksgiving dinner. American Legion Post 420, 112 E. South St., Monroeville. 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Adults $8, children 5-12 free, children 4 and under eat free. Dine-in and drive-thru available.

SATURDAY, NOV. 7 Christmas Shop and Bakery. Cedar Creek Church, 12606 Leo Road, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Featuring a craft sale, bakery with specialty items, cookie walk and lunch. All vendors donate 100 percent of their profits to charitable nonprofit organizations. 4-H Expo. Allen County Extension Office, 4001 Crescent Ave., on the IPFW Campus, Fort Wayne. 1-4 p.m. Parents and youth in kindergarten through 12th grade interested in learning more about the 4-H program are invited. The first 200 youth to enroll and pay 2016 program fees of $10 for K-2 and $25 for grades 3-12 will receive a free T-shirt. 4-H offers 60 subject areas, from aerospace to woodworking, to help spark youths’ interest in the world around us. Direct questions to (260) 4816826 and choose Option 1. Pancake and sausage breakfast. Leo Masonic Lodge 224, 13711 Leo Road, Leo-Cedarville. 7-11 a.m. $5. Craft show, candy and bake sale. Most Precious Blood Church, 1515 Barthold St., Fort Wayne. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Food will be available for purchae. Door prizes will be awarded. The event will be held in the school gym, which is wheelchair-accessible. Market Place Bazaar. Harlan United Methodist Church, 16434 Indiana 37 E., Harlan. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Handmade items, lunch, and a bake sale. Bake sale and craft bazaar. Bethany Lutheran Church, 2435 Engle Road, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Lunch will be available. The church’s Ladies Guild sponsors the bazaar. Traders’ Days. Chief Richardville House, 5705 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne. 10 a.m-5 p.m. Free. The History Center presents this event, which welcomes traditional Miami and regional tribes’ crafts, goods and wares for sale, as well as hands-on demonstrations and interactive educational programs. Christmas Shop & Bakery. Cedar Creek Church, 12606 Leo Road, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Featuring a craft sale, bakery with specialty items, cookie walk and lunch. All vendors donate 100 per cent of their profits to charitable nonprofit organizations. Fort Wayne Farmer’s Indoor Market. Lincoln Financial Event Center at Parkview Field. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Markets continue the first and third Saturdays of each month through May. Sausage/sauerkraut dinner and crafts. Zion Lutheran Church, 2313 S. Hanna St. at Creighton Avenue, Fort Wayne. 5-7 p.m. $8 for ages 11 through adult, $3 for ages 5 to 10. Sausage, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, dessert, coffee or milk. Carryouts available. Handicap accessible.

TUESDAY, NOV. 10 Canterbury School Early Childhood Program open house. 5601 Covington Road, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The Early Childhood Program offers an academic curriculum that fosters creativity, stimulates cognitive growth and promotes physical, social and emotional development for age 2 through Junior Kindergarten. Prospective parents will meet the teachers and learn about French, music, library, outdoor education and gymnastics in addition to the core curriculum, extended day and enrichment options. Prospective students also are invited. For more information, contact cbowen@canterburyschool.org. No RSVP needed. “Memory Worries: Should I Be Worried?” Allen County Extension Office, on the IPFW campus, 4001 Crescent Ave., Fort Wayne. 1 p.m. This program discusses how memory works and why it sometimes doesn’t, with special focus on how to improve memory and recall. Direct questions to Vickie Hadley at the Allen County Extension Office, (260) 481-6826.

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St. Joe Times • November 6, 2015 Nurse Community Grief Center, 5920 Homestead Road, Fort Wayne. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Those who are grieving may dread special days or holidays. Grief counselors Rick Leone, Bonnie Davis and Lili Carroll will lead a discussion and offer practical suggestions on how to cope. A light supper will be served. RSVP to (260) 435-3261 or email jodytaylor@vnfw.org. Canterbury School Early Childhood Program open house continues. 5601 Covington Road, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Prospective parents will meet the teachers and learn about the core curriculum and other programs. Prospective students also are invited. For more information, contact cbowen@canterburyschool.org. No RSVP needed.

SATURDAY, NOV. 14 Christmas Bazaar. Peace United Church of Christ, 9123 Aboite Center Road, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Vendors may reserve tables for $15 by calling Diana at (260) 432-6369 or (260) 431-7183. Black Swamp Jam. Folkcraft Instruments, 22133 Main St., Woodburn. 10 a.m.-noon. No charge. This acoustic jam session is open to players of all skill levels. Strictly public domain tunes. Visit folkcraft.com for details and future events. “Coping With the Holidays.â€? D.O. McComb & Sons, 1140 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne. Grief and loss counselor Dar Richardson will offer suggestions to honor a loved one’s memory and to help the survivors to heal. Visitors may attend either the 1-2:30 p.m. session or the 4-5:30 p.m. session. Reservations will be taken on a ďŹ rst-come, ďŹ rst-served basis. Nov. 8 is the deadline to register. For further information or to register, visit mccombandsons.com or call (260) 426-9494. Families may remember a lost loved one, share in a candle-lighting ceremony, and offer support to grieving families. Three Rivers Choral Festival. Rhinehart Music Center, IPFW Campus. 4 p.m. $7 for adults, $6 for seniors 60 and older, $4 for non-IPFW students, free to children 10 and younger, and free to IPFW students with ID. Featuring the Fort Wayne Children’s Choir Youth Chorale and area high school choirs. The guest conductor is Henry Leck, founder and director of the Indianapolis Children’s Choir. Get tickets through the IPFW Box OfďŹ ce, (260) 481-6555. Holiday Craft Bazaar. Croninger Elementary School, 6700 Trier Road, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Featuring craft sale, bake sale, popcorn and drinks and a $1 kids craft table. All proceeds go to Croninger PTA to help classrooms and the Student Council. Christmas Bazaar and Sale. Emmaus Lutheran Church and School, 8626 Covington Road, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., in the school gym. Booths include handmade craft and gift items, a country store with home-baked goodies, a new and next-to new booth, used books and games, and independent vendors with their products to sell. Concessions will be available for lunch. Visitors may enjoy complimentary hot cider, and perhaps win a door prize. Craft bazaar. Bishop Dwenger High School, 1300 E. Washington Center Road, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Food concessions will be available. Sponsored by the Bishop Dwenger Music Boosters. Vendors contribute items toward a rafe to be held at the end of the day. Purse Bingo. Bishop Dwenger High School, 1300 E. Washington Center Road, Fort Wayne. 6:30 p.m., in the school cafeteria. $20 per person. Play bingo to win a designer purse such as Kate Spade, Cole Hahn, Coach, and more. Limited reserved tables for eight are also available. Refreshments will be sold (no carry-ins, please). Buy tickets at bishopdwenger.com/pursebingo or call (260) 496-4775. Players must be 21 or older to attend.

TUESDAY, NOV. 17 “Cornucopia of Treasures� luncheon by Fort Wayne Women’s Midday Connection. Orchard Ridge Country Club, 4531 Lower Huntington Road, Fort

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Community Calendar Wayne. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $15.50, inclusive of lunch. Emily Lahr, donor relations manager of United Way of Allen County, will tell what the agency represents and how donations are used in the community. Baby sitting is available. Reservations are due to Meridith, (260) 672-3414, by Nov. 10. Fort Wayne Women’s Midday Connection is a service of Stonecroft Ministries.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 18 Bishop Luers High School open house. 333 E. Paulding Road, Fort Wayne. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to meet the staff and faculty, tour the school and learn about clubs, athletics, performing arts and the college preparatory academics. Breakout sessions will include information on ďŹ nancial aid, special education and exceptional learners, and college and career readiness. For more information, contact Jenny Andorfer, director of admissions, jandorfer@bishopluers.org or (260) 456-1261, ext. 3141.

SATURDAY, NOV. 21 Fort Wayne Farmer’s Indoor Market. Lincoln Financial Event Center at Parkview Field. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Markets continue the ďŹ rst and third Saturdays of each month through May. Holiday Bazaar. American Legion 241 Auxiliary, 7605 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Vendors may reserve tables for $15 by calling Diana at (260) 432-6369, Helen at (260) 747-6773, or Karen at (260) 580-4546. Model Railroad Show and Swap. Coliseum Bingo, 911 W. Washington Center Road, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Admission $5 for adults, $7 for families, and children 12 and under admitted free. The event is sponsored by the nonproďŹ t Maumee Valley Railroad Club Inc., and features dozens of tables of railroad bargains and at least one operating model railroad. Historical and other organizations will be represented. Concessions will be available. Free parking is available. Leo Band Dinner Auction Extravaganza. Leo Jr.-Sr. High School, 14699 Amstutz Road, Leo-Cedarville. In the school auditeria. Dinner 6-7 p.m. Auction 7-9 p.m. Dinner includes choice of pulled pork or barbeque chicken by Blue Stack Smokehouse, plus sides, cookie and drink. Dinner tickets are $10. To buy tickets, call (260) 446-6273 or email tda20213@ frontier.com. Cookie Walk. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 110 E. Wallen Road, Fort Wayne. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Featuring baklava, tiropita, spanakopita and a variety of festive cookies.

coln Highway East (at Mourey Street), New Haven. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Professional arts and crafts, cookies by the pound, baked goods and silent auction. A la carte luncheon from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Craft Bazaar and Cookie Walk. Lifeway Wesleyan Church, 7722 Moeller Road, Fort Wayne. 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sonrise Cafe offers sloppy Joes, nachos, baked potatoes and cinnamon rolls. Wesleyan Youth cookie walk offers cookies for $8 per box, to beneďŹ t the 2016 missions trip. Door prize tickets are $1 each or six for $5. Vendors will sell hand-crafted products, with some vendors selling especially to beneďŹ t others in need. Cornerstone Cookie Walk. Cornerstone Youth Center, 19819 Monroeville Road, Monroeville. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., during Monroeville Holiday Magic. Also featuring craft and jewelry boutiques, a children’s activity table and a last chance to order poinsettias for pickup Dec. 12.

FRANCINE’S FRIENDS MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY The Breast Diagnostic Center performs the screening. For women who have insurance, they will bill the insurance company. If the patient does not have insurance but has the ability to pay, the BDC offers a reduced rate if paid the day of the screening. For women without insurance, a high deductible, or resources to pay, funding is available. Appointments preferably should be scheduled prior to the date. For an appointment, call 483-1847 or (800) 727-8439, ext. 26540. Walk-in openings are available depending on schedule. Saturday, Nov. 7. Owen’s North, 2718 Guilford St., Huntington. Monday, Nov. 9. LifeCare Center of LaGrange, 0770 N. 075 E., LaGrange. Wednesday, Nov. 11. Curves, 5909 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne. Thursday, Nov. 12. Quadrant EPP, 2710 American Way, Fort Wayne. Saturday, Nov. 14. Parkview YMCA, 10001 Dawson’s Creek Blvd., Fort Wayne.

SUNDAY, NOV. 22 Bishop Luers Turkey Trot. Columbia Street West, 135 W. Columbia St., Fort Wayne. 6-10:30 p.m. $20 in advance or $30 at the door. Tickets are available online at bishopluers.org/athletics, can be purchased at Bishop Luers High School Front OfďŹ ce, 333 E. Pauling Road, Fort Wayne, or by calling Mike Gigli (260) 672-2473, Lisa Palmer (260) 438-0482 or the BLHS Athletic department at (260) 456-1261, ext. 3021. Guests must be 21 to attend to support Bishop Luers High School athletics and performing arts. Ticket prices includes food, beer, wine and soft drinks, cash bar, plus music by Actual Size. This event is sponsored by Indiana Physical Therapy, Dave Kuhn and Missy Gumbert. For King & Country and Moriah Peters present “The Priceless Tour.â€? First Assembly of God, 1400 W. Washington Center Road, Fort Wayne. 7 p.m. $12$25. For tickets and details, visit TrinityCommunications.org.

SATURDAY, DEC. 5 Cookies with Santa. St. Joe Township Community Hall, 6033 Maplecrest Road, Fort Wayne. 2-4 p.m. Join Santa for cookies and hot chocolate. Bring your camera to have your picture taken with Santa. Holiday Fantasies Bazaar. New Haven United Methodist Church, 630 Lin-

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