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Indiana’s Scholarship Act supports your ability to choose the best education for your child.

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Life Steps6-7 EXPECTING

Top 10 gifts for expectant moms

8 BABIES | 0-1 YEARSSIDS: New recommendations

10-11 TODDLERS | 1-3 YEARSMaking music!

12 TYKES | 4-8 YEARSThe truth about minivans

14 PRETEENS | 9-12 YEARSAddicted to electronic media

22-23 TEENS | 13-18 YEARS High school: Good time to earn college credit

6 EXPECTINGTop 10 gifts forexpectant moms

8 BABIES | 0-1 YEARSSIDS: Recommendations expanded for prevention

25 AMISH COOKFruity popcorn balls

Special features, tips and more 9 The ‘furever’ friend can have many benefits15 Wear your generosity16-19 Make a joyful noise: The Fort Wayne Children’s Choir24 ‘Tis the season for arts education25 Fruity popcorn balls

Teachable moments5 POOPED-OUT PARENT PAGE

A chance to win a gift card!

Humor Helps 23 FUNNY THINGS KIDS SAY

Local families share their funny stories

Calendar26-29 FAMILY EVENTS

Activities for youand your family

AUBRIE STACKHOUSE, 14, Huntertown, homeschooled; Ian Devine, 10, Fort Wayne, LafayetteMeadows Elementary; and Madeline Gerig, 10, Fort Wayne, homeschooled.ON THE COVER >>>

CONTENTS >>>

CORRECTION: The September/October cover kids werenamed incorrectly. The girl in the photo was Emerson Krull.


I hope as you read it you become inspired to share some of the wonderful music of theholiday season with the children in your life. In addition, I hope you discover ways to

incorporate music into your life year-round. We should not limit our “joyfulnoise-making” to the holiday season!Music is meant to be enjoyed every day!

Speaking of joyful, our family isblessed with the news that ourgranddaughter Jane, who will be 2 inearly February, will be joined by abrother or sister sometime in February,if all goes according to schedule. Youcan see Jane in her “school”photo — she was 18months at the time — andyou can see the newbaby at 19 weeks. The

baby’s head was down, so you seethe head and belly. From theultrasound, our daughter thinksthis baby looks more like her.Jane, so far, resembles her father.

A big thank you to the readers whosubmit ideas for articles for this magazineand then, working with me, write them. Forexample, Tammy Glaum wrote, “I am an avidFamily Magazine reader and I have a suggestion fora story for you! There is a Fort Wayne-basedcompany called The Ray of Life (coat4coat.com)that sells jackets for fall and winter. They are a one-for-one company — for every coat they sell theydonate the same to children in need. It would be agreat opportunity for your readers to get involved inhelping kids in their own communities stay warmthis winter … I visit Fort Wayne every weekend tosee family …” I agreed with Tammy that it sounded

like good information for our readers, and she agreed to write the article in this issue.Other articles in this issue were conceived in similar ways.

Once again, I urge you to support the Friends of the Family who keep this magazinefree for you. They are listed on the inside back cover and back cover. Please tell themthank you! In the greater Fort Wayne area this magazine is free to anyone who requests it.Outside of this area, mail subscriptions are available. And, of course, you can read it onlinein its entirety at fwfamily.com.

Wishing you much family-focused joy!

Volume 8, Issue 6November/December 2012

Greater FW Family aims to provide parents with helpfulinformation so they can make sound decisions whileraising and educating their children. Every child isunique. Please consider your child’s individual develop-ment and needs when using parenting information.Authors’ opinions and advice presented in FW Familydo not necessarily reflect the opinions of FW Family andmay not be applicable to all children. We welcome yourcomments.

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JANE DANKEL, 18 MONTHS, is thegranddaughter of Terry and GraceHousholder of Kendallville.

THIS IS JANE’S NEW BABY SISTER OR BROTHER.The photo, taken at 19 weeks, shows the baby’shead and belly. The baby is due in February.


NOVEMBER, DECEMBER CONTRIBUTORS >>>

>>>ERIN DOUCETTE

Doucette is thepresentation editor

for KPC MediaGroup, leading

design and layoutfor several of its

publications. She, her husband,Stephen, daughters Ella, 5, and Eva, 2,

live in Huntertown. Her blog can beread at fwfamily.com. She can be e-

mailed at [email protected].

<<< KRISTY (GAFF) JOHNSONJohnson is a 2003 East NobleHigh School graduate. Shestudied physics at DickinsonCollege and the University ofMaryland and now lives insouthern California with herhusband, Michael, and theirson, Felix, 1. Contact her [email protected].

<<< KATECOFFMAN Coffman is the programmanager for the Collegeand Career Counseling(C3) initiative of theIndiana Youth Institute. C3 offers

driveofyourlife.org and triptocollege.org to explore career options and college.

<<< MELINDA HAINES Haines is director ofCommunity Arts Academyand assistant to the dean forcommunity engagement at theCollege of Visual andPerforming Arts, Indiana

University-Purdue University Fort Wayne. Contacther at 481-6059 or online: ipfw.edu/vpa/caa

<<< DEB LEVYLevy is theregional programdirector for Artsfor Learning, theIndiana affiliate ofYoung Audiences.

She can be reached [email protected].

>>>ANITA PATTISON

Pattison is director ofClient Services for

Life and FamilyServices, Kendallville.

Contact her at 347-5720 or

[email protected]. She residesin Kendallville with her husband,

Scot,t and son, Matt.

<<< TAMMY GLAUMGlaum is office manager of UnitedRoll Forming, Elkhart. Contact herat [email protected].

>>>CHAD KLINE

Kline works for the Noble County Sheriff’s

Department as adispatcher and is a

member of theCorunna Volunteer Fire

Department. He also takes photos for KPCMedia Group. He can be reached at

[email protected].

DR. JOHNROSEMOND >>>

Rosemond isAmerica’s most

widely-readparenting authority.He is a best-sellingauthor, columnist,

speaker and familypsychologist. More information at

rosemond.com.

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1)Some expectant momshave trouble sleeping and

maneuvering with a baby-sizedtummy and stretched muscles,so why not consider a massage?Make sure the spa or profes-sional knows when schedulingthat their client is pregnant.

2)If she isn’t quite comfort-able with a massage but

could use a bit of pampering,why not splurge for a gift certifi-cate for a pedicure, manicure orfacial?

3)If she is planning onbreastfeeding, consider a

pretty nursing gown or button-up pajamas to make nursing inthe middle of night easier for thesleep-deprived new mom.

If you want to be helpful butwould prefer to purchase a giftmore useful for caring for the baby, here are a few other great

gift ideas you may consider:

4)All new parents are goingto need diapers, and lots of

them!! Ask if they prefer cloth ordisposable. There are greatproducts out for moms who are

environmentally-conscious andwant to use cloth diapers buthope to guard against leaks. Ifthey prefer disposable, considerpurchasing a name-brand diaperfor younger babies; some babieshave sensitive skin or reactionsto off-brand diapers.

5)Diaper wipes are always asure bet! Make sure you

buy unscented wipes to avoidirritation or a skin reaction.Helping a soon-to-be mom stockup on wipes will earn lots ofbrownie points!

B A B Y S H O W E R


Top 10gifts for expectant moms

LEFT, THE SLEEVELESS SCOOP NECK Stretch Fabric NursingNightgown is at Motherhood Maternity for $16.99. The SpaghettiStrap Square Neck Empire Seam Nursing Pajama Set is a greatgift to make a nursing mother feel beautiful and to make her lifeeasier. The pajamas are $36.98 at Motherhood Maternity.

DIAPERS ARE OFTEN A GREATGIFT for a new mom.

See GIFTS page 7

BY ANITA PATTISON

It’s important to remember the mom-to-be is a person as well asa soon-to-be mom, so some of these suggestions are for pampering.

Here are some great gifts ideas for your favorite mom-to-be:


6)A baby bouncer is a must-have! Moststyles have a vibration or musical

feature to help soothe a fussy baby. Thisgives newborns a safe place to rest whileparents are busy with other tasks.

7)A good car seat is essential. Infant carseats have a detachable base that

stays in the vehicle, allowing a sleepingbaby to be taken from the car withoutremoving them from the car seat. Thesehandy car seats also have a built-incarrying handle. There are a large range ofstyles and prices available.

8)A stroller that allows the backrest torecline for a sleeping infant is a great

gift! The most useful strollers have astorage compartment underneath for diaper

bags, purses, etc. and a canopy overhead toprotect baby from the sun’s harmful rays.

9)New safety standards recommendthat all infants be put in sleep sacks

to nap during the day or sleep at night. Asleep sack takes the place of blankets inbaby’s crib. Several brands and thicknessesare available, and many parents find theyare better because Baby can’t kick offblankets in the night and become chilled.Sleep sacks take away the danger of ablanket blocking Baby’s airway and causingsuffocation. Be sure to buy more than onein case of middle-of-the-night diaper leaks.

10)If all else fails, parents-to-be canalways use a gift card from their

favorite baby or maternity store. Gift cardscan be used after baby arrives to purchaseitems not received from baby showers, orto supplement the weekly need for diapers,wipes or formula.

From Page 6

GIFTSResource centersMany cities have a pregnancy resourcecenter to help women facing anunplanned pregnancy. These centers varyin the services they provide, such as freepregnancy tests, ultrasounds, pregnancyoption counseling, help with materialitems, and pregnancy and parentingeducation. Area pregnancy resourcecenters are listed here. All the phonenumbers have the 260 area code unlessindicated otherwise.A HOPE CENTER AT PRIMETIME3701 S. Calhoun St., Suite C, Fort Wayne969-4357A HOPE CENTER PREGNANCY &RELATIONSHIP RESOURCES3630 Hobson Road, Fort Wayne, 422-3544A HOPE CENTER SOUTHWEST4705 Illinois Road, Suite 115, Fort Wayne, 969-6633A HOPE CENTER AT GRABILL13410 Main St., Grabill, 422-3544Client website: ahopecenter.orgDonor website: ahcfriends.orgDeKalb Council on Pregnancy Inc.211 N. Jackson St., Auburn, 925-3267COMPASSION PREGNANCY CENTERS OFNORTHEAST INDIANA711 E. Harcourt, Angola, 668-7773Donor website: cpcni.orgCOMPASSION PREGNANCY CENTERS OFNORTHEAST INDIANA830 N. Detroit St., LaGrange, 463-7377Donor website: cpcni.orgHEARTLINE PREGNANCY CENTER1515 Provident Drive, Suite 180, Warsaw574-267-5110website: heartlinepregnancycenter.orgPregnancy Resource CenterLife and Family Services201 S. Park Ave., Kendallville, 347-5720Client website: pregnancyresourcesnc.comor lfsfamilies.orgDonor website: friendsoflfs.org

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NEWS FROM THE INDIANA PERINATAL NETWORK

The American Academy of Pediatricshas expanded its infant sleep recommenda-tions from being only SIDS-focused tothose that can reduce the risk of all sleep-related infant deaths including SIDS. Therecommendations include supine (lying onthe back) positioning, use of a firm sleepsurface, breastfeeding, room-sharingwithout bed-sharing, routine immuniza-tions, consideration of a pacifier, andavoiding soft bedding, overheating, andexposure to tobacco smoke, alcohol andillicit drugs.

Highlights of the recommendations are:• The supine sleep position is

recommended for infants to reduce the riskof SIDS; side sleeping is not safe and is notadvised. Preterm infants should be placedon their backs as soon as possible.

Newborn infants should be placed supinewithin the first few hours after birth.

• Supervised, awake tummy time on adaily basis can promote motor developmentand minimize the risk of positional plagio-cephaly (flattened head).

• Infants should sleep in a safety-approved crib, portable crib, play yard orbassinet. Car seats or other sitting devicesare not recommended for routine sleep,particularly for young infants.

• The terms “bed-sharing” and“cosleeping” are often used interchangeably,but they are not synonymous, and the AAPrecommends use of the terms “room-sharing” and “bed-sharing.” Room-sharingwithout bed-sharing is recommended.Devices promoted to make bed-sharing“safe” are not recommended.

• Wedges and positioning devices arenot recommended. Bumper pads and

similar devices are not recommended.• If a breastfeeding mother brings the

infant into the adult bed for nursing, theinfant should be returned to a separatesleep surface when the mother is ready forsleep.

• There is no evidence linking varioustoxicants to SIDS. A toxicant is a type ofpoison that is made by humans orintroduced into the environment by humanactivity. On the other hand, a toxin is apoison produced naturally by an organism(e.g. plant, animal, insect).

• Newer published reports support theprotective role of breastfeeding for SIDS.

• The evidence continues to show nocausal relationship between immunizationsand SIDS and suggests that vaccination mayhave a protective effect against SIDS.

More information online: indianaperinatal.org.

N E W B O R N S A F E T Y U P D A T E S

CAN YOU SPOTTHE DANGERS?

Although this babyis on his back, he

is sleeping onloose blankets andon the soft surfaceof a parent’s bed.

These are potentialrisks for SIDS inyoung children.

SIDS: Recommendations expanded for prevention

BY GRACE HOUSHOLDER

A number of studies are showing that pets can actually helpchildren be healthier and better readers. Those benefits are in additionto the fun a pet can provide and the lessons about responsibility thataccompany helping to care for a pet.

A study published in The Journal of Pediatrics found thatchildren who lived with dogs or cats during their first year of lifewere healthier overall and had fewer respiratory tract symptomsor infections than kids with no dog.

“Studies have shown that babies introduced to householdswith dogs experience fewer allergies overall, not just petallergies,” said Dr. Wesley Burks, chair of the University ofNorth Carolina Department of Pediatrics.

The effect of helping the baby’s health was stronger for dogsthan for cats. The study said children with pet dogs were 44percent less likely to develop ear infections and 29 percent lesslikely to have used antibiotics during their first year.

Another study showed that dogs can help kids love to read.“Dogs not only help children learn to read, they help childrenlearn to love reading,” said Michael Amiri, coauthor with hiswife, Linda, of the children’s book, “Shellie, the Magical dog”(shelliethemagicaldog.com). “And that’s true of for childrenwith and without learning disabilities.”

Amiri said ways dogs help kids learn to love reading include:• No embarrassment. Dogs won’t laugh when mistakes

happen.• Confidence boosting.• Polite listening. Dogs are social creatures and enjoy the sound

of a calm voice speaking to them.• Fun. Reading to a lovable friend for an hour of homework is just

plain fun.Looking for the perfect pet takes time and work, but doing so will

help your family find the breed and type of pet that is just right foryou, said Bonnie Buell, owner of Pawsitively Paradise Pet Resort, 43N. C.R. 200W, Angola.

Shelters and rescues are wonderful places to find your “furever”family members — just do research and ask for help from trainers,vets and breed organizations to get advice on dog behavior to guideyou, Buell said.


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The ‘furever’ friendcan have many benefits

Choosing theright dogQuestions to askwhen choosing thedog that will be justright for your family.

1. How is this breedwith children?

2. Good with otherpets? Not just dogs,but cats, birds,rabbits, etc.

3. Is my climatesuitable for thisbreed?

4. How does thispet handle separa-tion?

5. How muchexercise does itrequire?

6. How trainable?

7. Does this breeddo well withstrangers?

8. How muchgrooming isrequired?

9. Are there specialhealth concerns orgenetic issues?

10. Does this breedhave a “job”requirement?

F A M I L Y P E T S

BY KRISTY JOHNSON

Music is magical in our house. Time fordinner and Felix is fussing? Play the demo trackfrom the keyboard in the living room, andsuddenly he’s ready to eat. Time to play andwe’re tired of the same old toys? Turn on hisfavorite silly song — a Spanish tune thattranslates roughly as “Clap, Clap, Clap” — andsoon we are dancing around the living room.Time for bed? Sing “Baby Mine” from “Dumbo”

for three seconds, and he immediately calmsdown.

Some toddlers have blankies or stuffedanimals; our kid has his “Take-Along Tunes”music box.

While Felix’s affinity for music borders onextreme, music has fundamental merits for allchildren. Not only does music help stimulateand refine the auditory senses, but it also helpscultivate an understanding of rhythm, pitch andtempo. In fact, several studies have shown thatchildren process musical and speech sequencesin a similar manner, meaning that the repetition


Not only does musichelp stimulate andrefine the auditorysenses, but it alsohelps cultivate anunderstanding of

rhythm, pitch andtempo.

Kristy Johnson

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D E V E L O P I N G M I N D S

Everyday objects can turnkitchen into concert hall

FELIX, 16MONTHS, takesadvantage ofevery opportu-nity he can findto be a musicmaker.

Making music!

See MUSIC page 11

KRISTY JOHNSON

of songs, rhyming, and melodic babbling encouragesthe development of both music and language. Otherresearch indicates that exposure to music can increasemathematical aptitude later in life. Music can even aidin gross motor development, as the sense of rhythmfacilitates tasks such as walking, running andskipping.

But you don’t need to be Beethoven to reap theserewards; music can be easy, cheap and fun, especiallyby using everyday objects as homemade instruments.

Metal mixing bowls, pots and pans accompaniedby the classic wooden spoon can quickly turn yourliving room into a garage-band concert hall.

Have your budding drummer tap out the beatwhile you sing and dance to “Head, Shoulder, Kneesand Toes” or some other treasured tune. Mix up thesounds with a metal whisk or fork. One of ourfavorite twists is to drop palm-sized river rocks intothe metal bowl from a height of a few feet. Not onlydoes the impact fill the living room with a gloriousgong-like sound, but the whole bowl vibrates, leadingto a cascade of giggles and a unique sensory experi-ence.

Shakers and rattles are another fantastic way to geteveryone up and moving to the beat. Make your ownmaraca by filling a toilet paper roll with your choiceof noise-making material, such as uncooked rice orpasta, popcorn kernels, birdseed, aquarium pebbles,peppercorns, coarse sand, tiny beads or even smalljingle bells.

Staple the ends of the toilet paper roll closed andcover the roll with colorful duct tape to protect littlehands and mouths.

After you shake, rattle and roll all the wiggles away,give the shoebox guitar a try. This old stand-by isperfect for strengthening fine motor skills duringmore low-key music moments. Quickly make yourown six-string by stretching rubber bands of differentthicknesses and tensions around a shoe or tissue box.Then, pluck away!

Your family band doesn’t have to stop here —tambourines, coffee can bongo drums and pot lidcymbals can instantly inspire a play date parade. Youdon’t even need instruments! Use your body to march,jump, spin, skip, tap, clap and roll to the rhythm ofyour favorite songs. Anything that allows your littleone to actively experience music will have aneverlasting effect on his or her body, brain and rock ‘n’roll future. And that’s music to my ears.

From Page 10

MUSIC


Kohl’s Healthy Kids:Meal-time ManiaTry these strategies to maximize nutrition and enjoyment at your family’s dinner table.

Lead by example — If you’re asking your child to eat certain foods, then you should eat them too.

A parent decides when and what to offer — The child decides which and how much to eat. Do not give your child adult-sized portions or force him or her to clean the plate.

Don’t give up on healthy alternatives — Continue to offer healthy foods along with family favorites. It can take up to 20 or more exposures for a child to accept a new food.

Get creative — Try hiding small amounts of pureed or grated vegetables, such as carrots, in casseroles, soups or sauces.

Kitchen helper — Involve your child with age-appropriate tasks. Kids are more interested in what is served when they help plan or prepare meals.

Your child will enjoy helping to prepare this recipe. Leave the apple slicing to a parent.

Turkey, Spinach and Apple Wrap1 Tbsp. reduced-fat mayo

2 tsp. honey mustard

2 whole-wheat flour tortillas

4 thin slices turkey breast (4 ounces)

1 Granny Smith apple, sliced paper thin

2 c. baby spinach leaves, or two large leaves of soft, leafy green lettuce

Wash and dry spinach. Combine mayo and mustard. Spread edges of each tortilla with mayo mixture. Leaving a margin free on the side closest to you, arrange a layer of spinach on top of tortillas and top each layer with turkey. Evenly divide apple slices and lay lengthwise across turkey. Fold over the end of the tortilla closest to you, then the two sides. Roll the tortilla as tightly as possible. Cover each tortilla tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate, seam side down, up to 4 hours before serving. When ready to serve, remove plastic wrap and cut each wrap in half, at an angle.

Reference: www.aicr.org

F A M I L Y L I F E

BY ERIN DOUCETTE

I have a confession that I haven’t reallybeen hiding, but I’m not exactly shouting itfrom the rooftops either.

I want a minivan. Whew. It feels good to get that out.I’ve been researching them online, even

driving through car lots for a closer look.But one day, while searching on theInternet, I accidentally came across a lot ofrants about them. I have realized there is areal subculture of minivan haters amongus. Many people I know. Moms I know.One mom of three kids.

They make gagging noises and swearthat they will never be one of “thosemoms.” Those “soccer moms.”

But the thing is, I don’t really care. Idon’t really care if people think I’m a soccermom. I literally am a mom of a daughterwho plays soccer.

Personally, I think there are deeperissues that the minivan haters have and Iwant to clear up some of those misconcep-tions.

Perception: They think that minivanmoms are the same moms who made“mom jeans” famous, who have given upon style, romance and anything that was intheir lives pre-children. My input: Icertainly will not be wearing mom jeans.There was one time I accidentally got a pairwhen “high-waisted” jeans were comingback in style. I immediately got rid of themonce I realized what they were. Also, wewill most likely take my husband’s car fordate nights.

Perception: They think minivans are just

ugly. My input: I do think a lot of olderones are ugly. The newer styles have amuch sleeker, more modern look though.But taste is subjective, so I will let thehaters have this one.

Perception: They think everyone withminivans has to get those stick figurestickers on their back window to show howmany people and animals that they have totake care of at their house. My input: I willnot be getting those stickers. No one willbe impressed with my husband, twochildren and one cat I am managing tokeep alive, nor do I care to share that witheveryone who drives by me.

Perception: They worry that they will bejudged the way they once judged minivan

drivers. My input: Aha! I finally juststumbled upon an Internet writer whoadmits this is the real reason she has notwanted to buy one: She didn’t want peopleto look at her the way that she used to lookat those minivan people. Sometimes I thinkjudgemental people are the most insecure.

So, yes, I recently rented a ChryslerTown and Country for a week, due to aminor accident with one of our cars, and Iam looking forward to the day I own aminivan. Opening the side doors and backhatch with a click of the button, tons ofcargo space, room for friends or cousins,not to mention all the bells and whistles atan affordable price? Sign me up. I don’teven care if you call me a soccer mom.


ERIN DOUCETTE

ELLA DOUCETTE, 5, on the left, and sister Eva, 2, right, ride with cousin Finn Cupp, 5, on aroad trip to a family wedding recently. The minivan was great for a family trip and the kidsloved watching a movie.

Beloved family car seemsto draw many haters

The truth about minivans


BY JOHN ROSEMOND

Q: Our 13-year-old daughter has beenmature for her age from early on. Shetakes advanced classes and makesstraight A’s. She’s also very talentedmusically. We think, however, that shehas become a media addict. She spendsentirely too much time in her room onher computer, mostly using social media.When she’s not on the computer, she’susing her phone to text her friends.We’ve asked her to limit her use, but ourwords are falling on deaf ears. Whatapproach would you recommend short ofcutting off the Internet and taking awayher phone? She needs a computer to do

her school work.A: If she’s addicted to electronic

media, which may be the case, then Idon’t think there’s any approach that’sgoing to work short of restricting her useof the Internet and taking away herphone.

Move her computer to a family area soyou’re able to monitor her use, which youcan restrict to school purposes. No childher age should have a private password,by the way. That simply invites trouble,but you can’t do much about that as longas the computer is in her room.

At age 13, she doesn’t need her owncell phone, unless one defines need as“needing” to have what her friends have.

You can give her a cell phone on selectoccasions, such as a camping trip whereno other type of phone is available. It’sprobably the case that she doesn’t go onlots of camping trips, which only goes toprove that she doesn’t need her own cellphone.

You’ve asked her to limit her use?Who, pray tell, is running yourhousehold? I suspect that like many oftoday’s parents, you’re reluctant to doanything about this problem that mightcause your daughter any inconvenience,much less distress. In the 12-Step world,that’s known as enabling, and in the realworld, that’s how problems go from badto worse.

Addicted to electronic media?

L I V I N G I N T H E T E C H N O L O G Y E R A


Wear yourgenerosity

BY TAMMY GLAUM

Fall brings colorful trees, pumpkins and the smell of apple piesbaking in the oven, but is also brings much cooler temperaturesfor the coming months. For many of us, this is an exciting time toshop for new boots, scarves and jackets and to prepare for a newfall wardrobe. However, there are some people who look at thearrival of colder weather as the beginning of months of sufferingthrough the bitter cold Indiana winter and trying to stay warm.

You can help keep those individuals stay warm and helpyourself at the same time by shopping at The Ray of Life

(coat4coat.com). Itis a new outerwearcompany that isgiving back to ourcommunity in aunique way. It is aone-for-onecompany thatdonates the samejacket for everyjacket sold. Thejackets go tochildren at Boysand Girls Clubs ofAmerica.

The two sistersfrom Indiana,Kristee and Ashley,who founded ithave been able tokeep hundreds of

kids warm and stylish. The goal is to help eliminate the gapbetween wealthy and underprivileged in the community. Kidswon’t be bullied because they aren’t wearing the $180 North FaceJacket; they are wearing the same stylish Ray of Life jacket. Thecompany also offers patches that allow the kids (and adults) toexpress themselves and what they love to do (basketball, football,soccer or dance). Also, they are offering an anti-bullying patchwhich gives 100 percent of the profits back to schools to set upanti-bullying programs. The jackets are very on trend and justwhat the Fort Wayne area needs this winter.

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opportunities• HOLIDAY POPS.The Fort WayneChildren’s Choir hasperformed with theFort WaynePhilharmonic in thisannual concert forthe last six years onthe Embassy stage.

• THE NUTCRACKER.This collaborativeconcert with the FortWayne Ballet andthe Fort WaynePhilharmonic isannually performedat the Arts UnitedCenter. The FortWayne Children’sChoir provides thevoices for the snowscene.

• FORT WAYNECHILDREN’S CHOIRREJOICE CONCERT.Dec. 7 and 8 atHoly Cross LutheranChurch, this annualconcert features theyounger choirsperforming holidayfavorites.

BY GRACE HOUSHOLDER

Music is one of the most beautifulaspects of Christmas. The holiday’smusical bounty creates opportunitiesto broaden musical horizons —

either as an appreciative audience member or as amusic-maker.

For children who love to sing, the Fort WayneChildren’s Choir could very possibly become like asecond family.

Now in its 40th season, the FWCC is an after-school artsprogram for 251 children ages 8-18 from diverse backgrounds.

Allen, Adams, DeKalb, Huntington, Steuben, Wells and Whitleycounties are represented.

Artistic director Jonathan Busarow joined the FWCC because ofhis passion for music and his desire to find new ways of sharingmusic education with all children.

Denice Beights, who has been with the choir three years, said sheloves working with the choir because “it is making a difference inthe lives of our children, as well as the arts scene.”

Sometimes children who don’t “fit in” at school find a family withthe choir.

Beights said a young man, who has been with the choir six yearsnow, said that at school he was an outcast. “He couldn’t behave, andoften was treated poorly by students and teachers because of hisbehavior,” Beights said. “He didn’t know how to act, how to fit in.However, at choir, he feels like he belongs.

“He learned how to express himself, and ultimately, be part ofsomething bigger than himself. He plans to continue through

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FORT WAYNECHILDREN’S CHOIRApprentice singerRena, 8, intentlywatches the directorduring rehearsal.

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graduation. He doesn’t dream of being aprofessional musician or music educator,but he can see how the choir has givenhim the opportunity to create somethingspecial, and to be a part of the finalfabric.”

Beights said FWCC goals include:• fostering the life-long skill of music

literacy• building an understanding of a wide

variety of types of music• learning how to work as a group

toward the same goal• an appreciation for hard work and

discipline“The results include excellent

educational opportunities, wonderfulperformances and well-rounded people,”Beights said. “If your child loves to sing,

he or she should besinging with us. Weencourage anychild who haspassion andenthusiasm forsinging to be a partof the choir.”

The choirs arePreparatory (theydo not perform),Apprentice, Lyric,Whitley Regional,Treble, Concert(touring choir),Youth Chorale andChamber Singers.

Twenty-twopercent of the members receives financialassistance, so financial barriers should notstop a child from being involved, Beightssaid.

More information is at fwcchoir.org.

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One of the best holiday experiences manyparents ever have is watching their childperform musically. Whether it is in a schoolchoir, orchestra, band or a special vocal orinstrumental solo or small group at theChristmas pageant, nothing is more thrilling.

How do you know if your child has amusical inclination? He or she might tellyou. Or you may notice an intense interest ina particular instrument. Many children loveto sing in groups and it is a great idea toencourage that singing.

If your family has a tradition of attendingmusical performances and the childrenalways want to tag along, keep encouragingthat no matter their age. Teach your childrento behave respectfully at concerts so thatthey can enjoy the experience. Talk to yourchild’s school music teacher to find out ifyour student has a special talent that youshould encourage outside of school. Usuallychildren take music in elementary schooland learn group singing and often learn toplay the recorder and/or simple percussioninstruments. In middle school, band,orchestra and choir offer a great opportunityto try something new. In high school,

students can continue those efforts.When your child expresses an interest in

music, try to find an outlet for that interestright away. Check the options available atyour school and church. Keep in mind thatchildren younger than 13 usually are notgood candidates for individual vocaltraining. Children of that age may enjoychoral or group singing. One excellentresource is the Fort Wayne Children’s Choir(fwcchoir.org).

If your student is interested in playing aninstrument, the options are endless! Manybegin on a piano, but violin, guitar and brassand woodwind instruments are popular andmore portable, especially if they want to playin a school orchestra or band. Lessons formany instruments are given through theIPFW Community Arts Academy and canstart at any time (ipfw.edu/vpa/caa).

When your student takes lessons, alwaysmake sure they do the requisite practicing toimprove their skills, which is a necessarycomponent to master an instrument. It alsois good to make sure that they have anopportunity to perform or compete so thatthey feel comfortable playing for the familyat home or on a public stage … and be sureto have your video camera ready!

Musical OpportunitiesLes Gustafson-Zook is an entertainingmulti-instrumentalist performer whointroduces folk songs and instruments ofthe pioneer era: gustafsonzook.com

George Schricker is a noted Indianasongwriter and performing artist whoteaches life skills and song writing strate-gies through demonstration: heartmindproductions.com

Young Audiences of Indiana offers manyartists to choose from: yaindy.org

Guy Zimmerman Jazz Band is a FortWayne-based band: fwma.us

Indianapolis Children’s Opera:indyopera.org

Fort Wayne Museum of Art: fwmoa.org

Fort Wayne Ballet: fortwayneballet.org

Fort Wayne Philharmonic: fortwaynephilharmonic.com

Young Audiences is a national program.Call them to see if you can request them toperform at your school. Phone: 212-831-8110; email [email protected]


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BY KATE COFFMAN

There is a big push toencourage students to take collegelevel courses while in high school.Indiana’s superintendent of publicinstruction, Tony Bennet, wants 25percent of all Indiana high schoolgraduates to have successfullypassed a dual credit course, Advanced Placement(AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) exam.

Schools and students are working toward thatgoal. The number of students taking AP coursesdoubled from 2009 to 2012, and high school catalogsare filling up with AP and Dual Credit courses. Whilethese programs can be a great way for students tochallenge themselves and prepare for the academicrigors of college, there can be pitfalls. Parents andstudents should be aware of the pros and cons beforethey register.

AP classes are taught in the high schools by a highschool teacher who uses a curriculum designed bythe College Board. AP courses often fulfill highschool graduation requirements or count as electives,depending on the subject matter. At the end of eachcourse, students must pay for and take an AP exam,while students enrolled in the free or reduced-pricelunch programs can receive a fee waiver. Indiana

public colleges and most private colleges require thata student score 3 or higher, out of 5, on the AP test toreceive college credit for the course. VisitTransferIN.net to see how these courses transfer tocolleges.

Dual credit, also known as concurrent enrollment,are college courses taught at the high school. Thecourses are taught either by a high school teachertrained by the college or by a college faculty memberwho comes to the high school. If a student receives agrade of C or better, the credit usually will transfer tothe Indiana college of the student’s choice. Studentsshould always check with the college they plan toattend after high school or check the TransferIN.netwebsite to verify the class will count in college.Tuition may be charged for these classes, andfinancial aid typically is not available.

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college courses taughtat the high school.

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Starting college with several credit hourscan be a great way to save money. Studentsmay be able to graduate early from collegeor more easily pursue a double major. Thisis one area where parents and students mustplan ahead. By entering college with somany credits, students are considered

sophomores. As a result, they are held topolicies for sophomores, including highergrade point average requirements forfinancial aid.

In most cases, colleges will issue creditfor AP or dual credit classes , such as threecredit hours, but no grade will appear on thecollege transcript. This is not the case if astudent takes the course from the institutionthey attend after high school. In those cases,the grade does appear on the transcript.

Students must ensure they can handle thecoursework before they register or they cannegatively impact their college GPA beforethey even set foot on campus.

College admission offices want to see thatstudents challenge themselves in highschool, but not to their own detriment.That’s why most colleges suggest studentstake the most challenging classes they canhandle. For more information on the collegeadmission process visit TripToCollege.org.

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HUMOR HELPS Readers, if you have a true funny kidstory (or a collection of stories)involving you or your co-workers,friends, students or family, please callme at 347-0738 or e-mail me [email protected].

— BY GRACE HOUSHOLDER

Jacob, 10, starving as usual, looked up from a big plate ofmacaroni his mother had fixed him and declared, “Mom, this

macaroni is macrolicious!” — GLEN OF OSSIAN

Here is another story from the Blufftongrandmother about her grandson. Onetime while she was babysitting, he was

in the bathroom with her. Thegrandmother was putting cream on herface and taking time to rub it in well.

“Grandma, what is that for?” heasked. “Well, that’s to take care of mywrinkles,” she said. He watched andwatched and then he asked, “When

does it start?”

Rita’s nephew’s wife walkedinto the room to see her son,

Gray, 2, sitting at thecomputer with his hand on themouse. She asked, “What areyou doing?” Gray answered,

“I’m checking your mail!” — RITA MAURER OF KENDALLVILLE

Caden, 5, is enjoying kindergarten,but he is exhausted by the time hegets home at 4 p.m. He lives in thecountry and is the third child on thebus at 7 a.m. and almost the last

one off at night. When hisgrandmother asked him if he

minded the long bus ride he toldher, “I like the bus. I just don’t likethat it has to stop at everybody’s

house!”

— SUZANNE ZUEHSOW(GRANDMOTHER OF CADEN) OF

LAOTTO

A Bluffton grandmother was in thekitchen with her grandson. He was

about 4 at the time. The grandmotherwas putting things away in the

cupboard. He was watching her whenall of a sudden he yelled, “Grandma,

Grandma… When did your muscle falloff your arm?”

— M.A.K. OF BLUFFTON

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Joyce remembers a story about her youngest son, Michael, who was about 4 at thetime. Joyce overheard him talking to the neighbor girl and telling her about his pets!They had no pets at that time, so Joyce was curious and peeked around the corner.

Michael and Michele were down on their knees at the front entrance door, examiningthe spider webs that had congregated there! Needless to say, Joyce did a thorough

cleaning that day!!

— JOYCE LOMONT-CROWL OF CLEAR LAKE


‘Tis the seasonfor arts education

BY DEB LEVY

Sometimes the best gift isn’t sitting under your child’sChristmas tree – nor is it wrapped in fancy paper. The best gift, it’ssaid, is the one that keeps on giving. And a high-quality, well-rounded education for your child keeps on giving for a lifetime.

But that gift may be unremarkable without your child’sintroduction and continued exposure to the arts.

Today the arts and their inclusion in the schools are threatenedby the unstable economic climate. Arts-related budgets — whichhelp to fund instructors, supplies and equipment — have beenslashed and, in some cases, even eliminated.

And yet, experts tell us that not only can the arts make learningfun for students, they can change a child’s life forever.

According to the Americans for the Arts, a national nonprofitorganization, schooling that includes a healthy exposure to the artsbenefits children by:

• Stimulating imagination and creative skills.• Leveling the “learning field” despite a child’s social and

economic background.• Developing problem-solving and critical thinking skills.• Nurturing team-building and life skills.For children without access to the arts in the classroom

nonprofit organizations, such as Arts for Learning, the Indianaaffiliate of Young Audiences, have been helping schools and otherinstitutional sites bring “arts-integrated” learning to the classroomfor more than 50 years. Arts for Learning offers educationalprogramming in dance, music, storytelling and writing, theater,visual arts and multi-arts.

As the oldest and largest provider of professional arts educationprograms for children in the state, Arts for Learning is affiliatedwith Young Audiences, Inc., a national network of more than 30arts-in-education organizations throughout the nation.

With a team of more than 100 professional teaching artists,Arts for Learning has scheduled classroom performances,workshops, and residencies for students in pre-K to 12th grade inat least 30 counties throughout Indiana. Annually, the organizationreaches over 200,000 students with arts programming, includingafter-school programs and juvenile detention facilities.

Arts for Learning’s programs differ from other “performance-oriented” providers because of the emphasis on four SignatureCore Services. Students who participate in an Arts for Learningprogram will 1) experience the work of professional artists, 2)understand the art form in relation to the world around them, 3)create the art form themselves, and 4) connect the art form toother academic learning and life skills development.

All they need are the tools to get there.These resources are online and totally FREE! Explore different career paths. Prepare for career training or college. Plus students and parents can network and stay up-to-date on the latest college and career planning news via Trip To College on Facebook.

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(A longer version was published Dec. 25,2011, in KPC newspapers.)

Yesterday after church services, we hadour annual Christmas potluck dinner. Asalways, there was way too much food.

There are over 100 children under theage of 16 in our church. The potluck washeld in the basement of the home where theservices were held. We set the meal upbuffet-style so the men and boys could filethrough on one side while the women andgirls could use the other to help things movefaster.

Jacob, Emma and family came to ourhouse after the potluck and we playedgames. The girls popped popcorn and we

had peanuts in shells to enjoy. It’s a familytradition for us to have the peanuts in shellsaround Christmas time. My grandparentsalways had peanuts in shells and an orangein our bag of candy each Christmas.

We would always celebrate Christmas atGrandpa Graber’s on New Year’s Day. Itwould still be dark when we got there earlyin the morning. Everyone gathered aroundthe door and we would sing the traditionalNew Year’s song. Grandpa and Grandmawould come to the door and whileeveryone kept singing, we would all gatherinto their house.

We wish each of you readers a blessedChristmas. May you enjoy the holidays withfriends and loved ones.

Here is a snack for Christmas.

Fruity popcorn balls 6 quarts plain popped popcorn3 cups large marshmallows (about 36)3 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons fruit-flavored gelatinPlace popcorn in a large bowl. In amedium saucepan over low heat, cookmarshmallows, butter and gelatin untilsmoothly blended. Remove from the heatand pour the marshmallow mixture overthe popcorn and mix well. Form thepopcorn mixture into 3-inch balls and letset until firm on lightly buttered cookiesheets. Makes 2 dozen.

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Knute Rockne: The Rest of the Story10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 1 - 3, 5 - 10, 12 - 17, 19 - 24, 26 -Dec. 1; noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 4, 11, 18 and 25. StudebakerNational Museum, 201 S. Chapin St., South Bend. Theexhibit will examine therelationship involvingStudebaker, KnuteRockne and theUniversity of NotreDame from 1928 untilRockne’s untimely deathin 1931. Highlights willinclude Rockne’s dutiesand role with the Studebaker Corp., Studebaker’s corporatesupport of the Notre Dame endowment, stadium construc-tion, a look at Studebaker corporate events held on campus,and other facts connecting Studebaker with the University ofNotre Dame. Admission is $8 for adults; $6.50 for seniorsover 60; and $5 for students over 6. Annual membershipfees are $30 for seniors; $40 for individuals; and $60 for afamily. For further information call the Museum at 574-235-9714 or 888-391-5600 or visit studebakermuseum.org.

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SMART Girls Brilliant Women Luncheon11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Boys and Girls Club, 2609S. Fairfield Ave., Fort Wayne. Author Helen Frostto speak at Boys & Girls Clubs of Fort Wayne’sSMART Girls Brilliant Women Luncheon. Publicwelcome but asked to RSVP by calling 744-0998. Minimum donation of $75 is required.SMART Girls is a health, fitness, preven-tion/education and self-esteem enhancementprogram for girls ages 10 to 15. Encourageshealthy attitudes and lifestyles that enable earlyadolescent girls to develop to their full potential.The Club’s SMART Girl Program participantswill socialize with community role models andhonor successful women from Fort Wayne area.To be honored at this year’s luncheon as the2012 Brilliant Woman is Helen Frost, award-winning poet, children’s writer, playwright. Hercollaborative work with the Fort Wayne DanceCollective, Fort Wayne Youtheater, and YWCAhas benefited thousands of youth. ContactKimberly McCoy at 744-0998, ext. 19 [email protected].

Story time1 p.m. Nov. 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29, Dec. 4,6, 11, 13, 18, 20 and 27. Carnegie Public Libraryof Steuben County, 322 S. Wayne St., Angola.For preschool-aged children, 4 years old and up.

$1 Night at Botanical Conservatory5-8 p.m. Nov. 1 and Dec. 6. Foellinger-FreimannBotanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St., FortWayne. On the first Thursday of the month, theBotanical Conservatory offers $1 admissions from5-8 p.m. for adults and children.

iPad Users Group7 p.m. Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Dec. 6, 13, 20 and27. Kendallville Public Library, Kendallville. NewiPad users will discuss the use of apps and shareexperiences with the powers and the problems ofthe Apple iPad.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2Noble House Annual Auction6 p.m. Kendallville Event Center, 615 N.Professional Way, Kendallville. Noble HouseMinistries of Albion provides shelter and recoveryfrom addiction. Annual auction. Unique andvaluable auction items, including theater tickets,dinner certificates, gift baskets, wine and amoonlight cruise for six. Tickets $30 each. Heavyhors d’oeuvres, live auction, silent auction, doorprizes, more. Doors will open at 5 p.m. forbrowsing. Food and festivities, 6 p.m. Several FortWayne Derby Girls will meet and speak. Tickets:636-7160. Online: noblehouseministriesinc.org.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3‘A Christmas Story’Nov. 3-18. Arts United Center, 303 E. Main St.,Fort Wayne. Fort Wayne Civic Theatre presents “AChristmas Story.” Online: fwcivic.org.


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EVENTS AND TIMES Nov. 21, 6-9pm, Night of Lights

Nov. 22, 4-8pm, Thanksgiving Day featuring the Grande Page Pipe Organ

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4Hiking for Heroes4 p.m. East Noble High School parking lot,Kendallville. The Indiana Marines Family andFriends are sponsoring a one-mile hike and 5K runto raise money for care packages. For moreinformation, email: [email protected].

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6Little River Ramblers9-11 a.m. Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27, Dec. 4, 11, 18 and25. Eagle Marsh Barn, South Side Engle Road,one-half mile east of W. Jefferson Blvd., FortWayne. Meet at the Eagle Marsh barn, 6801Engle Road, Fort Wayne, to explore the preserve’sinteresting plants and wildlife. Sponsored by LittleRiver Wetlands Project. Free. [email protected] or 478-2515 for information.

Story time10 a.m. Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27, Dec. 4, 11, 18.Carnegie Public Library of Steuben County, 322S. Wayne St., Angola. For toddlers 12-24 months.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7Free Family Fun Day9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28, Dec. 5, 12, 19and 26. Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum, 1600South Wayne St., Auburn. Free admission forDeKalb County residents.

Omnibus Lecture Series7:30 p.m. IPFW Campus, Fort Wayne. 18th year.All lectures require free tickets, available to bepicked up prior to event. Jon Meacham, Nov. 7;Naomi Tutu, Feb. 21; Grant Imahara, March 25;Susan Orlean, April 18. Free parking. Online:omnibuslectures.org; ipfw.edu/box-office Phone:481-6808.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8Dancing With the Fort Wayne Stars5:30 p.m. Grand Wayne Center, 120 WestJefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. Dancing with theStars (10 local celebrities). 5:30 p.m. - dinnerbuffet; 7 p.m. show time. $100/person or$1,000/table of 10. Benefits The Carriage House,a unique program assisting people in recoveryfrom mental illness. More information:fortwayneclubhouse.org. Or call Connie Slyby forreservations, 486-1060.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9Holiday Extravaganza Shopping Preview Party5-9 p.m. Allen County War Memorial Coliseum,4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne. Enjoy a festive

evening of food — with beer and wine availableat cash bar — entertainment, shopping andexclusive offers, all while helping the CommunityHarvest Food Bank. The Holiday Extravaganza isFort Wayne’s premier shopping event featuringover 100 vendors, exclusive boutiques andartisans showcasing jewelry, clothing, food, giftsand hand-crafted items. Free gift wrappingavailable. $45 in advance or $50 at the door.Tickets available online. Phone: 866-625-6161 or visitwomensexpo.org/fortwaynehe/index.shtml.

Harvest Concert7:30 p.m. Nov. 9-10. First Presbyterian Church,300 W Wayne St., Fort Wayne. Fort WayneChildren’s Choir Treble, Concert, Youth Choraleand Chamber Singers. Adult, $8; Seniors andstudents, $5. Tickets available through IPFWLarson Ticket Office, 481-6555.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10Pancakes for Pancreatic Cancer8-11 a.m. VFW Post 857, 2202 W. Main St.,Fort Wayne. 7th annual Pancakes for PancreaticCancer Fundraiser. Adult, $5; child, $3; all-you-can-eat, $10. Family-friendly event includingsilent auction, bake sale, door prizes, pancakeand sausage breakfast, more. Contact: AngieGutmann, 417-4117.

Grandparents As Parents10 a.m. Nov. 10 and Dec. 8. Grandparents As

Parents, 2690 C.R. 36A, Auburn. GrandparentsAs Parents support group for grandparentsraising their grandchildren meets secondSaturday at 10 a.m. at 2690 C.R. 36A inDeKalb County. Free child care provided.

Holiday Extravaganza Shopping Event10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 10; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Nov. 11. Allen County War Memorial Coliseum,Fort Wayne. The Holiday Extravaganza featuresover 100 unique boutiques selling jewelry,clothing, gourmet food, art, pottery and otherhand-crafted gifts. The finest hand-made arts,crafts and food will be showcased on theArtisan Avenues. Free gift-wrapping is availablefor all holiday presents purchased on-site. Theshow will feature seasonal entertainment,demonstrations and cooking shows. Cannedfood donations for Community Harvest FoodBank will be collected. Price: $5, or $3 with acanned food donation (at door only). Phone:866-625-6161 or visitwomensexpo.org/fortwaynehe/[email protected].

Shipshewana Light Parade6 p.m. Shipshewana celebrates the holidays in abig family-friendly way for nearly three months,beginning with its Light Parade. Festive floatsglide through the downtown streets lined withseveral thousand guests. Soon after the parade,the lighting ceremony takes place at the BlueGate Restaurant, made complete withChristmas carols and a live nativity scene. TheGospel music group The Chuck Wagon Gangperforms at the Blue Gate Theater Nov. 9 and10 as part of the Light Parade celebration. Alsobeginning Nov. 10, stores unveil their holidaytrees in the Shipshewana Shimmer walk.Visitors vote for their favorite tree. This eventcan be enjoyed through Dec. 31.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17Rome City Holiday House Walk10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rome City Town Hall, 402Kelly St., Rome City. Annual Rome City HolidayHouse Walk. Tickets, $6, allow entrance to allfour homes on Sylvan and Steinbarger lakes.Proceeds benefit Noble House, OrangeTownship Fire Department, Rome City PTI,Helping Hands, and Advance Rome City.Visitors may tour homes in any order: Dick andAlana Sibert, 5095 E. C.R. 850N; Craig andDianne Trees, 1145 Pleasant Point; Steve andRobyn Fisher, 680 Spring Beach; Dave andCindy Wick, 781 E. Willow Lane, SteinbargerLake. Artisans Market at the Town Hall from 9a.m. to 3 p.m., and Rome City United MethodistChurch will have a craft bazaar with food, craftsand cookie walk from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. TheOrange Township Fire Belles Holiday CraftBazaar, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at fire station onWarrener Drive. Tickets may also be purchasedthe day of the walk at Town Hall, Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site and at the door ofeach home.

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18A Children’s Concert2 p.m. Plymouth Congregational Church, 501 W.Berry St., Fort Wayne. Children of all ages willdelight in meeting Mr. Puppet and hearing greatmusic from Indiana’s professional vocalensemble, Heartland. Come early for the bestseats. Free.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19Encourage, Empower the Autism Spectrum7-8:30 p.m. Nov. 19 and Dec. 17. Easter SealsArc, 4919 Projects Drive, Fort Wayne. Parents,grandparents, teachers, professionals and otherswanting to learn more about autism arewelcome. Topics vary monthly. For more informa-tion, contact Susan Crowell at [email protected] or call 637-4409.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21Festival of Gingerbread Lighting Night5-9 p.m. Fort Wayne History Center, 302 E.Berry Street, Fort Wayne. 27th Festival ofGingerbread kicks off its special events withLighting Night. Visitors can get a sneak peek atthe handiwork of creators from 5 to 9 p.m.Admission $2 a person at the door. At 6 p.m.the History Center’s turret will be lit with holidaycolors of red and green. Santa will also bepresent. Online: fwhistorycenter.com.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23Gingerbread House ContestNov. 23 - Dec. 31. Yoder’s Department Store,300 S. Van Buren St., Shipshewana. AnnualGingerbread House contest and display beginsNov. 23 at Yoder Shopping Center south oftown. Last year, these juried, ornate creationswere spectacular enough that twoentries were invited to a national contest.Houses on display through Dec. 31. The townalso hosts Kid’s Day on Dec. 8 and a ChocolateDay on Nov. 17. On Nov. 27, shops stay openlate during the annual “Wana Night Out.”

Numerous holiday concerts, with the newmusical‚ “Half-Stitched,”wrapping up Dec. 8, theGrand Piano Christmas Extravaganza takingplace Dec. 7 & 8, “Glory and Majesty ofChristmas,” staged Dec. 12-17, andthe New Year’s Eve Extravaganza featuringcomedian Aaron Wilburn and gospelmusic’s the Brown Family on Dec. 31.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27Shipshewana Ice FestivalDec. 27-29 features the three-day event,Shipshewana Ice Festival. This attractiongarnered the attention of USA Today in 2008,and showcases the highest concentration oflarge ice sculptures (with 10 blocks or more ofice used) between Indiana and Alaska. Over 35ice sculptures will be created throughout thedowntown and surrounding businesses.Information: 800-254-8090, visitshipshewana.org

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BAYAMON, Puerto Rico (AP)

— Looking toward the critical

primary in Illinois, Republican

presidential front-runner Mitt

Romney wrapped

up a shortened

campaign trip to

Puerto Rico on

Saturday as he

prepared for more

tough contests

against chief rival

Rick Santorum.

The former

Massachusetts

governor dramati-

cally curtailed his

trip to the U.S.

territory, which

holds its primary

today, in favor of

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shown him slightly

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earlier this week and was spending

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Republicans were meeting in

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step toward choosing delegates to

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committed to specific candidates.

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Saturday night.

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Avid golfer Rick Nowels of Kendallville watches

as his putt coasts toward the hole at Cobble-

stone Golf Course in rural Kendallville Friday

afternoon. Representatives at Cobblestone said

this is the earliest the course has opened in its 13

years of business.

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BY MIKE MARTURELLO

[email protected]

ANGOLA — When the weather

started turning from winter to

summer last week, the folks at

Bridgewater Golf Club in Auburn

got caught off guard.

They were expecting some early

play on the course, but not the level

they ended up with.

“We were caught a little off

guard. But we finally got enough

hot dogs and drinks and have been

able to take care of everybody.

We’re OK now,” said Ivan Foster,

head golf professional.

Many businesses dependent on

warmer weather are seeing an

upswing in activity due to the recent

warm spell.Warming trends often come in

spurts in March, but rarely are there

lengthy warm spells, said Courtney

f ll of the National Weather

up that warm air from the South,”

Obergfell said. The result has been

temperatures in the 70s with lows

near 50 for the better part of a week

when the daily average high is

typically around 45 degrees.

Until possibly Thursday or

Friday, there hasn’t been a strong-

enough system to come out of the

Arctic to combat the high that’s

brought the warm weather,

Obergfell said. Temperatures are

expected to drop to levels closer to

normal Friday and Saturday.

K ith golf course

“When the snow disappears and

you can start seeing dirt, people

start getting interested again (in

boating). The guys in the showroom

are keeping busy, they’re seeing

some activity,” said Terry Archbold

of Dry Dock Marine Center,

Angola.What’s in the dirt is what matters

for golf courses. If the ground is too

soft or there’s still frost in the soil,

golf courses either can’t allow carts

or have to limit carts to use only on

paths.“We’re off the paths now, and it’s

f tastic ” Foster said. “It’s a

Thinking about summer

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Warm spell has outdoor enthusiasts out and about

“We’ve kind of had a ridge of high pressure that’s been

bringing in the warm air from the South.”

Courtney Obergfell

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PLAINFIELD — East

Noble’s Premiere Edition all-

women show choir finished

sixth out of nine groups in

Saturday’s ISSMA show

choir state finals for small

division schools at Plainfield

High School.

The Northridge Starlights

captured first place, followed

by the New Castle

Dynamiques in second and

DeKalb High School Sound

Sensation in third.

East Noble’s Knight

Rhythms mixed choir did not

qualify for the state finals.

Other all-women choirs in

di i ion and

Getting into the spirt of St.

Patrick’s Day was easy for 15

-

month-old Natalie Bullock of

Avilla, as she sported a

shamrock dress while

attending the Noble County

Health Fair with her family on

Saturday. Thehealth fair

attracted morethan 400

people to Central Noble High

School in Albion.

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Officials take part in the groundbreaking for the hangar/terminal

project at the Tri-State Steuben County Airport on Monday. Those

who were present included, from left, Sen. Dennis Kruse, R-

Auburn; Angola Councilman Dave Martin; Angola Mayor Dick

Hickman; Angola Councilman Mike McClelland; Dr. R. Wyatt

Weaver Jr., president of the Steuben County Aviation Board; Walt

Drewes, vice president of the Steuben County Aviation Board;

Mike Van Westen of the Steuben County Aviation Board; John

Kline, airport manager; Ron Smith, chair of the Steuben County

Commissioners; Bill Booth, chair of the Steuben County Council;

Jim Crowl, Steuben County commissioner; Linda Hansen, Steuben

County Councilwoman; Loretta Smart, Steuben County commis-

sioner; and Rick Shipe, Steuben County Council.

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BY JENNIFER DECKER

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ANGOLA — Persistence paid off as the

Steuben County Aviation Board and elected

officials finally broke ground on a

hangar/terminal at the Tri-State Steuben County

Airport Monday.

The hangar/terminal will cost around $1.6

million and will provide year-round access so

jets and airplanes don’t ice up in the winter.

Part of the second floor will be renovated to

include a pilot’s lounge and an elevator to

access that level.

The aviation board has been trying to get the

project off the runway, but funding and bidding

has grounded the project.

“We’ve been working more than two years,”

said Dr. R. Wyatt Weaver Jr., chair of the

aviation board.

“Two years is not that long,” joked Angola

Mayor Dick Hickman.

Hickman’s comment was regarding the fact

the revitalization in downtown Angola took

more than 30 years to get going.

“Very few cities have an airport,” said

Steuben County Commissioner Ron Smith.

“The upgrade is more for the commercial side.

Congratulations for your perseverance.”

Dave Martin, Angola council member, said

the project is an example of what can be done

when public entities work together.

Construction will be done by Strebig

Construction, Fort Wayne.

Randy Strebig, of Strebig Construction, said

his company should be able to have the project

nearly completed with a roof and sides up by

the annual signature Angola Balloons Aloft

event July 6-7.

“Today we’re getting the site prepped and

will strip the soil,” Strebig said.

“We’re happy to get moving forward,” said

Loretta Smart, Steuben County commissioner.

“Let’s get it built,” said Jim Crowl, Steuben

County commissioner.

John Kline, the airport’s manager, said

during the construction process, the airport will

not have to close. It will close during Balloons

Aloft for safety.

Airport project takes flight

Man gets30 yearsfor meth

Skillmanto visit

Thank a dispatcher,

especially this week

ANGOLA — It is

National Public Safety

Dispatchers Week.

It is meant to be an

opportunity for the public to

show appreciation for 911

dispatchers.The Steuben County

Communications Center

dispatches many municipali-

ties, fire districts and the

emergency medical service

that serves Steuben County.

The county dispatchers are

responsible for answering 12

non-emergency phone lines,

answering 911 calls,

monitoring and responding

on approximately 30 radio

frequencies and handling

approximately 3,000 calls

for service per month.

Dispatchers are trained on

state-of-the-art technology

and emergency medical

dispatch procedures.

Among the communica-

tions traffic handled by

community communications

are the sheriff’s department,

town police departments,

volunteer fire and rescue

department, ambulances,

wrecker services and animal

control. It also handles after-

hours calls to a variety of

agencies.

Plow day is Saturday

ANGOLA — Steuben

County Antique Power

Association will host its 28th

annual Plow Day on Saturday.

Around 20 antique tractors

will plow 20 acres north of

U.S. 20 on S.R. 327. Work

will begin on the Shuman

family farm, 530 N. S.R. 327,

around 9 a.m. Ham and beans

will be served at noon.

Rain date is April 21.

The club was formed in

1984. Farm machinery from

930 and up will be used

Ground broken for new hangar/terminal

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State representativecandidates to debateAUBURN — All fourcandidates for state represen-tative from District 52 arescheduled to take part in adebate Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.in Middaugh Hall, 708 S.Union St., Auburn, on theDeKalb County Fairgrounds.Gary Harbaugh, PaulMoss, David Powers andBen Smaltz are running forthe Republican nominationin District 52 in the May 8primary election.The debate will bemoderated by MarkMellinger, evening newsanchor of WANE-TVChannel 15 and host of thepublic affairs show “Focus15,” and WoodyZimmerman, generalmanager and morning showhost of Froggy 106.7 Radio.The DeKalb County 9-12Group is sponsoring thedebate and inviting thepublic to attend. The groupis encouraging audiencemembers to bring cannedfood items for local foodbanks.

DeKalb Classic Connection performs in a showearlier this year. In front, from left, are Amanda

Western, Ben Lancaster, Amber Sattison, KalibMcKown, Nathan Carthen and Carmen Rainelli.

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FROM STAFF REPORTSPLAINFIELD — DeKalb HighSchool show choirs gave up theirthree-year grip on state champi-onships Saturday, but not without agallant effort.DeKalb’s Classic Connectionmixed choir finished second to NewCastle by just one point in the statefinals for smaller schools Saturdaynight at Plainfield. The host schoolplaced third, with Northridge fourthout of nine finalist choirs.DeKalb won the first three statechampionships in 2009, 2010 and2011 in both mixed and girls choirdivisions.

Earlier Saturday, DeKalb’sSound Sensation placed third in the2012 women’s choir finals, behindnew champion Northridge andrunner-up New Castle.Both DeKalb choirs won awardsfor best visuals, a category judgingchoreography and costuming thatmakes up 40 percent of scoring.Vocal performance counts for 60percent.“You get best visuals — that’swhat we’re known for,” DeKalbassistant director Kent Johnson saidSaturday night. “That’s such a coolthing. These kids can be

“It was a great show. I wouldn’tchange a thing those kids did today.… It’s just the way the cookiecrumbled this time,” said directorShelley Johnson after Saturdaynight’s narrow miss of a fourthchampionship in the mixed-choirdivision.She called the first-runner-upfinish “disappointing, but good atthe same time,” adding, “One point!It was so close.”

“We couldn’t have done anythingbetter than what we did. We put itall out there, and it just wasn’t quitegood enough,” said Nathan Carthen,a senior member of Classic Connec-tion. “It was a good way to end thesenior year.”“The show felt amazing. Of thefour years I’v b

“I don’t think we could have doneanything better.”Mosier said seniors in the choircan reflect on winning three statechampionships in their careers.In Saturday’s women’s choirfinals, DeKalb Sound Sensationearned the third-highest vocal scoreon its way to third place overall.“This was the best show of ourseason. I could feel it in the firstfour bars,” Shelley Johnson said.“The judges made comments ontheir sheets about our energy andhow much fun our show was. …The girls were awesome, DeKalbCounty can be proud of them.”“The show was amazing today,”said Kelsie Williams, a seniormember of Sound Sensation.“Everyone was completelyenergized, and you could telleveryone really wanted it. … We’reproud of third place, and we gotbest visuals, which was a nicesurprise for us.”

“We all wanted it. We all did ourbest,” senior Bailey Hartman saidabout Saturday’s performance bySound Sensation. “It was a go de i

Choirs take 2nd, 3rd in state

BAYAMON, Puerto Rico (AP)— Looking toward the criticalprimary in Illinois, Republicanpresidential front-runner MittRomney wrappedup a shortenedcampaign trip toPuerto Rico onSaturday as heprepared for moretough contestsagainst chief rivalRick Santorum.The formerMassachusettsgovernor dramati-cally curtailed histrip to the U.S.territory, whichholds its primarytoday, in favor ofspending moretime in Illinois,where polls haveshown him slightly ahead ofSantorum. Romney had planned tospend the weekend and visit apolling place Sunday, but insteadleft the island immediately after amorning appearance.Santorum left Puerto Ricoearlier this week and was spendingthe morning in Missouri, where healready won a primary thatawarded no delegates. MissouriRepublicans were meeting incounty caucuses Saturday, the firststep toward choosing delegates tothe national convention who arecommitted to specific candidates.Santorum was headed to IllinoisSaturday night

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Santorum

Romney

GOP rivals headto next showdown

Obama marksSt. Patrick’s Day

WASHINGTON (AP) —His jacket was only mossgreen but his pint was trueGuinness.President Barack Obamatilted back a glass of the darkIrish brew Saturday, observingSt. Patrick’s Day at aboisterous Irish pub with hisancestral cousin fromMoneygall, Ireland, at his side.At the White House, themain South Lawn Fountainburbled green water. Nearby,workers prepared for a visitTuesday by the Irish PrimeMinister Enda Kenny.The first family wasputting on its Irish, a bloodline that runs throughObama’s veins.

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“I wouldn’t change a thingthose kids did today.”

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