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Giving Thanks

Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday. In our family, it’s nearly a weeklong event.

We’d traditionally kick things off on Wednesday night by going to see a movie. Thanksgiving Day itself is full of great food, football, visits with extended family members, and usually a fight or two about how the dog was able to eat something off of the counter. (My parents have a Labrador Retriever — no food is safe).

Some family members wake up early to go shopping on Black Friday, while others (like me) sleep in and eat leftovers for break fast. We always spend the afternoon hunting for the perfect Christmas tree at our favorite local tree farm.

On Saturday, if the Wisconsin Badgers have a home football game, we make the drive to Madison to tailgate and watch the game as the large group we are. If the game is away, we usually just watch on TV all together. Either way, there’s lots of beer.

Sunday is a day of rest and digestion.

While the food is always incredible, the thing I love most about Thanksgiving is spending quality time with my family. I’m al ways reminded how much I appreciate them.

In the spirit of giving thanks, here are 10 things that I’m thankful for this year:

1. Piping hot cups of coffee.

2. A stack of new books to read over the holidays.

3. My husband — a man who vacuumed our whole house yesterday. God bless him.

4. A new Taylor Swift album and tour.

5. A baby who’s an excellent sleeper.

6. Parents who live close by and who help us out often.

7. This job. This column.

8. Locally-sourced t-shirts (I live in them almost exclusively).

9. Having Patrick Mahomes as my fan tasy quarterback.

10. The opportu nity to teach dance to kind-hearted students.

Wishing you a wonderful holiday! ❚

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Enjoy the Outdoors All Year With a Fire Pit

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temperatures dip, people can ex tend their enjoyment of the outdoors with fire pits that produce heat as well as ambiance.

“Depending on the size of the fire pit, heat can radiate from a radius of six to 16 feet, providing a nice, cozy feeling while sitting outside in cooler weather,” says Sam Schmucker, co-owner of The BBQ Store and More, 17007 Doty Road, New Haven.

Sales of fire pits have greatly in creased as people want to expand their home entertaining to include the out doors, he says.

The local family-owned business opened four years ago, having merged with S & W Swing Sets that was in busi ness for 30 years. The store has all things to do with BBQ, including a wide assort ment of grills, griddles, smokers, and more. To help customers make the most

of cooking outdoors, they also sell patio furniture, playsets, gazebos and pavil ions. The 4,500-square-foot showroom also has outside displays.

BBQ Store and More carries “Breeo” and “Warming Trends” brand fire pits, both quality products made in America with good warranties, Schmucker says.

“What sets us apart is we know our product and have the best customer service to help people know how to ac complish the look and result they want to achieve,” he says.

Breeo invented the first smoke less fire pit in 2011, which can be used to grill food. The fire pits are about 90 percent smokeless after burning for 12-15 minutes. Breeo fire pits work through a double-wall secondary combustion de sign. When the fire is burning, the walls heat up and the hot air rises through the gap between the two walls. The air exits

the wall cavity through a series of holes around the rim. The pressurized heated oxygen mixes with the smoke and causes it to reburn. Available in three sizes and 15 styles, Breeo fire pits can stand alone or be surrounded by a brick or stone outer wall to give a different look and blend with landscaping. The Warming Trends fire pits have a patent-pending technol ogy behind the brass crossfire burner that uses an air-to-gas ration to produce a tall er, brighter, and fuller flame, resembling a natural wood burning fire.

For more information, call the store at (260) 632-0620. ❚

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Current Trends in Home Renovation

Founded in the historic district of New Haven more than 60 years ago, Trinity Kitchen, Bath and Lighting, 11034 Lincoln Highway E, has evolved through the years to be a “one-stop shop” for home renovation.

Owner Kevin Walsh bought the business 18 years ago with plans to breathe new life into it with new product lines, increased sales, improved relationships with existing customers, and by bringing in new customers.

Five years ago, Walsh opened a lighting center in Indianapo lis and meanwhile changed the name of the New Haven store to reflect the growth that had taken place from adding cabinets, countertops and other products for home renovation.

“Since the pandemic, more people are spending time at home and wanting to update and renovate their kitchens and baths,” Walsh says. “It’s been great for our business in recent years. I’ve always wanted to own a small business and when this opportunity came along, I liked the product and wanted to build on what was already here.”

Today, there are still some issues with the supply chain, but it’s not as bad as it was a year ago. Price increases, too, seem to have settled down, Walsh says. He beleives that anyone can do a home renovation, not just those with a large budget.

“We offer great, quality products and can work within any budget, whether wanting to save money or make a dream come true,” he says. “It doesn’t have to be a matter of deciding to do it or not do it. You can go with fewer features and still have a good result.”

Designer Anna Francis Biz says homeowners who want to create a different look usually begin their kitchen renovations with new countertops. They’ll also often add an island for more meal preparation space and storage.

The most popular flooring choices right now are durable and easy-to-clean hardwood or luxury vinyl, and cabinets are trend ing toward darker colors like deep blue and black-brown, Biz adds. Today, tile is mainly used for backsplashes, she says.

“Light, bright and interesting” is the goal of most people who want to renovate a bathroom, Biz continues. Ceramic and porcelain tiles in various shapes and patterns can be used throughout the entire bathroom. Light colors make a room look bigger and are most often accented with dark hardware for cab inets, faucets and shower heads, usually stainless steel with a black matte finish.

For more information about home renovation, visit trinity homecenter.com or call (260) 493-2574. ❚

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How Thankful?

Every faculty you have, your power of thinking or of moving your limbs from moment to moment, is given you by God. – C.S. Lewis

Few habits improve our personal hap piness more than seeing what’s good and being thankful for it. This is true for all people, but for Christians, it’s central to being an imitator of Jesus Christ.

Most of us know that gratitude to God is a good habit. But backing up our gratitude with loving obedience to God is quite another thing. We like the word “thankful” much more than the word “obedient.” Gratitude is an attitude – a very important one. But obedience is ac tion born from that gratitude. It involves changing our way of thinking to God’s way of thinking as we become a “new creature in Christ.” (2 Cor. 5:17)

Dozens of scriptures show Jesus liv ing in gratitude. He began and ended his prayers with words of thanks and taught us to do the same (Matthew 6:9-13). But his gratitude ran much deeper than words. No moment of his life better illustrated his loving obedience than his darkest hour in the Garden of Gethsemane, when he knew that pain and death were immi nent. “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.” (Luke 42:22 NIV)

If we say we’re thankful for the blessings God gives us, yet we selfishly hoard those blessings, are we truly thank ful? If we say we love God but allow ourselves to despise other people, are we truly thankful? Do we really believe “The earth is the Lord’s, and all it contains, The world, and those who dwell in it,” as King David – “a man after God’s own heart” – proclaimed in Psalm 24:1?

We all face pain at some point. But even in the darkest moments we can choose to be grateful for our countless blessings. And, we can act on that grati tude by obeying the two greatest com mandments identified by Jesus Christ:

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself.” (Matthew 22:37 & 38) ❚

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A Pinball Experience Like No Other

Whether you want to relive fond memories from your child hood or discover something new, Wizard’s World Pinball Arcade, 14613 Lima Road, Fort Wayne, is a “pinball heaven.”

The largest pinball arcade in Indiana, Wizard’s World has grown to also become one of the largest in the world. Owner Mike “The Wizard” Burgess is a pinball enthusiast become oper ator, sharing his collection of machines with anyone who wants to play.

“I’ve been playing pinball since the early ‘70s when we only had EM (electromagnetic) machines to play,” he recalls. “Being the only employee at the original Wizard’s World in 1980 from the day it opened until the day it closed has always been special to me and definitely established our vision for today. Thinking back, I recall purchasing my first machine in 1986 and the rest is history in the making.”

Burgess re-opened Wizard’s World in 2017 after realizing he wanted to share his home arcade with the public. Most of his seven children were grown, so he and his wife, Trish “Mrs. Wiz ard” Burgess were ready for a new adventure.

Today, Wizard’s World has 144 ready-to-play pinball ma chines and Burgess owns 340 machines in total.

“They’re like my children – I love them all the same,” he says. He tries to rotate machines in and out of the store frequent ly to keep players interested.

“We try to stay out front when it comes to new offerings,” he says. “For example, we just ordered all four of the new James Bond 007 machines from Stern. Rotation is very important to enhancing the variety of play options and maintaining a fresh ap pearance to our players. Technically speaking, rotation is based on maintenance or refurbishment requirements and customer play count. For example, if play drops on a title, we will reposi tion or rotate that machine out and replace it with a fresh one.”

Anyone can walk into Wizard’s World and play on the ma chines, and Burgess hopes visitors have “a pinball experience like no other.” He additionally runs four major tournaments a year for those who want to play more competitively.

Major tournaments include the $500 Silverball Spring Training in March; $12,000 in cash and prizes Wizard’s World War tournament in June; WOW (Women of Wizard’s World) tournament in August (where this year, Burgess hopes to give away a brand-new Stern pinball machine); and the Wizard’s World Championship in December.

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Mike “The Wizard” Burgess owns the largest pinball arcade in Indiana and one of the largest in the world.

“Not only is Wizard’s World among the largest arcades in the world, but we’re also home to several of the top 1,000 players worldwide,” Burgess says. “We’ve been blessed to provide a world-class facility that is constantly evolving into a more challenging and enjoyable destination location for family, friends, school groups and yes, very high-level competition on a regular basis.”

In addition to major tournaments, Wizard’s World hosts weekly tournaments on a smaller scale. The weekly 4-strike tournament takes place every Monday at 7 p.m. (52 times a year), and the Stern Army Boot Camp, where only modern Stern Pinball machines are used, takes place on the third Sunday of every month (12 times a year). The Women’s 4-strike tournament takes place the second and fourth Fri days of the month (24 times per year), and starting in 2023, it will take place every Saturday morning at 10 a.m. Finally, the Wiz Kids 3-strike youth tournament takes place the second and fourth Fridays of the month (24 times a year) and will also take place Saturdays at 10 a.m. starting in 2023.

All tournaments are registered on the IFPA Pinball website and details are posted at facebook.com/fwapinball.

Wizard’s World also hosts parties, charity events and special requests.

“We are honored to partner with our community and pro vide a great resource to help raise funds in a very unique way by orchestrating, running and promoting charity pinball tourna ments for various groups,” Burgess says. “One event we were particularly excited to help with last year was when a local mid dle school’s science class built pinball machines as a project. To support the effort, we were able to provide technical guidance and prizes for the top vote-getters, plus a souvenir for each student.”

Reviews of Wizard’s Pinball on their website tout the arcade as “a great place to take the family.” Machines are consistently praised for their pristine condition and affordable price to play. Other “pinheads” have referred to the arcade as a great place to go on a date or to do something different with friends or family. The staff is also praised for how they treat customers like family. Burgress himself is praised as a “nonpareil example, without equal, of people who are so devoted to the community that they will do anything. They’ll open their hearts, open their doors and open their wallet to support and uplift and honor the people who make their arcade not only a game room, but an actual commu nity meeting room.”

Wizard’s World opens at noon seven days a week. On Mon days, the arcade is open until 11 p.m. – or whenever the weekly tourney is over – while Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays are open until 9 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays until 10 p.m.; and Sunday until 8 p.m. Each machine is cash only and cost ranges from a single quarter to $1 per game. Machines vary from antique mechanical to new, hightech, state-of-the art games.

“Our team is presently working toward expanding the collection to well over 200 pinball machines before our big Wizard’s World War tournament in June,” Burgress adds. “In 2021, we were excited to host 108 players and gave away a brand-new Stern Pinball machine, along with loads of cash prizes. We set out to build a world-class championship pinball venue that hosted tournaments and was also open to the pub lic year-round. We’re back on track and cer tainly looking forward to another capstone tournament this summer.”

For more information, visit fort waynepinball.com. ❚

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Wizard’s World hosts four major tournaments every year, in addition to several weekly tournaments. Wizard’s World Pinball Arcade, in Fort Wayne, is a “pinball heaven” with 144 machines. The arcade is open daily and machines cost between a quarter to $1 per game.
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What to Know About Sustainable Investing

You may have heard about “sustainable investing.” But if you’re not familiar with it, you may have some ques tions: What does it involve? Is it right for me? Can I follow a sustainable investing strategy and still get the portfolio performance I need to reach my goals?

Sustainable investing can be defined in different ways, with different terminologies. However, one way to look at a sustain able approach is by thinking of it as investing in a socially con scious way which may involve two broad categories: environ mental, social and governance (ESG) investing and values-based investing.

As its name suggests, ESG investing incorporates a broad range of environmental, social and governance risks and oppor tunities, along with traditional financial measures, when making investment decisions. This approach may have a neutral impact on performance because it maintains a focus on managing risk, traditional fundamental analysis and diversification. Here’s a quick look at the ESG elements:

• Environmental – Companies may work to reduce carbon emissions, invest in renewable energy, decrease pollution and conserve water resources.

• Social – A business may promote gender and pay equality within its workforce, and maintain positive labor relations and safe working conditions for employees.

• Governance – Companies distinguished by good gover nance may institute strong ethics policies, provide transparent fi nancial reporting and set policies to ensure it has an independent, objective board of directors.

You can pursue an ESG investing approach through indi vidual stocks, mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which hold a variety of investments similar to mutual funds, but are generally passively managed – that is, they do little or no trading. As an ESG investor, you don’t necessarily have to sacri fice performance because ESG investments generally fare about as well as the wider investment universe. Some investments may even gain from the ESG approach. For example, a company that invests in renewable energy may benefit from the move away from fossil fuel sources.

Now, let’s move on to values-based investing. When you fol low a values-based approach, you can focus on specific themes where you may choose to include or exclude certain types of investments that align with your personal values.

So, you could refrain from investing in segments of the mar ket, such as tobacco or firearms, or in companies that engage in certain business practices, such as animal testing. On the other hand, you could actively seek out investments that align with your values. For instance, if you’re interested in climate change, you could invest in a mutual fund or ETF that contains compa nies in the solar or clean energy industries.

One potential limitation of values-based investing is that it

may decrease the diversification of your portfolio and lead to materially lower returns due to narrowly focused investments, prioritization of non-financial goals and too many exclusions.

Ultimately, if you choose to include a sustainable investing approach, you will want – as you do in any investing scenario –to choose those investments that are suitable for your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon.

If sustainable investing interests you, give it some thought – you may find it rewarding to match your money with your beliefs. ❚

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

Edward Jones is a licensed insurance producer in all states and Washington D.C., through Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P., and in California, New Mexico and Massachusetts through Edward Jones Insurance Agency of California, L.L.C., Edward Jones Insurance Agency of New Mexico, L.L.C., and Edward Jones Insurance Agency of Massachusetts, L.L.C. California Insurance License OC24309.

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Finding the Root Cause of Your Health Issue

Dr. Lucas D. Gafken DC, DAC NB, a chiropractic neurologist at Health N.O.W., says func tional medicine utilizes natural solutions to optimize a patient’s overall wellness, while also identifying and addressing the root cause of health conditions such as chronic fatigue, blood sugar imbalances and immune issues, digestive problems, inflammation, depression, brain fog and more.

“By addressing the source of the health problem, we’re able to restore bal ance and function in the body so that our patients can start feeling like themselves all over again,” Gafken says.

In his clinic at 2146 State Road 8, in Auburn, Ind., Gafken utilizes blood, sali vary, hormone and stool testing, which narrows the focus to better pinpoint un derlying conditions that need addressing.

“After a comprehensive discussion with our patients and listening to their health concerns, we can better determine which testing methods to use so we can identify imbalances and know how to effectively get them back on track,” he says. “We take a proactive approach, not waiting for symptoms to appear, but rather finding indicators that there may be problems.”

These indicators can include food sensitivities, autoimmunity, digestive problems or hormone imbalances – trig gers that the patient has no idea are caus ing or aggravating their existing health problems.

“Once we have recognized these triggers through refined testing, we are able to supplement their body with the supportive nutrition they need to rebal ance, improve and maintain their best possible health,” Gafken says.

Once the patient is diagnosed cor

rectly, he can prescribe a plan that takes into consideration every aspect of the pa tient’s condition.

“Through adjunctive care, we cre ate a synergy that is beneficial not only to improve and maintain thyroid func tion, but also establish optimal wellness throughout the patient’s body.”

For more information or to make an appointment, contact Health N.O.W. at (260) 920-8811 or visit SeekHealthNow. com. ❚

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Is Your Home Well-Insulated for Winter?

As the temperatures dip and heating costs rise, there’s no better time to make sure your home is well-insulated for energy savings and comfort.

Koala Insulation of Fort Wayne, 5427 Keystone Dr., spe cializes in high-performance insulation to deliver comfort, lower energy bills and reduced noise, in addition to protecting the en vironment by reducing energy waste.

“We cover the entire spectrum of insulation products from batt [rolled fiberglass] to sound deadening, to spray foam and the newest state-of-the-art cellulose products,” says Owner Greg Williams.

Open and closed cell spray foam are both newer technolo gies and are great solutions for air sealing and insulation, but they are more expensive than fiberglass or cellulose, Williams says. Koala is an exclusive Nu-Wood cellulose installer for Northeast Indiana, and one of the benefits of the product is a 10-year utility reduction guarantee.

Heating and cooling account for more than half of a home’s energy costs. As a home ages, insulation deteriorates and so do seals around windows, doors and lights.

Water leaks and rodent feces can ruin fiberglass and cel lulose insulation. If you have had problems with mice, bats, rats or other wild animals, chances are your insulation has been af fected, Williams says.

“We can vacuum out any contaminated insulation and re place it with new product. Signs of deterioration include in creased energy costs, feeling colder in the winter and feeling hotter in the summer. Most insulation settles after time and we simply have to blow in or top off the existing insulation base to increase the “R” value, which is an indicator of how well insula tion is working to keep heat in or out of a home” he says.

Insulation is designed to slow the loss of heating or cooling in a home, but there also needs to be proper airflow to avoid mold, the spreading of pollutants, energy loss and a negative im pact on health.

“Ventilation is important to control the environment in a home,” Williams says. “When properly installed, insulation will not cover or block air flow through soffit vents. Solar attic fans can ensure proper attic ventilation. Keeping the attic temperature lower in the summer months will maximize energy efficiency and comfort.”

Koala Insulation has more than 15 years of experience in construction and home services and does free on-site insulation evaluations to determine which product fits each homeowner’s needs and budget. Most jobs can be completed in one day.

“We will help you in the decision-making process, are de pendable and will leave no mess behind,” Williams says.

For a free consultation, call Koala at (260) 582-2240. ❚

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Smooth Tuesdays

Every Tuesday, 6-9 p.m., enjoy the best in soft rock and classic hits with rotating art ists. Clyde Theater, 1808 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne, (574) 344-0566, clydetheatre.com.

Nashville Thursdays

Weekly country, bluegrass and other free live music 7-10 p.m. in the Clyde Theater Club Room. Food and drink specials. 1808 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne, clydeclubroom.com.

Nature’s Palette

Thru Nov. 26, Wed. noon-5 p.m., Th.-Sat. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. The show “Nature’s Palette” showcases visual interpretations of autumn, featuring contemporary impressionism, plein air and abstract artwork from acclaimed local and national artists. Castle Gallery, 1202 W. Wayne St., Fort Wayne, facebook.com/castle galleryfineart.

Fort Wayne Komets

Join the Jungle and cheer on the Fort Wayne Komets as they make another run for a cham pionship. Games are at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne. Visit komets.com to see the complete 2022-2023 schedule.

YLNI Winter Farmers Market

Thru April 29, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Shop for fresh produce, a wide variety of organic fruits and vegetables, hand-made jewelry and crafts, lo cal artwork and more at the former Wayne Candy Factory building, 1501 E. Berry St., Fort Wayne, facebook.com/YLNIFarmersMarket/.

HolidayFest Featuring the Night of Lights

Nov. 23, 5:45-8 p.m. Kick off the holiday sea son with the iconic lighting of Santa and his reindeer, the Merry Christmas Wreath, and so many more. Downtown Fort Wayne, (260) 420-3266, downtownfortwayne.com/events/ holidayfest/.

20th Annual Santa Train

Nov. 26-Dec. 18, Saturdays 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sundays noon-4:30 p.m. Explore Santa’s rail road workshop and take a 20-minute ride on a heated train. Due to demand, tickets must be purchased online and in advance. Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee serves warm beverages and baked goods. 15808 Edgerton, New Haven, fortwaynerailroad.org

“The Nutcracker” Dec. 2-4 & 8-11, Thu. & Fri. 7:30 p.m., Sat. 2

p.m. & 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Holiday magic abounds as Clara’s toy Nutcracker springs to life and sweeps her off to a land of won derment. Presented by Fort Wayne Ballet at the Arts United Center, 303 E. Main St., Fort Wayne, (260) 484-9646, fortwayneballet.org.

Wild Zoo Wonderland

Dec. 2-4, 9-11, 16-22, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Visit San ta in his workshop, enjoy story time featuring ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas at the Zoo,’ decorate cookies, take free train rides and more. Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo, 3411 Sher man Blvd., Fort Wayne, kidszoo.org. ❚

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