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Jonah Crismore wants Hobnobben Film Festival visitors to experience Fort Wayne while they experience 75 films. He admitted to being “both optimistic and conservative” when he estimated that 3,000 to 5,000 people will visit four downtown venues from June 16-19. Crismore, the executive director of Fort Wayne Cinema Center, traveled to other film festivals as he drew up plans for the local celebration of cinema. An Inspire grant from the Foellinger Foundation sponsored his travels. “I went all over the country to different festivals, different theaters, and the whole point was to be inspired, and to come back and do something big in

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Page B7 Fort Wayne,” he said. He liked the atmosphere that he found in neighboring Michigan, at the Traverse City Film Festival. “What we truly are trying to do is create access between the community and filmmakers,” Crismore said. The word “hobnobbing” kept popping up among planners. “We thought it would be fun to play with that,” he said. The misspelling is intentional. “We’re very much talking about a Google approach, where it’s not a true word See FILM, Page A14

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Cinema Center will be one of four venues during the Hobnobben Film Festival. Executive Director Jonah Crismore said the building at 437 E. Berry St., Fort Wayne, has been home to Cinema Center for 19 years. “It’s amazing that one of my biggest struggles is to just get people to know that we’re here. We’ve been here a long time,” he said.

Fundraiser is also outlet for club’s love of plants By Sabrina Beaver

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Rows of flowers and other plants await shoppers at the Trillium Garden Club’s annual plant sale on the grounds of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church.

butterflies and several species of bees. “We need pollinators to have food,” she said. Along with several other reasons for gardening, it keeps you in shape, said Donna Streeter, one of the club’s newer members. “It’s

really good for your mental health too.” “You don’t need a sleep aid,” said Muntzinger, referring to the strain of gardening after the winter months. The club, which began 48 years ago in Roanoke, See PLANTS, Page A11

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The Trillium Garden Club hosted its annual plant sale May 17 at the Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church parking lot. The plants for sale, which ranged from herbs, to ground covers, to perennials, to shrubs, were all grown in the gardens, flowerbeds and backyards of current club members and transferred to pots for the sale. “Everyone has a different garden,” said Susan Ellis, current president of the club. Members bring whatever they cultivate in their yards and gardens to the sale. “I like to grow things that are weird,” said Doreen Muntzinger, a club member. Muntzinger cultivates plant breeds that are beneficial to pollinators, such as monarch

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Arcola Lions Club to host chicken barbecue June 19

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The 10th annual Fort Wayne Cherry Blossom Festival took place on May 10 at the Allen County Public Library downtown and hundreds joined in the celebration of traditional and contemporary Japanese culture. Pictured are the Taiko Drum band (top), Leslie Butterbaugh (bottom left) and Paul Kline (bottom right). The event was free to the public and included traditional attractions such as folk dance, martial arts, a tea ceremony, an anime competition and a number of games. Find more photos at infortwayne. com. PHOTOS BY RAY STEUP

On Father’s Day, Sunday, June 19, the Arcola Lions Club will continue a tradition that began in the mid-1950s, when they first hosted their chicken barbecue. Early that morning, the club’s members will gather east of town to cook about 450 chickens with help from the Arcola Volunteer Fire Department. Then the Lions, with the help of their spouses and families, will serve the chicken with side dishes at the Arcola Fire House from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. They will serve the all-you-can-eat dinners for $10 for adults and $5 for children 6 to 12 years. Carry-out will be available for $9 for dinners and $7 for half chickens. Profits from the Lions Club’s fundraisers are given back to the community in many ways. Some of the recipients of the Arcola Lions Club’s donations in the last year included the Arcola Volunteer Fire Department and the Arcola Elementary School. The Lions also host a Christmas party for community “Live-Alones” in December and a Halloween Party. The club has helped people in the Arcola area with eye exams and glasses, made donations to several district, state and international Lions projects and other local charities over the last year. Lions “Recycle for Sight.” Anyone who has eyeglasses they longer need can donate the glasses to the Lions Club. The state Lions organization refurbishes the glasses to be given out in mission trips to Central America. Patrons may bring those glasses to the barbecue. The Lions also recycle hearing aids, cell phones, crutches, canes, walkers and wheelchairs. The Lions Club is the world’s largest service club organization, with 1.4 million members in 46,000 clubs around the world.

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Bicycle riders will turn their attention to the Foster Park Trailhead for Week 5 of Fort Wayne’s free, guided, community bike rides. The 8-mile ride begins at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, near Pavilion 1 at Foster Park, 3900 Old Mill Road. In its seventh year, Trek the Trails is pushing the 100,000-mile mark. In the first six years of the rides, participants have collectively biked 75,723 miles. Mayor Tom Henry started the rides as a way for residents to explore parts of the trail system that they may not be familiar with and to create social opportunities for families and friends to venture out in a guided tour. More than 100 riders

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More than 1,000 cyclists took to the roads May 21 as part of Fort4Fitness’ Spring Cycle event.

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individuals, families and businesses,” Henry said. “A commitment to biking, walking and our worldclass trails system is an important reason why Fort Wayne is experiencing positive momentum and investments like never before.” Allen County has a 90-mile trail network with 67 miles owned and maintained by the City of Fort Wayne. This year, the City has 5 miles of projects slated along Illinois Road, McKinnie Avenue, Liberty Mills Road, Renaissance Pointe and Covington Road. Created in January 2011, Fort Wayne Trails Inc. acts as a partner and advocate in the development of a connected multipurpose trail system in Allen County. Kent Castleman is executive director and works closely with the city on continued expansion. For more information or to donate, visit the organization’s website, fwtrails.org.

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• Tuesday, July 12, 6 p.m. Meet at the North River Road Trailhead, commonly known as the boat launch, just west of Kreager Park near 7300 N. River Road for an 8-mile ride. King Arthur’s Food Trolley will be on hand. • Tuesday, July 19, 6 p.m. Meet in the parking lot of Deer Ridge Elementary School, 1515 S. Scott Road, for an 8-mile ride. • Tuesday, July 26, 6 p.m. Meet at the trailhead in Rockhill Park for a 9-mile ride. Rockhill Park is just east of the intersection of West Jefferson Boulevard and Freeman Street. • Saturday, July 30, 9 a.m. Meet in the Life Bridge Church parking lot, near the trail at 12719 Corbin Road, for a 3-mile walk. • Tuesday, Aug. 2, 6 p.m. Meet at IPFW in the parking lot on the east side of the Venderly Family pedestrian bridge over the St. Joseph River for an 8-mile ride. IPFW is at 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne. • Tuesday, Aug. 9, 6 p.m. Meet at the Moser Park Trailhead near 601 See BIKE, Page A7

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Homestead students write, donate books in Spanish Seniors from Homestead High School visited Lutheran Children’s Hospital to donate a book of bedtime stories in Spanish that they wrote as part of a class project to facilitate the healing process. The 44 students started working on the project in March, and Lutheran Hospital provided funding to print the book, which contains 52 bedtime stories. Nine of the seniors toured the Children’s Hospital, read the stories out loud to the pediatric patients, and visited two children to give them each a copy of the book. In 2013, 65 Spanish V students published the first edition of the book, with 21 bedtime stories. In 2015, 50 seniors wrote 17 more bedtime stories. This year’s seniors added 14 more stories for the third edition. Students from Homestead’s Spanish for Heritage Speakers class collaborated with the Spanish V students this year by recording some of the stories so that an audio CD could be presented with the donated books. Justin Peeper is chair of the Department of World and Classical Languages. “The idea came about several years ago,” he said

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Library offers fun for kids, adults and families The summer will be anything but lazy at the Roanoke Public Library. Adult coloring classes continue at 7 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month. Family Movie Night continues from 7-9 p.m. the third Thursday of each month. The Wild About Reading summer program for ages 2-12 begins June 7 and continues each Tuesday through July 19, with an end-of-summer party on July 26. Ages 2-6 meet at 10 a.m. Ages 7-12 meet at 2 p.m. Each session lasts

about an hour. Participants must live in the library’s service area. “We will read books, have story time and have some African animal crafts to go with our theme, which is “Get Wild About Reading,’ ” Assistant Librarian Karen Baker said. “And we do offer a snack and other miscellaneous fun activities.” The reading program will not meet on Tuesday, July 5, because of the Fourth of July holiday. The end-of-the-year party on July 26 begins at 10 a.m. Class sizes are limited

and are filled on a firstcome, first-served basis. Inquiries should be made as soon as possible. Call the library at (260) 672-2989, or visit the Roanoke Public Library at 314 N. Main St. Library hours are 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. The library is closed Friday and Sunday. Awards and prizes are presented based on each child’s age and the grade level completed. Baker said verified sponsors so far include the Roanoke Lions Club, the Fort Wayne TinCaps, the Fort Wayne Mad Ants and Applebee’s. Librarian Celia Bandelier said about 8 to 10 adults take part in each adult coloring class. She counts herself among that group. “We visit and we color and then we show each other what we did,” she said. “You can bring supplies if you want to. Otherwise we supply them.” Family Movie Night is 7-9 p.m. the third Thursday of each month. Snacks are provided. The polar bear cartoon “Norm of the North” will be shown June 16. Check roanoke.lib.in.us for details and to confirm the July 15, Aug. 19 and Sept. 16 movies.

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committee, which also chose the recipients. Marjamaa is the daughter of Kevin and Sara Marjamaa, of Roanoke. She plans to Indiana University and major in business. She would like to attend law school after completing her undergraduate studies. She is a competitive dancer, freshman mentor, a member of the National Honor Society, Class Council and The Campus & Volunteering at Mad Anthony’s Children’s Hope House. She attended

Roanoke Elementary School for all six years. Williams is the daughter of Nate and Amanda Williams, of Roanoke. She will attend Huntington University and will playing for the soccer team. She plans to study psychology as her major and to minor in both Spanish and criminal justice. She is active in soccer, basketball, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Youth For Christ, Student Athletic Board and tutoring. She also attended Roanoke Elementary for all six years.

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There will be outdoor family activities in downtown Roanoke this summer on the first Friday of each month: June 3, July 1 and Aug. 5. From 6-9 p.m.. Main Street will be closed off for block party fun, food, entertainment and games for the whole family. The June 3 kickoff is themed “Community Spirit.” Area scouts, the local 4-H and Huntington’s Blessings in a Backpack will be on hand to lead games and share in the fun. There will be old-fashioned carnival games, cakewalks, crafts and more. The band O’Sister, Brother will be back by special request. Moose & Mollie’s and Joseph Decuis will have their grills out on Main Street and will be cooking and serving dinner outside. Planning is already

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Maestro Robert Nance will direct as Heartland singers present patriotic, jazz and pop songs in downtown Roanoke.

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Families will enjoy games, music and food the first Friday evening of each month this summer in downtown Roanoke.

underway for the July event, “Patriotic Fun,” complete with a kids’ parade. Youths are invited to decorate their bikes, strollers,wheelchairs or wagons for a parade through town. The partic-

ipants will meet in front of Moose & Mollies on 2nd Street that night as the starting point of the parade. Music will be from the J. Taylor Band and food and games will be available.

HU partners in summer cross-country travels Huntington University, along with The Young Philanthropists, a Pennsylvania-based nonprofit founded by Matt Friedlund of the HU Class of 2010, will offer a summer Adventure Class in which students travel the United States, sometimes via foot or bicycle, and work jobs or earn college credit. The mission of The Young Philanthropists is to make traveling the world an accessible way to educate — for college, for careers and for moving toward world peace. The Young Philanthropists have set up routes around six continents, making travel safer and less expensive. Along the way, students will do service projects from manual labor to marketing to event planning for different types of nonprofits and community organizations, and will take college courses. “Huntington University did a great job in supporting my intense curiosity about the world,” Friedlund said. “It’s cool to be working with some of my former professors to pursue a truly global college education for every student. It goes back to HU’s core philosophy: if we’re to have solid ideas about Christ, scholarship and service in the world, we should also understand the world and the people in it. Today, most people recognize that we need to actually interact with people and places to truly understand

them.” Students have a choice of taking either a philosophy class taught by Friedlund or a writing and poetry class taught by Del Doughty, Huntington University associate dean for academic affairs and professor of English. While on the trip, students will have full access to Wi-Fi and will be able to complete their coursework online, as well as interact one-on-one with faculty. Friedlund is hoping to use footage and interviews from the trip in the lectures for his online class, “What Makes A Life Worth Living?” “Matt is leveraging the mobility of technology, returning us to an earlier time when professors and students walked together.

Moving side by side with students changes the dynamics of the relationship and enables both parties to open up. It also gets subjects like poetry and philosophy out into the world, where they belong,” Doughty said. The U.S. Adventure Class route will be approximately 2,000 miles in length and will start in Portland, Ore., on July 1 and conclude in Savannah, Ga., on Aug. 21. The Adventure Class will make a stop in Huntington on July 17-18. If students cannot commit to the entire trip, they may join the class at selected sites along the way. For more information on The Young Philanthropists and Adventure Class, visit theyp.org.

Freedom on Main means All-American fun Contributed Heartland Sings is presenting Roanoke’s 20th annual patriotic extravaganza, “Freedom on Main: An All-American Family Experience.” This family-friendly event is free and will be held on Main Street in downtown Roanoke on Thursday, June 30. Activities begin at 5:30 p.m. Mouth-watering, All-American barbecue from Joseph Decuis will be available for purchase in the food tent. Special guests such as George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Betsy Ross and Rosie the Riveter will come and talk to folks about

their places in American history. It will offer an opportunity for both young and old to learn more about this country and its heritage. Guests will hand out trading cards with some more information about themselves. Younger attendees can collect these cards to take home. Artists will offer festive face painting for the young and young at heart. At 7 p.m. on the Main Street stage, the Heartland Vocal Artists and the Heartland Jazz Combo directed by Maestro Robert Nance will present an upbeat program of jazz standards including “There Will Never be Another

You,” “Moonlight Serenade” and “Blue Moon.” Patriotic sings will include “Armed Forces Salute,” “God Bless America” and “America the Beautiful.” Pop hits will include “Treasure,” “Uptown Funk” and “Happy.” Heartland will offer a tribute to Indiana composers Cole Porter and Hoagy Carmichael in celebration of the state’s bicentennial. “Freedom on Main: An All-American Family Experience” was considered a huge success last year. With an overflow crowd, Roanoke’s Main Street was teeming with activities from start to finish.

Local event explores backyard butterflies The program “Butterfly Workshop: Metamorphosis in Your Own Backyard” returns to Victory Noll Center in Huntington on Tuesday, June 14. Leader Karen Hinshaw, Huntington County Purdue Extension Educator, will present a

program about monarch butterflies and how to raise the butterflies to release. Participants will discover the butterfly’s life cycle and what to plant in yards to attract them. Two sessions will be held. The first begins at 11 a.m. and the second at

5 p.m. There is no cost to participate, but registration is required. To register for the butterfly workshop, contact the Purdue Extension Service at (260) 358-4826. Victory Noll Center is located at 1900 W. Park Drive in Huntington.

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have the opportunity to venture into home décor. “It will be a neat, quirky, conglomerate of stuff,” she said. She is looking forward to working with neighboring businesses to draw foot traffic to Broadway. After meeting with several current business owners in the area, she already has plans to coordinate showings and events to create an attraction for downtown residents and visitors. Making the move possible for Hedgehog Press is ARCH’s assistance, Wall said. The organization has helped her navigate the world of historic renovation as she builds out the current shell to accommodate her personal needs. ARCH will maintain ownership of the 1016 building. It plans to rent out the first floor for commercial use and the second floor for

the acquisition price,” said Michael Galbraith, ARCH’s executive director. “The Broadway corridor is shaping up to be a cool, artsy center,” Galbraith said. “It is a nice bridge between West Central and downtown.” Hedgehog Press should be moving into the Canton Laundry building in the fall, and Wall plans to live above the business. In addition, she is planning to have two additional artists join her and set up studios in the first-floor commercial space. Hedgehog Press specializes in custom printing of posters and cards, some of which are sold nationally. Wall envisions the commercial space hosting a rotating art show and Hedgehog will

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Juli Wall, owner of Hedgehog Press, works on creating earrings out of butterfly wings she receives from a sanctuary. Wall is moving Hedgehog Press across town to the Canton Laundry building at 1014 Broadway in the fall.

residential. Depending on regulatory approval, ARCH hopes to become a landlord by the fall.

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for pickup and distribution. The agency has 90 meat processors participating in 85 counties in Indiana. In Allen County, the agency works with Community Harvest Food Bank, Custom Quality Meats, Feders Meats, Jamison Meats, Lengacher Meats, Messman Meats, New Haven Custom Meats, and E&L Farm and Processing to ensure that Allen County residents and hunger relief agencies have access to this food. In the last five years, HFH has helped to distribute almost 600,000 pounds of meat to Indiana food banks, providing almost 2.4 million meals to Hoosiers in need. For more information on the program, to find participating meat processors, or to learn how to help, visit HoosiersFeedingtheHungry.org.

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Kids 6-18 get free meals at nine sites this summer Boys & Girls Clubs of Fort Wayne is providing free meals to children under 18 at nine sites in Fort Wayne this summer. The agency expects to prepare 855 meals each day. To reach the families that most need food services, the distribution sites will be located primarily in low-income areas and government-subsidized housing and Fort

Wayne Housing Authority HUD apartments. The program does not require advance sign-up. Meals will be available now through Aug. 12 at the following sites: • Fairfield Boys & Girls Club, 2609 Fairfield Ave. • Brookmill Boys & Girls Club, 2857 Millbrook Drive. • McCormick Apartments, 3005 McCormick

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have received starts from other members’ gardens and, while being members of the club, have expanded their gardening horizons. The club, though small, is involved in a variety of community projects including Habitat for Humanity, 4-H, the School Children’s Flower and Vegetable Association, and area wetlands projects. Members of the Trillium Garden Club also use money from the sale and other fundraisers to buy books for the pediatric ward at Lutheran Hospital. Club members maintain the beds around the Center Schoolhouse on Aboite Center Road. Throughout the years, The Trillium Garden Club has combined its members’ passion for gardening with community involvement. The club is looking forward to celebrating its 50th anniversary in a couple years, Ellis said.

still maintains around 20 members and still holds meetings the third Tuesday of each month in one another’s homes. The majority of members still hail from the southwest part of Allen county. The name of the club, trillium, comes from the name of a three-petaled flower that is native to this part of North America. The flower is fairly rare. In fact, a specific species of this flower, the trillium cernuum var. Macranthum, is endangered in Indiana and is on the list of protected species in Michigan. Marty Wyall, a member of the Trillium Garden Club since 1970, inherited her love of gardening from her mother, who gave Wyall plants when she got married. Many club members

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All Sites except the Fairfield Unit will serve lunch daily, Monday through Friday, from 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. The Fairfield Unit will serve breakfast and lunch, Monday through Friday. Breakfast will be served at 10-11 a.m. Lunch will be served noon-1 p.m. Boys & Girls Clubs will serve as an Indiana Department of Education sponsor for the Summer

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the summer and school vacation periods. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Fort Wayne is a nonprofit organization that provides structured afterschool programs that emphasize academic success, good character and citizenship and healthy lifestyles. Every year, almost 3,000 children children and teens attend programs at four clubs located in highneed areas of Fort Wayne.

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Visitors bought plants, produce and specialties from 49 vendors who filled the northeast corner of Wayne and Barr streets for downtown Fort Wayne’s first outdoor market of the season. Ashley Adams Wagner, in her fourth season as manager of the Young Leaders Northeast Indiana market, said the May 21 turnout was ahead of last year’s pace. “We’ve probably seen around a thousand patrons shopping through the market today,” she said just before the market closed at 1 p.m. The number of vendors was up, too. “It was definitely more than we had last year,” she said. “I know we’ll have more vendors coming in June, July, August. We’ll have 60, maybe 70.” Like most vendors, Cathy Thomas of Convoy, Ohio, brought early season cold crops. She filled tables with lettuce, asparagus, onions and radishes. By 12:20 p.m., the inventory was whittled down to 10 English cucumbers. She remained until closing, though, as did every other vendor. “Some are selling out,” Wagner said. “We ask that they don’t leave early, so that they can market themselves.”

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Martha Manges, left, and Georgia Manges of Fort Wayne enjoy ice cream at the YLNI Farmers Market. Market manager Ashley Adams Wagner estimated 1,000 people visited the first market of the season.

The tables were staffed, the aisles were full, the conversation was flowing and the music was playing until the silent final bell. As the season’s first musical guests put away their gear, they also picked up gifts of bread, soap, lip balm and flowers. “We figure that if they give you something, they appreciate you,” Mike Morrissey said. He spoke on behalf of the five-member band the Annealerz, all former employees of Fort Wayne Metals. It was their first appearance in that tent just behind The History Center. They had tried to play last year. “It’s amazing how tough it is to coordinate four or five people,” Morrissey said. Instead,

they played the opening market of the 2016 season. They had fun, he said. Dennis Parr of The Parr Farm in Kendallville was back for his second year at the YLNI market. “It’s a great market, phenomenal traffic,” he said. Parr also sells herbs and popcorn at a market in Kendallville and at the Salomon Farm Park market. “This early in the season it’s difficult to have a whole lot, but herbs seem to go over really well, so I come down with about 10 different varieties of herbs,” he said. “We have some popcorn that we raised last year, and we had a little bit of asparagus to start. What we’re really looking forward to is next week should start the strawberry season. If we get that 80-degree temperature, this week is

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going to be phenomenal.” Parr is retired after 37 years in health care. “I need something to do,” he said. “We have a very small greenhouse, but many of the herbs do really well in that cool, wet weather. The one exception being basil, it doesn’t like being out in the cool.” The jars of black popcorn were held over from 2015. He will plant a similar one-tenth-acre plot of popcorn this year. “There’s also about a tenth of an acre of sweet corn planted that’s up about 2 or 3 inches tall right now,” he said. “A tenth of an acre will probably be about 200 dozen.” Katie Mullett of Turnover Creations in Hicksville, Ohio, sold bread and cookies. “I’ve had a lot of customers that have said they’ve been waiting all winter for this bread,” she said. Her sign promised fried pies. She had none to offer that first day. She might take orders for fried pies later in the season. As Katie kept a table at the YLNI market, Joe Mullett was tending the last Fort Wayne Farmers Market indoor market of the winter, a few blocks away at the Lincoln Financial Event Center at Parkview Field. The Mulletts have sold at both groups’ indoor markets on alternating Saturdays this winter. The Fort Wayne Farmers Market will set up adjacent to the YLNI market again this summer, on the southeast corner of Wayne and Barr streets. Both markets will operate 9 a.m.-1 p.m. each Saturday into the fall. Thomas, who brought in produce from Convoy, Ohio, on opening day, said her family has been part of the market for 10 years, or maybe 11. “It’s a great market. It’s the best in town,” she said. “They bring in entertainment and all sorts of things. It’s a great group of people coordinating it.” She said Fort4Fitness activities likely contributed to the crowd on opening day.

Amy Krucina of Fort Wayne sells her homemade soaps and oils at the YLNI Farmers Market. The May 21 market attracted 49 vendors.

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YLNI Farmers Market, northeast corner of Wayne and Barr Streets, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, through Sept. 10. Fort Wayne Farmers Market, southeast corner of Wayne and Barr Streets, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, June 4-Oct. 1. Historic West Main Street Market, 1936 W. Main St., Fort Wayne. 3-8 p.m. Fridays, May-October. South Side Farmers Market, 3300 Warsaw St., Fort Wayne. 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, through Dec. 17. Georgetown Square, 6310 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne. 4-7 p.m. Thursdays, June 16-Sept. 15. Salomon Farm Park Farmers Market, 807 W. Dupont Road, Fort Wayne. 4-7 p.m. Wednesdays, June 8-Sept. 28. Leo-Cedarville Farmers Market, 14701 Schwartz Road at Riverside Gardens Park. 2-6 p.m. Tuesdays through Sept. 27. Towne House Farmers Market, 2209 St. Joe Center Road, Fort Wayne. 3-6 p.m. Tuesdays, June 7-Aug. 30. HEAL Farm Market, 2811 McCormick Ave., Fort Wayne. 5-7 p.m. Wednesdays, June 15-Sept. 7. HEAL Farm Market, 3000 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne. 4-6 p.m. Thursdays, June 16-Sept. 8. New Haven Farmers Market, Schnelker Park, downtown New Haven. 4-7 p.m. Wednesdays, June 29-Sept. 28. The Purdue Extension Service Farmers Market Guide also lists many produce stands and on-farm vendors. Visit extension.purdue.edu/allen for the latest list. The Thomas family’s 25-acre farm on Old U.S. 30 is a sixth-generation endeavor, founded in 1919. Its orchard and vineyard add to late-season activity. Thomas will bring sweetcorn and tomatoes to market in midseason. “Hopefully in a couple of weeks we’ll have our own strawberries,” she said. The season started well and will get even better, Wagner said. “The food trucks are here. We’ve grown with the food trucks. We’ll see more of them this year,” she said. “We’ll have kids’ activities throughout the season. We’re always trying to

grow the market by doing different things that the people want to see. “We want to get the word out about our local nonprofits and then people can learn more about them and what they do.” She also listed food demonstrations, free yoga once a month, and an end-of-the-year Bottle & Bottega painting class. “We’re super excited about that,” she said. The atmosphere makes the market special, she said. “People are excited to be here, the fact that they can purchase local and support one another,” she said.

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MD & Me outings offer free talk and walk Parkview Physicians Group’s fourth annual MD & Me: Walk-nLearn series explores health concerns such as cardiology, podiatry and more. The series of six free programs began May 17 and continues through Oct. 11. Participants listen to a physician presentation on a health-related topic and then join the physician on a walk at the Salomon Farm Park Trail, near the Parkview Family YMCA, 10001 Dawsons Creek Blvd., just south of Dupont Road, Fort Wayne. During the walk, community members are invited to ask questions specific to the topic from the presentation. Free blood pressure screenings and education materials are provided. “We’ve been very pleased with the turnout for our MD & Me: Walkn-Learn Program,” said Dr. Mark O’Shaughnessy, a cardiologist with Parkview Physicians Group - Cardiology and founder of the program. “Our program offers a unique opportunity for community members to connect with physicians while learning how to make healthier lifestyle choices.” Dr. Peter Chaille, PPG

- Cardiology, led the first program – “How to Manage My Cholesterol Numbers.” Remaining events are scheduled for 6 p.m. on the following days, with registration beginning at 5:45 p.m.: • Tuesday, June 14: Dr. Mark O’Shaughnessy, PPG - Cardiology, “Men vs. Women: The Signs

and Symptoms of Heart Disease.” • Tuesday, July 12: Dr. Ashley Bojrab, DPM, PPG - Podiatry, “Bunions: A Real Pain.” • Tuesday, Aug. 9: Dr. Ken Austin, PPG - Pain Management, “Living with Fibromyalgia.” • Tuesday, Sept. 13: Dr. Michele Helfgott, PPG - Integrative Medicine,

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FILM from Page A1 and people can take it and make it into whatever they want it to be.” Filmmaker Michael Moore founded the Traverse City festival, which also claims Michigan-raised actor Jeff Daniels among its board members. “One of the great things about that festival as opposed to some other festivals that I’ve been to is the focus is very much on the community there,” Crismore said. “Other film festivals I’ve been to were very much like you go to some theaters and you leave. That’s not what we wanted to do. When you go [to Traverse City] you definitely feel like there’s an event going on. Every single store has taken their goods and put them outside. There are vendors everywhere. It feels very much like any other festival, but it’s a film festival. “That’s one of the reasons that we wanted the film festival to remain downtown, remain walkable, so the people who come here from out of town – the filmmakers – are not just interacting with people at the film festival itself, but they’re also going down and getting a cup of coffee and talking with people. They’re also walking from here to the new [University of] Saint Francis facility. So it’s not just in

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formal settings, but also in a serendipitous way.” He said the community has been overwhelmingly positive toward Hobnobben. “This is the first year,” he said. “There are a lot of people who have never been to a film festival before. We’re hoping that this not only bridges a gap so an audience understands how a film comes to be, but also inspires some others to pick up a camera and become filmmakers themselves.” In addition to 40 feature-length films, the festival will offer two collections of about 20 short films. “Plus we’re going to have an outdoor screening and a student short showcase, so all in all about 75 films that we’re going to show,” he said. Local filmmakers will present most of those short films. Crismore said the bigger films will be from the festival circuit or from distributors. “But they’re all going to be making their Indiana and northeast Indiana premier here at the festival,” he said. “On Friday night, we’re going to have a block party on the Arts United Plaza, and there’s going to be music,” he said. “There’s going to be a beer tent by Mad Anthony’s. There’s a Hobnobber brew that they’re brewing especially for us.” Admission to each film

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Hobnobben Film Festival, June 16-19, downtown Fort Wayne. This multi-venue film festival is presented by Cinema Center, a nonprofit organization with 40 years of experience in the community. Hobnobben also will honor Philo Farnsworth, who perfected the modern television in Fort Wayne. The four Fort Wayne venues hosting the Hobnobben Film Festival are Cinema Center, Arts United Center, Parkview Physicians Group ArtsLab and University of Saint Francis Performing Arts Center. For details and updates, visit hobnobben.org.

will be $10. “If there’s a filmmaker speaking afterward, that’s also included,” Crismore said. The committee continues putting together prices for special passes. Crismore said film selections and the “lockdown schedule” would be released by June 1 and would be posted on Cinema Center’s own website and at the festival website, hobnobben.org. While filmmakers hobnob downtown, BBQ Ribfest will be serving barbecue and brews at Headwaters Park. About 10,000 musicians are expected that same weekend for Gearfest, at Sweetwater on U.S. 30. “So Downtown is going to be very, very busy that weekend for sure,” Crismore said. He thanked Young Leaders of Northeast Indiana for working to find housing for filmmakers. “We’ve worked with YLNI on a few other endeavors in the past. Several of the committee members with the festival committee are involved in one way or another with YLNI,” Crismore said.

Ryan Krueckeberg and Emily Wissell co-chair the film festival. “They’re volunteer co-chairs. They have their own very busy careers going on,” Crismore said. At Cinema Center, Crismore works with fundraising, programming, and as an artistic director. Andy Helmkamp, the director of operations, makes sure that things go smoothly. “Andy’s the one that programs the film in the projector, things like that that need to happen,” Crismore said. Cinema Center announces a week’s worth of programming about noon each Tuesday. Scheduling is an ongoing puzzle. When film rights are sold, the sale restricts availability to theaters. “The film industry in general is very volatile, it’s last-minute,” Crismore said. “Sometimes trying to book something a month in advance, I get a response that’s very much as though I was trying to book something 10 years in advance. It’s very much week to week, day to day. That’s how they look at the world.”

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A sign along Clay Street in Fort Wayne greets visitors to Cinema Center. The building formerly housed Arts United and before that a BubbleUp warehouse.

Crismore said he has been with Cinema Center for years. It has been in operation 40 years. It has filled the same former Arts United and one-time BubbleUp warehouse space for 19 years. “It’s amazing that one of my biggest struggles is to just get people to know that we’re here. We’ve been here for a long time,” he said. Loyal filmgoers come from Fort Wayne and Allen County and from

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counties to the west and to the north. Crismore said Hobnobben should make Cinema Center even better known. “We definitely have a membership program, so we have stakeholders who are truly part of the organization and many of them do come here every week. We have several regular people. But we also want to drop a bomb on the community, like this is who Cinema Center is and this what we do,” he said.

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USF Jesters accepting registrations for summer The Jesters of the University of Saint Francis is accepting registrations from people with developmental disabilities for its 2016 summer program. The program will include a series of intensives designed to give people with intellectual or developmental disabilities opportunities to explore the performing arts. Each intensive will be held for two weeks

according to the following schedule: • Script writing/story telling — June 7 and 14, $15. • Dance/choreography — June 21 and 28, $15. • Theatre/drama — July 5 and July 12, $15. Each session will meet from 6:30-8 p.m. in the dance studio at the USF North Campus Building, 2702 Spring St., across from the main campus.

Participants can register for all six weeks or a single 2-week segment. Activities will focus on creating a template for next year’s Jesters performance to be presented March 11 and 12, 2017. However, the summer program is offered to anyone with a disability regardless of his or her involvement with the traditional Jesters program that is held

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annually, September to March. Capacity is limited to the first 20 participants who register for each session. To request registration forms, contact Molly McGowan in the School of Creative Arts at mmcgowan@sf.edu or (260) 399-7700, ext. 8001. Sponsored by the University of Saint Francis since 1978, the

Jesters is a performing group of people with mild to severe developmental or physical disabilities. Each year from September to March, the program provides customized, structured performing arts activities. Each spring, the Jesters program culminates in an original multimedia performance. The Jesters program enhances

quality of life by engaging members in the creative arts, with a vision of developing self-expression, self-esteem, socialization and other life skills while providing learning opportunities to USF and the community. The Jesters program is funded in part by grants from the AWS Foundation and the Indiana Arts Commission.

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Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry presents a certificate of appreciation to Linda Vandeveer for her work with the Law Enforcement/Firefighters Memorial of Allen County. Linda and Jerry Vandeveer created the memorial site on Wells Street.

was 44. The last name read was that of Fort Wayne Police officer Bradley Matteson who was killed Oct. 5, 2000, when his police car was hit by a tractor-trailer. Matteson was 43. The ceremony also remembered a probation officer, a state trooper, two Allen County Sheriff ’s Department officers and five other Fort Wayne police officers. “Last night we graduated the 88th class of the Fort Wayne Fire Department,” Henry said. “There were three things that were said over and over again during that

graduation. First of all, we thanked the 14 young men and women entering the Division of Public Safety. Not everyone is called to do that. It takes a special person. Secondly, we let them know over and over again that this position is something that you really have to take seriously, because you’re really putting your life on the line every day that you’re called to serve. Finally, we thanked their families for allowing us to take their loved ones from them to put them in harm’s way every time they show up for work.”

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Representatives of 10 law enforcement agencies showed their support at a May 13 ceremony honoring 11 officers who have lost their lives since 1907. Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry offered remarks at the ceremony at the Law Enforcement/Firefighters Memorial of Allen County site at 1001 N. Wells St. “I want to thank not only the men and women in blue who stand before us today, but obviously those who gave up their lives in the call of duty,” Henry said. Henry also presented a certificate of appreciation to Linda Vandeveer. Jerry and Linda Vandeveer established the memorial site and coordinate the annual service. Other officials and police echoed the tributes to the those who died and those who still serve. Fort Wayne Public Safety Director Rusty York led roll call, reciting the names of the 11 officers and the dates of their end of watch. The first name read was that of Woodburn Town Marshal Columbus Croy, who was shot June 7, 1907, as he broke up a burglary. Croy

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Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana recognizes volunteers, educators, donors By Lucretia Cardenas lcardenas@kpcmedia.com

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The sixth annual Southwest Allen County Elementary Mile brought together more than 260 runners to Summit Middle School. Students in Grades 3 through 5 from all SACS elementary schools ran the one-mile cross country style race. Students from Aboite, Lafayette Meadows, Haverhill, Whispering Meadows, Covingon and Deer Ridge elementary schools had been participating in afterschool training groups since early April. Boys and girls ran separately. Fifth-grader Joey Hammes was the overall winner. Supporters encouraged every student to reach the finish line. Awards were given for the fastest five boys and girls in each grade and for the fastest team. Teachers from each elementary school ran in two teacher relay races. Tammy Behrens again chaired the committee for the Elementary Mile program that she developed. She said this event would not be possible without the team of volunteers and sponsors from across the Southwest Allen County community. Over 75 Homestead High School students from the boys and girls track teams, National Honor Society and Key Club volunteered their time planning, training and facilitating on race day, as did 20 adult volunteers. Community sponsors include: Gold sponsors – Fleet Feet Sports, Sky

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Students in Grades 3 to 5 wear T-shirts identifying them with the six SACS elementary schools.

Zone Indoor Trampoline Park, Indiana Tech, Zimmer; Silver sponsors – Envision Eye Care; Bronze sponsors – BND Commercial, Wendy’s, Angela Becker Orthodontics, NE Indiana Dietary, Rainbow Childcare and Dave Graney ReMax. In a statement, race organizers said, “The Elementary Mile is a program that benefits the entire the Southwest Allen County Schools system.

The elementary students learn about the importance of lifelong fitness, goal setting and achieving what you didn’t think was possible. Not only do high school and middle school students learn how to organize an event, but they also are instilled with the importance of giving back to the community. This reflects back on the elementary students and the cross-generational benefits are irreplaceable.”

Financial success is summed up in four words written on an old, glass Coca-Cola bottle. “No deposit. No return.” Chris Murphy, chairman and CEO of 1st Source Bank based in South Bend, relayed this life lesson as he was inducted May 26 into Junior Achievement’s Greater Fort Wayne Business Hall of Fame. “In your life, make lots of deposits so you can have great return,” Murphy encouraged the crowd of volunteers, board members, educators and donors gathered at the Parkview Mirro Center for the annual Bel Awards. Murphy was one of two individuals inducted into

the hall of fame during the evening ceremony. Fort Wayne’s Leon Habegger, who built LH Industries Corp. from the ground up, was recognized for his business acumen as well as his philanthropic endeavors. He noted that the company’s employees from northeast Indiana are what make it truly successful and, if he had to “do it all over again,” he would choose to build it in Fort Wayne. Junior Achievement also recognized the late Paul Shaffer, who served the nonprofit organization for 63 years. Despite serving long hours as president and CEO of Fort Wayne National Bank, Shaffer See JA, Page B3

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Dorothy Shaffer accepts the honor bestowed upon her late husband, Paul Shaffer, who served as president and CEO of Fort Wayne National Bank and was an actively engaged champion with Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana for 63 years.

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Haverhill Elementary School teacher Meghan Skelton said she was surprised and pleased to be named Southwest Allen County Schools’ 2016 teacher of the year. Superintendent Phil Downs made the announcement under the guise of an all-school assembly to kick off the school’s book fair. “I can’t believe it,” Skelton said. “I am humbled and honored by this award and consider it a privilege to work with these kids and this district.” Skelton began her career in 2007 as a firstgrade teacher at Perry Hill Elementary School in the

Northwest Allen County Schools district. She joined Haverhill’s secondgrade team four years ago. “Teaching is not at all about me,” Skelton said in her nomination form. “It is all about those I teach. The relationships I develop with others are critical. Letting them know that I genuinely care about them and believe in them is one of the most important things I do.” Jeanine Kleber, Haverhill principal, said Skelton was nominated because of her wealth of talent, creativity and passion for learning. “Meghan’s relationships with her students inspire their learning. She understands that emotion drives atten-

tion and attention drives learning,” Kleber said. In a statement, Downs praised Skelton’s work. “Meghan Skelton focuses on students’ interests and provides them opportunities that tap into their curiosity,” the superintendent said of Skelton. “The innovative work she does to broaden her class beyond its walls is inspiring and truly exemplifies the district’s mission to prepare today’s learners for tomorrow’s opportunities.” Candidates for teacher of the year are nominated by building principals, with finalists chosen by a committee comprising administrators, parents and past winners. The other finalists this year

included: Lindsay Wolf, Homestead High School; Paul Kennel, Summit Middle School; Donna Hazelett, Woodside Middle School; Jeanne Holmes, Aboite Elementary School; Krista Swaidner, Covington Elementary School; Jaclyn LaSuer, Deer Ridge Elementary School; Matt Loshe, Lafayette Meadows Elementary School; and Kathryn Lopez, Whispering Meadows Elementary School. As the SACS teacher of the year, Skelton will also be nominated for 2017 Indiana teacher of the year. SACS literacy specialist Jean Russell is the 2016 state teacher of the year.

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Haverhill Elementary School teacher Meghan Skelton was prepared for a school book fair when she was surprised by the announcement that she is the SACS teacher of the year.

Barrier at Eagle Marsh protects fishing industry By Doug LeDuc dleduc@kpcmedia.com

The Asian carp is such an invasive species that its introduction to the Great Lakes could destroy a $7-billion-a-year fishing industry. Until recently, a Fort Wayne wetland

presented the greatest risk outside Chicago of that happening. Environmental and natural resource officials met last month at the 716-acre Eagle Marsh Nature Preserve in southwest Fort Wayne to celebrate the completion of a barrier built there to

slam the door shut on a possible Asian carp entry to Lake Erie. With an average height of 7.5 feet, construction of the 1.7-mile berm required 177,000 cubic yards of compacted fill. The construction began in 2014. The $4.4-million

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project is a more permanent solution that was put in place following the 2010 installation of a 1,200-foot chain line fence erected to stop the possible spread of Asian carp at Eagle Marsh during flooding conditions. Some fencing was removed after most of the construction of the 45-acre barrier was completed late last year. Native vegetation was planted on the barrier to help prevent its erosion. Considering the value of the fishing industry it was protecting, Betsy Yankowiak said the barrier was a very worthwhile project involving multiple federal agencies. “We had charter boat

captains come and say we’ve got to do this, we have people’s liveliYankowiak hoods on the line,” said Yankowiak, director of preserves and programs for Little River Wetlands Project, which owns the wetland site with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has a Wetland Reserve Program easement on the site, and the NRCS built the berm with WRP funds and funding from the Great Lakes Restoration Initia-

tive. “Another reason for major concern is scientists have now determined of all five Great Lakes, Lake Erie, because of its shallowness, would see the greatest impact from Asian carp,” Yankowiak said. ‘Continental divide’ She describes the barrier as a continental divide at Eagle Marsh separating the Great Lakes and Mississippi River watersheds. Asian carp have been in the Wabash River as far northeast as the Huntington area since 2004 and the Graham-McCulloch See MARSH, Page B3

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JA from Page B1 also devoted time to be a champion of JA, serving on its board, financially supporting the organization and working directly with students. Presenting the award were two of the students who attended Indiana University-Purdue University on the fouryear scholarship Shaffer established in 2002 for one JA student per year. Accepting the honor was his wife of 64 years, Dorothy Shaffer, who said she met Shaffer 77 years ago at a spelling bee, where she “spelled down” Shaffer. The ceremony also took time to recognize volunteers and educators who have devoted numerous hours to bringing the JA program to students. JA of Northern Indiana serves 130,000 students annually. “Epiphanies are taking place all the time,” said Brad Ratcliff, an educator at Northrop High School as he accepted his golden achievement award. One such epiphany happened when Huntington County volunteer Nicole Johnson, of Edward Jones, was instructing a class using the JA Finance Park life simulation. “A student said to me, ‘Wives are expensive.

Joint effort This potential pathway for Asian carp migration was identified in a Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Of 32 locations outside of Chicago with possible

migration pathways, 18 spots were determined to need a project, and Yankowiak said the Eagle Marsh location was thought to pose the highest risk. A prepared statement on the project highlighted the inter-agency cooperation it required, which Yankowiak said provided a great professional experience. “Some of Indiana NRCS’ best conservation efforts are partnership

Can I get rid of her?’” Johnson said. “I told him, ‘That will cost you a lot more.’” Other volunteers and educators honored were: North Side High School educator Char Bredemeyer; DeKalb County volunteer Craig Burkholder, with Hudson United Brethren Church; Allen County volunteer Casey Drudge, who is

retired; Allen County volunteer Julie Goodman, of 3 Rivers Federal Credit Union; Fulton County former educator Ilene Howard, who now volunteers after 29 years of teaching; Noble County volunteer Jana Miller, of Lake City Bank; and Shannon Wallace, an educator at Hendry Park Elementary School, in Angola.

“Through the leadership of Little Rivers Wetlands Project, this site is also able to be used as an outdoor classroom and for the recreational enjoyment of the community.” Senior advisers from the Environmental Protection Agency and others attending the celebration, hosted by an Asian carp project coordinating committee, feasted on the fish, “and it was absolutely deli-

projects like Eagle Marsh,” Jane Hardisty, an Indiana state conservationist with the agency, said in the statement. “This project has benefits that go beyond the important work of excluding invasive Asian carp from the Great Lakes. The restored wetlands reach well beyond their boundaries to improve watershed health and the local economy,” she said.

cious,” Yankowiak said. “It is light, flaky, and doesn’t taste like fish.” The fish is high in beneficial omega-3 fatty acids and because it only eats microscopic organisms in the water, it does not have any heavy metal accumulation, she said. It was brought to the United States to be raised as a food source, but created a problem when it escaped from captivity.

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Coliseum event launches three-day Run for Fallen

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A ceremony, prayers and applause early Friday, May 13, at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum sent 20 runners on a three-day trek to honor Indiana’s military casualties during the war on terror. The Run for the Fallen ended that Sunday afternoon at the 144-mile marker at Veterans Memorial Plaza in Indianapolis. The morning sun streamed through the U.S. flag as the Wayne High School Air Force JROTC honor guard presented the colors on the plaza surrounding symbols and signs of America’s military traditions. Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry spoke briefly, commending the runners before they embarked on Day 1’s 52-mile run to Freedom Park in Portland. The mayor thanked the runners on behalf of the city and the Henry family. Day 2 would end at

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The Wayne High School Air Force JROTC honor guard presents the colors at a May 13 ceremony at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. The Run for the Fallen would end at Veterans Memorial Plaza in Indianapolis.

the 110-mile marker in Anderson. Day 3 would take them to the closing ceremony in the state capital. Members of the Patriot Guard converged from Fort Wayne, Arcola and towns to the north. They

came to honor the fallen, veterans and others who still protect America. “What we try to do is make sure they know we appreciate them,” said spokesman Russ Bauer, from Silver Lake. “We carry 500 flags. We honor

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istan. Family members and other supporters cheered the runners and they exited the Coliseum onto Parnell Avenue and headed south on the second annual honor run. The runners’ journey would cover one mile for each Indiana service member who died in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation New Dawn. Visit inrunforthefallen. org for more information.

Seventh-graders create Veggie Tales for project Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School students and teachers gathered at Glenbrook Square Mall to build their Canstruction entry. Canstruction is an annual competition among local schools that benefits Community Harvest Food Bank. The entries are formations made entirely of canned foods and other foods. This year’s theme for the canned food entries is cartoons. The Seton School entry

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Local partnership offers Cuba scuba diving trips By Linda Lipp llipp@kpcmedia.com

Grueninger Travel Service is getting its feet wet – so to speak – with a new program that will allow travelers to see the sights and scuba in Cuba ahead of the crowds that are expected to travel there as U.S. relations with the country continue to normalize. Grueninger has partnered with Fort Wayne-based Cuba Scuba Tours, founded by William Houghton and Amy Houghton Warren, to take advantage of the loosened travel restrictions announced by President Obama in 2015. Grueninger and Cuba Scuba held a Cuba Night informational session for those interested in travel to Cuba on June 1 at Grueninger’s offices at 5127 Illinois Road, Fort Wayne. The local restaurant Caliente prepared Cuban sandwiches for the event. Warren has been to Cuba a number of times as a writer and researcher, and wrote a book, “Cuba Scuba” that was published in 2003. Travel to Cuba previously required a special license, which she obtained through the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Now, general licenses are available within 12 categories of authorized travel, including: family visits, journalistic activity, professional research, educational and religious activities, humanitarian projects and government business. Grueninger and Cuba Scuba are helping visitors get to Cuba through the research category. Travelers visit sites, take notes, take pictures and complete surveys that Warren will use to prepare a new edition of her book. “Because our entire program is professional research, everything complies with the travel restrictions,” Warren said. Travelers whose reviews and other materials are used in the updated edition will be credited in the book. Although she has never been there herself, Grueninger has arranged travel to Cuba for a few people, “and we’ve had a lot more interest in the last year or so,” said Debbie Hanauer, the travel agency’s president. Travelers want to see Cuba as it has been for more than a half century, since the U.S. instituted its embargo – “before it becomes a tourist spot,” Hanauer said.

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A diver explores the reef off Cuba’s coastline. Grueninger Travel Service is partnering with Cuba Scuba Tours to offer research travel to Cuba.

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Fair queen scholarship pageant begins sign-up The Miss Allen County Queen Scholarship Pageant is seeking contestants for the 2016 Miss Allen County Queen Pageant that will take place at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 17, at Carroll High School. Miss Allen County is run in conjunction with the Allen County Fair and is open to young women 17-21 who live or go to school in Allen County. Contestants will compete in four categories: interview, professional wear, evening wear, and on-stage question. “It’s an opportunity for young women to grow, learn and make new friends,” the pageant said

in a statement. “Through the pageant, contestants learn interview and public speaking skills, poise, and above all how to have conﬁdence.” The winner and her court will reign over the Allen County Fair, July 26-July 31, and will also represent Allen County at the Miss Indiana State Fair Queen pageant in January 2017. The 2016 queen will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship, her ﬁrst runner-up a $500 scholarship, and the second t0 fourth runners-up will each receive a $250 scholarship. She and her court will win prizes such as: Vera Bradley handbags, gold

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and more. The theme of the 2016 program is “Hear Us Roar!” with contestants wearing animal print for the opening number.

Erica Hoot, Miss Allen County 2015, will pass down her crown during the program and talk about her experiences at the 2016 Indiana State

Fair Queen Pageant last January and how it felt to be named to the Top 10. All interested young women are urged to contact Pageant Director Michelle Love for a contestant packet and more information about entering the 2016 program. Email missallencounty@gmail.com or call (260) 693-9407. Early entry deadline is June 22, and late entry deadline is July 1. The Miss Allen County Queen Scholarship Pageant has run in conjunction with the Allen County Fair since 1982. Four past queens from Allen County that have gone on to become Miss Indiana State Fair.

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Aboite & About • June 3, 2016 ARAB FEST, JUNE 3-4 Headwaters Park, Rothschild Pavilion, 333 S. Clinton St., Fort Wayne. Presented by Indiana Center for Middle East Peace Inc. Saturday, June 4, noon-10 p.m. Sunday, June 5, noon-7 p.m. The inaugural festival in 2015 featured Arabic food and sweets, camel rides, music and dabkah dancing, henna, and a souq (market). Sponsors said this year’s festival will be bigger and better. indianacmep.org or ArabFestFW on Facebook GERMANFEST, JUNE 5-12 Activities throughout Fort Wayne, with food and music and beer tent at Headwaters Park. This 35th annual festival celebrates Fort Wayne’s German heritage and essen, trinken und gemütlichkeit (eating, drinking, and having a really good time). Highlights include a 5k run, organ concerts, the Wienerdog Nationals and more. The festival pavilion and beer tent are open Wednesday and Thursday, 11 a.m.-midnight, and Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Admission is $2 from 2-5 p.m. and $5 after 5 p.m. Children under 14 are admitted free with a parent or guardian. The festival tent is not open Sunday, when a closing church service is held. germanfest.org NEW HAVEN CANAL DAYS, JUNE 7-11 In downtown New Haven on Broadway, in Schnelker Park, and the space between. Midway open Tuesday evening through Saturday evening. Food and merchant tents. Entertainment Thursday and Friday evenings. Fort Wayne Corvette Club free car show at the high school Friday evening. Festival parade 11 a.m. Saturday. The city also is celebrating its 150th anniversary. A special tent will feature historical photos and memorabilia. A commemorative coin will be on sale. newhavencanaldays.wordpress.com WOODBURN SUMMERFEST, JUNE 10-11 Indiana 101 and Overmeyer Street, Woodburn Beer tent opens 5 p.m. Friday. Trivia night 7 p.m.; doors open at 6. Lions Club Donuts on sale Saturday, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-8 p.m. Parade 10 a.m. Food vendors, pony rides, kids’ games, pizza eating contest, car show, pie eating contest, local church choirs and cornhole tournament. Richard Ash, owner of Folkcraft Instruments, performs 5-6 p.m. Biff & The Cruisers perform 7-10 p.m. This year’s theme is Symphony of Service. woodburnsummerfest.com CHURUBUSCO TURTLE DAYS, JUNE 15-18 Activities in and around the community. Turtle Days celebrates the “Beast of Busco,” continuing the search for Oscar the turtle who has been on the loose since 1949. The Churubusco Chamber of Commerce invites children and adults to bring turtles to compete for smallest turtle, fastest turtle or largest turtle; register at 11 a.m. Saturday at Ball Diamond No. 1. Enjoy a karaoke contest Wednesday evening, the parade at 6 p.m. Saturday, and fireworks just after dusk Saturday. Other festival staples include a 5K, a beer/wine tent, bingo, Saturday breakfast, cornhole, the midway, and popular festival foods. turtledays.com HOBNOBBEN FILM FESTIVAL, JUNE 16-19 Film lovers will rub elbows with film makers in downtown Fort Wayne. This multi-venue film festival is presented by Cinema Center, a nonprofit organization with 40 years of experience in the community. Hobnobben also will honor Philo Farnsworth, who perfected the modern television in Fort Wayne. The four Fort Wayne venues hosting the Hobnobben Film Festival are Cinema Center, Arts United Center and Parkview Physicians Group ArtsLab and University of Saint Francis Performing Arts Center. hobnobben.org

RIVERPALOOZA AND DRAGON BOAT RACES, JUNE 25 300-meter race course set up on the St. Marys River. Athletes village at Headwaters Park West. Races begin at 8 a.m. Last year, Fort Wayne Dragon Boat Races as part of Riverpalooza saw over 2,500 in attendance, with 25 teams participating for prizes and to raise over $10,000 for local charities. Each 46-foot-long boat has a crew of one drummer and 20 paddlers. Riverpalooza offers live music, vendors, food trucks and games. riverpaloozafw.org or Riverpalooza 2016 on Facebook

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COVINGTON ART FAIR, JUNE 25-26 Covington Plaza, 6382 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday. Spectator admission is free. See the works of juried artists, including local and regional artists who work in many media. Hear live music and buy favorite festival foods. CovingtonArtFair on Facebook FILE PHOTO

Art enthusiasts again will have two days to shop the works of local and national artists at the 28th Covington Art Fair, June 25 and 26.

HOAGLAND DAYS, JUNE 16-18 In and around the Community Center Demolition derby Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Gate fee $8 per adult, $1 per child ages 1-9. Parade 11 a.m. Saturday. The Hoagland Area Advancement Association sponsors this 45th annual celebration. hoaglandin.com RIVERDRUMS, JUNE 19 Wells Street Foot Bridge over the St. Marys River, Fort Wayne Noon - 8 p.m. Subtitled “A Celebration of Freedom,” this event commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States in 1865. Opening comments on “Remembering Kekionga,” about the main village of the Miami Tribe at the headwaters of the Maumee River. A canoe will approach from the Harrison Street Bridge, accompanied by drumming and the Native American ﬂute. Other entertainment and discussions throughout the day. Free food items from Food Not Bombs; donations accepted. Bring lawn chairs or blankets.

FREEDOM ON MAIN, ROANOKE, JUNE 30 In and around downtown Roanoke, Huntington County 7-10 p.m. A patriotic concert celebrating freedom and veterans, with food and kids’ activities. discoverroanoke.org

fresh-eyepromotions.com/TRACK or Three Rivers Art Center for Kids on Facebook COLUMBIA CITY OLD SETTLERS DAYS, JUNE 21-25 2180 W. Old Trail Road, Columbia City Entertainment, amusements, historical displays, book sale. Buy food from vendors or buy pork sandwiches or beef & chicken noodle lunches, beef manhattans or coney dogs at organization fundraisers. The Bulldogs perform oldies at 8 p.m. Tuesday, He Said She Said performs 8 p.m. Wednesday, the Lemon Brothers Band at 8 p.m. Thursday, Big Caddy Daddy at 8 p.m. Friday and Mason Dixon Line at 8 p.m. Saturday. The American Legion “Waves of Honor” parade steps off at 6 p.m. Saturday. oldsettlers.net FORT WAYNE GREEK FESTIVAL, JUNE 23-26 Headwaters Park 11 a.m .- 11 p.m. Thursday - Saturday; 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday. Free admission Thursday - Saturday until 4 p.m., and all day Sunday. Admission $4 after 4 p.m. Thursday - Saturday, $3 for ages 65 and older, under age 16 free. Enjoy Greek cuisine and entertainment, including live music, dancing and other activities each day. A Greek dance troupe performs daily at 12:30 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. The 5th annual Greek Fest Olympic 5K run/walk begins at 10 a.m. Saturday. The Fort Wayne Greek Festival is operated by members of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. fortwaynegreekfestival.org BUSKERFEST, JUNE 25 Wayne and Calhoun streets, downtown Fort Wayne This seventh annual celebration will be held from 4 - 10 p.m. Admission is free. Billed as a celebration of the street performer and a festival of the unexpected, this celebration offers a family-friendly atmosphere. Local and regional street performers display energy, excitement and ingenuity. Look for living statues, chalk artists, guitarists, aerialists, ﬁre breathers, caricature artists, magicians, jugglers, mimes, painters, musicians, balloon artists and more. Sponsored by the Downtown Improvement District, which encourages patrons to tip buskers for their efforts. downtownfortwayne.com

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Friday Nites Live. Jefferson Pointe, 4130 W. Jeffers0n Blvd., Fort Wayne; at the courtyard fountain. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Tonight, The Junk Yard Band entertains. Food Truck Fridays. Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana, 10008 Dupont Circle Drive E., Fort Wayne. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The Girl Scouts welcomes back Fort Wayne food trucks to their ofﬁce parking lot for the fourth year of food, networking and fun. Food Truck Fridays continue through June 24. Once school ends in June, troops set up their lemonade stands with the food trucks and get a taste of competition, learn from others and hone their entrepreneurial skills. Participating troops choose how to use the money they earn, often to help ﬁnance a trip, camp or community project. Rummage sale. Saint Joseph United Methodist Church, 6004 Reed Road, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Proceeds support United Methodist Women projects and missions locally and around the world. The sale continues Saturday, with a $3 bag sale from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Rummage and bake sale. Saint James Lutheran Church, 1720 Indiana 930 E., New Haven. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Bargains include clothing, household, purses, toys and books. Bake sale will have breads, cookies, snack mixes, brownies, etc.

Buddy Nolan Tribute Concert. Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. 7 p.m. Tickets are $8 adults and $3 for children 12 and under. Tickets are available only at the Embassy box ofﬁce. This annual concert pays homage to the Grand Page pipe organ. Nolan played many concerts at the Embassy and was instrumental in helping to save the Embassy from demolition. A nationally-known organist, Nathan Avakian, will be at the console this year. “Top Ten Landscaping Tips.” Shawnee Branch Library, 5600 Noll Ave., Fort Wayne. 6:30 p.m. Free. Ricky Kemery, Allen County Horticulture Extension educator and radio personality, will teach this workshop. For details, call (260) 481-6826 or email kemeryr@purdue.edu.

TUESDAY, JUNE 7

Appleseed Quilters Guild. Classic Café, 4832 Hillegas Road, Fort Wayne. Socializing at 6:30 p.m., with the meeting beginning at 7 p.m. Tonight’s topic is Stack-n-Whack and quilting in Japan. Barbie Knickerbocker, who has taught quilting in Japan for over 10 years, will be the guest speaker. Visit the club website for the class on Stack-n-Whack, to be held at the DuPont Branch Library on May 12. appleseedquiltersguild. com or appleseedquilters@yahoo.com. The Monkees at the Foellinger Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices start at $49. For tickets, visit fortwayneparks.org. This multimedia evening with the Monkees — Mickey Dolenz and Peter Tork — includes live performances of fan favorites such as “Last Train to Clarksville,” “Day Dream Believer” and “Pleasant Valley Sunday.” Presented by Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation and other sponsors. Foellinger Outdoor Theatre is located in Franke Park next to the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo on Sherman Boulevard.

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Miami Indian Heritage Days. Chief Richardville House, 5705 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne. 1 p.m. Admission $7 for adults and $5 for seniors and youth. History Center members and children ages 2 and under are admitted free. Admission to Miami Indian Heritage Days includes a guided tour of the Chief Richardville House, a National Historic Landmark. Today’s program is “Miami Beadwork,” with Katrina Mitten. For more information, contact the History Center at (260) 426-2882 or visit fwhistorycenter.com. Come Unity 6K for Water. Shoaff Park, 6401 St. Joe Road, Fort Wayne. Registration 7:45 a.m., kids’ .6K at 9 a.m., race 9:15 a.m., awards 10:30 a.m. This 501(c)3 organization will hold a run/walk to raise money for clean water in East Africa. Register at comeunitynow.org. Church Fun Fest. Most Precious Blood Church, corner of Spring Street and Barthold Street, Fort Wayne. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Family fun, including games for all ages, food, bingo, silent auction, books, kid train, bounce house and more. Beer tent, dinner and music in the evening. Rummage sale. Saint Joseph United Methodist Church, 6004 Reed Road, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The three-day sale ends today with a $3 bag sale. Proceeds support United Methodist Women projects and missions locally and around the world. Rummage sale — bag sale. Saint James Lutheran Church, 1720 Indiana 930 E., New Haven. 9 a.m.-noon. Whatever ﬁts into a large paper grocery bag will be one low price.

Lunch on the Plaza. Freimann Square, Fort Wayne. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free. Grab lunch downtown and enjoy a concert, sponsored by the Downtown Improvement District, every Thursday through Aug. 25. Today’s concert is by the Alicia Pyle Quartet with the APQ Harmonic. Cupcakes & Cocktails. Wells Street Bridge, downtown Fort Wayne. 5:307:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased online at studyconnectioncupcakesandcocktails.eventbrite.com. This fundraiser supports FWCS’ Study Connection after-school tutoring program. Those who attend will enjoy hors d’oeurves, cupcakes and signature cocktails from Calhoun Street Soups, Salads and Spirits, as well as live jazz entertainment by the Phil Scherger Trio. A brief ceremony will feature highlights from two Study Connection tutors detailing the inﬂuence that an investment of time, talent or treasure can have on the lives of children in Fort Wayne Community Schools. Study Connection matches students with employees and volunteers at businesses and organizations through the community. Students and tutors meet for one hour once a week to provide consistent academic assistance and mentoring to students who may not otherwise receive it. For more information about Study Connection or the Cupcakes & Cocktails event, call (260) 467-8810.

FRIDAY, JUNE 10

Food Truck Fridays. Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana, 10008 Dupont Circle Drive E., Fort Wayne. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The Girl Scouts welcomes back Fort Wayne food trucks to their ofﬁce parking lot for the fourth year of food, networking and fun. Food Truck Fridays continue

through June 24. Troops set up their lemonade stands with the food trucks and get a taste of competition, learn from others and hone their entrepreneurial skills. Participating troops choose how to use the money they earn, often to help ﬁnance a trip, camp or community project. Summit City Singers presents “Happy Birthday, Indiana!” Riverside Gardens, corner of Schwartz and Grabill roads, Leo-Cedarville. 7:30 p.m. Free, but donations welcome and appreciated. The spring concert series celebrates Indiana’s 200th birthday. All of the songs have some connection to Indiana either by someone who wrote or performed it. In case of inclement weather this concert will be moved to Crossview Church, 12532 Grabill Road. This community choir unites 60 voices. Judy King is the director and Barbara Krick is the accompanist. Open to ages high school age or older. For more information about joining, contact Judy King at (260) 489-4505. Friday Nites Live. Jefferson Pointe, 4130 W. Jeffers0n Blvd., Fort Wayne; at the courtyard fountain. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Tonight, Fort Wayne Funk Orchestra entertains.

SATURDAY, JUNE 11

Young Eagles Flight Rally. Smith Field Airport, 426 W. Ludwig Road, Fort Wayne. Register beginning at 9 a.m. Young people ages 8-17 may get a bird’s-eye view of the area thanks to the Experimental Aircraft Association. The free rides will be aboard general aviation aircraft. For more information, visit eea.org, or youngeagles.org, or call (260) 402-6764. Dentistry from the Heart. Hughes Dental Group, 13919 Amstutz Road, Leo-Cedarville. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Dr. Bradley G. Hughes will host Dentistry from the Heart, providing adults with fee dental care. Adults 18 and over may choose from a filling, an extraction or a cleaning. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. Providers will see the first 50 patients on a first-come, first-served basis. Started in 2001, Dentistry From The Heart has grown to include over 200 annual events nationwide and around the world. More than 80,000 people have been served. For more information, visit dentistryfromtheheart.org.

SUNDAY, JUNE 12

Liberty Cruisers Car Club cruise-in. Liberty Diner, 2929 Goshen Road, Fort Wayne. 5-7:30 p.m. Spectators welcome. Cruise-ins continue at the same time and location: July 10, Aug. 14, Sept. 11 and Oct. 9. Cemetery walk. Glenwood Cemetery, Roanoke. 2 p.m. The walk will consist of different actors taking the roles of past residents of the Roanoke area in an entertaining and fun perspective. The event will begin at the grave of Kil-so-quah, who lived in Roanoke to the age of 105 and was the granddaughter of Miami Chief Little Turtle. Her story will be told from the perspective of her son, Anthony Revarre, who was also known as “Tony Loon.” Other characters and local historic personalities include: Local legend Grace Buell, told by Jen Pickard; Elmer Zent, enacted by his great-great-grandson, Brandon Juergens; and Evalena Slusser’s story, told by her Grandmother Nussdorfer portrayed by Sharon Williams. Also, Civil War veteran Colonel Samuel Zent will be enacted by local resident Steve Williams. Glenwood Cemetery is on Main Street extended, near the American Legion. The Roanoke Area Heritage Center is sponsoring this walk in honor of Indiana’s bicentennial. For more information, contact Sharon Williams at (260) 672-3252.

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Aboite & About â€˘ June 3, 2016 Wayne. 7 p.m. Tickets for the black-and-white movie are $8 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under. This 1928 silent classic stars Buster Keaton and features Embassy house organist Cletus Goens on the Grande Page.

TUESDAY, JUNE 14

SATURDAY, JUNE 18

Fort Wayne Area Community Band concert. Foellinger Theater in Franke Park, Fort Wayne. Downbeat is 7:30 p.m. Free. The 80-member concert band, under the direction of conductor Scott Humphries and assistant conductor David Blackwell, will be joined by 30 area high school musicians. They will perform a variety of music including â€œFoellinger March,â€? â€œSmokey Joeâ€™s CafĂŠ,â€? â€œCotton Eyed Joe,â€? â€œLights, Camera, Action,â€? â€œSalute to the Patriots,â€? â€œColonel Bogey March,â€? â€œGuys & Dollsâ€? and more. The band will also present concerts at Foellinger Theater on July 12 and Aug. 9 and at the Three Rivers Festival ďŹ reworks on Freimann Square on July 11. Summit City Singers presents â€œHappy Birthday, Indiana!â€? Coventry Meadows, 8943 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. 7 p.m. Free, but donations welcome and appreciated. The spring concert series celebrates Indianaâ€™s 200th birthday. All of the songs have some connection to Indiana either by someone who wrote or performed it. This community choir unites 60 voices. Judy King is the director and Barbara Krick is the accompanist. Open to ages high school age or older. For more information about joining, contact Judy King at (260) 489-4505. Allen County Retired Educators. Pine Valley Country Club, 10711 Auburn Road, Fort Wayne. Check-in at 10:45 a.m., meeting starts at 11. Todayâ€™s program is about the Embassy Theatre and its programs. Make reservations by June 7 by emailing Mary Jo Purvis at mpurvis1@frontier.com, or call (260) 492-6992.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15

â€œMinionsâ€? on screen at Foellinger Theatre. 9 p.m. This free, family-friendly movie is sponsored by 97.3 WMEE. Foellinger Outdoor Theatre is located in Franke Park next to the Fort Wayne Childrenâ€™s Zoo on Sherman Boulevard. Liberty Cruisers Car Club cruise-in. Athenian Family Restaurant, 1020 W. Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne. 6-8 p.m. Spectators welcome. For details, call (260) 485-5886. The 2016 schedule continues at the same hours and location: July 6 and 20; Aug. 3 and 17; Sept. 7 and 21; and Oct. 5. For information on cruise-ins from Orland, Ind., to Bryan, Ohio, visit libertycruisers.com.

THURSDAY, JUNE 16

FRIDAY, JUNE 17

Friday Nites Live. Jefferson Pointe, 4130 W. Jeffers0n Blvd., Fort Wayne; at the courtyard fountain. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Tonight, the Hubie Ashcraft Band entertains. Friday Night Music. Riverside Gardens Park, Leo-Cedarville. These free concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. and last approximately one hour. The Mike, Nick and Danny Band performs. Concerts are held in the gazebo, with the audience setting up lawn chairs or sitting on blankets surrounding the performers. Snacks are available from vendors set up near the playground. Food Truck Fridays. Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana, 10008 Dupont Circle Drive E., Fort Wayne. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The Girl Scouts welcomes back Fort Wayne food trucks to their ofďŹ ce parking lot for the fourth year of food, networking and fun. Food Truck Fridays continue

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Northern Indiana Pet Expo. Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission $5 for adults, $3 for seniors 60-plus and children 6-12, and free to children 5 and under. Healthy and altered, leashed dogs and cats admitted for $1, with signed release. Visit northernindianapetexpo.org for details and updates. Free education sessions. Take your dog through a dog park with challenging obstacles. $15 microchipping for a cat or a dog, while supplies last. Watch performances by national acts. Free stuff for pets. Kids may visit the activity zone, ride rescued horses for a small donation, adopt a balloon animal, and play on the hay bales. Presented by Allen County SPCA, to beneďŹ t homeless dogs and cats at the Allen County SPCA, 4914 S. Hanna St., Fort Wayne. The Expo continues 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, June 19. Summit City Singers presents â€œHappy Birthday, Indiana!â€? DeKalb Outdoor Theater, Center and East 15th streets, Auburn. 6:20 p.m. Free, but donations welcome and appreciated. The spring concert series celebrates Indianaâ€™s 200th birthday. All of the songs have some connection to Indiana either by someone who wrote or performed it. This concert is part of the Bicentennial and Flag Day Celebration being held at the park. This community choir unites 60 voices. Judy King is the director and Barbara Krick is the accompanist. Open to ages high school age or older. For more information about joining, contact Judy King at (260) 489-4505. 62nd annual Shrine Charity Horse Show. Shrine Show Grounds, 965 N. Indiana 9, Columbia City. Free admission and parking. Food available for purchase. Three shows will be presented this ďŹ rst day of the two-day show. Open Show English, Ring 1, 8:30 a.m. Beverly Rinker Memorial Hunter, Ring 2, 8:30 a.m.; Fun show, Ring 1, 6:30 p.m. The Shrine Charity Horse Show is actually ďŹ ve shows occurring over a 2-day period. Each of these shows is independent of the other; each show has its own judge and focus. Exhibitor fees support the work of 22 Shriners Hospitals for Children. For more information, visit shrinehorseshow.org.

SUNDAY, JUNE 19

Northern Indiana Pet Expo. Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission $5 for adults, $3 for seniors 60-plus and children 6-12, and free to children 5 and under. For more information, visit the listing for Saturday, June 18. Fatherâ€™s Day chicken barbecue. Arcola Fire House. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. All-youcan-eat with side dishes, $10 for adults and $5 for children 6-12. Carry-outs $9 for dinners and $7 for half-chickens. Presented by the Lions Club with the help of the Arcola Volunteer Fire Department. ProďŹ t from the dinner is returned to the community. 62nd annual Shrine Charity Horse Show. Shrine Show Grounds, 965 N. Indiana 9, Columbia City. Free admission and parking. Food available for purchase. Two shows will be presented today: Open Show Western, Ring 1, 9 a.m.; Dressage, 9 a.m. Exhibitor fees support the work of 22 Shriners Hospitals for Children. For more information, visit shrinehorseshow.org.

MONDAY, JUNE 20

â€œSunrise.â€? The Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. 7 p.m. Tickets for the black-and-white movie are $8 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under. This love story, a 1927 silent classic, features Clark Wilson returning to the Embassy to play the Grande Page organ.

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â€œTomorrowlandâ€? on screen at Foellinger Theatre. 9 p.m. This free, fami-

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ly-friendly movie is sponsored by 97.3 WMEE. Foellinger Outdoor Theatre is located in Franke Park next to the Fort Wayne Childrenâ€™s Zoo on Sherman Boulevard. Behind the Screen family fun program. The Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. This event features two black-and-white movies, â€œA Trip to the Moonâ€? and â€œBackstage.â€? After the ďŹ lms, kids get a peek â€œbehind the screenâ€? when stage hands disassemble and store the giant movie screen. The day continues with more than 16 different hands-on activities throughout the Embassy. Behind the Screen is presented by Hylant and PNC Bank. Tickets are $6 for this event, which the Embassy suggests is suited for day camps, groups and summer camps. Tickets are on sale at the Embassy box ofďŹ ce. For more information, visit fwembassytheatre.org.

THURSDAY, JUNE 23

FRIDAY, JUNE 24

Friday Nites Live. Jefferson Pointe, 4130 W. Jeffers0n Blvd., Fort Wayne; at the courtyard fountain. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Tonight, the Todd Harrold Band entertains. Friday Night Music. Riverside Gardens Park, Leo-Cedarville. These free concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. and last approximately one hour. The Cedar Creek Church of Christ Praise Team entertains. Concerts are held in the gazebo, with the audience setting up lawn chairs or sitting on blankets surrounding the performers. Snacks are available from vendors set up near the playground. Outdoor concert. Georgetown Square, 6400 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. The band Renegade will present the concert in front of the Georgetown Branch Library. Bring lawn chairs. A variety of food and beverages will be available for purchase from Bandidoâ€™s and Subway. Exhibitors also will present a car show nearby in the plaza parking lot. Parkview is the title sponsor and Heritage Park is the stage sponsor of the summer concert series. Food Truck Fridays. Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana, 10008 Dupont Circle Drive E., Fort Wayne. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The Girl Scouts welcomes back Fort Wayne food trucks to their ofďŹ ce parking lot for the fourth year of food, networking and fun. Troops set up their lemonade stands with the food trucks and get a taste of competition, learn from others and hone their entrepreneurial skills. Participating troops choose how to use the money they earn, often to help ďŹ nance a trip, camp or community project. The 2016 chapter of the summer tradition closes today.

SATURDAY, JUNE 25

Whitley County Master Gardeners Garden Walk. Jefferson Township area, southeastern Whitley County. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The seven gardens to be visited are mostly along Indiana 14. Tickets are $8 until June 24 and can be purchased at Whitley County Extension OfďŹ ce in Columbia City, Dunfee Plumtickled Junction, Jones Greenhouse in Churubusco, or from a master gardener. On June 25, tickets will be $10 and can be purchased at: Garden 1, 3541 E. Arabian Drive, Columbia City, in the Stable Acres area on Indiana 14; or Garden 2, 7814 S. 800 E-92, Fort Wayne; or at any garden on the garden walk. Enjoy the en plein air artists in each garden. Direct questions to Linda at (260) 417-4614.

SUNDAY, JUNE 26

Hobby and collectibles show. Classic Cafe , 4832 Hillegas Road, Fort Wayne.

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11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission. Find vintage and new toys, comic books, sport cards and non-sport cards. Find vinyl record and CDs at the show next door. Buy or sell.

FRIDAY, JULY 1

Friday Nites Live. Jefferson Pointe, 4130 W. Jeffers0n Blvd., Fort Wayne; at the courtyard fountain. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Tonight, the New Millennium Orchestra entertains.

NOTICES / REGISTRATION / MULTIPLE DATES

No. 765 rolls again. Nickel Plate Road steam engine No. 765, owned and operated by the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society, is pulling anther excursion. For the first time in over a decade, a steam-powered passenger excursion will depart downtown Chicago Union Station on June 25 and 26. The 765 will operate The Galesburg Zephyr between Union Station and Galesburg, Ill., for the Galesburg Railroad Days. These all-day, round-trip excursions will feature vintage passenger cars from the 1940s and ’50s and include accommodations in standard coach, deluxe coach, and first class and dome car. Passengers will enjoy a three-hour layover at the festival. Tickets begin at $149 for standard coach. Tickets can be ordered online or by calling (888) 718-4253. Additional information and frequently asked questions can be read at fortwaynerailroad.org/faq. Information and a schedule of events and attractions for the Galesburg Railroad Days can be read at galesburgrailroaddays.org. Wine on the Wetlands registration. Local land trust Little River Wetlands Project will host its summer fundraiser, Wine on the Wetlands, on Friday, Aug. 5, 5:30-8:30 p.m., at its Eagle Marsh preserve, 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne. Presented by Aqua Indiana with additional support from 3Rivers Federal Credit Union, the event will take place in the barn and under a large tent nearby. Dress is casual. Attendees will sample wines from Wine Tour Wineries of Indiana’s Northeast and light hors d’oeuvres. Music will be by Kenny Bergle of Musical Therapy Laboratory, while special guest DJ Benny Bergle plays in the background. Food will also be available for purchase. All who wish to can take a guided walk to see wildflowers of the marsh at dusk, and everyone will receive a commemorative wine glass. To reserve a place, send a check for $35 per person to LRWP, 7209 Engle Road, Suite 200, Fort Wayne, IN 46804, or call (260) 478-2515 during business hours to pay by credit card. Zoo on summer hours. The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo will be open later each day through Labor Day, Sept. 5. The zoo will be open from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. Last admission will be at 7 p.m.; grounds will close at 8 p.m. The zoo is extending its hours to better serve members and guests. In 2015, the zoo offered extended hours on Wednesdays during the summer months. Feedback was positive and afternoon arrivals increased. Admission is $14 for ages 19-59, $10.50 for ages 60 and over, and $9 for ages 2-18. Individual membership is $75. Family memberships start at $109. Parking is free. Get tickets, and find details of special events and VIP experiences at kidszoo.org. Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo is at 3411 Sherman Blvd., Fort Wayne. The zoo will close for one day on Friday, Aug. 19, for the annual Zoo Brew & Wine, Too fund-raising event. “SummerZEN Camp” in two locations. PranaYoga Institute of Yoga and Health will offer a summer camp-style series developed to introduce children to yoga and meditation. The program is designed for children ages 5-12. The program will be offered June 6-15 at the Southwest location, 10329 Illinois Road, Fort Wayne, with classes Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:15-10:15 a.m. The program will be offered June 20-29 at the downtown location, 1301 Lafayette St., Fort Wayne, with classes Mondays and Wednesdays from noon-1 p.m. Advance registration, with a $40 enrollment fee, can be completed at the locations above or at the new north location, 9910 Dupont Circle Drive East, Fort Wayne. Or, register by calling (260) 627-9642.

Huntertown High School graduating class of 1966 reunion. The 50th year class reunion is scheduled for August 2016. For more information, contact Suzi Cain, (260) 447-9300, or Denny Floyd, (260) 466-4014. Benefit golf outing. Bishop Dwenger High School’s annual Saints Open Golf Outing is Friday, June 10, at Cherry Hill Golf Club. Registration is at noon, with shotgun start at 1 p.m. Players must be 21 or be with a parent or legal guardian. Visit bishopdwenger.com for registration information. Conservation Day Camp. Izaak Walton League of America, Fort Wayne Chapter, 17100 Griffin Road, Huntertown. June 22-26, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Friday. A family campout option is available Friday night, with a 6 p.m. meal and program and a Saturday breakfast. The camp offers archery, laser pistol safety/shoot, nature study, fishing, survival skills along with art projects, conservation-minded guest, games, water play and hiking. The cost is $90. Camp welcomes ages 6-15; C.I.T.s ages 16-17. Contact Camp Director Jackie Dispenza at (260) 449-3244 or email Dispenzas@ netzero.net; leave contact information. Registration deadline is May 25. Partial scholarships available. Complete fliers available at school offices or call for registration form. Shining Lights summer arts workshop. Trinity English Lutheran Church, 450 W. Washington Blvd., Fort Wayne. June 20-24, 8:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Open to member and nonmember students, ages 8-14. The cost for the week is $20. Registration forms are available at TrinityEnglish.org/ Shining Lights or at the reception desk. This year’s musical is “Judge Julie Truly & the Case of the Holey Roof!” based on the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 5. Shining Lights is staffed by professional directors. Participants engage in enrichment activities in music, drama and dance and rehearse for a Christian musical that is presented the evening of the final day (Friday) of the program at 7 p.m. in the church’s theater. Youth Summer Fun Pass. Citilink bus service, a service of Fort Wayne Public Transportation Corp., offers ages 5-18 a $25 pass that’s good from May 27-Aug. 13. The pass allows kids to get to summer programs or jobs for just 30-cents a day. Passes are available at most Kroger stores, City Utilities at Citizen’s Square, the Citilink administrative office, or online from fwcitilink.com. For more information, call Citilink at (260) 432-4546. Alzheimer’s caregiver support groups. The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter hosts support groups across the state for unpaid care partners, family members and friends of individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Support groups are free and designed to provide emotional, educational and social support for caregivers. Attendees will develop coping methods, encourage self-care, learn about community resources and optimize care techniques. While sharing personal experiences is encouraged, it is not required. The following are upcoming dates and locations of support groups in this area: • Columbia City. Columbia City United Methodist Church, 605 N. Forest Parkway. Second Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Next meeting June 13. • Fort Wayne — Waynedale Branch Library, 2200 Lower Huntington Road. First Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. • Fort Wayne — Risen Savior Lutheran Church, 8010 W. Jefferson Blvd. Second Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Next meeting June 9. • Fort Wayne — First Presbyterian Church, 300 W. Wayne St. Third Thursday of the month at 10:30 a.m. Next meeting June 16 • Fort Wayne — Abundant Life Church, Entrance 4, Room 141, 3301 E. Coliseum Blvd. Second Monday of the month at 6 p.m. Next meeting June 13. • Fort Wayne — Parkview Hospital Randallia, Third Floor, 2200 Randallia Drive. First Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. Next meeting June 7. • Fort Wayne — Covenant United Methodist Church, 10001 Coldwater Road. Second Monday of the month at 10 a.m. Next meeting June 13. • Fort Wayne — Trinity English Lutheran Church, 405 W. Wayne St. Second Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. Next meeting June 9.

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ABOITE BRANCH LIBRARY ACTIVITIES

5630 Coventry Lane, Fort Wayne. (260) 421-1310 — Courtesy Allen County Public Library • Cookbook Book Club. Wednesday, June 8, 2 p.m. Adults: Read the club’s selection beforehand, cook a food item from it if you like, then bring it in to share. Selections to be determined. Contact the Aboite Branch for more info. • Aboite Branch Adult Book Group. Wednesday, June 29, 2 p.m. This month we will discuss “In Cold Blood” by Truman Capote. • Makey Makey. Monday, June 6, 2 p.m. Experience Makey Makey and all it is about. This invention kit lets you make a piano out of a banana and more. • Hot Wheels Summer Rally. Thursday, June 9, 2 p.m. Bring your fastest Hot Wheels or Matchbox car and race it against others down Thunder Alley for fun and prizes. • Food Fear Factor. Monday, June 13, 2 p.m. Do you have what it takes to eat your way through a buffet of gross and intimidating yet totally edible foods? Bring your iron-clad stomachs and see if you have what it takes to conquer Food Fear Factor. • Angry Birds Catapultathon. Wednesday, June 15, 2 p.m. Build your own angry birds to launch at fortiﬁed pigs in a festival of creative construction and destruction.

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Main library, 900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne. — Courtesy Allen County Public Library Children’s Services, (260) 421-1220 • Toddler Storytime. Fridays, June 10, 17, 24, 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Special stories, songs and activities for active toddlers. Children 18 months to 3 years of age and their caregivers are encouraged to attend. • Storytime for Preschools, Daycares & Other Groups. Wednesdays, June 8, 15, 22, 29, 9:30 a.m. 30 minutes of theme-based stories, fingerplays, early literacy activities and fun for children 3 to 6. • Family Storytime. Wednesdays, June 8, 15, 22, 29, 10:30 a.m. Little kids and bigger kids are invited to read, sing, and play along at a storytime that is fun for all ages and stages. • Babies and Books. Fridays, June 10, 17, 24, 10 a.m. Bring in those little babies for a special time just for them. They are never too young to begin with books. • CHI LEGO Club. Thursdays, June 9, 16, 23, 30, 3:30 p.m. Do you like LEGOs? If so, come join a group of like-minded kids, sprawl on the floor and build. • Minecraft Masters. Wednesdays, June 8, 15, 22, 29, 4 p.m. Welcome all Minecraft survivors. Whether you are an expert or just getting started, come and explore the Minecraft world. • Mondays on the Bridge. Mondays, June 20, 27, 10:30 a.m. We will be offering a summertime storytime at the Historic Wells Street Bridge each Monday through the end of August. If the weather does not cooperate we will have storytime at the Main library. • Makerspace Create: Exploding Boomerangs. Thursday, June 9, 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Boomerangs usually come back but the ones we are creating will break apart. Children will learn to assemble a boomerang out of craft sticks and then throw it at a target. They can be reassembled for more fun. • KEVA Planks Challenge. Saturday, June 11, 2 p.m. Create something spectacular in one hour. • Children’s Storage Open House. Sunday, June 12, 1:30 p.m. Have you ever wondered what gems we have hidden in storage? This is your chance to browse the shelves yourself and find out. • The Magnificent Plan. Monday, June 13, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Fort Wayne Youtheatre’s Storybook Theater presents a special rendition of the “The Three Little Pigs.” • Picture Book Party. Thursday, June 23, 2 p.m. Dress up as your favorite picture book character and join us a s we celebrate picture books. • Discover 3D Printing. Saturday, June 25, 2:30 p.m. Discover the wonder of 3D Printing. Children will need an email address (it can be a parent’s) and will learn the basics of printing. Participants will receive a free print certificate. • Butterfly Storytime and release. Monday, June 27, 6:30 p.m. During the month of June you can watch our magnificent caterpillars change to beautiful, fluttering Painted Lady butterflies. Tonight we will have a storytime and then release the butterflies outside. • Fairy House Building. Tuesday, June 28, 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Have you ever built a Fairy House? Join us for an hour of creating a small dwelling for the we folk in your neighborhood. Activities for Teens, 900 Library Plaza. (260) 421-1255 • Books-n-Bagels ( and a few doughnuts). Friday, June 10, 10 a.m. Join our homeschool book group for high school students. • Totally Terrific Tuesdays. Tuesday, June 14, 7 p.m. This month we will be have a spring stamping project. • SciFi Club. Thursday, June 9, 7 p.m. We talk movies, games books, graphic novels and any other science fiction topic. • Minecraft Club. Thursday, June 16, 2 p.m. Join us in the Computer Classroom for Minecraft Club. • Art Lab. Mondays, June 6, 13, 20, 27, 7 p.m. Express your creativity with analog or digital art. Call to find out the topic of the week. • Tuesdays in June. June 7, 14, 21, 28, 2 p.m. June 7 — Teen Maker Lab: Thingiverse Mash up. June 14 — QR Code Scavenger Hunt.

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June 21 â€” Ingress. June 28 â€” Teen Make Lab: Getting Started with iMovie. â€˘ Young Writers Workshop. Thursday, June 23, 7 p.m. The Young Writers Workshop for high school students who love words and want to put them together better. These classes will be led by Michael Levan who teaches at the University of Saint Francis. Registration is requested; call (260) 421-1255. Art, Music, and Media, 900 Library Plaza. (260) 421-1210 â€˘ Craft CafĂŠ. Thursday, June 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Want to get crafty? So do we! Bring your project to the library and enjoy drafting, coffee and conversation. All crafters and projects are welcome. â€˘ Movie Night@ the Library. Tuesday, June 28, 6:30 p.m. Theater Lower Level 2 Main Library. We will present a G, PG or PG-13 moving on the big screen the fourth Tuesday of the month. Adults must accompany children under 13. The doors open at 6; ďŹ rst come, ďŹ rst seated. â€˘ A Four-Headed Monster: The 4 Beatles in 5 Songs. Thursday, June 16, 6 p.m. If you had to pick songs that represent each of the four Beatles, which would you choose? This 60-minute, multimedia presentation observes and analyzes each band member through the lens of one or two songs. Curt Witcher, Genealogy Center, (260) 421.1226, cwitcher@acpl.info â€˘ Discover the Treasure Trove of Records Found at the County Courthouse. Saturday, June 25, 10 a.m. Genealogy Discovery Center. Learn about the types of records typically found in a county courthouse and how those records can further your genealogical research. Includes discussion of vital records, probate records, civil and criminal court case records and more.

LITTLE RIVER WETLANDS PROJECT ACTIVITIES â€” Courtesy Little River Wetlands Project This local nature organization protects almost 1,200 acres of natural and restored wetlands in Allen and Huntington counties, and offers informative nature events. All events are free and open to the community. Contact info@lrwp.org or (260) 478-2515 for information or to reserve a spot. â€˘ Every Tuesday morning in June, 9-11 a.m. â€œLittle River Ramblers.â€? Meet at the Boy Scout ofďŹ ce parking lot, 8315 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne, to hike and explore the interesting plants and wildlife of the preserve. Sponsored by Little River Wetlands Project. â€˘ Saturday, June 4, 9-11 a.m. â€œPlanting for Eagle Marsh Pollinators.â€? Meet at the Eagle Marsh barn, 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne, to add new plants to the marsh that will nurture pollinators such as bees and butterďŹ‚ies. Please bring gloves, trowels and water bottles. Volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. â€˘ Thursday, June 9, 8:30-10 a.m. â€œBreakfast on the Marsh: Insects.â€? Light breakfast and nature presentation for nature lovers 50+ at Indiana Wesleyan University Education & Conference Center, Room 102/104, 8211 W Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. Join Nathan Arata, Indiana Master Naturalist, and his live insects to learn more about the importance and characteristics of these six-legged animals of our area. â€˘ Saturday, June 11, 9-11 a.m. â€œNatureâ€™s Play Day at Eagle Marsh.â€? Meet at the Eagle Marsh barn, 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne. Children and family members can explore the trails on self-guided hikes to look for eagles and other wildlife or enjoy a variety of activities led by Wetland Guides. Statewide Nature Play Days are an initiative of the Indiana Children and Nature Network developed by the Environmental Education Association of Indiana. S â€˘ Wednesday, June 15, 9-10 a.m. â€œShort Hikes for Short Legs: Bugs are Beautiful!â€? Meet at the Eagle Marsh barn, 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne. (For children ages 3 to 5 and a responsible adult.) Investigate the parts of an insect, build a better bug, learn about their role in food chains and why stomping on them might steal another creatureâ€™s meal. Then hike with the group to ďŹ nd insects of the marsh and where they live. â€˘ Saturday, June 18, 9-11 a.m. â€œMonarch Monitoring Training.â€? Meet at the Eagle Marsh barn, 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne. Join a team of monitors that check weekly between July 1 and mid-September for monarch adults, caterpillars and eggs (and the milkweed plants they depend on) at the preserves as part of a citizen science program through the University of Minnesota. The training will cover how to identify different monarch life stages and types of milkweed. Then choose the trail that you would like to monitor with others. Substitute monitors are available to help as needed. Already a trained monitor? Please let us know if youâ€™d like to continue this season. Contact Dani Bradtmiller at d.bradtmiller@ lrwp.org or call (260) 478-2515 for information or to reserve a spot. â€˘ Every Tuesday morning in July, 9-11 a.m. â€œLittle River Ramblers.â€? Meet at the Arrowhead Prairie parking lot, 8624 Aboite Road, Roanoke, to hike and explore the interesting plants and wildlife of the preserve. â€˘ Friday, July 8, 8:30-9:45 p.m. â€œFireďŹ‚ies and other Flying Insects of the Marsh.â€? Meet at the Eagle Marsh barn, 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne. Join us for this family fun night hike. Weâ€™ll learn more about ďŹ reďŹ‚ies and other night ďŹ‚iers in the barn, then hike to look for what is blinking on the marsh. We will also put out a light to attract and discover what other insects are out and about. â€˘ Thursday, July 14, 8:30-10 a.m. â€œBreakfast on the Marsh: The Majesty of Mexicoâ€™s Monarchs.â€? Light breakfast and nature presentation for nature lovers 50+ at Indiana Wesleyan University Education & Conference Center, Room 102/104, 8211 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne. Join Little River Wetlands Project board members Marcia Futter and Ronnie Greenberg to hear about their recent trip to see wintering monarchs in the Oyamel forests of Mexico and view their breathtaking pictures. â€˘ Saturday, July 16, 9-10:30 a.m. â€œSensory Hike on the Marsh.â€? Meet at the Eagle Marsh barn, 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne. Join Cathy Kelker, Indiana master naturalist and wetland trail guide, on this hike showing

how to tune into all your senses while enjoying nature at the marsh. â€˘ Wednesday, July 20, 9-10 a.m. â€œShort Hikes for Short Legs: Parts and Petals of Marsh Plants.â€? Meet at the Eagle Marsh barn, 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne. (For children 3-5 and a responsible adult.) We will dissect plants to learn more about their parts, pieces and importance before going out to the marsh to ďŹ nd our favorite native plants.

WHATâ€™S HAPPENING AT THE BOTANICAL CONSERVATORY â€” Courtesy Fort Wayne Parks Department Discovery Corner: The World of Eric Carle. Daily in the Discovery Gallery. Our youngest visitors are always welcome to visit the Discovery Corner behind Woody the Talking Tree where theyâ€™ll ďŹ nd stories and activities relating to a monthly theme. In May, weâ€™ll explore The World of Eric Carle. Our materials are all safe and suitable for kids in pre-K through ďŹ rst grade. Adults are encouraged to read aloud to their young learners and explore ideas together. The Discovery Corner is free with general admission; advance registration is not required. Metamorphosis. Through July 17. Experience the magic of being immersed among hundreds of live, exotic butterďŹ‚ies. These winged jewels can be observed up close as they ďŹ‚y, feed or rest in the Nectar Garden. Interactive displays offer information about life cycle, anatomy and diversity. The adjacent Hatching Lab gives guests the opportunity to see the unique chrysalises from which the adult butterďŹ‚ies emerge in their amazing cycle of metamorphosis. In addition, you can examine our observation hive to explore the concept of metamorphosis in our colony of honey bees as they rear their brood through all stages of life, as well as forage for nectar and pollen. Regular Conservatory admission applies. Sponsored by WMEE 97.3 FM. $1 Nights. Thursday, July 7, 5-8 p.m. On the ďŹ rst Thursday of each month we offer a $1 admission price for both adults and children (instead of the usual $5 & $3). Babies and up to age 2 are still admitted free. For more information, call (260) 427-6440.

KIDNEY SMART CLASSES This free class teaches how to manage chronic kidney disease. Topics will include: kidney function and the causes of chronic kidney disease; how medications, diet and nutrition work together; and continuing education on treatment choices. To register, call Rachel at (260) 466-2959 or visit KidneySmart.org/CLASS. Upcoming classes include: â€˘ Thursday, June 9, 1 p.m. Lutheran Sleep Disorder Building, 7836 Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. â€˘ Friday, June 10, 1 p.m. Glenbrook Nursing & Rehab, 3811 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne. â€˘ Thursday, June 23, 1 p.m. DuPont Public Library, 536 E. DuPont Road, Fort Wayne.

AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DONATION OPPORTUNITIES Donations can be made during set hours at the Lutheran Hospital Blood Donation Center, 7900 W. Jefferson Blvd., Suite 107, Fort Wayne. Or donations can be made during set hours at the Fort Wayne Blood Donation Center, 1212 E. California Road. To make an appointment to give blood, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood. org or call (800) 733-2767. Schedules are subject to change. Other blood donation opportunities in Allen County: â€˘ Saturday, June 4, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Parkview Field, 1301 Ewing St., Fort Wayne. â€˘ Monday, June 6, 3-8 p.m. Christian Community Center of Harlan, 12616 Spencerville Road, Harlan. â€˘ Sunday, June 5, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saint Joseph Catholic Church, 11337 Old U.S. 27 South, Fort Wayne. â€˘ Thursday, June 9, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Kelley Automotive, 633 Avenue of

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

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

Mike says it’s normal for people to think

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

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

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

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

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