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May 1, 2015

Homestead dancers miss championship ‘by a hair’ By Garth Snow gsnow@kpcmedia.com

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Jenna Klinker, sophomore, leaps during Homestead’s performance at the nationa dance ﬁnals, where Homestead ﬁnished second.

Britney Lombardo and Ashlie Manor also coach the dance team. “Years ago we were

national champions. But the competition was so much steeper this year,” she said. To compete

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Spartans juggle schedule as NHC sports era ends By Garth Snow gsnow@kpcmedia.com

The Northeast Hoosier Conference falls by the wayside after this school year. Homestead and Carroll high schools will move to the Summit Athletic Conference in football and basketball in the fall. Both schools will play more games against larger, Fort Wayne schools as part of the new conference. But the schools also will lose some traditional rivals. “The very last event of any type of [Northeast Hoosier] conference play will be May 19, baseball against New Haven,” Homestead athletic director Joe Updegrove said. That’s a home game for Homestead, with the ﬁrst pitch at 5 p.m. The Spartans’ regular season ends May 21, at Northridge High School. The track team, boys’ golf team, the softball team and the girls’ tennis team also are playing conference schedules this spring.

In the Summit Athletic Conference, Carroll and Homestead will join Bishop Luers, Bishop Dwenger, Concordia Lutheran and the ﬁve Fort Wayne Community Schools high schools — Northrop, North Side, Snider, South Side and Wayne. That means every game of the nine-week football season will be a conference game. Familiar Homestead rivals from past football seasons, including Huntington North and New Haven, fall off the Homestead football schedule. Updegrove described the transition as a scheduling nightmare. “Our whole schedule changes,” he said. “On Friday nights there will be some good games that will add excitement for the community,” said Dan Ginder, Carroll’s athletic director. But Carroll will lose football opponents such as Huntington North and Goshen. Homestead and Carroll basketball and football See SPORTS, Page A16

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Cathy Diamente, seated, accepts a book purchase from Carly Romey. Diamente is treasurer of the Canterbury Spring Book Fair. Diamente is the Canterbury Cavaliers Early Childhood Program teacher.

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“I think children don’t have time to have imaginary friends anymore, and they should,” Beth Laipple said. Laipple and colleagues addressed the Bistro Lunch audience at Canterbury Lower School, on Day 3 of the Canterbury Spring Book fair. Laipple and other committee members suggested books for various grade levels. Lower School Librarian Helen Burkart Presser said the three-day project took in at least $20,000 in book sales. Canterbury will receive 20 percent of that money, to support early childhood, lower school, middle school and high school library programs. Visitors found recommended books arranged on 64 tables, organized by genre and grade level.

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A few thousandths of a point separated the Homestead High School dance team from being ﬁrst in the nation. “We missed national champions by a hair,” dance adviser Jen Bay said. In an interview summarizing the season, Bay said the team that traveled to Orlando, Fla., in March had an outstanding year. So did the competition. Sachem High School East from Farmington, N.Y., was awarded a score of 9.450 points. Homestead was second, with 9.438 points. “I’ve been overseeing the program since I came to Homestead 20 years ago, and in combination with the dancers and the coaching staff’s commitment, we continue to get better and better every year,” Bay said.

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Local students win Junior Classical League honors Students from Homestead High School were among 257 high school and college Latin students who attended the Indiana Junior Classical League Convention at the Grand Wayne Convention Center in Fort Wayne. Students participated in academic, creative arts and graphic arts contests, and competed in certamen, a quiz-bowl like competition, publicity and membership contests. The students participated in general assemblies and attended a Roman banquet dressed in traditional Roman garb. Twenty-six members of Homestead High School’s Junior Classical League club won 135 awards in the top ﬁve places to earn the 2nd Place Sweepstakes Award at the convention.

In addition to the individual top ﬁve awards, Homestead also won other major awards. The club also took second place in the Dennis M. Bartlow Publicity Contest and Delegate Spirit. The Homestead JCL newsletter, the Forum Factorum, edited by Stephen Mattson and Emma Poor, won second place. Courtney McGrew, Homestead JCL historian, earned fourth place for the club’s scrapbook. Five club members received individual achievement awards for top placements in various categories: Erin Dobbs, Stephen Mattson, and Anna Sagstetter won Individual Academic Awards. Kendal Paul won an Individual Graphic Arts Award and Ameena Sohail won an Individual

Creative Arts Award. Homestead won the Helen Wampler Spirit Award for club activities throughout the year. The club also won the Sharon Gibson Community Service Award for a classics themed coloring book, a project headed by club consul Gabby Bailey. The certamen teams won ﬁrst place in the novice division of quizbowl and third place in the other two divisions. Local students attending were: Gabby Bailey, Gabbie Barrido, Chengyu Bi, Harish Bingi, Kaitlyn Bultemeier, Evan Castle, Chase Carter, Shelby Clausen, Kara Davis, Erin Dobbs, Ashlyn Felton, Emma Gillam, Christina Jesse, Ru Kim, Christina Mattes, Stephen Mattson, Courtney McGrew, Kyle

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Homestead High School Latin students won 135 awards at a statewide contest.

Myers, Kendal Paul, Will Pennington, Emma Poor, Luke Rose, Anna Sagstetter, Ameena Sohail, Austin Tinkel and Ellis Yoder. Homestead sponsor emerita Kathy Adair gave

opening remarks at the convention. Kendal Paul was elected as second vice president for the state board for 2015-16. High school students and sponsors attending represented the following

schools: Boonville, Cardinal Ritter, Carmel, Crown Point, F.J. Reitz, Herron, Homestead, North Central, St. Richard’s Episcopal School, Shelbyville, and The Master’s Study.

Seton students celebrate Young Authors program About 150 Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School kindergartners through fifth-graders wrote books for the Young Authors program. They gathered in the Parish Activity Center, were placed in small multi-grade groups and read the books they had written to each other. The books were evaluated for the Young Authors program and won different prizes. The first-, second- and third-place winners from third, fourth and fifth grades went on to the Regional Young Authors Conference at Northrop High School. The Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School book-writing

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Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School students hold the books that they wrote for the Young Authors program.

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Ages 8 to 17 will have a chance to get a view from the air on Saturday, May 9, as the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 2 hosts a Young Eagles Flight Rally at Smith Field Airport, 426 W. Ludwig Road, Fort Wayne. The rally is part of the EAA Young Eagles Program, created to spark young people’s interest in aviation. Since the program was launched in 1992, volunteer EAA pilots have flown more than 1.9 million young people who reside in more than 90 countries. After the flight, each young person will receive a certificate making them an official Young Eagle; a log book to record their flight and future flights;

free access to Sporty’s Complete Flight Training Course; free EAA student membership until age 19; free Academy of Model Aeronautics student membership; and many other benefits. Their name will then be entered into the “World’s Largest Logbook,” which is on permanent display at the EAA Air Adventure Museum in Oshkosh, Wis., and accessible at youngeagles.org. Each pilot volunteers their time and aircraft so the flights can be provided free of charge for interested young people. Those attending the flight rally are asked to come to the southeast corner of the airport off Ludwig Road at 9 a.m. to register for their flight. A parent or guardian must

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Veit to become Whispering Meadows principal July 1 Nicole Veit will become principal of Whispering Meadows Elementary School, effective July 1. Veit will succeed longtime Principal Jackie Wolpert, who is retiring. The Southwest Allen County School Board made the selection of the new principal. Veit is currently prin-

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degree from IPFW in 2009 and a bachelor of science in elementary education degree from Indiana State University in 2001. “Through my experiences, I have committed myself to being a servant leader focusing on effective communication and student-centered learning,”

Veit said in an SACS news release. Superintendent Phil Downs said, “We are pleased to welcome Nicole Veit to Southwest Allen County Schools. Her past experiences have made her a good ﬁt for SACS. Her exceptional experience in technology and collaboration will

strengthen our educational team. Nicole was chosen from a large pool of excellent applicants and will no doubt make a difference in the lives of the children at Whispering Meadows Elementary.” At Waterloo Elementary, Veit led a schoolwide transition to Project Based Learning, hosted national

and local leadership and teacher residencies in new Tech Network, and assessed technology needs and facilitated technology expansion to enhance student learning and opportunities. In November 2013, Veit received the NBC33 Excellence in Education Award.

Follow these reminders Sign-up begins for May 16 to ensure a safe summer Lapper and Survivors Day By Annette Chard, RN (The author is a certiﬁed emergency nurse, and is trauma program manager for Lutheran Hospital.)

May is National Trauma Month. Traditionally, health-care personnel who care for trauma victims refer to late spring and summer as trauma season. This is because it is warmer outside and stays daylight longer, so more people are participating in outside activities, such as sports, water activities, home improvements, walking and riding everything from bicycles to ATVs. These pursuits increase our risk of getting injured. The staff at Lutheran Hospital Level II Adult and Pediatric Trauma Centers encourage you to be mindful of the following precautions: • Wear a helmet when riding a bicycle, mo-ped, motorcycle or ATV. • Ensure ladders are on a level, solid surface. Do not lean. Move the ladder rather than reaching too far and risk falling. • Wear appropriate

protective gear for your sport. • Be aware of water depth if Chard diving. • Never drive any type of vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. • Don’t be distracted while driving — pay attention. One out of every three drivers admits to being distracted while driving. It only takes three seconds to travel the length of a football field while traveling at 65 mph; being distracted is like doing this blindfolded. Per the Governor’s Highway Safety Association, the number of traffic collisions (vehicle/ vehicle and pedestrian/ vehicle) have remained constant over the last few years in Indiana. Drivers 15 to 20 years of age have the highest rate of collisions, and drivers 21 to 24 years of age have the highest rate of fatal

collisions. More crashes occur between the hours of 3 and 6 p.m. than any other time of the day. There is one death every two hours and one injury every seven minutes due to pedestrian/vehicle collisions. To help prevent pedestrian/vehicle injuries and deaths, the Lutheran Trauma Centers and Lutheran Children’s Hospital sponsor the Kids dart. Drive smart. campaign. We recommend that you and children in your care cross streets only at designated crosswalks or intersections, look left, right, and left again before crossing, and make eye contact with drivers before crossing. Walk on the sidewalk or walk facing traffic when you must walk on the shoulder of the road. Wear reflective clothing and/or carry a flashlight at night. The Lutheran Hospital Level II Adult and Pediatric Trauma Centers want you to be safe and have a terrific summer.

Restored Engine No. 765 to pull summer excursions Engine No. 765 will pull passenger cars once again this summer. The Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society, which owns the restored steam locomotive, will partner with Norfolk Southern Corp. No. 765 will operate roundtrip excursions originating in Fort Wayne; Youngstown, Ohio; Buffalo, N.Y.; and Allentown and Scranton, Pa. Times, ticket prices, accommodations, boarding sites and other details about each trip will be available at fortwaynerailroad. org on May 1. Ticket sales will start at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 13. The Society’s ﬁrst public trip out of Fort Wayne in over 20 years,

in 2013, sold out in less than two hours. The series begins with two Indiana excursions. Engine 765 will make round-trip runs from Fort Wayne to Lafayette on Saturday and Sunday, July 18 and 19. Society members will receive information and advance ordering instructions in the mail. Annual memberships start at $30 and can be established online. The excursions are part of Norfolk Southern’s 21st Century Steam Program. “We are thrilled to team up with Norfolk Southern again to offer people unique and exciting opportunities to enjoy the 765,” Bill Otter, society president,

said in a statement on the society’s website. No. 765 will visit Buffalo in its first trips there since 1985 and operate out of the Allentown region for first time since 1988. For the locomotive’s first visit to Scranton, home of the Steamtown National Historic Site, it will operate to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Nicholson Viaduct. Additional excursions are being explored. Engine 765 served the Nickel Plate Road from 1944 to 1958, when it was put on display in Lawton Park. It was removed from the park in 1974, and restored to operating condition by 1979.

Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana will hold the 13th annual Lapper and Survivors Day Celebration on Saturday, May 16. The Lapper honors or memorializes people touched by cancer and is a fundraising walk to benefit Cancer Services’ clients. All of the money raised at the event stays in northeast Indiana to help people with cancer. Lapper participants are encouraged to walk as many laps around Brotherhood Place Office Park as they can. “The point is to test their endurance and push past their comfort zone just as people with cancer do every day,” the agency

said in a news release. The Lapper begins at 10 a.m. at 6316 Mutual Drive, Fort Wayne. Same-day registration is 9-9:30 a.m., followed by a guest speaker and special presentations at 9:30 a.m. Water and fresh fruit are provided during the walk, which takes place rain or shine. The Survivors Day celebration, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., offers food, fun and entertainment for the whole family. Register for the walk at lapper2015. kintera.org. Registration forms are also available at Cancer Services. Everyone is invited to bring a friend, form a team and help

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122nd Fighter Wing says 300 to ďŹ nish deployment About 300 airmen from the 122nd Fighter Wing are returning from deployment as a part of Operations Inherent Resolve and Enduring Freedom. The unit, which ďŹ‚ies the A-10C â€œWarthogâ€? airframe, has been deployed overseas since early October to the U.S. Central Command region. The 122nd has its headquarters at 3005 Ferguson Road, Fort Wayne, at the Fort Wayne International Airport. The 300 airmen represent about a third of the 122ndâ€™s members. â€œMy goal from the

start has been to ensure that 100 percent of our airmen return from their mission overseas,â€? said Col. Patrick R. Renwick, 122nd Fighter Wing commander. â€œI am humbled to serve and command such a respected wing and am incredibly proud of these returning airmen.â€? â€œThis deployment has been a unique and outstanding moment in Blacksnake history. The 122nd has never before completed a deployment for such a length of time with so many members taking part at once. The fact that over 300 Blacksnakes

were overseas meeting and exceeding mission expectations for over half a year is a testament to their experience, training and endurance as a wing. The 122nd has established itself as the proven choice as a warďŹ ghter.â€? â€œThe deployment was historic for its combination of length and size relative to previous 122nd Fighter Wing deployments,â€? the ďŹ ghter wing said in a news release. â€œIn the past, it was rare for an entire air package, consisting of operations and maintenance personnel, to deploy overseas for any period of time close to

The local high school graduation season begins May 22 with Bishop Dwenger High School and ends June 13 with three Fort Wayne Community Schoolsâ€™ graduations. Many are held at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne. Parking is $5 per car. Most graduation ceremonies are by invitation or ticket only. Check with these schools for further details. Bishop Dwenger High School, at the Embassy Theatre, Friday, May 22, 6:30 p.m. Bishop Luers High School, at the school, Friday, May 29, 4 p.m. Concordia High School, at the Embassy Theatre, Sunday, May 31, noon. Huntington North High School, at the school, Friday, June 5, 7 p.m. Leo High School, Coliseum, Friday, June 5, 7 p.m. Canterbury High School, on the school lawn, Friday,

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Fair invites applicants for 70 jobs Medtech College will host a job fair for the community from 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, at the Boys & Girls Club of Fort Wayne, 2609 FairďŹ eld Ave. Positions available include healthcare positions, dietary, housekeeping and maintenance positions. Recruiters will be on site to interview candidates for more than 70 positions now available at Parkview Hospital, Lutheran Hospital, Easter Seals Arc, and American Senior Communities. Applicants should come dressed for interviews. In addition, Medtech will offer free health screenings.

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Opperman named to lead campus ministry at USF The University of Saint Francis has named Scott Opperman as director of campus ministry. Opperman was Jesuit trained and has experience in young adult and youth ministry, campus ministry, religious education, health-care ministry, spiritual direction and directing retreats and social policy advocacy. Opperman brings more than a decade of experience in higher education, including positions in campus ministry and residence life at Durham University in Durham, England, the University of Dallas and the University of Notre Dame. In addition, he has taught

philosophy, ministry and theology at Durham University, Saint Opperman Cuthbert Catholic Seminary (Durham, UK) and the University of Dallas. “Scott is a wonderful addition to the University of Saint Francis,” said Sister M. Anita Holzmer, OSF, director of the Center of Franciscan Life. “With his experience in higher education ministry, we know he will enhance our ability to reach out to our students, faculty and staff.”

Buell is now corporal in ISP Fort Wayne District Indiana State Police Senior Trooper Kody E. Buell has been promoted to the rank of corporal, and will serve as district duty ofﬁcer at the Fort Wayne Post. Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas G. Carter promoted Buell, who will assume both ﬁrst-line supervisory and administrative duties. Buell is a 2000 graduate of Angola High School and holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Trine University. He is a 10-year veteran of the Indiana State Police, having been appointed on Oct. 24, 2004, as a graduate of the 64th Indiana State Police Recruit Academy. Upon his appointment, Buell was assigned to the Toll

Road Post where he patrolled LaGrange and Steuben counties until 2007 Buell when he transferred to the Fort Wayne Post. In May 2008, Buell graduated from the Northwestern University School for Public Safety Police Motorcycle School, which was instructed by Harley-Davidson. He was then transferred to the Special Operations Section, where he served with the Motorcycle Patrol Unit until his promotion. Buell has served as a field training officer and is a certified general instructor. He lives in Steuben County.

‘Dancing With Stars’ at Embassy July 31 Familiar personalities from ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars” will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, July 31, at the Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. Tickets are $39.50 to $97 and are on sale at the Embassy box ofﬁce, online at ticketmaster.com, and through charge-byphone at (800) 745-3000. Pro dancers Witney Carson, Valentin Chmerkovskiy, Artem Chigvintsev, Peta Murgatroyd and Emma Slater, and troupe dancers Alan Bersten, Brittany Cherry, Sasha Farber and Jenna Johnson share in the tour. The show will include new choreography and memorable moments from the show’s 10-year run. Performers will appear

in their hometowns as “Dancing With the Stars: Live” visits more than 40 cities. Dancing with the Stars All-Stars champion Melissa Rycroft will serve as host. Faculty Productions presents the 90-minute shows, in association with BBC Worldwide “I’m looking forward to dusting off my dance shoes and heading out on the road on tour with ‘Dancing with the Stars,’” Rycroft said. “My children Ava and Beckett and my husband Tye will be traveling with me in what can only be described as the greatest road trip across America, dancing from city to city and reconnecting with the fans that make ‘Dancing with the Stars’ so special.”

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Impressions and illusions await at May 15 benefit A benefit for the nonprofit Roanoke Food Pantry will feature the voices of impressionist Craig Tornquist and the magic of Jim Barron. “All You Can Laugh For Ten Dollars” will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 15, at the

Cottage Event Center, 9524 U.S. 24 North, Roanoke. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Barron takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. Buy tickets at cottageeventcenter.com. Tornquist will perform a family-friendly show featuring celebrity imper-

sonations including Elvis, Kermit the Frog, Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Sammy Davis Jr., Richard Simmons and George Burns. He has worked with such personalities as Jay Leno, Lee Greenwood, Frankie Valli & the 4 Seasons, Sinbad and The Lovin’ Spoonful. His act also includes audience participation, plus novelty songs such as “I’m My Own Grandpa” and “Burger King of the Road.” Tornquist believes in Victor Borge’s motto that “Laughter is the shortest distance between two people.” The May 15 presentation will be Tornquist’s second appearance at the Cottage Event Center. Barron is making his third appearance at the Cottage Event Center, and is one of the most popular

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performers to grace its stage. Barron cites magicians Doug Henning and Harry Blackstone Jr. as inﬂuential to his style of

prestidigitation. He has escaped a strait jacket at halftime of a Fort Wayne Freedom football game and correctly predicted the

exact score of a Fort Wayne Wizards baseball game prior to ﬁrst pitch. Barron has been a broadcaster for many years with radio stations such as WOWO and WAJI. He is currently a personality on Fort Wayne’s WBCL Radio morning broadcast along with Larry Bower and Phil Reaser. The trio has won the Spectrum Award from Indiana Broadcasters Association for Best Morning Show in Indiana. Bower is also president and star of Bower North Productions, which presents a comedy mystery dinner theater performance at the venue each New Year’s Eve. The Cottage Event Center is owned and operated by Hamilton Hospitality Group LLC.

Crestwoods Frame Shop to feature Larkin art Crestwoods Frame Shop and Gallery is featuring “Signs and Wonder” featuring Alan Larkin’s paintings, pastels and prints. Larkin is a retired ﬁne arts professor from IU South Bend.

The exhibit opens May 9 and continues through June 6. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, or by appointment. An opening reception will be held from 3-6 p.m. Saturday, May 9, at Crest-

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Springtime in the Village features hog roast, sales Roanoke will celebrate Springtime in the Village on Saturday, May 16, featuring townwide garage sales and a hog roast beneďŹ ting the Roanoke Town library and Roanoke Volunteer Fire Department. Sponsored by the local Chamber of Commerce, Huntington County Habitat for Humanity ReStore is again joining to be a collection location for Huntington Countyâ€™s Habitat for Humanity ReSale Shop as well. The van will be available at the library from 1-3 p.m. OfďŹ cial garage sale hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. New this year will be a ďŹ‚ea market and garage sale and craft sales area in the parking lot on 2nd Street at Moose & Mollieâ€™s new location. Anyone interested in selling at that location should call Stephanie McKibben at Moose & Mollieâ€™s to register. Register your garage sale at the library. The cost is $5. Registered sellers receive a $5 coupon to Huntington County Habitat for Humanity ReStore. The ReStoreâ€™s new location is 250 Commerce Drive, Huntington. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday

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Drums, singing, dancing begin Miami Heritage Days Miami Indian Heritage Days kicks off on Saturday, May 2, at the Chief Richardville House, 5705 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne. The Chief Richardville House is recognized as the oldest Native American structure in the Midwest, the ﬁrst Greek Revival style house in Indiana and the only extant Treaty House in the nation. The Chief Richardville House, Akima Pinsiwa Awiiki, was named a National Historic Landmark in 2012. Sponsored by the History Center, Miami Indian Heritage Days programs are held from 1-4 p.m. on the ﬁrst Saturday of the month, May through November, and feature local artists, performers, and representatives from the Miami Indians and other Native American groups demonstrating aspects of their heritage. Admission for each Saturday event is $7 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. Admission includes the opportunity to visit the Chief Richardville House. Miami Chief Jean Baptiste de Richardville built a trading empire in this area that made

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Representatives of the Miami Indians and other Native American groups educate and entertain at Miami Indian Heritage Days at the Chief Richardville House.

him the richest man in Indiana by the time of his death in 1841. His home, built in 1827, is one of the premier attractions in the Historical Society’s collection since the restoration of the building’s exterior. Photos of previous years’ programs can be found on the History Center’s Facebook page. For more information, contact the History

Center at (260) 426-2882 or visit fwhistorycenter. com. Miami Indian Heritage Days 2015

• May 2: Medicine Woman Drummers — Miami drumming, singing and dancing. • June 6: Kayla Godfrey — Miami dancing. • July 4: Craig Arnold and George Strack present “Then and Now:

Tools of the Miami.” • Aug. 1: Katrina Mitten — Miami beadwork. • Sept. 5: Dani Tippmann presents “Miami Harvest: Edible and Usable Plants and Materials.” • Oct. 3: Miami Indian Alliance of Miami Indians — wikiami cattail matting. • Nov. 7-8: Traders Days welcomes tradi-

Miami Indian Heritage Days are held the ﬁrst Saturday of each month, May through October.

tional Miami and regional tribes’ crafts, goods and wares for sale, as well as hands-on demonstrations and

interactive educational programs. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. Noon-4 p.m. Sunday. Free to the public.

Robotics team ends season The Homestead High School robotics team competed in the state championship, and competed with and against 30 other teams

April 2-4 at Warren Central High School, Indianapolis. “We had a strong start, rising to third seed before our alliances started to

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ranked 22nd out of the 49 teams in the Indiana District. Steverson said the team’s second season was successful overall. The team has begun summer enrichment activities to improve skills in anticipation of the third season, which begins in January.

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Local cancer survivors and their caregivers will be honored at Relay for Life on Saturday, May 16, at Parkview Field. The American Cancer Society sponsors the event, which begins at noon and continues through midnight. The Survivors Lap will start at approximately 6 p.m., with a complimentary dinner provided at 6:30 p.m. Anyone who has ever been diagnosed with cancer may participate. As the survivors walk, other event participants will cheer them on in a demonstration of support and celebration. The ﬁve-year survival rate for all cancers has risen to 68 percent, and there are an estimated 14 million Americans alive today who have been diagnosed with the disease.

Teams and individuals from the community set up campsites at a school, park or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Each team has at least one participant on the track at all times. Four million people participated in more than 6,000 events worldwide last year. The money raised supports cancer research, education and prevention programs, and services for people facing cancer. Cancer survivors or caregivers who would like to participate may visit relayforlife.org/fortwaynein to register. Or call the American Cancer Society at (260) 471-3911, Option 3. For more information about the American Cancer Society, or to support its programs, visit cancer.org or call (800) 227-2345.

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Stravinsky’s ‘Firebird’ to close Phil’s season The Fort Wayne Philharmonic’s 2014/15 season closes Saturday, May 9, at the Embassy Theatre with the grand ﬁnale of the Madge Rothschild Foundation Masterworks Series. The program will open with Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2 performed by pianist William Wolfram. The program also includes Turina’s “Danzas Fantasticas.” Concluding the evening will be Stravinsky’s powerful “Firebird.” Musically Speaking, the preconcert lecture series before every Masterworks performance, will begin at 6:30 p.m. Lectures are held in the Gallery of the Grand Wayne Center and are free to all ticketholders.

Tickets for “Stravinsky’s Firebird” start at $17 and can be purchased by calling 481-0777, online at fwphil. org, or at the Embassy box ofﬁce. It is said of Stravinsky’s “Firebird” that on June 25, 1910, it premiered and on June 26 the composer became famous. This work tells the downfall of a powerful ogre named Katschei by the enchanted Firebird. The composer had made multiple orchestral versions. The Phil will be performing the most popular version, arranged in 1919. Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 2 is an epic work with the dimensions similar to a symphony. The composer

jokingly referred to the piece as “a tiny little piano concerto with a tiny little wisp of a scherzo.” Guest pianist William Wolfram is a graduate of The Juilliard School and made his concerto debut with the Pittsburgh Symphony under the baton of Leonard Slatkin. Wolfram has since appeared throughout the United States as recitalist, concerto soloist and chamber musician. He has performed in cities throughout Asia and Europe earning medals in the William Kapell and Naumburg International Piano Competitions as well as in the Tchaikovsky Piano Competition in Moscow.

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Tara, a Sumatran orangutan, holds 5-month-old Asmara as visitors enjoy a preview day at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo. The zoo opened April 25, to begin the celebration of its 50th anniversary. Highlights include a “Happy Birthday to Zoo” party on July 1.

Race for the Warriors aids military families The Fort Wayne Base Community Council will host the inaugural Race for the Warriors 5k/10k charity fundraiser race and walk Saturday, May 23, at the Fort Wayne International Airport. Race day registration starts at 7:30 a.m., with the race at 9 a.m., and will follow a course

through the airfield’s taxiways, runways and cargo ramp. Timing for runners will be provided by Fleet Feet Inc., from Fort Wayne. Free event parking, checkin and pre- and post-race activities will all take place at the Fort Wayne International Airport’s Air Trade

Centre. A $25 registration fee for the 5K and $30 for the 10k will provide runners with a commemorative T-shirt and other items. To register, or for more information, visit raceforthewarrior.com or see the Fort Wayne Base Community Council’s website fortwaynebcc.

org. The proceeds from the race will benefit the FWBCC’s Military Support Fund, which assists military families in times of need. The council’s Military Support Fund is managed in partnership with The Community Foundation of Greater

Fort Wayne, and has helped more than 120 local military families during its first two years. “Signing up for the Race for the Warriors is a way everyone can show their support for local military families on Memorial Day weekend,” said Patrick Dooley, the director of

airport development with FWA and base community council board member. For more information, please contact Tom Carroll, Fort Wayne Base Community Council marketing director, at (260) 579-5776 or tcarroll@ mastirs.com.

Allen property tax bills in mail, due by May 11 Allen County property tax bills payable in 2015 were mailed April 10. The due date is May 11. Both the spring and fall remittance coupons are included in the bill; there will be no fall mailing. To avoid long lines in the treasurer’s office, taxpayers are encouraged to pay early. “We seem to get a flurry of activity when bills are first mailed but then the activity dies down. On tax due day, we have long lines,” Chief Deputy Treasurer William Royce said. Several online payment options can be found at

allencountytreasurer.us. New this year, taxpayers paying by check can phone in their payment. Taxpayers will need the following: The tax duplicate number found at the top of the bill, the amount to be paid, and bank routing number and account number. Dial 1 (877) 690-3729 and use jurisdiction code 7693. This is a free service. “All payment options are listed on the back of your tax bill,” Royce said. “I also want to remind taxpayers that local banks no longer collect taxes.”

USF offers summer arts classes for grades 1 to 6 The School of Creative Arts at the University of Saint Francis has announced summer art classes for children in grades 1 through 6. The “Art in the Morning” youth program will run July 6-24, Monday-Friday, 9-11:30 a.m. at the Mimi and Ian Rolland Art and Visual Communication Center on Leesburg Road on the USF campus. Area art

teachers and art education majors will instruct children in drawing, painting, printmaking, multimedia and ceramics. All art materials and a daily snack will be provided. The cost is $125 for each child and includes all materials and instructional fees. For a registration form or further information, contact the USF School of Creative Arts at 399-7700, ext. 8001.

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Seton team builds candles as CANstruction project Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School participated in the Community Harvest Food Bank’s CANstruction competition. Seton was one of 13 schools participating this year and the only Catholic school to do so. Participating schools collect canned goods and a team of students and teacher advisers build large structures out of canned goods. The pieces were on exhibit at Glenbrook Square from April 18 to 26. The canned goods then were donated to the food bank for the Senior Homebound Program and the Weekend Backpack program that sends food home in children’s backpacks for family meals. In 2014, Fort Wayne was ranked ﬁfth in the nation for the most canned goods donated through this program. This year, the Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School middle school team chose the theme “Candles of Hope.” They built ﬁve large “candles” out of canned goods with various symbols on

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Members of the Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School middle school team build their large “candles” at Glenbrook Square on April 17 for the CANstruction project.

each — an orange ribbon representing hunger and malnutrition, the Christian ﬁsh symbol, bread and the Christian cross. “I am so proud of our students and the hard work they have put into this important project,” Principal Lois Widner said. “Not only are they helping our community ﬁght hunger, they are also

learning such an important lesson as they build these structures and pass on the message of Christ.” At Seton, students from all grades were asked to donate canned goods. Teacher advisers Jodi Jump, Deb Brough, Michelle Voigt and Kristin Spoltman asked interested students to apply to participate in the project. Ten

students were selected. The team practiced putting together the structures ﬁrst in the school basement. “Building the canned good structures is very exacting, as one canned good cannot be out of alignment or else it throws the entire structure off,” the school said in a news release.

The University of Saint Francis School of Creative Arts will host pre-college summer academies in theater, music technology and art July 6-24 for high school students in grades 9-12. The music technology and theater academies will take place in the North Campus music technology facilities at 2702 Spring St., while the art academy will be held in the Mimi and Ian Rolland Center for Art and Visual Communications on Leesburg Road. Classes run from 9 a.m.3:30 p.m. These intense, threeweek programs include supplies, lunch and transportation. Cost is $160 per student. For a registration form or further information, call 399-7700, ext. 8001. The theatre program will focus on monologue selection, on-stage performance, audition preparation, voice and movement strengthening, stage presence and confidence. The students will conclude their study by performing a one-act production during the academy student awards ceremony. The pre-college

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Summit City Chorus to offer ‘Tribute to Mom’ The Summit City Chorus a capella singers will present a “Tribute to Mom” dinner and show at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, May 3, at Cerutis Summit Park, 6601 Innovation Blvd. The event will feature traditional a capella favorites, sung in barbershop-style, that celebrate all things related to mothers. Also performing will be the locally renowned

quartets Those Guys, Hoosier Gentry, Three Longs & a Short and Crosstown Sound. Dinner and show tickets are $25 per person and reservations are required. Showonly tickets are $15 and student tickets are $10. Tickets are available by calling 418-3232 or at summitcitychorus.org. First chartered in 1944, the Summit City Barbershop Chorus is

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Canterbury offers wide range of summer camps Canterbury schools offer a variety of summer programs. A variety of enrichment, arts and sports camps offered to inspire the artist, athlete and scholar in each child. Camps are June 15-19 and June 22-26, at Canterbury School, 5601 Covington Road, Fort Wayne. Camps are open to ages 2-5 (as of June 1, 2015) and Grades 1-8 (for the 2015-2016 school year). Fees range from $60 to $500. To register, visit canterburyschool.org/summer. • Chess Camp at Canterbury.

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What: This two-week session focuses on creative writing, movie making, photography and ﬁne arts. When: June 15-26 (Monday-Friday) Where: Canterbury Middle School, 5601 Covington Road, Fort

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and several professional athletic events throughout the city. The chorus also supports many nonprofit groups by providing entertainment to help generate support for their organizations. Chorus members include men of all ages and from all professions and walks of life. For more information, call Dave Bjork at (435) 279-7004.

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What: Based on the MakerSpace concept and Shark Tank TV show, this camp promotes creativity, innovation and teamwork. When: June 22-26 Where: Canterbury Middle School, 5601 Covington Road, Fort Wayne Ages: Grade 5 (for the 2015-2016 school year) Fees: $260

Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control now allows adopting families to take a pet home the same day they meet it. The agency announced the new policy April 17. “Deciding to adopt a pet is an exciting time for many families. We would like to make this process as simple as possible,” said Lindsay Pease, adoption supervisor. “Reducing an animal’s length of stay in the shelter is an integral part of reducing the stress on the animal,” the agency said in a news release. “Same-day send-homes will create a healthier environment for the

remaining animals by providing more room and less risk of illness as well as simplify the adoption process.” Pease asked that visitors be prepared to adopt when they visit. If a family has dogs and cats at home they need to be prepared with current vaccine records for distemper and rabies. They will also be required to bring their owned dogs (if meeting an adoption dog) and bring family members and children under 5 to meet their new pet. For details, visit fwacc. org and choose the Fees & Process link.

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Goodbye, Child Care Costs ... Hello, College Savings Opportunities If you’re a working parent, you know firsthand about the difficulties of finding quality, affordable care for your children. But eventually, your kids head off to school, and those child care bills go away, or at least diminish greatly. When that happens, you could start putting away money for another one of your children’s milestones: college. Just how expensive is child care? Costs vary greatly among the 50 states, but the national average for a 4-yearold at a child care center is approximately $7,880 per year, according to Child Care Aware of America, a child care resource and referral agency sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. What could you do with this money once your child enters

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are no guarantees.)

Of course, not all schools provide all-day kindergarten, so you still may have some child care costs. For the purposes of illustration, let’s presume you can ﬁnally say “goodbye” to child care costs when your child is in ﬁrst grade, and let’s also assume your child is attending a public school. If you invested that $7,880 every year for 12 years, until your child reaches 18, you could accumulate more than $150,000 in a taxadvantaged college savings account, such as a 529 plan — assuming the money was placed in a hypothetical investment that earned 7% per year. (Keep in mind, though, that the word “hypothetical” means exactly that, because whenever you put money in any variable investment, there

Actually, earnings in a 529 plan accumulate and are distributed tax free, provided they are used for qualified higher education expenses. (529 plan distributions not used for qualified expenses may be subject to federal and state income tax and a 10% IRS penalty on the earnings.) Also, your 529 plan contributions may be deductible from your state taxes. However, 529 plans vary, so be sure to check with your tax advisor regarding deductibility. A 529 plan offers other benefits, too. For one thing, the lifetime contribution limits are generous; while these limits vary by state, some plans allow contributions well in excess of $200,000. And a

529 plan is ﬂexible: If your child decides against college or vocational school, you can transfer the unused funds to another family member, tax and penalty free. A 529 plan is a widely used choice for college savings, but it is not your only option. You could also consider a Coverdell Education Savings Account, which, like a 529 plan, can generate tax-free earnings if the money is used for higher education expenses. You can typically only put in a maximum of $2,000 per year to a Coverdell account, but it lets you use the funds on K-12 and college expenses. Whichever college-savings vehicle you choose, it will take discipline on your part to continue investing in it, year after year. And after

freeing yourself from those child care bills, you can certainly think of other ways to use this “found” money. That’s why you might want to automatically move money from your checking or savings account to your 529 plan, Coverdell account or other investment earmarked for college. As your income rises over the years, you can increase the amount of these automatic transfers. In any case, once those child care bills stop, you can put that money to work on your children’s behalf. Make the most of this opportunity. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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Elks, Lions join to give $2,000 to food network The Waynedale Lions Club and Fort Wayne Order of Elks presented a check for $2,000 to The Associated Churches Neighborhood Food Network. The check is a shared effort, each volunteer group contributing $1,000. The food network consists of 26 pantries in Allen County, which feed

more than 35,000 families each year. With the $2,000 contribution, the two groups can provide emergency supplemental food for more than 400 individuals for an entire week. “The contribution is unique because of the collaborated effort between the two groups,” The Associated Churches said in a news release.

Jim Springer, a member of both volunteer groups, said two organizations can do more than just one. After a reduced contribution rate over the winter, the food network said such contributions are needed. To learn more about donating to the food network,visit associatedchurches.org.

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The 17th season of Broadway at the Embassy will feature classics such as “42nd Street” and new titles like “The Illusionists.” The Embassy and Jam Theatricals announced the six titles April 15. Subscriptions are on sale. The Embassy also offers a four-show and a ﬁve-show season subscription. Season tickets for the six-show series range from $150 to $295. For more information on becoming a subscriber to the Broadway at the Embassy 2015-16 Season, visit the Embassy Theatre box ofﬁce at 125

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Musical,” Wednesday, Dec. 16, at 7:30 p.m. “I Love Lucy – Live On Stage,” Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.; “42nd Street,” Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016, 7:30 p.m. “Annie,” Friday, April 8, 2016, 7:30 p.m. Built in 1928, the Embassy Theatre features national productions from the Broadway stage, concerts of all musical formats, cinema, educational programming and a continued commitment to young people. For more information, visit fwembassytheatre.org.

Lutheran Health Network donates baskets of goodies Lutheran Health Network delivered more than two dozen springtheme baskets of treats, games and goodies to Erin’s House for Grieving Children. Tammy Else, Child Life specialist at Lutheran Children’s Hospital, made the surprise visit to deliver the baskets to 5670 YMCA Park Drive West. Else and her staff coordinated the collection effort among all Lutheran Health Network hospitals and made a friendly competition out of it. “You can tell everyone had fun with the competition and buying goodies to include in the

SPORTS from Page A1 teams join the Summit Conference for a two-year probationary period. The other athletic teams become independent. The question of eventual conference status for those sports has not been decided. “It’s a big change,” Ginder said. “We’re going through that process now, trying to re-create the schedules for teams that

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baskets, but it all comes down to brightening someone’s day,” Else said. Erin’s House, which provides support for children who suffered a death, held a drawing during each peer support program night and sent the baskets home with the families.

“It’s great to see the smiling faces of the kids and parents when they get to take home the extra special gift,” said Cindy Maldonado-Schaefer, director of operations at Erin’s House. For more information, visit erinshouse.org.

will now be independent.” “We’re excited for the change,” Ginder said of playing the Fort Wayne schools. “We’re excited for the opportunity that this brings to us and to them.” Many traditional basketball opponents will stay on the schedules but not in prime-time Friday evening slots. “On Friday nights there will be some good games that will add some excitement for the community,”

Ginder said. “It doesn’t take long to do the math, that it’s a scheduling nightmare trying to find teams to play when they already have a full schedule,” Updegrove said. The Spartans’ first contest in the new league will be a varsity football game Aug. 21 at Concordia. Carroll’s first football game in the SAC is Aug. 21 at Northrop.

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DANCE from Page A1 still come in second was “tough, but also such an honor,” she said. Homestead competed in the Medium Varsity Jazz in the National Dance Association championships, placing second among 11 teams. Homestead also entered the Junior Varsity Jazz competition, finishing third among five teams. “This year has been an outstanding year,” she said. “We have eight seniors who are graduating from the team, and that’s more than we’ve ever had. They have been a stellar group of leaders. They have been with the program since middle school and have led this to be one of the best years for Homestead dance.” In regional competition in February, the varsity was the regional champion in the Jazz category and the junior varsity was regional champion in both the Jazz and Hip Hop categories. At the state finals, the varsity team was runner-up in Jazz. The junior varsity placed third in Jazz and was the runner-up in Hip Hop. “We also had three seniors chosen to receive the Academic All-State Award,” Bay said in a news release. “Congratulations to Allison Gray, Raegan Huth and Morgan McKay.” Gray also was awarded the IHSDTA scholarship. “I was really happy that we were on the [All-State] team,” Gray said in an interview. To apply for the scholarship, Gray first sought letters of recommendation from the coach and another teacher. She also wrote an essay about her experience in dance. In the fall, she will attend Indiana University, Bloomington campus, as a direct admit to the Kelley School of Business. Dance is year-round work, she said. “We start practicing when school starts in August, and it goes until March. Our main competitions are from January until March, so the majority of the weekends we are going to a competition,” she said. “But I love it. It’s really great. It really makes me feel good.” “I’m really thankful to receive such a scholarship, because dance and academics are so important to my life, and I’m just really glad to get the recognition for all the hard work that I’ve done.” Gray said the coaches work just as hard. “They’re really motivational, and they put so much time and effort into both the JV and the varsity teams,” she said. Gray plans to take dance classes and study dance history at IU. She is considering trying out

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Morgan McKay, a Homestead senior, performs with the varsity jazz dance team at the National Dance Association ﬁnals.

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Three Homestead High School seniors were named to the Academic All State Team at the Indiana High School Dance Association championships. They are: Allison Gray, standing, second from right; Raegan Huth, kneeling, second from left; and Morgan McKay, kneeling, second from right.

Channing Davis and other members of the Homestead junior varsity jazz dance team wear construction vests for their performance at the state dance ﬁnals. Davis “was a terriﬁc addition to the team this year,” said adviser Jen Bay.

girls to become passionate and dance and become well-rounded dancers and people. I’m glad I’m part of such an impactful program.” Also representing Fort Wayne, Ashley Nicholas of Bishop Dwenger High School was named to that 15-member Academic All-State Team. Homestead ensembles also performed at state ﬁnals. Alayna Kriegel, Karli Barsantee and Adrienne Schwartz placed fourth in the Small Ensemble Division. Celeste Whalen, Morgan McKay, Afua Addo, Allison Gray, Victoria

for the Inmotion dance team. The scholarship winner said a former neighbor ﬁrst encouraged her to try out for the dance team. “My next-door neighbor was on the dance team, and my sixth-grade year she came over and said, ‘You should try out for it.’ I had no dance experience, but that was the best decision I’ve ever made, to try out,” she said. “It’s such a great part of my life.” “I’m really thankful to be on an amazing team with coaches and directors who are so involved and so eager for young

Cervoni, Raegan Casey and Jade Degitz earned state runner-up in the Large Ensemble Division. Jenna Klinker and Raegan Huth placed third in the Duo Division. The varsity team earned the Innovative Choreography and Superior Showmanship awards for their jazz routine entitled “Chandelier.” “The Homestead coaching staff is extremely proud of the dancers on both teams this year for their efforts, determination and achievements,” Bay said in a news release. Try-outs for the 2015-16 team have concluded. Any student interested in being a part of the program or joining one of the three dance classes offered during the school day should contact Britney Lombardo at blombardo@sacs.k12. in.us.

Homestead High School dance teams will end their season with shows for the community. Different ensembles will dance each evening at 7 p.m., Thursday and Friday, May 21 and 22, Homestead High School, 4310 Homestead Road, Fort Wayne. The admission price is a donation, to be directed to a local charity.

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Larry True, a parent volunteer, organizes book tables for the Canterbury Spring Book Fair. Selections were arranged on 64 tables, organized by genre and age level.

included suggestions “for the reluctant readers in our lives, who have a hard time engaging in books.” “It’s not always the books we would pick for them, but as you are trying to get your child to take off on their own reading, you need to be ﬂexible, but also meet them where their interest level is,” she said. In suggesting books for Grades 3 and 4, Dave Stronczek said parents should begin previewing books for children at this age. “Is it really what they need to be reading?” he asked. “Is the subject matter appropriate for them?” “Look at the vocabu-

lary. Look at the small print,” he said. It’s OK to re-read a book, he said. After two years, a child will ﬁnd new meaning in a book, he said. “And my other big suggestion is to read with your children, up to about 11 or 12 if you can sit down with them and read them a book, and say, ‘Yep, I made sure my daughter read ‘Secret Garden’ … To sit down with them and enjoy, that’s a message,” he said. Middle school librarian Ted Rice suggested “The Fourteenth Goldﬁsh” by Jennifer L. Holm, and four other books. Tamara Lombard and

Chris Collins suggested Adult Book Club choices. Lombard listed “Into the Darkest Corner” by Elizabeth Haynes. She said the “suspenseful, psychological thriller” examines a woman at college age and again four years later, and ﬂipﬂops between those ages. A well-educated woman becomes broken and homeless. “I’ve debated talking about it,” she said, “but you know it is a good book for even older, high school girls, and it shows how you can get wrapped up in something and have a hard time getting out of it.” Her four other suggestions included “Unbroken: A World War II Story of

Ted Rice, Canterbury Middle School librarian, recommends a children’s book. Rice addressed a bistro lunch audience during the Canterbury Spring Book Fair.

Survival, Resilience and Redemption,” by Laura Hillenbrand. Collins’ list included “All the Light We Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr, “The Girl You Left Behind” by Jojo Moyes, and three other books. Papillon and other local authors and artists attended the bistro lunch and visited throughout the three-day sale. Presser said Canterbury tries to work through local bookstores to organize the sale, which is open to the public. Middle school students visit the book fair during their English classes. Parents bring early childhood students to see the books. “I’ve just heard really

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Homestead High School art students offered a school year’s worth of imagination for the community to enjoy. Art enthusiasts embraced the invitation. Students, faculty and visitors viewed more than 700 creations in painting, pottery and more at the school’s art show, April 13 to 15. Many pieces had just been returned from the Scholastic Art and Writing Competition at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, where Homestead students won their share of awards. Visitors strolled past clothing and posters, and even a small, wooden library. “The Free Little Library is an initiative that was started by

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Leanne Beeching, left, and her sister Angela Green study Homestead High School student art. Green, who teaches directed learning at Homestead, said the annual art convocation features outstanding work.

one of our Parent Club members, in honor of her late sister-in-law,” said Sarah Jones, art

department chairwoman. “Some of the Art Club students painted it. She has donated books and

Young anglers wet lines in Lakeside Park ‘Ocean’ By Garth Snow gsnow@kpcmedia.com

Families took a short course in fishing and then dipped their lines into Lakeside Park pond, thanks to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Educator Clint Kowalik tailored his message to his young audience at the April 18 program at Lakeside Park Pavilion 1. The DNR provided the bait and tackle for the day. Don’t throw your leftover bait into the water, he said. “There could be something in your bait that’s not supposed to be in the water,” he said. Bait taken from other water could introduce unwanted plants, or worse, he said. “We don’t want to add a sickness or a bully,” he said. “[The bait] could be a bully fish, and they could push the other fish off all the cool playgrounds.” So share the bait with other anglers or save it for another day, he said. He asked what we should do with the fish we catch. Some

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Santi Kleinbaum Jr. and Salva Kleinbaum bait hooks before casting a line into Lakeside Park.

suggested photographing or measuring the ﬁsh. “Throw it back in the ocean,” said one child. “Yes, throw it back in the Lakeside Park Ocean,” Kowalik said, pointing past the pavilion

windows. If we choose to photograph the ﬁsh, he said, hold it close to the camera. People have been using that trick See FISH, Page B7

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Three Republicans seeking 4th District council seat By Garth Snow gsnow@kpcmedia.com

Southwest Fort Wayne voters will decide a three-way race for the Republican nomination for City Council District 4. One Democrat also is seeking that seat. District 4 incumbent Mitch Harper is seeking the Republican nomination for mayor in the May 5 primary. Three other Republicans are in that race. Incumbent Mayor Tom Henry faces three rivals for the Democratic nomination for the Nov. 3 general election ballot. The 4th District covers Aboite Township and a portion of the south side, including Waynedale and the Fort Wayne International Airport. To view a map of council district boundaries, visit allencounty.us. Republican hopefuls are Jason Arp, Ryan Keuneke and Matthew D. Sorg. Only one candidate, Rusty York, has

ﬁled for the Democratic nomination. In District 1, Paul Ensley, Kenneth Richardson and incumbent Thomas E. Smith are seeking the Republican nomination. There is no Democratic candidate. Democrats also must choose three of nine candidates for city council at large. Candidates are: Terry Anderson, Mike Avila, Kevin R. Brown, Gina M. Burgess, Michelle Chambers, Cathy Cross, Daniel P. Lobdell, Lloyd Osborne and Tommy A. Shrader. Incumbent John Shoaff is not seeking re-election. Republicans must select three of seven candidates for city council at-large. Candidates are: Robert A. Armstrong, Michael Barranda, Lee Bradley, incumbent John Crawford, Thomas Freistroffer, Teresa Sutton and Eric Tippman. See ELECTION, Page B7

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ART from Page B1 within the school.” Jones said she is working with Principal Park Ginder to ﬁnd a permanent location for the library. “We’re trying to ﬁnd something more central, so all students would have access to it,” she said. Freshman Diana Lauderman created a picture of a Polaroid camera, using markers and colored pencils. “I got really excited for this project because pop art interests me,” she said. “I chose a Polaroid because I’ve always liked them for some reason. I just like the older technology. I think it’s cool.” “The whole point of the project was to take old technology and put it in bright colors and try to modernize it a bit,” she said. Lauderman said she

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Vinyl records ﬁnd new life as bowls, in the Homestead High School art convocation.

has taken photos with a Polaroid. “But it was a modern one,” she said. Jones said two students

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Wayne Museum of Art, by a local artist who basically made prints of outdated technology and presented them in pop art style,” she said. Another glance at the recent past featured vinyl records, molded into bowls. “The vinyl record project was a project of the Art club this year,” Jones said. “And we made them to sell to raise money toward the Scholastic Art and Writing Competition for next year, because the entry fee has gone up so signiﬁcantly.” Encyclopedia volumes also took on new shapes in a 3D art class, as part of an altered book art project. “This art convocation that we have in the art gallery every year is outstanding,” said Angela Green, who teaches directed learning classes. Green was joined by her sister, Leanne Beeching. “It gives everybody a chance to see all the talent that we have at Homestead,” Green said. “Some of the students

Clothing becomes art in the Homestead art showcase.

Lights are dimmed to allow Homestead students to watch the videos that were produced by fellow students.

I have in class, I don’t even realize that they have talent in art until I get to the show, and there’s their photography, or clothing, or jewelry.” Green also is a member of the board of Artlink in Fort Wayne. “We’re always looking for homegrown talent that will stay around after college,” Green

said. “This gets their name out there. All the students have portfolios, I’m sure, and you can also purchase some of their art, which also helps to put their name out in the community.” “They’re amazing,” Green said. “I would say we have one of the biggest groups of talented artists at Homestead High School.”

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Homestead students spend Blue Star Banners return winter winning ski medals Local Alpine ski racers Anya Elizondo, 14, and Aiden Elizondo, 18, ﬁnished strong in the East during the recent season. The Homestead High School athletes competed from their winter training center in New York. The racers’ older brother, Emmett, is a skiing coach. James and Mary Ellen Elizondo are their parents. Anya and Aiden competed in New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine and Canada. Highlights of Aiden’s season include: • Won the 2015 U18-U21 New York State Championships slalom title. He also placed 3rd in the giant slalom and 4th in the super-g at the State Championships, giving him the overall title. • Named a 2015 U18-U21 New York Ski Racing Association’s Sally Davis Scholar Athlete for the third year in a row. • Awarded the 2015 U18-U21 New York Ski Racing Association’s Speed/Tech Award, as the top New York State athlete for the combination of both speed (super-g and downhill) and technical events

Fort Wayne’s Blue Star Banner program will continue in 2015. Mayor Tom Henry made the announcement. The initiative started in May 2014 and recognizes Fort Wayne residents and city government employees who are actively deployed. Last year, more than 30 banners were displayed

to honor service members. Family and friends of deployed military personnel are encouraged to complete an application at cityoffortwayne. org/bluestarbanner. Once the applications are reviewed, banners will be made and displayed on light poles along West Jefferson Boulevard from

the Time Corners area to Swinney Park. Banners will be displayed through November and then removed during the winter months. Anyone wishing to give to the Blue Star Banner program may contact Karen Richards, Mayor’s Ofﬁce, 427-2146, or karen.richards@cityoffortwayne.org.

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Over the past few cold months, Clara Lengacher has been watching over two greenhouses full of summer. The flower and vegetable plants have thrived beneath layers of thick plastic in shiny hoop houses, near the driveway that separates the Amish family’s barn from the retail bakery counter. The plants are green, the soil is moist and the air is humid inside those greenhouses. A camera lens fogs over in seconds. The camera may capture images of the plants, but not of those who do the planting. More than two decades after the first plants were sold here, the owners’ principles remain as certain as the seasons. Find Lengacher’s greenhouse at 15010 Parent Road, between Bruick and Rohrman roads. Don’t expect to visit the Amish family’s greenhouse on Mother’s Day, or on any other Sunday. “Closed Sun” takes up 20 percent of the space on the market’s sign. But any other day, Monday through Saturday, visit any time after 9 a.m. Warmer days have arrived at Parent Road Greenhouse and Produce. It is now safe to distribute some of the plants crowded into the two houses into a third greenhouse. The public will find it easier to shop, and the plants will have more room to grow. Newcomers will join the loyal customers who flock to the rural New Haven farm. Returning customers know to expect certain varieties of tomatoes.

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Tomato plants swell in hanging planters at the Parent Road Greenhouse & Produce.

Noodles, preserves and pastries are sold retail at the Parent Road business.

“We carry the Mountain Series of tomatoes,” the owner says. Garden fanciers will recognize the varieties that were developed by the University of North Carolina. Planters already are overﬂowing with Big Boy tomato plants. Shoppers also will ﬁnd the Pineapple variety. That’s an heirloom variety, says the owner, who adds that she used to sell more heirloom varieties. Beds of tender pepper plants await more certain overnight temperatures. They include varieties popular in Hispanic dishes. The hardier cabbage and broccoli plants are ready for the gardens. The greenhouses adjoin

the bakery, where jars of preserves crowd a table of noodles, bread, cookies and pies. A cabinet holds packets of larger seeds that will be planted directly into the ground. Clara’s mother, Barbara Lengacher, opened the greenhouse more than 20 years ago. Barbara died on Christmas Day 2013. Clara continues to operate the greenhouse. She continues to watch the weather, and the calendar. The geraniums and petunias will be at their most colorful just days before Mother’s Day. The signs list a 9 a.m. opening, but do not list a closing time. “If somebody’s here, we are open,” Lengacher says.

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zoo. Each topic raised conversations. That’s part of the service, Noble said. Rows of jars contain garden seeds, to be weighed and sold by the ounce or fraction of an ounce. “We get a lot of demand because people can choose [varieties], and it’s actually a lot less expensive than the seed

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Canterbury roundup: Speech team wins state honors On March 7, the Canterbury High School Speech Team competed in the IHSFA Sectional Tournament held at Concord High School. The team advanced 11 students to the IHSFA State Tournament held at Fishers High School on March 28. At the IHSFA State Tournament, four students advanced to semifinal rounds: Rebecca Alifimoff in Poetry and Impromptu; Aashka Piprottar in Declamation; Aliza Adhami in Radio; and Hannah Babcock in Impromptu. Babcock went on to win first place in the state in Impromptu speaking. The team, through points earned at the sectional tournament, the semifinals, and Babcock’s placing in finals, was named the top team for Class A schools in the state. • On March 14, the Canterbury speech team competed in the National Speech and Debate Association’s Northeast Indiana District Tournament. At this meet, Aliza Adhami

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Legacy Fund • Ryan is a fiscal conservative and will focus on preserving the Legacy Fund • Will not approve any expenditures out of the fund that are not truly “transformational” • Would push for a grant-type plan that would only match funds invested by private entities, rather than pay for entire projects • Would also explore other options for investing the cash balance to maximize interest and ensure the funds will be available for generations to come Economic Development • Will continue looking for ways to make downtown even more vibrant and active while also ensuring that the rest of the city is not ignored • Neighborhoods are a key to a strong city and Ryan will work to make sure our streets are well-maintained year round. • Will bring an experienced and fresh perspective to the abatement decision-making process Efficient Governing • As part of the County Assessor’s Administration, Ryan has helped cut over $400,000 from their budget and reduced their staff by 25% through attrition since 2009

Tax Caps/Property Taxes • As Chief Deputy Assessor, Ryan is one of the leading tax cap and property tax experts in all of Fort Wayne • He would bring this expertise and unique perspective to the council’s decision-making process • Would also work with state Legislature to help navigate losses caused by tax caps to make sure the local school systems still receive adequate funding About • Has served 8+ years as the Chief Deputy Assessor, appointed by Stacey O’Day in 2007 • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Finance from IPFW • Married to wife Julie and they have a son named Jack • Graduate of Bishop Luers High School • Endorsed by Allen County Right to Life PAC • Fiscal Conservative

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Three Canterbury High School students qualiﬁed to compete in the national speech tournaments in June: Aashka Piprottar, from left, Hannah Babcock and Aliza Adhami.

at this year’s regional Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. High school student artists earned ﬁve Gold Keys, three Silver Keys and ﬁve Honorable Mentions, and two Gold Keys for Portfolios. At the middle school level, student artists received six Gold Keys and six Silver Keys for art and nine Gold Keys, 19 Silver Keys and 17 Honorable Mentions for writing. The Gold Key entries went on to compete in the

national competition and earned 14 National Gold and Silver Medal awards. The students and their teachers will be honored this summer in New York. National Gold Medals in Writing: Lucas Brown, Grade 12, Flash Fiction; Caroline Tsai, Grade 11, Poetry; Caroline Tsai, Grade 11, Critical Essay; Sally Witwer, Grade 10, Flash Fiction. National Silver Medals in Writing: Hannah Babcock, Grade 11,

Personal Essay/Memoir; Santana Gomez, Grade 8, Poetry; Gabrielle Hamilton, Grade 9, Short Story; Claire Rorick, Grade 11, Poetry; Caroline Tsai, Grade 11, Poetry; Caroline Tsai, Grade 11, Poetry; Caroline Tsai, Grade 11, Flash Fiction; Ava Vanhelfteren, Grade 11, Poetry. National Silver Medal in Art: Sophia Ahmed, Grade 7, Photography; Herman DeJong, Grade 12, Digital Art.

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FISH from Page B1 as long as there have been cameras, he said. Using a toy ďŹ sh, he showed 8-year-old Frank Bougher how itâ€™s done. â€œJust stick it right in front of the camera,â€? he said. â€œThatâ€™s a big ďŹ sh.â€? â€œWhat happens if the ďŹ sh swallows the hook?â€? he asked. A youngster knew to cut the line and leave the hook in the ďŹ sh, but he wasnâ€™t sure why. â€œEventually that hook is going to dissolve,â€? Kowalik explained. Make sure you wet your hands before you hold a ďŹ sh, he said. Wet hands will not remove the slime that protects a ďŹ sh from bacteria and parasites, he said. When we release the ďŹ sh, Kowalik said, do so gently. â€œYou just want to lay it in the water and let it gently swim away,â€? he said. After the classroom lessons, youngsters and parents moved to the lake to catch bluegills and other ďŹ sh. The lake had been stocked with trout, courtesy of the DNR. Most people need a license to go ďŹ shing, Kowalik said. You can buy licenses online, he said. â€œOr you can go to Wal-Mart or your local bait shop,â€? he said. â€œWeâ€™re trying to make the ďŹ shing better,â€? he said, â€œand if you donâ€™t buy a license we canâ€™t make the ďŹ shing better.â€?

ELECTION from Page B1 Incumbent Marty Bender is not seeking re-election. In the mayorâ€™s race, Republican candidates are: Robert â€œBobâ€? Bastian, William â€œBillâ€? Collins, Mitch V. Harper and Frederick G. Osheskie Sr. Democratic candidates are: Tom C. Cook, incumbent Tom Henry, David Christopher Roach and Richard â€œRickâ€? Stevenson Sr. City Clerk Sandra Kennedy is not seeking re-election; Angie Davis is seeking the Democratic nomination. Republican candidates are Lana R. Keesling and Derek A. Pillie. Voter registration closed April 6. Voters may check the status of their voter registration or polling location at indianavoters.com or by calling the Allen County Voter Registration ofďŹ ce at 449-7154. A voter may cast an absentee ballot at the clerkâ€™s ofďŹ ce through noon Monday, May 4. For the full calendar of 2015 election registration and absentee voter deadlines, visit allencounty.us. On primary day on May 5 and again on

Kids ďŹ shing 27th annual Kidsâ€™ Fishing Derby. Saturday, June 6, 8 a.m.-noon. Hurshtown Reservoir, 1600 Roth Road, Grabill. The ďŹ shing derby is free. Admission to Hurshtown Reservoir is $4 per car. For ages 16 or younger accompanied by an adult. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., and ďŹ shing begins at 8 a.m. Catches will be weighed at 11 a.m., and prizes will be awarded at noon. Prizes will be awarded for the largest ďŹ sh in several angler age and ďŹ sh species categories. Bring a bucket to hold your ďŹ sh. Catch-and-release only.

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A license wasnâ€™t an issue, though, on April 18, which was a Free Fishing Day in Indiana. Hoosiers will enjoy three more Free Fishing Days this year: May 16 and June 6 and 7. Hoosiers will not need a ďŹ shing license or a trout/salmon stamp on those three days. Typically, anglers age 17 and younger and a few other special anglers are exempt from the license requirement. For more information, visit in.gov/dnr. Fishing opportunities continue at several city and county parks. Hurshtown Reservoir in Grabill opened for the

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2015 EVENTS NORTHEAST INDIANA BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS Thursday, April 16

Master Gardener classes to resume in September

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the original Fort Wayne Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society.

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TUESDAY, MAY 5

Submit entries by May 28 for the June 5 edition of Aboite & About. Email gsnow@kpcmedia.com, or call 426-2640, ext. 3321. Submit news about your nonprofit group, church or school. Visit InFortWayne.com for a list of activities to help you plan your weekend. SATURDAY, MAY 2 Weekend gardener program. Allen County Extension Office, 4001 Crescent Ave., Fort Wayne. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free classes taught by Ricky Kemery, Purdue horticulture educator. Today’s program is “The Not-So-Simple Act of Planting a Tree.” Blues Bash, with the Cash Box Kings. C2G Music Hall, 323 W. Baker St., Fort Wayne. 8 p.m. Free parking nearby. General admission $18. Food tickets cost $10. Cash drinks. Reserve tickets by calling the League for the Blind and Disabled, 441-0551. VIP tickets are $70 and include catering by Hall’s. Proceeds benefit the League’s endowment to support future programs and services. The Cash Box Kings bring old-school Chicago blues and Delta blues. For more about the band, visit cashboxkings.com. Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast.” Leo Jr./Sr. High School, Auditeria, 14600 Amstutz Road, Leo-Cedarville. 7 p.m. Tickets $8. Directed by Sue Nelson. The musical production and the 1991 movie are based on the fairy tale of the same name. Community-wide carnival. Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 4700 Vance Ave. 1-4 p.m., rain or shine. Free. Good Shepherd hosts the carnival in honor of the church’s 50th anniversary. Free carnival games, laser tag, Mark’s Ark, face painting, balloon art, photo booth and free ice cream. Settlers Inc. plant sale and Historic Swinney Homestead open house. 1424 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. 8 a.m.-noon. The Homestead will be open free to the public, with early Americana music, hand-arts display, spinning demos, refreshments, bake sale and gift shop. The plant sale will be in the basement with perennial “diggings” on the back lawn. Proceeds support the Homestead. Call 637-8622.Visit settlersinc.org or call 637-8622. Pulled pork pinner and silent auction and bake sale. Cornerstone Youth Center, 19819 Monroeville Road, Monroeville. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $8. Fundraiser to benefit Alzheimer’s Association. Sponsored by “Walk In My Shoes” team. Rosary Society rummage and bake sale. Most Precious Blood Church, 1515 Barthold St., Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. In Mohr Hall, Door 4. Pancake and sausage breakfast. Our Hope Lutheran Church, Trinity Drive, Huntertown. 7-11 a.m. Free-will offering. The menu is whole-hog sausage, buttermilk pancakes, hash browns, applesauce, orange juice, coffee and milk. The church’s Ladies Guild and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans will sponsor this meal to raise money for missions and kitchen equipment. Fort Wayne Farmers Market. Lincoln Financial Event Center at Parkview Field, 1301 Ewing St. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Local vendors offer meats, baked goods, spices, honey, eggs, plants, fudge, herbs, wine, orchard products, soap, jewelry, woodworking and more. For details and updates, visit ftwaynesfarmersmarket.com.

Combined concert. Rhinehart Music Center, on the IPFW Campus, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, $3 for students, and free for ages 5 and under. The 50-voice Summit City Singers, a community choir, will join the Fort Wayne Area Community Band for this concert. Judy King directs the Summit City Singers. Fort Wayne Area Community Band conductor Scott Humphries and assistant conductor David Blackwell have chosen a variety of music that includes “An American Celebration,” “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” “Andrew Lloyd Webber: A Concert Celebration,” “Armed Forces— The Pride of America,” “Irving Berlin: From Rags to Ritz,” “Of Sailors and Whales,” “Sea Songs” and “Second Suite in F for Military Band.” Appleseed Quilters Guild. The Classic Cafe, 4832 Hillegas Road, Fort Wayne. 6:30 p.m. Public welcome. Cathy Miller from British Columbia, Canada, will provide the program. Miller is known as the singing quilter and will present a program of quilts and music.

available at bishopluers.org and will be accepted by mail to 333 East Paulding Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46816. Packet pickup is Friday, May 8, 4-6 p.m., in the front lobby of Bishop Luers High School, or at Foster Park on the day of the race from 8-9 a.m. For more information, contact Sarah Shank at Bishop Luers High School at 456-1261 x 3039 or sshank@bishopluers.org or visit bishopluers.org. “Reﬂections.” Carroll High School, 3701 Carroll Road, Fort Wayne. 7 p.m. $5. The show choirs will present their traditional end-of-season program. Minstrel Magic mixed show choir comprises 50 members from grades 9 to 12. “Snow” is a story of Snow White. Songs are “Dies Irae” from Mozart’s “Requiem,” “Escape,” “Life in Color,” “Black Roses/Talkin’ to the Moon” and “Fight For Love Medley.” Select Sound women’s show choir comprises 53 members from grades 9 to 12. Their show titled “Rhythm and Rhyme” is a compilation of nursery rhymes and children’s stories. Their songs include “Counting Stars, Shining Star, Shake Me Like a Monkey,” “Work Hard, Play Harder,” “She’s a Lady,” “Wanderer’s Lullaby” and “Magic.”

TUESDAY, MAY 12 WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 Quilting workshop. The Classic Cafe, 4832 Hillegas Road, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cathy Miller from British Columbia, Canada, will instruct a workshop of the Appleseed Quilters Guild. Miller will teach “Mock Mola,” a raw edge machine reverse applique technique. For more information, visit appleseedquiltersguild.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 7 The Disorderly Bear Den. Community Center, 233 W. Main St., Fort Wayne. 6:30 p.m.This not-for-proﬁt, public charity collects and gives away teddy bears and other stuffed animals to those in need. This year-round work distributes Beanie Babies, plush animals, Build-A-Bear-Workshop animals and manufactured or handmade animals. Free parking is available in the back of the building. Guests are always welcome. Donations may be tax deductible. For more information, contact Donna Gordon-Hearn, 409-9886, or tdbear7@comcast.net.

FRIDAY, MAY 8 Fish fry. Martini Lutheran Church, 333 Moeller Road, New Haven. 4:307:30 p.m. Adults, $8; children 5-10, $5, or hot dog and fries for $3; ages 4 and under, free, dine-in only. Meal includes fish, french fries, applesauce, roll, dessert and drink. Carry-out available. Proceeds benefit the Martini Lutheran Church Family Education Fund. Sandi Patty performs. First Assembly of God, 1400 W. Washington Center Road, Fort Wayne. 7:30 p.m. Individual tickets start at $25 in advance or $25 at the door. Larnelle Harris and Wayne Watson also perform. Get tickets and details at trinitycommunications.org. “Reflections.” Carroll High School, 3701 Carroll Road, Fort Wayne. 7 p.m. $5. The show choirs will present their traditional end-of-season program. Minstrel Magic mixed show choir comprises 50 members from grades 9 to 12. “Snow” is a story of Snow White. Songs are “Dies Irae” from Mozart’s “Requiem,” “Escape,” “Life in Color,” “Black Roses/Talkin’ to the Moon” and “Fight For Love Medley.” Select Sound women’s show choir comprises 53 members from grades 9 to 12. Their show titled “Rhythm and Rhyme” is a compilation of nursery rhymes and children’s stories. Their songs include “Counting Stars, Shining Star, Shake Me Like a Monkey,” “Work Hard, Play Harder,” “She’s a Lady,” “Wanderer’s Lullaby” and “Magic.”

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SATURDAY, MAY 9

Summer Swim and Dive Team registration. Sycamore Hills Swim and Racquet Clubhouse, 1511 Sycamore Hills Drive, Fort Wayne. 6-8 pm. $120 per person, plus pool fees. Enjoy fun in the sun this summer while exploring competitive swimming and diving. The program offers coaching and technique instruction for ages 5 and up. The 8-week season provides competition to help swimmers and divers achieve success at his or her level of ability. Summer season starts June 8. For more information, visit sycamoreswim.wordpress.com or email kellychastain@comcast.net. “Tribute to Mom.” The Diamond Room, Ceruti’s Summit Park, 6601 Innovation Blvd., Fort Wayne. 12:30 p.m. Dinner and show $25, showonly $15, student tickets $10. Reservations required. For tickets, call 4183232 or visit summitcitychorus.org. The Summit City Chorus will offer traditional a cappella favorites, sung in barbershop-style, that celebrate all things related to mothers. Also performing will be the local quartets Those Guys, Hoosier Gentry, Three Longs & a Short and Crosstown Sound. First chartered in 1944, the Summit City Barbershop Chorus is

1st annual Irish Fest. Headwaters Park, Fort Wayne. Noon-midnight. Admission $2 from noon-4 p.m.,$5 after 4 p.m. Children under 12 admitted free with parent or guardian. All military personnel with I.D. admitted free of charge. All minors must be accompanied by a parent. No one under 21 permitted after 9 p.m. Bagpipers, Irish beer, a U2 cover band, and a DKM cover band. For details, visit IrishFestFW.com. Art exhibit reception. The Orchard Gallery of Fine Art, 6312-A Covington Road, Fort Wayne. 1-5 p.m. See Janet Webb jewelry and Sarah Thompson pottery. The exhibit is open May 5-30. Hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Visit theorchardgallery.com or call 436-0927. Run with the Knights! Foster Park, 3900 Old Mill Road, Fort Wayne. Race-day registration begins 8 a.m. The race begins 9 a.m. Advance registration by May 4, $15. Registration after May 4, $20. Bishop Luers High School hosts this 10k run and 5k walk. To register by credit card; click on the link on bishopluers.org. Race registration forms are also

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Diving clinic. Southwest Natatorium in Summit Middle School, 4509 Homestead Road, Fort Wayne. $40 per diver. Springboard Diving I: 7:15-8 p.m. Springboard Diving II: 7:45-8:30 p.m. The Sycamore Hills Swim and Dive Team will host a 5-day diving clinic. It is offered to students ages 5-18 with all levels of expertise. The goal is to teach the basics of diving and reﬁne skills. Additional dates include May 14, 18, 19 and 21. For more information, visit sycamoreswim.wordpress.com or email kellychastain@comcast.net.

THURSDAY, MAY 14 Show choirs perform. Homestead High School, 4310 Homestead Road, Fort Wayne. 7 p.m. Admission is free. The women’s choir, Elite, unites 38 performers to present “’80s Pop Divas,” featuring the works of artists such as Whitney Houston, Paula Abdul and Madonna. The 48 members of the mixed choir Class Royale present “Aladdin 2.0,” a modern-day take on the classic tale of Aladdin. Curtis Shaw directs both choirs. The backup band Anonymous Blue unites 26 musicians under director Todd Roth to perform backstage behind both Elite and Class Royale.

FRIDAY, MAY 15 Spring concert. Bishop Luers High School, 333 E. Paulding Road, Fort Wayne. 6:30 p.m. Free. The Bishop Luers Perrforming Arts Department invites the community to enjoy the show choirs, concert band, jazz band, concert choir and chamber ensemble.

SATURDAY, MAY 16 Fort Wayne Farmers Market. The last indoor market of the season. Lincoln Financial Event Center at Parkview Field, 1301 Ewing St. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Local vendors offer meats, baked goods, spices, honey, eggs, plants, fudge, herbs, wine, orchard products, soap, jewelry, woodworking and more. For details and updates, visit ftwaynesfarmersmarket.com. Barbecue chicken fundraiser. Ken’s Meat Market, 846 Lincoln Highway E., New Haven. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $8.50. The New Haven Lions Club is holding a fundraiser for Rotary foreign exchange student Aaron Rorick, who will travel to Czechoslovakia next school year. The carry-out dinner includes a half-chicken, cole slaw and roll. The Lions will do the cooking. The Lions Club welcomes the donation of used eyeglasses for Lions Recycle for Sight.kellychastain@comcast.net. Car show. Anthis Career Center, 1200 Barr St., Fort Wayne. 2-6 p.m. The Fort Wayne Area PTA Council will host a car show with the assistance of the Anthis Career Center. Trophies and plaques to be awarded. “Believe in the Build” Gala. Hotel Fort Wayne, 305 E. Washington Center Road, Fort Wayne. 6 p.m. $50. A committee is working to bring a Down syndrome Achievement Center — Gigi’s Playhouse — to Fort Wayne. This fundraising event will feature live and silent auctions. Get more information or buy tickets at gigisplayhouse.org/fortwayne. Craft bazaar and bake sale. First Christian Church, 4800 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Lunch will be available. This is a fundraiser for the church. Legion Auxiliary ﬂea market. American Legion Post 241, 7605 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne. Free admission. Public welcome. The American Legion Auxiliary presents its seventh annual ﬂea market, featuring new and used items, miscellaneous food, drinks and baked goods. Proceeds go to various charities. For information, call: Diana West, 432-6369; Helen Levy, 747-6773; or Karen Loe-Shriver, 486-3082. Barbecue chicken fundraiser. Ken’s Meat Market, 846 Lincoln Highway E.,

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New Haven. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $8.50. The New Haven Lions Club is holding a fundraiser for Rotary foreign exchange student Aaron Rorick. Fish and tenderloin dinner. Bethany Lutheran Church, 2435 Engle Road, Fort Wayne. 4:30-7:30 p.m. $9 for adults, $5 for children 5 to 12, ages 4 and under free. The meal comes with cole slaw, applesauce, chips, dessert and a drink. Carry-outs are available.

Patriot Family 5K Run/Walk. Salomon Farm, 817 W. Dupont Road, Fort Wayne. 4 p.m. The Saint Vincent American Heritage Girls Troop IN3712 is sponsoring this troop fundraiser for the fourth year. Early registration until May 4 is $15; later registration is $20. Visit tinyurl. com/qj6lchh to register.

Party Never Killed Nobody.â€? The 55-member Charisma mixed choir will present â€œA Phoenix Rising From the Ashes.â€? Tom Maupin directs. The 17-member band Intrigue, under the direction of John Van Patton, will perform in support of both choirs. High Twelve International. Mizpah Shrine Cener, 1015 Memorial Way, Fort Wayne. Noon. The Ameek Chapter of High Twelve International is being reconvened in the Fort Wayne area. High Twelve is an organization of Master Masons who support Masonic causes with special emphasis on youth support and patriotic events. Although only Master Masons may join High Twelve, anyone is welcome at the gatherings. The goal is to start and end the gathering in less than 60 minutes. Each attendee buys their own lunch from the Shrineâ€™s Arabian Room. Please RSVP to keluv1992@aol.com to reserve a seat.

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Trillium Garden Clubâ€™s annual plant sale. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church parking lot, 10700 Aboite Center Road, Fort Wayne. 8 a.m. until plants are sold. This local club, founded in 1967, will sell perennials, shrubs, small trees and ground covers conditioned to local soils and weather. ProďŹ ts beneďŹ t Master Gardener scholarships, landscaping, and other local needs. Shoppers are asked to bring any containers that can be used to grow plants for next yearâ€™s sale.

Rummage sale. Saint Joseph United Methodist Church, 6004 Reed Road, Fort Wayne. 5-8 p.m. Proceeds beneďŹ t United Methodist Women projects.

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FRIDAY, MAY 29 Rummage sale. Saint Joseph United Methodist Church, 6004 Reed Road, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Proceeds beneďŹ t United Methodist Women projects.

FRIDAY, MAY 22 Burn Bright Tour. First Assembly of God, 1400 W. Washington Center Road, Fort Wayne. 7:30 p.m. Individual tickets start at $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Get tickets and details at trinitycommunications.org. Rummage and bake sale. Saint James Lutheran Church, State Road 930 E., New Haven. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sale to be held in the church Fellowship Hall, with 10 per cent of proceeds going to the Saint James Food Pantry.

SATURDAY, MAY 23 Race for the Warriors 5k/10k. Fort Wayne International Airport, 3801 W. Ferguson Road, Fort Wayne. Registration 7:30 a.m., race 9 a.m. Free parking at the airportâ€™s Air Trade Center. $25 registration fee for the 5k and $30 for the 10k will provide runners with a commemorative T-shirt and other items. The Fort Wayne Base Community Council will host the inaugural event. Proceeds beneďŹ t the Fort Wayne Base Community Councilâ€™s Military Support Fund, which assists military families in times of need. To sign up, or for more information, visit raceforthewarrior.com or fortwaynebcc.org. Rummage and bake sale. Saint James Lutheran Church, State Road 930 E., New Haven. 9 a.m.-noon. Bag-sale day, to to be held in the church Fellowship Hall, with 10 per cent of proceeds going to the Saint James Food Pantry.

TUESDAY, MAY 26 Womenâ€™s Midday Connection. Orchard Ridge Country Club, 4531 Lower Huntington Road, Fort Wayne. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $15.50, including lunch. The Fort Wayne Womenâ€™s Midday Connection will hear Jessica Henry, executive director of the Allen County SPCA, speak on the topic â€œRescuing Me.â€? Make reservations by May 19 by calling Meridith, 6723414. Baby sitting is available. Womenâ€™s Midday Connection is a service of Stonecroft Ministries.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 27 â€œAn Evening with Allure and Charisma.â€? Northrop High School, 7001 Coldwater Road, Fort Wayne. 7 p.m. Admission is $3 for students and $5 for adults. The 47-member Allure womenâ€™s show choir will present â€œA Little

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SATURDAY, MAY 30 The Merge for Christian Singles. Parkwood Church of God, 3320 Trier Road, Fort Wayne. 6-11 p.m. $7 donation at the door. Ice-breakers, dinner, games, dancing. Carry-in potluck assigned by last name; visit the-merge. net for details. Rummage sale. Saint Joseph United Methodist Church, 6004 Reed Road, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $3 a bag day. Proceeds beneďŹ t United Methodist Women projects. Northrop Spring Craft Bazaar & Market. Northrop High School, 7001 Coldwater Road, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Handmade sales and direct-sales vendors. BeneďŹ tting Northrop band program. To reserve a booth space, email craft@bigorangepride.com. (Please do not call the school for information.)

LITTLE RIVER WETLANDS PROJECT ACTIVITIES Little River Wetlands Project, a local organization protecting almost 1,200 acres of natural and restored wetlands in Allen and Huntington counties, sponsors informative nature events. All are free and open to the community. Contact info@lrwp.org or 478-2515 for information. â€œLittle River Ramblers.â€? Every Tuesday in May, 9 to 11 a.m. Meet at the Eagle Marsh barn, 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne, to hike and explore the interesting plants and wildlife of Eagle Marsh. â€œBreakfast on the Marsh: Host Plant Gardening for ButterďŹ‚ies.â€? Thursday, May 14, 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Light breakfast and nature presentation for nature lovers 50+ at Coventry Meadows Senior Community on West Jefferson Boulevard, Fort Wayne. Join Jody Heaston of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources to learn how to select plants for your backyard that attract and feed a wide variety of butterďŹ‚ies from larvae to adult. â€œSwimmers, Wigglers, and Things that Go Hop!â€? Saturday, May 16, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Meet at the Eagle Marsh barn, 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne. The water of Eagle Marsh in spring is full of life: tadpoles, snails, small ďŹ sh, and the larval stage of many insects. We will examine some water samples in the barn, then try pond dipping in the marsh to see who lives there. Fun for all ages. â€œShort Hikes for Short Legs: Trees of the Marsh.â€? Wednesday, May 20, 9 to

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WHATâ€™S HAPPENING AT THE BOTANICAL CONSERVATORY Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne. (260) 427-6440. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday. Admission $5 for adults, $3 for aes 3-17, age 2 and under free. ButterďŹ‚y Spa Workshop. Saturday, May 2, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. The patterns of butterďŹ‚y wings will inspire this bath and body workshop as participants create bath treats that are easy to make for yourself, or to give away for Motherâ€™s Day. Participants will create a detailed butterďŹ‚y soap using stained glass-inspired, skin safe soap colorants, scented Pink Himalayan bath salts, and an all-natural lip balm. Instructor Ellie Poinsatte is owner of Lather & Lotions Studio, and teaches public classes as well as hosting private classes and spa parties. For ages 10 and up. Registration deadline at hand. $23/public; $13/Conservatory member or volunteer. Call 4276000 or visit fortwayneparks.org. Thursday Night Insight: Healthy Products from the Hive. Thursday, May 7, 6-7 p.m. Enjoy a â€œcreative momentâ€? during $1 Night on the ďŹ rst Thursday of the month. Speakers offer interactive programs on a variety of botanical, ecological or hands-on crafting topics. Coffee and tea are free. Admission: $1 (ages 2 and under free). In May, discover all that honeybees have to offer from their hive. These pollinators make more than just honey. Beeswax, pollen, propolis and honey can be used in food, beauty and household products. Make a product to take home. Motherâ€™s Day in the Garden. Sunday, May 10, noon-4 p.m. Treat moms, grandmas and aunts to a special outing. Enjoy the displays of ďŹ‚owers and the â€œPollinators Gardenâ€? live butterďŹ‚y exhibit. Each mom will receive a special Motherâ€™s Day plant while supplies last. Regular Conservatory admission applies. For more information, call 427-6440. Sponsored by BEST FM 95.1 WAJI. Garden Tots. Wednesdays, May 13-June 3, 10-11 a.m. Parents or guardians will assist children side by side in this class that encourages the basics of exploring in the garden at a young age. Master Gardeners Kay Musgrave and Gary Carnes have years of experience working with children in this type of setting and will take everyone on a new gardening adventure each week. From compost to soil and seeds to plants, children and adults alike will learn by hands-on activities in the garden. At least one adult is required to stay and participate (no registration required) for the duration of the class with their child. For ages 3-5. $24 for the public, $18 for Conservatory members or volunteers. Registration deadlines apply. To register, call 427-6000 or visit fortwayneparks.org. Low Maintenance Gardening. Thursday, May 14, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Do you want the charm and versatility of functional outdoor sanctuaries, but concerned that itâ€™s an endless project? Sue Willard from Willard Landscaping will show how to use a simple framework and selection process to create or modify an outdoor oasis. Learn which plants, design elements, and maintenance jobs can be tweaked to not only minimize work, but add to the overall health, beauty, resiliency, and personality of a garden. Spring Bonsai Show. Saturday, May 16, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Explore a forest of miniature trees carefully trained and pruned by members of the local bonsai club. Elms, maples, junipers and other familiar plants look just like their outdoor cousins â€” but a fraction of their size. The club also grows tropical bonsai. Bonsai pots and young plants will be available to purchase. If you are interested in starting with bonsai, sign up now for the workshop to be offered that day. Sponsored by the Fort Wayne Bonsai Club. Special discounted Conservatory admission price includes entry to the Bonsai Show and Conservatory gardens: $3/adult, $2/child, free for ages 2 and under. Bonsai Workshop. Saturday, May 16, noon-1:30 p.m. Discover the secrets of the bonsai masters. Each participant will receive a small tree. Under the guidance of Darlene Kittle and Ed Hake from the Fort Wayne Bonsai Club, each participant will pot, trim and begin forming the tree into a bonsai showpiece. Learn about the proper pots and soils to use, how to prune and wire a plant and the techniques for giving it a long and healthy life. Participants should bring their own pruners or scissors; all other supplies will be provided. For beginning and intermediae growers 10 or older. Registration deadline: May 8. $29/public; $25/Conservatory member or volunteer. To register, call 427-6000 or visit fortwayneparks.org. Twisted Brunch. Saturday, May 23, 10-11:30 a.m. All produce and ingredients used in this class will be purchased locally from the Fort Wayne Farmerâ€™s Market and other local venues. Lori Berndt, owner of The Olive Twist, will show how to make a simple brunch with things like twisted French toast, twisted egg casserole, spring salad, yogurt parfait with fresh fruit and frozen Jell-O punch. All recipes incorporate olive oil or balsamic vinegar from The Olive Twist. For ages 12 and up. Registration deadline: May 15. $24/public; $16/Conservatory member or volunteer. To register, call 427-6000 or visit fortwayneparks.org. Family Garden Close-Up: Powerful Pollinators. Saturday May 23, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Visit the Botanical Conservatory this spring on the fourth Saturday each month to get a closer look at the plants and gardens through short walks, crafts, and snacks. Learn about pollinators and take a trip into the butterďŹ‚y tent to watch pollinators in action. Free with regular Conservatory admission: $5/adult, $3/child age 3-17; children age 2 and under free. For more information, call 427-6440.

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Aboite & About • May 1, 2015 Ask a Horticulturist: Bugs. Saturday, May 23, 1-2 p.m. The Conservatory’s horticulturist, Andy Force, will demonstrate garden practices and answer garden related questions in a special drop-in hour once a month. In May, Force will discuss bugs, but he’ll also entertain garden questions from the public. Regular Conservatory admission fee applies. For more information, call 427-6440. Iris Flower Show. Saturday, May 24, noon-3 p.m. One of America’s favorite garden flowers takes center stage during the annual Iris Show. A glorious range of colors, some fragrance, and a variety of forms will be found in irises displayed as individual cut flowers and in floral arrangements. Entries are judged for their perfection. Sponsored by the Northeast Indiana Iris Society. Special discounted admission price includes the Iris Show and Conservatory gardens: $3/ adult, $2/child, free for ages 2 and under. Discovery Corner: The World Beneath Your Feet. During May public hours in the Discovery Gallery. The youngest visitors are always welcome to visit the Discovery Corner behind Woody the Talking Tree, where they’ll find stories and activities relating to a monthly theme. Materials are safe and suitable for kids in pre-K through first grade. Adults are encouraged to read aloud to their young learners and explore ideas together. The Discovery Corner is free with general admission; preregistration is not required. In May, learn about The World Beneath Your Feet. Call 427-6445 for more information. The Pollinators’ Garden 13th Annual Live Butterfly Exhibit. Through July 5. What is pollination? Why is it important? Beetles, bats and flies are among the surprising cast of characters who assist plants in seed production. During this year’s live butterfly exhibit, visitors can learn more about pollinators and why humans depend on them. Visitors will also be encouraged to plant flowers for pollinators this year, to make sure the environment remains healthy. Sponsored by PNC Charitable Trust/Sledd Foundation, M.E. Raker Foundation, Wilson Foundation, the Journal Gazette Foundation and WMEE 97.3.

ABOITE BRANCH LIBRARY ACTIVITIES 5630 Coventry Lane, Fort Wayne, 421-1310 • Aboite Branch Adult Book Group. Wednesday, May 27, 2 p.m. Visit the Aboite Branch each month for a lively book discussion. This month we will read “One Summer: America 1927” by Bill Bryson. • Cookbook Book Club. Wednesday, May 13, 2 p.m. Read the club’s selection beforehand (call 421-1310 for more information). • You Name It Book Club. Wednesday, May 20, 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join this discussion of a wide variety of books. We will discuss “Behind the Beautiful Forevers” by Katherine Boo.

WAYNEDALE BRANCH LIBRARY ACTIVITIES 2200 Lower Huntington Road, Fort Wayne, 421-1365 • Smart Start Storytime. Mondays, May 4, 11 and 18, 10:30 a.m., and Tuesdays, May 5, 12,19 and 26, 10:30 a.m. Children 3-5 years of age and their caregivers are invited to this storytime. • Born To Read Storytime. Tuesdays, May 5, 12,19 and 26, 10:15 a.m. Babies and toddlers need a special storytime too. Join us for rhymes, ﬁngerplays and lots of wiggling, singing and dancing fun. • LEGO Club. Wednesday, May 27, 3:30 p.m. Would you like to experiment with building creations along with other curious, talented kids? We supply the LEGOs, you supply the imagination. • Saturday Game Challenge. Saturday, May 9, 10 a.m.: Bocce Tournament. Saturday, May 23, 10 a.m.: Croquet Tournament.

ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY ACTIVITIES: MAIN LIBRARY Children’s Services, 900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne, 421-1220 • Storytime for Preschools, Daycares and Other Groups. Wednesdays, May 20 and 27 9:30 a.m. 30-minutes of theme-based stories, ﬁngerplays,

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MULTIPLE DATES / REGISTRATION / ANNOUNCEMENTS “Nunsense.” First Presbyterian Theater, 300 W. Wayne St., Fort Wayne. General admission $20; ages 65 and older $18; full-time students free with reservation. The box office is open Wednesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Call 422-6329. “Nunsense” is a musical spoof about the misadventures of five nuns trying to manage a talent show. Sadly, the rest of the sisterhood died from botulism after eating the vichyssoise prepared by Sister Julia. Thus, the remaining nuns stage a show to raise money to bury their dearly departed sisters. Directed by Thom Hofrichter. Remaining peformances: May 2, 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m., May 3 and 10 at 2 p.m. “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” Arts United Center, 303 E. Main St., Fort Wayne. Adults, $29; seniors, $24; age 23 and under, $17. Not a show for young children; parental discretion advised. Fort Wayne Civic Theater presents this story of six young people in the throes of puberty who learn that winning isn’t everything, and that losing doesn’t necessarily make you a loser. This musical tells a tale of overachievers’ angst. Directed by John Tolley. Box office open Monday-Friday, noon-6 p.m., and Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Call 424-5520. Or visit fwcivic.org. Remaining performances: May 2, 2 and 8 p.m.; May 3, 8 p.m.; May 8, 8 p.m; May 9, 2 and 8 p.m.; May 10, 2 p.m. Free golf for veterans. Active military personnel and veterans are invited to play golf for free at Fort Wayne’s Foster Park, Shoaff Park or McMillen Park golf courses on May 8, July 10, Sept. 11 and Nov. 11. Electric carts not included in this special. “This is a tremendous way to recognize and thank our veterans and active military personnel as they sacrifice so much for us to enjoy our freedom,” said Mayor Tom Henry. “Thank you to the Parks and Recreation Department for developing this unique effort to celebrate the true heroes in our community.” Those wishing to play for free are asked to present a military I.D. The Parks Department suggests scheduling a tee time for these days. Tee times may be reserved a week in advance at fortwayneparks.org. Or call your preferred golf course at the number below: McMillen Park Golf Course: 427-6710, www.mcmillengolfcourse.com. Shoaff Park Golf Course: 427-6745, shoaffgolfcourse.com. Foster Park Golf Course: 427-6735, fostergolfcourse.com. Seasonal positions. The Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department has seasonal positions available this summer, June through early August. Each position averages 30-40 hours per week and compensation is $7.25-$9.50 per hour. Positions available include: lifeguards, playground staff, preschool youth sports staff, etc. To see a complete list of positions and job descriptions, and to submit applications, visit cityoffortwayne. org. Reasonable accommodations for persons with a known disabling condition will be considered in accordance with state and federal law. Charity Kickball Tournament. Fort Wayne Sport Club, 3102 Ardmore Ave., Fort Wayne. Saturday, June 27, 9:30 a.m. Registration for a co-ed team of 10 is $300. For questions or to register a team, call Dave Bennett at 750-0325 or email Bennett.fwsportclub@gmail.com. Vacation Bible school. Seminary United Methodist Church, 285 N. Seminary St., Roanoke. June 21-25, from 6-8 p.m. each evening. The school has a rain forest theme, “Journey Off the Map: Unknown to Us, Known by Him.” There will be singing, crafts, snacks, Bible lessons and games. A block party for all kids and families will be held Thursday, June 25, with free games, food, fun and fellowship and socializing. Call 672-3167. “Living With Alzheimer’s.” Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Community Center, 233 W. Main St., Fort Wayne. A three-part series, to be held from 6-8 p.m. Mondays, May 4, 11 and 18. “Living With Alzheimer’s for Caregivers: Early Stage” is presented by the Alzheimer’s Association

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Greater Indiana Chapter, which offers education for families affecte by Alzheimer’s and other dementias. This program for caregivers describes the symptoms of early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. Topics discussed include legal, financial and resource planning as well as the various components of a care team. Attendees will learn how to successfully work with each care team component during the early stage of the disease. The association also will host a new education program, “Healthy Habits for a Healthier You,” from noon-1:30 p.m. Friday, May 15, at the group’s Fort Wayne office, 6324 Constitution Drive. There are no fees for these programs, but registration is requested; call (800) 272-3900. “Accentuate the Positive.” The Summit City Singers presents the spring 2015 concert series. A variety of upbeat songs will be presented, including, “From Rags to Ritz” featuring the music of Irving Berlin, “An American Celebration,” an Andrew Lloyd Webber Medley, and other favorites. These concerts are all free, open to the public and appropriate for all ages. Donations are always welcome. Summit City Singers is a Fort Wayne community-based, nonprofit, SATB choral group. The group formed in 2006 with 30 singers and has grown to include approximately 60 singers. Judy King is the Director and Barbara Krick is the accompanist. For more information, contact Judy King at 489-4505. Tuesday, May 12, 7 p.m. Park Place Senior Living, 4411 Park Place Drive, Fort Wayne. Sunday, May 17, 7 p.m. Crossview Church, 12532 Grabill Road, Grabill. Sunday, May 31, 3 p.m., Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 2417 Getz Road, Fort Wayne. Tuesday, June 9, 7 p.m.. Towne House Retirement Center, 2209 St. Joe Center Road, Fort Wayne. Friday, June 12, 7:30 p.m. Riverside Gardens, corner of Schwartz and Cedarville roads, Leo. Auditions for “Pinocchio.” Ecstatic Theatrics auditions for a production of “Pinocchio” are scheduled May 2 and 3 in Fort Wayne. “Pinocchio” is a newly written stage adaption by Ecstatic Theatrics’ creator, Jeannette Jaquish. Many singing and nonsinging roles for ages 6 through adult will be cast. Performances are June 20, 21, 27, 28 and July 5. Auditioning performers should bring a list of schedule conflicts. Details and audition bits are at ecstatic-theatrics.com. Call Jeannette at 484-5946 for another audition time. Auditions are: • Saturday, May 2, 12:30 p.m., Tecumseh Branch Library, 1411 E. State Blvd. • Sunday, May 3, 3:30-5 p.m., the Globe Room at the Main Library, 900 Library Plaza at Ewing and West Wayne streets. Master Gardener classes. The Purdue University Master Gardener volunteer program helps gardeners grow by providing them with intensive training in horticultural principles. Participants, in turn, share their knowledge by providing volunteer leadership and service to their communities. Fall Master Gardener training will begin Sept. 9 and end Nov. 14. These classes are held on Wednesday and Saturday mornings from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The $125 program fee includes class materials and a reference notebook. Visit extension.purdue.edu/allen Click on Garden, Master Gardeners Allen County. School enrolling. Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School, 10650 Aboite Center Road, Fort Wayne. Enrollment in progress for grades K-8. Find registration packets at seascsfw.org or visit the school office (Door 28) during office hours, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. The school opened in August 2014. It offers a Catholic education, athletic programs and after-school programs and clubs. The new education wing features additional classrooms, an art room, computer lab and media center. Call 432-4001 for more information or to schedule a tour. Mothers Day plant sale. McMillen Park Community Center, 3901 Abbott St. Friday, May 8, 4-7 p.m.; Saturday, May 9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, May 10, noon-p.m. Hundreds of kinds of plants will be available for pur-

chase from the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory. Find herbs, vegetables, and flowering perennials along with annuals, houseplants, mixed containers, hanging baskets and bonsai. These plants are sold as a fundraiser to help support the Conservatory. Volunteers will be on hand to assist with plant selection and loading. Conservatory members can enjoy the preview sale from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, May 7. Memberships will be available for purchase that evening. Visit botanicalconservatory. org for a list of plants intended for sale. Learn more about gardening by shopping on Saturday and visiting with local garden advisers during our DIY Day. For more information, call 427-6440. Sponsored by BEST FM 95.1 WAJI. Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Saturday, Oct. 3, Parkview Field, 1301 Ewing St. Teams may begin registering for this annual walk to “to reclaim the future for millions.” Start or join a team at alz.org/indiana/walk or call (800) 272-3900. More than 1,000 people from Fort Wayne and surrounding counties are expected to participate in this event to raise awareness and funds to fight Alzheimer’s disease. Participants will complete a 1-mile or 3-mile walk and will learn about Alzheimer’s disease, advocacy opportunities, clinical studies enrollment and support programs and services from the Alzheimer’s Association. Walk participants will also join in a tribute ceremony to honor those affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Bob Leiman Toastmasters Club. Build confidence, and improve your communication and leadership skills. The second and fourth Mondays of the month, 6:30-8 p.m., Pizza Hut at Northcrest Shopping Center. Social hour 5:30-6:30 p.m. Contact Mary Hilger at heierm77@hotmail.com or 489-4440 with questions. Community choir welcomes new members. The Summit City Singers, a SATB community choir, welcomes new singers. No auditions are required but singers must be able to match pitch. Rehearsals are held from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Shawnee Middle School, 1000 E. Cook Road. For more information, contact Judy King at 489-4505. Overeaters Anonymous meetings. No weigh-ins, dues or fees. Call 704-0453 for local meeting information. Safe Sitter Classes. Lutheran Children’s Hospital, 7950 W. Jefferson Blvd. Safe Sitter is a medically based instructional program that teaches girls and boys how to handle emergencies when caring for young children. Classes include two days of instruction that incorporate lifesaving techniques, how and when to talk with a 9-1-1 dispatcher, injury prevention, behavior management, managing a toddler or preschool guest, tips on child care and how to screen baby-sitting jobs. The classes are taught by Lutheran Children’s Hospital staff and prepare babysitters to confidently handle crises. Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, and class size is limited. The cost for the two-day class is $50. Students must be at least 11 years old to participate. Call Child Life Specialist Tammy Else with Lutheran Children’s Hospital at 435-7344 to register. More details are available at lutheranchildrenshosp.com. Classes take place from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the following dates: June 25 and 26; July 22 and 23; Aug. 4 and 5; and Dec. 28 and 29. Community Action of Northeast Indiana. Accepting new applications for energy assistance for all of its offices in Allen, DeKalb, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben and Whitley counties until May 15. The Energy Assistance Program helps pay a portion of a household’s heating bills during the winter months. Help is available for both renters and homeowners. Eligible households receive the benefit one time per heating season. Those who have received the assistance since October 1, 2014, are not eligible to reapply. Applicants may complete the paper application and submit it for processing at any CANI office or call to schedule an appointment. Applications can be found at canihelp.org. Appointments may be made by calling CANI’s dedicated appointment line 24 hours a day at (800) 589-2264 or going to the online scheduler on the web site, canihelp.org.

CANI helps communities, families and individuals remove the causes and conditions of poverty. New Haven Alumni Band. Recruiting musicians from throughout the area. Anyone with band experience is invited to bring their own instrument and join the band. The band practices Monday evenings at New Haven High School. For details, call Carol Whitner at 749-1550. The band will play from a ﬂoat during the New Haven Canal Days parade on the morning of Saturday, June 6, and will play a concert from the gazebo at Schnelker Park at 1 p.m. that day. The band also will play June 13 at the Woodburn festival, and at Music in the Park in New Haven on July 12, Aug. 9 and Sept. 13. The band also plays at nursing homes and other civic events. GriefShare. New Haven United Methodist Church, 630 Lincoln Highway East, New Haven. Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. Meetings are held in the church parlor. For more information, call Margie Williams, 749-9907, or the church ofﬁce, 749-9565. Throughout videos, discussions and journaling, participants gain insight into their personal journey through grief. Each session is self-contained, so members may enroll at any time. English as a Second Language classes. East Allen County Church of Christ, 3800 Minnich Road, New Haven. The church is searching for new students who either want to learn English or improve their English. A Sunday morning class is offered for beginning Spanish speakers. For those seeking to better their English skills, classes are available by appointment. To schedule an appointment, call 749-5300 or visit eacchurchofchrist.org.

FRANCINE’S FRIENDS MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY The Breast Diagnostic Center performs the screening. For women who have insurance, they will bill the insurance company. If the patient does not have insurance but has the ability to pay, the BDC offers a reduced rate if paid the day of the screening. For women without insurance, a high deductible, or resources to pay, funding is available. Appointments preferably should be scheduled prior to the date. For an appointment, call 483-1847 or (800) 727-8439, ext. 26540. Walk-in openings are available depending on schedule. Monday, May 4. The Fitness Studio, 10226 Coldwater Road, Fort Wayne. Tuesday, May 5. Heartland home Health, 1315 Directors Row, Fort Wayne. Wednesday, May 6. Shawnee Middle School, 1000 E. Cook Road, Fort Wayne. Thursday, May 7. PHP, 8101 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. Friday, May 8. Fifth Third Bank, 5925 Illinois Road., Fort Wayne. Monday, May 11. National College, 6131 N. Clinton St., Fort Wayne. Tuesday, May 12. American Specialty Insurance, 7609 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. Monday, May 18. Health Visions of Fort Wayne, 2135 S. Hanna St., Fort Wayne. Tuesday, May 19. Curves, 102 Lincoln Highway West, New Haven. Wednesday, May 20. Roanoke Fire Station, 126 N. High St., Roanoke. Tuesday, May 26. Parkview Physician Group Family Practice, 1331 Minnich Road, New Haven. Thursday, May 28. Curves, 14927 Center St., Leo. Friday, May 29. Accredited Universal Home Health, 6409 Constitution Drive, Fort Wayne. Saturday, May 30. Pilgrim Baptist Church, 1331 Gay St., Fort Wayne. Monday, June 8. Jorgensen Family YMCA, 10313 Aboite Center Road, Fort Wayne. Tuesday, June 9. Renaissance Village, 6050 S. 800 E. 92, Fort Wayne. Monday, June 15. Quality Inn, 2820 Hotel Ave., Huntington.

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