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Eagles to get company by marsh By Steve Penhollow For the Aboite News

The office of the Little River Wetlands Project has outgrown its Engle Road digs and will move to an expanded space off Smith Road at the end of July, according to Betsy Yankowiak, director of preserves and programs. “We’re more than doubling our current space,” she said. The old location is surrounded by the trees overlooking Eagle Marsh. The new location offers a closer look at the eagles and wetlands for which the enterprise is named. Founded in 1990, the Little River Wetlands Project is a nonprofit land trust devoted to rehabilitating and conserving wetlands in the watershed of the Little River, a headwaters tributary of the Wabash River. LRWP protects almost 1,200 acres, in Eagle Marsh, Arrowhead Marsh and Arrowhead Prairie. Asked if the Engle Road office had begun to get a

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Staff members see the edge of Eagle Marsh at Little River Wetlands Project’s new office at 5000 Smith Road in southwest Fort Wayne. Making the move effective Aug. 3 are (from left): Freya Bernston, volunteer program manager; Kristen Peck, communications and major events coordinator; Betsy Yankowiak, director of preserves and programs; Amy Silva, executive director; Dana Claussen, wetlands education coordinator; and (not shown) Cassandra Ferris, administrative support specialist.

little cramped, Yankowiak responded, “That’s saying it politely.” “We have effectively grown out of our office,”

she said. “And we continue to grow.” The new office will have a large conference room equipped with

Gone fishin’ 14-year-old has dreams of becoming a professional kayak angler By Megan Knowles mknowles@kpcmedia.com

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Jaxton Orr of southwest Fort Wayne poses with one of the fish he caught during the Hobie Bass Open on Kentucky Lake, June 10-11. Orr finished first in that tournament in the youth division.

Kentucky Lake in Gilbertsville, Ky., on June 10-11. Over the two-day tournament, Jaxton recorded 102.25 total inches of fish. For kayak fishing, anglers catch fish, then take photos on a “hawg trough” that measures their total length from nose See FISH, Page A16

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Though 14-year-old Jaxton Orr of Fort Wayne just got his feet wet in competitive kayak fishing in October, he is already making a splash. Jaxton has been fishing since he was 5 years old, his father, Jim Orr, said. Late last year, Jaxton took an interest in pursuing the sport more competitively. “I wanted to get into tournament fishing from the beginning,” he said. “At first I wanted a bass boat, but those were a little expensive,” so he looked into kayak fishing. He bought a fishing kayak from Fort Wayne Outfitters and Bike Depot, which is now his sponsor. “I tried it out on the river and I loved it ever since that day,” he said. Jaxton started kayak fishing in local ponds and rivers, Jim Orr said, and caught the state record for a spotted gar about a year ago. So far Jaxton has been in four kayak fishing events, earning first place in the 2017 Hobie Bass Open youth division on

projector, projection screen and TV monitor, she said. See MARSH, Page A14

Food is always one of the attractions of the Allen County Fair. Crowds visit the fairgrounds on Carroll Road to enjoy carnival treats on the midway and home-cooked meals at the Home and Family Arts Building. The fair also offers an opportunity to share food with the less fortunate, and to accept the Fair Board’s thanks in return. Each day from July 25-30, the entry tent will accept canned or other nonperishable foods for the Community Harvest Food Bank. Thirty-five Indiana counties are supporting the Farmers Care program leading up to the Indiana State Fair. This marks Allen County’s second year in the program, Fair Board President Jerry Hammond said. The first 250 people to donate food items will receive tickets to the

Indiana State Fair, Aug. 4-20 in Indianapolis. Advance general admission tickets are valued at $8. On Sunday, Allen County Fair patrons who donate food items will receive a $2 discount off the $5 admission price. Guests at the fair’s closing day will find a bargain on the midway, too, when all rides will be just $1. Carnival rides also are just $1 on Kids’ Day, Thursday, July 27. On other nights, fairgoers might choose an all-inclusive rides wristband, which is available for just $15 if purchased online in advance. “That’s actually a pretty good deal because you save $5 from the regular wristband price,” Hammond said. Get one-day ride wristbands at allencountyfairgroundsin.com through July 24. “There’s a link and then either an See FOOD, Page A14

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Habitat for Humanity celebrates 200th home By Megan Knowles

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Habitat for Humanity of Greater Fort Wayne began building its 200th home on June 29 and wanted to celebrate the occasion, Director of Communications Megan Hubartt said. “Habitat of Greater Fort Wayne decided we wanted to make it a big event for the whole community to be able to come out and see it,” she said, adding people don’t always get to see the work being done at Fuller’s Landing, where current Habitat homes in Fort Wayne are built. “We were really looking for a place where we could show the entire community how a build happens,” Hubartt added. “We thought it was a great way to get people working downtown or around downtown a chance to see what we were doing.” Around 120 volunteers worked one-hour shifts throughout the day, including Deputy Mayor Karl Bandemer and Police Chief Steve Reed. Once the work being done on the first floor was finished for the day, Home Lumber helped Habitat take down the walls, move them to Fuller’s Landing

and put them back up at the future site of Mia Stevenson’s future home. For her and her family, it has been a long time coming. Families have to first qualify for Habitat homes by meeting certain income guidelines to ensure they’ll be able to pay their mortgage, Hubartt said. They must then invest up to 400 hours in “sweat equity,” building not only their home but those of other Habitat families, she added. There is also up to 20 hours of sustainable home ownership classes and financial literacy classes. The process took about a year and a half from start to the time the first wall was built, Stevenson said, adding the wait has been worth it. “It’s a really exciting process, obviously it takes a little time but it’s exciting from the beginning to the end,” she said. Being there for other Habitat families was also important, Stevenson said. “I know how I felt throughout the process so I definitely wanted to be a part of other people feeling that way also. Now that I can actually see my home being built

and it’s tangible now it’s even that much more exciting,” she said. The first Habitat homeowner in Allen County, Cecilia A. Thomas, echoed that sentiment. “It was just so important to be there for others and not just myself because you know that one day the home is going to become yours,” she said. Habitat homes not only help those who own them, but their families and communities as well, Hubartt said, adding that the stability of home ownership allows families to provide opportunities for their children that otherwise may not have been possible. “For them it’s building a lifetime and it’s something they know they can hold on to for that extended period,” she said. “My children are everything so I feel like that is what I’m the most excited about,” Stevenson said. “I’m excited to have them in our own home and have their own room and see them play in the yard and all of the things of helping them grow up in their home and their own space.”

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Carroll High School hosted the 2017 Miss Allen County Queen Scholarship Pageant, and one of Carroll’s own returned to her alma mater to claim this year’s crown. Hannah Bullion, a 2016 graduate of Carroll High School, is Miss Allen County 2017. “When they called contestant No. 9, Hannah Bullion, my heart was just — it dropped,” said Bullion. “Everything was so surreal, and I could just not believe it, and it was so funny because I am the world’s most emotional person ever … but there was not a single tear, and I was just stunned and just so ecstatic just to have this opportunity.” As queen, Bullion will reign over the fair July 25-30, welcoming guests and appearing at several events throughout the

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Bullion followed in the footsteps of her sister, Whitney, who was crowned Miss Allen County in 2015. Also joining Bullion’s court were first runner-up Caroline Chastain (Carroll High School, Indiana Wesleyan University),

second runner-up Amelia Wellman (Concordia High School, Concordia University Chicago), third runner-up Julia Kuhn (Bishop Luers High School, Purdue University) and fourth runner-up Maranda Malcolm (Garrett High School, Purdue University). Chastain also won Miss Photogenic, while Malcolm took home the award for Miss Congeniality. The 17 contestants at Saturday night’s pageant competed in four areas including interview, professional wear, evening wear and on-stage question. The three judges awarded points based on the ability to converse, overall personality, overall impression, poise, confidence, grace and how well they handled themselves in front of an audience. Bullion helped win See MISS, Page A8

Hard work pays off at the Allen County Fair By Megan Knowles

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Like many youth who compete at the Allen County Fair, 4-H runs in the family for the Malcolms. Eighteen-year-old Maranda Malcolm is wrapping up her 10th year in 4-H while her brother Micah, 17, is in his ninth year. The rest of their siblings — Madilyn, 14; Makenna, 11; Malachi, 10; and Merek, 8 — are either members of the local Eel River Club as well or likely will be someday. Both of their parents

were 10-year 4-H members, showing either goats or lambs. The Malcolms live on a pig farm and their grandfather raises rabbits, so they’ve got a menagerie of animals to care for come fair time. Having so many projects and members of the family means everyone helps everyone out, Maranda said. And there’s a lot of work to go around. Not only do those in 4-H take four animal projects and other indoor projects, the Malcolms also compete in the showmanship categories, which

is less about the animal and more about the kids themselves. “The judge is looking specifically at you and what you do and that you show off the animal the best that you can,” Maranda explained. The Allen County Fair has nine different species that compete in showmanship categories, and each is shown differently — cattle are shown with a halter, goats with a collar, pigs walks around guided by a stick called a whip and sheep are shown with only one’s hands, Maranda See FAIR, Page A8

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ACRES buys Huntington Motherhouse property

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ACRES Land Trust closed on the acquisition of 107 acres of prairie and forest at the Motherhouse in Huntington from Our Lady of Victory Missionary Sisters. The land, which will be known as Victory Noll Acres, features oaks, maples and sycamores, as well as steep ravines and rolling prairie areas. The property is on the top of a bluff overlooking the Wabash River valley, with the edge of the bluff forming the original bank of the river, first carved out by the rushing waters of a melting glacier. The acquisition, which

will preserve the property in perpetuity, is especially significant because of other preserves in the area along the river, said ACRES executive director Jason Kissel. It is hoped that eventually, the separate preserves will be connected to protect the area’s unique ecology. “This land has significance on its own, so if it never connects to other preserves in the area, that’s OK, but we believe it’s a piece of the puzzle toward protecting the entire ancient river bank,” Kissel said. “This land has been very significant to the Victory Noll Sisters since 1925, when they moved

into their motherhouse, Victory Noll,” said Sister Ginger Downey, general secretary of the Victory Noll sisters. “Over the years this land has been a place of recreation and enjoyment, as well as solace and prayer, not only for the sisters but for many other who have come to visit.” Kissel said it was especially gratifying to work with the Victory Noll Sisters because both groups’ goals and beliefs overlap so well when it comes to the environment. “A lot of people have a hard time articulating why they want to preserve land. We’ve never worked with an organization that

has been so specific that they were able to hand us a document where they’ve written down why they care for the land. When we shared with them ACRES’ views, they matched almost perfectly aside from some wording. So this is a way for them to continue the ministry of the land, even without a religious organization owning it,” Kissel said. “Victory Noll Acres… blends the two entities in a way that honors both and illustrates both of our commitments to providing green space for generations to come where all can experience nature, wildlife and the blessings of God,” Downey said.

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Car fest captures theme of ‘American Graffiti’ era By Steve Penhollow For the Aboite News

Twenty-five years before he started making the largely unloved “Star Wars” prequels that would eventually lead to his retirement from moviemaking, George Lucas released what many critics at the time described as a perfect film: “American Graffiti.” So well did “American Graffiti” capture what it was like to be an American teenager in the post-Eisenhower era that many people who watched it felt transported back to their own childhoods. “‘American Graffiti’ is not only a great movie,” wrote Roger Ebert, “but a brilliant work of historical fiction; no sociological treatise could duplicate the movie’s success

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in remembering exactly how it was to be alive at that cultural instant.” “American Graffiti” is not only a great film (to paraphrase Mr. Ebert), it’s a great car film and that’s why Rick Fischer chose it as the theme for this year’s Rolling Through Roanoke. Rolling into Roanoke is a car-centered fundraising event that benefits Roanoke beautification efforts and area automotive-themed tourist attractions. It attracts hundreds of classic cars and thousands of car enthusiasts to Roanoke every summer. This year’s edition happens 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, July 22, in and around downtown Roanoke. Fischer is the event’s chairman. He said that he

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French-Deal to judge Huntington art show The LaFontaine Arts Council announced that Penny French-Deal will judge the 2017 Regional Art Show. The show will be held at Huntington University’s Merillat Centre for the Arts in the Robert E. Wilson Gallery. The opening reception will be held at the

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exceptions. The Merillat Centre for the Arts telephone number is (260) 359-4261. Anyone interested in entering work should direct their questions to Debbie Dyer, executive director, LaFontaine Arts Council, (260) 358-0055, or by email at lafontaineartscouncil@gmail.com.

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known for her contemporary impressionistic style and vibrant colors. She has been featured in a number of prestigious competitions, such as the International Painting and Mixed Media Competition in Sofia, Bulgaria, and the Hoosier Salon in Indianapolis. In addition, she has been awarded the honor of the Hoosier Women Artists Award sponsored by the Lieutenant Governor’s Office in both 2009 and 2016. She has had numerous solo exhibits. Her paintings can be found in private, corporate, museum and university collections throughout the United States and Europe. Her chosen home and studio, however, resides in Indiana. She manages her own gallery, French-Deal Fine Art in Roanoke.

Steel Dynamics sponsors September Honor Flight Honor Flight Northeast Indiana announced that Steel Dynamics Inc. will sponsor Flight No. 25 scheduled for Sept. 27. Sponsoring the Honor Flight represents a $75,000 donation by Steel Dynamics Inc.

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Honor Flight President Dennis Covert stated, “We are elated and grateful to learn that Steel Dynamics will become a Full-Flight Sponsor for Honor Flight Northeast Indiana. With a waiting list of

over 700 veterans, this financial commitment will immensely bolster our bottom line, thus assuring our veterans realize their dream of See FLIGHT, Page A7

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Huntington University ranked as affordable

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Huntington University has been ranked No. 13 in Christian Universities Online’s “25 Most Affordable Christian Colleges & Universities 2017 – Midwest.” A follow up to CUO’s “50 Most Affordable Christian Colleges and Universities 2017” ranking, this list highlights institutions located in the Midwest that offer students affordability without compromising quality in their programs. “HU is excited to be

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students and are looking forward to meeting and working with our future students.” The CUO rankings are based on “Net Price” tuition, and the data was collected from the National Center for Education Statistics. Net price is defined as subtracting the average amount of federal, state/ local government or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. Total cost of attendance

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visiting the memorials built in their honor in Washington, D.C.” This will be the fourth full-flight sponsor for HFNEI. The first was Flight No. 14, funded by Dennis and Charline Covert; the second and third full flight sponsor was Paulding Putnam Electric Co-op, which raised enough money for two Honor Flights last September and October. Steel Dynamics Inc. is one of the largest domestic steel producers and metals recyclers in the United States, with over 7,500 employees, and facilities located throughout the United States, and in Mexico. Steel Dynamics produces

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such a great location for that. If you bring in rare cars and cars that most people don’t see too often; the public is extremely excited about it. And car guys call other cars guys and the word spreads.” With this year’s event and its “American Graffiti” theme, Fischer said he wants to recreate memories of “cruising the boulevard … hanging out at the diner or the drive-in.” “It’s such an iconic movie,” he said. “You just mention the name of the movie and people

instantly start throwing out quotes and references.” Rolling into Roanoke will even pay homage to Mel’s Diner, the iconic eatery from the film. A billboard-sized banner depicting the diner will be affixed to the side of a warehouse, Fischer said. Love of classic cars isn’t just about engineering and design, he said. It’s about friendship and fellowship. “I am always looking at trying to tap into memories,” Fischer said. “I want to try to reach

new kids for whom cars are just a transportation thing.” Fischer said the stories about the cars are often more interesting than the cars themselves. Other attractions at the event include a dynamometer (designed to measure automotive power); an enormous American flag; food trucks; a DJ; military nonprofits; military recruiters; an R.C. racetrack and a promotional semi truck touting products made in America. Roanoke’s Joseph Decuis restaurant will

serve beer and premier burgers in its courtyard, Fischer said. Huntington’s Nick’s Kitchen, nationally acknowledged as the best place in Indiana to get breaded pork tenderloin, will also be on site selling its signature dish. Fischer said he already has themes lined up for the 2018, 2019 and 2020 editions of the festival. Thinking ahead isn’t just practical, he said. It helps build buzz. “They come and they think, ‘I am having fun this year, but I am

conveyances) that he still needs are a 1962 Ford Galaxie cop car, a 1950s burgundy Mercury and a white Vespa scooter. Indiana is nothing if not a state that loves classic cars, but Fischer’s passion and dedication to detail might be unique among automotive event organizers. “If you put on an event that is spectacular, as much as possible, and unique, as much as possible,” he said, trailing off. “We have

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looking forward to next year,’” Fischer said. “They have advance notice of next year’s theme. They can enjoy this year’s theme and get amped up about next year’s theme.” The 2018 theme will be “Across the Pond” (European sports cars, race cars, and motorcycles). Fischer said there will be areas devoted to different countries, sort of like an automotive EPCOT. He said he isn’t quite ready to announce 2019 and 2020 themes yet.

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FAIR from Page A4 explained. But animals don’t show their best automatically, and the showmanship contests demonstrate which kids have put in the extra work to train them. Pigs, for example, have to be trained to walk straight and smoothly with their head up, Maranda said. “We have to practice with them, we have to walk them laps, work with them on keeping their head up,” she said. “Sheep we have to work on bracing them, that’s

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where we kind of get their feet parallel and make them flex their back so their muscles are nice and hard.” Working with one’s animal can take hours a day, Maranda said, as well as a lot of determination, Micah added. “If you really want to do it and you want to compete and win you’ve got to put in the time and work,” he said. “You can’t just come out one day, pet your animal, give it a little feed and water and go back inside and watch TV.” Micah should know — he won senior showman

last year in the sheep category. “Getting that animal [to show] right took the correct feeding, working hours among hours, coming out, bracing, walking, halter, we walk them everywhere around here,” he said of the work involved. After each species declares a showman champion, each species winner competes in what Allen County calls the Showman of Showmen, where everyone shows all nine species and a top winner is chosen. “With the Showman of Showmen, they’re

looking for how do you show the animal at a basic level and then certain judges will do things to see who knows more about showing this animal,” Maranda said. At this level many youth are showing animals they are unfamiliar with, but practice is still key, Maranda said. “We will actually communicate with some of our friends and our friends’ friends, and they love doing it, helping out and teaching us how to [show these different animals],” she said. “It’s kind of funny for

them because we don’t know what it’s like so we’ll mess up or stumble and they’re like, it’s OK, it’s OK, because they remember those days as well when that was them.” Because in the end, the judge will look to see who shows all the animals the best. “The judge looks for who falls first and that one is out. He’s looking for the kid who can last the longest,” Micah said. Again, he should know — he also won the Showman of Showmen last year. “The judge … came

right to me and shook my hand and told me that I’m going to win this deal,” he said. “It’s just a great feeling because all the hard work that was put into it from my sisters and I working the animals until now, it was just a great feeling to win it.” For anyone interested in any of the events at the 4-H fair, learning from others is key, Maranda and Micah said. “It’s a life lesson because if you want to go out and work hard it’s going to pay off,” Micah said.

house for her parents. “They have sacrificed so much so that each one of me and siblings can go to college debt-free and start our lives on that good foot, and so they have sacrificed so much for me, so I would make a sacrifice for them,” she said. Bullion received her

tiara from last year’s queen, Sophi Schultz, who also won Miss Photogenic in 2016, as well as being named Miss Congeniality at the county and state levels. “Growing up in Allen County my whole life, it definitely gives you a different view,” Schultz said of her experience

as fair queen. “Even just interacting on a different side of 4-H and always growing up going to the fair, spending a week there riding around on a golf cart, welcoming people in, it definitely has been a memory I will never forget … I have a whole new appreciation for the county.”

As the winner of this year’s pageant, Bullion was awarded a $1,000 scholarship and several other gifts, including a $785 modeling scholarship. The first runner-up received a $500 scholarship and gifts, and the second, third and fourth runners-up each received a $250 scholarship and gifts. Bullion will go on to compete in the Indiana State Fair Queen contest in January. Other contestants included Kaitlyn Bestul (Woodlan Jr./Sr. High School), Megan Brelage (Bishop Dwenger High School, Purdue University), Alexis Trumbower (East Allen University, Purdue University), Beth

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Foundation board adds 2

The Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne elected two new members to its board of directors and installed officers for the 2017-2018 fiscal year. The new board members are: Doug Wood, Sweetwater Sound; and Heather Schoegler, Augustus Advisors Inc. The 2017-2018 officers of the board are: president, Shannon Hardiek, COO and financial adviser, Phillips Financial; vice president, Jonathan Hancock, Canterbury School, retired; secretary, Bob Francis, vice president and CIO, Steel Dynamics; and treasurer, Bruce Menshy, community leader. Returning members of the board include: Michael Barranda, Mike Cahill, Trois Hart, Son Huynh, Todd Jacobs, Greg Johnson, Kathy Kolb, Ben Miles, Rob Patrick, Chris Rupp, Don Steininger; Nick Talarico and Irene Walters. The board offered a special thank you to exiting board members Tom Trent and Dr. Deborah McMahan.

Keyboard artists ‘dueling’ Aug. 25

The show “Dueling Keyboard Boys” featuring Paul New Stewart and Brian Frushour will introduce the fall season at

Cottage Event Center, Roanoke. The show is at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25, at the entertainment venue at 9524 U.S. 24 North at Locust Street. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased at cottageeventcenter.com. The concert will offer an assortment of musical styles, including songs made famous by Jerry Lee Lewis, Frank Sinatra, Elvis and Michael Jackson. Doors open at 6:30. The Cottage Event Center offers a cash bar. Food will be available for purchase.

YLNI installs 2017-18 officers

Ryan Krueckeberg is the new president of Young Leaders of Northeast Indiana. The 2-year term began July 1. Krueckeberg is president of Lincoln Financial Group. Vice President Savannah Robinson is with Barnes & Thornburg LLP. Secretary Sarah Verpooten is with Strahm Building Solutions. Treasurer David Curry is with Lake City Bank. Other board members are Patrick Florea, Abigail Zimmer, Kourtney Teegardin, Pone Vongphachanh, John Felts, Kelly Rentschler, Chris Reeves, Vinod Vijayan, Tim Zink, Rena Burden and John Foxworthy. The mission of the 2,500plus person YLNI network is to attract, develop and

retain emerging leaders through community, professional and social engagement. For details, visit ylni.org.

Grant supports health initiative

Brightpoint has received a $16,000 grant from the St. Joseph Community Health Foundation to support the Covering Kids and Families program. The grant was awarded to expand access to healthcare to the Burmese community through community-based outreach and enrollment in state and federally-sponsored health coverage programs. The program strives to serve all uninsured and underinsured Allen County residents. The grant money received from the St. Joseph Community Health Foundation will allow CKF to break down the language barriers that arise when serving the Burmese community, Brightpoint said.

Heartland takes jazz on the road

The Heartland Sings Vocal Artists are on the road this summer bringing a jazz-inspired program to venues in northeast Indiana. A jazz combo accompanies the singers in a mix of jazz standards and new arrangements. Shows are planned:

Thursday, Aug. 3, 7 p.m. Honeywell Center presents Jazz on the Lawn, 275 W. Market St., Wabash. Friday, Aug. 4, 7 p.m. Creative Arts Council of Wells County presents Jazz on the Patio, 211 Water St., Bluffton. Monday, Aug. 21, 6:15 p.m., just before the TinCaps game. Parkview Field Amphitheater, 1301 Ewing St., Fort Wayne.

‘Art of Summer’ continues run

The exhibit “The Art of Summer” continues through July at Castle Gallery Fine Art, 1202 W. Wayne St., Fort Wayne. See examples of the show at Castle Gallery Fine Art on Facebook. The show features original works from local, regional and nationally known artists. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, or by appointment.

Extension offers plant incentives

Purdue Horticulture Extension – Allen County – offers incentives to encourage practices in home gardens and landscapes. With the assistance of Master Gardener volunteers and other experts, the Extension Service has developed a program through which citizens and neighborhood associations

can earn certification and special recognition with a special sign to post on their property, discounts on plants, milkweed seeds, and a grab bag of gifts. Anyone interested in making the environment better for future generations, and in being recognized for the effort, may contact Horticulture educator Ricky Kemery at (260) 481- 6435 or email him at kemeryr@purdue. edu.

Orchard Gallery has pottery, more

The Orchard Gallery of Fine Art continues two exhibits through July 31. Admission is free. The ash-glazed pottery by Michigan artist Tyler Bier graces the front window. An all-media exhibition celebrating nature includes landscapes and other features. Many media and artists are represented. The gallery is at 6312-A Covington Road, Fort Wayne. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. For more information, visit TheOrchardGallery. com.

Teams register for Buddy Walk

Down Syndrome Association of Northeast Indiana will hold the annual Buddy

Walk at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, at Parkview Field in Fort Wayne. The walk covers approximately 1.2 miles. Teams have begun registering. Team captain packets will be available soon. Visit dsani.org/buddywalk/ to register. “This acceptance and advocacy walk is also an inspirational and educational event that celebrates the many abilities and accomplishments of people with Down syndrome,” the organization said on the website.

PAL football begins sign-up

The Police Athletic League 2017 tackle football program has begun registration. PAL registration can be accomplished online at palfortwayne.com or at the PAL Center during July. Hours are 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Practices will start Aug. 2 and will be held three nights a week, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at various sites. The cost is $75 per family and all equipment is furnished by PAL. Players must be ages 9-12 on Aug.15 to be eligible for participation. This is PAL’s 48th year for this football program. For further information, contact the PAL Center at (260) 432-4122. See NEWS, Page A10

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NEWS from Page A9 Enjoy a Walk for Animals

Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control will conduct the 30th annual Walk for Animals and 5K Run on Sunday, Sept. 17, at Franke Park, 3411 Sherman Blvd. The race begins at 9 a.m. and the walk at noon. Furry Scurry 5K Run registration is $35. Walk registration is $25. To register, follow links from cityoffortwayne.org. Dogs are encouraged to participate in the run or walk as long as they are leashed at all times, current on rabies and distemper vaccines,

and have excellent temperament with other dogs and children. This is a fundraiser for the Humane Education Department. Anyone interested in sponsoring the event may call (260) 427-2590 or email Margo.Nussbaum@ cityoffortwayne.org.

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SCORE Chapter 50 will present an Introduction to Starting Your Own Business workshop from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, at Ivy Tech North off of St. Joe Road, Fort Wayne. Topics will include the myths and realities of entrepreneurship, an overview, business planning, legal

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The seventh annual Great Steps Walk for Neurofibromatosis will be held Saturday, Sept. 16, at Parkview Field in Fort Wayne, from 9 a.m.-noon. Registration is $20 for adults, $12 for ages 4-10, free for ages 3 and younger.

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Class of 1972 plans reunion

The New Haven High School Class of 1972 will have its 45th reunion on Saturday, Oct. 28, at Rack & Helen’s Bar and Grill Banquet Room, 525 Broadway St., New Haven. The reunion will be held from 7-11 p.m. Anyone who has not received a save-the-date postcard is asked to call (260) 489-1477 for more information.

Event is benefit for Mental Health

Mental Health America of Northeast Indiana will hold its Evening of Champions fundraiser from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, at Lincoln Financial Event Center at Parkview Field, 1301 Ewing St., Fort Wayne. Tickets are $50 per person. Casual attire is suggested. Order tickets by phone at (260) 422-6441 or visit MentalHealthFrontDoor. org. Sponsorships are available. The evening will celebrate community mental health champions. Guests will browse the auctions

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IPFW student artwork displayed

Works by IPFW art students are on display through Aug. 11 at the Visual Arts Gallery, 2110 E. Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne. Hours are 8 a.m.-9 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekends. The exhibition is free and open to the public. The works were created by students in the 100 Level through 400 Level classes of the Departments of Fine Arts and Visual Communication and Design. The exhibition is free and open to the public. Visual Art Gallery hours are 8 a.m.-9 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekends.

Francine’s Friends lists locations

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Luers offering show choir camp

Bishop Luers High School, 333 E. Paulding Road, Fort Wayne, is offering show choir camp from 9-11:30 a.m. Aug. 1-4 for pre-kindergarten through grade 8. Get details and registration instructions at bishopluers.org.

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Drum corps national tour marches to Indiana finale By Garth Snow

work,” he said. Banks attends Indiana State University, where he studies aviation. “I do want to keep up with music, because I’ve been playing trumpet for almost 10 years now,” he said. Goelz marks his fourth year with the Legends, his second as color guard supervisor. He marched with the Cavaliers of Rosemont, Ill., in 2008

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When Drum Corps International caps its whirlwind national tour in Indianapolis, it will mark a homecoming of sorts for a number of performers and instructors from Fort Wayne. This newspaper spoke with several of those participants. • Jacari Banks, a 2015 graduate of Homestead High School, is on the field with the Phanton Regiment, of Rockford, Ill. • Geoff Goelz serves as color guard director for the Legends, of Kalamazoo, Mich. Goelz will become the color guard instructor at Homestead High School this fall, while still contributing to design at Carroll and East Noble high schools. Goelz is a graduate of Heritage High School. • Taylor Healy, a graduate of Wayne High School, is marching for the third year with the Legends. • Jonathan Meader, who is leaving Homestead after several years as color guard director, is a dance and body movement adviser to The Crossmen, of San Antonio, Texas. • Bryen Warfield, the new assistant band director at Homestead High School, is teaching with the Bluecoats, of Canton, Ohio. The Bluecoats are the defending world champions.

and 2009. The corps was national bronze medalist in 2008. This past school year, he coached the Carroll High School winter guard to first place in Class A in the Indiana High School Color Guard Association. He served with Carroll for 10 years. During his brief break between high school band years, he’s busy with another brand of band.

“Honestly it’s just a lot of the activities and a lot of performing,” he explained. “It’s good experience getting to be with 150 other people who you just met and you get to perform in these huge venues and stadiums. It’s a once in a lifetime kind of thing.” The Legends has 32 in the color guard. “It’s fun

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Jacari Banks rehearses with the Phanton Regiment, a Rockford, Ill., unit of Drum Corps International. Banks is a 2015 graduate of Homestead High School.

DCI shows feature the musicality, pageantry, precision and themes of traditional marching bands, but without woodwind instruments. Unlike the even larger groups that compete in Indy with Bands of America, each drum corps is limited to 150 performers. Open Class units compete Aug. 7 and 8 at Michigan City. Then the attention turns to Indianapolis for a week of activities culminating in the DCI World Championship Finals at 4:45 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12. Performers and staff participate in hours of rehearsal each day. Each performer pays a fee for the right to tour, learn and compete on the national

level. “This is my first year in Drum Corps,” said Banks, formerly of Homestead. “It’s a pretty packed day. For the first month of spring training we got up at 7 and had an hour for breakfast and then practiced until 12 or so, and then an hour for lunch, and then we would go back to practicing until 6. Then a lunch break and then we would practice for the remainder of the night, from around 7 to 9 p.m. Lights-out would be around 11.” Banks marched with the Homestead band for four years. He said he has always been a fan of DCI. “Just being around everyone who has the same passion that I do, it’s definitely worth the hard

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visual rehearsal. And then second block is usually just dedicated to us cleaning the show, fixing things, etc., and third block usually we have an hour warmup and then we all go to full ensemble with everyone else,” she said. “On show days we wake up early, have one to two blocks depending on the time span we have until performance, then we shower and get ready and head to the performance site.” Then it’s warmup, uniform and “go perform out hearts out,” she said. Healy said she had to pass up a high school color guard teaching post this summer to make way for DCI. “I plan on being a part of the color guard community for a while,” she said. “It’s not even a hobby for me anymore, it’s my life. DCI has assisted me a lot. It’s given me so many amazing experiences and it’s definitely taught me a lot about myself and what hard work truly is.” She offered a tip for anyone who wants to march in DCI. “It’s going to be the hardest thing you do,” she said. “You’re going to want to give up within

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Bryen Warfield (center) is the assistant band director at Homestead High School and an instructor for the Bluecoats, an award-winning drum corps based in Canton, Ohio. He is shown with Bluecoats drum major Samuel Crawford and assistant drum major Graham Hopkins.

the first couple days, but don’t. Spring training will be very, very tough and you will cry and break down. But as soon as tour comes things get a little easier, so just hold on.” She said anyone who wants to audition for DCI should make the effort. “Even if you don’t make it, audition camps are so great. You’re going to learn so much about yourself. And if you get contracted, take it,” she said. “I always have to tell myself that this only comes to certain people and you only get to march for so many years …” Meader directed the

Homestead Winter Guard that took first place in Open Class at the Indiana High School Color Guard Association finals in Indianapolis in 2017. He also consulted with the 2017 Carroll indoor percussion squad that took second place in Scholastic A in the Indiana Percussion Association. In addition to his work with the drum line, he does choreography for the musicians of the Crossmen. This is his fourth position with an elite drum corps. “I stay involved in DCI because it helps keep me relevant,” he said. “It’s the

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most forward of the activities. They’re great kids and they’re paying $3,600 to do it.” He will cut back on his commitments this fall. “I’m just doing some other things,” he said. “I’m teaching yoga and traveling and teaching more stints with the Crossmen.” Warfield works with the brass staff, primarily the tuba section, of the world-champion Bluecoats. This is his first year on staff. He also marched with the corps from 2007-2009. He aged out of marching in 2010, but spent five summers with the brass staff of DCI’s Santa Clara, Calif., Vanguard. “It’s still music education and so for me it keeps me on my toes as a director because the talent level of the membership is so high, some of the best in the world,” he said. “It’s very quick. It forces me to really think hard and find new ways to say certain things.” Warfield graduated from the University of Louisville, with a degree in tuba performance. He worked with the marching band staff of North Hardin High School in Radcliffe, Ky.,

for three years before going to The Ohio State University in the fall of 2014 for his master’s in conducting. He finished in May 2016 and invested one year as assistant band director at Whiteland Community High School before taking the Homestead post. He will be assistant band dirctor and orchestra director. He works among outstanding marchers and instructors, he said. “Some of them are some of the best in the activity, so it’s a chance for me to step back and learn. I keep a note on my phone of catch phrases and exercises and really anything to share it with my students back home.” Drum Corps International held festivals at the University of Saint Francis in the summers of 2015 and 2016, but will not return to Fort Wayne this summer. Tickets for the Open Class preliminaries and finals at Michigan City start at $20. Tickets for the World Class finals at Indianapolis start at $39. See the full schedule and buy tickets at dci.org.

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City, area communities celebrating into autumn

Fort Wayne and surrounding communities are alive with festivals, right through autumn. Mark these events on your calendars and watch for the full list and updates at infortwayne.com. Send festival news to gsnow@kpcmedia. com.

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Fort Wayne Pride, July 21-22, Headwaters Park, Fort Wayne. Entertainment, food, vendors, KidSpace, workshops for the family. For details, visit fwpride. org. Allen County Fair, July 25-30. Entertainment, Monster Truck rides, 4-H and open class awards, pedal car races, hot-air balloons, demolition derby, and more. Daily dinner specials by community organizations. Midway rides and food, too. Daily gate admission $5 for adults, free for children 5 and under. For details, visit allencountyfairgroundsin. com. Baals Music Festival, July 28-29, downtown Fort Wayne. 5 p.m.-12 a.m. each night. $15 for all ages for two nights, $10 a night. For updates, visit itsbaals.com. Taste of the Arts, Aug. 25-26, Arts United Center, downtown Fort Wayne. 6-10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday. Art, culture, food, drink and more. For updates, visit artsunited.org/ tasteofthearts. Be a Tourist in Your Own Hometown, Sept. 10, noon-5 p.m., at 16 museums and other attractions in Fort Wayne. For updates, visit visitfortwayne.com. Middle Waves music

festival, Sept. 15-16, Headwaters Park, downtown Fort Wayne. 5-11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday. Two-day general admission tickets are $75. On day-ofshow, the ticket prices will increase by $10. For updates, visit middlewaves. com. Johnny Appleseed Festival, Sept. 16-17, Johnny Appleseed Park, East Coliseum Boulevard, Fort Wayne. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Free admission. Coliseum parking, $5; but free parking and shuttles available nearby. For updates, visit johnnyappleseedfest.com. River City Rat Race, Oct. 22. A 5k/10k race through the autumn parks and riverfront of downtown Fort Wayne. The race is fun and family friendly, and benefits the local YMCA. Watch for registration information and updates at fortwaynerunningclub.org

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St. Joe Pickle Festival, through July 22, throughout the DeKalb County town. Ice cream, fish fry, kids’ activities, pancake and sausage breakfast, parade, pickle-theme activities and fireworks. For details, visit stjoepicklefestival.com. While in town, visit and tour Sechler’s Pickles. Rolling into Roanoke, Saturday, July 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. A day of classy and classic cars to benefit the Roanoke Beautification Foundation. For details, visit rollingintoroanoke. com. Swiss Days, Berne, July 27-29. Music, quilt show, amusements, kids’ tractor

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pull, polka, tennis, entertainmentm food, parade. Visit bernein.com for a full schedule. Zanesville Lions Club Summer Festival (formerly Zanesville Homespun Day), July 29, Zanesville on the Allen-Wells County Line. Car show, arts and crafts show, free horsedrawn wagon rides, lots of food, townwide garage sales. (No parade this year.) For more information, visit Zanesville Lion’s Club Summer Festival on Facebook. Harlan Days, Aug. 3-5, at various points in the community. Car and bike show, Harlan Hustle 5k Run, parade, teen dance, grandstands shows. For details, visit harlandays. com. Monroeville Harvest Festival, Aug. 3-5, throughout the town. Dachshund Dash, parade, cutest-baby contest, amateur photo contest, horseshoe tournament. For details, visit infortwayne. com and monroevillein. com. SetonFest, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, 10700 Aboite Center Road, Fort Wayne, Aug. 5. Seton Miracle Miles race starts at 8 a.m. Also enjoy food tent,

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MARSH from Page A1 There will also be a secondary meeting room, Yankowiak said, and an enlarged working space for volunteers. “Our volunteers have been working in an office [space] that is maybe 10’ x 10’. We have volunteers that come in weekly. Their space is expanding fourfold. They’re going to be so excited,” she said. The office will be closed starting July 24 to

accommodate the move and will reopen Aug. 3, Yankowiak said. The Little River Wetlands Project is growing in other ways, she said. It has added new employees and a new position to address fresh challenges. Kristen Peck has come aboard as communications and major events coordinator, Yankowiak said. “This is the first time we’ve had anyone

handling our communications,” she said. “We have had lots of volunteers handling that activity. But it became too big for volunteers.” Peck previously worked in communications for IPFW and Mystic Brush, a face-painting company, Yankowiak said. The Little River Wetlands Project has also engaged the services of a new wetlands education coordinator, she said. Dana Claussen, a

recent University of Saint Francis graduate who served a wetlands internship in the office, has been promoted to the full-time position. Freya Bernston is the Project’s new volunteer program manager, Yankowiak said. She is an Indiana Master Naturalist, she said, who has special dragonfly expertise. “I am so excited,” Yankowiak said. “We were just talking about

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FOOD from Page A1 email voucher or attach it to your cellphone and get your wristband,” Hammond said. Community groups will serve home-style meals Wednesday-Saturday. Prices vary. • Wednesday, 5 p.m. — ham dinner, served by Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church. • Thursday, 5 p.m. — chicken dinner, served by Agape Church of the Brethren. • Friday, 5 p.m. — fish fry dinner, served by Huntertown Lions Club. • Saturday, 5 p.m. — beef and noodle dinner, served by Huntertown VFW Post 11314. The Cedar Creek Lions Club will serve the Fireman Appreciation Pancake Breakfast from 7-10 a.m. Saturday, which is Family Fun Day. The Masonic Lodge will operate the pull strip food booth each evening and from noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Visit allencountyfairgroundsin.com for the full fair schedule. Regular fair admission is $5, and free for children age 5 and younger. Parking is free.

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Kalamazoo Ringers perform here One of America’s best-known community handbell choirs performed for an audience of 120 people at Plymouth Congregational Church of Christ in Fort Wayne. Plymouth handbell choir director Tim Cunningham introduced the guest artists to an audience that included Plymouth music director Robert Nance and that represented many congre-

gations and church music leaders from the Summit City and beyond. Janet Van Valey directed the 15 members of the Kalamazoo Ringers in a program of 13 patriotic, sacred, blues and hometown band style numbers. Van Valey spoke of the “great despair and wonderful joy” that can be found in the music. The Kalamazoo Ringers began with a kitchen table talk in 1981.

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Classic Car Show and Festival.” For details, visit acdfestival.org. 161st Van Wert County Fair, Van Wert, Ohio, Aug. 30-Sept. 4. Cheer show, harness races, calf scramble, truck and tractor pull, demolition derby, Junior Fair livestock sale. For details, visit vanwertcountyfair.com. Tri-State Bluegrass Festival, Noble County Fairgrounds, Kendallville, Aug. 31-Sept. 3. FridaySunday ticket $35, which includes all shows and camping. Or buy by the day. For details, visit bluegrassusa.net. Grabill Country Fair, Sept. 7-9, throughout the town. Food, crafts, entertainment, games, parade. For details, visit grabillcountryfair.org. Bluffton Free Street Fair, Sept. 19-23. With Poor Jack Amusements, entertainment, agricultural events, a parade, and more. For details, visit blufftonstreetfair.com. Art at the Riverside, Sept. 23, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at Riverside Gardens, Leo-Cedarville. A juried art show presenting local talent and supporting local scholarships. For details, visit artattheriverside.com. Forks of the Wabash Pioneer Festival, Huntington, Sept. 23-24. Re-enactors illustrate the lives of Hoosier pioneers, military units conducting on foot and on horseback, traders hawking their wares, and meals being prepared over open fires. Follow pioneerfestival.org for details. DeKalb County Free Fall Fair, DeKalb County Fairgrounds, Auburn, Sept. 25-30. Follow dekalbcountyfair.org for details, or DeKalb County Free Fall Fair on Facebook. Apple Festival, Noble County Fairgrounds, Kendallville, Oct. 7-8. Visit kendallvilleapplefestival.com for updates. Renaissance in Roanoke, Oct. 14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., throughout the town. A plein air, juried art show with many related activities. For details, visit renaissanceinroanoke.org/event.

throughout the town. Amusements, carnival, fish fry, entertainment, parade. For details, visit huntertownheritagedays.com. Butler Days, Aug. 10-13. Businesses, organizations and churches host events throughout the town. Take in the annual hog roast, or the 9 p.m. Friday light parade, or Saturday evening entertainment. For updates, find Butler Indiana Happenings on Facebook. Indiana Music Festival, DeKalb County Outdoor Theater, 301 Center St., Auburn, Aug. 12, noon-10 p.m. Four bands, food trucks, kids’ activities. Visit Facebook for updates and ticket information. Mihsihkinaahkwa Pow Wow, Morsches Park, Columbia City, Aug. 18-20. The Miami people host this traditional pow wow with dance contests. The name translates as “Honoring Earth Mother.” Get details at miamipowwow.org. Supper on the Bridge, Spencerville, Aug. 19. Gather on the old covered bridge for dinner catered by Dutch Heritage, and enjoy music by Mark Brown. $30 per person. Registration due Aug. 1. For details and registration, visit spencervilleindiana.com. Defiance County Fair, Hicksville, Ohio, Aug. 19-26. Food, grandstand entertainment, marching bands, farm activities. Follow defiancefair.com for details. Waynedale Community Picnic, Aug. 26, Waynedale Park. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. A family-friendly event supported by more than 100 businesses. For details, visit waynedale. com/picnic. SummerFest, St. Rose of Lima, Monroeville, Aug. 26, 8 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Archer Dash, 3-on-3 basketball, laser tag, Family Feud on the Dewey Stage, cornhole tournament, bike blessing, Salsa Showdown contest, live auction and games, outdoor movie. For details, visit strosemonroeville.org or St. Rose Summerfest on Facebook. Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Festival, throughout Auburn, Aug. 27-Sept. 2. “The World’s Greatest

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The choir is now the nation’s oldest continually operating handbell choir. The borrowed bells have been replaced with multiple sets of bells. The choir now carries about 150 bells and Choirchimes on its tour. The choir has rehearsed in space provided by Grace Harbor Church of God since 2003. “They have never charged us a nickel of rent,” Van Valey said. The choir performs at two services each year at that host church. After the concert, members of the audience were invited to inspect the bells and to ask questions of the ringers. The concert was the first of the summer tour, which also visited Flatwoods, Ky., and Cincinnati, Worthington

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Audience members inspect the handbells after a leading handbell choir performed at Plymouth Congregational Church of Christ in Fort Wayne. The Kalamazoo Ringers have been performing since 1981.

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FISH from Page A1 to the end of their tail fin. The photo is sent to an app where the fish is measured and recorded. “You can only submit three fish [per day] but if you catch a bigger fish then you can cull a fish and put the bigger fish in,” Jaxton explained. Jaxton’s biggest catch of the tournament was an 18.75-inch bass that he caught with about 20 minutes left in the tournament, he said. In the Hobie tournament Jaxton was required to participate as a youth due to his age, but Jim said he would have come in 13th overall had he been in the

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The largest fish Jaxton Orr caught during the Hobie Bass Open on Kentucky Lake June 10-11 was an 18.75-inch bass with about 20 minutes to go in the tournament, he said.

adult division. Jaxton also participates in Indiana Kayak Anglers events alongside adults as well as online tournaments, where participants have so much time to

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Jaxton Orr poses with his trophy for winning the Hobie Bass Open youth division.

and help him realize that dream,” Jim Orr said in an email. While an angler can’t go as far in a kayak as they could in a motorized boat, the smaller vessel has its benefits, Jaxton said. “Kayak fishing you can get into areas where bass boats can’t get in and sometimes that can be an advantage,” he said, adding bass often like to swim in brushy or shady areas. Jim Orr also points out the kayak is easier to get in and out of the water

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and is something Jaxton, at only 14, can drive alone, as he would need a driver’s license for a bass boat. The Orrs live off Scott Road in southwest Fort Wayne. Jaxton has shared his love of kayak fishing with others, speaking to children at a Fort Wayne Parks Department youth fishing event, and encourages others to try the sport out. “If you get a kayak, trust me, you’ll really like it,” he said with a smile. Find us on Facebook

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FRIDAY, JULY 21

Full Speed Reverse performs. Riverside Gardens, 14701 Schwartz Road, Leo-Cedarville. 7 p.m. until approximately 8 p.m. Free. The band will present a variety of rock ‘n’ roll music from the 1970s and ’80s. Hubie Ashcraft performs. Jefferson Pointe, 4130 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Enjoy music around the courtyard fountain through the Friday Nites Live concert series. “The Last Five Years.” Arts, Commerce & Visitors Centre, 211 Water St., Bluffton. 7:30 p.m. $10. This musical by Jason Robert Brown explores a five-year relationship between a rising novelist and a struggling actress. Actor Gavin Drew is a musical theater major at Oklahoma State University and a regular in Fort Wayne Civic Theatre and Wells Community Theater. Read more and buy tickets at wellscocreativearts. com.

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SATURDAY, JULY 22

Monarch Market: Migrating Boutique Affair. Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission $5; ages 12 and younger free. This upscale boutique migrates from city to city across parts of the Midwest, highlighting small businesses. Visit monarchmarketaffair.com for details. “The Last Five Years.” Arts, Commerce & Visitors Centre, 211 Water St., Bluffton. 7:30 p.m. $10. This musical by Jason Robert Brown explores a five-year relationship between a rising novelist and a struggling actress. Actor Gavin Drew is a musical theater major at Oklahoma State University and a regular in Fort Wayne Civic Theatre and Wells Community Theater. Read more and buy tickets at wellscocreativearts. com. 2nd annual “Greenie” Music Fest. 6948 Casebeer Miller Road, Hicksville, Ohio. 2 p.m. This free outdoor concert showcases local musicians. The event celebrates the life of Eric Green, with family and friends. This year’s charity is Helping Hands of Hicksville, which helps cancer patients in the Hicksville area. Four bands are scheduled: Nordeek’s, Inner Solace, Dark Horse Trio and Cuyler Gillespie Band.

near 1400 Catalpa St., Fort Wayne. 6 p.m. Free. Fort Wayne Trails Inc. hosts bicycle rides during the summer months at various locations, including tonight’s 9-mile ride. Each participant is asked to wear a helmet and bring water for the ride. All participants ride at their own risk.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 26

“The Deathly Hallows: Part I.” Foellinger Theatre, 3411 Sherman Blvd., Fort Wayne. 7:30 p.m. Free. This 2010 Harry Potter movie is presented by the Fort Wayne Parks Department. The Junk Yard Band performs. Indian Trails Park, near Jorgensen Family YMCA, Aboite Center Road. 7-9 p.m. Free. The Concerts on the Green series is presented by the Aboite Township Trustee’s Office. Summer Nights at the Embassy. Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. 5-10 p.m. Tickets $5. Buy tickets at the STAR Bank box office at the Embassy, ticketmaster.com or by phone at (800) 745-3000. Fort Wayne-based singer/songwriter Jon Durnell and his band perform tonight. Menu items available for purchase from Shigs in Pit. Cash bar.

THURSDAY, JULY 27

Swing for the Symphony III. Orchard Ridge Country Club, 4531 Lower Huntington Road, Fort Wayne. Lunch at 11:15, shotgun start at noon. $125. To register to play, or to sponsor, or for more information, visit philharmonicfriends.com.

FRIDAY, JULY 28

The Bulldogs entertain. Georgetown Square, 6310 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. The Summer Concert Series continues with one of Fort Wayne’s favorite bands performing the best of the ’50s and the ’60s. Concerts are held between the Georgetown Branch Library and the shops and restaurants to the south, giving concertgoers access to food and drink vendors. School of Rock performs. Jefferson Pointe, 4130 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Enjoy music around the courtyard fountain through the Friday Nites Live concert series.

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Monarch Market: Migrating Boutique Affair. Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission $5; ages 12 and younger free. This upscale boutique migrates from city to city across parts of the Midwest, highlighting small businesses. Visit monarchmarketaffair.com for details.

TUESDAY, JULY 25

Little River Ramblers. Eagle Marsh West Entrance, Boy Scout Council parking lot, 8315 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. 9-11 a.m. Free. Hike and enjoy the interesting plants and wildlife of the preserves. Dress for the weather; boots recommended. Sponsored by Little River Wetlands Project. Contact info@lrwp.org or (260) 478-2515 for information or to reserve a place. Preschool Discovery Hour - Fossil Hunt. Fox Island County Park, 7324 Yohne Road, Fort Wayne. 1-2 p.m. $3 per child, $2 per adult. Children will explore fossils indoors, and then go outdoors to the fossil pile to hunt for them. Found fossils can be kept and carried home. Register by July 20. To register or for more information, email rzartman@allencountyparks.org or call Ron Zartman at (260) 449-3186. Allen County Neighborhoods Association quarterly meeting.

7-8:30 p.m. Citizens Square, 200 E. Berry St., Fort Wayne; in the Omni Room. 7-8:30 p.m. ACNA helps neighborhood associations in both incorporated and unincorporated areas of Allen County access county services and share ideas for resolving common concerns. Free parking is available in the public parking area in front of Citizens Square and at meters around the building. Enter the building at the northwest corner near Clinton Street. Trek the Trails. Meet at the Rockhill Park Trailhead,

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“Collateral Beauty.” Movies are sponsored by Glenbrook Nursing and Rehabilitation and Bethlehem Woods.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 2

Curbside Cruisers Car Club cruise-in. Athenian Family Restaurant, 1020 W. Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne. 5-8 p.m. Spectators welcome. For details, call (260) 485-5886. For information on cruise-ins from Orland, Ind., to Bryan, Ohio, visit libertycruisers.com. “The Deathly Hallows: Part II.” Foellinger Theatre, 3411 Sherman Blvd., Fort Wayne. 7:30 p.m. Free. This 2011 Harry Potter movie is presented by the Fort Wayne Parks Department. Summer Nights at the Embassy. Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. 5-10 p.m. Tickets $5. Buy tickets at the STAR Bank box office at the Embassy, ticketmaster.com or by phone at (800) 745-3000. Tonight, enjoy Salsa dancing with dance lessons provided by Salsa Loca with Melissa’s Latin Beat providing the dance music. Observers welcome. Dance participation optional. Menu items available for purchase from Salud. Cash bar. “Preserving Nature’s Bounty.” Allen County Extension Office, 4001 Crescent Ave., Fort Wayne. 7 p.m. Purdue Extension Service in Allen County will offer training on safe, home food preservation procedures. Contact the extension office at (260) 481-6826, or hadleyv@purdue.edu for registration information. Cost is $5, payable at the door, to cover printing costs. Class size is limited, so those interested are urged to register early. The workshop will answer frequently asked questions on canning, freezing and drying foods. The Bulldogs perform. Indian Trails Park, near Jorgensen Family YMCA, Aboite Center Road. 7-9 p.m. Free. The Concerts on the Green series is presented by the Aboite Township Trustee’s Office. Paws in the Park. Schnelker Park, 956 Park Ave., New Haven. 4-7 p.m. Animal rescue organizations and pet-related vendors will set up in the park during regular farmer’s market hours.

FRIDAY, AUG. 4

Big Caddy Daddy performs. Jefferson Pointe, 4130 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Enjoy music around the courtyard fountain through

Fort Wayne. Gather at 6:30 p.m.; meeting starts at 7 p.m. Nonmembers pay $5 to attend. Appleseed Quilt 7207 Engle Road Guild offers a Fort Wayne, IN 46804 trunk show and a lecture by author (260) 436-2255 and quilt teacher Toby Lischo. Visit gatewayquiltsnstuff for more on the speaker. Visit NEW! appleseedquiltersguild.com for New Location! details of the orga9830 Auburn Road, Suite 102 nization. Fort Wayne, IN 46825 Trek the Trails. Meet Located within the Offices on the east side of Dr. Mark Stoner, DDS of the Venderly Family pedestrian bridge over the St. Joe River on the 9830 Auburn Rd. IPFW Campus, Fort Wayne. 6 p.m. Free. Fort Wayne Trails Inc. hosts bicycle rides during the summer Beautiful smiles are for everyone - children, adolescents months at various and adults. Dr. Bussick and his staff have been creating locations, including dazzling, healthy smiles since 1997 in the Fort Wayne area. tonight’s 8-mile Dr. Bussick & the American Association of Orthodontists ride. Each particrecommend all children be seen by the age of 7; however, ipant is asked to It’s never too late to have straight teeth and a healthy smile. wear a helmet and bring water for the • Traditional Braces ride. All partici• Clear Braces Now accepting new patients at our Fort Wayne locations! pants ride at their • Invisalign & Invisalign Teen Call Today for your FREE Orthodontic Exam! own risk. Tuesday Movies.

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the Friday Nites Live concert series. Quilt show and bazaar. Monroeville United Methodist Church, 204 W. South St., Monroeville. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The Pieceful Quilters present this show in conjunction with the Monroeville Harvest Festival. The quilt show is made up of quilts made by members of the quilt group, which consists of 20 members. The exhibit will include hand-quilted items and machine-quilted items. Visitors will vote for their favorite quilt. Lois Levihn of Born Again Quilts will entertain with various demonstrations. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Vendors may reserve tables by contacting Kathy Beauchot at kjbeauchot@frontier.com or by calling (260) 623-2290. The cost is $10 per table.

SATURDAY, AUG. 5

Miami Lacrosse Stick Making, with Diane Hunter and Doug Peconge. Chief Richardville House, 5705 Bluffton

Road, Fort Wayne. 1-4 p.m. General admission $7; students and seniors $5; younger than 2 and History Center members, free. The History Center sponsors Miami Indian Heritage Days the first Saturday of each month, May through November. A guided tour of the house is included. Kid City. Noble County Fairgrounds, 580 Fair St., Kendallville. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. This interactive learning fair is for kids from tots to middle school and their families. Concessions available. Enjoy science, stories, animals, games, hobbies, gardening and more. Comedian John Crist. County Line Church of God, 7716 N. County Line Road, Auburn. $10-$25. Visit www.TrinityCommunications.org. Quilt show and bazaar. Monroeville United Methodist Church, 204 W. South St., Monroeville. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The Pieceful Quilters present this show in conjunction with the Monroeville Harvest Festival. The quilt show is made up of quilts made by members of the quilt group, which consists of 20 members. The exhibit will include hand-quilted items and machine-quilted items. Visitors will vote for their favorite quilt. Lois Levihn of Born Again Quilts will entertain with various demonstrations. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Vendors may reserve tables by contacting Kathy Beauchot at kjbeauchot@frontier.com or by calling (260) 623-2290. The cost is $10 per table.

SUNDAY, AUG. 6

Lost Ladybug Project. Fox Island County Park, 7324

Yohne Road, Fort Wayne. 1-3 p.m. Free with annual

pass or $2 park admission. Learn how to identify and find these tiny insects. LLP is a citizen science program through which all members of the family can participate and send results to the LLP. Register by July 28. To register or for more information, email Jeff Ormiston at jormiston@allencountyparks. org or call (260) 449-3180. Neighborhood block party. Bethany Lutheran Church, 2435 Engle Road, Fort Wayne. 4-8 p.m. Free food while supply lasts, karaoke, bingo, car show. “Come and get to know us and your neighbors,” the church said in a statement.

MONDAY, AUG. 7

Get Checking workshop. Allen County Extension Office, 4001 Crescent Ave., Fort Wayne. 5-9 p.m. Free. Register in advance by phone to Vickie Hadley, (260) 481-6826, or at hadleyv@purdue.edu. The program covers choosing and managing accounts and managing money and credit. Preschool Discovery Hour - Worm Farmers. Fox Island County Park, 7324 Yohne Road, Fort Wayne. 1-2 p.m. $3 per child, $2 per adult. Participants will build see-through worm habitats to take home, hunt for worms to live in them and end the program with a snack. Bring a clean, clear 2-liter and 16-ounce bottle for each worm farmer. Register by Aug. 3. To register or for more information, email rzartman@ allencountyparks.org or call Ron Zartman at (260) 449-3186. Prairie ecology lesson. Metea County Park Nature Center, 8401 Union Chapel Road at State Road 1, Leo-Cedarville. 10 a.m.-noon. $3 per student, $2 per adult. Study the plants and animals that live in the prairie. Register by Aug. 2. To register, email Ron Divelbiss at rdivelbiss@allencountyparks.org or call (260) 449-3778. Get details on this and other programs at allencountyparks.org. Band concert. Foellinger Theater, Franke Park, 3411 Sherman Blvd., Fort Wayne. Downbeat 7:30 p.m. Free. Fort Wayne Area Community Band performs. Trek the Trails. Moser Park Pavilion, 601 Main St., New Haven. 6 p.m. Free. Fort Wayne Trails Inc. hosts bicycle rides during the summer months at various locations, including tonight’s ride at Moser Park. Each participant is asked to wear a helmet and bring water for the ride. All participants ride at their own risk.

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Summer Nights at the Embassy. Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. 5-10 p.m. Tickets $5. Buy tickets at the STAR Bank box office at the Embassy, ticketmaster.com or by phone at (800) 745-3000. Tonight’s entertainers are the Alicia Pyle Quartet with jazz music and Pyroscope with non-flame light hooping and juggling. Menu items available for purchase from Bravas. Cash bar. The Mason Dixon Line Band performs. Indian Trails Park, near Jorgensen Family YMCA, Aboite Center Road. 7-9 p.m. Free. The Concerts on the Green series is presented by the Aboite Township Trustee’s Office.

FRIDAY, AUG. 11

Oferle performs. Jefferson Pointe, 4130 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Enjoy music around the courtyard fountain through the Friday Nites Live concert series. Männerchor fish fry. Park Edelweiss Reception Hall, 3355 Elmhurst Drive, Fort Wayne. 4:30-7 p.m. $9 for adults, $5 for kids 12 and younger. This dinner is presented by Fort Wayne Männerchor/Damenchor, a men’s and women’s choir dedicated to the preservation and promotion of German heritage as expressed in choral music. Association musicians play guitar and accordion and other instruments, singing mostly German music. The meal includes all-you-can-eat fish, sides, coffee and dessert. Drinks are available for purchase. Visit fortwaynemaennerchor.us for more information on the history of the association.

SATURDAY, AUG. 12

Young Eagles Flight Rally. Smith Field Airport, 426 W. Ludwig Road, Fort Wayne. Children 8-17 ride planes for free as Experimental Aircraft Association pilots donate their time and the use of their aircraft. Flights will begin at 9 a.m., weather permitting. For more information, call (260) 402-3478 or email youngeagles@eaa2.org. Blue Bucket Brigade. Allen County Walmart locations. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. The Boys & Girls Club of Fort Wayne partners with the Fraternal Order of Police and Fort Wayne United to build bridges between law enforcement and youth. Kids can have their picture taken with a police officer and receive a certificate to become “Deputy for a Day.”

SUNDAY, AUG. 13

Music in the Park. Schnelker Park, 956 Park Ave., New Haven. 3 p.m. Free. The New Haven Alumni Band performs. Liberty Cruisers cruise-in. Liberty Diner, Goshen Road at Coliseum Boulevard, Fort Wayne. 5-7:30 p.m. Car exhibitors are eligible for door prizes and a monthly cruiser award.

TUESDAY, AUG. 15

Tuesday Movies. The Community Center, 233 W. Main St., Fort Wayne. 1:30 p.m. Admission is free, but registration is required by the Monday before the movie. Call (260) 427-6460 to reserve a seat. Today’s movie is “A Dogs Purpose.” Movies are sponsored by Glenbrook Nursing and Rehabilitation and Bethlehem Woods. Trek the Trails. Meet at the parking lot near the old swimming pool at Swinney Park West, Fort Wayne. 6 p.m. Free. Fort Wayne Trails Inc. hosts bicycle rides during the summer months at various locations, including tonight’s 8-mile ride. Each participant is asked to wear a helmet and bring water for the ride. All participants ride at their own risk.

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crisis may have turned “the American dream” into an extended nightmare for many Indiana home buyers and sellers. Banks and mortgage lenders (who are not going out of business) have tightened up their lending requirements to the point where many home buyers today can no longer qualify for a mortgage. Record foreclosures, rising unemployment, losses in the financial markets and the current credit crunch have not only reduced the number of buyers who can buy but have also increased the number of houses that sellers need to sell. Prices are under pressure as home sellers lower their asking price to attract a buyer, and as lenders resell their foreclosed homes below market value. And it’s turning into a vicious cycle -- as many buyers need to sell their current home first -- and many sellers (unless they plan to rent) need new financing to get into their next home. As a result, a sea of real estate agents, mortgage brokers and home builders are going out of business. These professionals are in the business of serving buyers and sellers. But that’s hard to do with the credit crisis when the entire real estate industry traditionally relies on mortgage lending to finance buyers and get houses sold. What can homeowners do to sell their homes? How can buyers get financing if they can’t meet the tougher lending criteria on credit scores, income verification, down payment amounts and debt ratios?

There’s one local real estate professional who has found a way to make things work even with the present banking crisis. Mike MacDonald is the president of Summit City Investments, Inc. Since 1999, his private investment company has been buying houses throughout the Allen County, IN region without ever relying on banks. MacDonald’s company takes over existing mortgages or brings in private lenders allowing him to pay homeowners all cash for the properties. He then offers his properties for rent or “for sale by owner” using a variety of unique seller financing programs. By taking a long term approach and never relying on banks, business has never been better for MacDonald and his company. “Most sellers are unaware of the options we offer. What they need most is a qualified buyer... and we might just be that buyer. We can buy houses in as-is condition, pay top dollar and close in just a few days… or whenever they’re ready.”

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they must be desperate before calling him to buy their house. “It’s a very common misconception. But until I look at a house and do some research, I won’t know my game plan for the property or what I can offer. But after a single visit to the property and meeting with the homeowners I can let them know exactly what I can do. My offer is good for 7 days and it’s only at that point, with my offer on the table, that a seller can decide if I’m going to become their buyer.” In fact, price is not an issue for MacDonald. As an investor, what’s important to him is the determination of what income the property can produce. “It’s easy to determine. I also do an appraisal and look at the recent comparable sales. Then I do whatever I can to offer a seller up to full price today -- or about what they might net sometime in the future pursuing a more conventional route. What I can pay depends on the condition, location and financing options available for that type of property. It only takes about 10 minutes to prescreen a property over the phone and to set an appointment. We typically buy 1 out of every 4 properties we see. In fact, for about half of those I have purchased, the seller pursued their other options and then came to realize that my offer was the best all along.” MacDonald believes the three biggest reasons a house doesn’t sell are: 1) it is overpriced, 2) it is poorly marketed, or 3) it is not fixed up to show well. “I can pay a fair price on a home that needs work. I might even plan to increase the value or marketability by adding a bedroom or bath, finishing a basement or installing a new heating system. Brand new carpet and paint will go a long way to attract a qualified buyer. But I understand that many sellers don’t have the time, inclination or money to remodel a house... just to get it sold. We solve that problem for sellers.” Overpricing a home could be the biggest mistake. Listing agents sometimes suggest (or a seller might decide) to ask for a higher price than needed. This might be to test the market or leave wiggle room to negotiate. However, this can backfire if the seller wants (or needs) a quick sale, or when the “days on the market” stacks up causing buyers to wonder what’s wrong with the property. Another misconception about how Mike MacDonald buys houses is the idea that he’s probably looking for sellers in financial distress. “Look, when a seller is out of time or out of options, then I’m usually their best solution -- if their property is not over-financed. But most people headed for foreclosure are either overleveraged or actually looking to save their house. If I buy the house the seller must move. They really need to get into a more affordable home... but sometimes I can help by swapping properties.” MacDonald warns about companies and real estate investors who target distressed homeowners. “Recent laws have been passed in Indiana that apply to any business and investor who targets people in foreclosure. Be cautious, do your research and perhaps seek legal advice when anyone wants to charge you an upfront fee for helping to get your loan modified, or... if they’re promising to lease the home back to you. That rarely works out like the borrower expects and can lead to accusations of fraud. Perhaps rightly so.” What does a real estate investor like Mike MacDonald do with the houses he

buys each month? What about the hundreds of houses his company has bought throughout Allen County, Indiana over the last 14 years? Simple. He rents them out or resells them. “We’re usually managing 80 to 100 properties at any given time -- making us one of the largest owners of single family homes in the area. Each month we may have 10 to 15 houses for sale. Some we’ve owned for years and others we have recently bought.” With a reasonable down payment, MacDonald says he can sell you one of his properties using his popular owner financing programs -- even if you have damaged credit or a short job history. His most popular owner financing “If you can afford a first month’s rent, a last month’s rent and a security deposit, then I can probably sell you one of my houses.”

out some sellers who have found themselves in over their head.” “We do everything we can to get our buyers permanent bank financing. It’s a win-win because we pay sellers all cash and fund our deals with private lenders. Our lenders are mostly local individuals seeking alternatives to low bank CD rates. They earn 8 to 10% interest on real estate notes well-secured by our properties. When we get our buyer cashed out, we finally make our money and can payoff our investor. These investors usually want to reinvest allowing us to buy even more houses.” Unfortunately many of the mortgage programs once available are now gone. It’s reported that 75% of the available lending disappeared when FHA changed their rules last October and again early this year. But, if you have money to put down and can prove your income, there are still loans available now. In fact, some rural development loans and VA loans still allow qualified buyers to borrow with no money down. “We help all of our buyers get a bank loan as quickly as possible... or we finance them ourselves. But we’ve never relied on banks. That keeps us in control and maintains our sanity. But we get those loans done every chance we get. In fact, sometimes a buyer can qualify and doesn’t even know it. Other times they can qualify but need a flexible seller. We’re one of the most creative and flexible sellers you’ll ever find,” says MacDonald. Does buying or selling a home have to be difficult? Maybe not! “President Obama says today's economy is the worst since the Great Depression and it may take many years to recover. Unfortunately I think he’s right and so do many sharp economists.” Interested in selling your property quickly and easily? Looking to buy a new home without bank qualifying? It may be worth checking in with Mike MacDonald and his staff at Summit City Investments, Inc. Call them at (260) 267-0760 485-9437 or visit them online at www.SummitCityInvestments.com. They’re in a unique position to help buyers and sellers overcome the new challenges created by the recent mortgage market meltdown and credit crisis. And if you’re looking for a conservative way to earn 8-10% interest on your idle cash savings or retirement funds, call and ask for info on becoming one of their private lenders.

program includes the opportunity to build “sweat equity.” Before repairing or remodeling a newly acquired house, MacDonald offers it in “as-is” condition to his buyer’s list. This allows his client to do the work (to suit their own preferences) in exchange for all or part of a down payment. “I have a lot of buyers who check my website each week looking for these ‘fixer upper’ deals. But if the home is not under contract within 10 days or so then I’ll hire my contractors to fix it up completely.” His next most popular program is a down payment assistance plan. Many buyers turn to MacDonald’s company because they don’t have the down payment required by today’s cautious lenders. Mike helps buyers build up equity or a down payment over time with his rent-to-own (or lease with the option to buy) program. In this program you can rent the property you’ve decided to buy, but have the option to close anytime over the next 1, 2... or even 5 years. A portion of the rent each month is credited toward buying. Additional amounts can be paid monthly for more rapid equity build up plus other promised amounts can be made later... like proceeds from the sale of another property or a pending tax refund. Once the buyer has enough “skin” in the deal, MacDonald can close with owner financing at the predetermined, mutually agreed upon price and terms. Or the buyer SUMMIT CITY INVESTMENTS, INC. is can close with a new bank loan. According located at 2200 Lake Avenue, Suite 123 in to MacDonald, “There are so many reasons Fort Wayne, IN, holds a Certificate of my buyers like some time before qualifying Good Standing from the Indiana Secretary for a mortgage. They may need to sell their of State, and is a BBB Accredited business house, work on their credit, establish more with the Indiana Better Business Bureau time on a job or establish two years of with an A+ rating, provable income on tax returns when self-employed. All our buyers are put in Mike MacDonald is the President of touch with a sharp mortgage broker who Summit City Investments, Inc. He is a creates a plan for them. We can recommend an affordable credit repair company that can 37-year resident in the local community, do unbelievable things given even a short 6 to and has been a long term partner in his 12 months to work on a file. This also helps family’s independent insurance agency and tax & accounting firm (G. A. MacDonald Associates, Inc.)

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