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Greetings glo readers, September is here! Once the calendar flips, I am ready to pack away my summer clothes and slip into cozy sweaters… but I know many people who want to hang onto warm weather just a little bit longer. Luckily, September usually offers up a bit of it all. But our theme this month is “Celebrate Fall + Fall Weddings,” and we are all about helping you gear up for the change in season. Some probably think it’s “basic,” but my favorite season is fall. I love the changing leaves, the crispness in the air, hauling out my coldweather clothes, and sipping on hot cocoa and lattes. Fall activities kick off this month, as well, like visits to pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and apple orchards. Perhaps my favorite fall activity is leaf peeping. I love watching the changing colors this season. If you do too, check out the feature on page 38 that highlights some great locations to get the best show. Fall is also a popular time for weddings, so we have outlined some 2022 trends in our Fall Weddings feature on page 18. Like it or not, fall is the time to prepare for winter, so we put together a “Preparing Your Home For Winter Checklist” on page 34. What fun things do you have planned this month? I’d love to hear from you. may end up next
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Locally I have work at Ruth Koomler’s Gallery with a feature on my birthday: September 14, from 5-9 PM. Also, I show at Gallery K , and with the Fort Wayne Artists Guild at some of their exhibit venues. This October, I am one of the Falling for Art open studio artists.
Title of piece: Oh My…Miss Mary!
My inspiration to create art is always about the people I see, and I am super excited if they are willing to pose for me. My passion is to paint people and then create a story using them as a theme in the painting. Sometimes it’s a collaboration and sometimes it’s as simple as just capturing the light wrap ping around their hair.
I have been creating some type of art my entire life. At 19, I started a career as a hair designer and worked in that field for forty years, never having the time to do artwork, but I drew as a child and have always done something creative. I started oil painting in 2013, but I believe every experience in your life translates to your canvas. What advice do you have for other artists starting out? My advice to someone starting out is to work from life as much as you can. It is important to learn to draw first and understand the elements of painting; then you can break the rules successfully. Where can we find your work?
How long have you been creating art?
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I was inspired to paint this because my model and friend has this utterly Betty Boop look and personality that I just had to paint, and my historic home in the ’07 neighborhood is the perfect backdrop for many vintage style paintings. Where do you find inspiration for your art in general?
Current Town: Fort Wayne, Indiana
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In Roanoke at Tree of Life Gallery, Katharos and Absolute Knead. My biggest project this year will be my solo show: “Unity with Variety,” which opens October 1, at the Jeffrey Krull Gallery inside the downtown library.
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Susan’s Fashions
The best cold weather investment you can make is sweaters! Anything from coat sweaters to light layered sweaters to oversized and comfy sweaters. Sweater vests used for a dressy or casual layered look will be popular, especially over a white shirt. With so many still working from home these days, Sue noted that “cozy knits that can go from work to play to home are the most popular for fall 2022.”
Susan’s Fashions on Jefferson Blvd. offers a unique array of apparel, jewelry, shoes, and accessories. We spoke with the owner, Sue, to see what she’ll be stocking in her shop this season. Here are a few of the key items you may want to invest in as you prepare for the colder months ahead.
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We may be trying to beat the heat right now, but fall is just around the corner. Soon we’ll be hanging up our jumpsuits and swapping our tanks for cozy sweaters. It can be hard to keep up with what’s in this season, so we got the scoop from a local fashion shop so you can get a jump start on your fall wardrobe.
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Basics Sticking to the basics is easy and so versatile when it comes to your wardrobe. Consider picking up a nice pair of black pants, white shirts of varied lengths and styles, as well as faux suede jackets to layer over any playful tops you have. Having some key pieces that can easily adapt to multiple outfits is a great investment this season.
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Puffers Speaking of layering, we’ll be seeing puffer jackets making a big comeback this year. “From all lengths for vests and jackets to coats, as well. Oversized and overly puffy are the key trends,” Sue said. Puffers are great for colder days but also have a unique flair to them.
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“Boots with heavy soles continue to come on strong,” Sue said, as well as cowboy boots paired with skirts and dresses. Finding the right shoe for your look is a bit of a balance but well worth it when the look comes together! a
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Shoes & Boots Comfort is hard to beat these days, especially with the busy lifestyle that most of us have. That’s why we won’t see sneakers as a trend going away anytime soon. They work well with jeans to dresses and can help make a dressy look a little bit more fun and casual. And even though sneakers may be the shoe of choice, we still have room for a few more options this fall.
Accessories In her shop, Sue is seeing quite a bit of “fun chunky jewelry, as well as designer logo jewelry and handbags.” If you’re keeping your clothing on the more basic or neutral side, an accessory or two can be just the thing to make your outfit pop. Bandanas and small scarves are popular, as well, and can really add charm to an outfit.
“This can include bloating, pelvic pain, abdomi nal pain, difficulty in eating or feeling full,” he said. “As physicians, it is important to rule all things out, perform pelvic exams, and order work ups as needed. I would also hope that physicians would know not to discount patient complaints.”
While the median age of diagnosis is 63, all women are at risk for the 30 types of ovarian cancer, which ranks fifth in female cancer deaths. If diagnosed early, the five-year survival rate is more than 90 percent. However, this only hap pens 20 percent of the time. When diagnosed in Stage 3 or 4, the five-year survival rate decreases to 28 “Unfortunately,percent. at this point in our medical knowledge, we don’t have effective screening tools for ovarian cancer,” said Denise Glasser, client advocate at Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana. “There are symptoms to watch out for, and people who have a history of ovarian cancer or other high-risk factors are monitored carefully, but people need to be in touch with their bodies and pay attention to the signs that something might be wrong.”
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Each September, glo pays tribute to our magazine’s namesake, Gloria Baumgartner, who lost her fight with ovarian cancer in 2008. Gloria was not only a dear friend, loving wife and mother, but she was also the highly respected business manager and treasurer of The Papers (glo’s parent company) where her husband, Ron, continues to serve as president and publisher. That is why an annual visit to your personal physician or gynecologist are very important along with clinical pelvic exams and pap smears that can uncover any potential mass es, cysts, or abnormalities that might show up in a lab report. At that time, women are often screened for any symptoms they may be experiencing that might be indicative of pelvic “Otherpathology.tumormarkers can be drawn, but this has not proven effective strategy for ovar ian cancer screening,” Esguerra said. “That is what makes early diagnosis of ovarian cancer so Althoughdifficult.”alot of women forego their annual pelvic exam and pap smear, Glasser said these diagnostic and preventative tests are as important in menopause as they are during the child-bearing years, and they should not be “Aboveavoided.all,remember that a doctor’s appoint ment is not the time to be a shrinking violet about your concerns. If something isn’t right, if something isn’t resolved, don’t let it go and don’t let your doctor brush you off,” she said.
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Although she had been seeing a specialist for GI discomfort, bloating, and all the typical, but vague signs of ovarian cancer, Gloria was not diagnosed with the disease until it was well advanced. Sadly, Gloria’s story is not unique. According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 20,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer annually and of those cases, nearly 13,000 will die from the disease. Why such a high mortality rate? Dr. Francis Esguerra, MD, JD, FAOCG, a board-certified OB/GYN with Axia Women’s Health, said it is because the early symptoms are so non-specific, it could indicate several other issues.
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“My pageant platform, BUILD Our Black Men, dedicates itself to providing men within the African American community with the necessary resources to combat their mental health disparities,” she Howsaid.does she manage everything? “Definitely through prayer and perseverance,” she explained. “Outside of this, I utilize a planner for my schedule and list smaller tasks on my phone as reminders to keep things organized. I still implement self-care a few times a week.”
Over a year ago, Sherdell saw a need for young men in the com munity and established King’s Mindset.
“I founded King’s Mindset Initiative to provide African-American men between the ages of 15 and 25 with a space and the proper resources to have better mental health,” she described. The orga nization provides numerous workshops, mental health resources, therapy platforms, and media outlets. There is also a mental health scenario training specifically designed for those who choose to be on the team. After taking a brief hiatus over the summer, the young CEO plans to relaunch the initiative this fall.
By Stacie Ball | Photo provided Sherdell Baker has been beating the odds since she was born. At one pound and 13 ounces, the premature infant spent over a month in the NICU before her parents were allowed to take her home.
Growing up, Sherdell dreamed of becoming a debutante by the time she was in high school. The opportunity slipped through her fingers, but she refused to give up. Last year, her dreams became a reality when she became Miss Black Indiana. Now, she wants to show others that you can do anything with perseverance and hard work.
Sherdell feels her journey to become Miss Black Indiana has been an enormous blessing. She is excited to give back by sharing her knowledge and being a positive influence for all people and age groups through her platform: BUILD Our Black Men.
In addition to providing King’s Mindset resources for her school, Sherdell is very involved in campus life. Knowing college is a difficult journey, she mentors numerous fellow students and assists in their journey of self-growth. The journalism student is president of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) and a digital magazine platform catered to collegiate women called Her Campus. This year she became one of the new Campus Representatives for the Victoria Secret PINK Ambassador program.
Shedell has plans to continue inspiring others in the future. She is currently preparing for the Miss Black USA Pageant. She hopes to continue storytelling across various platforms and obtain her mas ter’s degree in Journalism within the next five years. a
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(Fun Fact: Baker’s mother, Sherrell Mims (Baker), was featured in the January issue of GLO this past year.)
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“Isn’t it the responsibility of the church to be present with the people whose lives feel a little more disorderly, whose lives are different from ours?” Erdos asked. “Church isn’t about what people think it is . . . The point of the project that we’ve been involved in is, How do you be close to people?” His approach is to listen, not to offer the standard solutions, and to act based on what is revealed along the way.
On Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the church doors on Washington Boulevard are opened to all. Members have been encouraged to overcome the fear of get ting to know people who are not like them.
“People sit down in that chair and share all sorts of things,” Erdos said. “Some don’t want to sit. They stand. I’ve been able to learn a whole bunch of things about people. If you give people half a chance, they’ll tell you all sorts of stuff.” Erdos seems to enjoy people, as well as being fascinated by them. Some will walk by several times before eventually stop ping, and others have visited with him more than once. The idea of the two chairs came from trips he and church members took to London to learn from a friend, pastor, and theologian named Sam Wells. They took five different trips. From his years in that chair, Erdos has concluded that people want to know a variation of this question: Do I matter?
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Pastor Gary Erdos will reach his 10-year anniversary with Trinity English Lutheran in November, and during his time in Fort Wayne, he has been intentional about ministering to more than his congregation. He, and they, have reached out to the Fort Wayne community in unexpected ways, especially in the downtown area. His most unconventional act might be this. Every Thursday dur ing the summer, for the past four or five years, he has partici pated in Lunch on the Square at Freimann Square Park. Because the church is near the center of the city, he feels a special calling to that community. Erdos sets up two chairs, one for himself and another for anyone who comes by. He puts up a sign that says, “You talk. I listen,” and wears a claret, but doesn’t indicate the name of his church.
“These are intended to be the first step, not the only step,” Erdos said. Erdos and wife Louanne, a teacher at Concordia Lutheran, have two sons. One lives in Richmond, Virginia. The other lives in Charleston, South Carolina, and has two children. a By
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The London pastor’s observation to Erdos? That Jesus spent 33 years on earth and other than the week when he was crucified and arose, he “was hanging out.”
So the Trinity congregation offers dinner to everyone on Thursday evenings. Church members opted to “serve” to those who come, rather than offering a buffet. They also sit down and eat with their guests.
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The mission of Girl Scouts is: “Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.”
Allison is currently a sophomore studying creative writing at Hanover College in southern Indiana with dreams of becoming a published author someday. Until then, she plans to pursue a career in book edit ing. For her Gold Award project, she said she thought of choosing something related to writing or reading, since those are areas of inter est for her.
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This past spring, Allison visited her high school and spoke to the sign language classes about her Gold Award project. She left copies of her communication card with the teacher to distribute to students who work in fast food.
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The Gold Award represents the highest achievement available to Girl Scouts. “You complete a service-based project that fills a need in your community and is self-sustaining and long-lasting,” explained Allison.
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Allison Jones lives up to this mission.
For her Gold Award project, she created a communication card for people who are deaf to use at fast food restaurants. The card has pic tures with labels underneath so that people can point to them and Allisoncommunicate.became passionate about the deaf community when she took American Sign Language for three years at Carroll High School. During her senior year, when she wasn’t taking the class, she found herself missing it. “I really love the language and the expression and just learning about the community,” said Allison. So she talked to her sign language teacher about focusing on the deaf community for her Gold Award project, and together they came up with the idea.
“That was really exciting to see that the project could be expanded and given to student workers who can talk to their co-workers who don’t know American Sign Language,” said Allison. “I think that finish ing this service project gives me courage that I know I could do some thing like it again in the future, even if it was in a completely different subject area.”
Allison was born and raised in Fort Wayne and is a lifetime member of Girl Scouts. She is also a Gold Award recipient and an International Gold Award Scholarship winner - the first in the Northern IndianaMichiana council to have ever won this distinction.
“But I think that branching out and diving more into the deaf commu nity really helped me broaden my horizons,” said Allison. “Now I know that I don’t have to just stick in one career area the rest of my life, I can do different things and be successful and be happy.”
Although communication cards are not a new concept, Allison designed her card to fill an unmet need. She distributed the 8 ½ x 11-inch cards locally to three organizations that serve people who are deaf. She also sent a pdf version to the organizations so that they could print out as many as they wanted to distribute.
And that is advice she would give others as well: “Your life doesn’t have to be focused in one area all the time; you can branch out.” a
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Cool WeatherWeddings
• Add some plaid. Kick up your color palette by adding a touch of plaid to your bridal party attire, table runners, or other accessories. Consider dress ing the men in tweed suits or your bridesmaids in velvet for an extra layer of texture. Don’t worry, it will help give your wedding dress some added pop!
• Forget the big sit-down dinner and opt for a picnic wedding instead that takes tailgating up a notch with wrapped sandwiches, chips, cookies, packaged salads, and bottled drinks. This is perfect for couples whose colors reflect a favorite team.
In addition to being a vibrant season, fall is one of the most popular times to host a wedding. Not too hot and not too cold, September and October provide brides with a wide range of on trend options for saying, “I do.”
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• Factor in flavor. Autumn is awash in seasonal flavor that can give your wedding exceptional taste. Why not make your signature drink a hot toddy or set up an apple cider station for your guests? Fill your reception with charcute rie boards full of seasonal meats, cheeses, and vegetables to make grazing easier. Forgo the traditional by choosing a “naked” wedding cake adorned with fruits and berries or choose pie instead!
Here are some of the autumn bridal trends that are sure to give your wedding some pizazz.
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• Do you love Halloween? You don’t have to choose black and orange to evoke a haunted house feel to your reception. Deep jewel tones of purple, emerald, sapphire, and garnet will offer your wedding an eerie elegance and upscale sophistication.
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• Natural elements. With the fall foliage offering a dazzling backdrop to an outdoor venue, what better cathedral could there be for your event? Brides can make the most of the seasonal décor by utilizing as many nat ural elements in your wedding as possible. A spray of fall florals on a gar den arch is both functional and fashionable, while a variety of pumpkins, apples, and gourds will help your tables achieve a comfortable, folksy look to your ceremony and reception.
Guest experiences. Although live music will never go out of style, why not shake things up with interactive guest experiences that can create an unforgettable day. From themed actors, jugglers, and hay rides to entertainment only Tarot card readings and dance lessons, everyone loves something different and new, and it will give them something to do while you are busy taking post-wedding pictures. Let them get the party started before the couple’s grand entrance.
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Women in Greater Fort Wayne deserve to contribute their brilliance, creativ ity, and grit to the workforce, and that opportunity largely depends on local employers’ willingness to adopt policies, benefits, professional develop ment opportunities, and culture shifts that support gender equity.
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Between 2015 and 2018, women were joining the workforce en masse, at a higher rate than men. We are all well aware what 2020 brought: 3.5 million mothers left their jobs, driving the labor force participation rate for working moms from approximately 70% to 55%. The latest US Chamber report reveals that women are currently participating in the labor force at the lowest rates since the 1970s.
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So how can employers in search of a workforce take steps to attract, retain, and promote women in the workplace?
The “she-cession” isn’t just plateauing - it’s getting worse.
Women’s Fund Fort Wayne The Women’s Fund of Greater Fort Wayne acts as a catalyst to strengthen our community. They mobilize resources and establish research informed priorities to close opportunity gaps for women and girls regardless of place, race, and identity. They are driven to create systems-level change to positively affect women and girls throughout our community. Investing in women has a ripple effect, benefiting not just her family, but the greater community.
2. Caregiving Support: Women are more likely to be called upon to be caregivers but being able to provide care can be threatened by inflexible work schedules or lack of paid time off. In Allen County, 50% of women have caregiving responsibilities (young children, adult children with disabili ties, aging parents), but 23% of them have no paid time off when caregiving duties inevitably arise.
4. Employer Education: On average, companies are spending more than $2,000 in turnover costs per entry-level position. By seeking out opportuni ties to learn about current best practices in attraction, retention, and pro motion, employers can support not only the women in the workforce but their entire staff.
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1. Personal Safety: In Allen County, one in three women experiences domestic violence (higher than the national average of one in four). Domestic violence costs American businesses on average $8.3 billion a year in health and lost productivity and $7.9 million a year in paid workdays.
Through research, education, and collaboration, we’re working to uncover and address the most important issues for Women and Girls in Allen County.
3. Physical & Mental Well-Being: In the Allen County Women & Girls Study, several themes arose around the effects of persistent toxic stress in women’s lives. Our research revealed that there are still significant barriers to mental health, including insufficient insurance coverage, high out-ofpocket costs, transportation, and a lack of qualified providers.
The problem isn’t just the availability of jobs. If every unemployed per son in the country found a job this week, we would still have 5.4 million open jobs. We also know from the Women’s Fund research that Allen County single-mother households with children under the age of 18 have a median income of $22,879, and single-mother families with at least one child under five have a poverty rate of nearly 60%.
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Setting aside uninterrupted time to go over the week’s calendar and clearly defining roles and expectations can go a long way to putting both parents on the same page.
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5. Get the kids involved. When the kids are old enough, delegate some of the household tasks. Even young children can clear the table, load the dishwasher, fold clothes, and make their beds. Bonus: teach ing these tasks early prepares your kids for greater independence later on.
1. Schedule weekly family meetings.
As moms, we’re all too familiar with brain drain, that foggy feeling we get when we we’re trying to complete a task, remember someone’s name, or even find the car keys.
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3. Occasionally reverse roles. Switching up responsibilities, such as balancing the checkbook or doing the grocery shopping, helps each parent understand home man agement from the other parent’s perspec tive, leading to greater appreciation for everything each person does for the family.
4. Use “batching” to beat last-minute stress. Set aside an hour or two each month to fill the calendar with all the appoint ments, sporting events and family gather ings. Be sure to sync those appointments and reminders to each parent’s phone and remember to add notes so everyone knows who’s picking up the kids or bringing snacks to each event.
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6. Make rest a reality. Nobody functions well on limited sleep. Reducing your invis ible workload can go a long way to helping you unplug but setting and keeping a regu lar bedtime routine for yourself can ensure consistent and renewing rest. The goal, of course, is to make that invisible workload visible. Sharing tasks appropriately goes a long way to greater planning, apprecia tion, and respect. a Too many times, that invisible workload goes unnoticed and is often underappreciated, lead ing to feelings of resentment in a relationship. Want to ease that strain and relieve some of the pressure you face from that never-ending work load playlist running through your mind? Here are six tips to get you started.
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2. Assign responsibilities based on individual strengths. One parent might excel in paying bills and keeping finances organized, while the other parent does a better job with meal planning, playdates, or carpool runs. Who’s the best cook? Who likes to plan vacations? Play to those strengths when discussing your to-do lists.
While these temporary forays into amnesia can be mildly annoying, the niggling feeling that we’re forgetting something important is even worse. And with the constant “to-do” list running in the back of our minds, that “mom brain” syn drome all too often overwhelms us with feelings of Theinadequacy.goodnews is that “mom brain” isn’t some excuse women have developed to explain why they forgot to pay the credit card bill. It’s a real phenomenon. Turns out, motherhood has a sig nificant impact on cognitive function. Sure, part of that change occurs during preg nancy and can be linked to changes in grey mat ter and neuron function, but moms with older kids can experience a similar sensation, one that is linked to something called the “invisible work load,” defined as the extra work one parent typi cally exerts to keep everything running smoothly in a home.
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Living Room: It’s the most beautiful room I’ve ever seen but I cannot take credit for it. My hus band’s late wife was so creative and wonderful. She designed this room that is broken up into two parts. The beautiful seating area around the fireplace, which sadly we only use during Christmas time, is a space that just feels good to be in. The custom furniture, tall stamp ceilings, tall windows, and wood floors make this room is a dream. The second part, I call the cigar lounge. It houses the piano and other instruments, and it also doesn’t get used as much as I would like. I am not musically gifted but I love when my hus band fills the house with his talent at the piano.
Master Bathroom: I love our master bathroom for lots of reasons. It’s not as boldly decorated as the other rooms, but it has so many wonderful details. From the stunning floor to the beauti ful sink, spiral staircase, and stained glass, it’s a space that makes me feel beautiful just standing in it.
Basement: The basement is where all the fun happens. Even though it is technically my hus band’s man cave, it is where we entertain and the room that brings a lot of joy to kids and adults. We have special memories of Super Bowl Parties, New Year’s Parties, and Halloween par ties, so it’s a favorite for all the memories it holds.
Each month, we highlight someone whose style we admire. If you know someone we should consider featuring, email ambouthot@the-papers.com.
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This month, it’s Kayla DeMarchis. Kayla is a lover of love and all things girly. She’s a coffee addict and dog mama to 6 dogs—two sheepadoodles, one great dane, and three French bull dogs. She spent almost ten years working in Product Development/Production for Matilda Jane, where her love of color and pattern was born. She loves traveling and experiencing different cultures, and she just married the love of her life David. How would you describe your style? That is a tough question. I feel like our home is a great example of my shift in style and life. I am very drawn to Mediterranean Modern design, and I can see some of that in this home with the amazing wood details and limestone fireplaces. As time has passed, I have come to love neutrals more but I think there will always be a piece of me that loves all the colors and fun patterns. Tell us a little about each of the areas you chose to highlight. Why did you choose them? What makes them your faves?
Library: This is the coziest room in our home. Partially because it is the room our dogs have deemed theirs, but it’s also where we wind down at night and where our winters are spent snuggled up by the fireplace with hot drink. The amazing wood carvings are also something to note, they are unique to this room only. I feel this holds the most history. By Amber Bouthot
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The change of seasons brings new possibilities and often the chance to look inward. It’s also the perfect occasion to evaluate your financial health and goals. Ashley Warren, a branch manager with STAR Financial Bank, has a few ideas to help you do just that. While diving into your finances, it pays to think about the other side of the balance sheet— sav ings goals. What are your short and long-term savings goals? Do you need to pay down debt? Save for retirement? Purchase a new car or house? Start a college savings fund or an emer gency fund? The list will vary according to your situation, but chances are good there’s an area you might be able to boost with some time and Last,attention.Warren suggests having a consistent meth od to check in with your progress and obliga tions. Consumers can opt for no-tech, low-tech, or more sophisticated solutions to keep tabs on “Imoney.create my own Excel document,” she said. “If people are comfortable with Excel, it’s a great tool to use. But there are definitely a lot of apps. If they’re not like a smartphone person, or if Excel is not their cup of tea, maybe old-fashioned pen and paper are what’s going to work. (The key) is to find whatever works for that person and really stick with it.” a
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First, she recommends you tame any financial paperwork. It’s best to scan documents and save them on your personal computer. Take care to shred any outdated paperwork. Second, it’s good practice to review your credit report — via freeannualcreditreport.com — with a fine-tooth comb and look for any errors or fraud. Warren suggests contacting the credit bureaus if you notice anything that looks suspect. If you do notice a history of late payments, you might benefit from evaluating whether something needs to change with your habits. According to Warren, it might be time for a holis tic review of finances. Are you spending within your limits? Where are you spending the bulk of your money? Are there areas where you can scale back? For instance, Warren says looking at subscription services can be a great place to start. These can add up fast and sometimes you won’t even miss them if you cancel. The same goes for eating out. Can you limit this indiscre tion to just the weekends or special occasions? You might be shocked how much you spend at restaurants each month and that’s money that could be put towards a saving goal. Don’t forget about drilling in on necessary spending, like insurance premiums. Is there a way you can save by bundling your auto and homeowners/renters policies? It’s always good to shop around and get quotes. Savings might be hiding in plain sight!
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On the note of insurance, don’t forget that in the event of an incident and filing a claim, you still might be left with a bill. Do you have a plan for affording an unplanned expense, say a $500 deductible if you get into a fender bender? What if your roof springs a leak or your furnace goes out?
Resource: STAR Financial Bank, Fort Wayne, starfinancial.com
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“Iside.recommend that homeowners go without the storm door initially,” said Hunter. “Storm doors hide the beauty of the door and can change the color of the door because of the screen or the glass that obscures it. It’s like putting sunglasses
Like trends in colors, retro design styles are popular right now, too. “The three-quarter view is something that used to be popular in the 60’s — that look is back,” said Hunter. “And the other really hot look is the Arts and Crafts style doors in a wood finish.”
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Hunter sees homeowners change doors when they buy a new home, but also when they have been in a home for a while and decide they want a new look. That may mean letting in more light by upgrading to doors with glass, or conversely, changing to solid doors for added security.
Right now retro colors are in, like avocado green and orange. You can get a door with a different color on the outside than on the inside. Your door can be stained to look like wood. And you can add a clear coat to prevent the finish from fading and losing its luster over time.
As with other home improvement projects right now, wait times for some products are rather lengthy, especially if you want one of the highly desired Arts and Crafts style doors. But Hunter said it will be worth it because a quality door should last you a long time.
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“It’s an easy process, but you’ve got to be patient,” he said. “A new door will totally change the way your home looks.” a
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“Doors are like a business card to your home,” said Kevin Hunter, owner of Windows, Doors & More. “You can change your door to match your personal style.”
A well-made door not only provides your house safe ty and security, but it can be a major focal point, as well, especially the front door. With an array of styles and colors from which to choose, a new door may be the next improvement your home needs.
it comes to colors, Hunter said, “There are no rules for doors; the color can be whatever you want it to be.”
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Windows, Doors & More sells a steel door manufactured by their factory in Grabill that is 20-gauge steel with an 18-gauge rail, so there’s no wood at the edge. “You can’t kick that door in,” said Hunter. “It offers additional security and peace of mind.” A high-quality door should also offer a better seal. Newer doors use a magnetic weather strip like a refrigerator door making a storm door unnecessary for extra protection from the out
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By Jennie Renner
If it is security you’re looking for, then a steel door is likely your best option. Steel entry doors are usually not solid steel, but rather are a skin of steel with insulation inside surrounded by a wood or steel frame. The steel comes in differ ent thicknesses, so pay attention to the gauge of steel when you are buying a door - the lower the number, the thicker it is.
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6. Don’t make it easy for pests to overtake your snug winter home
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Keep water from drizzling out between walls / tile and tub by touching up your tile, an easy task to perform but hard to do correctly. Follow the directions on the caulking tube to squeeze just the right amount out. Hint: cut the tube tip about ¼” from the end to improve the chances of squeezing the precise bead out to spread with your finger.
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7. Inspect outdoor stairs and replace outdoor light fixtures
2. Weatherproof the house
1. Clean your gutters
While we still have a bit of time before frigid temps arrive, it’s coming and now is the time to prepare. To help keep our homes warm and cozy – and free of repairs – for the long snowy hibernation, here is a handy checklist:
3. Change filters in your HVAC systems
Most require cleaning / replacing filters monthly or quarterly. Check into a smartphone app that can remind you of seasonal tasks.
Locate and seal spaces that allow heat to escape and cold air in – check along base boards, windows, doors, and electrical outlets, and install or replace aging weather stripping
The last thing you want is to slip on snow-covered broken or cracked steps or to take the trash out in the dark with burned-out light bulbs hindering your safety. a your for By Amber Bouthot
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Remember that snakes and mice can get through a dime-sized hole. Replace all dam aged roof tiles and attic vents before the first snowfall and seal up holes around plumbing pipes and cables that enter your home. Also, cover holes or fill with wood putty, concrete caulking or flexible brick, but don’t wait too long because the colder the temperature, the longer the filler will take to cure.
5. Change your fire alarm batteries, if needed They should be checked twice a year. According to the National Fire Protection Association, dead batteries cause 24 percent of smoke alarm failures. Get in the habit of check ing the alarm and changing batteries when you change your clocks for daylight saving and standard times.
Get rid of those dead leaves and debris, or water and snow can get trapped and end up trickling into your house. Result: a big repair bill. Check into a telescoping gutter rake to make your job easier
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Every month, we highlight do-it-yourself projects from our readers. Do you want to see your project featured in our magazine? Email ambouthot@the-papers.com.
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As always, the end results. Just look at the pictures. What was the most challenging aspect?
There was a partial deck that needed the deck boards replaced, but the understructure was s till in great shape. By the time I re-leveled it and brought it back to square, I should have just scrapped the whole thing and started over. I spent more time and saved very little money if any. Where did you source the materials?
This month’s Reader DIY project comes from The Dillers. They recently purchased a mid-century style ranch that needed some work. The back patio was one of their first projects.
We bought this mid-century ranch that was neglected and overgrown. The back patio lacked any kind of cohesive style, and we wanted to create something a little more modern but still warm and inviting. How long did it take from start to finish? Short Answer: all Summer. The main patio took about a week. The gazebo took about 6 weeks, which included stripping down torn screens, railing, electrical, and light fixtures. We then fixed up the electrical and hung new light fixtures and a TV. We built new stained railing and painted the main “body” of the gazebo. The deck took another 2-3 weeks.
The Patio connecting to the Deck and the Deck coming up to the Gazebo and how to make all that look seamless. What was the total cost of the project?
$10,000, several cuts and bruises and a 24-hour period where my wife refused to talk to me. What did you like best about the undertaking?
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Yes! I thought the patio was going to be much harder than it was, and the deck turned out to be more difficult. There were just a lot of different connected projects that you had to keep track of.
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Fort Wayne Trails Kristen Guthrie, director of marketing with Visit Fort Wayne, said that between now and the end of October, the newer sections of the Pufferbelly Trail from the Life Bridge Trailhead to Cook Road and the section between Cook and Wallen will be extraordinary with all of the maple trees that exist in the valley area.
By Julie Young | Photos provided If you are looking to do a little leaf peeping this season, then glo has you covered! We asked area insiders to share their favorite fall foliage hot spots.
Other great ACRES spots to visit include the Cedar Creek Corridor Project at 1802 Chapman Road in Huntertown, the ACRES Wing Haven Preserve near Angola, as well as their 200-year-old Ecological Reflections InterestedProject.
The leaves will also be on glorious display along the Rivergreenway’s park system, par ticularly the St. Joseph Pathway from Shoaff Park to Johnny Appleseed Park; St. Mary’s Pathway from Tillman Park to Swinney Park; and the Maumee Pathway from North Anthony Boulevard to Moser Park.
“These will all have a show of mixed tall trees, including oaks, hickories, sycamores, cotton woods, basswoods and more,” Guthrie said.
Wabash County There are several ACRES Land Trust properties in Wabash County that have great fall foliage, including the Hathaway Preserve at Ross Run, Mary Thornton Nature Preserve, Asherwood and BothKokiwanee.Salamonie State Park and Mississinewa State Park offer hundreds of acres of fall foli age. In addition, the Charley Creek Gardens and Paradise Spring Historical Park, both located in Wabash offer a walking trail through mature trees, as well as a waterfall at the Charley Creek NoGardens.matter where you decide to go, you’re sure to fall in love with nature’s palette and will enjoy the way it colors your world! a
hikers can lean more by visiting acreslandtrust.org and can help protect these areas by joining the nonprofit as a member.
ACRES Land Trust While the ACRES Land Trust preserves could be a day trip all on their own, there are a number of key areas in the region that offer spectacular views this season. Preserve trails are open from dawn to dusk and each is con ducive to certain types of hiking depending on the individual’s stamina.
Find fall foliage hot spots this season
The Tom and Jane Dustin Nature Preserve takes on a fantastic yellow-gold glow each autumn. Shagbark hickory leaves dominate the forest lands.
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“If you are looking for something in the city, Clinton Street as you come into the city is a photographer’s favorite and makes for an iconic leaf shot.”
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A foodie field trip awaits the visitor of 3 Rivers Food Co-op at 1612 Sherman Blvd. Whether on the hunt for a special ingredient for a scratch meal or in the mood for something a little more convenient, visitors to the co-op have options. The public at large is welcome to do business with any aspect of the multifaceted organization. Being a co-op makes it special, though, because those who choose to join are also owners. A base pay ment plus annual dues ($200 base plus $12 per year, paying off the base by at least $25 a year) connects one financially to this access point for local organic fresh food at competitive prices. In addition to supporting local business, members are offered discounts on select items, enjoy spe cials during the store’s October birthday month, and receive special savings postcards in the mail.
Heather Grady, front-end and marketing manager, said more than 2,200 members — along with the general-public visitors — enjoy a variety of natural products that are sourced as locally as possible and created with ethics in mind. The produce department, for example, has goods grown with organic practices that are locally sourced and sea sonally dependent. A pro-social theme pervades the establishment.
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Those using EBT can Double Up, purchasing pro duce at half price, up to $40 a day; 3 Rivers was the first grocery store in the state to welcome Double Up. Anyone might plan a shopping trip around one of the healthy-living presentations hosted by the establishment. No matter what the season, a host of grocery items tempts the shopper. Culinary herbs, grains, beans, healing herbs, and tea can be selected in bulk so that only the needed amount is purchased, saving money and waste. Coffee can be purchased for home brewing or at the deli. No matter the cup of coffee one selects to wake sleepy eyes, he or she can rest assured that the selected brew is fair trade and organic. Among those options is an anniversary blend roasted by Old Crown Coffee Roasters here in Fort Wayne. It was initially pre pared to recognize the 40th anniversary of the store, six years ago as of October of this year.
If a little more adventurous living is on the menu, venison, elk, and fermented foods and drinks await. Seafood and fish are all sustainably sourced, happily chilled next to the wellness area with its homeopathic items, vitamins, tinctures, flower essences, natural body products, and more. All those products go to a special group of people, the customers. What’s Grady’s favorite part of the grocery she has called profes sional home for 23 years? “The diversity of our shopper base is great!” she said. “We have old friends who have been shopping with us since our first location on Broadway and can tell us fun stories about days gone by. Then we have new shoppers who pop in every day or two and become new friends. We’ve seen kiddos grow up and now become owners Whetherthemselves.”new to the market or a seasoned veteran, everyone has been affected by food prices. Grady said that the pricing is a poten tially overlooked positive of the store. “I think,” she said, “our prices are among the lowest on organics and naturals in town.” a
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Among the more traditional, a deli with soups, salads, coffee drinks, sandwiches, juices, and signature cakes and cookies from the in-house bakery, await. For no additional charge, gluten free and vegan substitutions are available. Boar’s Head meats can be purchased in the deli or in individual packages for home use.
Resource: 3 Rivers Food Co-op Natural Grocery & Deli, Fort Wayne, 260.424.8812, 3riversfood.coop
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“It was the Fort Wayne Philharmonic that initially brought me here,” he said. “And I continue to play trumpet for the Philharmonic. This fall, I will start my 40th season. And the Philharmonic continues to be one of the big pieces that continue to attract me to this community.”
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Anna and Dan are contributing to that positive trajectory with their own work, both in terms of career and community impact. For example, they’re members of Trinity English Lutheran. Anna is a member of a not-for-profit organization called Lasagna Love, which allows her to flex her cooking skills for a good cause.
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Speaking of attraction, Anna came to the area by way of South Carolina in 1989. She was offered a staff job for the Philharmonic, after completing her master’s degree.
Photo Provided Dan and Anna Ross live and breathe the arts. So, it’s no surprise the dynamic duo ended up in Fort Wayne, a city with such a rich cultural offering. The story behind their love affair with Fort Wayne begins more than 20 years ago.
As a couple, Dan and Anna enjoy dining out at the growing list of local plac es and visiting the robust local parks system. They also enjoy spending time with their two sons, ages 17 and 34; grandchildren; and their rescue dog, Shadow, who’s a black Lab. a
That sentiment is what energizes this power couple. They both cite down town development as one of the highlights of the last decade or so. The urban core was once a ghost town after 5 p.m., but now it’s a thriving hub of activity and people are investing in it every day. Dan cites the citywide mural project as just one example.
“I thought I would just be here a couple of years, and move on with my orchestra career,” she said. “But I was so impressed with the orchestra, where it was headed, the quality of the organization, and the support from the community, so much that I continue to stay here and get more involved. And now I wouldn’t leave it. I love Fort Wayne.”
Dan, who works at Arts United, came to Fort Wayne after graduating from Indiana University’s School of Music.
“It’s just about two and a half years old and we bring lasagna is to people in need in our community,” she said. “There are volunteers in every state, and we’re matched with people who make requests in our community (in need of help). They can request a homemade lasagna, and we deliver as long as there are two people.”
“I see the difference between when I came here, and what’s happening now,” said Anna, who works as a nonprofit executive. “It’s the vibrancy, resil iency (and willingness) to embrace change that have contributed to the for ward motion and partnerships throughout the city in various aspects.”
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“We’ve been married since 1999,” said Dan. “And you know, we work together so well in our married life, but our working life complements each other, as well — our love for the arts and for the commu nity is so similar that it’s really a nice partnership.”
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4. Work where you want. Many work from their homes, but some utilize ded icated coworking spaces in our area. These include Start Fort Wayne’s The Atrium, the Northeast Indiana Innovation Center’s Flexspace, and Utopian Coffee’s Paper Mill Workspace, among others.
“I can take a quick walk or attend a quick appoint ment in the middle of the day without disrupting my team, and in general I feel like I have better control over my own time,” Sprunger said.
Or, make the most of remote work and travel while working, if your job allows.
“Don’t skip meals. Work out or go on a walk in the day if you need to. Design a schedule that’s healthy for your mind, body, and soul,” Glock said.
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1. Separate life and work. “Make sure you set boundaries and expectations of when you’re available and responsive. It’s easy to check Slack and email ‘just once more’ and never really check out of your work headspace,” said Sarah Aubrey, Managing Director at gener “It’s8tor.not about how long you work, but about what you get done and the quality of it,” said Fayth Glock, Content Writer and Strategist for Destiny Rescue USA.
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3. Take full advantage of the flexibility.
Work Remotely
“My ideal work environment is a quiet space with no other people, some natural light, a comfy chair with a desk, water, and coffee, and maybe some instrumental music playing. A lit candle is an extra bonus,” Glock said. “I have two kids under five who have trouble understanding mommy is working, so I work 99 percent of the time from The Atrium downtown… I’d love to have a home office, but it’s just too dif ficult to establish a quiet and focused environment with young children,” Sprunger said.
By Lindsey Coleman Remote work has changed the mindset of companies around the globe, offering opportunities for employees to have more flexibility and for employers to have less overhead while maintaining effectiveness.
“[Remote work] has dramatically improved my life. It’s allowed me to be with the people I love more, get more done in less time due to fewer distractions, and my com pany values the quality and work completed more than how long I worked,” Glock said. “There is hon estly nothing I miss about going into an office every day.” a
2. Be intentional with your relationships. “It’s more challenging to build relationships vir tually. I manage a team of ten people I’ve only met on video and must be more intentional about getting to know them as people and creating that ‘organic’ conversation space that exists in an office,” explained Christie Sprunger, Sales Manager for an educational technology SaaS company.
“Now that my husband and I are both remote, it allows us to occasionally travel together while working. When I traveled for work to New Orleans last month, he joined me midweek and got another pass to the coworking spot I was at - it was great to both work during the day and explore the city at night!” Aubrey said.
However, for many, working from outside an office setting is new, and the spaces we’re work ing from may or may not be setting us up for success. Pre-pandemic, fewer than four percent of Americans were working exclusively from home — a number that rose to 43 percent in May 2020 and steadied at 25 percent in September 2021, according to Gallup. Many have adapted well to this change of environment and deviation from the “norm,” but as more job postings are listed as fully remote, many are going to be learning for the first time how to work remotely. Here are a few tips of how to set yourself up for success in your remote work:
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Short Hikes for Short Legs: Seed to Marsh Investigate wetland plant seeds. Boots are recom mended. For ages 3-5 with responsible adult. Free admission. 9 a.m.-10 a.m., Eagle Marsh Barn, 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne. 260.478.2515, info@lrwp.org, lrwp.org.
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2 | Friday | First Friday Festive block party, hosted by downtown merchants, 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. 2-30 | Monday-Saturday | Sarah Creason Paintings & Thomas Braun Woodturning Exhibition during gallery hours, purchases available. Free admission. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Orchard Gallery, 6312 Covington Road, Fort Wayne. theorchardgallery.com.260.436.0927, 3-4 | Saturday-Sunday | Napoleonic Days 1804-1815 Learn about General Napoleon Bonaparte, his army, and his wars. Military and civilian reenactors engage in daily life, unit displays and drills. Free admission, donations appreci ated. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, The Old Fort, 1201 Spy Run Ave., Fort Wayne. 260.437.2836, oldfortwayne.org. 4 | Sunday | Decatur Coin Show and Marketplace 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 facebook.com/decaturindianafleamarket.decaturcoinshow.com,260.517.8182, 5, 10 | Monday, Saturday | Market on the Square Produce and baked goods from local vendors. Free admission. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 101 N. Orange St., Albion. kaylatraylor@yahoo.com,260.927.3851, albionstarteam.org. By Ray Balogh 6, 13, 20, 27 | Tuesday | “Little River Ramblers” 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., meet at Arrowhead Prairie Preserve, 8624 Aboite Road, Fort Wayne. 260.478.2515, info@lrwp.org, lrwp.org. 10-11 |
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Swinney Homestead Log House Open House Open for walk-through tours. Members of Settlers Inc. will share the history of the Log House. Free admission. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. both days, 1424 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. 260.637.8622, settlersinc.org. 17 |
The 10th Annual Warm & Cozy Fundraiser for the Sexual Assault Treatment Center will feature food, drink, silent auction, live auction and music by the Legendary Trainhoppers. 6-9 p.m. 1345 Westover Road, Fort Wayne, events/175-warm-n-cozy-2022.htmlfwsatc.org/40-latest-news-
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Each location will feature a live band, an artist performing live, free appetizers, a cash bar, and a gallery show. The locations along the Art Crawl can be visited in any order, and locations are all open from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Money raised at this event will go directly to funding public art in Downtown Fort artthiswayfw.com/art-crawl/Wayne. |
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Saturday, Sept. 17, Founders Festival Activities, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Ford, free admission
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Wednesday, Sept. 7, Summer Nights at the Embassy, Kelsicote Amigos & FWDC Dancers, 5 p.m.-9 p.m., $5 general admission
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Thursday, Sept. 1, “Bee the Change: Urban Farming for Good” specially crafted activity, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., $1 admission
Fort Wayne Museum of Art Handstitched Worlds: The Cartography of Quilts (through Sept. 11) Bill Blass: Fort Wayne’s Fashion Designer (through Sept. 18) Garden Party: Outdoor Sculptures by Dorothy Gillespie (through June 4, 2023)
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Friday-Saturday, Sept. 30-Oct. 1, Fort Wayne Rubber Stamp & Scrapbook Getaway, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Parking $8 main lot, $12 preferred lot. Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne. 260.482.9502, memorialcoliseum.com.
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Thursday, Sept. 8, Waypoint, 7 p.m., HH, free admission, reservation required
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2022 event is the chance to access multiple home styles in a variety of neighbor hoods throughout the greater Fort Wayne area. Showcase homes will be open 4 pm to 7 pm, Thursday, September 22 and Friday, September 23; noon to 4 pm Saturday, September 24 and Sunday, September 25.
The official Builders’ Showcase guidebook features builder and home infor mation and a map of all Showcase homes. You can pick up a copy at our event sponsor locations: Rabb Water Systems and Wayne Pipe & Supply. The guidebook is also available in news racks throughout the city, at the HBA office in downtown Fort Wayne, and in all homes on the tour. Full event details can be found at www.hbafortwayne.com/events
The Builders’ Showcase is a free, self-guided, scattered-site tour to enjoy at your own pace. One of the things that makes the Builders’ Showcase a great Homes and Villas by participating builders:
• Carriage Place Homes • Delagrange Homes, LLC • Fox Homes • Granite Ridge Builders, Inc. • Lancia Homes • Majestic Homes • MBN Properties In Home Vendors: • 3 Rivers Federal Credit Union • Partner’s 1st Federal Credit Union • Preston Allen Homes • Quality Crafted Homes • Slattery Builders • Star Homes by Delagrange & Richhart • Timberlin Homes Bigger and better than ever! |GOESGLO Miss!Can’t 48 | SEPTEMBER GLO 2022 |
The 2022 Builders’ Showcase is presented by the Home Builders Association of Fort Wayne, Inc.. They would like to thank Rabb Water Systems and Wayne Pipe & Supply for generously sponsoring this event. Also, many thanks to the Builders and Associate members who continue to participate in this event each year. Most of all, thanks to the Fort Wayne and Northeast Indiana community for visiting homes on the tour. a Buescher Homes, Inc.
Fort Wayne continues to enjoy thriving growth and economic development, with beautiful parks, unique restaurants, plenty of shopping, and new homes highlighting the city and surrounding communities. The Home Builders Association of Fort Wayne (HBA) offers a chance to walk through many of these beautiful new homes at the 2022 Builders’ Showcase, September 22-25, 2022. This year the Builders’ Showcase features 24 homes and four villas. It is the perfect event for anyone interested in buying or building a new home in the near future. Don’t miss the chance to speak with builder representatives and in-home vendors* on-site at each property to answer any questions you might have.
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Beyond the aesthetic value, tourgoers will have another incentive to visit all the stops. If you visit every home, you can submit your stamped ticket for a drawing to win $500.
BANI also welcomes back Star Homes by Delagrange and Richhart to the Builders Parade. Their entry this year, in Hamilton, is a villa project they have done a fantastic job designing. It features efficient use of space, mod ern colors, open floor plan with great views and common spaces for boating and entertaining fun.
Finally, Homes by JICI offers two projects. One on Hamilton Lake: “The House of Blue’s. This lake home fits A TON of space into its modest footprint. You’ll be amazed at how efficient it is and how much space there is inside. Don’t miss this cottage, it’s cuteness will have you wishing for a smaller cottage.
Passbooks will be distributed at hundreds of locations throughout northeast Indiana and will also be available at each featured home. For additional details, visit www.ba-ni.com. a
The other entry is the “Feature Stop” at Stevens Chiropractic Clinic in Angola. They’ve taken an older outdated office building and created a bright, fun, and professional new clinic. It’s well worth the stop, but please note that it is open on Saturday only!
Of the five homes entered this year, four are new homes and one is a whole house remodel. There are two homes on Hamilton Lake, one in Angola, one on Crooked Lake, and one on Lake George. All have architectural and design aspects unique to each home. Whether it’s ideas for small spaces, a door wall that opens completely to a patio, a double decker patio with fantastic sunsets, or custom walk-in showers and gourmet kitchens, all the homes on the tour have great features and unique innovative design.
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BANI is excited to announce there are five homes on the tour this year, along with a “Feature Stop.” The “Feature Stop” is available to tour on Saturday only, and it shows off a commercial renovation project completed for Steven’s Chiropractic Clinic. There has been an amazing transformation there, so be sure to stop by and see the before pictures to compare.
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Four Seasons provides us with two entries this year. One is a fantastic little whole house remodel in Angola. You cannot beat their design ability, fitting so much in a cute little home. This entry should give you ton of space effi ciency ideas as you walk through. This home has seen a lot of transforma tion, so don’t miss your chance to see it.
Mark your calendar to attend the 2022 Builders Association of Northeast Indiana (BANI) 2022 Builders Parade. This year’s event is September 9 thru September 11, from noon to 5 p.m. each day. Preview the free Passbooks distrib uted throughout northeast Indiana, southern Michigan and western Ohio. Tickets are available at each home for $10. Kids 18 and under are free.
Bob Buescher Homes has one home this year. “Dollar and Cent” is a new home located on Lake George (Michigan side). It’s a custom home project that takes advantage of space and views for an amazing lake escape. Things to see here are the custom tiled walk-in shower, gourmet kitchen, lots of bedrooms, and outdoor entertaining spaces.
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The second entry by Homes by JICI is “Everything’s Better in Black and White.” The entry is true to its name. This entry is two structures in one, with part of the house black and part of it white. It’s a modern, eclectic twist with some unique design aspects blended in. This house is one of a kind with a lot to look at.
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