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essentials HOMEI am Joni and Ron Dick
By Lauren Caggiano
You could say the Dicks are a power couple. Ron owns and operates the architectural firm Design Collaborative and Joni devotes a great deal of her time to fostering kittens. And when they’re not engaged in these pursuits, you can find them restoring an historic home in the West Central neighborhood. In other words, there’s no stopping this high-energy pair who are bullish on Fort Wayne’s present and future.
“I was born at Parkview Hospital and raised here,” said Ron. “I grew up in Waynedale for the most part and went to Wayne High School then on to Ball State for college. I did my internship in San Diego, and then moved back in 1982. I took a job and was at a local company for 10 years and then started Design Collaborative in 1992.”
Joni, who hails from Huntington County, originally said she’s glad she made the move to Fort Wayne. That’s how her path crossed with Ron. The two later married and started a family. They had made their home on the north side for nearly 30 years but recently decided to downsize and take on a burden of love — renovating a charming property in the heart of downtown. The two couldn’t be happier about their decision, although it’s a transition from the flavor of suburban life.
“It’s like everyone sits on the front porch,” Joni said. “People walk their dogs by and say hi. Everyone seems to know our dog because she always goes out and greets them. It’s also fun because we’re a five-minute walk from anywhere downtown.”
When they’re not walking in the neighborhood, you can catch them on tandem bikes or even scooters. Since making the move, the couple said they feel more plugged into the activity and positive momentum happening in the urban core.
Speaking of activity, Joni keeps busy with her animal welfare work. In fact, she was instrumental in helping advance the cause locally.
“I volunteer with Animal Care and Control,” she said. “Ten years ago, we didn’t have a program to serve pregnant mama cats or baby kittens. Now we bottle feed them every two hours. I was among the first people to do that there.”
That’s not the full extent of her work, however. She also takes in kittens and cats until they have an adopted family lined up. To date, she said she’s fostered more than 200 kittens or pregnant/nursing mother cats over the last decade.
This work keeps her busy and fulfilled, but she and Ron also make time for other pursuits like visiting with their children and grandchildren — and travel. According to Ron, Fort Wayne being only a few hours’ drive from cities like Chicago, Ann Arbor, Detroit is an asset.
Yet in their travels they’ve also discovered that the grass isn’t always greener in larger cities. If you ask Ron, Fort Wayne has a lot to offer, and he feels fortunate to be a stakeholder in its renaissance.
“We’ve been blessed to work on a lot of the projects downtown, including Harrison Square, Cityscape Flats and Skyline Tower, and Promenade Park, and we’ve got more stuff in the works that’s pretty darn exciting,” he said. Joni and Ron Dick
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On Her Nightstand
By Wendy Stein
What are you currently reading?
“Practical Magic,” a romance novel by Alice Hoffman; “Mom Up: Thriving with Grace in the Chaos of Motherhood” by Kara-Kae James; and “Together: Why Social Connection Holds the Key to Better Health, Higher Performance, and Greater Happiness” by former Surgeon General Vivek H. Murphy.
With young daughters at home, my reading time is rarer than I’d like, but it is still important self-care for me. Sometimes reading allows my mind to escape and mentally breathe. Other times, reading fuels my love of learning, and sometimes I’m simply wanting to explore perspectives that help me understand myself and the world around me.
The storylines in “Practical Magic” pull me into another world that feels real enough to be relatable but with enough paranormal nuance to give my imagination some quality time in action. It’s the second book in a series, following pairs of sisters from various generations who have family roots that go back centuries. There is a third book due to be released later this year, and you can bet I’ll be reading along to see where love and life take this family next.
The content offered in “Mom Up” helps affirm and build-up what I call my “mom hat.” Navigating life as a mother is still a relatively new adventure for me. Seeking perspective that aligns with my faith in this area helps keep me focused on growing into my own purpose while helping build the strengths and purpose that my daughters were born into. And the chapters are easy to squeeze into the quiet moments of a day, which for moms usually don’t last long!
And, finally, “Together” has really piqued my interest for several reasons. It connects with my personal affinity for understanding communication and relationships, and its timely focus is on how social relationships are critical to the survival of humanity. The research that has been building on this topic combined with the health and social crisis we have all been navigating makes for an eye-opening read that presents a multitude of concepts that easily apply to the world around us now and the post-pandemic world we are all longing for.
What was your favorite book as a child?
One of the books I remember most from my childhood was the original “Madeline” by Ludwig Bemelmans. I can still recite most of the book by heart. My vintage Madeline doll has officially been passed down to my daughters, and they own their own copies of the book, as well as other Madeline stories. Some childhood favorites never lose their luster. a
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Healthy Sleep Habits for Children
How to Help Your Children Fall – and Stay – Asleep
by Mary Jane Bogle
There isn’t a parent alive who hasn’t struggled with getting children to fall asleep— or stay that way throughout the night. It’s a complaint that Dr. Aaron Roberts, a sleep medicine physician at Parkview Health, hears often. “Not a day goes by that I don’t get questions from parents or see a pediatric patient struggling with sleep issues,” he said. “Usually, parents come in very distressed. They are willing to do anything to get their children to sleep through the night.”
Some sleep problems are caused by medical conditions, such as sleep apnea or Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS). More often than not, however, parents are actually part of the problem and need as much training as their children to restore rest to the family. Here, Dr. Roberts shares two common sleep issues in children and offers parents some commonsense solutions to help their children develop good sleep hygiene.
Sleep Issue #1:
Circadian Rhythm Disruptions
Turns out, every person’s body follows a natural rhythm, or cycle, that repeats every 24 hours. When that cycle gets disrupted, sleep gets disrupted, too. These disruptions are especially common during the back-to-school season, when children have to rise early for school. Another disrupter occurs during the switch to Daylight Savings Time.
Sleep Issue #2:
“Most children don’t even realize they have awakened,” he said. The trouble comes for children who associate sleep with something, such as nursing, riding in a car, or snuggling with a parent.
“If they wake and don’t have that security measure,” said Dr. Roberts, “they have trouble going back to sleep.” 3 Avoid bright lights at least one hour before bedtime. “Light, particularly the blue light in electronic devices, is a strong stimulant that can mess up the circadian rhythm,” said Dr. Roberts. Investing in a set of blackout curtains can help, as well, especially during the switch to Daylight Savings Time.
If your child struggles with these sleep issues, here are four practical steps you can take to bring rest back into the family routine.
1Create and follow a strict bedtime routine “Doing the exact same thing every single night sets the body up for sleeping,” said Dr. Roberts. For most young children, that means baths, pjs, story, and lights out. Whatever you do, however, is less important than keeping that routine consistent.
2Awaken at the same time each day. This tip is especially important for teens, who tend to sleep in over the weekend only to struggle with early rising come Monday morning. 4 Put children to bed when they’re drowsy but not asleep. “Putting children to bed when they are half asleep,” said Dr. Roberts, “helps them associate sleep with their beds instead of feeding or snuggling.”
Implementing these commonsense solutions will go a long way toward restoring rest to the family. Of course, if sleep problems persist, it’s always a good idea to check with a pediatrician. a
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How to Have an NYC Inspired Weekend
GLO GOES | Travel without Leaving FORT WAYNE
By Stacie Ball Most people dream of visiting the city that never sleeps at least once in their lifetime, but funds, distance, or lack of time often make it unrealistic. With a little finesse, you can plan a trip with authentic NYC experiences right here in Fort Wayne!
Food
Pizza
Get a taste of New York by visiting Big Apple Pizza on Wells Street. The co-owners developed their pizza to mimic something you would get in NYC. The crust is thin and crispy with just enough sauce and toppings to fold it and continue walking like a true New Yorker.
Accommodations and Transportation
Hotel
Start your trip off right by staying at the swanky new Bradley Hotel decorated by Provenance and Vera Bradley co-founder, Barbara Bradley Baekgaard. The hotel features 124 rooms, nine themed suites, two restaurants, and a rotating art gallery. Enjoy fine linens, a virtual concierge, in-room Well + Fit Kits, pet perks, and a skyline view of Fort Wayne from the rooftop bar, Birdie’s. There is even a Vera Bradley bag designed to match the wallpaper in the women’s restroom!
Carriage Rides
What NYC experience would be complete without a carriage ride? Wrap in your blanket as a team of beautiful horses takes you on a leisurely ride through downtown. View breathtaking holiday lights as a tour guide provides details of Fort Wayne’s history. Rides usually begin at Don Hall’s Gas House and last 30 to 60 minutes. Make a reservation with Sentimental Journey, Rosewood Carriage Rides, or Camelot Carriage Rides. Diner
Liberty Diner on Goshen Road features many NYC favorite dishes such as quiche, burgers, lasagna, and even souvlaki. The servers wear patriotic ties, and pictures of New York attractions cover the walls.
Snacks
Revitalize Health Bar is a small shop on Berry Street packed with items you would find in a New York convenience store. The owners modeled it after their favorite Manhattan bodega called Tribeca Bagels.
Entertainment
Embassy Theatre
One of the most memorable events in The Big Apple is a Broadway show. The historic Embassy hosts Broadway productions, concerts, cinema, and educational programming. Cats and Hairspray are set to wow audiences in early 2022. Feast your eyes on A Motown Christmas or Straight No Chaser in December.
Fort Wayne Ballet
This traveling group will be presenting a family favorite, The Nutcracker, through December 12 at the Arts United Center on East Main Street. The ballet will perform Alice in Wonderland and Sleeping Beauty in 2022.
Clyde Theatre
Witness an amazing musical performance with state-of-the-art sound and lighting designed by Sweetwater. The Club Room next door has a fully stocked bar and a delicious menu for pre-event drinks and eats. Events listed for December are Here Come the Mummies, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s Wild and Swingin’ Holiday Party, Thunderstruck: America’s AC/ DC Tribute, and A Nashville Family Christmas.
Decemberto-do list . . .
By Ray Balogh
3| Friday |
Toys for Tots Holiday Concert
Starring “She Shed.” Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Please bring a new, unwrapped toy to share. Pasta dinners available. Tickets are $12. cottageeventcenter.com 3 | Friday |
First Friday
Theme: “Winter Wonderland.” Free admission. 5 p.m.-8 p.m., downtown Wabash. 260.563.0975, wabashmarketplace.org. 3 | Friday |
First Friday
Festive block party atmosphere with food, nonprofit and business vendors; live entertainment. Free admission. 5 p.m.-9 p.m., downtown Warsaw. 574.267.6311, warsawcdc.org/first-friday.
3-4 | Friday-Saturday |
“At Home: Tea with the Swinney Sisters”
The Historic Swinney Homestead will be decorated in Victorian Christmas grander. Guests are invited to celebrate with tasty savories, sweets and tea. Seasonal music by The Hearthstone Ensemble. Gift shop open. Fundraising event to support maintenance of the Homestead. $25/person. 1:30 p.m.-4 p.m. both days, Swinney Homestead, 1424 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. Make reservations at 260.747.1501 or 260.432.4232. settlersinc.org.
3-4 | Friday-Saturday |
Christmas in the Village
A favorite holiday tradition in Roanoke, with a lighted parade, Santa, caroling, activities for kids and shopping as we celebrate the Christmas season. 5 – 8 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. discoverroanoke.org.
4| Saturday |
Native Plant Propagation Series: Winter Seed Sowing Workshop
Learn the easiest way to grow native plants from seeds, and take home a recycled plastic container, seeds and soil. For all ages. RSVP at least 24 hours in advance. Free admission. 2 p.m.-4 p.m., Eagle Marsh barn, 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne. 260.918.7119 or m.russell@lrwp.org, lrwp.org. 5 | Sunday |
Decatur Flea Market
Nearly 100 indoor vendors, hot food available. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. (year-round), Riverside Center, 231 E. Monroe St. (Highway 224 East), Decatur. Contact Carla at 260.517.8182, decaturcoinshow.com, facebook.com/decaturindianafleamarket.
7, 14, 21, 28 | Tuesday |
Hike and explore the interesting plants and wildlife of Eagle Marsh. Dress for weather, boots recommended. Bring binoculars for a close-up view. Free admission. 9 a.m.-11 a.m., Arrowhead Prairie, 8624 Aboite Road, Roanoke. 260.478.2515, info@lrwp.org, lrwp.org.
11 | Saturday |
Bundle Up!
Learn how animals bundle up for winter, check out animal tracks. Dress for the weather, boots recommended. RSVP at least 24 hours in advance. Free admission. Noon-1:30 p.m., Eagle Marsh barn, 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne. 260.387.0399 or email a.munger@lrwp.org, lrwp.org. 14 | Tuesday |
Annual Holiday Concert
80-member Fort Wayne Area Community Band will perform classic Christmas songs, along with Celtic Carol, Christmas on Broadway, The Holly and the Ivy and others. Tickets available at box office before the concert. $8/adult, $7/senior, $4/non-PFW student with ID, free for 18 and under and PFW students with ID. Free garage parking across from Music Center. 7:30 p.m., John & Ruth Rhinehart Music Center, Purdue Fort Wayne, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne. 15 | Wednesday |
Brumal Beavers
Learn about beavers and what they might be doing this time of year. Dress for the weather, boots are recommended. RSVP at least 24 hours in advance. Free admission. 9 a.m.-10 a.m., Eagle Marsh barn, 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne. 260.387.0399 or email a.munger@lrwp.org, lrwp.org.
31 | Friday |
Oldies with The Mooncats
The Cottage Event Center is hosting a concert and prime rib dinner to ring in the New Year, benefitting Oak Hill Farm. Tickets are $49 for the prime rib dinner. Dinner at 6 p.m.; music 7:15 to 10 p.m.
• Wednesday, Dec. 1 (through Jan.2), 1st Garden Glimpse of new
“Alpine Holiday” exhibit, 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m., included with regular admission • Thursday, Dec. 2, $1 Night Insight: Holiday Concert with Those Two
Guys in Suits and Ties, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., $1 admission • Thursday-Friday, Dec. 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, Late-Night Light Display, 5 p.m.-8 p.m., included with regular admission • Saturday, Dec. 4, 11, 18, Santa & Reindeer Saturdays, noon-4 p.m., included with regular admission • Saturday, Dec. 4, 11, 18, Days of Holly Shopping, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at conservatory shop and various vendors downtown. Conservatory admission not required to shop. • Sunday, Dec. 12, Suzuki Strings Performance, 2 p.m.-2:45 p.m., included with regular admission
Adults $5, children (3-17) $3, children (2 and under) free. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday; noon-4 p.m. Sunday; closed Monday. 1100 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne. 260.427.6440, botanicalconservatory.org.
Embassy Theatre
• Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 4-5, Cookies with Santa, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. Sunday, $10 general admission • Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 4-5, Project Ballet’s “The Nutcracker,” 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, $18/$26/$35 • Tuesday, Dec. 7, “A Motown Christmas,” 8 p.m., $36/$46/$56 • Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Dec. 10, 11, 18, 19, Fort Wayne
Philharmonic: “Holiday Pops,” 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, $27 to $86
NOTE: Ticket prices are subject to fluctuation based on demand. 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. 800.745.3000, fwembassytheatre.org.
Memorial Coliseum
• Friday-Saturday, Dec. 3-4, Le Chic Holiday Market, 5 p.m.-9 p.m.
Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, $5, free for children 12 and under
Parking $6 main lot, $10 preferred lot. Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne. 260.482.9502, memorialcoliseum.com
Fort Wayne Museum of Art
Exhibitions: • A Place Away: Martina Lopez (through Dec. 12) • AFROS: A Celebration of Natural Hair by Michael July (through Dec. 31) • America the Beautiful: Photographs by Clyde Butcher (through Jan. 30, 2022) • A Century of Making Meaning: 100 Years of Collecting (through
March 13, 2022) • A Sense of Place: Abstract Art in Northern Indiana (Dec. 4 through
March 13, 2022) • Saints & Shepherds: New Work by Hebru Brantley (Dec. 4 through
March 13, 2022) • Dazzle, Pattern, Color, Bling: The Alluring Patterns of Liz Quisgard (Dec. 18 through Feb. 27, 2022) • Planes, Trains & Automobiles: Classic Toys and Americana (ongoing)
Events: • Thursday, Dec. 2, Curator’s Tour: America the Beautiful, 12:15 p.m. Adults $8, students (pre-K through college) $6, seniors (65 and older) $6, families $20, free admission for veterans and veterans’ families, free general admission 5 p.m.-8 p.m. every Thursday. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday (closed Mondays), 311 E. Main St., Fort Wayne. 260.422.6467, fwmoa.org. • Friday-Saturday, Dec. 3-4, Christmas Madrigal Dinner Theater, 6 p.m., Honeywell Center, $49 • Sunday, Dec. 5, “The Magic Snowman,” 2 p.m., Honeywell Center, $15/adult, $10/child 3-12 • Tuesday, Dec. 7, “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” 7:30 p.m., Eagles Theatre, free admission • Tuesday, Dec. 7, Celtic Angels Christmas, 7:30 p.m., Honeywell
Center, $25/$35/$45 • Saturday, Dec. 11, 38 Special, 7:30 p.m., Honeywell Center, $35/$49/$79/$115 • Sunday, Dec. 12, NewSong & Big Daddy Weave, 7:30 p..m.,
Honeywell Center, $25/$35/$50 • Sunday, Dec. 12 and 19, Brunch with Santa, 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.,
Honeywell Center, $16.95/adult, $8.95/children 5-12, free/4 and under • Tuesday, Dec. 14, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” 7:30 p.m., Eagles
Theatre, free admission • Thursday, Dec. 16, Jim Brickman, 7:30 p.m., Eagles Theatre, $29/$39/$69 • Friday, Dec. 17, Ernie Haase, 7:30 p.m., Honeywell Center, $25/$35/$75 • Saturday, Dec. 18, The Beach Boys, 7:30 p.m., Honeywell Center, $54/$74/$105 • Tuesday, Dec. 21, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” 7:30 p.m.,
Eagles Theatre, free admission • Wednesday, Dec. 22, Fort Wayne Philharmonic “Holiday Pops,” 7:30 p.m., Honeywell Center, $20
Honeywell Center and Ford Theater, 275 W. Market St., Wabash. Eagles Theatre/ Ballroom, 106 W. Market St., Wabash. Honeywell House, 720 N. Wabash St., Wabash. 13-24 Drive-In, 890 IN 13. Dr. Ford Home, 177 W. Hill St., Wabash. 260.563.1102, honeywellarts.org. a
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By Julie Young
Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21)
Although large family gatherings are not your cup of tea, you are willing to do your part to help with the preparations and put in an appearance before making a quick escape for a more intimate affair. Remember, the gift of your presence is greater than the presents you give.
Capricorn (December 22 - January 19)
The holidays will force you to leave your comfort zone, and though you may be uneasy with the social whirlwind at first, you will gradually find yourself enjoying the celebrations and taking a larger part in them. Remain patient this month, Capricorn. Good things come to those who wait.
Aquarius (January 20 - February 18)
Compulsory family reunions and parties tend to bore someone as untamed and impulsive as you, so why not add some of your personal flair? Your je ne sais quoi will be talked about for years to come if you put it to good use this month. Pisces (February 19 - March 20)
The winter holidays will provide some excellent opportunities for Pisces that will carry you into 2022. If at all possible, take a few days to get away from it all and evaluate the relationships in your life. Distance yourself from those who do not add value to your existence. Aries (March 21 - April 19)
Along with the holiday season, this month will also bring undue stress into your life—from holiday shopping to meeting new people with whom you will have little in common. Restrain yourself from overindulging in alcohol this month or using it as a way to get through uncomfortable situations. It’s not worth it.
Taurus (April 20 - May 20)
This month you will reconnect with others and realize why old friends are the best. You will be skeptical of newcomers who threaten to upset the delicate balance of your life, but remember they have some flavor to add as well. Beware your desire for forbidden fruit. Gemini (May 21 - June 20)
December is a magical time so embrace your inner child. In addition to tireless energy, you will be spontaneous and passionate in matters of the heart. Quality time with your family will be priceless and failure to savor it will have devastating consequences. Cancer (June 21 - July 22)
This is the month to forgive old debts and get along with those with whom you have had contentious relations. Doing so will make the holidays more festive and your load a little lighter to bear. Free yourself of certain obligations and look ahead to the New Year with joy. Leo (July 23 - August 22)
For someone who tends to live life on her own terms, you will be more conservative during the holidays – preserving every tradition and celebrating in a tried and true manner. Take care of your health. Even a small sniffle could ruin the festivities and no one likes to be sick at one of the most romantic times of the year. Virgo (August 23 - September 22)
Beware of quarrels that will upend the peace and goodwill you must show to others this time of year. Graciously welcome whoever shares the holidays at your table and be grateful for their presence. Get some much-needed rest. The year ahead will be full of twists and turns. Libra (September 23 - October 22)
You are filled with the holiday spirit this month and you will not let anything stand in the way of enjoying the traditions you have loved since you were a child. A quarrel will crop up that will threaten to upend your good mood. Don’t let it get you down. The misunderstanding will pass. Scorpio (October 23 - November 21)
You will be a restless spirit in December who can’t wait to get away from it all. Why not buck tradition and celebrate the season by taking part in a humanitarian endeavor? There are so many people out there who could benefit from your talents and your passion to serve. a
