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Young entrepreneur prepares for product debut Celebrating

By VALERIE CAVIGLIA
vcaviglia@kpcnews.net
In a modest workshop
in southwest Fort Wayne,
a young entrepreneur is
diligently working away at
a new product he hopes
will revolutionize the
portable toilet industry.
Next month, 25-year-
old Ben Westrick will
debut St. George’s Foam
Shield at the Pumper and
Cleaner Expo in
Louisville, Ky. It has
taken Westrick four years
to get to this point, but
things seem to have
finally come together.
Westrick, a devout
Catholic, credits his faith
for taking the risk, and
named his business after
the saint he chose for his
8th grade confirmation.
Born and raised in Fort
Wayne, Westrick gradu-
ated from Bishop
Dwenger High School. He
opted out of college and
went straight to work in
construction and industrial
sales. It was there
Westrick quickly began to
understand the shortfalls
of today’s portable toilet,
also known as “Porta-
Johns” or “Port-O-Pottys.”
Westrick sought out
solutions for common
portable toilet setbacks
such as odor, attracting
insects, water waste and
as he puts it, backsplash.
For Westrick, the solu-
tion became clear after he
stood over a sink full of
dirty dishes.
“I dropped a fork into a
sink of soapy water and
saw it just disappear
below,” Westrick said.
“The sink came into mind
in regards to how it
repaired and sealed over.”
And so started the
evolution of St. George’s
Foam Shield, a biodegrad-
able foam made to mask
portable toilet waste.
Westrick’s venture
began on a ping-pong
table in his parent’s base-
ment, where he mixed
numerous chemicals to
find the right combination.
He studied patents in
hopes of discovering a
foam that would last for
an extended period of
time, but with no luck.
And then, a break-
through.
Ben Westrick and a tub of St. George’s Foam Shield, which will debut at the Pumper and Cleaner Expo
in Louisville, Ky.
It was more than two
decades ago when another
inventor created a chem-
ical meant for use in
landfills. But Westrick
saw the potential for the
chemical’s application in
portable toilets.
“There was a document
with his number left on it
and I called him,” he said.
Westrick consulted with
the chemical’s inventor, an
expert in aqueous foams,
by phone. The original
chemical patent expired in
early 2000, opening the
door for Westrick to
pursue his own patent on
the concept. While
Westrick did not invent
the chemical itself, he did
conceptualize the chem-
ical’s use in a new way.
“I guess you could say I
didn’t invent the wheel,”
he said. “I put it on the
bike.”
During the early stages
of product development,
Westrick met with local
portable toilet operators to
106 years
Angeline Jackson
celebrated her 106th
birthday with a party
at Covington
Commons on Feb. 7.
Jackson, a resident of
an assisted living
apartment at
Covington Commons,
enjoys telling stories
to staff and other resi-
dents about what it
was like when the tele-
phone was invented,
and other tales from
“the old days.”
She attends weekly
Photo by Valerie Caviglia Catholic Mass and
Rosary services and
enjoys visiting with
understand the needs of family members who
his target market. He drop by, especially
credits this research for grandchildren.
creating foams in different The staff at
colors and scents. Covington Commons
“People are used to agree that Jackson is
colors in the bathroom. one of the most
Most of the time, the gracious and warm-
cakes are a certain color hearted residents they
and even the water is blue have ever had the
in the latrine,” Westrick pleasure of working
said. “I think the color with.
actually makes it pretty “Angeline always
great.” puts other above
herself,” said Renee
See FOAM, page A7 Kreienbrink.

Canterbury coach wins

national honor
Canterbury High School girls basketball
coach Scott Kreiger has been named the
2010 National Federation of State High
School Association (NFHS) Girls Basket-
ball Coach of the Year for the state of
Indiana.
Kreiger has compiled a record of 215-
85 during his 12-plus seasons as the head
coach of the Canterbury Lady Cavaliers.
His accomplishments include three
consecutive class 1A state championships,
four regional titles, and 10 sectional
crowns. The Lady Cavaliers have won
seven consecutive and 10 of their last 11
sectional championships.
“I am humbled to receive this honor.
The NFHS Coaches Association is an
important organization in the national
coaching hierarchy,” Kreiger said. “I
deeply appreciate the hard work that has
been put forth by the coaches, players,
parents and staff at Canterbury School;
without their tireless efforts, I would
never have been considered for this
award.” Courtesy photo

Kreiger played a key role in the devel-
opment of former Lady Cavaliers Megan
King and Tabitha Gerardot. King finished
her career at Canterbury with 2,652
points, which is good for fourth on the
state’s all-time scoring list for girls.
Gerardot, currently a freshman at
Canterbury High School girls basketball coach
Scott Kreiger was named Coach of the Year.
Valparaiso University, was an Indiana
Junior All-Star, then earned Indiana All-
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A baby rattle shaped
like a pink poodle inspired
the name of a local pet
spa and boutique.
Adrianna Hensley,
owner of the Pink Poodle,
6244 W. Jefferson Blvd.,
had worked full time as a
groomer and manager of a
local pet supply store.
When she came back to
work as a part-time
groomer after her mater-
nity leave, she decided it
was time to open her own
place.
Daughter Isabella’s pink
poodle rattle became its
namesake.
The Pink Poodle offers a variety of pet-pampering products.
A window into the grooming area allows clients to see their pets being groomed.
The Pink Poodle has
been open for 2½ years in
a small strip mall near
Time Corners, just down
the block from the Black
Dog Pub.
The bathing area
features a stainless steel
tub accessible by two
steps, which makes it
easier for dogs to climb
into. Room-temperature
air is circulated through
plastic hoses to the large
holding kennels.
The grooming area
features hydraulic tables
and a large window
through which clients can
watch the process.
“It lets clients see how
their pets are doing,”
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one of her longtime The Pink Poodle spon-
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groom her Yorkshire throughout the year. These
terrier for a photography two-hour social events
shoot for Naples (Fla.) feature things like a free
Dog magazine. The Yorkie photo session or a
appeared on the cover of Halloween costume party,
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“We have copies of the both pets and clients),
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The retail area offers
pet-pampering products of
every size, shape and
color.
“We offer different,
more unique things than
most pet stores,” Hensley
said. “We try to bring in
cute and different stuff
you don’t find every-
where.”
Hensley can special-
order products for clients
who see a particular
product online. The Pink
Poodle also carries many
products that are manufac-
tured locally, such as Ella
Barella leashes and
collars, and private-label
pet treats made by
Gracie’s Bark Avenue.
“We try to support
people here locally,” said
Hensley.
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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 profes-
sional who has found a way to make
things work even with the present bank-
ing 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.”
Mike says it’s normal for people to
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 impor-
tant 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 foreclo-
sure. 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 accusa-
tions 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 11 years? Simple. He rents them out or
resells them. “We’re usually managing 50
to 60 properties at any given time -- making
us one of the largest owners of single family
homes in the area. Each month we may
have 5 to 10 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 financ-
ing 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.”
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 done every chance we get. In fact, some-
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 them at (260) 485-9437 or visit them online
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 120 in
many reasons my buyers like some time
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
establish two years of provable income on
tax returns when self-employed. All our
buyers are put in touch with a sharp
mortgage broker who creates a plan for
them. We can recommend an affordable
credit repair company that can do unbeliev- 37-year resident in the local community,
family’s independent insurance agency and
www.AboiteTimes.com • A5
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 develop-
ment loans and VA loans still allow quali-
fied 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 main-
tains our sanity. But we get those loans
times 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
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.
Fort Wayne, IN, holds a Certificate of
with the Indiana Better Business Bureau
with an A+ rating,
Mike MacDonald is the President of
Summit City Investments, Inc. He is a
and has been a long term partner in his
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 120
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Phone (260) 485-9437
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Huntington University to
present ‘Steel Magnolias’
Huntington University
will transform the Studio
Theatre into a beauty
salon for its upcoming
performances of “Steel
Magnolias.”
Two local students have
leading roles in the
production.
The cast includes
Bethany Edlund, a senior
theatre performance major
from Fort Wayne; Lucy
Luedeke, a junior public
relations major from Fort
and Meagan Heffner, a
junior theatre performance
major from Reading, Pa.
Step inside Truvy’s
beauty shop and sit a spell
with the ladies of Chin-
quapin, La.
This wildly popular
play follows the ups and
downs of six women
whose relationships
endure both the good and
the bad: Truvy (Freeman),
a woman who speaks her
mind and cracks jokes and Courtesy photo

Wayne; Mary Russell, a offers free advice and Michael Haws

senior theatre performance
major from Columbia,
Mo.; Samantha Freeman,
a senior theatre perform-
ance major from Portland,
Ind.; Kate Smith, a junior
theatre performance major
with a music and Bible
and religion double minor
from Centerville, Ohio
shampoo to her
customers; Annelle
(Russell), Truvy’s new
assistant who has no idea
whether or not she is still
married; Ouiser (Smith),
the town’s rich “wet
blanket;” Miss Clairee
(Luedeke), a peculiar
millionaire with an unsa-
tiable sweet tooth; and the
town social leader,
M’Lynn (Edlund), whose
daughter, Shelby (Heffner)
is preparing for her big
wedding day.
With its timeless humor,
memorable characters and
compelling drama, this
great American play
reminds us all of the value
of true friendship.
“Steel Magnolias,”
written by Robert Harling,
marks the third production
of the Huntington Univer-
sity Theatre Company’s
2010-2011 mainstage
season.
Special guest director
Michael Haws will direct
this heart-warming,
southern piece.
“Robert Harling’s play
with each other. No matter
what the outside circum-
stances, they feel safe to
unburden themselves,
laugh, cry or scream in the
confines of Truvy’s
Beauty Salon. They have
found the true meaning of
friendship and show
genuine care for one
another.”
Haws holds a degree
from Lincoln Christian
College in Lincoln, Ill.
In his 27 years of
working in show business,
he has toured with a
contemporary Christian
vocal ensemble,
performed on cruise ships,
and has worked as both an
actor and a director.
For five years, Haws
served as the associate
artistic director at The
Little Theatre on the
Square where he was in
charge of the theater for
young audiences and
managing the summer
season.
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‘Steel Magnolias’ is the
result of the devastating
loss of his sister as he
struggled to cope with her
death,” Haws said. “This
cathartic writing was
given to us as a beautiful
story of six Southern
women who have formed
a solid support system
in the Studio Theatre
located in the lower level
of the Merillat Centre for
the Performing Arts at
Huntington University
Feb. 17-19.
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Westrick likely would
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amount on product devel-
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Dave Maier, design
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Cardinal Fitness will celebrate its third anniversary at
9914 Illinois Road with a free health fair from 10 a.m. to
4 p.m. on February 19.
According to owner Scott Dierckman, the event will
Cardinal Fitness on Maplecrest recently celebrated its sixth anniversary. The Illinois Road location will celebrate its third anniversary on Feb.
19 with a free health fair.
feature bone density scans from Fort Wayne Radiology,
chiropractic spinal screenings, chair massages, workouts,
assessments and consultations with a personal trainer,
giveaways, healthy snacks and drinks, activities for chil-
dren and mammography by Francine’s Friends. There
will be a nominal fee for the mammography; all other
activities are free.
The Cardinal Fitness Maplecrest location, which just
celebrated its sixth anniversary, has been recently reno-
vated with ceramic tile showers, new carpet, flat-panel
televisions and new equipment, Dierckman said. “We’re
making positive changes, keeping it nice,” he said.
Another new feature at the Maplecrest store will be 24-
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Photo by Sue Reeves
7 access beginning in February. Both locations also
feature an in-house personal trainer, a generous new
referral program, supervised childcare for ages three
months to 12 years, and tanning.
Dierckman said he’d like to expand to the downtown
Fort Wayne and the Lima/Dupont area in the next couple
of years.
A printable coupon, good for a seven-day free trial, is
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Precision Pilates offers
intense workout
By SUE REEVES
sreeves@kpcnews.net
Mention the word
Pilates, and most people
have a vague idea that it’s
some kind of exercise
routine.
It’s actually a series of
exercises that can be
performed by people of
all ages and fitness levels,
said Cathy Strack, owner
of Precision Pilates.
Strack teachers tradi-
tional-style mat classes as
designed by Joseph
Pilates in the early 1900’s
that combined both
Western and Eastern
traditions, allowing the
mind and body to work
together.
The Precision Pilates
studio, 5808 W. Jefferson
Blvd., Suite D, reflects
the New York style of
Pilates in both practice
and décor.
It resembles a loft-style
workout space with large
windows, wood floors
and framed prints of the
New York skyline. Large
posters featuring vintage
illustrations of Pilates
exercises hang in the mat
area.
Precision Pilates
features 10 raised Pilates
mats, which are more
heavily padded than yoga
mats and provide support
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Cathy Strack, owner of Precision Pilates, demonstrates an exercise
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for the body. The studio
also features other Pilates
apparatus.
Classes meet in six
week sessions, twice a
week (no new students
after the first week). Indi-
vidual sessions are also
available. There are no
membership fees.
Pilates exercises are
designed to develop and
strengthen core abdom-
inal and back muscles in
coordination with deep
breathing techniques,
controlled movements
and stretching. Shoes are
not worn and socks are
required.
In addition to teaching
Pilates classes, Strack
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Strack first took a
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Know heart attack warning signs

During the month of February, the
American Red Cross of Northeast Indiana
observes Heart Disease Awareness Month.
Given the most recent data, 2,286 people
in northeast Indiana died of a cardio-
vascular-related cause in the last reported
year. That was approximately six north-
east Indiana Hoosiers every day, or one
about every three hours and fifty minutes.
(Source: Indiana State Dept. of Health,
2007 Mortality Report)
Because heart attacks and cardiac arrest
are a reality, the Red Cross offers training
in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR),
first aid, and automatic external defibril-
lator (AED). This training offers all
individuals the opportunity to get trained
and be prepared for responding to life-
threatening emergencies in their homes,
workplaces, and communities.
Know the warning signs of a heart
attack. Most start slowly with mild pain
or discomfort. Often people experiencing
a heart attack are not sure what is wrong
and wait too long before seeking help.
Here are some signs that can mean a heart
attack is occurring:
• Chest discomfort. Most heart attacks
involve discomfort in the center of the
chest that lasts more than a few minutes,
or that goes away and comes back. It can
feel like uncomfortable pressure,
squeezing, fullness or pain.
• Discomfort in other areas of the upper
body. Symptoms can include pain or
discomfort in one or both arms, the
back, neck, jaw or stomach.
• Shortness of breath with or without
chest discomfort.
Other signs may include breaking out in a
cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.
• As with men, women’s most common
heart attack symptom is chest pain or
attack, have it checked out (tell a doctor
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warning signs and know how to respond
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PILATES from page A9

Then the instructor left,
and I said, ‘I can do this!’
I devoted time to learning
and training, and after 10
years it’s still not
enough.”
She taught at the
Jorgensen Family YMCA
for several years before
moving to the current
2,600-square-foot loca-
tion about 1½ years ago.
“I’m very fortunate to
be in this spot,” she said.
“This is the right size.”
Some students have
happen. They saw the
value in having a place
like this.
Strack holds a master’s
degree in psychology and
was a practicing therapist
for 14 years.
She maintains her
status as a licensed
mental health counselor.
She earned her Pilates
certification through
White Cloud Studios in
2003 and attends work-
shops led by each of the
Pilates first generation
said. “When you come
here you get me, my
experience, my attention,
my passion,” she said.
Pilates emphasizes
quality, not quantity.
Workouts are intense, but
not painful, Strack said,
and students never do
more than 10 repetitions
of any exercise.
“Pilates is like learning
to read and write,” she
said. “First you learn the
alphabet, then you learn
to write words, then you
ways to make the exer-
cises better … Once you
learn them, you try to get
your body to do them
better.
“These are mind/body
exercises. You are so
focused on getting them
right and breathing,
there’s no room for
thinking about the kids or
what to make for dinner.
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taking classes for five to
six years.
Many are so
passionate, in fact, that
some donated funds to
buy equipment for the
studio when it opened.
“Things just really
came together,” Strack
said. “My clients really
had a part in making this
master instructors (those
taught by the first genera-
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I would be able to open said. shopping together. There friends. Parties can be
my own store and carry “There are other are a lot of women that made up of co-workers,
product that is ever boutiques in Fort Wayne, will travel to Indianapolis mothers and daughters,
changing with the fashion but nothing quite like to have more shopping young mothers looking to
trends. I’m excited that I this, so it’s great to know options—hopefully they escape from the kids for a
will have the ability to I’ll really be fulfilling a won’t feel the need to do few hours or even as
select what I carry in my void when it comes to so once we open Apricot fundraisers for charity or
store so that I can really fashion in this area. This Lane in Fort Wayne,” sorority groups.
cater it to my customers will be the go-to destina- Braner said. For more information,
and satisfy their needs by tion for women of all Apricot Lane will also visit www.apricotlane-
offering contemporary ages that want something offer fashion parties, with fortwayne.com.
styles with a knowledge- current and stylish as well the store handling the

Advance Auto Parts opens 7th local store

Advance Auto Parts, Inc.
opened its seventh store in Fort
Wayne at 5412 Illinois Road on
February 7.
Company officials said they
chose this location for the store
because it’s convenient to where
their customers live and shop as
well as the garages where they
take their vehicles for repair.
Mary Schelling is the new
general manager and works with
nine other team members there.
A 35-year veteran of the auto-
motive and retail sales
industries, Schelling has been
with the Advance Auto Parts
Team for more than 10 years.
She is ASE-certified, having
passed testing of her automotive
knowledge by the National Insti-
tute for Automotive Service
Excellence.
The new store offers customers
a wide range of parts and recog-
nized national brands as well as
several free services. Store team
members will install windshield
wipers for free, and also install
batteries following a complimen-
tary check of the vehicle’s
electrical system and old battery.
The store offers parts delivery to
local commercial customers,
such as professional mechanics
and garages. Customers also can
drop off used motor oil and
batteries for recycling - ensuring
that these materials don’t end up
in landfills where they could
harm the environment.
The store is open Monday
through Saturday from 7:30 a.m.
to 9 p.m. and on Sunday from 9
a.m. to 7 p.m. Other area stores
are located at 6408 Stellhorn
Road, 9211 Lima Road, 6410
Bluffton Road, 4520 N. Clinton
Street, 3810 E. State Boulevard
and 4309 Lafayette Street in Fort
Wayne.

All you need is love—and a financial plan

It’s the season of love, but before
couples take the next step in their rela-
tionship, they should discuss their
personal finances.
“It’s no secret that people can become
blinded by love, but if you stick to a plan,
your financial situation doesn’t have to be
impaired,” said Mike Marhenke, CEO &
president of Grabill Bank. An important
component of any romantic relationship is
a solid financial footing. so couples may
want to discuss the following:
1. Be mine, or yours? Will you and
your spouse-to-be keep finances separated
or combine them? Consider individual
money styles and find a system that works
for you.
2. Love’s Cost. Calculate costs and
discuss how bills will be paid. Both may
contribute to the bill payment, but who
will physically write the check to pay the
bills, monitor the investments and take
care of the taxes? Consider setting a date
every month to review and discuss
finances.
3. Sharing Credit. It’s important that
spouse’s are aware of the other’s credit
situation. Marrying a person with bad
credit will not drag down your stellar
record. However, your other half’s credit
will be factored in when applying for
joint financing. Knowing ahead of time
will help you to plan more strategically.
4. Cupid’s Arrow. Couples should
develop a plan to shoot down existing
debt, starting with the balances that carry
the highest interest rates. Whether or not
the pair works as a team or alone, debt
must be tackled.
5. Sweet Savings. Saving as a couple
fosters teamwork and is essential in times
of financial hardship. Decide how much
you want to save as a couple and do it
automatically from your paychecks.
Aboite & About • February 18, 2011 Business & Professional www.AboiteTimes.com • A13

Fort Wayne named hot

remodeling market
As new home construc-
tion continues to be down,
some good news is on the
horizon for remodeling
markets across the
country. Remodeling
Magazine has just
released its list of top 100
Remodeling Markets, and
Fort Wayne is on the list
at number 92.
The Top 100 Markets
list is based on the Resi-
dential Remodeling Index
(RRI), a unique new
metric designed to provide
insights into and forecasts
of remodeling activity by
market. The (RRI) was
created by Hanley Wood
Market intelligence, a
division of Remodeling
Magazine.
Issued quarterly and
seasonally adjusted, the
(RRI) “Composite Index”
measures the overall level
of remodeling activity
nationally and in 366
metropolitan statistical
areas (MSAs). The index
essentially benchmarks
the current level of remod-
eling activity, both
nationally and in a given
market against activity in
2007, the baseline year.
A number above 100
indicates a level of remod-
eling activity higher than
the level in the first
quarter 2007, which was
the peak of remodeling
activity nationally in the
prior decade.
Maurine Holle, Execu-
tive Director of the Home
Builders Association of
Fort Wayne said, “The
HBA of Fort Wayne has
seen the largest increase in
remodeling permits since
2007. 2010 displayed an
additional 880 permits
representing $7.8 million
dollars in additional
remodeling income over
the 2007 totals. With the
continued extension of
energy credits for
windows, doors, hvac,
etc., the HBA Remod-
elers’ Council members
are looking forward to
another banner year in
2011.”
S1050d

Landscaping firm adds cleaning services A Commitment of Spirit,

Willow Estate Management, which has
provided landscaping and lawn mainte-
nance services to area customers for the
past year, has expanded its menu of serv-
ices to include commercial and residential
cleaning.
The company was founded in 2010 by
Fort Wayne native James P. Barrera.
Barrera has worked in the landscaping
and cleaning industries for the past 13
years.
He says his company “takes great pride
in our communication and honesty with
our customers, in addition to providing
exceptional service.”
Besides landscaping, lawn maintenance
and cleaning services, Willow Estate
Management also offers 24-hour snow
removal and takes care of odd jobs for its
Pride and Service in
customers. Our Community
Barrera is a graduate of South Side
High School in Fort Wayne.
He studied law enforcement at
Vincennes University and holds a bach-
elor’s degree in criminal justice from
Indiana University-Purdue University Fort
Wayne (IPFW).
He has been involved with baseball
coaching and the Foster Park Little
League since 2001 and attends St. John
the Baptist Catholic Church.
For more information on the services of
Willow Estate Management, call 260-557-
1450.

401(k) Review and Rollover

Your 401(k) offers
tax-deductible contributions,
tax-deferred growth of
earnings potential and a
variety of investment options
— so it’s a great tool for
building retirement savings.
Yet, like all tools, your 401(k)
must be used properly to get
the best results. That’s why
you should review your
401(k) at least annually and
make whatever adjustments
are needed.
Depending on where you
work, you may get some
401(k) review help from your
plan provider. But if that
assistance isn’t available, you
might want to consult with a
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As you begin to review your
401(k), your first question
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much should I contribute?” At
the very least, try to put in
enough to receive your
employer’s matching contribu-
tion, if one is offered. If you
don’t earn this match, you are
essentially walking away from
“free money.” Beyond this,
though, the amount you put in
to your 401(k) might depend
on what other retirement
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withdrawals until you’re
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Of course, it’s not only how
much you put into your
401(k) that determines its
success — it’s also how you
choose to allocate your invest-
ment dollars. (Keep in mind
that asset allocation does not
ensure a profit or protect
against loss.) Your 401(k) may
have a dozen or more invest-
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funds, bond funds and money
market funds. To choose the
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speaking, the younger you are,
the more aggressive you can
afford to be with your 401(k)
investments, because you’ll
have decades in which to
overcome the inevitable down
periods of the market. As you
get older, you may wish to
invest somewhat more conser-
vatively, but you’ll still need
some growth potential in your
401(k) portfolio.
• Your goals — Everyone has
different goals for retirement.
You might want to retire early
and travel the world, while your
co-worker desires to work as
long as possible and then, upon
retirement, stay close to home
and pursue hobbies. Because
you each have different goals,
with different income needs, you
also may need to follow different
investment strategies within
your 401(k).
• Your other retirement income
sources — If you have a variety
of retirement income sources —
a pension from another job, an
IRA, a spouse with generous
retirement benefits — you may
need to invest differently,
perhaps less aggressively, than if
you had fewer options for
retirement income.
Apart from putting away as
much as you can in your 401(k)
and choosing the right invest-
ment mix, what else can you do
to get the most out of your plan?
Here’s a suggestion: If you have
worked at various jobs and you
have multiple 401(k)s, consider
rolling them over them into one
account. You might save money
on fees and reduce paperwork,
but, more importantly, you’ll be
able to concentrate your
resources and pursue a unified
investment approach, with all
your investment dollars working
together toward your ultimate
retirement goals.
As you can see, a 401(k)
review and rollover can reward
you in many ways — so do
whatever it takes to maximize
your 401(k)’s performance.
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Workshops aim to sharpen farm business skills
Eighteen Indiana coun-
ties, including Allen, will
host Purdue Extension’s
Risk Management Educa-
tion for Farm Women
workshops in March.
The workshops will
feature three main semi-
nars on the topics of
succession planning,
commodity marketing and
financial risk management.
The most requested
topics from a survey of
past workshop attendees
became the themes for this
workshop, said Purdue
Extension educator Kelly
Heckaman.
“We decided to focus on
flexibility,” Heckaman
said. “Participants are able
to pick what they need,
whether that be one, two
or three sessions, and are
not locked into a six-week
course.”
The goal of the March
10 and 17 seminars is to
increase understanding of
Be aware of winter storm events
Allen County’s Winter
Weather Event Declara-
tion Policy consists of
four different levels:
Red–Level 1: A State of
Emergency has been
declared by the County
Commissioners. Travel
may be restricted to emer-
gency personnel only!
Further restrictions may
be included.
Orange–Level 2: Condi-
tions are threatening to the
safety of the public. Only
essential travel is recom-
mended. Emergency
action plans have been or
should be implemented by
businesses, schools,
government agencies and
other organizations.
Yellow–Level 3:
Routine travel or activities
may be restricted in areas
because of a hazardous
situation; citizens should
use caution or avoid these
areas. Schools and busi-
nesses may begin to
implement their emer-
income statements and
balance sheets while iden-
tifying ways to solve
individual farm issues.
Session leaders will use
case studies, and each
person will receive interac-
tive spreadsheets during
the first session.
“Participants can go
home and input their
farms’ numbers,” she said.
“When we meet again for
the second session, the
group will go over ques-
tions and help fix any
problems identified.”
The succession planning
and commodity marketing
sessions will broadcast
live to different host sites
via a two-way, interactive
webinar, which will allow
participants to ask ques-
tions and interact with
speakers and other host
sites.
The succession planning
workshops will take place
March 24 and 27.
gency action plans.
White–Level 4: A
condition may develop
that limits or hinders
travel or activities in
isolated areas. No travel
restrictions have been
reported, but citizens
should be alert to
changing conditions.
When it comes to
issuing any level of emer-
gency, the decision comes
from the Board of
Commissioners after
consultation with both the
Highway Department
Director and the Sheriff.
Once that happens, the
information will be sent
out through the County’s
Nixle Community Infor-
mation Service, its Twitter
and Facebook social
media platforms, and the
news media.
The County Highway
Department will also be
prepared. The Highway
Department will use
several types of vehicles
Discussion points for
the two-part seminar, led
by Purdue Extension agri-
cultural economist Angela
Gloy, include transferring
management responsi-
bility, strategies for
dealing with family
conflict and choosing the
right legal help.
On March 29, Purdue
Extension agricultural
economist Corinne
Alexander will present the
commodity marketing
workshop.
She will examine
producers’ fluctuating
incomes, introduce pricing
tools and teach marketing
strategies.
Heckaman said one
objective of the program is
to create a network for
women in agriculture.
“If potential participants
are on the fence about
attending, they should
think of all the connec-
tions they can make,”
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Graders are assigned to
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The anti-icing materials
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happen to not meet all of
someone’s goals during
the workshop, there will
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other participants can use
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future.”
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HBA to hold 2011 Parade of Homes
By LINDA LIPP
lindal@fwbusiness.com
The Home Builders Association of
Fort Wayne will bring back its
annual Parade of Homes this fall.
Although it was envisioned as an
The Home Builders Association of Fort Wayne’s 2009 Parade of Homes was held in the
southwest subdivision of Veracruz. The 2011 parade will be held Sept. 23 to Oct. 2.
In establishing Allen County facility,
Greatbatch envisions future growth
CEO says there is increasing demand for orthopedic products
By RICK FARRANT
rfarrant@fwbusiness.com
Greatbatch Medical’s
recent decision to invest
$17 million in a new Allen
County orthopedic device
manufacturing facility is
part of a long-term growth
strategy in Indiana, Great-
batch Inc.’s chief executive
officer said.
The exact scope of that
growth is undecided at this
point, Thomas Hook said,
but in Allen County alone
the global company’s
planned 80,000-square-
foot facility has been
envisioned with an eye
toward future expansion.
“The facility we’re
building, we’re building it
so we can grow into it,”
Hook said in a phone inter-
view from Greatbatch’s
New York headquarters.
“We’re building the facility
two times the size of our
current needs. The idea is
not so much to build a
facility to meet today’s
needs but the needs over
the next decade.
“Any time you work
with a set of leaders in a
community that really gets
it, you’re thinking to do
more deals,” he said. “It
opens up opportunity for
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annual event, the parade has been president of the HBA. “There have
more an every-other-year event in been a number of years we had two
recent history. The last one was held or three builders (willing to partici-
in 2009; and the one before that in pate), but we prefer to have at least
2007. six.”
“The economy has forced our The 2011 parade, set for Sept. 23
hand on several things,” said Craig to Oct. 2, already has five builders
Yoder of Colonial Development, the signed up “and it could be more,”
Yoder said.
This year’s parade will be held in
Valencia, a subdivision just off
Rothman Road in St. Joseph Town-
ship. Homes included in the parade Photo by Sue Reeves
are expected to be in the $250,000 to The Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory in downtown Fort
$275,000 range. Wayne is hosting a “Peter Pan” exhibit through April 10 in its
Prices could rise a little higher Showcase Garden.
than the target range, Yoder
acknowledged, as builders use the
homes to show off their skills, capa-
bilities and talent for innovation.
“What happens is people get a
Local tourism
little carried away. We have never
said to a builder, ‘You can’t go
over,’” he said.
Homes in the 2009 parade in
supports jobs,
Veracruz, in southwest Allen County,
were in the range of $275,000 to
$340,000.
income
By LINDA LIPP
The five builders signed for the
2011 parade thus far are: Delagrange lindal@fwbusiness.com
Homes; Slattery Builders; Bob
Buescher Homes; Lancia Homes; Visitors to Fort Wayne and Allen County spent more
and Windsor Homes. than $466 million here in 2009, according to a new report
Courtesy photo Whenever possible, the builders from Visit Fort Wayne.
try to sell homes that will be in the The tourism bureau said spending in 2009, the most
See TOURISM, page B7
See HBA, page B13
continued development.” from the company’s
The Allen County Whitley County site.
facility near Sweetwater Hook said Greatbatch
Sound along U.S. 30 will Medical has another
develop instruments for facility in Indianapolis that
hip procedures and spine employs about 150 people
fixation, as well as fracture and manufactures ortho-
fixation implants. It is pedic delivery system trays
expected to eventually and cases. The company is
employ about 180 people, in the process of spending
including 105 workers
who will be transferred See GROWTH, page B5
Courtesy photo
Greatbatch Inc., led by CEO Thomas Hook, began making orthopedic
products in 2008. The company’s founder co-invented the first
successfully transplanted pacemaker.
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Nick’s Junction offers hand-breaded tenderloin, more

Nestled on the side of
US 24 as one passes
through Roanoke, Nick’s
Junction is a destination
for good, home-cooked
foods for whole family.
Jim and Dana Draben-
stot, owners of Nick’s
Junction, met while
working at the restaurant
25 years ago this summer. Kitchen, and had to add
Jim’s parents opened the on to this space in 1986
restaurant in 1982 as an when the General Motors
expansion of their Hunt- plant opened nearby. That
ington restaurant, Nick’s year is also when Jim
came on board to help
cook and met Dana. The
rest, as they say, is history.
These days Nick’s Junc-
tion is known for its
hand-breaded tenderloin.
In addition to a full menu,
Nick’s features nightly
specials such as beef and
noodles, chicken and
noodles, Swiss steak, ham
and beans or meatloaf.
Fridays feature an “all-
you-can-eat fish” night for
$7.50. And you can’t
come to lunch or dinner
without trying a piece of
Jim’s melt-in-your mouth
pie, a definite draw and
favorite of his customers.
“The favorite pies
around here,” said Jim,
“tend to be Indiana’s
favorite sugar cream pie
and my black raspberry
pie. Similar, the best seller
Courtesy photo
Nick’s Junction offers hand-
breaded pork tenderloins.
for dessert is the home-
made apple dumplings I
make which really are
delicious.”
Nick’s Junction is open
at 5 a.m. during the week
for an early breakfast and
later on the weekends.
Breakfast is always
buzzing with locals and
regulars who enjoy the
social atmosphere as well
as the great food. Choices
with which to start the day
include biscuits and gravy,
pancakes, fresh sausage
with eggs and potatoes, or
hardy oatmeal with plenty
more selections to choose
from and offer a bottom-
less cup of coffee every
day of the week.
Nick’s Junction is found
at the corner of US 24 and
Station Road, just south of
Roanoke’s downtown
area. The hours are
Monday from 5 a.m.-2
p.m., Tuesday through
Friday 5 a.m.-8 p.m. and
Saturday and Sunday 7
a.m.-1 p.m.

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its 100th anniversary in 2011 with several ness on July 22, 1911 in Bippus, Indiana.
community events. As a service to the people of the commu-
On February 4, BSB will be the major nity, Mr. M.N. Knight conducted a
sponsor for Lord of the Dance at the currency exchange in the general store
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with Knight toward founding a chartered
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Ten years later, another Huntington
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Parkview offers non-
invasive coronary scan
A quick, simple, inex-
pensive and non-invasive
scan that detects coronary
artery disease in its early
stages is now offered at
Parkview Huntington
Hospital. Called the
HeartSmart CT scan, there
are no injections or
special preparations, no
undressing and no pain
associated with the test.
The HeartSmart CT
takes a stop-motion
picture of the beating
heart and the coronary
arteries, showing the
calcified or hardened
Risk factors for heart
attack include:
• Male over age 40
• Female over age 45
• Family history of heart disease
• High cholesterol
• High blood pressure
• Presence of another vascular disease
• Overweight
• Tobacco smoker
• Diabetes
• Stressful lifestyle
• Inactive lifestyle
plaque, which is an early
warning sign of heart
disease. The scan
constructs a three-dimen-
sional image of the heart,
which the cardiologist and
radiologist can view from
any angle.
A HeartSmart scan can
be scheduled by obtaining
a physician’s order, or it
also is available without a
physician’s referral. To
schedule an appointment
at Parkview Huntington
Hospital, call Parkview
scheduling at (877) 225-
5747.
Discover Roanoke
Scholarships awarded
Two Parkview Hunt-
ington Hospital employees
working toward nursing
degrees have received Jill
Dreyer Scholarships for
the spring 2011 semester.
Jessica Moore and
Stephanie Smith, both unit
clerks in the Emergency
Department, will each
receive $750 toward their
education costs for the
upcoming semester.
The scholarship was
established in 2004 in
memory of the late Jill
Dreyer by those who had
worked with her while she
Free programs offered
The Huntington County
Master Gardeners will
present several free
programs throughout
2011.
Register in advance by
calling (260) 358-4826.
“Rain Gardens and Rain
Barrels” takes place at
Hier’s Park on March 2 at
6:30 p.m. The presenter
will be Dick Wymer, and
rain barrels will be avail-
able for purchase at $15.
On May 5, Dr. Kathleen
Hull will present the
program “Medicinal
Herbs” at the Huntington
City-Township Library,
beginning at 6:30 p.m.
“Flower Pounding” will
be the subject of the 7
p.m. June 2 program,
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was a registered nurse at
Parkview Huntington
become a registered nurse.
The application process
ship awards will begin in
June with awards to be
Hospital. for the fall 2011 scholar- announced in August.
Moore, who lives in
Columbia City, is pursuing
an associate’s of science in
nursing at the University
of St. Francis, Fort Wayne.
Her career goals include
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On Aug. 4, beginning at
7 p.m., Master Gardener
Liz Sanders will present
her program, “Flower
Arranging,” at Hier’s Park.
Master Gardener Kay
Lillie will present “Seeds
— Gathering and Saving,”
on Sept. 7 at Hier’s Park.
The program will begin at
7 p.m.
The final program for
2011, “More Gifts From
and For the Garden,” will
be presented Nov. 3 by the
Huntington County
Master Gardeners at
Hier’s Park, beginning at
7 p.m.
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Worship List
Aboite Bahai Group 7526 West Jefferson Blvd 459-3661
Aboite Baptist 5700 Homestead Rd.................... 432-2001
Aboite Lutheran 10312 Aboite Ctr Rd ................ 436-5673
Aboite Missionary 7222 WJefferson Blvd ........ 432-1111
Aldersgate UMC 2417 Getz Rd .......................... 432-1524
Abundant Life Tabernacle 3301 E Coliseum .... 432-0014
Anthony Wayne First Church of God
6012 So Bend Dr .................................................... 432-3342
Arcola United Methodist 11311 Arcola Road .. 625-4103
Bethany Lutheran Church LCMS
2435 Engle Road .................................................... 747-0713
Branches of Christ Ministries-Full Gospel
2010 E Tillman Road .............................................. 447-7784
The Chapel 2505 W Hamiton Rd S ...................... 625-6200
Chapel Of The Road Church 5700 S Anthony .. 422-5150
Catholic Mass for Shut-ins
WISE Ch 33 .......................................... Sundays 10:30 pm
Christ’s Community Church
10616 Liberty Mills Rd .......................................... 436-2637
Christian Fellowship Church
Meeting at Carroll /Shiloh Hall ............................ 486-5925
Congregation B’nai Jacob-Conservative
7227 Bittersweet Moors Ct .................................... 672-8459
Cornerstone Alliance
5833 E CR 900 N, Roanoke .................................... 672-2257
Coventry Baptist 10926 Aboite Center Rd .......... 432-3499
Crossbridge Community Church
10001 Dawsons Creek Blvd (Dupont YMCA) .......... 485-5613
The Crossroads Church 4320 Bass Rd ............ 484-2790
Emmanuel Community Church
12222 W US Hwy 24 .............................................. 672-3377
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
917 W Jefferson Blvd ............................................ 423-1369
Emmaus Lutheran Church LCMS
8626 Covington Rd ................................................ 459-7722
Faith Ev. Lutheran 3416 E 900 N, Roanoke .......... 672-1140
Fountain Of Life (Non Denominational)
at The Fort Wayne INN ........................................ 436-5683
First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
4800 S Calhoun .................................................... 744-3239
First Church Of Christ, Scientist
4242 Buesching .................................................... 492-0550
First Missionary Church 701 W Rudisill Blvd .... 745-4994
First Presbyterian Church 300 W Wayne St .... 426-7421
First Wayne Street UMC 300 E Wayne St .......... 422-4681
Full Force International Ministries
3017 Oxford St ...................................................... 755-3545
Grace Episcopal 10010 Aurora Place ................ 432-9221
Grace St. John’s United Church Of Christ
4120 S Webster .................................................... 745-4951
Liberty Mills Church of the Nazarene
10621 Liberty Mills Rd .......................................... 459-7626
LifeWater Community Church
5600 Westbreeze Trail .......................................... 432-3717
The Lutheran Hour WOWO 1190AM .......... Sunday 11am
Monson Chapel UMC
12220 Lwr Huntington Rd, Roanoke ........................ 672-3036
♥ 2, 3 & 4 day Preschool
♥ Full-Day Kindergarten
♥ Grades 1 – 6
♥ Christ-Centered Education
♥ Cutting-edge technology
♥ School network, Smartboards and WiFi
♥ RenWeb – online school management system
♥ Technology & Computer Education class
♥ New Art curriculum & designated Art Teacher
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♥ On-Site Before/After School Care
♥ On-Site Summer Program
♥ Athletics and Extra-Curricular Opportunities
♥ Tuition Assistance available
♥ All faiths welcome
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Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church
1819 Reservation Dr .............................................. 747-4121
My Father’s House 5712 Bass Rd ...................... 459-9696
New Hope Baptist Church
8918 Aboite Center Rd .......................................... 434-1111
Northside Church of Christ
1230 W Wallen Rd ................................................ 489-9026
Oak Park Church 14922 Illinois Rd .................... 625-3699
Peace Evangelical Lutheran LCMS
4900 Fairfield Ave .................................................. 744-3869
Peace United Church of Christ
9123 Aboite CtrRd .................................................. 432-8290
Pilgrim Holiness 1516 Ardmore ........................ 432-8484
Pleasant Chapel United Method
880 E 1100 N, Roanoke .......................................... 672-2957
Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ
501 West Berry Street .......................................... 423-9424
Risen Savior Lutheran Elca
8010 W Jefferson Blvd .......................................... 432-1214
Roanoke Baptist
11015 Lafayette Center Rd, Roanoke ...................... 478-5500
Roanoke Brethren Church
415 S Main, Roanoke ............................................ 672-3796
Roanoke Christ’s UMC 148 W 3rd, Roanoke ...... 672-2945
Roanoke Seminary
UMC 285 N. Seminary, Roanoke ............................ 672-3167
Shiloh Baptist 2200 Covington Rd ...................... 432-5013
Sonrise Church
Corner of Scott & Illinois Rd .............. sonrisechurch.info
Sonrise Church Roanoke Campus
Monson Chapel .................................................... 469-3700
Southwest Church Of Christ 5500 Ardmore .... 747-3058
Southwest Lutheran Church
5120 Homestead Rd .............................................. 436-4474
Southwinds Church of Christ
3410 Dicke Rd ...................................................... 434-1656
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic
10700 Aboite Ctr Rd .............................................. 432-0268
St. Joseph Catholic 1910 Hale Ave .................. 432-5113
St. Joseph Catholic 641 N Main, Roanoke ........ 672-2838
St. Patrick’s Catholic 12305 Arcola Rd ............ 625-4151
St. Michael Lutheran 2131 Getz Rd .................. 432-2033
The River Christian Church
4509 Homstead Rd ................................................ 415-2261
Trinity English Lutheran (ELCA)
405 W Wayne ........................................................ 426-3424
Trinity Episcopal Church 611 W. Berry ............ 423-1693
Unitarian Universalist Congregation
5310 Old Mill Rd .................................................... 744-1867
United Christian Ministries
11925 N 500 E, Roanoke ........................................ 672-9800
Westview Alliance 9804 Illinois Rd .................. 432-2856
Woodview Church of God 1825 Getz Rd .......... 432-5950
Worship For Shut-ins WPTA TV 21 ...... Sunday 6:30 am
WINM TV 63 ........................................ Sunday 11:30 am
Comcast Ch. 55, FiOS Ch. 25 ........Sun. & Mon. 4:00 pm
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Sensory sensitive films to premiere in Fort Wayne

Going to see a movie with a person To provide a more comfortable setting
affected by autism or some other for this unique audience, Regal Cinemas
disability can be difficult due to different at Coldwater Crossing will turn the
sensory triggers. From the dark theatre lights up and the sound down, and guests
to the loud and booming sound systems, are free to get up, dance, walk, shout, or
a movie can become overwhelming. whatever else feels right. In addition,
Easter Seals Arc and Regal Cinemas at outside food is permitted and the conces-
Coldwater Crossing will offer sensory
sensitive films at 10 a.m. on March 5.
sion stands will be open as well.
For more info, call Tony Belton,
An interactive
The film will be Rango, starring Johnny
Depp, about a chameleon with an iden-
Easter Seals Arc public relations coordi-
nator, at 469-2777. For more about the story book is FREE
tity crisis. The cost is $7. movie, visit www.rangomovie.com.
with each purchase
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$6 million to retrofit that
plant.
Greatbatch Medical also
continue growing. A lot of
the same skills and abili-
ties are transportable, so
“You’re in different
organizations,” he said,
“but you’re working
“Cooper”
has an orthopedic design we can leverage our together to solve very Interactive story book buddies and story book
center in Warsaw that strengths.” complex technological
employs 10 people, Hook Hook said Greatbatch problems to improve
said, and orthopedic
manufacturing facilities in
Medical’s Allen County
expansion will be a delib-
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2008. The publicly traded business because of the and they’re going to want
company is better known region’s proximity to some it to lead longer and better
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TOURISM from page
recent year for which data
were available, was up 12
percent over 2006, the last
time an economic impact
study was done — an
increase of 4 percent per
year.
Tourism supported more
than 7,000 jobs, generated
nearly $100 million in
wages and salaries and
produced local tax
revenue of about $13.7
million and state tax
revenue of $42.5 million
in 2009, the report said.
“I think anytime that
you summarize numbers
like that, it’s amazing,”
said Jim Anderson,
director of the Fort Wayne
Children’s Zoo and
chairman of the conven-
tion and tourism agency’s
board. “I think residents
don’t usually think of Fort
Wayne as a tourist desti-
nation.”
The zoo, one of the
city’s top attractions, drew
a record 619,000 visitors
in 2009, the year it
opened a major new addi-
tion, the $10.5-million
African Journey exhibit.
Average annual atten-
dance is about 550,000,
with 60 percent of visitors
coming from outside Fort
Wayne and Allen County.
Indiana accounts for 59
percent of visitors to Fort
Wayne and Allen County,
according to the tourism
report, and neighbors
Ohio, Michigan and Illi-
nois together account for
B1
another 33 percent. About
44 percent of visitors are
guests in local hotels, 25
percent are day trippers,
20 percent visit friends
and family and 11 percent
are just passing through.
For those who do stay
overnight, local lodging
choices have increased.
“We’ve added a new hotel
in the county every year
for 10 years,” said Dan
O’Connell, president and
CEO of Visit Fort Wayne.
“Our hospitality industry
has grown steadily.”
The total occupancy of
Fort Wayne/Allen County
hotels was about the same
in 2008 and 2009 —
based on tax revenue —
but fell in 2010.
Faced with cuts in
leisure and business travel
resulting from the slow
economy, many hotels
reduced rates to try to
entice visitors.
Lodging guests spent an
average of more than
$123 a day, nearly double
the average spending of
visitors in town to see
friends and relatives, the
Visit Fort Wayne report
said.
Business travel accounts
for about 60 percent of
hotel sales, and to a
certain degree, the busi-
ness and convention travel
market is still “plogging
along,” O’Connell said.
The bureau uses a fairly
complex formula, based
on industry standards, to
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estimate to overall
economic impact of
percent of visitors.
Local residents also
to offer.
Discover Fort Wayne, a
city,” Henry wrote in a
letter inviting community
conventions, meetings and may have an impact on new initiative proposed by leaders to an initial
other group events, whether new businesses Henry, could help turn meeting.
according to marketing choose to move into town. local residents into “The idea is to try and
manager Kristen Guthrie. Some companies consid- ambassadors for the city, get more local citizens
“Generally, it comes ering locating here “come Suarez said. aware of what there is to
down to how many in under the radar,” said The specifics of the see and do here,” O’Con-
people, how many nights Frank Suarez, spokesman proposal are still being nell said. “It’s also about
they’re staying and where for Mayor Tom Henry. formulated. giving people a sense of
they’re coming from. They send teams in, “In order for our resi- pride in the community.
Most everything else are sometimes even before dents to be Fort Wayne’s When people do have a
just standard multipliers,” contacting economic best ambassadors and sense of pride in the
she said. development organiza- capture the world’s atten- community, they want to
The recent Indiana tions, to look around, talk tion — both visitors and show it off and they invite
Music Educators Associa- to residents and get a new business investments, people in.”
tion convention at the sense of what the city has we’ve got to celebrate our
Grand Wayne Convention
Center, for example,
brought in about 3,000
people for three days. The
total economic impact of
that event alone was esti-
mated at $1 million to
$1.3 million.
The Indiana State
Democratic Convention in
2012, which could bring
2,000 to 2,500 people to
town for a couple of days,
could have an economic
impact of $500,000 to
$600,000, the bureau esti-
mated. “We will know
better when we have a
better attendance esti-
mate,” Guthrie said.
The Internet is the most
popular source of travel
information for prospec-
tive visitors, used by an
estimated 75 percent,
according to the Visit Fort
Wayne report. Many
people use more than one
source, with local conven-
tion bureaus providing
information to more than
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and relatives helping 36.4
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‘Small Squares’ at Orchard Gallery in March

Small Squares, an exhibition of
paintings, photography, mixed
media, clay, jewelry, wood and glass
by more than 30 artists, will be
presented by The Orchard Gallery
of Fine Art, 6312-A Covington
Road, March 3-31. An artist recep-
tion will be at the gallery from noon
to 5 p.m. on March 5.
The exhibition features square
artwork, no larger than 14x14
inches, including paintings, tiles,
photos and mixed media pieces on
the walls, plus three-dimensional
work in clay, wood, glass, fiber and
jewelry with a square shape or
design motif. Peggy Brown,
formerly of Fort Wayne and a
nationally known artist, has sent in
several pieces for this event.
The gallery is open Mondays,
Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays
from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tues-
days and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to
7 p.m. There is no admission fee. Courtesy photo Courtesy photo

Wood collage by Kim Rorick Still life by Ales Pancner

Event offers free prom to teens

Bennacht Counseling and Consulting, LLC is spon-
soring an essay contest, “Be the Change You Want to
See,” for disadvantaged teens in the Fort Wayne area who
are making positive contributions to their community
through dedication to family, friends, school, academics
and community organizations. Ten finalists will be
selected. Eight finalists will be awarded a gift certificate
to local merchants. Two winning finalists will be awarded
gift certificates to local merchants to cover the cost of
attending prom at their high school in the spring of 2011.
Teens must be enrolled full time as high school
students, maintaining a B grade point average, facing
socio-economic hardship, and be actively involved in a
not-for-profit organization which will recommend and
mentor the teen(s) throughout this Promenade 2011 event.
Teens may enter as individuals or as couples, but all
entrants must meet these qualifications. Essays and
supporting documentation may be submitted until Feb. 28
by mail, e-mail or through the website.
The two winning finalists will be announced at an
abridged seminar, “Making Positive Connections,”
presented by Susan R. Moeder, LMHC. This seminar will
last about two hours, and will discuss prom etiquette. The
seminar is scheduled for April 16, at Northeast Indiana
Innovation Center, in cooperation with Women’s Enter-
prise of the Fort Wayne Women’s Bureau. There is no
cost to attend the seminar. Finalists and their organization
sponsors are required to attend this seminar, in its
entirety, and the winning finalists will be announced and
gift certificates will be awarded to all finalists at its
conclusion. Parent(s) or parent figures are invited to
attend this “Making Positive Connections” seminar so
they, too, may be recognized for their mentoring of the
finalists.
For more information and complete “Be the Change
You Want to See” Promenade 2011 Event Guidelines, go
to www.bennacht.com/buzz.aspx.
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Local businesses receive EDGE awards

Two local business Business was Fort Wayne category, Auburn resi-
were presented with resident Marsha Wulpi, dents Terry and Lori
2011 EDGE Awards in owner of JAM Impres- Berndt were recognized
recognition of their sions in Fort Wayne, for their new company,
Economic Development whose company special- The Olive Twist, which
& Growth through Entre- izes in direct-to-garment is located in Covington
preneurship (EDGE) by printing, embroidery and Plaza in Fort Wayne.
Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman. promotional products. Their new culinary
A total of 18 Hoosier Wulpi has been in busi- boutique features an
businesses statewide ness for nearly six years olive oil and balsamic
were chosen for this and was originally based vinegar tasting bar. The
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Receiving an EDGE In the EDGE Award has become popular with
Award for Established for Emerging Business local food aficionados.

Northeast Indiana recipients of the 2011 EDGE Award were Auburn residents Lori and Terry Berndt (left
and center), owners of The Olive Twist, and Fort Wayne resident Marsha Wulpi (right), owner of JAM
Impressions. Both companies are based in Fort Wayne.
Waynedale group plans fundraiser
As a fundraiser for the greater
Waynedale area, a special clothing line
was created by www.waynedale.com to
boost community exposure and local
business. Proceeds from all items sold
go towards the ‘Support Waynedale
Fund Raising’ effort for community
enhancing initiatives.
Currently available are Waynedale t-
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colors. All of these items have been
designed and purchased in Waynedale.
The t-shirts and hoodies are made with a
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Church to meet
at Canterbury
The River Christian Church will begin meeting at
Canterbury High School, just south of the corner of
Covington and Smith Roads near Time Corners, on
March 6.
After launching nearly five years ago, The River has
continued to grow. From fewer than 100 people in atten-
dance that first Sunday, The River now reaches hundreds
of families, and offers programs for kids, pre-teens, teens
and adults. The River has also partnered in service proj-
ects with local schools, inner-city missions, and missions
around the world—including Mexico, Russia and
Uganda.
According to Mark Cleaveland, founder and lead pastor
at The River, “God placed a burden in me to gather
together as many other broken people as possible, who
were filled with life-baggage, with different life-stories,
with different strengths and current struggles. I want The
River to be a church that is refreshingly radical, authentic
and simple, a place where hundreds and even thousands
of people would begin to pursue God through Biblical
truth, genuine community, and life transformation.”
For more information about The River Christian
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Show choir event features local schools
Four local show choirs will
compete at Lafayette Jefferson High
School at The Xtreme Show Choir
Showdown on Feb. 19.
Choirs from Bishop Leurs, Home-
stead, Carroll and Huntington North
high schools will join choirs from
Anderson, Brownsburg, Chesterton,
DeKalb, New Prairie and Western
Boone at the competition. As host,
Lafayette Jeff’s First Edition and
Expressions choirs will not compete
but will perform exhibitions.
The 10-school competition runs
Girl Scouts
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donations for
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Local Girl Scout troops
20157 and 20063 will host
a Used Book Media Sale
on April 15 and 16 at
Deer Ridge Elementary
School and are currently
collecting items (books,
cds, dvds, vhs tapes, etc.)
for the sale.
Donations can be
dropped at collection
boxes at Deer Ridge,
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per person, and the daytime and 1960s. Many are calling it the Glee
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Mixed Show Choir teams compete The first show choir competition was
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Travis Holdman after session on Tuesday, Jan. 11. During their
Luers awards scholarships time at the Statehouse, Miller and Holbrook toured historic
offices worked with Holdman (R-Markle) and his staff and
Winners of the 16th Robbins (St. Louis Wayne), Alaina Richert observed bills being introduced on the Senate floor and
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4-H offers plant fundraiser from March 12-17 as the
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18
Gone to Pieces Quilting Day. The Aboite Township Community Center ,
11321 Aboite Center Rd , Fort Wayne. 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Gone to Pieces
is sponsoring a Day of Quilting and meeting new friends. Bring your
machine and prjects you wish to work on for the day. $30 per person
registration fee covers three meals, snacks, drinks and prizes throughout
the day. E-mail dkstouder@frontier.com or call Deb at 482-3460 for info.
Visual Arts Faculty Art Show. Huntington University, Huntington. 9 a.m.-
5 p.m. Professors Ken Hopper, Rebecca Coffman and Barb Michel along
with adjunct faculty Joni Walker and Rebekah Hubley will display works
in a variety of mediums, including paintings, photography, ceramics and
silk screen printmaking. There will be an artist reception from 6 to 7:30
p.m. Feb. 4 where the faculty artists will discuss their works. The gallery
is free and open to the public.
Fish dinner. Gilbert Davis American Legion Hall, 115 S. Main St.,
Churubusco. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Features fried Alaskan pollock fish with
freedom fries, coleslaw or applesauce and roll and butter. Cost of the
dinner is $7, or all-you-can-eat for $8. Carry-outs will be available and
delivery is available for 10 or more orders by calling 260-693-6263.
Money goes to support the Churubusco Turtle Days Festival.
JAZZFEST 2011. Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce, 826 Ewing St., Fort
Wayne. 7-11 p.m. Three floors of live music in the beautiful Fort Wayne
Chamber of Commerce Building. Club Soda will provide light hors
d’oeurves and desserts for purchase, and a cash bar on each level. All
ticket buyers will receive a free CD at the event featuring songs from the
bands playing!
Steel Magnolias. Huntington University, Huntington. 7:30 p.m. This
wildly popular play follows the ups and downs of six women whose rela-
tionships endure both the good and the bad. Special guest director
Michael Haws will direct this heart-warming, southern piece. Perform-
ances take place in the Studio Theatre. Tickets cost $12 for general
admission, $10 for students and seniors, $6 for children 13 and younger,
$5 for HU students and $9 for HU faculty/staff. For reservations, call the
Merillat Centre for the Arts Box Office at (260) 359-4261 from 9 a.m. to
11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19
Aqua Zumba. Jorgensen Family YMCA, 10313 Aboite Center Road, Fort
Wayne. Free for members.
Heartsaver First Aid course. Jorgensen Family YMCA, 10313 Aboite
Center Road, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-noon. Register at Jorgensen YMCA.
$35 mbr, $55 non-mbr.
The Pennsylvania Railroad in the Tri-State area. Pennsylvania Railroad
Passenger Station, 221 W. Baker St., Fort Wayne. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The
history of the “Standard Railroad of the World” in photographs, maps,
equipments and scale models. Admission is $4 (under 12 free).
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11 a.m. Learn about electricity by creating a circuit, making a motor,
studying a solar cell and more. Participants in NISTEM earn points by
attending. Regular conservatory admission applies. Call 427-6440 for
info.
LOL@RLC. Resurrection Lutheran Church, 14318 Lima Road, Fort
Wayne. 2 p.m. Comedy by ventriloquist David Pendleton. Tickets buy
one get one free and start at $15. Childcare provided. Call 637-5900 for
info. Proceeds to Interfaith Hospitality Network.
Derby Girls vs. Ohio Rollergirls. Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, ,
Fort Wayne. 6 p.m. In the expo center. General admission $12 or 2 for
$20; seniors $7. Tickets at box office or Ticketmaster. Parking $4 & $8.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20
Pregnancy, Childbirth and Parenting Bible Study. Fort Wayne, , Fort Wayne.
6-7:30 p.m. Pregnancy is a time of great personal and spiritual develop-
ment. Blessed Journeys welcomes expectant couples to join us for a
unique and insightful 10 week journey to not only prepare for childbirth,
but also explore the role God has for you as stewards of His most precious
creation. Group meetings begin January 9, 2011. Details and registration
at www.blessedjourneysccc.com. amberlhagen@gmail.com.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21
Networking 101 & Business Support. Fort Wayne Women’s Bureau, 3521
Lake Ave, Fort Wayne. 9-11 a.m. No charge.
Embroiderer’s Guild of America. Allen County Public Library (main
branch), 900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne. 9:30 a.m. Call 749-4987 for
info.
Open networking. AJ’s Bar & Grill, 2488 Getz Road, Fort Wayne. noon.
No cost, no exclusivity by profession. Each person gets a few minutes to
tell about your business, plus there is a featured speaker.
Developing Your Family Child Care Business. Northeast Indiana Innovation
Center, 3201 Stellhorn Road, Fort Wayne. 6-9 p.m. 10-week course
presented by Women’s Enterprise to help you start a family child care
business. Cost $90. Call 424-7977 to pre-register.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22
General cancer support. Sugar Grove Church of God, 5019E 500S-57,
Churubusco.
Nature Hikes at Eagle Marsh. Eagle Marsh Barn, South Side Engle R, one-
half mile east of W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne. 9-11 a.m.
Getting Started with Government Procurement. Fort Wayne Women’s
Bureau, 3521 Lake Ave, Fort Wayne. noon-2 p.m. Information to help
business owners understand the federal procurement process and how to
market to the federal government, presented by Women’s Enterprise. $50.
Call 424-7977, ext. 219 to pre-register.
Drug & Alcohol Abuse: Your Mental Well-Being. United Way of Allen
County Carriage House, 334 E. Berry Street, Fort Wayne. 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Community education class presented by United Way of Allen County
and Northeast Indiana Central Labor Council. RSVP to Tom
Lewandowski at 482-5588 or Vickie Meyers at 422-4776.
Aqua Zumba. Jorgensen Family YMCA, 10313 Aboite Center Road, Fort
Wayne. 6-7 p.m. Free for members.
PCOS support. Dupont Hospital, 2520 E. Dupont Road, Fort Wayne. 6-7
p.m. E-mail Jen at NEIcysters@gmail.com for info.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly). Taylor Chapel United Methodist
Church, 10145 Maysville Road, Fort Wayne. 6 p.m. First meeting free.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23
Home school PE class. Jorgensen Family YMCA, 10313 Aboite Center
Road, Fort Wayne. Activities include swim lessons, tumbling, gym games
Precision
and strength conditioning for kids 11 and up. Various times. Call Jennifer
Harkness at 432-8953 for info. Registration required.
Three Rivers Gem & Mineral Society. Science Central, 1950 N. Clinton St.,
Fort Wayne. 7 p.m. meeting, 8 p.m. break, 8:15-9 p.m. featured program.
Huntington University Leadership Luncheon. Huntington University, 2303
College Ave., Huntington. noon-1 p.m. Attendees can learn some prac-
tical leadership actions to prevent “running out of gas” as Ed
Vessels presents one of The Center of Leadership Studies Habitudes,
“Emotional Fuel.” The cost is $10 per person. For reservations,
contact Barb Baker at (260) 359-4069 or bbaker@huntington.edu.
MBE/WBE Certification. Fort Wayne Women’s Bureau, 3521 Lake Ave,
Fort Wayne. 1-3 p.m. Hands-on program presented by Women’s Enter-
prise to help businesses complete the application for minority- or
women-owned certification. $50. Call 424-7977, ext. 219 to pre-register.
QuickBooks 101. Brown Mackie College, 3000 East Colisuem Blvd, Fort
Wayne. 2-4 p.m. $50 for all sessions. To register contact (260) 424-7977
ext. 219 or info@womensenterprise.org.
Blessed Journeys Christian Childbirth Class. Fort Wayne, , Fort Wayne. 6-
8:30 p.m. Learn how to apply Biblical principles and evidence-based
information to pregnancy, childbirth and parenting. Register at
www.blessedjourneysccc.com. amberlhagen@gmail.com.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24
Botanical Brown Bag. Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, , .
noon-1 p.m. Learn to find your way around the night sky with members
of the Fort Wayne Astronomical Society. Free coffee and tea. No reser-
vations needed. Conservatory admission applies.
Business Plan Basics. Northeast Indiana Innovation Center, 3201 Stell-
horn Road, Fort Wayne. 2-4 p.m. Learn to build a business plan including
the most common errors and how to avoid them. Presented by Women’s
Enterprise. Pre-registration required, call 424-7977, ext. 219.
Conquering Breast Cancer support group. John Young Center, 2109 E.
State Blvd., Fort Wayne. 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Government Programs for Landowners. Roanoke Brethren Church, 415 S.
Main St. , Roanoke. 6:30-8 p.m. Learn about federal conservation and
habitat enhancement programs. Sponsored by Little River Wetlands
Project. Free.
Men as Caregivers support. Crescent Avenue Methodist Church, 1232
Crescent Ave., Fort Wayne. 6:30-8 p.m. For men who are caring for a
loved one. Call Gail at 484-9560 for info.
Depression + 12. Christ’s Hope Ministry and Church, 2818 Carroll Road,
Fort Wayne. 7 p.m. 12-step program for those living with depression. For
more info contact Marilee Stroud at 312-6069 or mtstroud@frontier.com.
Forester Lecture Series. Huntington University, , Huntington. 7 p.m. Dr.
Christopher Fee, professor of humanities at Gettysburg College, will
examine “The Anglo-Saxon Christ Militant.” Fee’s presentation
will explore the image of Jesus in early medieval art, literature and
iconography. Free and open to the public. For more information, contact
Dr. Jeff Webb at (260) 359-4243.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25
Heart Ball. Fort Wayne Country Club, 5221 Covington Road, Fort Wayne.
Chaired by Dr. Rudy and Rhonda Kachmann, this fundraiser for the
American Heart Association features dinner, live auction, and live music.
Tickets $200 each. Corporate tables and sponsorships available. Call 485-
9890 for info.
Blood drive. Huntington University, 2303 College Ave., Huntington. 11
a.m.-5 p.m. Rescheduled from Feb. 2 due to weather. Individuals who are
interested in donating blood may register online at www.givelife.org or in
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Nature photography workshop. Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conserva-
tory. 9:30 a.m.-noon. Learn to take stunning photos of nature. Bring
digital camera with removable memory card and fully charged battery.
No cell phone or video cameras. Ages 12+. Call 427-6011 to register by
Feb. 19. $16 members, $19 nonmembers.
Winter Carnival. Community Center, 233 W Main St, Fort Wayne. 1-4
p.m. Horse-drawn carriage rides, ice carving and curling demonstrations,
indoor ice fishing, snow crats and activities. Other locations include
McMillen Park Golf Clubhouse and Franke Park Nature Lodge. Free
admission, prizes and refreshments at all locations.
Design on Life, “A Stroll Down Bourbon Street”. Allen County War Memo-
rial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne. 6:30 p.m. This year’s
theme will feature street performers, New Orleans style food, as well as
silent and live auctions. Complimentary Fort Wayne Home and Garden
Show tickets are included with each ticket. All proceeds will benefit
Cancer Services. $50 per person if purchased before Feb. 5, $75 per
person after. For tickets contact Amber Recker at 484-9560, Toll Free @
866-484-9560, or arecker@cancer-services.org.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27
F.E.W. FEWmigation. Broadripple, 4610 Parnell Ave, Fort Wayne. 4 p.m.
Professional wrestling, family friendly environment. Doors open at 3
p.m. sales@fwfew.com. fwfew.com.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28
Living Healthier Lecture series. University of Saint Francis, 2701 Spring
St., Fort Wayne. noon-1 p.m. Bring your lunch and a canned donation for
Community Harvest Food Bank.
Fathers United for Equal Rights. IHOP, Corner of Coldwater & Coliseum,
Fort Wayne. 7:30 p.m. Topics of interest to divorced fathers. 493-9788.
Embroiderer’s Guild of America. Friendly Fox, 4001 South Wayne Ave.,
Fort Wayne. 8 p.m. Call 749-4987 for info.
TUESDAY, MARCH 1
Southwest Women’s Networking. Don Halls Tavern at Coventry, 5745
Coventry Lane, Fort Wayne. 4-6 p.m. 747-5202.
Appleseed Quilters Guild. Classic Cafe, 4832 Hillegas Road, Fort Wayne.
6:30 p.m.
THURSDAY, MARCH 3
Welcome coffee. Sweetwater, 5501 U.S. Hwy. 30, Fort Wayne. 9:30 a.m.
For newcomers to Fort Wayne. RSVP to terrischuttechina@yahoo.com or
hospitality@fwnewcomers.com by March 2.
Home & Garden Show. Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, , Fort
Wayne. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Expo Center. Adults $10, seniors $6, kids under
12 free.
Supershot immunization clinic. Aldersgate Church, 2417 Getz Road, Fort
Wayne. 4-7 p.m. Free immunizations up to age 18. Parents must provide
shot record. Call 424-SHOT for info.
4-H info night. Aboite Township Fire Department Station #1, 11321
Aboite Center Road, Fort Wayne. 7 p.m. Youths in grades 3-12 can partic-
ipate in an Aboite Homesteaders 4-H meeting and learn about the
program. Guest speaker from Auntie Annie’s Pretzels. RSVP to 432-
9789.
Universal design program. Allen County Extension Office on the IPFW
Campus, 4001 Crescent Ave. 7 p.m. Learn how the home environment
can be adapted as physical capabilities change. Call 481-6826 for info.
SUNDAY, MARCH 6
Jackie Lloyd benefit. Curly’s Village Inn, 4205 Bluffton Road, Fort
Wayne. 3-7 p.m. Benefit for breast cancer patient and Waynedale resident
Jackie Lloyd. Entertainment by Kimmy Dean Show. $10 buffet. Raffle
and items to purchase donated by local businesses and vendors.
MONDAY, MARCH 7
Beyond Affairs Network. 7 p.m. e-mail fortwaynban@yahoo.com for loca-
tion. Support group for victims of infidelity.
TUESDAY, MARCH 8
Flax & Fleece Spinners Guild. Historic Swinney Homestead, 1424 W
Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne. 7-9 p.m. 637-8622.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9
La Leche League. St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 1101 S. Lafayette, Fort
Wayne. 9:30 a.m. No charge. Breastfeeding support group.
Leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma support. Parkview Cancer Center, 11141
Parkview Plaza Drive, Fort Wayne. 10-11:30 a.m.
Suicide survivors support. Plymouth Congregational Church, 501 W.
Berry St., Fort Wayne. 7 p.m. 387-6934.
THURSDAY, MARCH 10
Settlers’ Hand-Art Series. Historic Swinney Homestead, 1424 W Jefferson
Blvd, Fort Wayne. 9-11:30 a.m. Learn the history of pins and pincush-
ions; stitch an heirloom pincushion of your own. $15 by March 2. RSVP
to 637-6692.
FRIDAY, MARCH 11
Fish fry. Park Edelweiss, 3355 Elmhurst Dr., Fort Wayne. 4:30-7 p.m.
Breaded pollock, scalloped potatoes, coleslaw, cakes. All you can eat $8
adults, $5 children 12 and under. Sponsored by Fort Wayne Maenner-
chor/Damenchor.
Spaghetti Dinner Fund Raiser & Silent Auction. Avalon Missionary Church,
1212 Lower Huntington Rd., Fort Wayne. 5-8 p.m. Proceeds will go
toward the Hoium Family International Adoption Fund. Menu includes
spaghetti supper, salad, french bread, drink and cookies. Minimum adult
donation $5/meal; children ages 5-8 can eat for $2.50/meal with a paying
adult and children 4 and under can eat for free. Door prizes and silent
auction with closing bids at 7:30 pm. Visit our adoption blog at
http://yiandmeitogether.blogspot.com. Doors open at 4:30 pm.
SATURDAY, MARCH 12
Gun & Knife Show. Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne. 9
a.m.-5 p.m. Expo center. Adults $6, kids 6-12 $2, kids under 6 free.
Parking $4 & $8.
Northern Indiana Golf Show. Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, Fort
Wayne. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Expo center. Adults $6. Parking $4 & $8.
TUESDAY, MARCH 15
Conquering Breast Cancer support. Parkview Cancer Center, 11141
Parkview Plaza Drive, Fort Wayne. 6:30-8:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16
Welcome luncheon. Chops, 6421 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. 11 a.m.
For women new to Fort Wayne in the last 18 months who are seeking new
friendships and support. RSVP to Marianne at 637-7359.
Money Matters—Money Smart. Northeast Indiana Innovation Center, 3201
Stellhorn Road, Fort Wayne. 6:30-8 p.m. Lake City Bank partners with
Women’s Enterprise to offer a financial education workshop. Benefits
include the opportunity to build assets through savings, create or repair
credit history, and establish two credit lines on a credit report. Cost: $10.
To register call (260) 424-7977 ext. 219 or info@womensenterprise.org.
SATURDAY, MARCH 19
Cinderella Dress Day. Boys and Girls Club, 2609 S. Fairfield Ave., Fort
Wayne. 10 a.m.-noon. 10th annual event gives gently used prom dresses
to young ladies with financial need. To donate formal dresses, drop them
off at any Peerless Cleaner location Feb. 1-March 12.
SUNDAY, MARCH 20
Pet first aid class. Animal Care & Control, 3020 Hillegas Road, Fort
Wayne. noon-4 p.m. Learn to respond to pet health emergencies. $55 fee
includes classroom materials and a dog or cat first aid manual with DVD.
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