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Your Better Quality of Life Magazine • 95¢ • May 2022• No. II
Summer Fun with TinCaps Baseball! Are Solar Panels Right for You? You Have Options When Grilling How to Extend Your Driveway’s Life
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In This Issue Right in Our Region ......................Cover & p. 16 Summer Fun with TinCaps Baseball Your Outdoor Living ...................................11, 27 All About Grilling; Extend Your Driveway’s Life Inspiration & Worship .......................................14 ‘It Is Written’ Your Home .............................................................19 Why Solar Panels? Your Destination .................................................23 Goldmoor Inn Sets the Tone for Elegance Your Family Fun .................................................28
Publisher/Editor-in-Chief Bill Hughes Executive Editor/Web Editor Chris Linden Managing Editor Jermaine Pigee Editor Emeritus Janine Pumilia Multimedia Editor Jim Taylor Graphics Director Samantha Behling Graphic Designer Ashley Smith Contributing Writers Peggy Werner General Sales Manager Brent Hughes Sales Manager Brad Hughes Advertising Sales Representatives Brian Hughes, Jeremy Jones, Nita Lasky Administration & Circulation Manager Lisa Hughes Director of Corporate Happiness Hana Hughes Website www.SmartLivingFortWayne.com Published by Hughes Media Corp. 222 Seventh St., Rockford, IL, 61104 (815) 316-2300, Fax: (815) 316-2301 lhughes@northwestquarterly.com Smart Living. Copyright 2022 by Hughes Media Corp., 222 Seventh St., Rockford, IL, 61104. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photograph or illustration without written permission from the publisher is strictly prohibited.
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hat’s your idea of a perfect summer day? Does it involve watching baseball, cooking something tasty on the grill or heading to an ice cream parlor? Maybe you favor a boat ride or a round of golf or an outing to the zoo or a festival or a farmers market or all of the above? How about watching fireworks light the night sky or enjoying a bicycle ride or a concert under the stars? When you think about it, these are the simple pleasures that enrich the tapestry of our lives and make good memories. And while opportunities abound in our region for all of these pleasures, it’s up to each one of us to set aside our to-do lists and take advantage of them while we can. Summer days fly by so quickly. As our cover story explains, the 66-game season of Fort Wayne’s TinCaps minor league baseball team is underway at Parkview Field. The organization is pulling out all stops to make this a year of family fun and spectacle. Every Friday and Saturday night game is capped by fireworks and there’ll also be fireworks after games on June 21, July 4 and four Thursday games. Find the full lineup of games and promotions and get ticket information at milb.com/ fort-wayne. If it’s playing on the water that delights you, our lakes region is a joy. Don’t own a boat? No problem. Hop aboard the Sweet Breeze, Fort Wayne’s authentic canal boat replica, for a cool glide down the river and a chance to learn some city history, too. Catch the boat at Promenade Park. Looking for a festival or concert or farmers market? Visit Fort Wayne (visitfortwayne. com) is an online goldmine of event information. Among upcoming festivals are Arabfest, Germanfest, Greekfest, New Haven Canal Fest, Ribfest, Sweetwater Gearfest and the new Middle Waves music festival – and that’s just in June! There’s a ton of fun to be had this summer, so let the planning begin! Have a good week! ❚Janine Pumilia SL Editor
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Outdoor Living
June 4 Eggfest
It’s Time for Some Backyard Bliss!
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hat do you expect from your grill? How often do you use it and for how many people do you cook? Do you want to expand your outdoor cooking repertoire or keep things simple? You’ll likely be asked these questions at BBQStore&More, 17007 Doty Road in New Haven, Ind., because making a good match between grill and griller is important, says Tyler Schafer, sales and service manager. Just as important is using top-notch products made in America. “We’re not out to compete with a big-box store on price,” says Schafer. “We sell only higher-end equipment from companies that stand behind their lifetime warranties. And nearly everything in our showroom is manufactured in the United States. You sure won’t find that at a big-box store.” A convenient way to learn what the store offers is to visit the 14th Annual Eggfest on June 4. It’s a day when about 40 Big Green Egg ceramic grills are fired up, along with hand-picked brands of gas, charcoal and pellet grills, pizza ovens and other outdoor cooking equipment. Those choice brands include Alfresco, Alfa Ovens, Blaze Grills, Delta Heat, Meadowcreek BBQ, Memphis Grills, Phoenix Grills, Pizza-Porta, Smokin Brothers, The Meat Stick and Twin Eagles Grills. Brand representatives will be on site June 4 to answer questions and demonstrate what their grills can do. “Last year we grilled a 4-foot alligator,” says Schafer. Commercial equipment also will be on display, for sale and rental, such as pig and chicken roasters and smokers used by caterers. “The only brands we carry that aren’t entirely made in America are Alpha pizza grills from Italy and Memphis pellet grills, which are assembled in the U.S.,” says Schafer. “The ceramic for Big Green Egg is cast in Mexico because that’s where the clay is found.” Big Green Egg is the second-largest grill company in the world (after Weber) and BBQStore&More is its largest
Nearly every product in the huge showroom of The BBQStore&More is made in America, from grills and swing sets to patio furniture and gazebos.
showroom in the Midwest, says Schafer. “We stock every size grill and every part for every grill.” Fans of Big Green Egg like the quality and flavor of the food it produces, since it’s highly insulated, thereby preventing moisture from being drawn out of the food. It uses compressed hardwood charcoal with no lighter fluid or other chemical additives. The BBQStore&More staff offers grilling advice to customers upon request and even fields off-hours calls. “If you’re our customer and you’re grilling an expensive piece of meat at 7 p.m. and you have a question, you can bet we’ll answer the phone. That’s how we do things here.”
More than Grills
The store stocks a deep inventory of products, and parts for servicing those products, in its huge on-site warehouse. This was especially handy during supply chain problems in 2020 and 2021. The pandemic fueled an explosion of interest in backyard improvements, and BBQStore&More was able to meet needs not only with grills, but with nearly everything related to backyards. The business does landscape design and installation, construction of outdoor kitchens and firepits, structures like gazebos and sheds, swing sets and other large toys and poly patio furniture by companies including Lloyd Flanders, Luxcraft Outdoors and Star Swing Sets. BBQStore&More originated as a wooden swing set store 20 years ago. It established Eggfest 14 years ago and built its big new showroom and warehouse four years ago. Along with affiliated businesses such as its construction division, the business stretches across 80 acres “smack in the middle of Amish country,” but is only about 5 minutes from Fort Wayne. “We’re where rural meets city,” says Schafer. The store is open Mon.-Fri. from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn more at thebbqst.com. ❚
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here’s much we don’t understand about God. Paul notes this in his first letter to the Corinthians, 13:12 (KJV): For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. That doesn’t mean we should give up trying! We can ask God to “open the eyes of our understanding” (Ephesisans 1:8) and commit to study of scripture. Respect for scripture demands that we don’t impose our own ideas onto it. Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish ought from it...” – Deuteronomy 4:2 (KJV). Here are some practical tips: Pay attention to the author of a section, to whom it was written and in what era. The Old Testament has much to teach us, but was written before the Messiah came to earth. The four Gospels reveal the words and actions of Jesus. The Book of Acts describes the birth and early decades of the church. All New Testament church letters were written to followers of Christ; some are directed to all Christians, including us. For example, Paul addresses Ephesians to believers in Ephesus “and faithful in Christ Jesus.” Others, like Philemon, are written to specific people to resolve a specific situation. Neither the author nor the recipient of Hebrews is clear, but we know its purpose is to strengthen the faith of Jews who’ve risked their lives by converting to Christianity. Capitalization, punctuation, verse numbers and chapter divisions didn’t exist in the earliest texts and many words were added to the English Bible so sentence structures would make sense. The 1611 King James version puts those added words into italics. It’s also important to view a verse in its cultural context. Our modern Western eyes can misunderstand ancient Eastern culture. A good Bible dictionary and map help. Jesus promised us the holy spirit would guide our understanding. He set the example by praying and quoting scripture to his followers, his accusers, and even to Satan: Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” – Matthew 4:4. We should never feel intimidated about reading the Bible on our own. We are never alone. – Janine Pumilia 14
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2022 TinCaps Fun ‘Better Than Ever’
Post-game fireworks take place on Fridays and Saturdays as well as June 21, July 4 and four Thursday night games.
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ocal baseball is back and it’s better than ever, with new proThe TinCaps’ 66-game home schedule began April 12 motions, theme nights and special dates. against the South Bend Cubs and marked the first of 10 Tues“After no season in 2020 and an abbreviated season last day Family Feast Nights, featuring select $2 concession items. year, with no time to plan because of the pandemic, we’re comThe 2022 promotional theme game schedule is highlighted by 25 ing back stronger and better than ever in 2022,” says Michael fireworks nights and some brand-new promotions. Limmer, vice president for marketing and promotions at Fort Wednesday nights are dedicated to Paws and Claws (July Wayne TinCaps. “We all know COVID is not a thing of the past, afternoon games not included). Fans are welcome to bring their but people are making choices based on what they are most comdogs and cats to the game, where special ticket options are availfortable doing. We’re family entertainment and have something able for pet owners. Thirsty Thursdays features discounted dofor everyone and we take our responsibility to make each fan feel mestic draft beers and other drink specials. Postgame fireworks welcome very seriously.” are on Fridays and Saturdays. In addition, there will be fireworks 16 To Advertise Call 260-212-8968 Smart Living Fort Wayne May 2022 • II
Right in Our Region after games on June 21, July 4 and four Thursday night games. Parkview Field will be a safe environment for those with severe peanut allergies on Tuesday, June 21, and Tuesday, Aug. 16. Friday, May 27 is Marvel Super Hero Night, as well as the first of two Scout Nights. On Friday, July 15, The TinCaps will also host Marvel Defenders of the Diamond Night with a character appearance, while the team’s second Scout Night is set for Friday, June 10, which is also Wands and Wizards Night. Saturday, May 28, will be dedicated to Mental Health Awareness and the first of five game nights featuring national entertainers. Tyler’s Amazing Balancing Act will be featured at this game and again on Saturday, July 16. For the first time ever, the game park will welcome Dueling Pianos on June 25. On Sunday, June 26, the TinCaps will host their annual Military Appreciation Day presented by OmniSource, Steel Dyamnics, and the San Diego Padres with complimentary tickets for military personnel and their families (TinCapsMilitary.com). With actor Leslie David Baker (Stanley from “The Office”) scheduled to be in attendance, the TinCaps will have fun with TV Sitcoms Night on Thursday, July 7. The world-famous ZOOperstars! will have fans laughing on Saturday, July 9, while their friend BirdZerk! will be in town the final weekend of the season on Saturday, Sept. 3. The weekend of Aug. 5-7 will feature the highly anticipated debut of the TinCaps playing as an alternate identity, “Manzanas Luchadoras,” Spanish for “Fighting Apples,” as part of Minor League Baseball’s series to embrace the culture and values of the local Hispanic/Latino community. Finally, to the delight of many fans, the team’s annual “Star Wars” Night will be Friday, Aug. 19. As the season continues, part-time staff is needed to help with all aspects of game night, especially in the areas of concession
stands, ballpark carts and housekeeping. Pay begins at $12.75 an hour and workers can earn additional money through tips. Parkview Field’s concourse is open during the day for walkers, runners or guests visiting the ballpark and contains the Robert E. Meyers Park, where splash pads will be in operation this summer. The field’s administrative offices and the Orchard Team Store have returned to regular hours. With versatile spaces both indoors and outdoors, the field is once again hosting special events at full capacity, such as weddings, receptions, fundraiser dinners, charity walks and more. Learn details at ParkviewField.com. Fans can follow TinCaps action on television, radio and online. All home games will be broadcast live on Comcast network channel 81, streamed on MiLB. tv, and all 132 games can be heard on 1380 The Fan and 100.9 FM. For more information on individual tickets, season tickets and group outings, call (260) 482-6400. Find a complete listing of 2022 proSaturday, May 21 was Fort Wayne Daisies Throwback Day, celebrating the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (as motions and events featured in the 1992 film “A League of Their Own.”) As Tom Hanks famously said, “There’s no crying in baseball.” at TinCaps.com. ❚ Tell them you saw it in ...
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Your Home & Garden
Solar Panels Can Save You Big Money By Janine Pumilia
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olar panels aren’t for everyone, but when they’re a good fit for your situation, the energy savings can be remarkable, says Chuck Ault, co-owner and service manager for Collier’s Solar in Warsaw, Ind. Collier’s has been installing solar panels for 10 years and has seen interest in solar energy grow among local homeowners, schools and commercial businesses. “Solar panels have been around long enough now that people are feeling more comfortable and curious about them,” says Ault. “You need to have clear exposure to the south. And the upfront investment will take some years to pay for itself, so it’s not for homeowners who plan to move anytime soon.” If you can check those two boxes, however, “The savings down the road can be exponential, especially if you invest the money you’d otherwise be paying to utility companies.” Depending on how a customer approaches it, a solar panel system pays for There’s an upfront investment to install solar panels, but if you plan to stay in your home for the long term, savings on your utility bills can be exponential. This year the federal government is offering a 26 percent tax credit. In 2023 that credit will be reduced to 22 percent. itself, on average, in 9 to 12 years. “Our typical process is to review a full year’s from Crossroads Solar Panel in South Bend, Ind., a company that employs worth of utility bills,” Ault explains. “We can design a second chance citizens, helping them to re-integrate into society. When system to get you to net zero or to be supplemental to it needs to buy from other suppliers, Collier’s seeks out American solar your utility bill. We can also install it in phases accordpanel companies. ing to your budget.” The Collier’s family of brands has been serving the greater Warsaw Solar panels can be mounted on a roof or on the area for 34 years, installing heating and air-conditioning systems, includground and typically require no maintenance. ing geothermal installations, for residential and commercial customers. “Rainfall is usually enough to wash the dust off Its Fireplace Shoppe installs and services gas stoves, gas fireplaces, wood them,” says Ault. “In extreme situations they can be stoves and wood fireplaces, and sells a full line of gas, charcoal and pellet washed with mild soap and water.” grills. Virtually anything in a home can be powered by The company also sells and services air purifiers, dehumidifiers, solar panels. humidifiers and air filtration systems as well as solar-powered attic vent “Each panel has a micrometer on it that converts fans. It installs, seals and cleans ductwork and dryer vents, too. power from DC voltage to AC voltage that can be fed Ault co-owns Collier’s with Kevin Lehman. The men were longtime into your house,” Ault says. employees at Collier’s before the chance to purchase the business arose. Depending on how your utility company structures “We got the opportunity to buy the company and we didn’t think we it, any extra energy that’s generated can be fed back into should pass it up,” says Ault. “It’s been good to our families over the the grid and credited to your account. years, and we look at Collier’s as an opportunity to extend our family to The federal government is offering a 26 percent tax the team that we’ve built, the households we serve, and the communities credit for solar panel installations this year. That figure where we live and work.” will change to 22 percent in 2023. There’s currently no state tax credit for solar installation in Indiana. Learn more by calling (574) 203-5882, go to trustcolliers.com or visit Whenever possible, Collier’s buys its solar panels the showroom at 2315 North Shelby Dr., Warsaw, Ind. ❚ Tell them you saw it in ...
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Your Destination
Goldmoor Inn Sets the Tone for Elegance
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estled in the hills of Galena’s Driftless Area is a luxurious bedand-breakfast that needs to be experienced to be believed. Offering 18 exclusive suites, the Goldmoor Inn’s elegant, castle-like getaway makes an immediate impression with visitors, setting the tone for the indulgent escape that awaits them during their stay. Each suite is unique, from rustic log cabins to the cozy and graceful Mississippi Suite, to the Turret Suite, with its very own drawbridge. Each features plush amenities and private balconies to take in the breathtaking views of Goldmoor Inn’s distinctive castle-like exterior sets the stage for a memorable retreat to the hills outside Galena, IL. the Mississippi River valley. Add in details like fresh cookies and flowers that greet Goldmoor, located at 9001 W. Sand Hill Road, is a world all its visitors in every suite, and a stay at Goldmoor seems like a page own. In the winter months, it can feel like the inside of a snow from a fairy tale. globe and is a prime location to watch wintering eagles dive Despite being only 6 miles from the town of Galena, the for their dinner along the Mississippi River. In warmer times, the sweeping landscape offers stunning vistas for a photograph, a social media post, or even just a quiet memory to tuck away for a rainy day. Bird lovers will want to watch the skies for a variety of birds. Binoculars are available at the front desk for anyone wanting a closer look. At sunset, the sky steals the show with breathtaking displays of color and dying light. While landscape, decor and views offer a feast for the eyes, the fine-dining experience in the Goldmoor’s dining room provides one of a different kind. Executive chef Brandon Veitch concocts a lavish creation with each dish, elevating the food he serves with each meal. An upscale, yet cozy dining experience, Goldmoor Inn’s menu is not just for the stomach, but also for the soul. Whatever the occasion, a stay at the Goldmoor Inn is a five-star experience unlike any other. ❚ Tell them you saw it in ...
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How to Prolong the Life of Your Driveway By Peggy Werner
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he dramatic impacts of below-freezing winter temperatures and stifling hot, humid Midwest summer days are an asphalt driveway’s biggest enemy, causing cracks and holes in the pavement. Kyle Miller, operations manager of Asphalt Maintenance Service, 6215 Commodity Ct., says filling those cracks right away and regular sealcoating are the most important maintenance procedures any homeowner can do to get the most life out of a driveway or parking lot. “If properly maintained, a driveway can last at least 25 years,” he says. “If not maintained, that lifespan will be cut in half or less.” He recommends sealcoating a home driveway and most commercial lots every three years and more often for heavily traveled asphalt parking lots. Crack filling prevents the seepage of moisture from snow and rain, helping
minimize the damage from freeze-thaw cycles. Sealed asphalt helps keep a clean look because rainfall washes away dirt and debris from the smooth surface. Asphalt Maintenance Service is a complete asphalt maintenance and repair family-owned company that has served the Fort Wayne, Northeast Indiana and Western Ohio areas for more than 37 years. The company specializes in sealcoating, crack filling, line striping and patching for residential and commercial customers. In 1980, Tom Sherwood started Asphalt Maintenance Service as the sole proprietor and employee in a 3,000square-foot building in downtown Fort Wayne. Rick and Laura Rohr purchased Asphalt Maintenance Service in 2004. Since then, they have grown the business to include 25 employees; 20 trucks, including four seal rigs; 15 pieces of heavy machin-
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Entertainment & Events
Smooth Tuesdays Every Tuesday, 6-9 p.m., enjoy the best in soft rock and classic hits with rotating artists. Clyde Theater, 1806 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. 1806 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne. clydeclubroom.com. Emergence: Live Butterfly Exhibit Now thru June 26, daily. Live butterflies return to the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory. 1100 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne. botanicalconservatory.org. Color X Color: Chuck Sperry Archive Now thru July 24, Tues.-Sun. Fort Wayne Museum of Art presents 150 selections from Sperry’s illustrious rock poster career. 311 E. Main St., Fort Wayne. fwmoa.org Arabfest June 4 & 5, Sat. noon to 7 p.m. and Sat. noon to 5 p.m. Enjoy music, dancing, camel rides, a children’s area, henna, vendors and food. Family friendly and free admission.
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Rothschild Pavillion, Headwaters Park, 333 S. Clinton St., Fort Wayne. arabfestfw.com Germanfest June 8-12. A week-long celebration of German heritage and “essen, trinken, und gemülichkeit” (eating, drinking, and having a really good time). germanfest.org. 25th Annual BBQ RibFest June 16-19. Tasty BBQ and live blues music served up rain or shine at one of the best ribfests in the nation. Headwaters Park, Fort Wayne. bbqribfest.com Middle Waves Music Festival June 17 & 18. Presented by Sweetwater Sound, Middle Waves is a destination music festival with three stages, one of which is free. Food & drink, interactive art installations, fun and games for people of all ages, backgrounds and music preferences. Foellinger Theatre Campus, 3411 Sherman Blvd., Fort Wayne. Check out the lineup at middlewaves.com. Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo June 19, 7 p.m. Since 1979, this fearless duo has blazed a distinctive trail with a thunder-
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The Fort Wayne Museum of Art will exhibit 150 Chuck Sperry rock band posters until July 24.
ing soundscape that kicked off MTV and took over radios, TVs and jukeboxes around the world. Sweetwater Performance Pavilion, sweetwaterpavilion.com. Jackson Browne June 21, 7:30 p.m. Browne has written and performed some of the most literate songs in popular music. He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2004 and the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame in 2007. Foellinger Outdoor Theatre, fortwayneparks.org. ❚
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