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    It all started with a sand-wich.

    The late Vivienne Smith,longtime staff member atFort Waynes BroadwayChristian Church, began

    sharing her lunch withhungry people who camein off the street. It was themid-1970s, and peoplewere struggling to meetbasic needs for food,clothing, and shelter.

    The churchs deaconsbegan to seek Gods direc-tion to determine what roleto play in helping to meetthose needs. They investi-gated a Nashville, Tenn.churchs food and clothingbank, returning with therecommendation that

    Broadway institute asimilar outreach.

    It was the birth of Inas-much (IAM), a ministry tothe citys poor. Based onMatthew 25:40, whichsays Inasmuch as ye have

    done it unto one of theleast of these my brethren,ye have done it unto me.IAM has provided bothpractical assistance andspiritual guidance to thou-sands since its inception.

    IAMs mission statementidentifies their focus:

    Helping people in need,offering hope through arelationship with JesusChrist and promotingpersonal responsibility.

    Alyn Biddle, IAMsbenevolence minister, is

    adamant about this combi-nation. For him, prayer andsharing of the Gospel arefoundational.

    The relationship withChrist is the beginning of achanged life, he said. Weneed to care for people(but) God hasnt called us

    to solve peoples problems.Inasmuch is about account-ability and responsibility. Itis a compassionateministry, not a mercyministry. We do not justhand out money. The clientmust have ownership of[his] problem - accounta-bility.

    Biddle, who assumedleadership in 1987, hashelped to crystallize thechurchs initial vision,expand the scope of theministry, and engage thesupport of congregations

    throughout Fort Wayne.Inasmuch established the

    Family of Churches, 21area churches that work

    together to provide finan-cial assistance, volunteers,and prayer support to the

    INSIDE THIS ISSUEBusiness & Professional...............................A13

    Classifieds .......................................................A12

    Community Calendar...............................A14-15

    Dining & En tertainment..................................A6

    Youth ..................................................................A8

    Sports ...............................................................A10

    Serving New Haven & East Allen County www.EastAllenTimes.com March 11, 2011

    TimesCommunityPublications826EwingStreet,FortWayne,IN46802

    Class studies with Flat StanleyIn Jeff Browns book, Flat Stanley,a young boy named Stanley Lamb-chop is flattened by a giant bulletinboard and subsequently mailed to hisfriend in California.

    Mary Potters second-grade classat Central Lutheran School createdtheir own versions of Flat Stanleyand mailed them to friends andfamily all over the world. They wereasked to treat Flat Stanley like aguest, show him the local attractionsand take his picture at places ofinterest.

    Potters class of Flat Stanleys trav-eled to Columbus, OH; Seattle, WA;

    Plant City, FL; Chicago, Seneca andNaperville, IL; Belmont, NC; Beau-fort, SC; Cadillac, MI; Monett, MO;McCordsville, IN; Tucson, AZ; LakeCumberland, KY; New York City,NY and Liepzia, Germany.

    The students compiled posters orscrapbooks using all the photostaken by their relatives of the Flat

    Stanleys.Along with learning material in

    the language arts, the students

    received a lesson in geography andhow communities are similar anddifferent.

    Therapeutic fosterhomes needed

    Two and a half decades ago, Whitington Homes openedits doors with a focus on providing services, including thedevelopment of parenting skills, for young girls and theirbabies.

    That focus remains, but the agency housed in a grandPrairie-style home at 2423 Fairfield Avenue also licensestherapeutic foster homes.

    Due to recent changes at the state level, fewer childrenwith emotional, mental or physical challenges are beingplaced in residential care, resulting in an increased needfor therapeutic foster homes.

    Therapeutic foster parents need to be strong, under-standing, compassionate and supportive while being able

    to implement structure and boundaries, said BethBarrett, Whitingtons coordinator of foster care licensingand training. These kids will test those boundaries.

    Children who are referred to residential care generallycant function within a community or in school, Barrettsaid.

    Therapeutic foster care is for children who are steppingdown from residential care. They will need help accli-mating to a regular environment.

    The kids are what they are, Barrett said. Fosterparents need to meet them at their level and their needsand move forward from there.

    When the economy was good, Barrett said, a lot ofpeople felt stable enough to reach out to help someoneelse by becoming foster parents. Then the economychanged. People lost jobs and benefits, and they wereunsure of their futures.

    Barrett said she had 21 inquiries last year from peoplewho were interested in becoming foster parents. Onecame on board. She also closed about 10 foster homes

    By SUE [email protected]

    Ministry encourages accountabilityBy DEB [email protected]

    Fall gives first-hand knowlegeof Disability Awareness Month

    Numbers have some interesting impli-cations. For example, Friday the 13th isbad. 666 is bad. 777 is good. Youresupposed to make a wish when you lookat the clock and see that the time is 12:34or 2:22. Even more interesting is that withthis being 2011, we will have severalsignificant calendar dates, such as 1-11-11, 11-11-11, 1-1-11, 11-1-11, and ofcourse, 9-10-11.

    I thought January 11, 2011 (1-11-11)was supposed to be a lucky day of sorts,but it wasnt for me. (By the way, I wasborn on Friday the 13th). I was gettinginto my car to take my son home and Islipped and fell on my snow- and ice-covered driveway.

    The only other thing I can rememberabout this particular fall is hearing foursnaps as I was well on my way to shat-tering my ankle. One emergency surgery,

    two plates and nine screws later I was inrecovery with a cast up to my thigh and a

    pain level that was through the roof.Like many of the people with physical

    and developmental disabilities served byEaster Seals Arc, Im using a wheelchairto help me get around. And life has beendifferent sometimes in the fast lane,when I cant get my wheelchair to stop,and sometimes in the slow lane, when Icant get my wheelchair to go. But mostlyin the slow lane, because as if the breakwasnt bad enough, the pain is simplyparalyzing. The only thing I know forcertain is that after being able to walk formy whole life, being in a wheelchair defi-nitely has a way of slowing me down andmaking me realize how fortunate I amjust to have mobility.

    Things like going up and down thestairs are a time challenge, but a goodworkout nonetheless. However, opening

    By TONY BELTONEaster Seals Arc

    Mary Potter is shown with a display of Flat Stanleys.Courtesy photo

    Whitington Homes & Services for Children and Families is locatedat 2423 Fairfield Ave.

    Photo by Sue Reeves

    Clients wait to check in at Inasmuch, a ministry for the citys poor.

    Tony Belton and ConnieVonderau, who works in theEaster Seals Arc businessoffice.

    Courtesy photo

    See FOSTER, page A9

    Whats going on inyour neighborhood.

    Community CalendarCommunity Calendar

    page A14

    Courtesy photo

    SeeMINISTRY,page A5

    See FALL, page A11

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    Zoo offers spring breakday camps for children

    Parents looking for ways to enter-tain kids over spring break mighteventually run out of ideas. But onearea attraction is inviting children tospend the day with them to meet

    some new and interesting friends.The Fort Wayne Childrens Zoo

    has opened up registration for itsspring break day camps. From April5 to 7, parents can drop off their totsto one of five camps or save moneyby buying tickets to more than one.

    After reviewing the day campcalendar, parents can register for theday of their choice online or bymailing in a form.

    While the zoo offers some campsfor children only, there is one campthat allows parents to stay with chil-dren while they learn about animalsand wildlife.

    Zoo Tots is for parents and 3-year-olds to discover the wonders

    under the sea by exploring theexhibit together. The $15 fee for thiscamp includes one adult and onechild.

    There are four day camps that are

    just for kids.Kazoos Under the Sea day camp

    is for pre-schoolers ages 4 and 5 toget to know tropical fish, sharks andjelly fish through songs, games,crafts and a look behind the scenes.The fee per child is $20.

    Play Day camp is for childrenages 6 to 12 to find out what animalsdo for fun. Animal enrichment, orplay time, is a vital part of daily carefor zoo animals, providing bothphysical and mental stimulation.Kids will meet zoo keepers, gobehind the scenes, play games, singsongs and make a special toy for theanimals.

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    dren 6 to 12 years old for a dive intothe wet world of amphibians to learnabout frogs, toads and salamanders.Kids will learn about camouflageand adaptations during this zoo

    adventure. The day camp takes chil-dren behind the scenes and is full ofgames and an amphibian hunt.

    The Its Easy Being Green daycamp is for the 6 to 12 year oldcurious about preserving the envi-ronment. The zoo teaches kids howto keep the earth healthy for animals,plants, people and bugs. Childrenplay games, explore the rainforestand learn how recycling helps theenvironment.

    Tickets for each 6 to 12 year oldday camp costs $28, but parents cansave $9 by purchasing all three.

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    St. John-Emmanuelstudents

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    Emmanuel LutheranSchool in Monroevillerecently completed a book

    of poetry, writings andstories under the directionof middle school languagearts teacher Heidi Dancy.

    Each student in fourththrough eighth gradessubmitted a work for thecollection. The theme wasChanges. Examples oftheir work is includedbelow:

    ChangePeople all around us,

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    so different yet alinkWere all in it togetherWhat we are, our hearts

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    changing world.We are

    Change.

    Transition poemCityBusy, crowdedWorking, singing,

    buildingPeople everywhere,

    nobody aroundPlanting, harvesting,

    playingQuiet, happyCountry

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    ministry.Biddle also networks

    monthly with representa-tives of various socialservice agencies toenhance communicationand encourage cooperationamong the groups.

    Things are changing,Biddle observed. Weveseen an increase in the

    number of new clients. Inpast years we have servedpredominantly more gener-ational poverty clients.

    While generationalpoverty is usually due tolack of education andresources, currenteconomic conditions haveresulted in more situationalpoverty, he explained.

    The doors are open toclients Monday,Wednesday and Fridaymornings, and Biddlereported more than 400visits in January.

    The first day of theyear there were 55 people

    waiting outside, he said.In addition to food and

    clothing, IAM providesassistance with utilities,rent or mortgagepayments, birth certificatesand bus tickets.

    As gas prices increase,Biddle noted, more andmore clients requestCitilink bus passes.

    After more than threedecades, IAM hasoutgrown the churchsbuilding.

    In 2009, fund-raisingbegan to renovate TheEdge, a church-ownedbuilding at Washingtonand Broadway.

    Nearly $400,000 wasrequired to make repairsand renovations to meetcode.

    To date, $303,000 hasbeen raised.

    The first phase is nearcompletion includingfacade work, roof repair,an elevator shaft and new

    stairways.A wheelchair ramp has

    been added.Bids for the second

    phase, which will includemechanical, plumbing andelectrical work, are 75percent complete, saidBiddle.

    The final phase willfocus on dry wall, ceilings,

    flooring and furniture.Weve never gone

    brokeweve always hadmoney, Biddle said. Godhas always supplied ourneeds, and Im trustingHim with this project. Wehave a responsibility tominister to the needs of thepeople in this city.

    To contact Biddle, call423-2347, ext. 310 or e-mail [email protected].

    Comment on this story,read what others have tosay and get daily newsand sports updates atfwdailynews.com.

    MINISTRY from page A1

    Schools to holdopen house

    Several non-public schools, including St. John-Emmanuel Lutheran, St. Peter-Immanuel Lutheran,and St. Joseph Catholic in Monroeville will partici-pate in an open house on March 19 at CornerstoneYouth Center from 9-11 a.m. During the open house,

    interested parents can learn more about each of theschools.

    Lutheran Health Plaza expandsLutheran Health Network has

    announced a 4,300 square-footexpansion of its medical facility inLutheran Health Plaza at 1302Minnich Road. The $500,000 invest-ment in Phase II will incorporatetwo new suites, nine exam roomsand space for two physicians adja-cent to the existing 9,007 square-footfacility that opened last August.

    Womens Health Advantage has

    arranged for an obstetrician/gynecol-ogist and a nurse practitioner to

    provide services in the new spacebeginning May 1.

    The new offices will also provideimmediate space for the expandingneeds of physicians already prac-ticing there.

    In addition, physicians from FortWayne Orthopaedics practice thereweekly.

    Strebig Construction has alreadybegun the Phase II renovation, which

    is expected be complete April 22.Both Strebig Construction and

    developer Sperry Van Ness havebeen involved in each phase of theLutheran Health Plaza project thatnow totals 13,000 square-feet.

    St. Joseph Hospital also offersradiology services and blood drawsfor patients at the plaza.

    Phase I of the $1.9 millionmedical facility included redevel-oping a former Scotts Foods store.

    At capacity, the medical facility

    employs the equivalent of 16 full-time employees.

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    Small Squares, an exhi-bition of paintings,

    photography, mixed media,clay, jewelry, wood andglass by more than 30

    artists, will be presented byThe Orchard Gallery of

    Fine Art, 6312-ACovington Road, March 3-31.

    The exhibition featuressquare artwork, no larger

    than 14x14 inches,including paintings, tiles,photos and mixed media

    pieces on the walls, plusthre-dimensional work in

    clay, wood, glass, fiber andjewelry with a square shapeor design motif. PeggyBrown, formerly of FortWayne and a nationallyknown artist, has sent inseveral pieces for thisevent.

    The gallery is openMondays, Wednesdays,Fridays and Saturdays from10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tues-days and Thursdays from10 a.m. to 7 p.m. There isno admission fee.

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    to previewthe property:Sunday,March 13,2-4pm orcall ofceto schedulea privateshowing.

    Rodeo comes to the fairThe Allen County Fair will host its

    first World Championship Rodeo at7:30 p.m. on July 19 at the fair-grounds on Carroll Road. The rodeowill be sanctioned by The Interna-tional Pro Rodeo Association andwill offer world championship pointsand approximately $3,500 in prizemoney. Broken Horn Rodeo in

    Ripley, Ohio will produce andcontract the event.

    The IPRA names world cham-pions at the conclusion of theInternational Finals Rodeo in sevenevents: bareback

    bronc riding, saddle bronc riding,bull riding, cowgirls barrel racing,steer wrestling, tie down roping and

    team roping.These world titles are sought-after

    and hard-earned, but the title ofWorld Champion All-AroundCowboy is rodeos most prestigious.To win this award, the cowboy mustexcel in more than one event.

    For information, call the AllenCounty Fair at (260)449-4444.

    Rockin Docs Musicfest has new date, locationRockin Docs Musicfest, held every September at

    Headwaters Park for the last 10 years, has changed itsdate and venue. The 11th annual Rockin Docs Musicfestwill be 6 p.m.-midnight March 18 at Spiece Fieldhouse,5310 Merchandise Drive.

    The new date and relocation provides an opportunity toincorporate a sports-related theme into the Musicfest. TheMarch date coincides with the end of winter, the begin-ning of spring and the start of basketballs MarchMadness.

    Spiece Fitness has been a long-time sponsor of theevent.

    We passionately believe in the vital local charities thatRockin Docs supports, and applaud the generous busi-nesses and individuals who make it happen. It is an honorto host this fabulous, worth-while event at Spiece, saidAnne Davis, co-owner and executive director for SpieceFitness.

    An added benefit to the move is an inside venue thatprotects against Mother Nature. According to KarenRothermund, event chair, This year it can rain, it cansnow. It doesnt matter. The show will go on and well allbe comfortable and warm inside.

    Rockin Docs Musicfest, staffed by approximately 40volunteers, donates proceeds of the event to local chari-ties. Over the past 10 years, the organization has donated

    almost $350,000, resulting in thousands of local patientsreceiving medical services they could not otherwiseafford, such as examinations, diagnostics, medicationsand treatment, childhood vaccination and treatment forvictims of rape and domestic violence.

    Benefactors in 2009 were Matthew 25 Health andDental Clinic, Fort Wayne Sexual Assault TreatmentCenter, Super Shot, Francines Friends Mobile Mammog-raphy and Riley Hospital for Children.

    Entertainment includes local bands Next Exit, Shebaand Frankie and the Bananas in addition to a large silentauction, retail merchandise, food and beverages. Dona-tions can also be made online.

    Admission is $12 at the gate and $10 in advance for this21-and-older event. Information, including sponsorshipopportunities, online donations and advance ticket purchasecan be found at www.rockindocsmusicfest.com .

    Master gardenerprogram accepting

    applicationsThe Purdue University

    Master Gardener volunteerprogram helps gardenersgrow by providing themwith intensive training inhorticultural principles.Participants, in turn, sharetheir knowledge byproviding volunteer lead-ership and service to theircommunities. In 2011,volunteer training sessionswill begin on August 31and conclude November 4

    at the Allen CountyExtension office from 9a.m. to 12:30 p.m. onWednesdays and Fridays.The $100 program feeincludes class materialand a reference notebook.To learn more or to pickup an application, visit theAllen County Extensionoffice, 4001 CrescentAvenue, or call (260) 481-6826 and press option#3.

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    Students celebrateChinese New Year

    Students in LauraRenzelmanns fourth-

    grade class at CentralLutheran School justfinished studyingandcelebratingthe ChineseNew Year.

    They read Chinese folkstories and exploreddifferent aspects of theChinese New Year cele-bration through differentprojects: making lanterns,dragon masks andpuppets, tangram pictures,and even learning to writetheir names in Chinese.

    The students learned the

    symbols for Chinesenumbers one through 10,

    and had a challengingtime figuring out Chinesemath problems. They alsoenjoyed delicious foodwhile learning to usechopsticks.

    To end the celebration,the class paraded throughclassrooms in the schoolbuilding and shared somefacts they had learnedabout China and theChinese New Year, whilewishing everyone a HappyNew Year: Kung Hey FatChoy! Central Lutheran fourth-graders show off the masks they made to celebrate the Chinese New Year.

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    EACS andIMAP

    team upEast Allen County

    Schools, in a joint effort

    with the Allen CountyIMAP Team, has releaseda web-based product forthe public to look upschool information basedon any address.

    On the front page of theEACS website(http://eacs.k12.in.us),look for the Find MySchool box in lowercenter of page. Briefinstructions are shownafter clicking the link; fullinstructions are availableon the actual site. Thedirect link to the webpageis http://www.acimap.us/

    eacs/.This is a great source

    for immediatelyanswering the questionsWhere do my children goto school next year? orWhat grades are inlocated in my assignedschool building?saidRoger Miller, manager oftransportation. We areexcited about this partner-ship. It will definitely helpour patrons get answers toquestions regarding theirchilds school.

    For more information

    contact Miller at (260)446-0159 ext. 2004.

    St. John-Emmanuel students learn about technologyby participating in video conferences

    St. John-Emmanuel Lutheran Schoolstudents in Monroeville have had severalopportunities to engage in video conferencesduring the school year.

    In February, fourth- and fifth-gradestudents spoke with Marsha Diane Arnold, achildrens book author who lives in Cali-fornia and has written 11 books thatencourage children to find their unique styleand to follow their dream.

    Arnold encouraged the students from St.John-Emmanuel to keep trying at something

    they believe in, because eventually they willpersevere. She also encouraged them to read

    and write every day.Future video conferences will be held with

    other childrens book authors in the monthsto come. These conferences are offered at nocharge to the school by authors who arelooking to get their books into the hands ofyoung readers.

    Other technology lessons at St. John-Emmanuel this year have included videoconferences where eighth-graders had Askthe Expert sessions with an engineer inTexas, a president of an outdoor advertising

    agency in Florida, a university writingprofessor in Michigan and a local meteorolo-

    gist and television personality.The students also have learned about using

    digital media by creating videos to sharewith their families and with other classroomsaround the world through a global learningcommunity called ePals.

    The fifth-graders recently worked in smallgroups to make a book trailer, similar to amovie trailer, which revealed highlights froma book that they read. These group experi-ences encourage collaboration andteamwork, and also give the students oppor-

    tunities to work with web tools and computersoftware.

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    Becoming a licensedtherapeutic foster homedoes not guarantee theimmediate placement of achild into the home,Barrett said.

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    Register for master gardener youth programThe Allen County Master Gardener

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    conclude in mid-July. The young adultswill plant and tend their individual plotsthroughout the summer. The fee for thetraining is $30 (due at first orientationsession).

    To become a Master Gardener YouthVolunteer, visit or contact the AllenCounty Extension office at 481-6826(option 3) and ask for an application. Theprogram is limited to 15 students eachyear.

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    More than 175 young people from Allen County willgather on February 26 to share their hopes and concernsfor a better community at the fifth Allen County UnitedYouth Summit at the Northeast Indiana Public SafetyAcademy. The Summit will be a mix of presentations andidea generation on what youths can do by simply volun-teering.

    The summit brings together middle and high schoolstudents from all corners of Allen County. It providesthem with information on current areas of need and getsthem geared up to see what they can do to meet thoseneeds, said Mike Talbott, extension educator. Hopefullythe students leave the summit energized and focused onimproving lives of residents of Allen County.

    The students will hear from several community advo-cates. Andrew Hoffman with Neighborlink Fort Wayne

    will share how he organizes volunteers to meet basicneeds, primarily for homeowners. David Deam, a come-dian and motivational speaker, will send the students outwith a message of hope and action.

    Students will select three of the six different workshopsessions, including violence and bullying, feeding thehungry, reading to young children, awareness of goodhealth practices, community volunteering and stoppingabusive situations. Community advocates who are activein these causes will share what currently is being doneand where the needs are.

    The summit is planned by a student leadership teamfrom New Tech High School at Wayne High School, andseveral community agencies including Youth LeadershipFort Wayne, Purdue Extension Service, Upward Bound,Cornerstone Youth Center and the city of Fort Wayne.

    Business & ProfessionalEast Allen County Times March 11, 2011 www.EastAllenTimes.com A13

    The Indiana General Assembly is rapidly moving toward a decision onwhether or not to abolish, or significantly change, Township Governments inthis state. During my campaign for South East Allen Council Councilman-District 1, my number one issue was, and is, the continuation of ourpresent Township Government system.

    Why?In 1987, when I was released from active duty in the United States MARINE

    CORPS-Okinawa, Japan, I returned home to Ft. Wayne to work for theWayne Township Trustees office downtown. That job was my first realknowledge of working with people in government poor relief.

    For more days than I can count, I would only help three adults, in eight hours,get through the processing necessary in order to receive financial help intime of dire need. ALL of these people were women-most single-with children.In many cases they needed food, shelter, clothing and help with utilities inorder to get back on their feet financially.

    My point is this, while the idea of abolishing the township trustees officemay look good on paper, and supposedly save taxpayers money overall, no onebureaucracy can replace the personal attention you receive from your TownshipTrustee in the part of Allen County WHERE YOU LIVE!

    No more than 200 people-Republicans AND Democrats, like the idea of anObama style top down consolidation of poor relief in one place-Fort Wayne-countywide Please join with me in contacting your State Representative andState Senator to let them know that you want to keep our Township Trusteesworking where you live in Allen County.

    You can contact your Representatives at IN.GOV or call 1-(800) 382-9841

    One voter said it best on this issue If it anit broke-dont fix it!

    I agree!! With Warm Regards,

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    Home nursing companycelebrates anniversary

    Home Nursing Services marks its

    15th anniversary this year servingclients throughout Northeast Indiana.The home health agency isMedicare/Medicaid certified andlicensed by the Indiana State Depart-ment of Health.

    Rick and Dorian Maples, co-owners, began serving 30 clients in1996, and today have served nearly2,000 clients. They have developedthree sister companies, Angel Corps,providing non-medical home care;geriatric care management offeredby Dorian Maples and Associates;and First Call Medical Staffing,offering staffing solutions for heathcare facilities.

    For 15 years, we have providedthe skilled nursing care people needin the setting where it matters most,their home, said Dorian Maples.Their mission is to provide childrenand adults with a safe, cost effectivealternative to institutional care in the

    environment where they can bestretain their dignity and are most

    independent and comfortable-theirhome.

    Parkview supports

    community clinicChristian Community

    Health Care, Inc. hasreceived support fromnortheast Indianas largesthealthcare provider.Parkview Health recentlycontributed a variety ofsupplies that will be usedin CCHCs free medicalclinic in Grabill.

    These in-kind supplieswere provided throughParkviews CommunityHealth Improvement

    Program. Their goal is tocollaborate with organiza-tions like ChristianCommunity Health Careto help build a healthiercommunity beyond tradi-tional hospital care.

    Christian CommunityHealth Care, Inc. offers afree medical clinic everyTuesday, Wednesday, andThursday evening, withpatient registration from6-7:30 p.m.

    Fort Wayne named hotremodeling market

    As new home construction continues to be down,some good news is on the horizon for remodeling

    markets across the country.Remodeling Magazine has just released its list of

    top 100 Remodeling Markets, and Fort Wayne is onthe list at number 92.

    The Top 100 Markets list is based on the Residen-tial Remodeling Index (RRI), a unique new metricdesigned to provide insights into and forecasts ofremodeling activity by market. The (RRI) was createdby Hanley Wood Market intelligence, a division ofRemodeling Magazine. Issued quarterly and season-ally adjusted, the (RRI) Composite Index measuresthe overall level of remodeling activity nationally andin 366 metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs).

    The index essentially benchmarks the current levelof remodeling activity, both nationally and in a givenmarket against activity in 2007, the baseline year. Anumber above 100 indicates a level of remodelingactivity higher than the level in the first quarter 2007,which was the peak of remodeling activity nationallyin the prior decade.

    Maurine Holle, Executive Director of the HomeBuilders Association of Fort Wayne said, The HBAof Fort Wayne has seen the largest increase in remod-eling permits since 2007. 2010 displayed anadditional 880 permits representing $7.8 milliondollars in additional remodeling income over the2007 totals. With the continued extension of energycredits for windows, doors, hvac, etc., the HBARemodelers Council members are looking forward toanother banner year in 2011.

    I&M warns of scamIndiana Michigan

    Power (I&M) is alertingcustomers in its FortWayne service area of apossible scam involvingtree trimming.

    The company receivedword from customers thatimposters are knockingon doors claiming torepresent I&M or anotherutility. The imposters tellthe homeowner that treeson their property need tobe trimmed and that thehomeowner must pay afee for the service.

    I&M reminds the

    public that neither thecompany, nor its author-ized contractors, willcharge a fee for treemaintenance or removalthat the company deemsnecessary for publicsafety and service relia-bility. Anyone claimingto represent I&M or oneof its authorized contrac-tors will carry thenecessary identificationand will be drivingclearly marked vehicles.

    I&M notifies propertyowners in writing weeksin advance of any tree-

    related work that isscheduled to take place ina given area. I&M thenfollows up with a visit inperson. If a customer isnot at home, I&M leavesa notification on thecustomers door withdetails of the work to bedone and a phone numberto call with questions.When it is deemed neces-sary to trim or removetrees that are too close topower lines, marks areplaced on the tree trunks.The entire process, fromfirst notification to

    completion of the work,can take several weeks.The only exception tothis practice is work thatis necessary during emer-gencies.

    I&M encourages itscustomers to alert lawenforcement or notify thecompany if someoneclaims that they need towork on trees immedi-ately for a fee.Customers may contactthe company at indi-anamichiganpower.com,or by calling (800) 311-4634.

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    FRIDAY, MARCH 11Free immunizations. Immunization Clinic, 4813 New Haven Avenue,New Haven. 8:30-11:30 a.m. For children age two months to 18 yearsand immunizations for some adults. Parents must bring shot records.Call 449-7514 for appointment.Fish fry. Park Edelweiss, 3355 Elmhurst Dr., Fort Wayne. 4:30-7 p.m.Breaded pollock, scalloped potatoes, coleslaw, cakes. All you can eat $8adults, $5 children 12 and under. Sponsored by Fort Wayne Maenner-chor/Damenchor.

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    SUNDAY, MARCH 13Morel Mushroom Man at Fox Island County Park. Fox Island County Park,7324 Yohne Rd., Fort Wayne. 1-4 p.m. National morel mushroom cham-pion Alex Babich shares tips for hunting morel mushrooms. Program isgeared for adults. Morel t-shirts and mushroom mesh bags for sale.

    MONDAY, MARCH 14Networking 101 & Business Support. Fort Wayne Womens Bureau, 3521Lake Ave, Fort Wayne. 9-11 a.m. No charge.Open networking. AJs Bar & Grill, 2488 Getz Road, Fort Wayne. noon.No cost, no exclusivity by profession. Each person gets a few minutesto tell about your business, plus there is a featured speaker.Embroiderers Guild of America. Georgetown Branch Library, 6600 EState Blvd, Fort Wayne. 6:30 p.m. Call 749-4987 for info.

    TUESDAY, MARCH 15TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly). Taylor Chapel United MethodistChurch, 10145 Maysville Road, Fort Wayne. 6 p.m. First meeting free.Fort Wayne 912 General Meeting. Classic Cafe, 4832 Hillegas Road, FortWayne. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Town Hall style meeting with representativesfrom Senator Coats and Congressman Stutzmans Fort Wayne office.www.fortwayne912.com.GriefShare. New Haven United Methodist Church, 630 Lincoln HighwayE., New Haven. 6:30 p.m. For people grieving the loss of a loved one.Each session is self-contained so you do not have to attend in sequence.For more info, call facilitator Margie Williams at 749-9907 or thechurch office at 749-9565.

    WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16Welcome luncheon. Chops, 6421 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. 11 a.m.For women new to Fort Wayne in the last 18 months who are seekingnew friendships and support. RSVP to Marianne at 637-7359.Homestead High School College Fair. Homestead High School, 4310Homestead Road, Fort Wayne. 6-7:30 p.m. More than 80 four-year, two-year, vocational, junior and technical colleges and universities arescheduled to attend, as well as the Armed Forces. Admission is free. E-

    mail [email protected] for info.Money Matters - Money Smart. Northeast Indiana Innovation Center,3201 Stellhorn Road, Fort Wayne. 6:30-8 p.m. Lake City Bank partnerswith Womens Enterprise to offer a financial education workshop. Bene-fits include the opportunity to build assets through savings, create orrepair credit history, and establish two credit lines on a credit report.Cost: $10. (260) 424-7977 ext. 219 or [email protected] of Color cancer support. Lutheran Life Villages, 6701 S. Anthony,Fort Wayne. 6:30-8 p.m. Entrance under portico.

    THURSDAY, MARCH 17Yarn Lovers. Woodburn Library, 4701 S.R. 1 North, Woodburn. Learn toknit or crochet.Brookside Annual Garage Sale. Brookside Church, 6102 Evard Rd, FortWayne. 6-9 p.m. Cost $3 for Thursday preview. Saturday 1/2 price saleand bag sale. [email protected]. www.brookside.org.Anthony Wayne Toastmasters Meeting. Ivy Tech Community College, FortWayne. 6:30 p.m. Toastmasters meetings are open to everyone; forbetter public speaking and a lot of fun. [email protected].

    Depression + 12. Christs Hope Ministry and Church, 2818 Carroll Road,Fort Wayne. 7 p.m. 12-step program for those living with depression.Contact Marilee Stroud at 312-6069 or [email protected].

    FRIDAY, MARCH 18Fish Fry. Roanoke American Legion, 1122 N. Main St., Roanoke. 5-7:30p.m. Sponsored by St. Joseph Parish. Adults $8; children 4-12 $4; under3 free. Carry-out available.

    SATURDAY, MARCH 19Pancake, Egg and Sausage Breakfast. Huntertown Lodge #689 F&AM, 7-9 a.m. Everyone welcome. North of Huntertown, corner of Old Limaand W. Shoaff Rd. Cost: $5, kids under 5 free.Childrens clothing resale. Fellowship Missionary Church, 2536 E.Tillman Rd., Fort Wayne. 8 a.m.-noon. Childrens clothing, maternityclothing, toys, baby furniture and miscellaneous baby equipment ataffordable prices.Twins Club spring resale. Messiah Lutheran Church, 7211 StellhornRoad, Fort Wayne. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Childrens clothing, maternityclothing, toys and equipment.Cinderella Dress Day. Boys and Girls Club, 2609 S. Fairfield Ave., FortWayne. 10 a.m.-noon. 10th annual event gives gently used prom dressesto young ladies with financial need. To donate formal dresses, dropthem off at any Peerless Cleaner location Feb. 1-March 12.Womens Expo. Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne. 10a.m.-5 p.m. More than 150 vendors. Admission $6. Children under 13free. $1 off coupons are available at www.womensexpo.org.Schlachtfest. Park Edelweiss, 3355 Elmhurst Dr., Fort Wayne. 6:30 p.m.The Schlacht (literally slaughter) Festival, celebrates the slaughter ofboars in the spring, symbolizes the end of winter and the promise ofspring. Features special recipe bratwurst, homemade saurkraut, and allthe dishes of a fine German meal prepared by the women of the Damen-chor. Dinner is followed by a performance of the Maennerchor/Damenchor and music for dancing.

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    WEDNES DAY, MARCH 23Three Rivers Gem & Mineral Society. Science Central, 1950 N. ClintonSt.,. 7 p.m. meeting, 8 p.m. break, 8:15-9 p.m. featured program.

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    MONDAY, MARCH 28Living Healthier Lecture series. University of Saint Francis, 2701 SpringSt., Fort Wayne. noon-1 p.m. Bring your lunch and a canned donationfor Community Harvest Food Bank.Fathers United for Equal Rights. IHOP, Corner of Coldwater & Coliseum,Fort Wayne. 7:30 p.m. Topics of interest to divorced fathers. 493-9788.Embroiderers Guild of America. Friendly Fox, 4001 South Wayne Ave.,Fort Wayne. 8 p.m. Call 749-4987 for info.

    THURSDAY, MARCH 31Historic tour. Historic Swinney Homestead, 1424 W Jefferson Blvd, FortWayne. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tour the Allen County Courthouse and theThomas and Lucy Swinney House. $35 includes lunch. Transportationnot included. Register at 432-7314 by March 21.Conquering Breast Cancer support group. John Young Center, 2109 E.State Blvd., Fort Wayne. 6:30-8:30 p.m.

    FRIDAY, APRIL 1Maumee Valley Antique Steam & Gas Engine Winter Show. Allen CountyWar Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Avenue, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-7p.m. Featuring Advance Rumley and Allis-Chalmers tractors, otherexhibitors welcome, toy show (260-925-0855), model engine show(260-632-4844), craft and make and take show (260-422-4076) partvendors (260-632-4314) or (maumeevalley.org) Individual collectionstours Friday.

    SATURDAY, APRIL 2Indiana State Day. Fort Wayne Marriott, 305 E. Washington CenterRoad, Fort Wayne. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sponsored by Zeta Tau Alpha(ZTA). Lunch, entertainment, awards, and keynote address from VeraBradley representative. Breakout sessions on a variety of topics.Optional breakfast program 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Registration 8 a.m., lateregistration 9:30 a.m. ZTA members are invited to attend. $35, or $50with optional breakfast. For more info or to request a registration form,

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    FRIDAY, APRIL 8Fish fry. Heritage Park Assisted Living, 2001 Hobson Road, Fort Wayne.4-7 p.m. All-you-can-eat fish fry or pork tenderloin with sides anddessert. $5 donation to Alzheimers Association. Chance to win one offive $100 gift cards. Musical entertainment.

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    TUESDAY, APRIL 12Flax & Fleece Spinners Guild. Historic Swinney Homestead, 1424 WJefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne. 7-9 p.m. 637-8622.

    WEDNES DAY, APRIL 13La Leche League. St. Marys Catholic Church, 1101 S. Lafayette, FortWayne. 9:30 a.m. No charge. Breastfeeding support group.Leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma support. Parkview Cancer Center, 11141Parkview Plaza Drive, Fort Wayne. 10-11:30 a.m.

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    THURSDAY, APRIL 14The gourd, the bad and the ugly. Swinney Homestead, 1424 W JeffersonBlvd, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m. Program by Pat Smith on growing, harvesting,decorating and using gourds. Call 637-6692 by April 7 for reservations.Holistic Moms Network. Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church, 7215St Joe Rd , Fort Wayne. 10 a.m. 418-6133 or 357-5888.

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