By Garth Snow [email protected]Margie Williams knows how it feels to be one of the new faces at a grief seminar. She took that step 13 years ago, after the death of her mother, Peg McKay. “I was struggling,” she recalled recently, as she discussed her role as a GriefShare facilitator at New Haven United Methodist Church. “Someone at our church was a facilitator for that, and I thought, ‘This is something I need to be in,’ ” she said. Williams joined a 13- week seminar in progress, and then stayed through another complete session. The facilitator took up another ministry within the church. Eventually, Williams stepped forward. “For a year, no one did it, but it was just so helpful for me that I thought this is something we really need to be doing.” “What really got me started doing it was the classes but also the encouragement from the pastors at my church, because I had never done anything like this before,” Williams said. She gave special credit to then Associate Pastor Marilyn Dunton, now retired. “Pastor Marilyn said ‘You can do this. You can do this,’ ” Williams said. “So I grabbed a helper,” Williams said. Deb Potts shared the project for several years. Ruth Daring is now Williams’ co-facilitator. Daring said she also benefited from the program when her mother, Glada Swartz, died. “I benefited from the GriefShare program and I felt that it could be beneficial for other people,” she said. Williams has helped lead the discussions for 10 years. Still, Williams remem- bers the sense of loss that brings people to the sessions. Serving New Haven & East Allen County fwdailynews.com February 15, 2013 Times Community Publications 3306 Independence Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 40808 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Classifieds .........................................A7 Community Calendar ...............A10-11 Grabill Hardware adds postal services Service follows reduction in window hours at post office By Garth Snow [email protected]Grabill postal customers now have a second option for buying postage and mailing packages. Following a reduction in window hours at the post office, the Postal Service has contracted with Grabill Hardware. Claude Shrock, the president of Grabill Hardware Inc., said the Feb. 6 grand opening went well. “Our feeling about the Village Post Office is we’re really excited about it, that we can be a service to the Grabill community when the post office is not open,” Shrock said. “We’re able to sell stamps for customers and to help customers with some of the packages — not all, but some of the boxes — and packaging and so on. So we think it will be a good service.” “The purpose of the Village Post Office is to supple- ment the work of the post office,” said Shrock, who said there is no plan to close the post office. “There was a meeting here in Grabill last October where they polled the people in Grabill as far as our post office, and I attended that meeting and they talked about the Village Post Office,” Shrock said. Shrock investigated the concept, and signed a contract. Postal Service representatives Kim Hernly and Alice Moore joined Shrock and staff at the ribbon-cutting and grand opening. A sign now heralds the corner hardware store’s added service. Inside, a cardboard display holds boxes that can be picked up, filled, and then mailed from the Village Post Office. Sales associate Todd Widdifield described the shop as a full-service hardware store. “We offer a hardware line and we have some specific niches for our community,” he said. Now, though, customers also can buy postage and pick up shipping boxes. “You can drop your packages off here to be picked up on a daily basis,” he said on the afternoon of the grand opening. Three blocks away, postal customer Diane Keith of Grabill retrieved her mail from a post office box. Although the post office doors are open around the clock, Keith is no longer able to visit the post office during window hours. Keith moved to Grabill three years ago, from Leo. She said she is disappointed that window hours have been reduced. “I have to be at work early and I don’t get home until a little after 4, and they’re closed,” she said. “I’m not fond of it,” Keith said, “but I understand why they have to do it.” She also commented on the Postal Service decision — announced that same day — to eliminate Saturday mail delivery, beginning in August. “I don’t like that at all. That’s upsetting,” she said. Only a week earlier, the Postal Service had announced a 1-cent increase in first-class postage, plus other rate increases. Moore, one of the postal representatives who visited Grabill, said the partnerships allow businesses to sell Forever stamps and flat-rate postal boxes. Moore works East Allen explores possibility of sponsoring Johnson Charter School The East Allen School Board is exploring the possibility of becoming the new authorizer for the Timothy L. Johnson Charter School. That school at 7908 S. Anthony Blvd. in Fort Wayne is scheduled to lose its charter on June 30. At its Feb. 5 regular meeting, the school board mentioned the possibility of a special meeting to discuss sponsoring the charter school. The board did not commit to a specific date for that discussion, or even to a special meeting. No prom- ises were extended to that school or to the commu- nity members who presented the request. The seven board members discussed the topic for more than two hours. Board member Terry Jo Lightfoot reminded her colleagues that the board already has the responsibility of oper- ating public schools that serve Amish families and city neighborhoods. “I am just reminding you that you have a lot to do here,” Lightfoot said. Superintendent Karyle Green informed the board that a set of procedures must be followed before applying to operate a charter school. Green said she would finish researching the require- ments, and would email her findings to the school board before the next regular meeting, at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19. East Allen Times readers can follow developments through the newspaper’s online news partner — fwdailynews.com. The school district maintains a list of board meeting dates on its website — eacs.k12.in.us. Johnson parent Ebonee Pilot made the request, asking the board to become the authorizer for the school. The board room then emptied as supporters followed Pilot into the hallway. Outside the board room, Pilot told the East Allen Times that she is confident that Johnson will find a new authorizer. “We have By Garth Snow [email protected]Grieving find friends during search for peace Rachel Hammond’s service to the National Junior Horticultural Association will continue after she gradu- ates from Heritage High School this spring. Hammond is the Eastern Region director for that youth organization, and is helping to plan the group’s annual convention Oct. 11-14 in Williamsburg, Va. By Garth Snow [email protected]Claude Shrock, left, the president of Grabill Hardware Inc., and Postal Service representative Kim Hernly preside at the grand opening of the Village Post Office. Courtesy photo Margie Williams, left, and Ruth Daring review the material for the GriefShare group, which meets in the parlor of the New Haven United Methodist Church. Photo by Garth Snow Rachel Hammond distributes brochures at the Fort Wayne Farm Show, as part of a project by the Heritage High School FFA. Hammond is the Eastern Region director for the National Junior Horticultural Association. Photo by Garth Snow See HARDWARE, Page A2 See PEACE, Page A4 Heritage senior in national leadership role See LEADERSHIP, Page A5 See SCHOOL, Page A3
Margie Williams knowshow it feels to be one ofthe new faces at a griefseminar.
She took that step 13years ago, after the deathof her mother, Peg McKay.
“I was struggling,” sherecalled recently, as shediscussed her role as aGriefShare facilitator atNew Haven UnitedMethodist Church.“Someone at our churchwas a facilitator for that,and I thought, ‘This issomething I need to bein,’ ” she said.
Williams joined a 13-week seminar in progress,and then stayed through
another complete session.The facilitator took up
another ministry withinthe church. Eventually,Williams stepped forward.“For a year, no one did it,
but it was just so helpfulfor me that I thought thisis something we reallyneed to be doing.”
“What really got mestarted doing it was the
classes but also theencouragement from thepastors at my church,because I had never doneanything like this before,”Williams said. She gavespecial credit to thenAssociate Pastor MarilynDunton, now retired.“Pastor Marilyn said ‘Youcan do this. You can dothis,’ ” Williams said.
“So I grabbed a helper,”Williams said. Deb Pottsshared the project forseveral years. RuthDaring is now Williams’co-facilitator. Daring saidshe also benefited fromthe program when hermother, Glada Swartz,died. “I benefited fromthe GriefShare programand I felt that it could bebeneficial for otherpeople,” she said.
Williams has helpedlead the discussions for10 years.
Still, Williams remem-bers the sense of loss thatbrings people to thesessions.
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Grabill postal customers now have a second option forbuying postage and mailing packages.
Following a reduction in window hours at the postoffice, the Postal Service has contracted with GrabillHardware.
Claude Shrock, the president of Grabill Hardware Inc.,said the Feb. 6 grand opening went well.
“Our feeling about the Village Post Office is we’rereally excited about it, that we can be a service to theGrabill community when the post office is not open,”Shrock said. “We’re able to sell stamps for customers andto help customers with some of the packages — not all,but some of the boxes — and packaging and so on. So wethink it will be a good service.”
“The purpose of the Village Post Office is to supple-ment the work of the post office,” said Shrock, who saidthere is no plan to close the post office.
“There was a meeting here in Grabill last Octoberwhere they polled the people in Grabill as far as our postoffice, and I attended that meeting and they talked aboutthe Village Post Office,” Shrock said.
Shrock investigated the concept, and signed a contract.Postal Service representatives Kim Hernly and AliceMoore joined Shrock and staff at the ribbon-cutting andgrand opening.
A sign now heralds the corner hardware store’s addedservice. Inside, a cardboard display holds boxes that canbe picked up, filled, and then mailed from the VillagePost Office.
Sales associate Todd Widdifield described the shop as afull-service hardware store. “We offer a hardware lineand we have some specific niches for our community,” hesaid. Now, though, customers also can buy postage andpick up shipping boxes. “You can drop your packages off
here to be picked up on a daily basis,” he said on theafternoon of the grand opening.
Three blocks away, postal customer Diane Keith ofGrabill retrieved her mail from a post office box.Although the post office doors are open around the clock,Keith is no longer able to visit the post office duringwindow hours. Keith moved to Grabill three years ago,from Leo. She said she is disappointed that window hourshave been reduced. “I have to be at work early and Idon’t get home until a little after 4, and they’re closed,”she said.
“I’m not fond of it,” Keith said, “but I understand whythey have to do it.”
She also commented on the Postal Service decision —announced that same day — to eliminate Saturday maildelivery, beginning in August. “I don’t like that at all.That’s upsetting,” she said.
Only a week earlier, the Postal Service had announceda 1-cent increase in first-class postage, plus other rateincreases.
Moore, one of the postal representatives who visitedGrabill, said the partnerships allow businesses to sellForever stamps and flat-rate postal boxes. Moore works
East Allen explorespossibility of sponsoringJohnson Charter School
The East Allen SchoolBoard is exploring thepossibility of becomingthe new authorizer for theTimothy L. JohnsonCharter School.
That school at 7908 S.Anthony Blvd. in FortWayne is scheduled tolose its charter on June 30.
At its Feb. 5 regularmeeting, the school boardmentioned the possibilityof a special meeting todiscuss sponsoring thecharter school. The boarddid not commit to aspecific date for thatdiscussion, or even to aspecial meeting. No prom-ises were extended to thatschool or to the commu-nity members whopresented the request.
The seven boardmembers discussed thetopic for more than twohours. Board memberTerry Jo Lightfootreminded her colleaguesthat the board already hasthe responsibility of oper-ating public schools thatserve Amish families andcity neighborhoods. “I amjust reminding you that
you have a lot to do here,”Lightfoot said.
Superintendent KaryleGreen informed the boardthat a set of proceduresmust be followed beforeapplying to operate acharter school. Green saidshe would finishresearching the require-ments, and would emailher findings to the schoolboard before the nextregular meeting, at 6:30p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19.
East Allen Times readerscan follow developmentsthrough the newspaper’sonline news partner —fwdailynews.com. Theschool district maintains alist of board meeting dateson its website —eacs.k12.in.us.
Johnson parent EboneePilot made the request,asking the board tobecome the authorizer forthe school. The boardroom then emptied assupporters followed Pilotinto the hallway.
Outside the board room,Pilot told the East AllenTimes that she is confidentthat Johnson will find anew authorizer. “We have
Claude Shrock, left, the president of Grabill Hardware Inc., andPostal Service representative Kim Hernly preside at the grandopening of the Village Post Office.
Courtesy photo
Margie Williams, left, and Ruth Daring review the material for theGriefShare group, which meets in the parlor of the New HavenUnited Methodist Church.
Photo by Garth Snow
Rachel Hammond distributes brochures at the Fort Wayne FarmShow, as part of a project by the Heritage High School FFA.Hammond is the Eastern Region director for the National JuniorHorticultural Association.
Photo by Garth Snow
See HARDWARE, Page A2
See PEACE, Page A4
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Moore said Grabill is the 29th Indianacommunity to partner its post office witha local business. A Wolf Lake partnershipopened just hours before the Grabill part-nership.
“When a business expresses interest,we visit them and make sure they are ableto house the service,” she said. “It’s avery minimal space that they provide forour setup.”
She said the Spencerville post officealso reduced its hours effective Jan. 26,and a business there has expressed
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Todd Widdifield, a sales associate at the full-service Grabill Hardware, now can sell postage and acceptpackages for mailing.
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a lot of people rooting forthe school,” Pilot said.“And I just believe withthe support of the teachersand our teachers that wewill get what we need tokeep Timothy Johnsonopen as a school.”
Johnson Academy lostits standing Jan. 22, whenBall State Universitydeclined to renew chartersfor seven Indiana schools,also including ImagineMaster Academy on WellsStreet and ImagineSchools on Broadway inFort Wayne.
Johnson Academy hasappealed tbe decision. TheRev. Mike Nickleson, theboard president, said theschool has made progressand continues to do so.
East Allen boardmember the Rev. StephenTerry, who works as aconsultant to the charterschool, said he would notvote on any decisionsabout sponsorship. Healso voiced his strongsupport of the concept,and his concern for theresidents of the formerPaul Harding High Schoolattendance area.
In a subsequent inter-view, Terry said theschool board itself advo-cated the concept of acharter school in the1990s. Terry said he wasappointed to the board in2000. “Believe it or not,we were having the sameconversation then,” Terrysaid.
Terry said school choiceis a valuable tool.“Parents need to be ableto engage in the learningprocess of the students,”Terry said.
“Looking back, therehave been gains forstudents in the Hardingattendance area.”
The Harding buildingnow houses a junior highand the East AllenAcademy. Terry also saidthe district needs torelaunch Paul HardingHigh School, completewith an athletic programand all the traditionalextracurricular programs,and sustain a collegecohort program.
He said he realizes thatis a lot of responsibilityfor East Allen. “I’m notgoing to put that back onthe children, or on anyone entity,” Terry said.
Allen said the charterschool brought new life to
the community. “You haveparents who are engaged.You have teaching staffwho absolutely love toteach and to be aroundstudents,” Terry said.
“This is a potentialtremendous win for thewhole district, but reallyfor the whole city,” Terrysaid.
In its Januaryannouncement, Ball Statesaid nonrenewals werebased on specific criteria.
Ball State took actionon 20 of the 42 charterschools it authorizes, andrefused to renew sevencharters.
“We take our authorizerresponsibility for ensuringacademic quality veryseriously,” said BobMarra, the executivedirector of the Office ofCharter Schools.
For more informationon the Ball State decision,see cms.bsu.edu/news.
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East Allen School Board members Chris Baker, left, and the Rev.Stephen Terry hear discussion about the Timothy L. JohnsonCharter School. Terry is a consultant to the charter school.
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“Some don’t want toshare,” Williams said. “Itis just perfectly OK forthem to sit and listen. Andthen you see themblossom on down theroad.”
A typical class size issix or seven. Some peoplejoin the discussion asearly as a month aftertheir loss. “And thensometimes people wait acouple years,” Williamssaid. “It’s just when theyfeel like ‘I can’t do this —I need help.’ ”
“I’m doing very well,”she said of her own griefrecovery. “And what helpsme is to see how peoplecome in and they’rebroken. And then to seepeople progress. And Ithink ‘I was there,’ ” shesaid. “I think everyonethinks ‘I’m not going tocry. I’m not going to sharethis.’ ”
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like Christmas and holi-days,” she reflected. “Youonly get one mom.”
Although the currentsession began Feb. 12,each session has its inde-pendent focus, and newmembers are welcome tojoin at any time. Sessionsbegin at 6:30 p.m. eachTuesday, in the parlor ofthe church, at 630 LincolnHighway East. Thesession continues throughApril 30. The program isnondenominational.
The class will watch aGriefShare video featuringthe views of experts ingrief and recovery. Classmembers will discuss theirown reaction, and thenexplore their emotionsthrough their own journal.The only fee is $15 for aworkbook. “And ifsomeone is unable to buya book, that’s not aproblem,” Williams said.
For more information,call Williams at 749-9907or the church office at749-9565.
The groups tend to sticktogether after the 13-weeksessions, Williams said.The current session’sparticipants will gettogether on Week 14, for acarry-in dinner. “One ofthose groups along theway, and it’s been sevenyears, we still go to DQ inNew Haven like twice ayear. Just because.”
“It’s just something thattouched my heart,”Williams said of herministry.
“It’s just a wonderful,warm group of peoplewho gather to share,” shesaid. “And it’s a longjourney. And it’s a hardjourney. And if you canshare with someone else,it just makes it easier.”
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The Career Develop-ment Event is one ofmany educational activi-ties at the state level inwhich FFA members prac-tice lessons taught inagriculture classes.
Heritage agriculture teacher MikeShirey said the NJHA is an affiliate ofthe FFA, also known as the FutureFarmers of America. “We’ve beenblessed over the last several years thatour kids have qualified to compete at thenational horticulture contest,” Shireysaid. “Then Rachel decided to run fornational office this past fall, and waselected.”
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Hammond said she and her fellowstudents participate in as many animaland agriculture studies as possible. “Ouradviser helps us out a lot,” she said.
“First we go to the state for horticul-ture, which is identifying flowers andfruits and nuts and trees,” Hammondsaid. “And if we win the state we go tothe national and do the contest all overagain.”
“She went to work with her fellowofficers during our Christmas break upin Milwaukee,” Shirey said, “and theystarted dong some planning for nextyear’s fall convention. And then in the
summer, in June or July, she will headout to Virginia and they’ll look at wherewe’re actually going to be having theconvention, and they’ll make choices ofactivities for the kids to do.”
“We have to study and work hard,” shesaid. “Farming is a lot of fun, but it’salso a lot of hard work and you have totake time away from other fun activitiesand make sure that you get the farmingdone first, and then you can go out andhave fun.”
The national competition is inOctober. Hammond has competed atleast at the state level since the eighthgrade. She is in her sixth year in FFA,and her eighth year in 4-H.
“I live on a small farm,” she said.“Right now I have two big steers andtwo goats and a dog and a cat and a petrabbit, and we just grow hay in the backfield and that’s it.”
After graduation, she plans to attendIUPUI in Indianapolis, to study radi-ology or nuclear medicine.
Even after college, she wants to stayclose to agriculture. “I hope to stay withthe farm,” she said.
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Rachel Stimer and her son Gavin Pfeiffer, 16 months, of NewHaven, are welcomed by the clowns at the annual MizpahShrine Circus at the Fort Wayne War Memorial Coliseum. TheShriners also gave free circus admission to hundreds ofschoolchildren from surrounding counties.
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Pepper is a 5-year-old,medium-size, spayedfemale, brown and whitein color. She is a minia-ture smooth-hairbeagle/dachshund mix.Pepper was transferredfrom Animal Care andControl to the AllenCounty SPCA. She isdescribed as a sweet girlwho loves to cuddle. Sheis doing well with herhousebreaking but needsan adjustment period inher new home. The staffrecommends that her newfamily crate-train Pepper.She gets along well withother dogs, cats and chil-dren of all ages, as long asthey treat her well.
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loves to watch the worldfrom his seat at thewindow. The staff feelsthat Fall gets along wellwith other cats and evencat-friendly dogs.
These events are on theFebruary calendar at EastAllen branches of theAllen County PublicLibrary.
For changes, updatesand early March listings,call the branch libraries atthe numbers listed.
Grabill Branch Library13521 State St., Grabill421-1325
Born to ReadTuesdays, Feb. 19, 26,
10:30 a.m. You’re nevertoo young to enjoy thelibrary. For babies andtheir caregivers.Smart Start Story Time
Wednesdays, Feb. 20,27, 10:30 a.mPreschoolers and theirgrownups are invited toattend a story timedesigned to help them asthey begin to read.Lego Club
Wednesday, Feb. 27,3:30 p.m. Use our stash ofLego blocks to buildamazing things. Eachmonth we’ll have a specialchallenge and time toshare our creations witheach other.PAWS to Read
Mondays, Feb. 18, 25,4:00 p.m. Anyone needingreading practice: comeshare a story with a book-loving dog!
Monroeville BranchLibrary
115 Main St.421-1340
Smart Start Story TimeMondays, Feb. 18, 25,
3:30 p.m. Enjoy the latestbooks, some old favoritesand an awesome crafteach week.Budget Scrapbooking
Thursday, Feb. 21, 4p.m. A different layoutpage each month. Thelibrary will providesupplies. Bring your adhe-sive and scissors and havefun whether you are a newor an experienced scrap-booker.Computer Basics
By appointment.Library staff will be gladto show you the basics ofInternet searching and e-mail. Just call and set upan appointment.
New Haven BranchLibrary
648 Green St.421-1345
Smart Start Story TimeTuesdays, Feb. 19, 26,
and Wednesdays, February20, 27, 10:30 a.m. Enjoy30 minutes of stories,songs, fingerplays and aneasy craft just right forpreschoolers.
Babies and BooksThursdays, Feb. 21, 28,
10:30 a.m. Adults andlittle ones, from birththrough age 2, are invitedto a story time just forthem.Teen Thursday
Thursdays, Feb. 21, 28,3:30 p.m.
Feb. 21, Game OnFeb. 28, Bingo for
Books
Those Witty BritsWednesday, Feb. 20, 7
p.m. A book club devotedto British humor. Comeand laugh with us. Thismonth we will discuss“Glimpses of the Moon”by Edmund Crispin.Building BrainsLEGO Club
Tuesday, Feb. 19 3:30p.m. The library willsupply the LEGO blocks.
Woodburn Branch 4701 State Road 101
North421-1370
Smart Start Story TimeFridays, Feb. 15, 22,
10:30 a.m. This story timefeatures finger plays,songs, stories of variouslengths and crafts.Yarn Lover’s Gathering
Thursdays, Feb. 21, 28,7 p.m. If you already knowhow to knit or crochet or if
you want to learn how toknit or crochet, join us atWoodburn. We havepeople who can help youget started or teach younew techniques. Join us fora creative evening.Woodburn Lego Club
Internet, word processingand email help, by appoint-ment. The library offerscomputer classes. Noprevious computer knowl-edge is necessary.
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FortWayneAreaCommu-nity Bandwillpresent aconcert at7:30 p.m.Tuesday,Feb. 26, inthe John & Ruth Rhine-hart Music Center on theIPFW Campus.
Conductor ScottHumphries and AssistantConductor Susan Jehlhave chosen a variety ofmusic that includes “Suitefor Tuba, “Four ScottishDances,” “The Hounds ofSpring,” “An AmericanHymn,” “Rough RidersMarch,” a compilation ofmusic from the Broadwayplay “Les Miserables,”and more.
Thirty-three years ago ateaser article in a localpaper announced forma-tion of a community bandand invited interestedparties to dig out theirhorns and bring them toNeff Hall auditorium atIPFW. Thirty-five musi-cians, many who had nottouched their instrumentssince high school orcollege, showed up at thefirst rehearsal in mid-
November 1979. That wasthe nucleus of what isnow the 70-member FortWayne Area CommunityBand. Nine of those whoanswered the invitationare still members. Justeight conductors have ledthe group during the past33 years. Humphries isassistant professor anddirector of instrumentalstudies and music educa-tion at ManchesterUniversity in NorthManchester. Of theensemble, he says “theyenjoy playing their instru-ments, work hard inrehearsals, like putting onthe best possible perform-ances and have adetermination and drive togrow and improve. Mytwo years with the bandhave been incredible. Wepresented a number ofreally professionalconcerts and I’m confi-dent that people whoattend the Februaryperformance will find it
has something foreveryone.”
The band presents abouta dozen concerts a yearand has taken its brand ofconcert music tosurrounding communities,too. It performs twiceduring Three RiversFestival, three times atFoellinger Theater eachsummer and four concertsat the IPFW Music Center.The group also providesmusic for graduation cere-monies of Ivy Tech StateCollege and University ofSaint Francis.
Fort Wayne AreaCommunity Band iscomposed of primarilyamateur musicians, someIPFW students and a fewmusic teachers who gatherTuesday evenings at IPFWto rehearse. Auditions arenot required and anymusician who is out ofhigh school is welcome.For information, contactpersonnel manager SusanNash at 432-0698.
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Community band has been makingmusic for Fort Wayne for 33 years
The 70-member Fort Wayne Area Community Band will perform at7:30 p.m. Feb. 26 at the Rhinehart Music Center at IPFW campus.
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IF YOU GOFort Wayne Area Community BandTuesday, Feb. 26. Downbeat 7:30 p.m.John & Ruth Rhinehart Music Center, IPFWTickets $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, children over six $2IPFW students admitted free with student IDFree parking in new parking garage across from MusicCenter
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Women’s Expo celebrates five years in Fort WayneThe Fort Wayne Women’s Expo
will mark its fifth year on Feb. 23and 24 at the Allen County WarMemorial Coliseum. Hours are 11a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5 atthe door or $4 from at the box officeor from Ticketmaster. Highlightsinclude shopping, fashion shows,cooking demonstrations, and healthand wellness features. Visitors mayreceive complimentary hand andback massages; plus makeup appli-cation and hair styling by Masters ofCosmetology. Saturday’s entertain-ment includes a fashion show byJackie’s Place Boutique. Cookingdemonstrations will take place allweekend, by local chefs and cook-book authors such as Margy Hookerof Tanglewood Berry Farm andParkview Regional Medical Centernutritionists.
The Women’s Expo will incorpo-rate a charitable event into thefifth-anniversary show. The VeraBradley Foundation for Breast
Cancer will raffle several prizesincluding Vera Bradley bags, giftbaskets of cosmetics, gourmetchocolate and other donations fromexhibitors. Raffle proceeds will
benefit the foundation.Renee Anderson, the CEO of the
Women’s Expo, said, “We are proudto incorporate important women’shealth issues into the Women’sExpo. Parkview Regional MedicalCenter, a local sponsor, is alsoemphasizing women’s health initia-tives, screenings and wellnessprograms. We hope by incorporatingthese well respected health organiza-tions into a fun-filled event we willbe able to support missions ofraising awareness and funds for life-saving research.”
“The heart of the event is still ashopping extravaganza with an enor-mous array of products and servicesthat cater to women,” Anderson said.
The Fort Wayne Women’s Expo issponsored by Parkview RegionalMedical Center, The Home Depot,Centers for Pain Relief / InquestHealth System, Faerber’s BeeWindows, Fort Wayne Nissan, AParty Apart, Masters of Cosmetologyand radio station V 102.9.
Allen County man leads 22-county Mizpah Shrine
An Aboite Townshipresident recently assumedleadership of MizpahShrine. Michael Hardiek,45, became the youngestpotentate in the history ofthe local Shrine, foundedin 1910, which serves 22Indiana counties.
Hardiek said his instal-lation would be the last atthe Shrine’s longtimehome at 407 W. Berry St.in downtown Fort Wayne.He pledged that by year’send the Shrine willcomplete its move to thenew Shrine Center, at1015 Memorial Way.
After thanking Shrinenobles for their help andexample in the past,Hardiek shifted the focusto the future.
“My grandfather walkedthe halls of this building,”he said. “This buildingdoesn’t fit us anymore.”
He said the success ofthe new Shrine Center willconfirm a greater success.
“If we leave this buildingas a legacy to our children,then that means our hospi-tals survive,” he said. Thatfocus on the many chil-dren’s hospitals —whichHardiek referred to as“temples of mercy” —wascentral to remarks byHardiek and others.
Hardiek’s wife, ShannonHardiek, said the women’sproject for 2013 will be abracelet, with seven hopebeads available for severalprojects, and all proceedsgoing to Shrine hospitals.Freeman Jewelersdesigned the bracelet. “In2011, over 121,000 chil-dren were treated at aShriners’ hospital andwere given the hope ofliving a more normal life,”she said.
A senior member of theShrine, 2008 potentateLarry Chapel of nearKnox, said MichaelHardiek brings more thanyouth to the office.
“Mike brings an energyto the position that weneed at times,” he said,
“but still is verythoughtful, caring.”
Chapel said Hardiek hasvolunteered to drive theShrine van carrying chil-dren to hospitals inChicago and elsewhere thepast couple years. “I thinkthat has helped him tounderstand what it’s allabout,” Chapel said.
Hardiek pledged tosupport the 2013 team,including the Divan,whose members form the
line of succession topotentate. “Any barrieryou need taken down,anything you need,” hepromised.
Besides Hardiek, theDivan comprises: StevenCowan, chief rabban; GarySoblotne, assistant rabban;Jerry Freewalt, high priestand prophet, and; HalHarting, oriental guide.Owen Wade will serve astreasurer, and Ron Harruffas recorder.
The Masters of Cosmetology will offer freespa services at the Women’s Expo.
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Mike Hardiek kneels to take the oath as potentate of the MizpahShrine. The installation is to be the last at the downtown head-quarters of the Shrine, which is moving to a new Shrine Centernear the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum.
Photo by Jane Snow
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15‘Oliver!’ Arts United Center, 303 E. Main St. Book, music and lyrics byLionel Bart; director, John O’Connell; assistant director, Leslie Hor-mann; musical director, Mindy Cox; choreographer Brittney Coughlin.Show times: Feb. 15, 16 at 8 p.m.; Feb. 17 at 2 p.m. Athletic Booster Club Fish Fry. Bishop Luers High School, 333 E. Pauld-ing Road, Fort Wayne. 4:30-7:30 p.m. Meal includes fish, slaw, apple-sauce, potato, roll, dessert and beverage; cheese pizza also available.Cost: $8 adults; $5 children ages 6-11; children 5 and under are $1. Pro-ceeds will help fund a new washing machine for the athletic department.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16Third House Forum. Greater Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce, 826Ewing St. 10 a.m. to noon. Hear the Northeast Indiana legislative delega-tion report on their activity. Free. Registration not required. Stories and More with Lenore. New Haven Park Center, 1125 Hartzell St.,New Haven. 11-11:45 a.m. Ages 3 to 6 will enjoy stories, songs, move-ment, puppets and other learning in the Park Center large room. Cost forthe four-week program is $20 for New Haven residents, $24 for nonresi-dents. Lenore Loos is the instructor. To ensure a place, call 749-2212. Video and panel discussion. Fort Wayne History Center, 302 E. Berry St..2 p.m. The History Center and the African/African-American HistoricalSociety and Museum will present a video and panel discussion for theco-celebration of Black History Month. Free and open to the public. Fort Wayne Philharmonic Pops: Lights, Camera... The Oscars. Embassy The-atre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd. 8 p.m. Tickets start at $25. Tickets at Em-bassy box office. Call 481-0777, or go online to fwphil.org. Or visit theArts United box office, 303 E. Main St.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17Sunday Services. LifeWater Community Church, 5600 Westbreeze Trail,Fort Wayne. 10 a.m. Liberty Hills addition. [email protected] H.S. open house. Concordia Lutheran High School, 1601 St.Joe River Drive. Noon to 3 p.m. Parents and prospective students are in-vited to tour the campus and learn about Concordia programs. Refresh-ments will be served. For details, contact Krista Friend, enrollmentmanager, at [email protected] or 483-1102, ext. 219. WinterFest 2013. University of St. Francis Schouweiler Planetarium,2701 Spring St., Fort Wayne. 2 p.m. Matinee laser light shows for chil-dren. “Legends of the Night Sky” will feature the ancient stories associ-ated with the constellations. Tickets are $4, with a maximum of $18 perfamily (two adults and children). “Put Your Beliefs to the Test.” The Church House, 13313 Indiana St., Gra-bill. 6-7 p.m. For more information call 486-9175 or 657-7017. Heartland Trombone Quartet. IPFW Campus. 7:30 p.m. Andrew Hicks,John Godrian, James Kraft and Adam Johnson perform a wide variety ofmusic, including arrangements by Bach, Mozart and Schubert. Admis-
sion free for IPFW students with student ID, $7 for adults, $6 for ages60 or older, $4 for non-IPFW students, and free for ages 10 and younger.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18Love Doesn’t Have to Hurt. Support group for women who are or havebeen physically or emotionally abused. For time and place, call (800)441-4073. Facilitated by the YWCA Women’s Shelter staff. Mobile mammography coach. Ivy Tech South Campus, 7602 PatriotCrossing, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 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 autismare welcome. Topics vary monthly. Call 637-4409.Community Orchestra. IPFW Auer Performance Hall. 7:30 p.m. Six IPFWStudent Concerto and Aria Competition winners are featured. Admissionfree for IPFW students with student ID, $7 for adults, $6 for ages 60 orolder, $4 for non-IPFW students, free for ages 10 and younger.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19SCORE monthly meeting. Andorfer Commons on Indiana Tech Campus,1600 E. Washington Blvd. 9:30 a.m. The Service Corps of Retired Exec-utives will hold its monthly meeting in Room 206. The board of direc-tors will meet at 8:30 a.m. The speaker will be Jack Dever, who willexplain tax changes that will affect filing of 2012 taxes. After School Art. New Haven Park Center, 1125 Hartzell St., New Haven.4:30-5:15 p.m. Instructor Sue Schuckel will lead ages 6-10 as they paintand draw, imagine and create. All materials are provided. The programcontinues each Tuesday through Feb. 26. The cost is $20 for New Havenresidents, $24 for nonresidents. To ensure a place, call 749-2212. “Moulin Rouge.” Holiday Inn IPFW, 4111 Paul Shaffer Drive. 5-10 p.m.IPFW Advanced Food Service Management course seniors are in chargeof French-theme food and festivities in the Mastodon Grill. For reserva-tions, call 482-3800. Summit City Singers rehearsals. Shawnee Middle School, 1000 East CookRoad. 7-8:30 p.m. Rehearsals begin for the spring concert series. Severalconcerts will be performed in the surrounding area in late May and earlyJune. The choir welcomes new members. There are no auditions butsingers must be able to match pitch. Contact Judy King at 489-4505.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20Black Journey. Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd. 10 a.m. A free,live stage show to celebrate Black History Month. American FamilyTheater musical takes the audience on a tour from African to modern-day America, celebrating African-Americans‘ influence and contribu-tions in science, industry, arts and public leadership. The 10 a.m. show isa school field trip. Free tickets for the evening show are available at the
Embassy Theatre box office or through Ticketmaster. Call 424-6287. Midweek Lenten worship services. Trinity English Lutheran Church, 405W. Wayne St., Fort Wayne. 12:05 p.m. The Rev. Mark Minnick bringsthe message for a Wednesdays in Lent service in the nave. A luncheon inWagenhals Hall to follow. Drop-in Yoga in the Gardens. Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St.5:30 p.m. Taught by world traveler Lanah K. Hake. A few blankets,mats, and straps are available but bring your own supplies if you havethem. Drop-in fee $7 (Conservatory members $5). Freedom From Smoking Class. IPFW Walb Memorial Union Ballroom,2101 E. Coliseum Blvd., Room G 21. 5:30-7 p.m. Instructor: NatalieMcLaughlin, RN, from Parkview Hospital Community Nursing ProBrassChamber Music Recital. IPFW Campus. 7:30 p.m. Students of FortWayne Philharmonic mentors and faculty members Alan Severs andMichael Lewellen present an evening of brass chamber music. Admis-sion free for IPFW students with student ID, $7 for adults, $6 for ages60 or older, $4 for non-IPFW students, and free for ages 10 and younger. Vocal Area Showcase Recital. IPFW Campus, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd.7:30 p.m. Vocal faculty and students in a variety of genres. Admissionfree for IPFW students with student ID, $7 for adults, $6 for ages 60 andolder, $4 for non-IPFW students, and free for ages 10 and younger.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21Learn about ACPL Services. Community Foundation of Greater FortWayne, 555 E. Wayne St.. 2 p.m. AARP Allen County Chapter 187 in-vites all AARP members and other interested seniors to hear RoseannCoomer of the library staff speak about the library system’s services. After School Snack. New Haven Park Center, 1125 Hartzell St., NewHaven. 4:30-5:15 p.m. Sue Schuckel will instruct children 6-10 as theyprepare their own healthful snacks. Children will learn about the foodgroups and basic kitchen safety. The four-week program continues eachTuesday through March 14. The cost is $20 for New Haven residents,$24 for nonresidents. To ensure a place, call 749-2212. Youth baseball and softball registration. Hoagland AAA Pavilion, 11320Hoagland Road, Hoagland. 6-8 p.m. Register for Hoagland YouthLeague baseball and softball. The Hoagland Area Advancement Associa-tion pavilion is behind the fire station. Call Tim Price at 246-3710. Anthony Wayne Toastmasters Meeting. Ivy Tech Community College. 6:30p.m. For better public speaking and a lot of fun. [email protected]. antho-nywayne.freetoasthoast.org.Anonymous By Adoption. Parkview Main Campus, 2109 E. State Blvd. 7p.m. Support group for adoptees, adoptive parents, and separated sib-lings. Call 238-4529 or 744-1518.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22Francine’s Friends Mobile Mammography. Parkview Physicians Group,1331 Minnich Road, New Haven. The Breast Diagnostic Center per-forms the screening. For information about cost and restrictions, and toschedule an appointment, call 483-1847. Or, visit francinesfriends.org.
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“For Love of a People’s History.” Historic Lincoln National Tower BankLobby, 116 E. Berry St. 7-10 p.m. In celebration of Black and BlackHistory Month. A desert bar and wine tasting to benefit Three Rivers In-stitute of Afrikan Art & Culture Inc. programs. The event features a jazztrio led by Michael Patterson, and the Three Rivers jenbe’ Ensemble.Tickets are $15 to $20, and can be purchased at brownpapertickets.com.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23Saturday Studio: Drawing (Drafting & Perspective). IPFW Visual ArtsBuilding. noon to 3 p.m. These art classes for high school students willfocus on drawing (drafting & perspective). Fee: $99. Instructor: Christo-pher Ganz. To register, go to learn.ipfw.edu. WinterFest 2013. University of St. Francis Schouweiler Planetarium,2701 Spring St.. 3 p.m. Family matinee for younger children at 3 p.m.Planetarium show for fifth-graders through adults at 7:30 p.m. Ticketsare $4 for adults, $3 for children under 18 and $3 for senior citizens,with a maximum of $14 per family. University students with IDS are $1. Opening reception for art sale. Crestwoods Frame Shop & Gallery, 314 N.Main St., Roanoke. 4-8 p.m. A one-week sale of a collection of a localcollector. Works are by local, regional and national artists, and includepaintings, textiles, pottery, prints and photographs. Gallery hours areTuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 672-2080. ‘Fiddler on the Roof.’ Concordia Lutheran High School, 1601 St. Joe RiverDrive. 7:30 p.m. Directed by Chris Murphy. Cost: $5 for adults; $4 forhigh school students or younger.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24WinterFest 2013. University of St. Francis Schouweiler Planetarium,2701 Spring St. 4:30 p.m. Family matinee show of “Welcome to the Uni-verse” for fifth-graders through adults. Tickets are $4 for adults, $3 forchildren under 18 and $3 for senior citizens. Visitors should arrive 15minutes prior to the show time to purchase tickets.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26Fort Wayne Women’s Midday Connection. Orchard Ridge Country Club,4531 Lower Huntington Road. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Featuring Dan Rossfrom ARCH United Community Development. Cost: $15.50 all-inclu-sive. RSVP by Feb. 19 to Meridith at 672-3414. Free child care pro-vided. Sponsored by Stonecroft Ministries.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27Diversity Dialogue. YWCA, 1610 Spy Run Ave. Noon to 1:30 p.m. Inhonor of Valentine’s Day and The American Heart Association’s “GoRed for Women” movement, the February diversity topic will bewomen’s heart health. Free and open to the public. RSVP on the YWCANortheast Indiana Facebook page, or contact call 424-4908, ext.254. Midweek Lenten service. Trinity English Lutheran Church, 405 W. WayneSt., Fort Wayne. 12:05 p.m. A luncheon in Wagenhals Hall to follow.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28Fort Wayne Home and Garden Show. Allen County War Memorial Coli-seum, 4000 Parnell Ave. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. More than 650 exhibits forhome and garden products and services. Tour gardens for idea-startersand landscapes. Old McDonald’s Farm includes a petting zoo and adopt-able animals. Admission: $10 for adults, $6 for seniors 65 and over; chil-
dren 15 and under free. Parking: $4. Visit home-gardenshow.com. Saints Alive Preview Night. Bishop Dwenger High School, 1300 E. Wash-ington Center Road. 7 p.m. A glimpse at the dinner and auction to beheld March 2. Preview night cost is $10 at the door, and includes Casa’sfood and drink. Must be 21 or over to attend.
FRIDAY, MARCH 1Show Choir Invitational. Bishop Luers High School, 333 E. PauldingRoad. 6 p.m. Bishop Luers will host six middle schools and 20 highschools during its 39th annual Show Choir Invitational. Middle schoolswill perform March 1; high schools will perform March 2. Cost: March1, $5; March 2 day show, $10; March 2 evening show, $10; March 2day-pass, $15. March 2 day competition begins at 7:30 a.m.; eveningcompetition begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are sold at the door.
SATURDAY, MARCH 2Fort Wayne Farmers Market. Parkview Field, 1301 Ewing St. 9 a.m. tonoon. A farmers market open to the public on the first Saturday of themonth, October through May, inside the Lincoln Financial Event Centerat Parkview Field.
Bishop Dwenger fundraiser. Bishop Dwenger High School, 1300 E. Wash-ington Center Road. 6 p.m. “N’awlins Saints — in the French Quarter”is a dinner and auction. Reservations required. Call 496-4801. “A Night for Fighting.” Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd. 8 p.m.Fort Wayne Philharmonic Masterworks series. Tickets start at $15. Tick-ets on sale at the Embassy box office, The Phil box office at 481-0777,online at www.fwphil.org or the Arts United box office, 303 E. Main St.
SUNDAY, MARCH 3Lenten Choral Evening Prayer Service. Trinity English Lutheran Church,405 W. Wayne St.. 4 p.m. A candlelight, choral prayer service, withmusic led by the Chancel Choir of Trinity English. The Beautiful Freak Show. Calhoun Street Soups Salads and Spirits, 1915S. Calhoun St. 6-9 p.m. An evening of entertainment supporting FifthFreedom, a disability advocacy organization. Doors open at 6 p.m., andthe show is 7-9 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door.
TUESDAY, MARCH 5Fun With Science. New Haven Park Center, 1125 Hartzell St., NewHaven. 4:30-5:15 p.m. Instructor Sue Schuckel will lead ages 5-10 in ex-ploring science through projects, games, experiments, “weird science”and other means. The four-week program continues each Tuesdaythrough March 26. The fee is $17 for New Haven residents, $20 for non-residents. To ensure a place, call 749-2212.
THURSDAY, MARCH 7“The Rat Pack is Back!” Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., FortWayne. 7:30 p.m. Broadway at the Embassy. Tickets start at $28. On saleat the Embassy box office and through Ticketmaster. Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Campus Symphonic Band. IPFW Auer Per-formance Hall. 7:30 p.m. Admission free for IPFW students with studentID, $7 for adults, $6 for ages 60 and older, $4 for non-IPFW students.
FRIDAY, MARCH 8Francine’s Friends Mobile Mammography. Milan Center Feed & Grain,15402 Doty Road, New Haven. The Breast Diagnostic Center performsthe screening. For information about cost and restrictions, and to sched-ule an appointment, call 483-1847. Or, visit francinesfriends.org.
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SATURDAY, MARCH 2“Art Becomes Her ... Art Inspired by Women.” Orchard Gallery,6312A Covington Road. Noon to 5 p.m. Opening reception for ex-hibition, which continues through March 30. Expect all mediums,from paintings to clay, photography to metal, sculpture, mixedmedia, wood, jewelry and fiber. No charge for opening reception.Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Fridayand Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Fordetails, call 436-0927. Or visit theorchardgallery.com.
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