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Aboite-area resident honored by Big Brothers Big Sisters
A new home Thrivent Financial for Lutherans sponsors Habitat build in Aboite area By Nichole Hacha-Thomas nthomas@kpcnews.net
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It happened 16 years ago — That’s when Aboite-area resident Tyler Lehman was asked to be a part of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana. “Back then it was more of a working board,” Lehman explained. “They needed help with accounting and Courtesy photo someone asked me.” Tyler Lehman Prior to that time, Lehman said, he knew of the organization charged with pairing young children with a responsible, caring adult, but he hadn’t been involved past attending a spaghetti dinner or two. “I’d always had an interest in children’s organizations,” Lehman said. “I was raised to give back, and so I did.” Sixteen years later, at the Big Brothers Big Sisters’ 39th Annual Gourmet Dinner, Lehman was honored as the recipient of the 2012 Don Wolf Award, named after the founder of BBBS. The award is given to an individual or individuals in recognition of commitment and contribution to youth in our community. The award, Lehman said, was a complete surprise to him. “I had no idea I was getting the award,” he said. “Until See LEHMAN, page A7
When Nelly Othman, her husband and two small children moved to Fort Wayne four years ago from upstate New York, they never thought they’d need the assistance of Habitat for Humanity. Things change, though. In 2010, Othman and her husband divorced and she was left raising the children on her own. The family lived in an apartment and longed for a place to call their own, a place for the children to have their own rooms. It was then Fort Wayne Habitat for Humanity came to the rescue. “A friend told me about the program,” Othman said. “It was sort of ironic because she didn’t get accepted and I did.” The walls were raised on Othman’s home on Blake Drive, in the Aboite area, on June 9 by a team of volunteers from area Lutheran churches and the build’s primary supporter, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Thrivent is a staunch supporter of Habitat for Humanity across the country, with the company pledging $9.2 million to build 142 homes in 32 states in 2012 alone. Four of the homes are in Indiana and one is Othman’s.
Plant gets ready for next-generation truck By Doug LeDuc dougl@fwbusiness.com
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General Motors Co. is using scheduled shutdowns at its Fort Wayne Assembly Plant to retool the plant for production of the company’s next-generation full-size pickups. production of the redesigned pickup also was installed during a two-week shutdown in the spring and during an extended three-week shutdown during the winter holiday season. Work on the project has continued steadily between the shutdowns. “Instead of taking one
huge chunk of time off, we’re sprinkling it off through the year, so we’ve planned the project to flow with the calendar,” Jentgen said Very little information has been released about the next-generation pickup. That scarcity of See GM, page A6
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General Motors Co.’s Fort Wayne Assembly Plant is on schedule with the installation of tooling required to make the company’s next-generation pickups and will use an extended shutdown this summer to stay that way. Past summer shutdowns typically have had a two-week duration. But the plant will be shut down for three weeks this summer — the last two weeks of July and the first week of August — to prepare it to make the redesigned full-size pickup. “We’re doing some of the larger projects over July because it (the shutdown) is a little bit longer,” said Stephanie Jentgen, communications manager for the facility. A lot of tooling for
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Volunteers from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans raise the walls on the future Aboite-area home of Nelly Othman. The Habitat for Humanity dedication is planned for late August. The non-profit fraternal benefit company actually has built more than 1,600 homes nationwide — and across the globe — since 2005. Because of its non-profit status, when people take advantage of the company’s financial products, instead of paying taxes on the investments, Thrivent is able to use the funds to better its community – primarily through its partnership with Habitat
for Humanity. Othman said she is forever indebted to Thrivent and Habitat for Humanity for their support. “This is such a great program and it really helps families have an anchor and stay together,” Othman said. “It helps me focus on other issues because the big issue – of where to See THRIVENT, page A6
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workers are represented by United Auto Workers Local 2209, which has been negotiating a plantlevel contract since September, when a national four-year labor deal with GM was approved. The mix of employees has changed some since late last year through a special attrition program for skilled-trades workers that was in place company-wide from November through February. Special retirement packages were offered to skilled-trades workers who were close to retirement, which opened up several positions for individuals with a skilled-trades background who had taken production jobs just to stay on with GM. “There was a lot of movement. If they couldn’t get on skilled at their home plant, there was opportunity to bid on skilled jobs at other plants. They awarded those on the basis of seniority … and every-
thing was followed per the national agreement,” Jentgen said. “The need for temporaries wasn’t as high as a result of the program.” The employment of skilled-trades workers in lower-paying production jobs and conflicting views on the use of temporary workers had been among the areas of disagreement that kept the plant’s management and Local 2209 from coming together on a plant-level contract both sides could live with. Both sides continue to work toward an agreement. The differences have not interfered the with plant’s area involvement, which can include union and management collaboration. For example, they will be working together on the first Walk for Wishes in Fort Wayne, a three-mile fundraising walk at 9 a.m. June 30 at Headwaters Park. The walk is a fundraising event for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Ohio, Kentucky
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and Indiana, which serves children with lifethreatening medical conditions by granting a special wish to boost their spirits and provide them with a lasting memory. Several other fundraising activities have taken place at the plant this year to support the foundation with a goal of raising enough money to grant five or six wishes. The plant raised enough to grant five wishes last year and is looking to top that, said Andy Clark, Local 2209’s Make-A-Wish chairman. “All the money we’ve raised goes to kids in northeast Indiana; most of the kids are from Fort Wayne, Grabill, New Haven, Columbia City and communities like that,” he said. “We need to raise about $6,000 to grant each wish we do.” “This isn’t the only event the UAW and GM team up together on; we do several events a year to help local organizations.”
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dren from the bus at 4 p.m.” But, even though the volunteer hours were challenging, Othman said she still plans to help Habitat when she can. She’ll attend dedications and volunteer to help other soon-to-be homeowners with their volunteer hours. And, it seems Othman has caught the volunteering bug. She’s recently been accepted as a Big Sister in the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization. “Volunteering through Habitat showed me that it makes you feel really good when you help others,” Othman said. Othman’s home will be dedicated on Aug. 24 and she said she is looking forward to when the keys are dropped into her hand for the first time. “I am so excited! I can’t wait to see what it looks like,” Othman exclaimed. In a few short weeks, she’ll get her wish.
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Fandana Festival will be ‘celebration of the senses’ In 2011, the Fandana Festival was the first of its kind in Indiana. Yet the multi-day Christian music festival still managed to draw hundreds of visitors and 30-plus bands to its main stage. This year, when Fandana returns to the Huntington University campus Aug. 10-11, it will have more than 50 bands scheduled to perform. This two-day music, art and film festival will feature Chris Tomlin, Sidewalk Prophets, Superchick, Sevenglory, Manic Drive, Hyland, HU’s own Attaboy and Da Messenger on Friday, Aug. 10; and Over The Rhine, Family Force 5, Blessed By A Broken Heart, Write This Down, Rocky Loves Emily, Jetty Rae, Red Umbrella, The Lost Colors and Lee Roessler on Saturday, Aug. 11. “We want to create an event that families and youth groups would want to attend as a great retreat and a final event of the summer before school begins,� HU Senior Vice President for enrollment management and marketing Jeff Berggren said in a press release. Organizers have this year added the Fandana
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My sincere thanks go to all Aqua Indiana customers taking steps to conserve water as we cope with what experts call “moderate” drought conditions. However, we send our special thanks to one young woman in particular. While riding her bicycle in an area between Barrington Woods and Barrington Estates the evening of June 22, this young lady noticed water collecting in a backyard on Buckfield Court. She notified her parents, who contacted Aqua’s customer service team. This young woman had discovered a break in an 8-foot water main capable of leaking up to 100 gallons per minute. Aqua crews repaired the leak within hours. We typically associate water main breaks with extremely cold temperatures, but this summer’s drought has created the perfect conditions to stress buried pipes to the breaking point. Aboite Township is known for its heavy clay soils. When clay dries, it shrinks. Some homeowners have suffered cracks in their foundations or concrete slabs due to the extremely dry conditions and the soil’s natural contraction. As the clay shrinks, it shifts with enough force to pull water mains apart at key joints or even crack them in midspan. It is possible we’ll see more ruptures before the summer is over and we ask you to report any areas that are unusually moist or green; they could be signs of a broken water line. Aqua’s distribution system regularly pumped more than 5 million gallons of water a day in the month of June. Please don’t hesitate to report any situation that would result in water being lost before it reaches your tap. To help save water during this prolonged drought, we continue to ask all customers to turn off sprinkler systems and stop watering their lawns. Lawn irrigation produces the single largest demand
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A Lineup of Investment Moves Worth Considering This week, Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game is scheduled to be played in Kansas City. Whether you’re rooting for the American or National League, you’ll no doubt admire the ability and athleticism exhibited by these tremendous ballplayers. Of course, any all-star team is made up of players who bring different talents to the game. And this same approach — of combining a collection of skills toward one common effort — can be found in other endeavors, one of which is investing. Here, then, is one possible lineup of investment moves to consider:
• Diversify. All investments have both benefits and risks. As an investor, your goal is to help maximize the benefits and minimize the risks — and one of the best ways to do this is by diversifying your money across a range of assets. Diversifying can help you reduce the impact of market volatility that might affect your portfolio if all your money was tied up in one particular asset class, and that asset went through a “down” period. Keep in mind, though, that diversification, by itself, cannot guarantee profits or protect against loss. • Rebalance. Even without your taking significant actions,
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Fort Wayne’s biggest party back for 2012 By Nichole Hacha-Thomas nthomas@kpcnews.net
The Three Rivers Festival will be back with a bang on Friday, July 13, when the city is overrun with festival events, Junk Food Alley vendors and music galore. According to Jack Hammer, festival director, plenty of fan favorites will return to the festival in its 44th year, such as the downtown midway with rides for all ages, the festival parade, the Fort Wayne Museum of Art’s Chalk Walk and famed competitions like the Waiter and Waitress Contest and the annual Bed Race. “People kind of hang their hats on the festival favorites like the parade, which will be one of the biggest we’ve ever had,” Hammer said. “We are excited about other things like Junk Food Alley — I
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hear that German chocolate funnel cakes are all the rage this year.” New and emerging events also will be plentiful. Events such as the river games on July 21 are emerging as new favorites with canoe races and water balloon wars. Twos-days, where tons of things are just $2 will be back on July 17 and Hammer even said the festival committee is testing the waters with a zipline. “It won’t be like the one at the Super Bowl Village, but it will be a couple hundred feet long,” Hammer said. One thing is for sure, though, woven throughout the festival will be plenty of music. Tribute bands will be abundant with ZOSO: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience kicking off the festival concert series on July 13. Bruce in the USA: The World’s #1 Tribute to
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will perform on July 14 in a Salute to the Troops concert in a Headwaters Park transformed red, white and blue. Back by popular demand, Who’s Bad — The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Band will shake up the stage on July 18 with what Hammer calls a “thriller of a night.” The Famous in the Fort contest will take place July 16 and one talented resident will win $1,000. The band Brother will perform July 17 with Phil’s Family Lizard opening the show. In addition, Casey James — another “American Idol” contestant — will sing a series of country songs on July 19 with local band Sugar Shot as the opening act. Tons of other musical acts are scheduled throughout the week, too, Hammer said. “We want to make the
festival a party — and music is part of that party,” Hammer said noting the festival committee works hard to keep costs low. “We want to bring you a huge party and keep the prices down.” In addition to ticketed concerts, several free events will take place, Hammer said. The Clean Comedy for Kids event will be presented by Snickerz Comedy Club in the Vera Bradley Festival Plaza July 14 at 12:30 p.m. The Shade Jonze & Friends will provide music and fun for the entire family on July 21 at 11 a.m., followed by Pop n’ Fresh, a talented family who will perform a variety of sing-along songs. Brown Bag Tunes at Noon will feature music you can eat to with a series of musicians performing at noon in the Vera Bradley Festival
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The Northrop High School marching band, the Big Orange Pride, marches in the 2011 Three Rivers Festival parade. The 2012 parade is sponsored by Lutheran Health Network this year and the parade theme is “Community Legends and Landmarks.” The grand marshall for this year’s parade will be LCpl Brandon Long, who lost both his legs in Afghanistan. In addition, more than 11,000 miniature American flags will be passed out along the parade route. Plaza. “The Three Rivers Festival is a celebration of Fort Wayne and who we’ve become since we
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important to retain moisture. Three inches of mulch not only helps keep the soil moist, it helps prevents weeds. National Geographic recently published a quiz on water use inside the home. Let’s see how you’d do: Q: How many gallons does the average washing machine use per load? 25, 41 or 64 gallons? A: Even the most efficient washing machines consume more than 20 gallons per cycle, but the average is 41. Laundry is about 22% of indoor home use. Q: Are you saving water by taking a bath vs. taking a shower? A: Nope. Most tubs take about 70 gallons to fill, while a 5-minute shower uses only 10-25 gallons. A low-flow showerhead can make a big difference, too. Q: How much a year are lost to leaky pipes and dripping faucets in a
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Butterflies of Malaysia. Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne. Continues through July 8. Admission is $5/adult, $3/child age 3-17, free for children 2 and under. Dances of Universal Peace Weekend Retreat. Fort Wayne Dance Collective, 437 E Berry (2nd Floor), Fort Wayne. Embodying the Sacred. Dance and be with one of the best leaders in the world. Full weekend or individual sessions available from $30 - $175. Low-cost lodging options available. Info available at 424-6574, 602-9361 or fwdc.org/dup. Discovery Corner. Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne. In July, explore all about what’s in the ocean. Suitable for kids in pre-K through first grade. Adults are encouraged to read aloud to their young learners and explore ideas together. The Discovery Corner is free with general admission; preregistration is not required. 2012 Master Gardener Youth Program. Allen County Extension Office on the IPFW Campus, 4001 Crescent Ave, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m. The Allen County Master Gardener Youth program is an award-winning summer educational program offered by Purdue Cooperative Extension to young adults ages 8- 18. The young adults will plant and tend their individual plots throughout the summer. The fee for the training is $30.00.
SATURDAY, JULY 7 Summer self-defense. Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne. 8:30 a.m. Learn how to recognize a dangerous situation and create an opportunity to escape. Learn how to deal with bullies in a non-violent way, and how to defend yourself against a dangerous predator while getting fit and having fun. Basche’s Martial Arts will teach a well-rounded class incorporating bully prevention and self defense techniques that men, women and children of all ages and abilities can use to protect themselves. Ages 7-adult. To register, call 427-6011. Miami Indian Heritage Day. Chief Richardville House, 5705 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne. 1-4 p.m. Bi-centennial celebration of Miami Chief Little Turtle’s death. A memorial herb medicine wheel will be created on that day and artifacts belonging to Little Turtle will be on display. Admission is $7 adults and $5 students and seniors. History Center members and children ages 5 and under are free. Admission also includes the opportunity to visit the Chief Richardville House.
SUNDAY, JULY 8 Sunday Services. LifeWater Community Church, 5600 Westbreeze Trail,
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Hwy. 30, Fort Wayne. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. academy@sweetwater.com. Kingston HealthCare Annual Dinner Dance. Mount Calvary Family Life Center, 1819 Reservation Drive, Fort Wayne. 4:30 p.m. Dinner and dancing with Music Express. Tickets are $5 in advance, $6 at the door with $2 from each ticket sold going to the Fort Wayne Trails, Waynedale Initiative. Preserving Nature’s Bounty workshops. Allen County Extension Office on the IPFW Campus, 4001 Crescent Ave, Fort Wayne. 7 p.m. The Allen County Extension office will host several workshops with the aim of teaching community members how to preserve fruits and vegetables for future use.
Children and Adults with Disabilities, 3320 North Clinton Street, Fort Wayne. Call 483-2100 or visit Turnstone.org for more information. Retreats for women veterans. Victory Noll Center, 1900 W. Park Drive, Huntington. Victory Noll Center, in conjunction with Lutheran Military Veterans and Families Ministry and the Huntington County Veterans Service Office, will host a pair of weekend retreats for female military veterans. To register for the program or for more information about Victory Noll Center, call 356-0628, ext. 174, or contact the Center by email at victorynollcenter@olvm.org. Rock and Roll Medicine Show. Embassy Theatre, 125 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne. 7:30 p.m. Featuring Eric Stuart Band, Electric Attitude and SUM MORZ. Tickets: $38, $28 and $23. Tickets on sale now at the Embassy box office, all other Ticketmaster locations and online at ticketmaster.com.
TUESDAY, JULY 10 Little River Ramblers. Eagle Marsh Barn, South Side Engle R, one-half mile east of W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m. Meet each Tuesday to hike and explore the preserve’s interesting plants and wildlife. Sponsored by Little River Wetlands Project. Free. Contact info@lrwp.org or 478-2515 for information. Networking from Online to Face-to-Face. Cancer Services of NE Indiana, 6316 Mutual Dr, Fort Wayne. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Randy Clark and Allison Carter, both of Indianapolis, will present. Those looking to get the most out of their networking experience should attend. This presentation is from the unique perspective of an introvert and an extrovert, combining their experiences with social media and networking events. Participants will learn how to have fun networking. Register at csnism42012.eventbrite.com or call Amber Recker at 484-9560 or email her at arecker@cancer-services.org. Fort Wayne Area Community Band. Foellinger Theatre, Franke Park, Fort Wayne. 8 p.m. Free concert with 70+ members of the concert band performing a tribute to John Philip Sousa, complete with the assistant conductor dressed as Sousa. WEDNESDAY, JULY 11 Drop-in Yoga in the Gardens. Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne. 5:30 p.m. The practice of yoga is a wonderful way to build strength and flexibility, reduce stress, and enhance general wellbeing. Taught by certified yoga instructor and world traveler Lanah K. Hake. A few blankets, mats, and straps are available but bring your own supplies if you have them. Drop-in fee $7 (Conservatory members $5).
THURSDAY, JULY 12 Anthony Wayne Toastmasters. Ivy Tech — Fort Wayne Coliseum Campus, 3800 N. Anthony Blvd, Fort Wayne. 6:30-8 p.m. See how Toastmasters International and the thousands of local Toastmasters clubs help people all over the world develop their speaking and leadership skills. 521.toastmastersclubs.org/. Food addicts meeting. Bethany Lutheran Church, 2435 Engle Rd., Fort Wayne. 6:30-8 p.m. Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat? Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous(FA) is a free Twelve Step recovery program for anyone suffering from food obsession, overeating, under-eating and bulimia. Visit the group’s website at foodaddicts.org Join the group every Thursday from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at Bethany Lutheran Church to share in experience strength and hope with other food addicts. Men and Women sufferers of all ages are welcome.
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SATURDAY, JULY 14 Soothing Summer Gardens. Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne. What could be more restorative than a quiet stroll through a summer garden designed with restfulness in mind? Each small garden “room” will have its own character and art piece to admire, with strategic seating for those who wish to linger. Daylily show. Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy the cheerful colors and surprising variety of one of summer’s favorite flowers, the daylily, with a juried flower show presented by the Fort Wayne Daylily Society. Let the experts help you select the best varieties for your garden. Plants will be available for purchase. $3/adult, $2/child. Children age 2 and under free.
MONDAY, JULY 16 Community Arts Academy Summer Camps. IPFW, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne. Metalsmithing Basics for children in grades six through 12. YFC Golf Outing. Sycamore Hills, 11836 Covington Road , Fort Wayne. Fort Wayne Area Youth for Christ has scheduled the 35th annual Allen County Golf Classic at Sycamore Hills Golf Club for July 16th. There will be a morning and afternoon shotgun start with an indoor luncheon served. Contact Barb Mattax by email at bmattax@fwayfc.org to register or for more information. Encourage, Empower and Enjoy the Autism Spectrum. Easter Seals Arc, 4919 Projects Drive, Fort Wayne. 7-8:30 p.m. Parents, grandparents, teachers, professionals and others wanting to learn more about autism are welcome. Topics vary monthly. For more information contact Susan Crowell at eeeautismspectrum@yahoo.com or call 637-4409.
TUESDAY, JULY 17 Behind the Screen: Summer Explorations at the Embassy Theatre. Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. 9:30 a.m. Tickets: $5 per person. Group rates available. Call the Embassy box office for details. Tickets on sale now at the Embassy box office, all other Ticketmaster locations and online at ticketmaster.com. Family Fun Day. Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Make crafts, get a balloon animal, and win prizes at games of skill and chance. Enjoy lunch or a snack at our Food Court, where hot dogs and other items will be available for 50 cents.
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 18 Ann Arbor Art Fair bus trip. Ann Arbor Art Fair, , Ann Arbor. A bus trip to Ann Arbor Art Fair is planned for July 18. Trip includes travel and continental breakfast for $42. Contact Judi Bruck 486-3217 for more information.
FRIDAY, JULY 20 Steuben County 4-H Fair. Steuben County 4-H Fairgrounds, , Crooked Lake. Family fun. Fair is off C.R. 175N. Contact: 668-1000, ext. 1400.
MONDAY, JULY 23 Community Arts Academy Summer Camps. IPFW, 2101 E. Coliseum
Blvd., Fort Wayne. Theatre Masters for youth in grades eight through 12. Materials Science Camp for Teachers. Student Life Center, Ivy Tech North Campus, 4900 St. Joe Road, Fort Wayne. A one-week summer workshop that shows educators simple labs and experiments using everyday materials engaging students in applied science. Free training for high school science, math, engineering and technology teachers, and middle school science teachers. A $500 stipend is available to all participants upon completion. Graduate credits available for an additional fee through IPFW. To register, visit IvyTech.edu/northeast/teachers or contact Ann Travis at 480-4118 or e-mail atravis@ivytech.edu.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1 Newcomers Club coffee social. Sweetwater, 5501 U.S. Hwy. 30, Fort
Blvd., Fort Wayne. Summer showchoir camp for children in grades seven through 12. Community Arts Academy Summer Camps. IPFW, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne. Dramagination for children in grades K through three. Community Arts Academy Summer Camps. IPFW, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne. Youth Drama for children in grades four through seven. Sonrise National Park Vacation Bible School. Christ’s Community Church, 10616 Liberty Mills Road, Fort Wayne. 6:30-8:30 p.m. For ages 4 through sixth grade. Music, crafts, refreshments, lots of FUN. Registration and information is available by calling 436-2637.
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TUESDAY, JULY 24 Community Arts Academy Summer Camps. IPFW, 2101 E. Coliseum
FRIDAY, AUGUST 3 Play It Again, Sam. Arena Dinner Theatre, 719 Rockhill St., Fort Wayne.
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THURSDAY, JULY 26 Chamber Classic. Chestnut Hills Golf Club, 11502 Illinois Road, Fort Wayne. 10 a.m. Cost: $125 chamber member; $150 non-member; $475 chamber member foursome. Fee includes one golfers kit per team, lunch on the course, beverages and award reception dinner. Registration: 10 a.m. Shotgun start: 11 a.m. Register at fwchamber.org/classic.
SATURDAY, JULY 28 ‘Dreamgirls’. Arts United Center, 303 E. Main St., Fort Wayne. Celebrating the magic of live theater. Contact: fwcivic.org.
Dreamgirls. Arts United Center, 303 E. Main St., Fort Wayne. Meet “The Dreams,” a trio of young singers breaking into the changing music scene of the 1960s. Last Saturday. Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. As part of the monthly promotions of downtown life, the Conservatory is offering a $1-off discount on admissions every final Saturday in 2012.
SUNDAY, JULY 29 Iris sale. Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne. Noon to 3 p.m. The local iris hobbyists and growers team up once a year to offer the public the chance to purchase starts of their favorite iris varieties. Get information on care and hybridizing, as well, by registering for the lecture at 1 p.m. Vacation Bible School. Trinity English Lutheran Church, 405 W. Wayne St., Fort Wayne. 6:30-8:30 p.m. At Sky VBS, kids imagine what it would be like to bounce among the clouds, soar with eagles, and reach for the stars. The Bible comes to life in new and powerful ways as kids explore why nothing is impossible with God. Through every experience, kids find that they can trust God. A family friendly dinner will be served each evening beginning at 6:00 pm. All are welcome. There is no charge, but a freewill offering will be received for meal costs.
MONDAY, JULY 30 Community Arts Academy Summer Camps. IPFW, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne. Dance Sampler Camp for children in grades two through nine. Community Arts Academy Summer Camps. IPFW, 2101 E. Coliseum
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 4 Miami Indian Heritage Day. Chief Richardville House, 5705 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne. 1-4 p.m. Program by Katrina Mitten will feature Native American bead work. Admission for each Saturday event is $7 adults and $5 students and seniors. History Center members and children ages 5 and under are free. Admission also includes the opportunity to visit the Chief Richardville House.
MONDAY, AUGUST 6 Community Arts Academy Summer Camps. IPFW, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne. Creative Digital Photography Art for children in grades seven through 12.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 10 Fandana Festival. Huntington University, 2303 College Ave., Huntington.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 ‘A Few Good Men’. Arts United Center, 303 E. Main St., Fort Wayne. “A Few Good Men” by Aaron Sorkin. Online: fwcivic.org.
Responsible Dog Owner Day. Shoaff Park, 6401 St Joe Road, Fort Wayne. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Northeastern Indiana Kennel Club will host its annual Responsible Dog Ownership (RDO) Day at Shoaff Park’s Conklin Pavilion. The event will feature almost 40 different dog-related groups participating, including, Allen County Care and Control, Allen County SPCA and 10 rescue groups. Micro- chipping for $10, demonstrations, K-9 units and free give-aways, along with a raffle will be offered with a Dog Show at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. All dogs, and their humans, are invited.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Busybody. Arena Dinner Theatre, 719 Rockhill St, Fort Wayne. By Jack Popplewell. Directed by Wayne Schaltenbrand. Tickets $35; includes meals prepared by The Bagel Station.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5 5th annual Bust a Move. Fort Wayne Museum of Art, 311 East Main Street, Fort Wayne. Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana and The Fort Wayne Derby Girls are partnering to host the 5th Annual Bust A Move Auction and Fundraiser to benefit women with breast cancer in our community on Friday, October 5, 2012, at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art. Pre-sale tickets: $15, at the door $20. Tickets available at bustamove5.eventbrite.com. Rascal Flats ‘Changed Tour’. Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, , Fort Wayne. 7 p.m.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6 Fort Wayne Regional Maker Faire. Headwaters Park, 333 S. Clinton St., Fort Wayne. TekVenture in partnership with MAKE will be celebrating creative people at the 2nd Annual Fort Wayne Regional Maker Faire Powered by TekVenture at Headwaters Park East-Lincoln Pavilion. Visit tekventure.org to see ways you might get involved or become a sponsor. Walk to Defeat ALS. IPFW, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne. 11 a.m. Raise money toward sustaining local patient care and supporting global cutting-edge research for Lou Gehrig’s disease. This is a free family event, so encourage loved ones to join. For information on how you can register for a walk near you, visit WalkToDefeatALS.org.
Huntington University’s hit music festival will feature Christian recording artist Chris Tomlin and more than 50 bands on multiple stages. Visit fandanafestival.com to learn more.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 11 Fort Wayne Sports Club annual golf outing. Donald Ross Golf Course, 7102 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne. 1 p.m. Participate in the Second Annual Fort Wayne Sport Club Adult Competitive Soccer Golf Outing. The make-up event will be at Donald Ross Golf Course, 7102 S. Calhoun St., with a 1:00 p.m. shotgun start. The $55 per player fundraiser includes a cart & greens fees and lunch. Individual hole sponsorships are available also. Contact Dave Bennett at Bennett.fwsportclub@gmail.com or 750-0325 for more information.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 Fort Wayne Air Show. Fort Wayne International Airport, Fort Wayne. Disabled American Veterans is dedicated to one single purpose: Building better lives for America’s Disabled Veterans. This weekend, in the company of the vintage B-25 Mitchell Bomber, DAV bring its message of support of veterans to the Fort Wayne Airshow. Contact davflightteam@airsupport.com or visit davflightteam.weebly.com/index.html for more information. Miami Indian Heritage Day. Chief Richardville House, 5705 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne. 1-4 p.m. Dani Tippman presents “Miami Harvest”
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The Hearth at Sycamore Village in the spotlight Company recognized for its ʻLive Moreʼ philosophy By Nichole Hacha-Thomas nthomas@kpcnews.net
The cameras rolled into the Hearth at Sycamore Hills Tuesday, June 26, on a warm, breezy morning. The
senior living community had been selected for a full-length feature segment on “InView,” an educational documentary show hosted by Larry King and broadcast on cable channels Discovery or Bravo.
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The Hearth at Sycamore Village was in the spotlight June 26 when camera crews from the documentary series, “InView,” taped a full-length feature focusing on the community’s Live More philosophy, which addresses the social, emotional, vocational, spiritual and other aspects of a person’s life. And, all is included in the senior retirement community’s basic rate.
The community’s “Live More” philosophy, which is used at each of parent company, The Hearth’s, 12 locations in four states, was the reason for the visit. “Live More is a lifestyle philosophy, a holistic approach to understanding that all facets of the human condition needs addressed,” said David Deffenbaugh, executive director of the Hearth at Sycamore Village. During taping of the half-hour documentary, camera crews were given an idea of how the Live More philosophy is carried out at the Fort Wayne location on a daily basis. Cameras caught residents gardening, arranging flowers, baking, taking part in physical activity and more. With all the activities captured on video, it really was just another normal day at the Hearth at Sycamore Village. “Live More really is where this industry is heading,” said Deffenbaugh. “As the Baby Boomers move toward retirement, this is what they will want. This company is delivering that now.” In addition to Live More, the company offers the program Think More, developed to sharpen and
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Fort Wayne Summer Music Theatre cast members practice a musical number from “Legally Blonde: The Musical” during a recent rehearsal at Williams Theatre on the campus of Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne. The summer troupe will perform July 12-15.
Summer music theatre goes ‘Blonde’ Actors from across the city come together to stage ʻLegally Blonde: The Musical” By Nichole Hacha-Thomas nthomas@kpcnews.net
Fourteen years ago Fort Wayne Summer Music Theatre was an idea in director Kirby Volz’s head. Today, the successful — and growing — program has a list of accomplishments to be proud of. “The program has grown in that our numbers have grown each year, but it also has to do with the types of
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UAW, Lucky Harley-Davidson team up for fundraiser By Nichole Hacha-Thomas nthomas@kpcnews.net
If you drove down I-469 around Fort Wayne on June 16, chances are you were treated to the sight of more than 200 motorcyclists being escorted by the Fort Wayne and Arcola Fire Departments and the Fort Wayne and Allen County Police Departments. The bikers weren’t on the road for fun — they were Ridin’ for Wishes. According to Andy Clark, United Auto Workers Local 2209/General Motors Fort Wayne Assembly Make-AWish chairperson, the event was one of several the UAW/GM workers coordinate to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The group put together a golf outing in May and an inaugural 5K walk in June. Together with the Ridin’ for Wishes, Clark said, they hope to raise more than $50,000 to make wishes come true for northeast Indiana children who are battling life-threatening medical issues. “(Make-A-Wish) isn’t the only charity we contribute to,” Clark said. “But, if we can raise a little bit of money and send a child away for a week to forget about hospital visits
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Riders from the area gather at General Motors Fort Wayne Assembly to depart for the annual Ridin’ for Wishes charity ride. The event benefits the Make a Wish Foundation. Courtesy photo and medical tests, that’s why we do this.” The ride kicked off at the GM Assembly plant at noon, as the bikers were escorted around the I-469 loop. The ride ended with a giant party at Lucky Harley-Davidson’s event hall, the 11 Eleven Lyceum. Brittany Rickord, marketing manager for Lucky Harley-Davidson, said the company went from being an event sponsor last year to being more directly involved in the ride in 2012. “There were a few differences this year, especially with ending the ride at the 11 Eleven Lyceum,”
Rickord said. In addition to the party atmosphere, which included bands Cougar Hunter and Brother and food catered by Bootleggers Saloon and Galley. But, the reason for ending the ride at the 11 Eleven Lyceum was twofold, Rickord said. Sure, the wrap-up party was fun, but it also was a way to raise additional funds for Make-A-Wish. T-shirts were sold, a silent auction took place and Lucky Harley-Davidson raffled of a 1999 Whizzer Classic to one lucky winner. More than 550 tickets were sold for the Whizzer, See RIDE, page B13
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The yoga diet Dani McGuire Pranayoga
I have seen many fad diets over the past 20 years since picking up my first book on health, “Fit for Life,” at the age
of 16. Since then I have tried food combining, eating for my blood type and I’ve tried on even more labels, such as fruitatarian, macrobiotic, paleolithic, raw foodie, vegan, omnivore, vege-
tarian, gluten-free, gluten- and casein-free. It may come as no shocker, that within this constellation of food experiments —paired with unhealthy selfesteem — that an eating
disorder erupted to further the complicate this already complicated relationship I was in with food. There are as many different diets out there as there are religions, and in a way our diet is like a religion. There always is a new list of commandments you don’t do to be health which equals good. The popular diets and beliefs take over the consumer market. Gluten is the newest evil in the
religion of health. And companies catch on quickly to line the shelves with products catering to our newest set of beliefs. If we ingest gluten we are bad, or at least feel bad, as I have told myself for the past two years. But, if we eat super foods we are good and will feel super-human. On a recent trip to a whole foods store, I happened to be in the aisle with a woman that was new to the gluten-
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McGuire free diet. There were three employees opening different packages of gluten-free cookies and allowing us to sample them. Of course I tried every one they offered, because it was free. I left the store with a sugar hangover, wondering if it really was a good idea to eat all of these sugar-filled, refined foods just because the gluten-free industry has found a way to make them taste even better than the real deal, in some instances. I started to wonder what it is I was being fed, and if the information was true to me. Through my years of practicing yoga I began the study of Ayurveda, a sister science to yoga that teaches us how to live life. Ayurveda told me exactly what I wanted to hear in a moment the pendulum was swinging from, ‘There is only one way to be radiantly healthy’ to ‘I am no longer putting a label on myself when it comes to my relationship with food!’ I no longer believe there could be just one way for the complexity of our human bodies. Ayurveda told me that it See YOGA, page B15
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Fat-free food? The skinny on how we are legally lied to Jason Minich Catalyst Fitness
This morning, as I was about to crack open my first breakfast egg, the can of fat-free cooking spray caught my eye. After considering the claims made on the label, I decided to write this article about food-labeling law and how the loopholes are used to influence us to buy various products. I want to reveal a few truths about dietary fat and its presence on a food label. We all should know healthy eating is vitally important to our overall well-being. As a result, most of us know we should limit the amount of fat we ingest and many people opt for products labeled as “fat free.â€? Getting right to the point, here is the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s law on how a product can legally make the claim fat free: This term means that a product contains no amount of, or only trivial or “physiologically inconsequentialâ€? amounts of, one or more of these components: fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium, sugars and calories. For example, “calorie freeâ€? means fewer than five calories per serving and “sugar freeâ€? and “fat freeâ€? both mean less than 0.5 (grams) per serving. Were you able to catch the loophole many product manufacturers use to make their products seem healthier? Granted, there are many very responsible food manufacturers out there. However, most of them take the phrase â€œâ€Śand ‘fat free’ both mean less than 0.5 (grams) per servingâ€? to its most literal sense. Many simply adjust the serving size of a food to be small enough that the fat content in that particular serving is less than 0.5 grams. Fat-free cooking spray serves as a perfect example of how this law can be
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abused. My can of spray reads “fat free olive oil cooking spray� and “For fat-free cooking.� When I flip over the can the nutrition chart reads “total fat 0 g�, “calories 0� and “calories from fat 0.� Labeling like this leads many of us to believe we can use the product freely because there are no calories or fat. The fact is 100 percent of what comes out of the can is fat making that product anything but calorie- and fat-free! If you have a can of fatfree cooking spray, take it out of the cupboard and read it. Most manufacturers have adjusted the serving size to be so small that very little product comes out of the can with each serving. My can puts a serving size at a spray lasting 1/3 of a second. Can anyone press and release the nozzle that fast? Either way, this is how manufacturers legally can call the product fat-free. Supposedly, only 0.25 grams of oil comes out in
1/3 sec. spray. This is less than 0.5 grams and falls within the FDA’s definition of fat-free. Do you only use 1/3 of a second of spray each time? I certainly don’t. One would assume that there are zero calories in this can of cooking spray. Actually, by doing the math on the contents of my can, there are approximately 1,044 calories in it. Big difference. Am I telling you not to use cooking spray? Not at all! I’m simply trying to tell you not to believe everything a label tells you. Don’t be fooled by hype on a package. Cooking spray is merely an example. Rather than relying on the big print on the front of the package or even the nutrition facts chart, try to learn to recognize what is in the ingredient list underneath the nutrition facts chart. Fact is, olive oil cooking spray is a much better choice than many of the other ways to grease a pan. We just need to learn to
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Lutheran making moves Opening new medical office in Roanoke Leaders from Lutheran Health Network, Lutheran Medical Group, the Town of Roanoke and Huntington County broke ground June 25 on a new $1.2 million, 7,234 square-foot family medicine physician office. The modern building, which will be located at 280
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Longevity Fitness aims to help reach weight-loss goals Fort Wayne area residents desiring to get fit and adopt healthier lifestyles — but who need help reaching their goals — have a new place to go for professional support and inspiration: Longevity Fitness, a private fitness studio recently opened by certified personal trainer Erin Long. Long and her instructors at Longevity Fitness, 7127-7129 W. Jefferson Blvd., guide clients to their fitness goals through personal training and group classes, nutritional counseling and online and video programs that also include personal training support. Longevity also offers corporate fitness programs and is the only fitness center in Indiana to offer RealRyder stationary bikes, which tilt and lean,
improve strength, stability and coordination of the upper and lower body with emphasis on activating the core. Long has five years experience as a personal trainer in a local gym and the Kachmann Mind Body Institute in Fort Wayne. She opened her own studio to free clients from having to think through the process of reaching their goals, which can at first look unattainable. “We help our clients break down their goals into achievable steps and make incremental changes toward a lifetime of better health,” Long said. “Through this approach, our clients can come in, relax, enjoy their workout or program and celebrate their successes with us.” Long, 27, is a certified
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Signature Lawn Services takes different approach to lawn care With a signature approach to lawn care and customer service, a locally owned lawn service company experienced a significant greening of its operations this spring. Joe Noorthoek, marketing manager of Signature Lawn Services, said the company takes a special approach to administering weed control and fertilizer, applying it by hand rather than using machines. “Our technicians walk the property, treating the entire lawn, inch by inch,” he said. “Doing it this way, they are precise and thorough. They don’t miss or oversaturate spots. And they avoid over spraying, so they
protect flowers and shrubs from damage. This is what sets us apart and enables us to deliver excellent results.” The company’s professionals, with more than 60 years of combined experience in residential and commercial lawn care, provide customers a free lawn analysis to develop a balanced strategy for maintaining a healthy, green lawn all season long. Noorthoek said that Signature Lawn Services, founded in 2006, offers weed control, fertilization, aeration, lawn disease control and insect and grub control. He added that over seeding is another approach the company takes to thickening a lawn and shutting
Tips for mowing the lawn Signature Lawn Services offers tips on lawn mowing because the way you mow a lawn makes a significant difference in its health and beauty. • Sharpen the mower blade: A dull blade rips through grass — rather than cutting through it cleanly — leaving it more vulnerable to lawn diseases. • Water the day before mowing: When mowed wet, grass cuts unevenly and creates a mat that blocks light. • Mow in the coolest part of the day: This lowers stress on grass. • Never cut off more than a third of the grass blade: Since grass grows from the bottom up, mowing removes the oldest part of the blade. Cutting off the top third leaves enough to shade roots and promote a deeper, healthier root system. • In hot weather, mow higher: This promotes deeper root growth, reduces water loss and helps prevent weeds from coming up. Deep roots reach water further down in the soil, helping lawns survive dry spells.
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Joseph Decuis, 191 N. Main St. in Roanoke, will host monthly wine tasting in its secluded courtyard. Guests will be treated to an array of wines and a selection of light appetizers to sample while surrounded by nature. Tickets are $25 per person and upcoming wine-tasting dates are July 17, Aug. 16 and Sept. 13. Visit josephdecuis.com for more information.
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The big top comes to town On Wednesday, Aug. 1, the Carson & Barnes Circus of Hugo, Okla., will travel to Huntington for two shows chock full of elephants, camels, horses, clowns, aerialists, acrobats, jugglers and trapeze artists in the one-ring circus full of family entertainment. The circus will set up on the corner of Broadway and U.S. 24 on the W.A. Zimmer lot just south of Roanoke in Huntington. Spectators are invited to come and watch the animals being unloaded and fed — there will be guides on hand to answer questions. Then, elephants will raise the big top and all are invited and encouraged to watch the pachyderms perform their duties. Pony and elephant rides also will be available during the day. The actual shows take place under the big top tent at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on the same day. Tickets are available to purchase throughout the month of July at the
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Roanoke, Markle and Warren Chambers of Commerce. The Huntington 4-H board also will sell tickets for the event. All proceeds from the circus will benefit the three area chambers of commerce and 4-H. “Fifty years ago, these smaller, more intimate one ring circuses were the highlight of the year for families living in smaller communities such as Roanoke, and today there are few of them left, ” explained Tim Powell, Roanoke Chamber President. “We hope you will join us
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Homestead student wins USF math contest By Nichole Hacha-Thomas nthomas@kpcnews.net
On a blustery day last November, 11 high school students walked into the University of Saint Francis and sat down to take part in
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alent. Homestead junior Steven Buuck walked away from the competition with the highest AMC 12 score. “Overall, it was one of the more difficult tests I’ve ever taken,” the now-senior Buuck said. Buuck was one of the first students finished with the 25-question, 75-minute multiple choice exam. “For the most part, it was a lot of probability and there was some of the questions I didn’t understand,” he said. Buuck’s score of 68 wasn’t high enough to qualify him for the next phase of the competition, which would have entered him into the American Invitation Math Exam — another test. In order for students to be invited to take the AIME, their score has to be in the top five percent of students nationwide or score at least 100 points. A series of tests follows the AMC and AIME, eventually offering students the opportunity to take the U.S.A. Math Olympiad, the final round of the competition with a six-question, nine-hour exam. Top scorers on the USAMO traditionally represent the U.S. at the International Mathematical Olympiad.
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Homestead High School junior Steven Buuck, right, was the American Mathematics Competition 12 winner from the AMC 10/12 hosted by the University of Saint Francis (USF) for high school students last November. Bishop Luers sophomore Samuel Stein, left, was the AMC 10 winner. Buuck said he is proud of his score — especially considering the complexity of the test. “It’s always great to be the best in this area, but I am sad I didn’t pass along to the next round,” he said. Buuck is no stranger to math, he’s taken classes ranging from pre-algebra to pre-calculus. He’ll be studying advanced placement statistics when he returns to Homestead for his senior year. While he said he understand his classmates’ displeasure with math, Buuck said he loves the subject. “I like math because it
makes sense. If you know what you are doing and you do it right, you’ll always come out with the right answer. I find solidarity in that,” he said. As for the future, Buuck said he plans to take the AMC again and hopes to place higher. He will be off to college at the end of the school year, and although he hasn’t chosen the school he’ll attend, he does know what he’ll be studying: philosophy and some sort of science. “Higher-level sciences use a lot of math, so I’ll still be taking plenty of math classes,” he said.
Two locals earn PHP scholarships Physicians Health Plan of Northern Indiana Inc., a local managed-care organization, concluded its 2011-2012 scholarship program by awarding $6,000 to three high school seniors planning to pursue a career in a health-related field. Amanda Kaiser of Roanoke placed first and has been awarded a one-time scholarship of $3,000. Kaiser recently graduated
from Huntington North High School and plans to attend Purdue University, where her major will be pre-pharmacy. Placing second in the program was Song Kim of Fort Wayne, who received a one-time scholarship of $2,000. Kim graduated from Homestead High School See PHP, page B14
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LLS Man and Woman of the Year named By Nichole Hacha-Thomas nthomas@kpcnews.net
Two local community leaders recently were named the Indiana Chapter, Northeast Branch of The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Man and Woman of the Year. Craig Vanderwall Jr., a Dupont-area resident and owner of General Petroleum, won the fundraising contest by a landslide by raising $48,000 during the 10-week time limit. “$48,000 was a record for a campaign team in this market under 35 years old,” Vanderwall said. “The closest number for a candidate and their team in the same market and age group was $18,000.” Vanderwall said he’d previously not volunteered with LLS before, but after being asked and remembering loved ones and friends who have fought cancer, he decided to go for it. After assembling a team of 10 young business leaders in the city, Vanderwall said the group hit the ground running with a grassroots campaign including plenty of wordof-mouth campaigning, the use of electronic media and leveraging General Petroleum’s corporate clientele. “To me, it wasn’t about being named Man of the Year, it was about fun and raising money. It is never about the awards or accolades, it is about one life breathing easier because of the work we put in,” he said. Jill Sample, a Lincoln Village resident and sales executive at Granite Ridge Builders, was named the LLS Woman of the Year for raising $34,000 during the contest. Sample, who previously battled cancer twice, said volunteering for cancer-
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related charities is important to her. She currently also volunteers for Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana. Sample had been asked to be a candidate for LLS Woman of the Year once before and declined. But, after her latest battle with cancer, Sample decided to take the plunge when she was asked again. Sample and her team organized events — like the St. Patrick’s Day event at Checkerz Bar and Grill — and Sample sent out more than 900 requests for support to friends, family and business colleagues. “I sent out letters and emails and I have a lot of supportive and giving friends and people who donated,” Sample said. “We raised the money one dollar at a time.” Vanderwall and Sample both said they couldn’t have accomplished the fete without the extremelygiving Fort Wayne community. “Our community is very giving, almost to the point of being overwhelming,” he said. “Not just one life will be impacted by the generosity of the community, but more.” Sample added, “It was very heartwarming the support I had from both those I knew and didn’t know.”
Together, the six Man and Woman of the Year candidates raised $144,000, a record year for the local chapter of LLS, which funds ground-breaking research seeking cures and better therapies for blood cancers, the third leading cause of cancer deaths.
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Event for women to teach empowerment By Valerie Caviglia pr@timespubs.com
In TV shows, the scene is always the same: The streets are dark and empty as a woman walks briskly to her car, the sound of her heels clicking on the pavement. Suddenly, she hears the footsteps of someone else, but they’re heavy, like the sound of someone bigger and stronger. When she picks up her pace, so does the person behind her. Then, she feels a hand on her arm and turns around, frightened. How does this scenario end? Well, that depends on the TV show, but normally it doesn’t end well. However in real life, it
doesn’t have to be that way, especially if women take a little time out to “empower” themselves. In Fort Wayne, it seems a community of women agree. EmpowHER Safety Day on Saturday, Aug. 11, already is half full, according to Fort Wayne Police Deputy Chief Dottie Davis, a 29-year veteran of the police department. She was re-appointed to director of Fort Wayne Police Training Center in February. “So far, it’s half full and we just started putting this out the first week in June,” Davis said. “We have like three generations signing up — grandmom, mom
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and daughter.” In February, Police Chief Rusty York told Davis he wanted to dedicate a day to women in the community to learn about self-awareness and protect themselves from becoming victims. Davis already had seen the benefits of a similar program when her own daughter previously attended a self-defense training. “She was smiling from ear to ear. She couldn’t stop talking about the tools she got to fight somebody who was 250 pounds and feel successful,” Davis said. Not surprisingly, many women in the class would strike the instructor and then apologize. Davis said the instructor wanted to make one thing very clear. “He said, ‘Do not apologize. I do not want you in that mindset.’” Instructors always are in protective gear, often referred to as “the red-man suit.” This puffy, protective red-colored suit is similar to the Michelin Man, Davis said. “So, yes there are times where they get hit and then they hurt, but not for long. In the real world, everything is fair in that type of a fight.” It’s a sentiment shared by Lead Defense Tactics Instructor Juan Barrientes, who will teach breakout sessions of level-one self defense to EmpowHER attendees. Barrientes, who teaches women’s selfdefense year-round through his business, Barrientes Training Group, has himself a wife and two daughters. He said he doesn’t want to hear apologies from his students if they get aggressive during class. Barrientes said all women
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should have that mentality. “I’m not only going to show how to hit but where to hit. The common thing is to hit him in the groin, but if I’m a rapist, I’m expecting they’re going to hit me in the groin, so I’m going to protect it.” Along with Sgt. Mitch McKinney and Det. Sonia Atienzo, Barrientes will focus on active counter measures, gross motor skill sets and target selection, which he said are just the basics of self defense. His course will be one of four breakout sessions during EmpowerHER Safety Day: Sgt. Scott Berning will instruct women how to use lesslethal personal protection weapons, like pepper spray or taser guns; instructor officer Michael Tapp will lead, “Guns, Safety and Me,” a training on firearm protection; and Davis will join Jen Fisher, graduate retention program manager at Greater Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce and lead singer of Sugar Shot, in leading “The Road Traveled Toward a
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Career and Passion — How the Two Can Live Harmoniously Together.” These breakout sessions cover topics women won’t find at other events geared toward their gender. “There’s been many women’s days here in the community, but they are not focused on safety. They’re focused on health, shopping and other activities, but not hands-on when it comes to their hidden strengths,” Davis said. Organizers chose to schedule the first-ever EmpowHER Safety Day in August to help young women in high school and college before the school year. “We also want to put this out there for women who are realtors who are out there showing houses by themselves. We wanted to open up people’s eyes to situations where they may not expect to need these tools,” Davis said. The event, which takes place at the Public Safety Academy, 7602 Patriot Crossing, will open with registration at 8 a.m., with EmpowerHER events following from 9 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. For $25, each attendee will receive a Tshirt, gift bag, continental breakfast, boxed lunch and the four breakout sessions. Females 15 years of age and older may sign up, as long parents sign a waiver for minors. Attendees will want to dress comfortably for selfdefense and firearms training and need closetoed shoes. “We don’t want folks to come thinking that they have to impress other people. We want them in athletic attire because they will physically be grappling and fighting with a couple of our tactics instructors,” Davis said. With enrollment filling up as quickly as it has, Davis predicts there will be another event similar to this in the fall. “I guess there is an untapped need. We didn’t even realize there were people interested,” Davis said. “As a female police officer, I think this is very valuable information.” To register for EmpowHER Safety Day, visit publicsafetyacademy.org.
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Roanoke breadmaker gets high marks at national trade show Roanoke-based Average Joe Artisan Bread recently returned from a successful appearance at the 2012 National Association for the Specialty Food — Summer Fancy Food Show in Washington, D.C. The event brought together 2,400 exhibitors from more than 80 countries and regions. This was Average Joe’s inaugural visit to the show. According to Average Joe’s owner and founder Joe Bellavance, the show connected the company to some tremendous industry contacts. “The NASFT Summer Fancy Food Show is one of the largest events of its kind,” Bellavance says. “As
a result, it’s attended by some of the most influential media, buyers, manufacturers, retailers, and vendors in the industry. We met some great people and made some outstanding contacts.” The company also made an impression on those in attendance, taking home a “Best of Show” award from The Veracious Vegan blog, as one of the top five vegan-friendly products at the event; being named one of food writer Kevin Martell’s favorite “bites and sips” from the show; and honored as a “Fancy Food Show Find” by Gourmet Business. “We were honored to be recognized as one of the
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Joe Bellavance, owner and founder of Roanoke-based Average Joe Average Bread, recently attended the National Association for the Specialty Food — Fancy Food Show in Washington, D.C. best in a field of highquality products,” Bellavance says. “It reinforces the fact that our products have a wide-
ranging appeal and are of unmatched quality.” To learn more about Average Joe Artisan Bread, visit breadkit.com.
Library Times Hours The Aboite branch is located at 5630 Coventry Lane. Library hours are Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Stop by for storytime The library has several story times planned for the month. Born to Read Babies and Books meets every Monday at 10:30 a.m. and includes stories, songs and activities for parents and their babies. Smart Start Storytime meets each Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. and involves lively stories, literacy-related activities and crafts for parents and their toddlers. PAWS to Read brings in the big dogs each Monday evening at 6:30 p.m. when PAWS dogs Mason and Martha stop by for stories, too. Baby Steps Toddler Time offers stories, songs, activities and crafts for toddlers and their parents each Wednesday in July at 10:30 a.m.
Pre-school dance party planned Stay up past naptime and bust a move at the pre-school dance party on Thursday, July 12, at 2 p.m. Pre-school students are invited to bring their parents for dancing, refreshments and lots of games.
Play Settlers of Catan Settlers of Catan is one of the world’s most popular board games. Teens are invited to come out and give it a try on July 17 at 2 p.m.
Everybody loves ice cream An ice cream social is planned July 17 at 2 p.m. to celebrate the last week of the summer reading program. All are welcome to stop by and eat a sundae.
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Two book clubs meet The Aboite branch book club will meet July 25 at 2 p.m. for lively discussion of “The Bean Trees” by Barbara Kingsolver. The branch’s cook book club will meet July 12 at 2 p.m. This group is for those who love to cook or who just love cookbooks.
Roanoke hours The Roanoke Library is located at 126 N. Main St. in Roanoke. The library is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The library is closed on Friday and Sunday.
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Teen art classes offered The library will host free teen art classes during the month of July instructed by Karen Baker, library assistant and former art student. Teens will learn about three types of art to inspire them to create their own imaginative projects. Teens will learn about duct tape crafts on July 12 at 10 a.m. and discover how to make things such as a fashionable wallet, a cell phone case or something even cooler. Student can bring their own duct tape, if they wish. On July 19 at 10 a.m., teens will be treated to a lesson on the art of creating tessellations from simple basic shapes to more creative designs. Teens will decoupage on July 26 at 10 a.m. and learn the art of decorating an object by gluing colored-paper cut-outs onto it. Teens can bring a small box or other object of their choice and old magazines to cut up. Teens are asked to pre-register for the classes by July 9, as class size is limited to the first 10 registered students. Call the library at 672-2989 to register.
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which netted $2,290. General Motors Fort Wayne Assembly employee Eric Evans took home the Whizzer. All in all, the event was a success, raising more than $5,000, Clark said. Even so, Rickord said, Lucky Harley-Davidson General Manager Scott M. Wyman is dedicated to making the Ridin’ for Wishes as successful as a similar ride in Indianapolis to benefit Riley Hospital for Children. “Five years down the road, we hope this can be a big deal,” Rickord said. “We see it raising $500,000 in the future.”
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MUSIC from page shows we’ve been doing. When we started out, we did shows like ‘Hello Dolly!’ and ‘Grease’, but I decided I wanted to do shows that present a challenge to kids that would be something they might not do at their own school,” said Volz. Today, Volz and music director Greg Vey have quite the list of shows under their belt. Vey joined the program and 2005 and the two have put together heavy-hitting shows like “Sweeny Todd” (twice), the school edition of “Rent,” “Titanic: A New Musical,” “West Side Story,” and “Aida.” “One of the underlying principles is to do shows that are challenging, Alist, award-winning shows,” Vey said. “We want both students on the stage and people in the
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Well, aside from a showmance — a show romance — or two. Clare Ramel, who plays Paulette, the beauty shop best friend of lead Elle Woods, is an incoming senior at Homestead High School. Ramel has been involved in Summer Music Theatre for three years and said she enjoys meeting new people and interacting with students from other high schools during the rehearsals. “Summer Music Theatre is a great way to meet other people and have some fun,” Ramel said. “And, it’s always nice to see new talent.” Vey said the group even has quasi-official bonding events, from dinner and a movie to other outings — all with the aim of furthering the cohesiveness of the cast. It seems to work, Vey said, and the sense of camaraderie shows on the stage. “The group of kids we have are truly incredible, they enjoy coming to rehearsals and working together,” Vey added. “Legally Blonde: The Musical” will be performed at the troupe’s new home, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne’s Williams Theatre, and is an approved Three Rivers Festival event. Shows will be July 12 at 7:30 p.m., July 13 at 7:30 p.m., July 15 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and July 15 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 each for adults, $7 for students. A $2 discount is available with a TRF button.
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and plans to pursue a biochemistry degree at Indiana University. A third scholarship, for $1,000, was awarded to a student in Granger. This was the 24th year that PHP has provided the scholarships. Students are required to hold a gradepoint average of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, be either a PHP member or attend a high school in a PHP service area, submit a scholarship application and complete a 1,000 word essay on a chosen topic. This year, students
wrote about what they felt was the most significant event within the past century that has had the largest impact to the medical field. Seventy percent of the scholarship scoring was based on the qualities of the application and essay and 30 percent was scored on the length of commitment, quality of teamwork and leadership responsibilities in the community and school studies, activities, awards and honors.
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was OK to eat meat if I needed some grounding, something that the sister science of yoga and other philosophies have claimed to be bad. It explained why I craved eating raw during the summer months. It told me that there is not going to be one diet for every body, or even one way for your body, your whole life or even every season. Now I am consumer and practitioner of the science of Ayurveda. Still, it is my yoga practice that has given me the most insight into myself and the world, and has healed the struggles I had in my early 20s with an eating disorder. Yoga has taught me to not be a consumer of fads and ever-changing diets and beliefs, rather to believe in myself. Food is a way to experience the moment, sensations and mostly nurturing my relationship with myself and the earth. Ayurveda has taught me to keep my body like a smoothrunning machine so if I eat a little gluten or dairy, I will still feel good. Yoga has taught me if I eat too many cookies in the whole foods glutenfree aisle, I don’t have to run 10 miles to burn
them off. Many times when I am seeing students for nutritional counseling we end up working on forgiveness, self-esteem and savoring their life. What we eat is only part of the puzzle because we are multidimensional beings. It takes more than the perfect meal to make us feel nourished. How is your relationship with food? What is happening on the mental and emotional level? Are you feeling integrated and deeply connected with yourself and with nature? This is the yoga diet mantra: I Know that I am full and happy and am not looking for anything outside of myself. Or, in the words of my teacher David Frawley: The consumer is consumed.
The Allen County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty of Animals will feature two pets each month. To find out more about either animal, contact the ACSPCA at its location at 4914 S. Hanna Street or via phone at 7440454.
Dani McGuire, yoga therapist, teacher and Ayurvedic health educator, is the founder of Pranayoga School of Yoga and Health and Pranayoga Foundation, a nonprofit that teaches yoga to people with cancer and chronic illness. For more information and corporate wellness and yoga programs contact dani@pranayogaschool.c om or call 260-450-3751.
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