St. Joe Times - March 2013

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March 8, 2013

Outreach helps Taylor Chapel Church

By Garth Snow gsnow@kpcnews.net

The menu was pancakes, and the agenda was fellowship.

Bethel United Methodist Church served a breakfast fundraiser to benefit Taylor Chapel United Methodist Church, which is recovering from a December fire. Visitors from each church shared their association with the other.

Bethel Pastor the Rev. Brian Campbell was greeting visitors when Taylor Associate Pastor the Rev. Keith Shreffler stopped by. “Thank you for putting this on for us,” Shreffler said.

“My dad’s picture is down there on the wall,” Shreffler said. “He was one of the previous pastors here.”

Campbell replied that the discussion of the Taylor Chapel fire quickly led to the decision to sponsor the fundraiser.

“My wife and I were at a district United Methodist Churches Christmas party, and we just happened to have it at Taylor Chapel this year,” Campbell said, “and it was just a week or so later when the fire happened.”

“As the associate pastor of Taylor Chapel, I just thought I should be here today,” Shreffler said.

About 12:30 a.m. on Dec. 31, a fire struck Taylor Chapel. “Our sanctuary was totally destroyed,” Shreffler said. “The rest of the church was covered with soot and grime but we’re getting it cleaned professionally, and we are back in worshiping in our family life center on Sundays.”

He said the church will rebuild the sanctuary, but is

Photo by Jane Snow

Bethel United Methodist Church volunteers serve pancakes and sausage at a fundraiser for Taylor Chapel United Methodist Church.

By Garth Snow gsnow@kpcnews.net

Photo by Garth Snow

Bethel United Methodist Church Pastor the Rev. Brian Campbell, left, welcomes the Rev. Keith Shreffler, the associate pastor of Taylor Chapel United Methodist Church. A December fire destroyed the sanctuary at Taylor Chapel. weighing its options carefully. “We’re just waiting to see how God leads us in that,” Shreffler said. “We want to make sure that we are obedient to him and move in the direction that is best for the church.”

Taylor Chapel has a long history in the community, he said. “Years ago we were on the opposite side of Stellhorn Road in an old wooden structure. So we’ve got a lot of history in that part of town.”

Gary Merriman, a Bethel trustee, said his family is part of Taylor Chapel’s long history. Merriman belonged to that church until about four years ago. “I just live down the street,” he said. “My wife grew up here.”

“I was baptized in Taylor, in the little white church,” Merriman said. He said his grandmother, Bernice Lewis, was a Taylor Chapel member for more than 50 years.

Shreffler was among a crowd of visitors from Taylor Chapel that morning.

“We encouraged them to come over and help support this church,” he said. “We’re very appreciative of it.

Community outreach is important. It’s been incredible.

We have heard from churches of all denominations.”

Several stores supported the Bethel effort, donating pancake batter and extra pancake mix, and gift certificates for sausage and other supplies. Jerry Deleon, another Bethel trustee, said more than a dozen volunteers stepped forward to serve, clean, and do other kitchen work. Crafts and cakes also added to the fundraiser.

Festival to draw hundreds of handbell musicians Handbell musicians from at least three Fort Wayne churches will contribute to a free, public concert at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at the Grand Wayne Center.

Seven ringers from St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, two from St. Joseph United Methodist Church, and 11 ringers from Trinity English Lutheran Church will be among the estimated 250 to 300 ringers at the event. The concert

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Laureen Watt rehearses with the handbell choir at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Seven members of the St. Charles bell choir will participate in the Handbell Musicians of America spring festival March 15 and 16 at the Grand Wayne Center. The festival ends with a free, public program at 4 p.m.

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is the culmination of the two-day weekend.

Tim Robison of Fort Wayne is membership chairman for the Handbell Musicians of America Area 5, which comprises Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky and West Virginia. Robison directs handbells and the children’s choir and is an organist at St. Charles, 4916 Trier Road, where he is one of two music directors. He said the public concert will last about 45 minutes.

Steve Emerson finished the Summit City Basketball League season with a stack of statistics and a view to another year.

The coach shared his own story of unrealized potential as he worked to convince the players that they can make better choices in basketball and in education.

The six-team youth prep league completed the season Feb. 19 with a championship game at Parkwood Church of God, 3320 Trier Road, where Emerson hopes to begin another season in November.

During the off-season, he said, he will take half his players to AAU basketball at Spiece Fitness.

“I love you guys. That’s why I do what I do,” Emerson said at a disciplinary huddle during a late-season practice. “But like I told you guys — respect. Respect will take you a long way in life, and that’s beyond basketball.”

Emerson said his high school basketball career was sidetracked when he tried to change schools,

and lost eligibility, despite his mother’s advice.

“None of you guys make that kind of mistake,” Emerson said. “My mom saw what was better for me. And I messed up a full-ride scholarship because I didn’t listen to my mom.”

“You guys have a lot of talent in this basketball league,” said Emerson, pointing to team and individual records taped to the gymnasium wall. “If you have talent, why not use this talent to get a free education? I can’t promise you’d make it to the pros, but you could be a decent citizen.”

Parent Stacie Osburn said the players learn from Emerson’s dedication.

Osburn, of Fort Wayne, said her son Chris, 16, has been in the league for one year. “They usually play four-on-four,” she said.

“It’s a great league to help kids develop their skills and ability and create a team atmosphere. They work really hard to build the kids’ skills and keep working with them and encouraging each other to continue in the sport.”

Emerson said he finally made it to college ball,

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Summit City looks to life after basketball

Fort Wayne Children’s Choir member Cecelia Snow has been chosen to perform with a 300-member honors choir for mixed voices.

Snow, a nine-year member of the children’s choir, also was selected for the biennial conference two years ago, as a freshman. She is the daughter of Rob and Mary Snow, of Fort Wayne, and a junior at Canterbury High School.

The American Choral Directors Association convention March 13-16 in Dallas will attract about 3,600 middle school and high school singers from across the country. Snow will perform with the select Honors Choir. Snow said the choirs will rehearse extensively before they perform.

For the audition tape, each singer performed “My Country ‘Tis of Thee” and another song of the singer’s choosing.

Snow chose an aria that she had performed for Canterbury’s fall production. “O Mio Babbino Caro” (“Oh, My Beloved Papa”) is from the Puccini opera “Gianni Schicchi.”

“It really demonstrates my range and my voice’s flexibility and I worked really hard on it,” Snow said. “So I felt like I was prepared to express the work that I’ve

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Cecelia Snow portrays the Baker’s Wife in Canterbury High School’s 2012 production of “Into the Woods.” Snow has been selected to sing with a national honors choir. done musically through my high school career through that piece.”

In a news release, Fort Wayne Children’s Choir Executive Director Denice Beights said Snow sings in the organization’s Youth Chorale and Chamber See CHOIR, Page A6

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SUMMIT from Page A1 without a scholarship, as a two-year walk-on at Vincennes University.

Back in Fort Wayne, he worked as a machinist and later as a driver.

Emerson and Ken Rush coached all six teams during Summit’s justended third year. By next year, they hope to have a coach for each team.

“Summit City’s main goal is to get these kids

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Steve Emerson offers advice for life off the basketball court, as players prepare for a Summit City Youth Basketball League practice.

into school,” he said.

“Basketball is only going to last so long.”

“Good grades will take you a long way in life,” Emerson said. “The way the system is now they don’t want an athletestudent; they want a student-athlete. At Summit City Youth Basketball League, that is what we want to provide.”

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Late in the fall, Emerson hopes to recruit again. He will notify news outlets about the league’s registration. He will be in touch with Parkwood Church, where Pastor Ben Keckler Jr. has served for more than 50 years.

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Eligible players did not make their high school teams, but achieved at least a 2.0 grade-point average to qualify for Summit City.

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Elizabeth Jones, from left, Carlene Budd, Care Urbine, Peggy Blose, Marie Dick and Laureen Watt rehearse for the handbell choir at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 4916 Trier Road.

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Robison began ringing handbells at the age of 15.

“My church bought bells,” he said. “We went to a workshop to learn about bells at Aldersgate United Methodist in Fort Wayne.

The host of the workshop was Jane Hicks.”

“So I played bells in high school, at my church, in college, in grad school, and then got my degree in church music,” he said. Robison has directed handbells for 25 years.

Mitch Rorick directs two levels of handbells at Trinity ELC, 405 W. Wayne St., where he is the associate music director. “I think it’s great for building teamwork and musicianship and building community,” he said of the program.

Jane Hicks Snow, who helped to introduce Robison to handbells, is a former bell choir conductor at Trinity E.L.C., where she continues as a member of

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Tim Robison directs handbells at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Robison is the Area 5 membership chair for the Handbell Musicians of America.

both Trinity bell choirs.

She is a member of the national handbell organization, and former bronze choir director for the handbell festival. The bronze choir holds rehearsals throughout the weekend. “The bronze choir is for people who just can’t get enough ringing in that weekend,” Snow said.

Snow said the festival will be an attractive venue for young people. “The handbells will be doing more than what we call straight ringing,” she said.

“There are a variety of techniques. Mallets will be used to strike the bells, and thick dowel rods will be used to create the singing bell technique.”

“We have a very engaging conductor,” Snow said. Michael Glasgow, from Raleigh, N.C., is the guest conductor.

The afternoon show features seven selections.

Snow described “Reflection on Holy Manna” as “a very haunting arrangement of a hymn tune.”

A choir of local volunteers will accompany “Alleluia, Sing to Jesus,” which also has a brass accompaniment.

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Wellspring Summer Day Camp prepares for 2013 registration More than 600 young people are expected to enroll in 2013 for the Wellspring Day Camp. The free camp runs from June 12 to July 26. Registration begins May 1.

The camp was known as East Side-West Side Day Camp for more than 15 years, before its name change about two years ago.

Although the camp is still three months away, Ehinger and Assistant Youth Services Director Jamie Barrett have been busy arranging field trips, scheduling speakers and organizing all the details of food and transportation.

“We’ve been planning for a long time, and we’re actually in the process of hiring staff,” Ehinger said.

Anyone who wants to participate is advised to express their interest before enrollment begins May 1. “We fill up pretty quickly,” Ehinger said.

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Camp hours are 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. “We have a free summer lunch through Fort Wayne Community Schools,” Ehinger said.

Though bus stops are limited to the downtown area, Ehinger said campers come from outlying neighborhoods and New Haven. Anyone in Allen County is eligible to participate.

“We average about 250 to 300 a day,” she said. “We usually register 650, so if they are interested they need to get in touch with us.”

The camp took its original name because it was led by youth directors from St. Mary’s Church to the east and Wellspring to the west.

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SPCA announces more pets ready for new homes Pets are waiting for their new families at the Allen County SPCA, 4914 Hanna St. The agency has many pets available to new homes. Adoption fees include spay or neuter costs, certain vaccinations and a registered microchip. For pet photos, and for details about costs and policies, call 7440454 or visit acspca.org.

Call the shelter to confirm that these pets are still available.

Franklin is a male beagle/terrier mix, brown and white. He is one and a half years old. He is described as very active and outgoing. Outdoors, he is a candidate to play flyball. Inside, his housebreaking might require an adjustment period, during which he would be crated.

Because of his dominant personality, Franklin would require obedience training.

Chiclet is a spayed female, black and orange calico cat. The domestic shorthair is a year and a half old. Chiclet was

transferred to the ACSPCA from Animal Care & Control. She is described as very affectionate and playful. The staff said she would do well with other children, other cats and even dogs who treat her nicely.

Jake is a small, 6-yearold neutered white male, a mix of bichon frise and miniature long-haired dachshund. He was transferred from Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control to the Allen County SPCA. He is described as sweet and cuddly. He will need professional grooming to maintain his appearance and to prevent his fur from becoming matted. Jake does well with housebreaking, but might need an adjustment period to learn the rules of his new home. The staff recommends crate training to keep Jake safe while the owners are away. He does well with other dogs, cats and older children who know how to treat small dogs.

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black with white spots.

She is a domestic shorthair kitten. The staff called her teacup kitty because she is so petite.

She was abandoned at the Allen County SPCA, along with her brother Harold. The staff feels she would do well with older children and with other cats and a cat-friendly dog.

The Allen County SPCA has been providing a safe haven for homeless cats and dogs in Northeast Indiana for more than 60 years. In 2012, the SPCA placed 348 more cats and dogs than in 2011. In an announcement on the society’s website, SPCA Director Jessica Henry said, “The staff worked very hard to place each and every one of the 819 pets.”

Henry continued, “This success is a result of the great partnerships we have in place, and we are particularly grateful to the national ASPCA for a grant we received to cover the cost of transferring felines from area open-

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Jake, 6, will need professional grooming to keep his coat neat.

Hannah, 10 months, would do well in most homes.

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Chiclet is a spayed female, one and a half years old.

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In 2012, the ACSPCA admitted a total of 839 cats and dogs, 476 of which came from surrounding shelters. Fort

Franklin is a male beagle/terrier mix, one and a half years old.

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Snow said the Fort Wayne Children’s Choir has given her experience and friendships.”It’s been one of the most significant parts of my childhood,” she said. “I’ve learned so much from those people. It’s not just a musical organization.

Some of my best friends — since the third grade — I would not have met if it weren’t through the children’s choir.”

“We’re expected to work outside of rehearsal, but everyone within the organization is passionate enough about music that they really enjoy it,” she said.

Snow continues exploring college options.

She is certain, though, that she wants a career in music, particularly music education, and to continue performing.

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Beights, in a news release, said, “The mission of the Fort Wayne Children’s Choir is to provide a choral program exemplifying artistic and educational excellence for children from diverse backgrounds. The Fort Wayne Children’s Choir contributes to the community’s cultural environment by providing opportunities to experience the unique beauty of professionally trained young voices.”

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Show choirs to perform at Carroll H.S.

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Carroll High School’s Minstrel Magic show choir performs their 2013 competition show, “A New Deal.” Carroll will play host to a show choir invitational, “Carroll Classic 2013,” on Friday and Saturday, March 8 and 9. The participating high schools include Bishop Dwenger, North Side, South Side, Homestead and Bishop Luers. The cost is $5 for Friday night’s middle school competition, $10 for Saturday’s day or night session, or $15 for all day Saturday.

Concordia band boosters plan fundraiser for Washington trip The Concordia Lutheran High School bands will once again partner with Spike and the Bulldogs for a band boosters fundraiser and silent auction to raise funds for the band’s trip to Washington, D.C. The fundraiser is April 20 at The Orchid in New Haven. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $25 per person.

The band has been invited to march in the national Memorial Day parade in the nation’s capital.

Hors d’oeuvres will be provided by The Orchid Catering. The adults-only event

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Silent auction items include restaurant gift certificates, gift certificates to Tire Barn Warehouse and Gordon Food Service plus many more, tickets to the Phil, oil changes, a night at the Potawatomi Inn, Spiece membership, free golf certificate or bike/kayak rental, a Fender guitar from Sweetwater Sound, and an autograph chair.

For tickets, call Dianne Moellering at 483-1102, ext. 198, or download an order form from the Arts page of clhscadets.com.

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Trinity English Lutheran Church installs senior pastor Trinity English Lutheran Church, of Fort Wayne, has installed the Rev. Gary M. Erdos as senior pastor.

Erdos’ responsibilities include worship, outreach and parish life.

Erdos joins associate pastors the Rev. Kathleen Haller (Caring Ministries) and the Rev. Daniel Fugate (Children, Youth and Family Life Ministries).

His selection followed a nationwide search conducted through the

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Evangelical Lutheran Church of America.

The installation worship service for Erdos included the sermon message from guest Pastor the Rev. Dr. David T. Gortner, a close friend and colleague of Erdos.

Erdos was born and raised in Butler, Pa. At his previous parish in Yorktown, Va., Erdos led the church council through a 36-week reflection process to discern “where they believe God is calling them to journey.”

Three years ago, he organized and led 15 teenagers to walk 75 miles over five days along the ancient pilgrimage road to Santiago, Spain. His ministry has been featured in Diana Butler Bass’ book, “Christianity for the Rest of Us,” and in USA Today.

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“I am absolutely thrilled to be invited to be part of the long and important ministry of Trinity English Lutheran Church,” Erdos said. “From its people to its many and varied ministries to the church building itself, Trinity English displays an eagerness to show the beauty of the Gospel to the Fort Wayne community.”.

“Founded as an English-speaking parish in a Germanspeaking community, Trinity English was willing to broaden its ministry to include new people and new ideas,” Erdos said. “I believe this spirit is still present among the people at Trinity English and indicates a willingness to speak of Jesus in new ways for the sake of the community of Fort Wayne and the world today.”

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USF Jesters plan original ‘And Then’ The University of Saint Francis Jesters will present their annual spring performance at 6 p.m.

March 9 and 3 p.m.

March 10 in the North Campus auditorium at 2702 Spring St. The Jesters program and this year’s performance are supported by a grant from the AWS Foundation.

The show, “And Then,� uses original poetry, instrumental and voice music, puppets, the stories of ancient Chinese philosopher Zhuangzi, tangrams, dance/movement and the art of Claude Monet to explore stories of change and transformation. The Jesters’ personal stories will be integrated into the show through the use of playback theatre.

Tickets are $10. Call the School of Creative Arts at 399-7700, ext. 8001, for more information.

Jesters is a performing arts group comprising 50 teens and adults with special needs.

The Jesters program was founded at USF in 1978 to enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities by engaging them in recreational opportunities to promote creative expression and positive social interaction.

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Civic Theatre presents ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ The Civic Theatre is presenting “The Drowsy Chaperone� at Arts United Center, 303 E. Main St. The Man in Chair, a mousy, apartment-bound Broadway fanatic, seeking to cure his “nonspecific sadness,� listens to a recording of the fictional 1928 musical comedy “The Drowsy Chaperone.� As he shares this rare recording with the audience, the characters appear in his apartment, and it is transformed into

an impressive Broadway set.

Performances began March 2, and continue at 8 p.m. March 8, 9, 15 and 16, and 2 p.m. March 10 and 17. Tickets are $26 for adults, $18 for age 23 and under, and $22 for Sunday senior matinees. Call 424-5220. The box office in front of the Arts United Center is open 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Monday through Friday and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday.

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musical based on the book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar, with music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison.

James Del Priore is the assistant director, Clarence F. Tennis III is the stage manager, and Emma Ashmawi is the assistant stage manager. “The Drowsy Chaperone� was nominated for 13 Tony Awards for 2006 and won five: Best Book of a Musical, best Score, Best

Scenic Design, Best Costume Design and Best Performance by a Feature Actress in a Musical.

Fort Wayne Civic Theatre season sponsors are: Lincoln Financial Group and 21 Alive with support from The Auer Foundation, Foellinger Foundation, English Bonter Mitchell Foundation, Fort Wayne Community Foundation, Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne and the Indiana Arts Commission.

Golf show features advice and skills tests The Northern Indiana Golf Show will take place at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. Show hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 9, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 10.

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“It used to be when somebody came to the front door, you knew whether they were If food-bank use is any here to make a donation or measure of the health of the get a donation,” Avery said. region’s economy in the That is no longer the case. wake of the Great Reces“The economy, the way it is sion, then northeast Indiana here, most of us are six is still on the sick list. weeks from needing assis“Clearly, four years ago tance,” she said. the need just exploded,” said More than 21,000 people Jane Avery, the executive receive food through director of the Community Community Harvest each Photo by LInda Lipp Harvest Food Bank of week. As one need ebbs, Northeast Indiana Inc. “Is it Jane Avery, the executive director of Community Harvest another seems to arise. getting any worse? No, I Right now, 45 percent of Food Bank of Northeast don’t think so. It’s just not households served have chilgetting any better. There are Indiana Inc., said as the area’s dren under the age of 18, population ages, that will more jobs, but so many of but Avery believes the aging increase demand for the food the jobs people have now population is going to create bank’s services. aren’t at the (wage) level another source of demand. they were.”

“We will all outlive our Community Harvest was founded 30 resources unless we’re very, very wealthy. years ago by business, government and I think that’s going to be one of the religious leaders to assist local workers at emerging needs,” she said. the time of another economic crisis: the According to a 2010 study, 45 percent closing of International Harvester. of those helped by the food bank and its “It wasn’t expected to be a long-term agencies are employed, while another 38 proposition,” Avery said. “Everyone percent are on Social Security, unemploythought, ‘When we get over this, we ment, disability/workers’ compensation or won’t need to do this anymore.’”

Supplemental Security Income. Less than Obviously, the need did not go away.

1 percent are on welfare.

Community Harvest has been distributing An estimated 62 percent are nonan average of 11 million pounds of food a Hispanic whites, 23 percent are year in a nine-county area, mostly non-Hispanic blacks and 11 percent are through a network of 430 participating Hispanic. churches and community and faith-based Miss Virginia’s Mission House, an organizations. The food bank also operinner-city food pantry at 1312 S. Hanna ates its own Community Cupboard, which St., serves 650 to 700 families each week distributes food to anyone who shows up during the six hours it is open. Many of each Saturday.

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otherwise have been expected to donate did not, all but $400,000 — all from local sources — has been collected in about 28 months.

One of the more expensive items on the capital-improvements list was the installation of a 5,000-square-foot cooler. The space allotted for the Community Cupboard was tripled, the unfinished second floor used mostly for storage was converted into offices, the parking lot was improved and new docks were added at the back of the building.

The organization now has 40 paid staff members, “tons of volunteers” and no outstanding debt, Avery said.

Thanks to improvements in its supply chain, about 50 percent of the food now distributed each Saturday through the Community Cupboard is fresh, and the food bank also is able to provide fresh produce, meat, bread and dairy products to its partner agencies. That comes from learning to serve suppliers as effectively as clients.

The food bank offers those suppliers the opportunity to save on disposal costs of surplus food, get charitable tax credits and be good corporate citizens. Service is nothing if not efficient: Community Harvest’s GPS-equipped trucks can be dispatched quickly to pick up donations as they become available.

“In the food world, as in others, time is money. If you have it sitting in that dock, you want it gone,” Avery said. “The key to successful food banking and feeding hungry people is to be that solution.”

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its clients are not just underemployed, they are unemployable, so the need has been pretty steady, said volunteer Tom Osborn. “We couldn’t do what we do without Community Harvest,” he said.

Jack Davis, one of the volunteers who manages Light of the Cross Food Pantry on South Anthony Boulevard, agreed. His organization began working with Community Harvest about a year ago.

“We find it very, very helpful. We’ve been coming regularly. I can readily say we would not survive without Community Harvest,” Davis said.

In the 30 years it has been in operation, Community Harvest has transformed the way in which emergency food supplies are donated and delivered to those who need them. When it began, it used borrowed space at the Baker Street Station and warehouse space donated by Lincoln National Corp. to store food that was distributed mostly in church parking lots. The collection process was haphazard, and the quality of the food was not predictable.

Donated cans of food were called “shiners” because their labels had been lost, and market failures such as Blue Pepsi were given away when they couldn’t be sold. Fresh food was rare.

“Food banks didn’t do anything perishable,” Avery said.

In the early 1990s, Community Harvest raised $1.7 million in a capital campaign that allowed it to build its own facility at 999 E. Tillman Road. And the assortment and quality of the foods donated began to change as the food bank developed working relationships with grocery stores such as Kroger, Meijer, Walmart, Target and supplier/manufacturers such as General Mills Inc. and Nabisco.

In September 2010, Community Harvest kicked off another capital campaign, this time with a goal of $5 million. Even though the area economy had already taken a big hit and a lot of foundations and organizations that could

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tion in Healthcare presented Mabry with a CHSE Courtesy photo certificate at the Dawn Mabry International Medical Simulation Conference in Orlando,

University of Saint Francis assistant professor and School of Health Sciences Simulation Lab Director Dawn Mabry has earned Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator designation.

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Fla. Only 250 professionals have earned CHSE designation internationally.

The USF Simulation Lab, built in collaboration with Parkview Health, uses high-fidelity human patient simulators to provide realistic clinical experiences for students.

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care scenarios to allow students to apply their classroom knowledge in a hands-on environment.

The variety of human patient simulators — an infant corresponding with the physiology of a 6month-old, a pediatric patient reflecting a 6-yearold’s physiology and three adults — allows students to gain experience with all age groups.

Parkview babies share in Wear Red Highlighting the need to help increase awareness of the No.1 killer of women, the youngest patients at Parkview wore red on Feb. 1. Thanks to volunteer efforts, Parkview babies in Allen County were given red caps to wear as part of National Wear Red Day. Recently, officials with the American Heart Association donated about 300 red caps to Parkview Regional Medical Center and Parkview Hospital Randallia. These caps were made possible thanks to several knitting and crochet groups in Fort Wayne and Indianapolis.

The caps were distributed throughout February in recognition of Heart Health Month.

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Laser vein center hires director

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NuVena, a laser vein center, has hired Cristal Boatright as the center’s new director. Boatright is a certified physician assistant with clinical and management experience.

Prior to joining NuVena, Boatright was responsible for overseeing clinical operations and managing patient care at Miami Vein Center in Florida.

NuVena is at 10202 Coldwater Road, Fort Wayne.

Boatright will work alongside NuVena physicians.

NorthEast Chiropractic Center has opened at 6633 E. State Blvd. Ste. 200, Fort Wayne.

Adam Osenga has been practicing chiropractic and wellness for five years. He is a graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic.

For more information, visit northeastchirocenter.com or call 969-0959.

Bariatric Center plans two March programs The Lutheran Health Network Bariatric Center will hold two information sessions in March.

The sessions are noon-1 p.m. March 14 and 7 p.m.-8 p.m. March 28.

Both sessions will be held in the Lutheran Weight Management Center, which is located at the northeast corner of the Rehabilitation Center of Fort Wayne, 7970 W. Jefferson Blvd., on the Lutheran Hospital Campus. Each session lasts slightly longer than an hour. Call 435-7844 for

Red Cross calls blood donors ‘heroes’ The American Red Cross will pay special tribute to blood donors during March, which it has designated as Red Cross Month.

In a news release, the local Red Cross described blood donors as everyday heroes. “During Red Cross Month, the American Red Cross recognizes these lifesavers, thanks them for their generosity and encourages others to join their ranks,” the organization said.

“Red Cross Month is an ideal time for people to show support for our mission,” said Sharyn Whitman, the CEO of the Indiana-Ohio Blood Services Region of the American Red Cross.

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SCORE! immerses middle school students in theater Students in grades six through nine may enroll in The Embassy Theatre’s SCORE! program this summer. Enrollment is open to students just entering sixth grade and those just leaving ninth grade.

The three-week intensive musical theater program incorporates play-writing, drama, music, production and technical arts culminating in a full-scale production on the Embassy stage. Students will experience all the elements of theater.

Sponsors expanded last year’s one-day program to a three-week immersion in theater arts.

The program is limited to 35 students, and runs July 8-27, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Those interested may request an application by calling the Embassy box office at 424-5665, or may visit fwembassytheatre.org/score. Early-bird registration fee is $600 by March 15. Full registration fee after March 15 is $650. Registration closes May 20.

According to an Embassy news release, “The program, a must-attend for theater lovers, will ignite students’ inner entrepreneur through creation of their own production company. Students will create their own company name and logo, review job applications and write daily newsletters.”

In addition, students will create their own storyboard, develop characters, design light and sound and hold auditions.

Each day concludes with one-on-one feedback from instructors and a personal reflection period through review of photographs and video taken each day.

Instructors for the program include Matthew Reeder, the former artistic director of BackStage Theatre Company in Chicago; Sue Caudill, music specialist at Deer Ridge Elementary School, Fort Wayne, who is trained in Creating Opera with Children at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City; Christine Riley, who also trained in Creating Opera with Children at the Metropolitan and is a literacy coordinator for Southwest Allen County Schools; and Rebecca Reeder, who has more than 28 years of experience teaching gifted elementary students and is the Embassy Theatre’s study trips coordinator and a former instructor at IPFW. The program is made possible by support from Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne, the Indiana Arts Commission, a state agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.

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The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo will host a summer job fair from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at Pavilion 1 in Franke Park.

The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo and Service Systems Associates, the zoo’s food and retail partner, will accept applications for about 75 seasonal positions to serve more than 500,000 annual zoo guests.

Job openings include guest service positions at the food concessions, gift shops, admission gate,

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The Greater Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce announced 12 nominees for the ninth annual Northeast Indiana Athena Award Program.

The Chamber once again will award two deserving community leaders this year. The award celebrates exceptional individuals who have achieved excellence in their profession, served the community in a meaningful way and assisted women in their attainment of professional goals and leadership skills.

The ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award celebrates those same qualities in community leaders 40 or younger.

The 2013 ATHENA Leadership nominees are: Mary Bell, regional president, Wells Fargo Bank; Nancy Nightingale Gillespie, Ph.D, School of Health Sciences dean, University of Saint Francis; Randi Lincoln, senior sales director, Mary Kay Cosmetics;

Katherine MacAulay, CEO, American Red Cross; Jerrilee K. Mosier, Ed.D., chancellor, Ivy Tech Community College-Northeast; Holli Seabury, CEO, McMillen Center for Health Education; Janet Stephenson, community volunteer; Jo Young Switzer, Ph.D., president, Manchester University; Debra Williams, senior V.P. / chief human resources officer, Parkview Health.

The 2013 ATHENA Young Professional Leadership nominees are: Angie Garcia, attorney, Carson Boxberger LLP; Kylee Shirey, associate attorney, Barrett & McNagny LLP; and, Pone Vongphachanh, government affairs director, Upstate Alliance of Realtors.

The nominees will be honored and the winners announced at a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Thursday,

April 11, in The Diamond Room at Ceruti’s Summit Park.

The Chamber’s ceremony includes a presentation of $1,000 scholarships to female high school students for use in continuing education, sponsored by Dr. Michelle Helfgott and Parkview Physicians Group Integrative Medicine.

The cost for individual tickets is $35 and table sponsorships are $500. Table Sponsors receive one table for eight individuals to attend the event and will have their logo/company name recognized at the table. Payment for this event is nonrefundable.

RSVPs are required by Monday, April 8.

Visit fwchamber.org /athena to register and find nomination forms.

For additional sponsorship opportunities, contact Liz Struckholz at 424-1435 or lstruckholz@ fwchamber.org.

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Yum Yums, Yogurts U Make, LLC, of Fort Wayne, received an EDGE award in the Emerging Business category from Indiana Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann, far left. The four Yum Yums business partners, pictured in the middle, are (left to right) Brian and Angie Kurek, Jocelyn Acker and George Hill. Northeast ISBDC Business Adviser Wes Shie is pictured at the far right.

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Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann presented the 20 winners from throughout the state. Yum Yums was honored in the Emerging

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The Economic Development through Growth and Entrepreneurship awards are sponsored by the Indiana Economic Development Corp.’s Small Business Development Center network, with recipients chosen by their regional centers. Northeast ISBDC Business Adviser Wes Shie attended the ceremony.

Yum Yums business partners Angie and Brian Kurek, Jocelyn Acker and George Hill accepted the award. They opened Yum Yums in March 2012 and are looking for more locations. Before starting the business, the owners worked with the Northeast ISBDC to develop their business plan, financial projections, and a marketing strategy that ultimately led to the receipt of start-up capital in the form of an SBAguaranteed loan from iAB Bank. The shop employs more than 10 people and offers frozen yogurt catering services for birthday parties and other special occasions, in addition to their in-store frozen yogurt and topping bars that allow customers to build their own treats.

Yum Yums, 10454 Maysville Road, offers a large variety of yogurt flavors and toppings, a chocolate fountain and other services.

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(ALLEN COUNTY) The nationwide credit crisis may have turned “the American dream” into an extended nightmare for many Indiana home buyers and sellers.

Banks and mortgage lenders (who are not going out of business) have tightened up their lending requirements to the point where many home buyers today can no longer qualify for a mortgage.

Record foreclosures, rising unemployment, losses in the financial markets and the current credit crunch have not only reduced the number of buyers who can buy but have also increased the number of houses that sellers need to sell.

Prices are under pressure as home sellers lower their asking price to attract a buyer, and as lenders resell their foreclosed homes below market value.

And it’s turning into a vicious cycle -as many buyers need to sell their current home first -- and many sellers (unless they plan to rent) need new financing to get into their next home. As a result, a sea of real estate agents, mortgage brokers and home builders are going out of business. These professionals are in the business of serving buyers and sellers. But that’s hard to do with the credit crisis when the entire real estate industry traditionally relies on mortgage lending to finance buyers and get houses sold.

What can homeowners do to sell their homes? How can buyers get financing if they can’t meet the tougher lending criteria on credit scores, income verification, down payment amounts and debt ratios?

There’s one local real estate professional who has found a way to make things work even with the present banking crisis. Mike MacDonald is the president of Summit City Investments, Inc. Since 1999, his private investment company has been buying houses throughout the Allen County, IN region without ever relying on banks.

MacDonald’s company takes over existing mortgages or brings in private lenders allowing him to pay homeowners all cash for the properties. He then offers his properties for rent or “for sale by owner” using a variety of unique seller financing programs.

By taking a long term approach and never relying on banks, business has never been better for MacDonald and his company.

“Most sellers are unaware of the options we offer.

What they need most is a qualified buyer... and we might just be that buyer.

We can buy houses in as-is condition, pay top dollar and close in just a few days… or whenever they’re ready.”

Mike says it’s normal for people to

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think they must be desperate before calling him to buy their house. “It’s a very common misconception. But until I look at a house and do some research, I won’t know my game plan for the property or what I can offer. But after a single visit to the property and meeting with the homeowners I can let them know exactly what I can do. My offer is good for 7 days and it’s only at that point, with my offer on the table, that a seller can decide if I’m going to become their buyer.”

In fact, price is not an issue for MacDonald. As an investor, what’s important to him is the determination of what income the property can produce. “It’s easy to determine. I also do an appraisal and look at the recent comparable sales. Then I do whatever I can to offer a seller up to full price today -- or about what they might net sometime in the future pursuing a more conventional route. What I can pay depends on the condition, location and financing options available for that type of property.

It only takes about 10 minutes to prescreen a property over the phone and to set an appointment. We typically buy 1 out of every 4 properties we see. In fact, for about half of those I have purchased, the seller pursued their other options and then came to realize that my offer was the best all along.”

MacDonald believes the three biggest reasons a house doesn’t sell are: 1) it is overpriced, 2) it is poorly marketed, or 3) it is not fixed up to show well. “I can pay a fair price on a home that needs work. I might even plan to increase the value or marketability by adding a bedroom or bath, finishing a basement or installing a new heating system. Brand new carpet and paint will go a long way to attract a qualified buyer. But I understand that many sellers don’t have the time, inclination or money to remodel a house... just to get it sold. We solve that problem for sellers.”

Overpricing a home could be the biggest mistake.

Listing agents sometimes suggest (or a seller might decide) to ask for a higher price than needed. This might be to test the market or leave wiggle room to negotiate. However, this can backfire if the seller wants (or needs) a quick sale, or when the “days on the market” stacks up causing buyers to wonder what’s wrong with the property.

Another misconception about how Mike MacDonald buys houses is the idea that he’s probably looking for sellers in financial distress. “Look, when a seller is out of time or out of options, then I’m usually their best solution -- if their property is not over-financed. But most people headed for foreclosure are either overleveraged or actually looking to save their house. If I buy the house the seller must move. They really need to get into a more affordable home... but sometimes I can help by swapping properties.”

MacDonald warns about companies and real estate investors who target distressed homeowners. “Recent laws have been passed in Indiana that apply to any business and investor who targets people in foreclosure. Be cautious, do your research and perhaps seek legal advice when anyone wants to charge you an upfront fee for helping to get your loan modified, or... if they’re promising to lease the home back to you. That rarely works out like the borrower expects and can lead to accusations of fraud. Perhaps rightly so.”

What does a real estate investor like

Mike MacDonald do with the houses he buys each month? What about the hundreds of houses his company has bought throughout Allen County, Indiana over the last 14 years? Simple. He rents them out or resells them. “We’re usually managing 80 to 100 properties at any given time -making us one of the largest owners of single family homes in the area. Each month we may have 10 to 15 houses for sale. Some we’ve owned for years and others we have recently bought.”

With a reasonable down payment, MacDonald says he can sell you one of his properties using his popular owner financing programs -- even if you have damaged credit or a short job history.

“If you can afford a first month’s rent, a last month’s rent and a security deposit, then I can probably sell you one of my houses.”

able things given even a short 6 to 12 months to work on a file. This also helps out some sellers who have found themselves in over their head.”

“We do everything we can to get our buyers permanent bank financing. It’s a win-win because we pay sellers all cash and fund our deals with private lenders. Our lenders are mostly local individuals seeking alternatives to low bank CD rates. They earn 8 to 10% interest on real estate notes well-secured by our properties. When we get our buyer cashed out, we finally make our money and can payoff our investor.

These investors usually want to reinvest allowing us to buy even more houses.”

Unfortunately many of the mortgage programs once available are now gone. It’s reported that 75% of the available lending disappeared when FHA changed their rules last October and again early this year. But, if you have money to put down and can prove your income, there are still loans available now. In fact, some rural development loans and VA loans still allow qualified buyers to borrow with no money down.

“We help all of our buyers get a bank loan as quickly as possible... or we finance them ourselves. But we’ve never relied on banks. That keeps us in control and maintains our sanity. But we get those loans done every chance we get. In fact, sometimes a buyer can qualify and doesn’t even know it. Other times they can qualify but need a flexible seller. We’re one of the most creative and flexible sellers you’ll ever find,” says MacDonald.

Does buying or selling a home have to be difficult? Maybe not!

“President Obama says today's economy is the worst since the Great Depression and it may take many years to recover. Unfortunately I think he’s right and so do many sharp economists.”

Interested in selling your property quickly and easily? Looking to buy a new home without bank qualifying? It may be worth checking in with Mike MacDonald and his staff at Summit City Investments, Inc. Call them at (260) 267-0760 or visit them online at www.SummitCityInvestments.com.

They’re in a unique position to help buyers and sellers overcome the new challenges created by the recent mortgage market meltdown and credit crisis. And if you’re looking for a conservative way to earn 8-10% interest on your idle cash savings or retirement funds, call and ask for info on becoming one of their private lenders.

His most popular owner financing program includes the opportunity to build “sweat equity.” Before repairing or remodeling a newly acquired house, MacDonald offers it in “as-is” condition to his buyer’s list. This allows his client to do the work (to suit their own preferences) in exchange for all or part of a down payment.

“I have a lot of buyers who check my website each week looking for these ‘fixer upper’ deals. But if the home is not under contract within 10 days or so then I’ll hire my contractors to fix it up completely.”

His next most popular program is a down payment assistance plan. Many buyers turn to MacDonald’s company because they don’t have the down payment required by today’s cautious lenders. Mike helps buyers build up equity or a down payment over time with his rent-to-own (or lease with the option to buy) program. In this program you can rent the property you’ve decided to buy, but have the option to close anytime over the next 1, 2... or even 5 years. A portion of the rent each month is credited toward buying. Additional amounts can be paid monthly for more rapid equity build up plus other promised amounts can be made later... like proceeds from the sale of another property or a pending tax refund.

Once the buyer has enough “skin” in the deal, MacDonald can close with owner financing at the predetermined, mutually agreed upon price and terms. Or the buyer can close with a new bank loan. SUMMIT CITY INVESTMENTS, INC. is According to MacDonald, “There are so located at 2200 Lake Avenue, Suite 123 in many reasons my buyers like some time Fort Wayne, IN, holds a Certificate of before qualifying for a mortgage. They may Good Standing from the Indiana Secretary need to sell their house, work on their of State, and is a BBB Accredited business credit, establish more time on a job or with the Indiana Better Business Bureau establish two years of provable income on with an A+ rating, tax returns when self-employed. All our buyers are put in touch with a sharp Mike MacDonald is the President of mortgage broker who creates a plan for Summit City Investments, Inc. He is a them. We can recommend an affordable credit repair company that can do unbeliev- 37-year resident in the local community, and has been a long term partner in his family’s independent insurance agency and tax & accounting firm (G. A. MacDonald Associates, Inc.) For more information or to view a list of properties for sale, just visit www.SummitCityInvestments.com 2200 Lake Avenue, Suite 123 Fort Wayne, IN 46805 Phone (260) 267-0760 -----------------

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Looks Salon & Spa grand opening features vendors, gifts, specials Looks Salon & Spa will hold a grand opening from 3-6 p.m. Sunday, March 10, at 6016 Brandy Chase Cove. The salon is located in the Georgetown area, in a business area behind the CVS at State Boulevard and Maplecrest Road.

Visitors to the grand opening will sample fare from vendors, who also will offer goods for sale. Participants include WineTime in Fort Wayne, the Cheeseman Store in Auburn, Broadway Deli in New Haven and Miss Kitty’s Bakery in Fort Wayne. Gold Canyon Candles also will have representatives on hand. The open house also features gift baskets and door prizes.

Cari Voegeli, one of the owners, said anyone who brings a friend to the grand opening will receive a discount off a future service, as will the friend. Other owners are Linda McCampbell, Jody Shelton and Alicia Shreve. Voegeli said each of the owners has owned another salon. The full-service salon also features aesthetician Becky Nelson.

Looks Salon & Spa opened in October.

For details, call 485-7005.

Lady Saints host 2 softball clinics for girls in grades four to eight The Bishop Dwenger Lady Saints softball team will teach the fundamentals of softball during the fifth annual softball clinic.

Girls in grades four to eight are invited to participate in the pitchers and catchers session from 6:15-7:30 p.m. March 21, and the hitting and fielding session from 8:30 a.m.-11 a.m. March 23.

Visit www.bishopdwenger.com for a registration form.

Questions can be directed to Coach Dave Moyer at 496-4700.

Human Relations panel elects Wardlaw to serve as chairman The City of Fort Wayne’s Metro Human Relations Commission has elected new leaders of its seven-member governing board. Larry Wardlaw will serve as chairman and Quinton Ellis will serve as vice-chairman.

Wardlaw is a 28-year veteran of the Asher Agency Inc., where he serves as senior vice president. He is a lifelong Fort Wayne resident and is active in a number of community organizations, including the YWCA, Fort Wayne Museum of Art, The Civic Theatre and Junior Achievement.

He has taught public relations at IPFW, his alma mater, and has served on the Metro Human Relations Commission for 10 years.

Ellis is an attorney who specializes in civil rights, personal injury and criminal defense law. He has been on the Metro Human Relations Commission for two years and previously worked as the staff attorney for the commission. In the past, he has served on a variety of boards, including Shepherd’s House, One Church One Offender, Fort Wayne Dance Collective, MLK Montessori School and the Allen County Bar Association.

The Human Relations Commission was established in 1952 as a mayoral commission to study and address discrimination issues within the city. Over the years the city’s local ordinance expanded the commission’s role to include enforcement

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It Is Well With My Soulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s March topic is digital family histories It Is Well With My Soul invites the community to Part 2 of a program for digital storytelling of family traditions.

The event is Monday, March 25, at the downtown Allen County Public Library, 900 Library Plaza. The program will be held in the computer classroom. Participants may attend from 6-7 p.m. or from 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Participants are asked to bring pictures, music (royalty-free or permission granted for use) and text to be compiled into a digital storytelling project. Samples will be provided for those who do not have these items. The program will provide lecture, demonstration, and an opportunity to practice creating digital stories. Participants are asked to bring a blank CD or flash drive to store their projects.

The facilitators are Ruby Cain and John Aden. Cain is the volunteer director of It Is Well With My Soul, and an assistant professor at Ball State University. Aden is the executive director of the African/African American Historical Museum and a historical scholar in African and Chinese history.

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The session costs $10, and registration is required. For information and registration, contact Cain at rcain@bsu.edu or call 420-0765 (African/African American Historical Society/Museum).

Mustard Seed Furniture Bank announces board for 2013 The Mustard Seed Furniture Bank of Fort Wayne has announced its board of directors for 2013. Board officers and their affiliations are: president, Gary Shearer, Tower Private Advisors; vice president, Andy Hufford, Summit Brands; treasurer, Rich Bienz, University of St. Francis; and secretary, Christanne BauerDeitering, Fort Wayne Newspapers.

Members at large are: Matt Frost, Hylant Group; Bonnie Hanson, Dupont Hospital; Katrina Kay, Upstate Alliance of Realtors; Doug Kline, TJ Nowak Supply; Steve Mitchell, Five Star Distributing; Amos Norman, Boys & Girls Club; Alex Platte, Rothberg, Logan & Warsco, LLP; Noelle Reith, Club Soda; Gretchen Shellabarger, community volunteer; Brad Stanfield, iAB Financial Bank; Mark VanBurk, Courtesy Motors; and, Brandon Wolf, Do-it-Best Corp.

Suzie Jordan is executive director of furniture bank, 3636 Illinois Road. For more information, call 471-5802 or visit mustardseedfortwayne.com.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 8 Call for Big Art for Arts United Center. Arts United Center, 303 E. Main St., Fort Wayne. Reminder, deadline March 10. Artlink Art Gallery is calling artists 18 or older who live within 300 miles of Fort Wayne to submit their original artwork in all media. For details, visit artlinkfw.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 9 Twins Club Spring Resale. Messiah Lutheran Church, 7211 Stellhorn Road, Fort Wayne. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Children’s clothing, maternity clothes, toys and equipment. Sale open to the public. Visit nimotm.org.

Wetland Guide Training. Boy Scout Office, 8315 W. Jefferson Blvd. 9 a.m. to noon. Learn how to lead hikes or other nature programs. (Second session March 16 at Eagle Marsh.) To reserve a place, contact Betsy Yankowiak at 478-2515 or email b.yankowiak@lrwp.org.

Girl Scout Cookie Stock Up Saturday. Walgreens stores. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana, in partnership with Walgreens, will sell cookies to fill cupboards or freezers. Cookies are $3.50 per box. The 2013 cookie sales end March 12.

Lunch With an IPFW Scientist. Science Central, 1950 N. Clinton St. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mark Masters, IPFW professor and chair of physics, will present “Laser: The Light Fantastic!” Participants will assemble a working laser spectrometer and look at laser-induced fluorescence — the emission of light after a laser hits material. Cost is $10 to Science Central members, or $16 for nonmembers, and includes lunch. For more information, visit sciencecentral.org.

“Iron Jawed Angels.” Fort Wayne History Center, 302 E. Berry St. 2 p.m.

The Fort Wayne Area League of Women Voters and the History Center present a film in celebration of Women’s History Month. The event is free and open to the public. The movie chronicles the years during World War I and after that led to the passage of the 19th Amendment, ensuring women the right to vote.

“Forbidden Broadway.” Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd. 8 p.m.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 8, THROUGH SATURDAY, MARCH 16 “House of Blue Leaves.” First Presbyterian Theater, 300 W. Wayne St. Zookeeper by day, not-yet-successful songwriter by night, Artie Shaughnessy dreams of fame, glory and a better life. Unfortunately, his real life includes a wife names Bananas, an uncooperative mistress, and a son AWOL from he military. Enter an old school chum, a successful Hollywood producer, who might hold the key to Artie's future. Advance sale tickets are $20 general admission, $18 for seniors 65 and older. At-the-door tickets are $24 general admission, $22 for seniors, $10 for full-time students. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. March 8, 9, 15 and 16, and at 2 p.m. March 10.

Tickets start at $25. Tickets on sale at the Embassy box office, The Phil box office at 481-0777, online at www.fwphil.org or the Arts United box office, 303 E. Main St. Promoter: Fort Wayne Philharmonic, 481-0777.

SUNDAY, MARCH 10 Red Cross blood drive. United Methodist Church of the Covenant, 10001 Coldwater Road. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 438-2801 to schedule a blood donation appointment.

Black & White series, two silent films. Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd. 2 p.m. “Palace of the Arabian Knights” and Charlie Chaplin’s “The Kid,” featuring Clark Wilson on the Grande Page. Q&A Session with University of Saint Francis professor Jane Martin. Tickets: $8 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under or with valid student ID. Tickets on sale at the Embassy box office and Ticketmaster. Promoter: Embassy Theatre, (260) 424-6287.

Northeast Indiana Fiber Artists Opening Reception. Allen County Public Library, 900 Library Plaza. 2-4 p.m. The Jeffrey R. Krull Gallery presents “Artistic Expressions” opening reception. Exhibit is March 4-April 12.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 14 International Windsong Film Festival. IPFW Neff hall, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd. Admission is free. See international shorts at 7 p.m.

Thursday. At 7 p.m. Friday, see “Calliope — Circus Life in the 1870s.” At 7 p.m. Saturday, see “Alaskan Gold Fever” (top left). At 3 p.m. Saturday, see the shorts “Wedding Coordinator,” “The Nasty Neighbor” and “Mrs. Claus is Missing” (top right). At 2 p.m. Sunday, see “Spreading Wings — Amelia Earhart.” Windsong will hold auditions for dancers and actors from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday and noon to 2 p.m. Sunday. Co-sponsored by Windsong Pictures and the IPFW Film Festival Club. For more information, visit WindsongPictures.com or call 348-5510.

Read to Achieve Book Drive. Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave. 5 p.m. The Mad Ants take on the Bakersfield Jam. The Mad Ants support the Do it Best Corp. Read to Achieve Book Drive presented

by Goodwill. Gently used books can be donated in the specially marked boxes at Fort Wayne Goodwill stores and at Mad Ants home games. For every book donated, participants will receive a buy-one, get-one-freeticket for any of the remaining Mad Ants games.

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City Park Master Plan Public Review. Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Administrative Office, 705 E. State Blvd. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Babies and Books Story Time. Georgetown Branch Library, 6600 E. State Blvd. 10:15 a.m. Babies and their caregivers are expected at a story time designed to develop early literacy skills. The library will provide books, stories, puppets and singing during this 20- to 25-minute program.

Spring College Fair. Homestead High School, 4310 Homestead Road. 6-7 p.m. Representatives of more than 80 two- and four-year colleges, universities and vocational schools, plus representatives of armed forces and financial institutions. No admission charge.

Auditions for “Cinderella.” Arts United Center, 303 E. Main St. 7-10 p.m.

Fort Wayne Civic Theatre auditions for Rodgers and Hammerstein musical. Call-backs are 7-10 p.m. March 13. Rehearsals are March 25May 9, performances May 10-19. Schedule auditions and get further requirements by emailing ewaditz@fwcivig.org, or call Eunice Wadewitz, music director, at 422-8641.

Family Fun Night. Georgetown Branch Library, 6600 E. State Blvd. 7-8 p.m. Tonight’s program is friendship bracelets.

TUESDAY, MARCH 12 Wildflowers: Treasures of the Field and Woods. Allen County Public Library, 900 Library Plaza. 7-8 p.m. Join Jody Heaston, Indiana Department of Natural Resources, to learn about the variety of wildflowers in our area. Sponsored by Little River Wetlands Project. Free.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13 Yoga. Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St. 5:30 p.m. Taught by Lanah K. Hake. Drop-in fee $7 (Conservatory members $5).

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THURSDAY, MARCH 14 Fort Wayne History: Chief Richardville. Coventry Meadows, 7833 W

THURSDAY, MARCH 28 Women’s History Month event. IPFW Neff Hall, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd.

Jefferson Blvd., 8-10 a.m. Todd Pelfry, director of the Fort Wayne History Museum, is the speaker. Free. Call 478-2515 to reserve a spot.

Smart Start Story Time. Georgetown Branch Library, 6600 E. State Blvd.

10:15 a.m. Preschool story times include books, fingerplays, and crafts.

Teen Thursday. Georgetown Branch Library, 6600 E. State Blvd. 3:30 p.m.

Programs vary each week. For details, call 421-1320.

Noon to 1:15 p.m. “Forty Years After Roe v. Wade: Reproductive Justice in the Age of Mass Incarceration,” presented by Lynn Paltrow, founder and executive director of National Advocates for Pregnant Women. A light reception to follow the lecture. Free and open to the public.

FRIDAY, MARCH 15 Rockin’ Docs Musicfest 2013. Spiece Fieldhouse, 5310 Merchandise Drive.

6 p.m. to midnight. Event benefits Matthew 25 Health & Dental Clinic, Fort Wayne Sexual Assault Treatment Center, Riley Hospital for Children, and Super Shot. Dance to the bands Sheba, Next Exit and Frankie and the Bananas. Silent auction. Food, beer, wine and soda available.

Tickets $12 at the door, or $10 in advance at rockindocsmusticfest.com.

Monster X Tour. Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave. 7:30 p.m. Monster trucks and Moto X Freestyle event features 10,000pound, car-crushing giant trucks. Get tickets at the Coliseum ticket office or through Ticketmaster. For details, visit monsterxtour.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 16 Get Green St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. Downtown Fort Wayne. Enjoy a day of music, food and fun with the Fort Wayne Professional Firefighters.

Take part in the River-Greening, the 5-Kilt Race, the Strongman Competition, or other events. Proceeds will benefit local scholarships and charities. For more information, go to fortwaynegetgreen.com.

Handbell concert. Grand Wayne Center, 120 West Jefferson Blvd. 4 p.m.

Handbell choirs from Indiana and surrounding states will join in the Handbell Musicians of America Area 5 Concert. Free.

SUNDAY, MARCH 17 “Memoria: Assisi and the Jews, 1943-1944.” University of Saint Francis North Campus Auditorium, 2702 Spring St. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Memoria” photo exhibit transports the viewer to Italy in 1943 during Germany’s wartime occupation of the central and northern parts of the country.

Through the words and images of Don Aldo Brunacci, the exhibit recounts the rescue of several hundred Jewish refugees. Free and open to the public, with sponsorship assistance from the Jewish Federation of Fort Wayne. For details, call Sister Anita Holzmer at 399-7700, ext. 6705.

FRIDAY, MARCH 29 Easter in the Garden. Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 Photo by Jane Snow

SATURDAY, APRIL 6 Fort Wayne Farmers Market. Parkview Field Lincoln Center, Douglas Avenue and Webster Street. 9 a.m. to noon. The first Saturday of each month though May. Free admission. Dozens of vendors of plants, vegetables, baked goods, candy and more. For more information, visit ftwaynesfarmersmarket.com.

Chamber Night at The Harrison. The Harrison, Jefferson Boulevard beside Parkview Field. 4:30-7 p.m. The Greater Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce debuts an event combining networking with an open house at a new venue. BND Commercial will be host to the inaugural event, which is free to chamber members and their guests. From 5-6:30 p.m., appetizers will be provided by O’Reilly’s Irish Bar and Restaurant, with a cash bar at O’Reilly’s throughout the night.

THURSDAY, MARCH 21 Rummage sale and bake sale. Anthony Wayne First Church of God, 6012 South Bend Drive. $3 bag sale all day Friday. Sponsored by church’s women’s ministries.

Fish, chicken and tenderloin fry. Roanoke Elementary School, 423 W. Vine St., Roanoke. 4:30-7:30 p.m. All you can eat. Adults eat for $9, grades K through 5 for $5.50, and preschoolers eat free.

Celebrating studio opening. Dash-In, 814 S. Calhoun St. 7-10 p.m. Whytehorse Studios, 124 W. Wayne St., celebrates an art opening and website launch for local artist Dale White. Join the celebration at the Dash-In.

FRIDAY, MARCH 22 A Night of Comedy and Magi. Courtyard by Marriott Downtown, 1150 S.

p.m. Tonight’s program is spring decoration.

Harrison St. 6:30 p.m. Bower North Productions presents comedians Larry Bower and Scott Nedberg and magician Jim Barron. Cash bar at 6:30, dinner at 7 p.m. Dinner/show tickets $35. Call Carol at The Courtyard Marriott at 579-9226.

TUESDAY, MARCH 19 How to Make a Crocheted Ladder Yarn Necklace. Allen County Extension

SATURDAY, MARCH 23 Invasive Plant Species Training. Little River Wetlands Preserve office,

MONDAY, MARCH 18 Family fun night. Georgetown Branch Library, 6600 E. State Blvd. 7-8

Office on the IPFW Campus, 4001 Crescent Ave. 1 p.m. Learn to crochet a multistrand, lightweight, colorful necklace using ladder yarn. Bring: Size J or K crochet hook. Cost: $5. Offered by Allen County Extension Homemakers. Public invited; advance registration required. Forms available at extension office or online: extension.purdue.edu/allen. For more info, contact Vickie Hadley at 481-6826.

5th annual Taste of Waynedale. Kingston Residence, 7515 Winchester Road. 4:30-7 p.m. More than 26 vendors and restaurants have committed to supporting the event, which also includes a silent auction. Restaurants will offer samples of a variety of food or drink. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. RSVP to 747-1523 or cgarrison@kingstonhealthcare.com. Proceeds benefit Community Harvest Food Bank and the Fort Wayne Trails-Waynedale Initiative.

“Moulin Rouge.” Holiday Inn IPFW, 4111 Paul Shaffer Drive. 5-10 p.m.

IPFW Advanced Food Service Management course seniors are in charge of French-theme food and festivities in the Mastodon Grill. For reservations, call 482-3800.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20 Networking 201: Lunch ‘n Learn. Greater Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce, 826 Ewing St.. 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Elizabeth Nulf MacDonald, the president of The Verbal Edge LLC, will debunk myths about networking, while providing networking tools. Cost is $10 for Chamber members and $20 for nonmembers, and includes a boxed lunch.

RSVP required by 3 p.m. March 19. Register at fwchamber.org.events.

Women’s History Month event. IPFW Walb Memorial Union Ballroom, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd. Noon to 1:15 p.m. “Lights! Camera! Action!

African-American Women in Media.” Panel discussion. Free.

Half-Pint Science/Ocean Animals. Science Central, 1950 N. Clinton St. 12:30 p.m. Children 2 to 5 learn about crabs, sea stars and more. Time for hands-on science activities, time to explore Kid’s Central, and a snack.

Cost is $12 for nonmember child/adult, or $8 for a member child/adult.

Check-in time is 12:30-1 p.m. For details, visit sciencecentral.org.

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Space is limited so reserve your spot by calling 478-2515 or emailing b.yankowiak@lrwp.org. Free.

Sales Garden Spring Open House. Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Find a variety of plants to brighten the home or garden. No admission charge is required to shop at the Conservatory, but regular admission prices apply to visit the gardens.

Call 427-6440.

Easter Egg Hunt. Anthony Wayne First Church of God, 6012 South Bend Drive. 2-4 p.m. Rain or shine. For ages 3 through fifth grade. Parents are welcome to join in the fun. Event also features a Bible story, games, crafts and refreshments. For more information, call 432-3342.

Book signing. Allen County Public Library, 900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne. 4-6 p.m. Carol Butler signs her book, “Genois Wilson, Firefighter: She Dared to be First,” about Fort Wayne’s first female firefighter.

For details or to buy books, visit Carol-Butler.com.

Easter Sales Arc Fish Fry. Easter Seals Arc, 4919 Coldwater Road. 4:30-7 p.m. $10 for ages 13 and older; $5, ages 6-12; children 5 and under eat free. All-you-can-eat fish or chicken breast strips, with sides and drink.

Contact Valerie Magana, 456-4534, ext. 267; vmagana@esarc.org.

The Blind Boys of Alabama. Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd. 8 p.m. The League for the Blind & Disabled presents the Grammy-winning gospel groups. Tickets: $43, $33 and $13. Credit card fees apply. Tickets on sale at the Embassy box office and Ticketmaster.

MONDAY, MARCH 25 Family fun night. Georgetown Branch Library, 6600 E. State Blvd. 7-8 p.m. Tonight’s program is salt painting.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27 Francine’s Friends Mobile Mammography. IPFW, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd.

Call to schedule a mammogram, or for details. 483-1847.

S. Calhoun St. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring your children to meet the Easter Bunny. Enjoy the live butterfly exhibit, play games, make crafts, pot a plant and enjoy light refreshments. Toddlers through elementary age may look for Easter eggs. Regular admission prices apply. Call 427-6440.

Messiah: An Easter drama event. Abundant Life Church, 3301 E. Coliseum Blvd. 7:30 p.m. Two-hour live drama with 200 cast members, live animals, special lighting and sound effects, new props and new scenes to depict the life of Jesus Christ through his crucifixion and resurrection.

Doors open at 6 p.m.

SATURDAY, MARCH 30 Hearts for Hunger. Community Harvest, 999 E. Tillman Road. 8:30-11 a.m. Medtech nurses and students will provide health-care screening by administering blood pressures and vitals, and will educate clientele. They also will provide information on free clinics.

Easter Egg Hunt. Level 13 Church, 8840 St. Joe Road. 10:30 a.m. to noon.

Three egg hunts divided by ages (through age 11), crafts, photo booth with free photos, face painting, and refreshments.

MONDAY, APRIL 1 Women’s History Month event. Steel Dynamics Keith E. Busse IPFW Alumni Center, 1528 East California Road. 7 p.m. Book discussion on “The Handmaid’s Tale” by Margaret Atwood. A light supper will be served. Free and open to the public. For more information, contact the Center for Women and Returning Adults, 481-4140, or creekj@ipfw.edu.

THURSDAY, APRIL 4 Disney on Ice: Worlds of Fantasy. Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave. 7 p.m. Tickets at box office or through Ticketmaster.

FRIDAY, APRIL 5 “To Kill a Mockingbird.” University of St. Francis Performing Arts Center, 413 W. Berry St. 8 p.m. Play based on the book by Harper Lee. Brad Beauchamp directs. Admission is $15 for the general public, $12 for seniors and children under 10.

TUESDAY, APRIL 9 Vera Bradley Outlet Sale. Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave. Tickets are $5 and must be purchased in advance for each two-and-a-half-hour session on April 9, 10 and 11. For hours, details, or to register, visit verabradley.com/outletsale. No tickets are required April 12, 13 and 14, but purchasers must complete the free registration process.

THURSDAY, APRIL 11 TinCaps opening night. Parkview Field, 1301 Ewing St. The TinCaps will celebrate the home opener of their fifth season by giving away $5,000 to one lucky fan. The TinCaps open their home season at 7:05 p.m., against the Lake County Captains. For details, visit TinCaps.com.

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